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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1936

Page

2

Drought Aid Expanded to Eleven States Under Tugwell

Federal drought relief is extended to eleven additional states including Georgia Virginia Kentucky Tennessee South Carolina Alabama Oklahoma Missouri Nebraska Kansas and western Wisconsin. Tugwell orders immediate aid for 122 500 farm families in the new area and 664 000 total dependents to be assisted, with 116 000 families in the original five states potentially requiring aid by December 1.

Rapid City S. D R. G. Tugwell Tugwell South Dakota Minnesota Montana Wyoming Virginia Kentucky Tennessee South Carolina Alabama Georgia Oklahoma Missouri Nebraska Kansas Wisconsin North Dakota North

Townsend Delegates Rally Behind Townsend Recovery Plan

At the convention Townsend delegates applaud and fundraise for the Townsend Recovery Plan. Thomas challenges the plan's economics, warning that a 2 percent tax cannot fund $60 monthly for the aged, while Townsend and Gerald Smith mobilize support and raise funds from elderly attendees. Lemke will speak Sunday as Townsend asserts leadership amid factional tensions.

Thomas Townsend Gerald L. K. Smith Smith William Lemke Louisiana Huey P. Long Utopia Lemke Union Party Smiths Gomer Smith Gerald Smith Cleveland Stadium Resolutions Committee Bell Committee House of Representatives Board of Directors Old Age Revolving Pensions, Ltd Townsend Recovery Plan, Inc

Spain Rebels Open War as Leftist Government Fights Back

Turmoil spreads across Madrid and beyond as rightist officers lead a rebellion in Spain. Military forces mobilize with navy and air power, while battles unfold in Melilla, Tetuán, Cadiz, and Barcelona. Civil authorities promise swift peace as factions pledge unity against the uprising.

Alfonso Spain Madrid Republic Burgos Pampeluna San Sebastian Barcelona Melilla Tetuan Morocco Cadiz Spanish Morocco

News Butcher Goes Way Of Horse And Buggy Into History

In Chicago AP reports the traditional news butcher who sold wares to railroad travelers is disappearing from trains. Illinois Central discontinued the colorful peddler as dining cars now dispense items. Rail officials say the butcher is out of place on luxury trains and others will replace him with more dignified sales.

Chicago T Illinois Central Rock Island Chicago and North Western

William H. Stark Funeral Set for Monday at Westminster

Funeral services for William H. Stark are scheduled at Westminster Presbyterian Church at 3 p.m. Monday with Rev. J. Renwick McCullough officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. Friends may visit the Turner chapel on Sunday.

William H. Stark Westminster Presbyterian Church J. Renwick McCullough Oak Hill Cemetery Turner Chapel

Funeral services for Mrs Grace B Adams Monday

Funeral services for Mrs Grace B Adams will be held in the Turner chapel at 2 p.m. Monday. The Rev. E Winslow Brown will officiate and burial will be in Linwood cemetery.

Grace B. Adams Turner Chapel E. Winslow Brown Linwood Cemetery

DeMolay Members Attend Funeral for Mrs Grace Adams

Cedar Rapids chapter No 10 of DeMolay asks members to meet at Masonic hall at 1 30 p m Monday to attend funeral services for Mrs Grace Bruner Adams at Turner chapel at 2 p m She was mother of Robert Adams scribe of the local DeMolay group.

Cedar Rapids Order of DeMolay Masonic Hall Grace Bruner Adams Turner Chapel

Clash Raises Death Toll in Spanish Morocco Uprising

In Meilla and surrounding areas rebels clashed with civilians after a Friday night uprising. Reports say scores were killed or injured as a general strike spread across most of Spanish Morocco, with native runners from the Rif region aiding the rebels.

Casablanca French Morocco Melilla Spanish Morocco Riff Coun

Rebels seize towns in Spanish Morocco uprising

Clashes in Melilla and Ceuta injure at least 18 as rebels seize bases in El Ksar and Larache. Two destroyers move from Ceuta to land loyal forces. Ceuta radio, telephone exchanges and the international bridge at Tangier are reported captured.

Melilla Ceuta el Ksar Larache Manuel Azana Arzila Tangier French Morocco Gomez Morato

Radio Dealers To Meet Here Monday Tuesday

Crescent Electric Supply of Waterloo will sponsor a meeting here for about 150 radio dealers from Cedar Rapids and nearby areas Monday and Tuesday. The event showcases new 1936 and 37 General Electric radios with representatives A. J. Kies H. Bennett Don Shattuck Joe Butsch and J. R. Haney attending.

Crescent Electric Supply Company of Waterloo Cedar Rapids General Electric A. J. Kies Crescent Electric Supply Company H. Bennett Don Shattuck Joe Butsch J. R. Haney

Man Held Over Gambling Device at County Event

Jake Hardin aged 32 from Little Rock Arkansas was booked at the county jail after a deputy alleged he operated a ball in box gambling device at a Palo community celebration. He was taken into custody by Deputy Sheriff Larry Condon around 3 p.m. Saturday.

Jake Hardin Little Rock Ark Larry Condon Hardin Palo

City Briefs and Personals

Bungalow Canning School Wednesday at Two. Advertisement.

Bungalow Canning School

Freddie Mack Illness Strikes 20 Month Old at St Luke’s

Freddie Mack a 20 month old child of Mr and Mrs Ed Mack of 1218 Lake Avenue NEF lies critically ill in St Luke's hospital. Doctors report grave condition and family appeals for prayers and support.

Freddie Mack Ed Mack Lake Avenue Nef St. Luke’s Hospital

Widow Lillian Maxwell Treated After Wringer Injury

Mrs. Lillian Maxwell aged 54 of 229 Sinclair Avenue SE received first aid at St Luke’s hospital Saturday for a deep laceration on the first finger of her right hand. She was released after treatment.

Lillian Maxwell Sinclair Avenue St. Luke’s Hospital Maxwell

Fire damages garage at D. L. Burrell residence

A bonfire fanned by Saturday morning wind partially destroyed a garage at 522 McKinley Street. Firefighters extinguished the flames by 8 49. Damage was estimated at 150 dollars.

Local Golden Gloves veterans prepare to depart

Jack Krumbholtz 165 pound 1936 Golden Gloves champion, Art Toms and Potsie Votroubek will leave the area as the trio exits the local boxing scene.

Jack Krumbholtz Art Toms

Sunday Auto Trip Through Texas and Nearby States

A Sunday journey outlines a drive through Texas Mexico New Mexico and Colorado with planned stops and scenic routes. The itinerary highlights travel by car and potential sightseeing along the southwest corridor.

Texas Mexico New Mexico Colorado

Murphy’s Brother Backed For Senate By DuBuque Democrats

The DuBuque county Democratic convention endorsed David J. Murphy, youngest brother of the late Senator Louis Murphy, for the unexpired term in the state senate. The convention also reconvened to elect a county district central committee member, with Edwin Strueber chosen as county chairman.

Dubuque David J. Murphy Louis Murphy Dubuque County Democratic Convention Senate District Central Committee Edwin Strueber

Farmer-Labor Party to Name Senate Candidate in Des Moines

Des Moines AP report states the state convention of the farmer-labor party will reconvene July 25 to select a senator to fill the remainder of the late Senator Louis Murphy term. The party also held a judiciary convention naming Harold Metcalf Davenport I S McCrillis Des Moines and J P Russell Manson for supreme court seats.

Des Moines Farmer-Labor Party Louis Murphy Supreme Court Harold Metcalf Davenport I. S. McCrillis J. P. Russell Manson

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