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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1938

Page

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Maytag arbitration rejection sparks public relations debate

Maytag continues operation with hundreds on site while CIO peaceful picketing remains under a court order. The arbitration board’s findings favored CIO demands on no closed shop and wage timing, but Maytag rejects the terms, inviting criticism and public scrutiny of its stance amid ongoing labor tension.

Maytag Company Governor’s Arbitration Board CIO Newton Maytag Arbitration Board National Labor Relations Board

Roumanian Queen Marie Dies After Long Illness

Dowager Queen Marie of Roumania died at Sinaia palace in her sixty third year after a prolonged illness. King Carol and Crown Prince Mihai were at her bedside as physicians announced a dangerous condition. She was born in England and married Ferdinand in 1893, later guiding Roumania through and after World War I.

Bucharest Marie Roumania Sinaia Miron Cristea Carol Mihai Elizabeth Greece Ferdinand Dresden Germany Curcia de Argesh England Queen Mother Queen Victoria Russia Malta Crown Prince Ferdinand of Prince of

Ellsworth Woman Mayor Seen As Driving Force Behind Boom

Ellsworth Kansas mayor Clara Williford 51 runs a firing restaurant and guides city growth. In five years she built a new 60000 dollar city hall cut taxes from 19 7 to 9 7 mills paid off 116000 in bonds and reduced sewer rents while improving streets and boosting the town’s profile built on her leadership and voters faith

Hank Hromck Associated Press Ellsworth Kan Sunflower State Hank Clara Williford Clara

Derby Win and Baseball Bust in Scattered Note

The passage notes a rough game where a batter collected four hits and one run, drawing cheers from fans. It also quips about P. K. Wrigley paying 185000 for Dean, then shifts to a mock critique of Joe Louis and a Derby run “backwards,” reflecting a chaotic sports column tone.

Boston Bees P. K. Wrigley Dean Joe Louis Lawrin

Car Flips on Fairfax Viaduct Injuring Seven

A car carrying Carl Moore and six others plunged from the Fairfax viaduct approach into Prairie Creek at 2 55 am Sunday. Seven occupants suffered injuries including cuts bruises and a dislocated shoulder. all were treated at Mercy hospital.

Explosive blaze at Sinclair refinery in Wellsville tolls high

A massive blast at the Sinclair Oil refinery in Wellsville New York killed three spectators and injured 75 as a series of tank explosions raged through the plant. Firemen fought fires across about 300 storage tanks while emergency crews treated dozens of burns.

Sinclair New York Wellsville N. Y Sinclair Oil Company Genesee River Tiollim Johnston New York Pennsylvania Walter Maecher Robert Powers Eugene McCormick

Alps Shake Sparks Small Damage With No Casualties

A sharp three second earthquake struck the French Alps early Monday. Ceilings of several houses collapsed but damage remained slight and no injuries were reported.

Grenoble France French Alps

Increasing U S Nazi Friction Evident in Relations

Washington reports a Foreign Policy Association survey shows growing friction and ill will between the United States and Nazi Germany. Paul S Taylor of the association notes antagonism stems not from imminent attack but from the impact of Nazi ideology on American opinion.

Washington Ins United States

Uncle Wonders How To Send Airman Funds

In Los Angeles the Rev S Fraser Langford recalls teaching Douglas Grace Corrigan navigation that guided his solo Atlantic crossing in a nine year old plane. The clergyman worries about sending money home while Corrigan, a silent, studious mechanic, relied on great circle navigation and a compass with no radio to Ireland. Corrigan idolized Lindbergh after helping build the Spirit of St Louis at Ryan Aircraft in 1926.

California New York Douglas Corrigan Ireland Baldonnell Dublin Corrigan Howard Hughes Grover Whalen Floyd Bennett Field Los Angeles Douglas Grace Corrigan Fraser Langford Atlantic Langford Ryan Aircraft Factory San Diego

Ameche Recovering After Emergency Appendectomy Abroad

Hollywood actor Don Ameche was reported convalescing after emergency surgery for appendicitis in Utrecht Holland. He was on a European vacation and en route from Amsterdam to Paris when he became ill and was rushed to a hospital after the train stopped in Utrecht.

