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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1939

Page

35

Labor amendment to defense act faces industry and War Dept protests

Washington reports the National Association of Manufacturers and the War Department oppose a labor amendment to the national defense act. The measure would let war and navy secretaries bar contracts with firms deemed unfair to workers. House conferees, led by Rep. Andrew May, press Barkley to withdraw, while Barkley stays firm. Protests from manufacturers and Woodring accompany objections to a 10 percent profit cap.

Washington National Association of Manufacturers War Department CIIO Senate May Barkley Florida Logan Charles W. Tobey N. H House

Believe Man Killed His Ailing Mother Then Self

In Kansas City Kansas neighbors and a doctor found 74 year old Mrs Mary Lindberg and her son Albert 41 and daughter Hilda 43 shot to death in a family tragedy. Police say Albert plotted with his sister to kill the mother then themselves. A pistol and a note were found near the bodies along with a deed to a cemetery lot. Albert had been on leave from his railroad yard job since his mother suffered a stroke.

Kansas City Kan Stanley Beatty Albert Lindberg Mary Lindberg Lindberg Hilda C. W. Redick

Megr Molloy To Speak At Lenten Luncheon

Monsignor John M. Molloy of the Immaculate Conception church will address the third business men's Lenten luncheon at the YMCA on Tuesday noon March 14 on the subject Divine Faith. The talk starts at 12 30 and ends by 1. The event is open to all men.

John M. Molloy Immaculate Conception Church

Vatican Berlin Talks Likely On Concordat Application

Nazi sources say unofficially that the Vatican is expected to open conversations with Germany soon about applying the concordat between the two states. The report notes Berlin and Vatican discussions anticipated in coming days.

Berlin Vatican Germany

Rides With Youth After Being Shot

A pretty 18 year old girl from Pauls Valley Oklahoma rode with her boyfriend for about an hour and a half after she was shot three times in a date dispute. The boyfriend Murray Williams 22 was held without charge as doctors assessed the injuries. Williams said he bought a rifle Friday and fired after an argument and repeated shots followed during a drive to the youth's home. The girl was taken to a hospital.

Goodwin Williams

Rome Coronation Mass Details For Pope Pius XII

The ceremony designates Cardinal Gerlier to officiate at the coronation mass with the Pope carried in a chair by attendants. Cardinal Granito Pignatelli and two cardinals lead special prayers while Gerlier sways the incense and later chants coronation litanies at St. Peter's tomb. Five cardinals missed the event due to influenza. Five U.S. bishops join the procession and kiss the Pope's slippered foot.

Cardinal Gerlier Pius XII St. Peter's Holy Father Gennaro Granito Pignatelli di Belmonte College of Cardinals Donatus Cardinal Sbarretti Thomas Pius Cardinal Boggiani Gerlier St. Peter Nicholas Cardinal Canali Camillus Cardinal Caccia Dominioni Sacred College of Cardinals Massimo Cardinal Massimi Vincenzo Cardinal la Puna Domenico Cardinal Jorio Luigi Cardinal Saint Rano Giovanni Battista Cardinal Nasalli-Rocca United States Joseph McCarthy Portland Moses Kiley Trenton N. J Daniel Desmond Alexandria James Cassidy Fall River Mass Ralph Hayes Pittsburgh American College In Rome

emeralds found in Nevada mine may be only genuine in U S

The MacKay School of Mines at the University of Nevada reported emeralds found in a Rye Patch Nevada mining area. If confirmed, these would be the only genuine emeralds known in the United States.

U. S Reno Nev Mackay School of Mines University of Nevada Rye Patch United States

Moderate Slovak cabinet list and Bratislava unrest

The new moderate Slovak cabinet led by Premier Karl Sidor was announced listing key portfolios including interior Sokol and education Siyak. In Bratislava a Saturday night rally by the German community drew about 8,000, with bombs and gunfire reported and clashes that the Hlinka party said caused eighteen deaths. Czech troops began retreat toward Prague as order was restored.

