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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1938

Page

2

Roosevelt third term move sparks debate among aides

Senator Holt charged Roosevelt advisers push a third term to protect their offices and agree that the president would run again only if he could win. Holt blasted Hopkins and Ickes for self interest and warned of a presumed purge of Democrats while noting quiet treatment of non New Deal challengers.

Roosevelt Joseph B. Keenan WPA Harry L. Hopkins Interior Harold L. Ickes Frank Murphy Michigan Ardent New Dealer Holt Harry Hopkins

Iowa Centennial Stamp To Be Purple

The post office announced a three cent stamp honoring Iowa's 100th territorial anniversary. It will feature a view of Iowa's early capitol and go on sale August 24 in Des Moines.

Washington Post Office Department Iowa Des Moines

Filipino Japanese Cotton Agreement Renewed

Washington reports a one year renewal of the gentleman's agreement restricting Japanese cotton piece goods shipments to the Philippines to forty five percent of the 1947 level beginning August 1. The renewal preserves a balance between Philippine textiles and Japanese exports amid postwar trade shifts.

Washington INS Philippines

State department announces annual quota split into quarters

A million square meters annually was announced by the state department Tuesday. A slight modification provides for division of the annual quota into quarterly amounts of 11,250,000 square meters each, with a 20 percent tolerance, to be added to or subtracted from the allowance of succeeding quarters.

State Department

Chandler Poison Charge Sparks Kentucky Controversy

Gov. A B Chandler faced conflicting conclusions after illness in Louisville sparked poisoning accusations. Major Burman cited three alleged life threats, while Detective Chief Stewart called the charges a campaign hoax. Dr Bryan insisted the water was doctored. police found no basis for poison. Other officials also fell ill after drinking from the same water pitcher.

Louisville LLP Chandler Joseph Burman State Bureau of Investigation Joseph Stewart J. W. Bryan Stewart Bryan Burman Covington Harlan J. Dan Talbot Jesse Wyatt

No Salary Boosts Under Iowa WPA

Des Moines AP reports no salary increase for WPA supervisory and administrative staff until further notice per an order to George J. Keller Iowa state administrator from Harry L. Hopkins national WPA head. Relief laborers keep monthly wages between 40 and 94 dollars and appointments for those earning over 2600 dollars yearly must be submitted to Hopkins.

DES Moines WPA George J. Keller Iowa Harry L. Hopkins National Keller Hopkins

Evening Radio Schedule With NBC CBS NBC WABC Listings

Dense radio listings cover evening afternoon and morning blocks across NBC CBS WABC WJZ WEAF and WBBM KMOX WCCO. Notable names include Tommy Dorsey Paul Whiteman Henry King Fletcher Henderson Ben Cutler Amos n Andy and Ribbed orchestras with multiple chains and stations. The item reads as a fluid timetable of shows with personnel and network affiliations across many cities.

Man’s Family NBC Weaf Chain TBS WJZ Chain Peoples Platform CBS Wabc and Chain Tommy D Dorsey WJZ Paul Whiteman WABC WHBM Town Hall WEAP Hetonal Music Camp Mark Warnew Kaier WEAF KMOX Amos Andy Ben Cutler Just Entertainment WBBM WCCO Abe Liman Larry Clinton Fletcher Henderson Bersie Child WZ Chain Hal Kemp Chain Haug Thompson Henry King WHO Breakfast Club Josh Hissins Finchville Worat David Harum Lorenzo Jones O—Viennese Ensemble Dictators Myrt and Marce National Farm and Home Hour Helen Trent Hillton House Dan Harding Ie Who Yvie and Sade Edward MacHush Netty and Bob Thapran Allison mEnch* Light's Orchestra CBB Rakes Orchestra Balen Orchestra Lou Martin Pau] Douglas Sports Review WEAP_ chain Mr. Keen Mario Cozzi Elvira Rios W. Chain Rhythm_ School Boake Carter Kmox Woc Rudy Wallee Goldman Toronto Bulitzer WIZ Chain Major Bowes Wwoc Music Hall Orchestra Bices Jurens N Orchestra Or Danne Orchestra

Radio fan appeals for Pitcairn Island aid from New York

Dorothy Hall, amateur operator in New York, sent cablegrams to Prime Minister Chamberlain and President Roosevelt urging immediate British aid to Pitcairn Island. She cited crippled radio, disabled equipment, and isolation since May 25 with no trade due to a typhoid rumor. The British government promised help as islanders suffered gasoline shortages and relied on windmill power.

New York INS Pitcairn Island South Pacific Dorothy Hall New Wille Chamberlain England Roosevelt Chamberlain United States Hall Bounty Pitcairn

GOP Studies Emergency in National Finance Plan

Chicago based Republican program committee will spend two days of its August summer session examining the existing national financial emergency and New Deal pump priming. James H. Douglas Jr. leads a round table of business and academic leaders to seek practical and principled solutions for rising revenues and federal expenditures.

Chicago Republican Program Committee Glenn Frank Frank James H. Douglas Jr Douglas Arthur Ballantine New York Frank Said Ballantine U. S. Treasury Department Columbia University Melchair Palyi Deutsche Bank Germany National Credit E. S Pillsbury Century Electric Company St. Louis Edward S. Mason Harvard University James W. Bell School of Commerce Northwestern University Cc. H. Crennan Continental Illinois National Bank Henry C. Simons University of Chicago

Wapello Man Found Hanging In Barn

The body of C. E. Holmquist, 50, was found hanging from rafters in a barn near the home of Mrs. Mina Askren, south of Wapello Tuesday. He had been dead about four hours when found by Burton Allworth and Billie Malone. Friends said he was despondent over financial affairs.

Wapello C. E. Holmquist Mina Askren Burton Allworth Billie Malone

Bar debate over Justice Black eligibility at Cleveland meeting

At the American Bar Association gathering in Cleveland, debate swirled around a resolution seeking information on Hugo L. Black's eligibility to serve on the Supreme Court. Dean Edward T. Lee resisted withdrawal, while Birmingham figures argued the issue was impudent and unnecessary. The measure, not reaching the floor before Thursday, centers on constitutional limits preventing senators or representatives from taking civil office created or increased during their elected term.

Cleveland Supreme Court Hugo L. Black Administrative Law American Bar Association Edward T. Lee John Marshall Law School Chicago U. S. Supreme Court Justice Black Black Richard D. Evans Birmingham Ala Resolutions Committee Evans Marvin Woodall Birmingham Bar Association Lee Bar Association Woodall Dean Lee U. S

Dog Wants Ad Classification Listed For Pets

Classified ad fragment urges readers to check Want Ads under classification 37 for dogs. It mentions varieties from small to large long and short haired dogs and notes age ranges from young to old. No specific breeds or prices are provided in the readable text.

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