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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1937
Page
4
President Roosevelt accuses the Supreme Court of blocking New Deal aims to aid agriculture and labor, arguing that the federal government has constitutional authority to solve national economic problems. He defends New Deal programs and warns against abandoning democracy under court challenges.
A political speech argues that delay harms the country and party. It urges courage to lead Americans through floods droughts strikes and economic troubles toward unity and democratic reform.
A dense listing of radio programs by time from WEAF NBC WJZ CBS CBS networks. Entries cover mornings afternoons and evenings with a mix of sopranos pianists orchestras and variety acts. Notable names include Madie Marley Kerry Brannon Genia Fonariova Whitney ensemble and Metropolitan Opera company.
Reported river level along the Maquoketa shows the Maquoketa River beginning to recede from its crest after reaching about nine feet at noon. Locals survey Highway 62 area as crews monitor remaining high water and prepare for next steps in flood recovery efforts.
President Roosevelt affirmed he will not seek a third term and set January 20 1941 as his retirement date. The move fuels Democrat speculation on 1940 nominees including Henry Wallace Frank Murphy Harry Moore George Earle Paul McNutt and others. He spoke of a talk with a congressman identified as John.
In Osaka a 22 year old geisha Fukuko Miyamoto took poison to die rather than participate in nude purification rites staged by striking colleagues at Gyokuzo temple on Mount Shinki. The group pressed for an independent geisha guild as police consider their petition.
Detective Marshall and officers seized at 1004 Ninth Avenue SE a jug of Iowa whisky two thirds pint and a liquor book belonging to A G Black. in the home of Mrs Neoka Blakey at 1216 Eleventh Street SE. No arrests were made as police found no drinks being sold at the time. Black, a hotel porter, had purchased eight gallons of whisky from state stores Feb 1 to Mar 4. Chief Vlach said Black's liquor permit would be revoked.
In New York the Three Score and Ten club held its first annual dinner with about 200 grandparents attending. The oldest woman member is 87 and the oldest man 80 as they enjoyed wine and dancing in old time fashion into the night. A closing note mentions wrasse fish sleeping on their sides at night.
Two youths, NORWAY residents NORWAY DeVere Elliott 25 and Oree Brosh 21, were marooned one motorboat in floodwaters of Prairie Creek for over seven hours. Rescued about 10 p.m. by Hamilton Tobin of Vinton and Emmett Fahrnle of Norway after Tobin freed his boat from ice floe then towed the pair portions of the way until their motor restarted.
Rep. Vincent Harrington of Sioux City released a postal card poll showing about two to one opposition to the President's plan to expand the Supreme Court. With roughly 500 of 1,000 cards returned, respondents also favor a retirement age of 70 for justices.
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