Karl Sidor Sokol Josef Siyak Rome Pope Pius XII Stano Peter Zacko Hlinka Party Slovak Industrial Organization Alexander Hrndar Gesa Fritz Bratislava Slovakia Prague Austria Karmasin Hlinka

France Faces New Refugee Challenge as Italian Jews Flee

Paris reports Spain offers a partial outlet for refugees while Italy orders Jews who entered since 1919 to leave. About 5,000 to 6,000 Jews are affected. Rome and Florence note departures, with measures tightening at the Italian frontier and possible grace periods for unsettled cases.

Paris Spain France Italy Burgos Catalonia Rome Florence

Robert Shaw To Speak At County Legion Auxiliary Meeting

Thomas H. Wiley Linn county commander and Mrs. James P. Winn Cedar Rapids county chairman will preside at a joint Linn county Legion and auxiliary meeting in St. Patrick's church auditorium Fairfax Dinner at 7 pm Lieut Col Probert J Shaw Sigourney infantry reserve department national defense chairman will be principal speaker District officers and 150 representatives from Linn county's 11 posts will attend.

Thomas H. Wiley Walker Linn County American Legion James P. Winn Cedar Rapids The Legion Auxiliary Linn County Legion Auxiliary St. Patrick’s Church Fairfax Pone Probert J. Shaw Thefantry Reserve Sigourney Department National Defense Legion

President Roosevelt Faces 1938 Tax Deadline Alone

The President works in privacy at the White House study drafting his 1938 income tax return. He handles the task solo without outside aid, detailing his $75,000 salary and property holdings in New York and Georgia as the March 15 deadline approaches.

Washington INS United States Roosevelt White House New York Georgia

Estranged Spanish King and Queen Attend Baptism

Former King Alfonso and Queen Ena of Spain appeared amiable at the baptism of Princess Maria of Asturias daughter. They arrived separately, Alfonso kissed Ena's hand, and they laughed together as the child cried during the ceremony. They departed separately.

Rome Alfonso Ena Spain Maria of Asturias

Stolen Jewels Recovered In Palm Springs Heist

San Bernardino police say they recovered at least 75000 dollars worth of jewels stolen in a Palm Springs robbery. Three men are in custody as part of the case involving a 100000 dollar collection belonging to Ruth Brown of Seattle.

San Bernardino Calif INS Palm Springs Ruth A. Brown Seattle

Germany Readies Fresh Moves After Austrian Plebiscite

A World War II era briefing notes that Hitler aims to push Austria into a new status, with Vienna ceremonies to mark the anniversary as Germany tightens control over Czechoslovakia and seeks broader dominance in Eastern Europe. It suggests Poland, Memel, and Danzig may follow under pressure.

Hitler Austria Germany Greater Vienna Schuschnigg Reich Czechoslovakia Joseph Tiso Poland Memel Danzig Roumania Spain

Funeral services held for Mrs Frank Buckely in Clarence

Funeral services were held in the Methodist church Saturday for Mrs Frank Buckely who died at her home Thursday. Born near Clarence on December 16 1876 she lived her entire life in the area and was a member of the Methodist church and the Eastern Star. She is survived by her husband six children Walter Charles and How-

Clarence Methodist Church Frank Buckely Eastern Star Walter Charles How

Robinson Family Obituary Fragments Mention Clarence Residents

Fragmentary obituary notes Roy of Fort Des Moines Mrs Norman Goldsmith of Clarence and Florence of Davenport with two brothers J E and William Robinson of Clarence cited among survivors in a local notice.

Ard Roy Fort Des Moines Norman Goldsmith Clarence Florence Davenport J. E. and William Robinson

Former Wisconsin Solon Sentenced Again

Raymond J. Cannon former representative of Wisconsin Fourth district received 90 days in the workhouse after family reported him drunken and unmanageable. Police arrested him at a downtown office where he proposed to rehabilitate his law practice after release from a hospital commitment.

