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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1939
Page
2
The piece argues the President controls dollar value through gold payments, notes wage-scale disputes on WPA projects, and warns that rising federal debt could end funding for relief and work programs. It recalls a 1909 chautauqua hinting at global uncertainty and comments on refugee policy and internal to external relief pressures.
Wil lard F. Main 79 of Cedar Rapids received a 11 000 dollar fine and a two year suspended prison term. Six associates also had suspended sentences plus probation reporting. Others included Jane Slavitta and J. E. Weidner with varying jail terms. Judge Allred overruled arrest of judgment and set argument on a new trial.
Washington AP report says Senator Wiley charges that Democratic politicians use the farms agency to aid the 1940 campaign. He claims definite information shows June emissaries moved to turn the AAA into a political instrument for administration forces.
A boss who fired an employee for misconduct learned he must now deny unemployment compensation for 2 to 9 weeks after discharge, in addition to the week of loss. The editor notes a trend of divorced or unmarried workers manipulating jobs to collect benefits while seeking new work.
The treasury, less than a day after Senate approval, resumes foreign silver purchases at 36.75 cents per ounce. President Roosevelt signed the monetary bill, extending two years of money powers and allowing Canada silver purchases of 1.2 million ounces monthly. The move follows a Senate vote 43 to 39 overcoming opposition and restoring stabilization fund use.
The senate judiciary committee blocked two war referendum proposals by 9 to 5 and 9 to 6 votes, sending them to the Senate for consideration. Each would have required a popular vote on declaring war with limited executive power, except in cases of attack on the United States or Western Hemisphere allies.
William P. Buckner Jr, a playboy broker, got two years in prison and a 2500 dollar fine for conspiracy and mail fraud tied to a 1 million manipulation of Philip Pine railway bonds. Associate Gillespie received eighteen months and the same fine. Buenecamino got eighteen months and a 5000 dollar fine. Buckner and Gillespie also face probation of three years. bail set at 5000 and 4000 respectively.
Adrienne Allen Massey a British actress was granted a Nevada divorce from Raymond Massey a British actor in Carson City on grounds of mental cruelty.
Heavy rains in eastern Kentucky hindered rescue efforts as floodwaters and debris hampered searches for flood victims. With 43 bodies recovered in Morehead and Jackson, about 100 people were missing amid a disaster that devoured homes and swept away people and possessions. Local officials fear the toll could exceed 100 as reports from surrounding areas remain incomplete.
Rudolph Hadek of Cedar Rapids was found dying along a Rock Island embankment about 5 a.m. Thursday after an apparent hit and run near Twelfth street. He was rushed to Mercy Hospital with a punctured back and severe head and body injuries. He could not recall how the injuries occurred and estimated the time around 9 p.m. Wednesday.
The piece argues against xenophobia while noting real dangers from illegal entry. It discusses how aliens are counted for congressional districts, the push to register foreigners, and the need for fair treatment and possible constitutional changes to reform district apportionment without enmity.
Washington AP reports Secretary Hopkins said he persuaded Dr Willard L Thorp to stay as his economic adviser for at least three or four months.
Washington AP Col F C Harrington warned WPA workers who walk out that five days absence would lead to dismissal amid a growing threat of a national strike. AFL leaders signaled possible broad action as New York Wisconsin and Duluth walkouts pressed the protest over longer hours and reduced pay under the new relief bill.
Thirty six youngsters departed Camp Good Health on Thursday to make room for 36 new campers. The Yellow Cab company delivered and returned the children, with notable weight gains during three weeks. Nursing records show average gains across age groups, and twins joined by two new sets. Contributions to The Camp Good Health Fund are invited through The Gazette in Cedar Rapids Iowa.
Column by Arthur Bugs Baer argues a peacemaker is needed in Washington amid a three cornered battle among Congress the Senate and the White House. Roosevelt must speak firmly to curb the Senate without provoking Carter Glass. July heat and political tensions frame the scene as the baseball team languishes.
Floyd Philbrick seeks a continuance to the September term in Johnson county to authorize a compromise of a 72582.43 dollar claim of the former Johnson County Savings Bank against the Summons Motor Company. Mrs Sarah Paine Hoffman objects arguing improper disclosure and lack of security. The case reveals a resignation of examiner Summerwill effective July 1 1939 with disputed confirmation in court records.
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 10 to 2 against a constitutional amendment that would prevent any president or vice president from serving again. The panel also split on a six year single term for future presidents and agreed to report both measures with votes recorded. Senator Burke said his amendment would ensure a six year term if Roosevelt seeks a third term but would not apply to him directly.
General Umberto Nobile arrives in the United States aboard the Conte di Savoia to teach aviation and engineering at the Lewis Holy Name school of aeronautics in Lockport Illinois for an indefinite stay. His visit follows the Italia expedition disaster that claimed Roald Amundsen.
Cedar Rapids endured a severe heat wave as temperatures surged to 100 degrees by 2:45 pm setting a new daily high. Humidity fluctuated with readings around 75 percent in the morning, dropping to 64 percent by 2:45 pm after a 66 degree rise since early morning.
Severe heat drove multiple prostrations across Iowa with Des Moines at 95 to 97 degrees. A 2 year old, Alvin Eggestein, died after lapsed in the sun on a farm near Superior. Workers on a project near New Hampton were overcome as temperatures neared 104 at noon. Omaha residents Dennis Knapp and W H Kellogg were affected by heat in Counent Bluffs and downtown. Readings ranged from 90s to mid 100s across cities including Fort Dodge 98 and Dubuque 109 was unofficial.
Governor Goodland said the legislature had not boycotted the Madison pastor Rev Allen Edds and would invite him to deliver the opening prayer once his name reaches the senate chaplains list. Senator Harry Bolens had urged striking his name after a prayer invoking God’s wrath on lobbyists and lawmakers. Madison Ministerial Association sought guarantees of freedom of expression before answering the invitation.
An explosion of gas in the partly demolished fan house of an abandoned mine in Uniontown Pennsylvania killed forty men on Thursday.
Henry Goodman reports placing a Gazette Want Ad on June 28 29 selling beans for canning with about 50 responses. The ad promotes green or wax beans for canning and urges quick cash sales via the Good Things to Eat column and Gazette Want Ad section.
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