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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1934

Page

27

Johnson Praises Roosevelt Brain Trust in Capital Address

In Nashville Roosevelt’s NRA administrator General Hugh S Johnson lauded the president’s brain trust as the best brains across a cross section of the country while criticizing critics who called it a mere yes man group. He contrasted it with advisers from Wall Street and warned against charlatans in politics.

Nashville Roosevelt United States Wall Street Johnson Clarence Darrow

Unclear text about sheriff nomination and local officials

Fragmented report mentions sheriff nomination in Oregon region, county treasurer Tish, and candidates J. M. Al, others for district supervisor with small cash figures. Includes references to bankers, court actions, a drunk driving arrest, and a car crash report on Marion Boulevard.

Werale Ls Hams Ocogeon Canada Wena Maa J. M. al- Mrighd Manion Yaowans Yaowans of Marmn Democratic Semste Yar SRAM Wells C. Yrok Satoorane Aare First Street Atlacne G K. Thompson Sherim Larry Condon Leigh Compis Robert Barr

Bar Leader Urges Ethics Initiative To Restore Public Trust

Earle W Evans of Wichita urged Iowa and national bar members to join a program to purge rascality from the profession and restore public confidence. He cited inquiries on ethics, including aiding client crime, prison escapes, or obtaining perjured testimony, as evidence of a fallen public view.

Waterloo Earle W Evans Wichita Kan American Bar Association Iowa State Bar Association Evans

Colorado's First Gas Victim Trembles At Doom

William Cody Kelley, to become the Colorado penitentiary's first lethal gas chamber victim, trembled as sunset approached. Convicted for the murder of Russell Browning the Delta rancher in a robbery, he faced death with fear and a resolve to die like a man. He asked only for cigarettes and the presence of two clergymen and the warden.

Canon City Colo William Cody Kelley Colorado Kelley Russell Browning Delta Roy Best

Sally Rand to Return for Century of Progress Dance

Sally Rand will perform again at the World Fair in Chicago joining A Century of Progress, appearing at the Italian exhibit starting June 30. The famed dancer’s fans will be absent this time, and observers wonder what costume the blonde will wear instead of her ostrich feather outfit.

Chicago Sally Rand Miss Rand

Beard Rival SparksRutgers Outboard Becomes Regatta Lead

Joe Thorne of Rutgers leads a six-man outboard crew with a long beard as he vows to beat a rival before entering the Cedar Rapids regatta. Teammates Frank Vincent H H Turk and Joe Tough travel with The Blue Prelude, a multi-boat transporter, as they campaign in amateur and professional classes across the Midwest and Florida.

Rutgers Cedar Rapids Rutgers Racing Joe Thorne New Rochelle N. Y Midwest Thorne Frank Vincent H. H. Turk Joe Tough Albany Minneapolis Tulsa Okla Vincent Turk Scarsdale Rutgers University New Brunswick N. J Florida

Dillinger Is Alive Says Sister In Galion Letter

GALION O.INS John Dillinger allegedly remains alive on his 32nd birthday, per a letter from his sister Audrey Hancock of Maywood Ind. to Mrs Eulalia Callender. The letter claims John is well, not surrendering, and that much mail awaits him while denying federal traps and staged stunts.

Galion INS John Dillinger Phantom Desperado Dillinger Eulalia Callender Dilinger Audrey Hancock Maywood Ind John Dad

Freight Car Loads Show Good Increase

The American Railway association reported that revenue freight car loadings for the week ended June 16 totaled 617,648, up 2,084 from the prior week, 34,890 above the 1933 level, and 99,251 higher than 1932.

Washington The American Railway Association

Last Of Klutas Gang Captured In Kansas City

Edward Dorow, 32, described by Chicago officers as the last of the Jack Klutas mob, was arrested at a Kansas City hotel Thursday night. The Klutas gang is noted for kidnappings and banditry in Illinois and Iowa.

Kansas City Edward Dorow Chicago Jack Klutas Kliutas Illinois Iowa

Wales Forty And Still A Bachelor

London dispatch reports Edward Prince of Wales will celebrate his fortieth birthday on Saturday. He remains England's bachelor heir to the throne, the first English heir in generations to reach two score years without marrying.

London INS Edward Prince of Wales England

Catholic Bishops Promote Direct Action Against Salacious Films

In Cincinnati AP report, the Roman Catholic Bishops of America announce a campaign by the Legion of Decency to combat what they call salacious movies. The plan, endorsed after talks with the movie industry, will extend to every town and city in the United States under a national priest council led by Archbishop John T. McNicholas.

Cincinnati Committee On Motion Pictures Roman Catholic Bishops of America Legion of Decent United States Legion John T. McNicholas

Church leaders oppose indecent films seek wholesome screen

Archbishop McNicholas and three bishops cite immoral and indecent films and vow to oppose them until films meet wholesome standards. They say they do not seek to harm the motion picture industry but act against evil character and low standards. Britain has 30 million acres under cultivation of its 86 million acres.

Committee The Legion McNicholas Great Britain

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