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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1938
Page
12
Tom Denton a Cedar Rapids lineman who suffered a rare double leg fracture and subsequent embolism finally leaves hospital for home. After six surgeries and repeated skin infections he declares he wants to live more than the leg and now works to restore circulation twice daily while his wife tends him and tends a blooming rambler rose that bloomed since his injury.
The spending bill debate included adding a housing fund and resisting several amendments. A 46 to 30 vote supported the housing fund while another amendment to curb WPA election influence failed 40 to 37. The discussion reflected ongoing dissatisfaction with New Deal officials in primaries amid continued administration support.
Dr Suchomel was installed as president of the Linn County Medical Society and Dr Foster named president elect to take office next year. Other officers elected were Dr Crew vice president Dr Hecker secretary and Dr Smrha treasurer. Delegates named to the Iowa Medical Society included Suchomel Von Lackum Van Winkle Crawford.
A senator defends endorsing Rep. Otha D. Wearin in Iowa’s primary against incumbent Sen. Guy M. Gillette. He argues the utterances are not personal guilt and urges consistency if a code of political purity is adopted in the chamber.
Cornerstone ceremony for Coe College dorm postponed due to rain. Event now set for Saturday at 4 PM with community attendance expected.
Wisconsin Governor Philip La Follette launched a speaking tour through eastern states to promote the National Progressives of America party. He aimed to rally support for the new political movement and its platform.
A campaign led by A. L. Killian targets debt retirement and bond purchases for the hospital. Talks note about converting donations to retire bonds at half value and to finance the new wing, with efforts to reach more individuals and corporations over the next weeks.
Campaign closes with Cedar Rapids and Linn county pledges totaling 132 362 toward a 90 000 goal. Upper Iowa conference adds 25 400 from 2 550 gifts and restricted gifts near 20 000. Arthur Poe reports 87 939 pledged for special gifts and memorials. prizes award season baseball tickets to top fundraisers.
Miss Nora Nelson longtime Cedar Rapids resident died of a heart attack in her office where she had lived since the death of Mrs George Rugh. Born in Lansing Iowa she came to Cedar Rapids in 1900 and worked for the Chamber of Commerce then the Bolton company. She belonged to Peple s church and the business women s club and the Melta chapter of the Order of Eastern Star. A skilled bridge player she was among the city s best. Surviving are two sisters Martha Cheshire and Miss Emma Nelson a brother Walter and nieces Louise and Matthew Cheshire.
Police and citizens directed traffic as fires broke out at two garages on Second Avenue SE. Nellie V. Everson described a boy fleeing the area and a broken interior lock on the first garage door. Owner B T Jackson reported seeing a child flee. Fire units responded from 1009 to 1012 am with most trucks reaching the scene.
Citizens guard hoses on Second and Fifteenth streets until officers arrive. Fire trucks rush through Third avenue with no patrolman in the loop. Police, busy with a meeting, plan to use two radio motorcycles to relieve squad cars at fires and accidents after hoses are rolled.
The House on Thursday created a special campaign expenditure committee with broad powers to investigate administration activity in this year's elections. Led by Chairman O'Connor, the panel can probe propaganda from government departments, especially the WPA, marking a stand against non elected officials in local campaigns.
Chicago police disclosed that 18 year old Robert Nixon, a wiry man labeled a slayer, admitted beating to death five women. He claimed three Chicago victims and two in Los Angeles, including Edna Worden and her 12 year old daughter Marguerite, plus nurse Anna Kuchta. The suspect also linked an August 21, 1937 attack.
A fire believed to be the work of a firebug broke out Friday at 2 30 p m in an unoccupied three story frame house at 1118 First avenue E owned by a Fairfax bank. Mrs R G Kullander nearby heard the blaze and it was discovered before it gained headway. No witnesses saw anyone leave the boarded up building. Police and firemen think arson is probable. The structure had been condemned by the state fire marshal but left standing under bank approval after wiring removal and compliance with marshal conditions.
H F Martin Cedar Rapids city electrical inspector was elected chairman of the Iowa chapter of the International Association of Electrical Inspectors at the first annual meeting. O F Bethke Dubuque was named vice-chairman J H Ehret Sioux City secretary treasurer an executive committee of seven was chosen.
Washington AP report notes Representative Fish of New York urges the quickest path to revived business confidence is to remove Franklin Delano Roosevelt from the presidency. The remark was delivered on the House floor on Thursday amid debate over economic policy.
Members of the house appropriations subcommittee disclosed they will deny President Roosevelt’s request for 500000 to start construction of a 3000000 cubic foot airship. The proposal sought to reenter the navy dirigible program after debate during the naval expansion bill.
The President stated at a press conference that he would assume responsibility for building the proposed lighter-than-air ship. He described conducting an experiment of his own.
Governor Nelson G Kraschel, allied with Senator Guy M Gillette, will discuss the Democratic senatorial situation on a radio address Friday night. He will speak on government policies and practices related to the primary campaign, without revealing specifics of his remarks. The broadcast will run on WHO KSO WMT and KMA.
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