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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1939
Page
5
The St Louis ships 907 Jewish refugees head toward Europe as Cuba refuses land, prompting calls for an immigration status probe. Iowa politicians debate a third Roosevelt term while WPA hearings reveal Communist influence, and Hague's civil liberties case draws White House silence.
Francis Sarabia known as Mexico’s Lindbergh perished when his five year old speed plane dived into the Potomac river shortly after takeoff from Bolling Field. The trainer based aircraft failed, Sarabia was trapped in the wrecked cockpit, and his family witnessed the tragedy as rescue crews recovered the craft.
H A Wisel of Cedar Rapids Iowa becomes the first of 15 defendants in a federal mail fraud case to plead guilty. Judge James V Allred accepts the plea after Wisel denies any inducement to plead. Sentencing follows the trial.
A hot sunny Wednesday sent Cedar Rapids temperatures to 95 at 2:35 PM, a new high for the year, surpassing the 94 degree mark set on May 31. Clouds offered little relief as readings moved from 75 Tuesday night to 73 early morning.
The piece reflects on famous figures who chose practical careers over their first ambitions and found success. It argues grit and adaptability matter more than ideal plans, urging readers to make the best of their paths and focus on how they do their work rather than outcomes.
Chester L. Eshleman 22 of Carlisle Pa a plane mechanic was arrested on larceny charges for stealing a Camden New Jersey airplane and its instruments. He claimed a Mars destination but landed 175 miles east of Boston after fuel problems and was rescued by a fishing trawler before waiving extradition to Camden to stand trial.
Washington correspondent reports Sen. Guy Gillette of Iowa implying he may not back President Roosevelt for a third term if Roosevelt is the party nominee he would still support the nominee. Gillette favors Henry Wallace as candidate should he join the race and says no indication exists that Roosevelt seeks a third term.
Washington reports show third term talk among politicians. E H Birmingham of Iowa Democratic Committee says he would support Roosevelt if he accepts the nomination. Roosevelt says he has seen only headlines about Ickes magazine article and notes he has met with Iowa leaders.
Walter R. Hutchinson of Cedar Rapids resigns as United States assistant district attorney for the northern district of Iowa to join the Department of Justice in Washington as an assistant attorney general. Thurman Arnold announced the appointment, effective upon Hutchinson’s arrival in Washington.
A man at 606 Second Street SW reported a crowing rooster keeping him awake at 5 21 am. Assistant Chief Al Mikota arranged Car No 2 to respond at 5 35 am and noted the owner would kill and eat the rooster that day.
Royal couple cross the border for a brief Niagara Falls visit as United States troops prepare to assume protection duties at Whirlpool Rapids bridge. Officials restrict access near the abutments while scouts and security line the route to Washington.
Mrs Roosevelt plans a confidential White House tea for King George VI and Queen Elizabeth with about twenty attendees from New Deal agencies labor unions and Roosevelt family members to discuss unemployment child welfare housing public health and social security The ceremony precedes a busy two day official program with cordial welcomes in Washington and a garden party advice for casual attire by Lady Lindsay echoed in embassy events and Hull coordinating the trip set for tonight
Women from St James Methodist church spent a ninth straight summer cleaning Camp Good Health ahead of the arrival of health seekers. They scrubbed cabins, kitchens, the hospital, and the dining area, aired beds, and prepared the site with volunteers handling duties from dishwashing to mattress shifting.
Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain told the commons Britain is prepared to join France in giving Russia full military support if Russia faces action by a European power. William Strang will visit Moscow to negotiate the proposed mutual assistance pact among Britain, France, and Russia. The talks aim for reciprocity, though some states oppose guarantees, likely referencing the Baltic states.
President Roosevelt approved a supplementary WPA allotment of about 18000 to continue improvement work at Hawkeye Downs. The funds resume WPA labor after prior grants exhausted, covering parking area grading 40 acres, new booths, grandstand reconstruction, feed barns, water mains, horse shoe courts, fences and electrical gear. A stone archway foundation will use quarry materials.
Representative Pedro Mendieta, chair of the House immigration committee, urged a full investigation of Cuban political refugees after the St. Louis refused asylum. He asked President Laredo Bru to review refugees with expired permits and deport those affected, while opposing further refugee entries to Cuba.
Miami Beach resident Thomas D. Kelly was identified as the woman whose body washed ashore three miles offshore, investigators said on Wednesday. Police Lieutenant Eddie Melcnen noted the person had been considered possibly connected to the refugee liner St. Louis.
Donald Ray Spillman, 23, of 414 Sixth Street SW Cedar Rapids, lost sight in his left eye and suffered facial burns when heated zinc in a gas furnace exploded at Iowa Manufacturing at 9 15 am Wednesday. He was taken to St Luke’s hospital. Right eye injuries were less severe. Foreman Joe Reilly cited moisture in the zinc as the cause.
U P reports Attorney General Frank Murphy calling Alcatraz a place of horror and proposing transfer of prisoners to a new isolated penitentiary. He urged study of the situation, noted psychological harm to inmates, and cited lack of farm labor facilities as a defect.
Dr Bates, cruiser recover of Cedar Rapids Savings Bank and Trust seeks court permission to borrow and pay a 15 per cent dividend on depositors claims. Hearing set for June 14 before Judge Maas. About 125000 would go to 3500 depositors, first payout since 1934. Payment to be funded by a loan on the bank building beginning around July 1 with court approval.
New York Supreme Court Justice Joseph Force Crater was declared legally dead by Surrogate James Foley on Tuesday, eight years and nine months after he vanished, ending a long investigation that continues in form if not in substance.
A humorous riff by Arthur Bugs Baer mocks the Supreme Court as nine unique figures immune from the Yankees, likening the court to a solitary, high authority that never participates in the common scrimmage. The piece uses playful metaphors about weather, whispers, and the adding machine.
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