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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1940
Page
3
A Cedar Rapids civil service ruling holds the commission has original jurisdiction to suspend a fireman for misconduct, stressing public protection over employee interests. The piece cites Judge Haas and notes national implications for the Sherman act case involving the AMA and Group Health. It also mentions rail traffic snarls on Fourth Street and travel lodging anecdotes.
Britain detained five Italian ships carrying German mined coal and ruled German coal via Holland now liable to seizure as a prize. Three more vessels were held at a British base awaiting contraband committee review amid talks of an amicable settlement.
American Undersecretary of State Sumner Welles is confined to bed with grippe after arriving from Berlin where he met with Chancellor Hitler and other German officials in Lausanne Switzerland сиз
Nebraska Governor R L Cochran was in an Omaha hospital Tuesday for treatment of an acute sinus infection. An official statement said he would be confined for three or four days.
A quirky regional note on New Hampshire Democratic primaries set for the coming Saturday. The piece hints at momentum, with playful references to political forecasts and a late-season push before April contests.
District Judge C J Waas ruled the Cedar Rapids civil service commission has original jurisdiction and appellate power in the Carl Misbach case. Misbach, a suspended Cedar Rapids firefighter, is central to the decision, with a fuller account in the adjoining column.
William W. Douglas aged 77, a former Cedar Rapids resident and brother of the late George B. and Walter Douglas, died Monday in Montrieuxs Switzerland. Survived by his widow, two daughters abroad, a sister-in-law in Minneapolis and California, a nephew in Paris, and three nieces in New York City Pasadena and Florida. His first wife was Harriet Ives of Cedar Rapids.
The article explains that once Cedar Rapids is officially counted above 60,000 population, mayoral salary rises to 3,500 dollars and each city councilman to 3,000 dollars. Current salaries of 3,000 and 2,500 reflect the 40,000 to 60,000 range.
Judge Haas rules Cedar Rapids civil service commission acted within its dual role to protect employees and the public. Misbach’s six month suspension for misconduct and neglect of duty stands as the commission may also remove or suspend civil service workers after a hearing to safeguard the public. The ruling clarifies the commission may exercise original jurisdiction, not merely appellate oversight.
The essay argues the US army was underfunded and underprepared, cites historians for inflating victories, and urges disciplined national effort. It notes repeated wars ending in defeats, referencing Revolution era drills by French German and Polish instructors, and the 1812 losses culminating in Washington burning. Continued on Page 10 Col 6.
A Pathfinder magazine poll reports 12.4 percent favoring a third Roosevelt term, 43.9 percent against, and 3.7 percent with no opinion among 869 Democratic county chairmen surveyed. The poll, released in Washington, cites Emil Hurja as publisher and former DNC statistician.
Hollywood. Ginger Rogers has filed for divorce from Lew Ayres. The case set for March 13 before Judge Clement L. Shin. Rogers lists the spouses as Vireana M Ay er and Frederick Ayer in the filing. Ayres will not contest. his default is entered on the complaint. They married November 14, 1934. Ayres deserted May 14, 1936 after 18 months of marriage.
New York AP report describes Federal Judge Edward A Conger dismissing a 109 million damage suit by the United States against 18 fence tire and rubber firms under the Sherman Antitrust Act. The judge rejected triple damages but allowed injunctive relief or criminal penalties. he found section 7 defines person to include corporations but not the United States.
Senate Foreign Relations subcommittee drafted a report opposing applying the neutrality act to Sino Japanese and Russo Finnish conflicts. Senator Gillette and Senator Danaher sponsored the move, but the panel recommends against enacting the act as it would not enhance U S security.
A review recalls Carl Sandburg's Easter Eve conversation about Lincoln and his agnostic stance, praising The War Years as a noble achievement. The piece lauds the merging of writer and subject, noting old and new facts, vivid anecdotes, and the funeral procession all the way to its dramatic elevation.
The Senate Commerce Committee voted to postpone action on a resolution disapproving 1940 census income questions for a week. Chairman Bailey cited Noble’s request and warned action must come before April census work. Clark asserted a filibuster and pressed for earlier ruling as census takers prepare to begin April 2.
Gloomy Cedar Rapids skies drop occasional snowflakes as temperatures inch up. The day’s low 29 rises to 32 by midafternoon with a Monday high of 31, then dipping to 29 by evening and edging back to 30 after midnight per the Chambers Inskeep chart.
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