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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1939

Page

5

Probers Blast Concealment Tactics in Louisiana Graft Inquiries

Federal official warns against concealing offenses amid graft probes in Louisiana. O. John Rogge says aiding concealment is a crime and vows vigorous prosecutions. Citizens group presses for full investigations and special attorneys. District Attorney Dewey Sanchez pledges to press ahead despite vacations.

New Orleans INS Louisiana O. John Rogge United States Attorney-General Huey P. Low Rogge Voluntary Citizens Committee of Dewey Sanchez Baton Rouge

World’s fair workers face 10 percent salary cut

President Grover Whalen announced a 10 percent reduction in salaries for all New York world’s fair employees, effective August 1, due to a drop in business. The plan applies to staff at all levels from top to bottom.

NEW York Grover Whalen Suntan Tropic Earth Holiday Hawaii

Notice of Administrator With Will Annexed for Louis Poetzinger

The notice states that on July 19 1939 Charles A Laurance was appointed and qualified as Administrator With Will Annexed of the estate of Louis Poetzinger in Linn County Iowa. Debts should be paid to the administrator and claims filed with the Clerk of the Linn County District Court authenticated through attorney B D Silliman.

Towa Linn County Louis Poetzinger Iowa Charles A. Laurance Will Annexed B.D. Silliman

Upheaval in Europe and Orient Spurs Bodily Perfection Drive

DEWITT MACKENZIE reports that Mussolini's four day fitness tests and mass training push reflect a global surge toward physical perfection. Italy, Germany, and Japan push youth fitness while Soviet and England foster organized programs. rituals spread from schools to national parades as totalitarian regimes emphasize daily drills.

New York Europe Orient Mussolini England Japan Danzig Il Duce Hitler Germany Soviet Russia Moscow Italy National Fitness Council Wales France Nippon

Post Office Dept reports record year and rising revenue

Postmaster General Farley announced a net surplus of 10 million dollars for the fiscal year ending June 30, with postal revenues totaling 745,098,350 dollars. The gain surpasses the prior year, driven largely by increased permit postage as business and industry mail expanded, marking the department’s fifth surplus in six years.

Washington INS Post Office Department Farley

Harlem Revival Plans for Newport Lawn Open Air Meeting

Two thousand Harlem Negroes are to attend an open air revival on the lawn of Mrs Angela Kaufman in Newport Rhode Island to mark the opening of Father Divine's Newport heaven. Bleachers will be built on the lawn and a steamboat will bring attendees from New York. Engraved invitations are being ordered for a barbecue and fish fry barbecue and fish fry are planned events.

Newport R. I Harlem Angela C. Kaufman Father Divine Newport Heaven

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