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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1939
Page
29
Former Judge Martin T. Manton is found guilty of obstructing justice for accepting large loans from litigants in cases before him. The jury also notes the wealth of interlinked motives behind his impartiality and cites the broader implications for the federal bench.
Close Garner associates disclose he decided to run for the 1940 Democratic presidential nomination even if Roosevelt seeks another term. A Garner for President organization has mailed about 30 000 letters urging delegates. He may press state primaries and conventions to win delegates and become a strong voice at the convention.
Former Pennsylvania Governor George H. Earle is set to receive a high level diplomatic post from President Roosevelt, according to an exclusive Sun Telegraph report. The announcement indicates a significant shift in U.S. diplomatic appointments.
In Springfield Missouri 5 year old Stella Long blind daughter of Mr and Mrs Carlos Long was found Saturday after a 17 hour search by 50 farmers. She had followed a cowbell and strayed from the 80 acre farm, lacking food or water during the ordeal. Neighbor Mark Mathis located her near the Long farm.
The liner St Louis with 907 Jewish refugees sailed from Havana on Saturday night toward Germany though the Dominican Republic had offered to accept the homeless group. Cuban landing remained possible if the government allowed, while Dominican officials debated a reduced fee or blanket entry for the entire contingent.
Fifty Vienna refugee children aged 5 to 15 arrived aboard the President Harding as a result of a January gathering at Gilbert J. Krauss's home. Philadelphia families pledged to sponsor one child each, after Krauss obtained photos of those in need. The group traveled to a Philadelphia estate by bus for reception.
In Longview, Texas, 12 year old C H Patterson reportedly told his stepfather daddy I shot you all wont have to whip me any more before dying from a .22 rifle wound an hour later at a local hospital. The stepfather C A Patterson of Springs Hill near Longview said the boy was whipped after disobeying his mother and the shooting followed moments later.
Reports from Liverpool and New York describe the Thetis submarine accident in which 98 men perished after the craft flooded and air dwindled. Survivors recount agonizing minutes while rescue ships circled and authorities faced calls for a full inquiry into the catastrophe.
Weekend Cedar Rapids enjoyed comfortable temperatures with a low of 58 degrees between 5 and 7 am and a high near 74 degrees late afternoon. The evening cooled to 61 at 9:30 pm and dropped to 55 by midnight after Friday showers.
Berlin AP reports Czech passive resistance irks German officials in Bohemia Moravia. Reich protector Baron von Neurath consults Hitler on measures to win Czech cooperation. Emigre activity and Czech fascist revival raise concerns as emigration and passes tighten.
London AP reports Captain H P K Oram, commander of the Fifth submarine flotilla, was the first to escape the sunken Thetis in a Davis oxygen mask. Four men total escaped, while others remained trapped as rescuers scrambled to surface. The Brazen destroyer aided the operation and signals were used to trigger the abandonment sequence. The escape revealed jammed chamber doors and worsening air conditions, prompting Oram to risk surfacing.
Louise Leibert circle of the King's Daughters gave 65 dollars to the Camp Good Health Fund in memory of Mrs Tom Walpole a former Linn County president who organized their group in 1932. The donation supports physically handicapped Cedar Rapids children and follows eight years of annual charity work by the circle.
Archbishop Francis J. Beckman of Dubuque Iowa filed suit in Grants Pass Oregon against Philip Suetter and others alleging payment exceeding $309,000 for placer mining claims in Josephine County with no return. He seeks appointment of a receiver transfer of property ownership and an accounting from Suetter.
Archbishop Francis J. Beekman said in Dubuque that he is among stockholders filing suit at Grants Pass Oregon to recover 309000 advanced for a California coast mining project. He represents a small share of the stock while the petition seeks an accounting in Oregon court.
Former Senator James A. Reed urged the Forward Kansas City committee to recall Mayor Bryce B. Smith and City Manager Eugene Zachman. He said the group should clean house as several officials allied with political boss Tom Pendergast have already resigned or been ousted. A subcommittee was named to coordinate recall efforts among two dozen business and civic leaders.
Sanford Kerr of Cedar Rapids retired railroad agent suffered a sprained back and numerous bruises when a W. C. F. and N. bus overturned south of LaPorte City at 10 45 a m. Kerr had the most extensive injuries among passengers and was taken to St Luke s hospital by Barnhart ambulance. His condition is listed as good.
Weekly forecast for June 5 to June 10 in the upper Mississippi valley predicts fair and warmer conditions Monday through Tuesday, a shower period from Wednesday through Friday, then fair on Saturday. Cooler conditions are anticipated Thursday and Friday.
House Ways and Means Hears ongoing dispute as Democrats press to restrict tax revision to corporate levies while Roosevelt demands funding for $500 million in unbudgeted appropriations. Rep Treadway accuses a snap vote and hearings pause as panel prepares to wrap Monday with Undersecretary Hanes as final witness.
In Beverly Hills a portable iron lung, a 250 pound respirator, is rushed by express from Chicago to aid Mrs. Zessia Kinskey whose lungs are paralyzed and critical. The device is needed because she cannot be moved to a hospital and arrives in Los Angeles to be used immediately.
George Kopetsky aged 45 of 1821 Third Street SW was arrested by Patrolmen Funcke and Kofron at 8 30 pm Saturday and charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Frank Svee of 1020 First Street SW reported hearing a crash and finding Kopetsky rear ending his parked car. Kopetsky claimed he would pay for damages. officers said he was intoxicated and needed support to walk as a beer was in his car.
Former Federal Circuit Judge Martin T. Manton was found guilty by a federal jury of conspiracy to obstruct justice and deprive the United States of impartial services. He faces up to two years in prison and a 10000 dollar fine, with bail set at 10000 dollars. co defendant George M. Spector also convicted.
Column by Arthur Bugs Baer compares Soviet Russia to a boy on his birthday. He argues Russia uses coyness to press for concessions, including a warm water port and Dardanelles control, while Britain may grant any demand to a favored ally.
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