Hollywood INS Don Ameche Utrecht Holland Europe Amsterdam Paris

Four Injured When Car Leaves Highway in Cedar Rapids

A cabriolet owned by 24 year old Joe Tauber went off Highway 30 in the 2400 block of Johnson Ave NW at 4 12 am Sunday. Occupants Alma Humble Gladys Benson Cecil Gillin and Tauber suffered injuries and were treated at St Luke's hospital. Police could not determine the driver as the group, dazed from the rollover, wandered around the wreck. Ambulance attendants Don Condon and Arthur Zimmerman provided first aid en route to the hospital.

Cedar Ravide News Cedar Rapids Joe Tauber Fifteenth Avenue SE Highway 30 Johnson Avenue NW Alma Humble Tenth Street SE Gladys Benson Third Avenue SE Cecil Gillin Second Avenue SW Tauber St. Luke's Hospital Kansky Dyson Don Condon Arthur Zimmerman

World Flight Stole F D R Thunder But He’ll Be Right Back

A wartime promotional piece by Arthur Baer claims Franklin D Roosevelt will return quickly after a mock theft of the president’s thunder. It boasts confidence, bravado, and money to back up wartime resolve, touting strength and resolve.

World Flight F.D.R. Thunder Arthur Bugs” Baer Mr. Roosevelt

Maytag Plant Reopens With Skeleton Crew

Newton AP Four hundred fifty workers mainly from the back to work movement returned to Maytag Washing Machine plant here as production resumed after a strike over a 10 percent wage cut. Union men watched from across the street while officials said wages remained posted and workers returned under the old wage level without a formal agreement.

CIO Arbitration Board F. A. Woodrow Homer A Fuller

Los Angeles Pilot Claims Ireland Flight by Mistake

Douglas Corrigan, 31, an Los Angeles airplane mechanic, flew solo from New York to Ireland in a 1929 monoplane. He insisted he believed he was returning to California, citing navigational errors and lacking instruments, fuel, and passport.

Los Angeles New York-To-Ireland Dublin Douglas Corrigan Los Angcdes Atlantic California Ireland Floyd Bennett New York Baldowell Alantic Lindbergh Paris Howard Hughes Floyd Bennett Airport

May Discipline Corrigan When He Returns

Washington officials of the air commerce bureau anticipate possible gentle discipline for Douglas G. Corrigan after his Atlantic flight without radio navigation instruments or permission. Denis Mulligan notes the achievement for Irish people but warns against dangerous imitators while seeking to restrict Corrigan’s return to deter future junkets.

Washington Air Commerce Bureau Douglas G. Corrigan Atlantic United States Denis Mulligan Corrigan Mulligan Commerce Bureau Bureau

Corrigan May Have Altered Plans After Plane In Air

Corrigan may have decided to fly the Atlantic after takeoff, said friend Steve Reich. Reich claimed he and Corrigan discussed a Pacific return route but the ocean hop came as Corrigan took off without revealing plans.

Corrigan Reich Atlantic

Two Year Old Rescued After Drowning Attempt At Ellis Park

Jimmie Bailey 2 nearly drowned in the Ellis park wading pool Sunday. George McPherson and Henry Booth saved him with artificial respiration, and life guards and police aided until recovery. Jimmie’s family and sibling watched as he later played, unscathed, with his red headed brother Lee.

Jimmie Raymond Jimmie Bailey Joseph K. Bailey Ninth Street Old Street Ellis Park George McPherson First Avenue McPherson Henry E. Booth Sixth Street Booth MecPherson Ellis Beach Dick Zvacek Walsh Hrabetin Lee Bailey N.Y.A Binny Woods Mary Stephan Bailey Woods

Corrigan Declared Life Member Of Local Liars Club

Douglas Corrigan Manday was voted a life member of the Burlington Wisconsin Liars' club after claiming he believed he was flying to Los Angeles when he made a daring hop to Ireland.

Burlington Wis Ins Los Angeles Ireland Douglas Corrigan Manday Liars’ Club

Man Flies Solo From New York To Dublin In Remarkable Flight

A lone pilot lifted an ald crate from New York and instead of turning west aimed northeastward. He crossed the Atlantic in a single engine Curtiss Hoon, landing near Dublin to declare the historic voyage. The feat stunned New York airport staff before confirmation by British authorities.

New York Royal British Air Force Belfast Ireland Baledonnell Dublin

Ninety Degree Heat Returns to Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids experienced hot conditions as the temperature rose from 67 at 6 am to 92 by early afternoon. The day featured fair Sunday weather with a high near 87 and a low around 65, while rainfall from Saturday night into Sunday totaled about 0.2 inches. The Cham bers Inskeep gauge recorded the precipitation.

Cedar Rapids The Sun Mercury Chambers

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