Milwaukee Raymond J. Cannon Wisconsin Congress Cannon Milwaukee County

Will Ask Retail Grocers To Aid Food Relief Plan

The agriculture department will ask private retail grocers to cooperate with a pilot program to supply surplus farm products to relief clients through corner groceries rather than government agencies. The plan, to be presented to the Food and Grocery Conference, may first run in five to six mid sized cities before broader use.

Washington Agriculture Department Food and Grocery Conference FSCC

Maneuvers Convince Chiefs Bases Needed

Secretary of the Navy Claude A. Swanson said the recent fleet maneuvers convinced American naval experts of the need for submarine destroyer and airplane bases in the Atlantic.

Charleston S. C Claude A. Swanson Atlantic

Sentencing Deferred for Two Convicted Spies

Federal Judge Ralph Jenney postponed until March 20 the sentencing for Mikhail Gorin and Hafis Salich who were found guilty of espionage in Los Angeles. The delay leaves unresolved their punishment for the court case endings.

Los Angeles Ralph Jenney Mikhail Gorin Hafis Salich

Ben E. Miller Funeral Set for Cedar Rapids

Ben Edgar Miller formerly of Cedar Rapids died in San Diego March 4 and will arrive Tuesday for services at Turner chapel in Cedar Rapids Wednesday at 2 pm with Rev. R J Campbell presiding and Oak Hill cemetery burial. Mrs J B Elfeffer of Grand Island Nebraska dies at home and funeral at Oak Hill cemetery Monday with Rev James H Blackstone officiating. Also survived by one son of Omaha. Kuba funeral home handles local arrangements.

Ben Edgar Miller Cedar Rapids San Diego Calif Turner Chapel R. J. Campbell Oak Hill Cemetery J. B. Elfeffer Grand Island Neb Dolly Whiteneck James H. Blackstone Elfeffer Omaha Kuba Funeral Home

Funeral rites for William Buckton arranged at BradyMortuary

Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p m in the Brady mortuary officiated by Rev George A Stauffacher and Crescent Masonic lodge Burial follows at Cedar Memorial park Friends may call after 1 p m Sunday All Master Masons asked to assemble at Masonic hall at 1 30 p m Monday to attend the service in a body

William Buckton Brady Mortuary George A. Stauffacher Crescent Masonic Lodge Cedar Memorial Park Masonic Hall

Knights of Columbus to pray rosary for Marion A. Scolaro

The Knights of Columbus will recite the rosary for Marion A. Scolaro at 7 o clock tonight at Monahan funeral home.

Knights of Columbus Marion A. Scolaro Monahan Funeral Home

Services at Immaculate Conception Church Monday

A service will be held at 9 a.m. Monday in the Immaculate Conception Church conducted by Msgr. John M. Molloy.

Immaculate Conception Church Msgr John M. Molloy

LaGuardia Silent As Reporter Gets Train Interview

A Cedar Rapids reporter barely caught Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia aboard the City of San Francisco during a Saturday night pass through town. The mayor, en route to the San Francisco world’s fair, had no statement for the local paper.

Seventh Avenue LaGuardia Fourth Estate Fiorello LaGuardia New York City Cedar Rapids San Francisco

Roosevelt Seeks Front Line Trench Duty If War Comes

James Roosevelt son of the President and film executive said he would want to be in the front line trenches if the United States enters a war. He spoke after arriving by plane from New York for the Golden Gate International Exposition, replying to Maj. Gen. Smedley D. Butler.

San Francisco INS United States James Roosevelt New York Golden Gate International Exposition Smedley D. Butler

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Industrialists and War Dept Sen M. M. Logan Harry H. Woodring Megr Molloy Pope Oklahems City Omaha Ag Miami Ease Sioux City New Orleans Cincinnati Salt Cleveland Angeles Detroit Robert Shaw of Legion and Auxiliary del Monte LUX LUX Flakes Ige Bisquick Ige Pillsbury Agus Ly Hacha Solon Cedar Rapids Printing CO W.T. Sands Second St. NE DIAL Studebaker America American Automobile Association Studebakers Gilmore Run Yosemite Park 16Th Ave. SW Kadlec Brothers Ben E. Miller M. A. Scolaro Services Hardiweave
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