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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1937
Page
1
Opinion voices warn the neutrality bill surrenders influence and risks U S seas access while urging moral responsibility in world affairs. Ottumwa reports detail slot machine racketeering and a Hartford high school bossy marriage quip, followed by liquor permit concerns for relief recipients in Black Hawk county.
The British House of Commons defeated a labor motion to reject the government's 2.0 billion defense loan bill by 241 to 117. The vote backed the government as it seeks funding for a 7.5 billion five year armament program. Army estimates of 315.6 million were announced, with navy and air totals raising overall defense spending.
Salisbury Maryland report notes a coroner's jury postponed an inquest into the death of Mrs Jeanette B Trader amid chemical analysis of her organs. The inquest is rescheduled for March 13 after autopsy results and defense hints of possible poisoning as officials review jail medical care and confinement conditions.
Federal Judge Peyton Gordon postponed until Tuesday action on Dr Francis E Townsend plea for a new trial. Townsend convicted of contempt of the house for defying congressional investigators in his age pension movement argues his rights were abused and he was denied reasons at his first trial. If denied, Townsend faces up to one year in jail and a $1,000 fine.
Western Union and Postal Telegraph messengers in Chicago launched a walkout over pay and working conditions. About 450 joined the strike, demanding 40 cents an hour, an eight hour day, seniority rights, and overtime pay. they also urged long trousers and bicycle replacements for puttees. A temporary truce was agreed after talks with ten representatives, with further discussions planned.
Washington reports a trade deficit of 18.846 million dollars for January 1937 as exports reach 221.55 million while imports total 240.396 million due to maritime strike effects and strong foreign demand. Both sides rise from January 1936 with higher imports of food, textiles, fibers and other goods.
Hammond E. Chaffetz told U S district court that pooled spot market transactions by a small group of major oil companies and executives fixed prices for contract jobbers and raised gasoline costs in ten Midwestern states. The defense argued the indictment was indefinite and a ruling on the demurrer was to come within ten days.
United Auto Workers intensified a nationwide bargaining push by staging sitdown strikes at seven Hudson feeder plants, timing talks with Hudson President A Edward Barit on recognition and wages. The action affected about 1 200 workers across four Bonnell aluminum plants and the Briggs Manufacturing body plant, while Timken Detroit Axle and Fisher Body also faced talks and potential action.
In London Lady Nancy Astor dominates a defense loan debate in the House of Commons and hurls barbs at James Maxton of the Independent Labour Party. She interrupts his claim of a dockyard terror at Plymouth, calling his meeting there an absolute flop.
A 1937 reflection argues we can find joy by adjusting perception and embracing everyday relationships. It notes misbeliefs, fear-driven actions, and the value of helping others, ending with the idea that life’s regrets fade when hearts are lifted by kindness.
A nationwide survey by the Wine Institute shows a 32 percent rise in wine use from 1935 to 1936, totaling 60.9 million gallons. Per capita consumption was lowest in West Virginia, Iowa, Kentucky, and Indiana due to taxes and distribution limits.
Clarence Sorenson 28 attempted death by self harm after slashing his throat with a kitchen knife but was restrained by a jailer. Sorenson was serving a $25 fine for drunkenness when detained, and Chief Walter J. Goetze said he believed unseen forces pursued him and he was being tamed into the penitentiary.
Peggy Garcia, a Harlem nightclub figure, sought release from confinement by a writ of habeas corpus. Attorney Daniel Jacobson obtained the writ from Supreme Court Justice Salvatore A. Cotillo, the same judge who presided over her prior heart balm suit against violinist Dave Rubinoff.
President Roosevelt planned a nationwide radio address after a $100-a-plate victory dinner in Washington to push a united Democratic front for enlarging the Supreme Court. He signaled to congressional leaders that the speech would demand stand together to carry out New Deal aims. He believes goals require a reconstituted court.
Secretary Hull voiced regret for remarks about Chancellor Hitler after New York Mayor LaGuardia allegedly used derogatory language. The German embassy protested formally, and Hull said he had no chance to verify the facts before commenting.
Berlin mouthpieces denounce Mayor LaGuardia for remarking that the 1939 World Fair could include a chamber of horrors with Hitler as a key exhibit. German papers demand a Washington rebuke while DNB outlets vilify him as a "dirty Tal mud Jew" amid the controversy.
Center Point defeated Alburnett 31 to 25 in a sectional opener. The winners trailed 20 12 at halftime before a late rally put them ahead midway in the final period.
Moscow AP reports 1936 foreign trade totalled 1.389 billion rubles export and 1.352 billion rubles import, yielding the smallest favorable balance in years. Industrial exports reached 85 percent of shipments as agricultural and consumer goods were scaled back with less foreign exchange pressure.
Pittsburgh AP The nations largest steel producer boosted prices by 3 to 8 dollars a ton to fund a general wage rise and a 40 hour week for about 120000 workers. Carnegie-Illinois Steel, U S Steel unit, said the hike takes effect immediately and will run through June 30.
A group of 25 Harvard seniors formed The Harvard Society for the Prevention of Broken Hearts to curb heartbreaks. They threaten a stay at home strike against girls who break hearts and do not mend matters. They note a record year for engagements and marriages and a distracted student body.
Mussolini plans a major address during his Tripoli trip stating Italy views Tripoli Tania East Africa and Dodecanese as more than possessions, signaling a Caesar era rebirth. The move frames a merged Sybian and Ethiopian sphere reshaping the Mediterranean.
In Metlaoui Tunisia police blocked a rush on an arms depot during a phosphate strike killing thirteen miners and wounding many others. The incident occurred Thursday night as authorities dispersed the protest.
William Green heads the American Federation of Labor ready for a clash with John L. Lewis and the CIO over union membership. Green says the AFL will defend its identity amid CIO takeovers of state federations and central bodies, warning units to pledge allegiance to the AFL.
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