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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1939
Page
18
In Washington whispers swirl about FDR seeking renomination while Farley balks, and Cordell Hull gains private support from state leaders. Rumors of a Hull-led faction emerge amid a broader anti Garner current and a tense political climate.
The piece weighs the difficulty of Roosevelt securing the nomination amid party resistance and third term talk. It notes potential stalemate options involving Garner Hull and others, analyzes enthusiasm among officeholders, and references Ickes and the Starnes public works bill amid budget debates.
The Legion of Honor degree of the Order of DeMolay will be conferred on Richard Ure and Ervin Stepanek of Cedar Rapids and Court Hawley and Richard Sears tonight at 8 in Masonic hall. The investiture, open to the public, will be conducted by Harry K. Burmeister with other eastern Iowa Legion of Honor men assisting. Distinguished guests include past grand masters of Masons of Iowa and leaders from Marion and Cedar Rapids Masonic bodies, with special music planned.
The note credits Mr and Mrs Lester Baldwin and the St John’s Church double quartet for a performance directed by Malcolm Metcalf. The brief mentions the ensemble and conductor in a church setting.
The National Association of Manufacturers told Congress that restoring public confidence through clear government policies tax reform and a balanced budget is vital for economic recovery. It also urged investigation of Wagner Act operations and a full revision of the act while praising moves toward tax reform and social security amendments.
Orelle Easton, 25, Valley City North Dakota, faces execution on Saturday for the fatal June 26 shooting of Michigan City State Policeman Ray Dixon. He remained moody and reflective, declining talks with death row inmates, and maintained his brother Clarence fired the shots. Gov Townsend refused clemency despite a Supreme Court affirmation of the conviction.
On June 1 1939 the undersigned was appointed and qualified as Executor of the estate of John Tehel late of Linn County Town deceased. All persons indebted must pay immediately and those with claims should file them in the Linn County Iowa District Court with authentication. Attorney names listed as Donnelly Lynch Anderson and Lynch.
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