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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1936
Page
1
A Geneva report links possible Italian and German exits from the League to war risk as Switzerland frets over neutrality. The piece notes England and the US ramp up defense spending, while Stalin and Hirota signal peace aims amid rising tensions with Mussolini and Hitler driving a global arms build.
Chester Rowell warns that internal dangers threaten American press freedom and urges newspapers to elevate professional standards and personality. He argues liberty requires proactive effort, not mere permission, to keep democracy vital and the public informed.
Koki Hirota, a moderate, to head a new cabinet focusing on foreign relations with Russia and the United States. Nominees include Shigeru Yoshida and Terauchi, signaling a rebuke of the extremist uprising and a move toward civilian rule and cabinet representation.
Des Moines Register special reports outline Secretary Wallace telling farmers' representatives that the soil conservation plan will avoid production control. A separate piece notes the measure would pay farmers 500 million dollars annually to follow a program reducing staple crops, both by special correspondents Richard Wilson and Jay Franklin.
Midwest party leaders urged a direct attack on President Roosevelt in the November race. G W Dalton of Missouri led a unanimous call for holding the President responsible for New Deal policies, arguing voters turn against the New Deal while backing the President in intention. Harrison Spangler tied air mail flight deaths to the controversy over mail contracts.
A call asserts the press must lead the fight against corruption in government and against evils threatening public safety. It stresses the role of journalism in safeguarding the people and ensuring a safe society.
A 1936 essay urges Americans to resist inner racketeers fear worry jealousy and inferiority that drain energy and ruin daily life. It argues that most defeats come from negative self imagery and calls readers to assert rights use energy and stop being ruled by inner doubts.
Paris AP reports U S consulate attaches refused to marry actor Douglas Fairbanks Jr and Lady Ashley, citing lack of authority. French authorities had already declined an exception to their marriage laws. Friends say the couple will seek a ceremony in another European country.
William C Lasalle a one legged war veteran pressed a court fight to recover a wooden leg held by his landlady Mrs Elizabeth Hill. He told a magistrate at Mount Rainier Md that the landlady was holding the leg until he paid a $25 bill. Magistrate Hughes set March 25 for a hearing.
London AP reports the British admiralty is investigating two new suspected sabotage incidents on board warships within three months. The battle cruiser Repulse and the submarine H-28 are named, with damage details not disclosed.
Washington reports reveal a new large caliber automatic weapon under strict military secrecy by the army and navy. The gun fires a foot long cartridge with a one inch shell, up to 150 rounds a minute, designed to deter aircraft by wing damage and to obliterate tanks and infantry.
The Cedar Rapids Gas Co files in Cedar Rapids Iowa were subpoenaed by the Senate lobby investigating committee. The Senate says five million telegrams critical of the New Deal have passed through the committee and a large number including American Liberty League files were obtained by the Federal Communications Commission. FCC officials refused comment. Senator Hugo Black, chairman, said no telegrams were obtained without a subpoena.
Mark Anderson general manager of the Cedar Rapids Gas company said Thursday no word of the committee action in obtaining the subpoena had been received locally and he could not comment in the absence of information.
The Wilson and Company packing plant saw 135 workers leave over a seniority dispute, but a bargaining committee advised all workers to stay on duty or return to posts. Executives promised to investigate and address injustices, preserving harmonious labor relations. Some beef and sheep departments were idle Thursday due to lack of stock, with a Friday restart possible if supplies arrive.
Father Bernard R. Hubbard known as the glacier priest arrived in New York and quickly caught a cold from the city climate. He spoke at a photographic exhibit about his Alaska work, noting his decades of study and film records including eruptions of volcanoes like Anikchak. He plans summer explorations in a 30 foot steel boat and a trip to Europe before returning to Alaska.
Bambrick orders district lieutenants to mobilize workers in three sections including midtown Manhattan. Harlem, Washington Heights, Brooklyn, and Queens face potential walkouts as hotel staff may join. Mayor LaGuardia urges real estate leaders to accept arbitration to end the strike.
Representatives of dairy breed groups and junior farm activities meet in Cedar Rapids to set the week of Sept 13 for the All Iowa Dairy Cattle show and Junior Livestock exposition. Four breed associations attend with a fifth invited. committee plans premium lists and March 27 meeting.
A thaw raises Cedar River about 1.3 feet per Iowa Windmill and Pump Company gauge readings Thursday morning. Water flows over the dam as ice clears from dam to Eighth Avenue bridge while channels open downstream, with no flood threat yet though ice gorges north of the city could form during breakup.
Secretary Henry A. Wallace outlines the 1936 soil conservation program calling regional conferences in Chicago Memphis New York and Salt Lake City for farmer and administrator input. He emphasizes farm advice shaping the plan to conserve soil maintain farm income and support national recovery.
The Senate approved the 420 million Norris rural electrification bill and sent it to the House. It would authorize a ten year program with 50 million dollars a year for two years and 40 million dollars annually for eight years to finance power facilities for states rural communities co operatives and limited dividend corporations. The bill would also allow loans to farmers for household and farm equipment to use the power.
Congressional tax experts received from the agriculture department a plan for two year processing taxes on thirty three farm products aimed at raising 221 million dollars annually. Treasury schedules showed revenue potential from changes in personal income tax and a general manufacturers excise levy.
Secretary Wallace unveils a 1936 soil conservation program aiming to reduce soil depleting crops by 30 million acres and expand soil building crops. The plan proposes a two point payment system with per acre and land-shift incentives, totaling about 350 million dollars for soil improvement across 30 million acres.
In Weston West Virginia doctors sought a pelvic nerve center operation to stop Teresa Hawkins 18 from laughing to death. After eight days of paroxysms powerful sedatives reduced episodes but could not enable surgery.
Temperatures in Cedar Rapids fell from 28 at 8 a.m. to 18 by 2:45 p.m. as March winds cooled the day under bright skies. The prior day reached 27 at 2:45 p.m., dipping to 21 by 10 p.m. and rising again to 26 by 7 a.m. Thursday, per Chambers Inskeep readings.
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