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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1937
Page
1
Column discusses proposed changes to Iowa income tax exemptions for low earners and dependents, compares with Oklahoma and federal tax quirks, and reflects on political commentary from Colorado about the Supreme Court. It mentions a Cedar Rapids inn, Colorado Rockies, and a Washington franking cost figure.
Chrysler refuses to grant exclusive bargaining rights to the United Automobile Workers of America as talks at Highland Park plant end without progress. About 60,000 Detroit workers idle. 11,000 more strike Hudson plants. Sitdown strikers holed in across Detroit’s auto plants amid a deadlock on both fronts.
General John J. Pershing recalled the birth of the American expeditionary forces in May 1917 and warned of the need to transform a peaceful nation into a war-ready state. He called for readiness to mobilize half a million men with modern arms and full supplies to avert costly delays and casualties.
In semi finals at Columbia Academy Dubuque St Francis defeated Countil Bluffs 38 to 23. St Ambrose Academy Davenport beat St Marys Marshalltown 23 to 19.
A 1937 column reflects on solitary life and spiritual connection. The author contrasts the lure of worldly tinsel with the gold of divine understanding, urging deeper inner life shared through genuine fellowship rather than isolation.
President Roosevelt used a radio fireside talk to push enlargement of the Supreme Court. He discarded an early draft and worked late to present a strong appeal for popular support. Senate Judiciary Committee opens hearings Wednesday with Attorney General Cummings as the lead witness.
President Roosevelt nominates Earl Major 50 of Hillsboro Missouri and John Caskie Collet 38 of Jefferson City Missouri to federal benches in the Seventh Circuit and Missouri district court. Both appointments await Senate confirmation amid calls to expand the judiciary.
Albert Lea Minnesota AP reports the American Gas Machine company granted a wage increase of seven to nine percent, varying by classification, affecting about 600 plant workers.
Joseph Patrick Kennedy 49 selected by President Roosevelt to head the new five man U S maritime commission with four other members announced. Pay increases approved for crew of five government owned lines American Republica America France American Pioneer Hampton Roads and Oriole. Weaver to resign as director of the bureau of marine inspection and navigation amid department disputes.
Firefighters from Durant Walcott Wilton and Stockton battled a 15000 dollar blaze that killed 26 cattle and 10 horses and destroyed three farm buildings on Roy Adlers property Tuesday.
Reports split on the fate of the arms ship Mar Cantabrico after shelling in the Bay of Biscay. Spanish seaman Juan Poe claims the freighter was towed and possibly captured with its munitions by the insurgent Canarias, while British admiralty maintains the ship was sunk by Canarias shells.
Madrid fears fall of the city after the steamer Mar Cantabrico sinks near Saint Jean de Luz with a $2 700 000 cargo of war materials from the United States. Spanish government views Canary Islands as a nationalist boost. The ship carried essential matériel for a planned offensive to clear Madrid.
French officials report the Spanish loyalist motorship Mar Cantabrico sank in the Bay of Biscay after being shelled. The vessel reportedly flew both British and Spanish flags and used the fictitious name Adda Newcastle, fueling speculation of evasion of rebel blockades.
The New York assembly voted 42 to 102 against ratification of the federal child labor amendment. Democrats and Republicans split after a lengthy debate, rejecting President Roosevelt's and Governor Lehman's pleas and keeping New York from becoming the twenty ninth state to ratify.
A hung jury in Monticello Kentucky led to a mistrial for Hubert Burke who had returned from Kellogg Iowa to face murder charges in the Claud Shook death ten years ago. Burke was freed on 2500 dollars bond and plans to leave for Iowa, with retrial set for June. He allegedly fled through the Kentucky mountains and was arrested in Kellogg last year.
A national air board urged President Roosevelt to dissolve the air commerce bureau administration and appoint an assistant secretary of commerce for aviation. The group cited scattered authority, noted Vidal's resignation, and backed a flying, reputable aviation leader as the new aide.
Circuit Judge Ezra T. Carter overruled Edith Maxwell's motion for a new trial after she was convicted of second degree murder in December for killing her father Trigg Maxwell. The judge imposed a twenty year sentence and set bond at $15,000 as defense plans an appeal. Witnesses testified jurors spoke publicly about guilt, including Eldridge Christian who said she should have received more time.
Mrs Alma de Bretteville Spreckels widow of A B Spreckels California shipping and sugar magnate reported losing jewels valued at 50000 dollars after a hotel luncheon where she showed them to friends. Detective Inspector Fred Bohr said a pickpocket who followed from the hotel may be responsible.
The Rural Electrification Administration announced $382,000 in grants to five states and loan contracts for rural power lines in three others. The Jackson County Rural Electric Cooperative of Preston Iowa received $95,000 for line construction.
French deputies approved a 683.5 million emergency defense loan by 470 to 46 after a stormy session. Premier Blum defended urgent needs to strengthen the Maginot line while his wife clashed with a rightist deputy amid protests before the vote.
John L Lewis leads a CIO break from the American Federation of Labor forming an Independent labor empire with a five member committee to issue membership certificates. The split severs ties with the AFL and aims to organize textile oil and refinery workers, signaling the most serious division in U.S. labor history.
Gov. Nelson Kraschel urged the Iowa House to revise the beer law, calling current tavern conditions intolerable. He proposed per capita license limits, restricted districts for licenses, elimination of dancing, and uniform licenses for towns of similar population while a committee chair said the issue would be thrashed out in days.
Wilson Co and other packers announced a nine cent per hour wage increase effective March 15 for hourly paid and piece work meat packing plant employees, with equal raises for other staff. The plan also sets a vacation scale from one to three weeks with pay based on years of service. The announcement came from H. A. Palmer and A. J. Lenz as Swift Armour and others pledged a $25 million annual wage boost for 82 000 workers nationwide.
In Le Havre Belgian shipyard and French crew actions spread as the Normandie and other French vessels in the harbor are tied up by a sitdown strike demanding a 30 percent wage increase beyond the 11 percent won earlier. Strikers sent representatives to Paris to press the grievances with the merchant marine ministry. Foreign ships move freely, but harbor services are blocked.
In Pittsburgh the CIO and AFL clash over control of aluminum industry funds. AFL revokes charter of New Kensington workers who shifted a fund to CIO. David Williams reports the transfer, while attorney Charlton Ogburn warns of immediate legal action to recover the money.
All night shift workers in the Chamberlain Wringer plant Waterloo quit at 7 pm Tuesday in a wage protest. About 25 to 30 left after one hour, citing low pay, piecework dissatisfaction, and layoffs awaiting parts. They demand a weekly minimum wage. other departments continued to work.
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