16 Mar 1939
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1939
Page
1
The article notes Cedar Rapids seeks 7,500 booster tickets at $1 to sustain organized baseball. It warns that insufficient public interest could end baseball, urging supporters to buy tickets now.
Discussion centers on Hitler Mussolini and potential showdowns with Britain France or Russia. Benes denounces Munich pact as meaningless while Roosevelt faces critique from Mussolini. Iowa debates a state department of public safety and highway patrol placement amid political maneuvering. Insurance proxy schemes surface in a labor union probe linking to director elections.
The Iowa House approved an amendment removing relief restrictions on beer sales and backed fines on permit bonds. Rep. Leo Hoegh called curbs “un-American” as the vote passed 50 to 29. Iowa also defeated an attempt to bar county supervisors from issuing class B permits outside cities in a 49 to 45 vote amid concerns over roadhouses and bootlegging.
A 1938 reflection questions the direction of global events and leaders amid uncertain times. The author ponders Munich, the New Deal, unity in church life, and whether knowing too much can mislead, ending with the caution that ignorance may be safer.
In the Iowa house Rep Elmer A Johnson asked about Des Moines venues selling liquor and cocktails. Rep Frank Hallagan cited a recent hotel raid with an officer stationed outside a stag party noting the police were in close proximity to the situation.
A fragment notes a government push to force employers to retain individuals who have confessed to crimes, signaling a challenge to existing employment practices and potential precedent change.
State examiners urge Linn County to appoint a central purchasing agent to oversee all supplies under county auditor supervision and board approval. The 1937 audit found 74 clerical errors and $32,398.71 in wrong postings, with $2,748.33 due the county and $100.53 due others. The report notes no wilful irregularities and references overtime payment concerns for bailiffs.
A plan by Iowa Electric Light and Power chief Earle G. Nichols to lower Cedar Rapids electric rates could save domestic customers up to 30 cents monthly, commercial users up to $1, and power service customers up to 80 cents. The city council tabled the proposal for study, with Mayor Frank K. Hahn cautioning against rushing action. The new rates would apply after April 1, with detailed tiered charges shown, and impact varies by monthly kilowatt hour usage.
Secretary Morgenthau said the administration's tax revision plan would not be released before after the first week in April. He would discuss taxes only when testifying before the House Ways and Means Committee. He resumes work after a two week vacation starting March 24.
In Mishawaka Indiana a fox terrier named Rex reappeared after eleven and a half years when Mrs. Klein heard scratching at the yard. She matched markings to an old photo and confirmed the dog was the missing pet. The dog recalled tricks taught as a pup.
Col. F. C. Harrington told a house appropriations subcommittee that WPA rolls could be cut in half by July 1, 1940. He supported a $150 million request to extend operations and said the agency is not permanent and could be liquidated eventually. Some members noted halving would rely on more private employment.
Two local boys James Pfiffner aged 13 and John Freeman aged 10 fled bullies and spent about an hour underground in a storm sewer from Third Avenue SW to the North Western tracks. They followed orders to keep going but became lost until signaling a manhole via sticks. George Kubasa aided in their rescue at a Third Avenue location.
AP reports from the Monte Pascoal indicate four German airmen rescued after their plane forced down at sea near the South American coast. The attempt aimed for a new long distance non stop record from Germany to South America, but motor trouble likely caused the crash.
London reports say Britain and France will recall their ambassadors from Berlin to protest Germanys march into Czechoslovakia. Prime Minister Chamberlain hinted Sir Nevile Henderson may be summoned home to report on Germanys eastern advance amid questions on protesting the invasion.
Death Valley Scotty says the Death Valley castle is for sale in a move explained amid his desert fame. He quotes a $2,381,000 price for about 12,000 acres and a 22 mile fence, noting the park now welcomes crowds and ranger presence. He values solitude and laments growing crowds in Death Valley.
Czech minister Vladimir Hurban refused to surrender the Prague legation to German control without a written, signed instruction from Prague. He told Karl Rosenberg that only a written order from President Hacha could relinquish Czech authority, amid reports Prague’s fate under a German protectorate.
Prague reports Hitler absorbs Slovakia under German protection and imposes control over Bohemia Moravia while Hungary annexes Carpatho Ukraine and borders Poland. Berlin circles expect rapid moves toward Danzig Memel and Ukraine as Croatia seeks freedom from Yugoslavia.
Exiled former Czechoslovak president Eduard Benes, visiting Chicago as a university professor, condemns the Sudetenland crisis shifts and the Munich powers promise, urging free Czechs and Slovaks worldwide to continue the fight for freedom despite occupation. He warns Europe will lose peace and order if the dismemberment continues.
Prague reports Hitler accepts protection of Slovakia after Tiso declares independence. Decree from Hradcany makes Bohemia Moravia an autonomous protectorate within Greater Germany. All 2500000 Slovak residents gain protection, Jews denied equal status, German laws apply.
Arthur Bugs Baer questions whether the Monroe doctrine, a 116 year old American document, has ever been translated into other languages. He notes its independence and liberty while criticizing Europe’s influence in South America and wonders about translation of its core ideas.
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