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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1939
Page
6
The column critiques Eccles urging use of devaluation profits for small business loans and notes Roosevelt’s stance on moral rearmament. It sketches Royal visit security in Washington and comments on Bergdoll’s return, U.S. unemployment, and liquor price coordination among states.
Cuban government refus es 907 German Jewish refugees landing in Havana on grounds of unsettled asylum offer on Isle of Pines. Groups posed with bonds and maintenance costs, while St Louis races toward Hamburg.
James Gillick 22 of 110 Fourth Avenue SW was arraigned in district court on drunk driving. He was fined 300 and costs and received a three month county jail sentence in default of payment. Patrolman Earl Davis stopped the intoxicated driver at 2:15 am on First Avenue East between Third and Fourth Streets.
The passage argues against private buyers gaining price advantages over states in liquor sales. It proposes that states with liquor monopolies should regulate or eliminate salesmen to reduce costs, since the state is the main customer and should know its needs.
Sean Russell chief of staff of the outlawed Irish Republican Army was arrested in Detroit on labor charge for overstaying a visitor permit. He traveled with Joseph McGarrity of Philadelphia, while King George and Queen Elizabeth neared Windsor across the border. Russell was taken by immigration officers on Washington orders and not armed.
J L Tucker testified he was a former sales manager for one of Willard F Main's Cedar Rapids novelty firms. He said six coin vending machine firms used the same office and warned against mixed letterhead. Main and Jane Slavata allegedly directed the companies. Slavata acted as manager in Main's absence.
Charles White a New York City WPA witness testified that the 1932 Bonus March on Washington was planned in Russia during Moscow conferences between Anglo American communist officials and Herbert Benjamin. White said he studied in Russia, including weapons and barricading tactics, and alleged the Workers Alliance is Communist dominated with Aubrey Williams connected to its leadership and the president's wife set to attend a conference.
A 45 year old steelworker Ledwedge Vincent Lawlor was charged with illegal possession of a loaded firearm with intent to endanger life after a shotgun fired near the Duchess of Kent’s car in Belgrave Square. Scotland Yard investigates possible links to a terror campaign as the duchess attended a theater outing despite the incident.
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth toured a nickel mine near Sudbury. They wore miners’ gear, rode in a safety cage to 2800 feet, then rode back to a cross-cut, spending 41 minutes inspecting operations amid dust and mosquitoes. They prepare to cross into the United States at Niagara Falls for a four day visit.
Mayor Frank I. Hahn suffered torn ligaments and possible rib fractures after his eastbound car collided with a machine driven by FS Boyer at the Fifth Avenue and Fifteenth Street SE intersection in Cedar Rapids. Police filed reckless driving charges against Boyer. a continuance was granted until June 16 in police court.
DES MOINES AP The Iowa unemployment compensation commission on Monday announced seven more persons had been removed from its payroll, raising the total dismissals in a merit examination investigation to 21.
In Illinois Republicans cheered downstate judicial gains while Democrats won a landslide in Cook County Chicago, underscoring a divided electoral outcome. Source notes party performances across regions with emphasis on local races and shifted momentum.
A Cedar Rapids health charity appeals for funds to send Margaret to Camp Good Health for rest and recovery after a childhood accident and fatigue. The Public Health Nursing Association seeks donations to maintain the camp for physically handicapped children, ill youngsters, and those undernourished, with Margaret highlighted as a case. Contributions to The Camp Good Health Fund, The Gazette, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Washington braces for the arrival of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth with hundreds of British flags and American banners along parade routes on Pennsylvania Avenue. Stores display emblems and signs as officials, including Cordell Hull, prepare to accompany the royal party to the Canadian border.
Washington dispatches report southern delegates opposing Gar ners bid and urging New Deal support. Wallace hints at candidacy as Iowa visits fuel speculation amid Democratic front runners and high level talks noting Roosevelt third term doubts.
Postmaster General James A. Farley told friends he has no knowledge of President Roosevelt's plans for a possible 1940 run. He said the President has not discussed the issue with him and he does not intend to press the topic. Farley also indicated he believes a Democrat could win in 1940 if the President does not seek reelection.
A Gazette classified ad by R F Thompson of 822 8th Street SW led to twelve inquiries and the boat with trailer sold the day after the ad ran. The piece promotes Gazette Want Ads as a fast cash finder and provides the phone number 2-1121.
Dr Newton reports that a sentiment survey of under thirties shows a world broken in 1922 public faith waning and youth lacking constructive ideals. He quotes youths lamenting fear, anti democracy sentiment, and a hunger for positive faith while criticizing nihilism and self interest.
Berlin reported that Adolf Hitler addressed 38,000 veterans returning from Spain stating General Franco had requested German help in the war's first month and that Berlin would aid the Spanish fascists. Goering watched as Hitler denounced anti German campaigns and pledged support amid Italo German cooperation.
Paris AP reports the French government merged land sea and air forces into a single supreme command led by General Maurice Gustave Gamelin chief of the general staff of national defense. The move creates a unified structure for military planning and operations.
Carlisle Pa. student pilot Cheston Eshelman, with minimal solo hours, took off from Camden N J and claimed Mars as his destination. The plane sank 175 miles east southeast of Boston. fishermen rescued him after he landed in the Atlantic and surfaced.
Report calls the 22 year old Pennsylvanian student a cautious flyer who leased an instrument-equipped plane from a Carlisle area school. His mother said he feared nothing more than a thorough instructional flight and had hoped to emulate famous transatlantic pilots, though no plans to fly to Europe were discussed with his father or the school.
AAP report notes Helen Tanner Ames Kansas escaped injury after a forced desert landing 40 miles northeast of St Johns Arizona. She walked ten miles to a road before a truck driver picked her up and she flew to Winslow. Sheriff criticizes delay in reporting the safety.
Campaign tactics described as stop orders by Arthur Bugs Back spark talk of new political tricks. The piece mocks slogans like Stop Hi and Stop Jones and notes a fictional officer hoarding a box. It urges saving some while discarding others, reflecting partisan satire.
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