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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1938

Page

12

Roosevelt far from dictatorship critics say

Charles Michelson of the Democratic National Committee argues Roosevelt would need a long way to go toward dictatorship. He cites the TVA dispute and the veto power clash over the government reorganization bill as signs of dangers to democratic norms. He notes Roosevelt’s public stenographic release of records from TVA inquiry as a contrast to Hitler’s secrecy.

Washington INS Charles Michelson Saturnine Democratic National Committee Roosevelt Michelson TVA Hitler United States

Poland and Lithuania End Wilno Dispute Seeks Stable Ties

Poland and Lithuania cut all relations after Wilno was seized, agreeing to end the crisis by forbidding discussion of the issue. Lithuania ceded control while Poland guaranteed independence and pledged to ease future relations despite a mobilized frontier and two-decade enmity.

Lithuania Warsaw Poland Wilno

Lithuania Bows to Polish Ultimatum on Border

Kaunas surrender followed Poland’s demand to avoid bloodshed and exchange of ministers by March 31. Parliament endorsed the government’s move amid bitterness and fears of a German move in Memel, while Berlin signaled tolerance of the capitulation.

Kaunas Lithuania Poland Europe Memel Berlin Reichsfuhrer Hitler

Out-of-Season Game Ring Busted Near Omaha

Sheriff says state and federal game wardens ended a four-year search by arresting three men and turning a fourth over to federal authorities for supplying out-of-season game to Omaha night clubs. Ben Kernes Leo Bogen Elmer Eaton pled guilty and were fined while Medford James, leader of the group, pled guilty in Omaha and awaits sentencing.

Plattsmouth Neb Homer Sylvester Omaha Ben Kernes Elmer Eaton Leo Bogen Medford James James Kernes Nebraska City James Island Missouri River Cass-etee Sylvester

No War Predicted This Year or Next by Beaverbrook

New York report quotes British publisher Lord Beaverbrook saying there will be no war in Europe this year or next year. He asserts a lasting peace and dismisses rumors of imminent conflict.

New York Europe Leoa Beaverbrook

Actress Sigrid Gurie Flees Train Hide and Seek Bust

Hollywood report says actress Sigrid Gurie sped east on the Santa Fe Chief to dodge two deputy marshals serving a divorce deposition. They allegedly did not search the ladies room as the train moved from Los Angeles to the Mojave, finally boarding at San Bernardino and searching every Pullman except the ladies room.

Hollywood Sigrid Gurie Santa Fe Miss Gurie Los Angeles Mojave Desert Goldwyn London Stewart Frank Gravatte Pasadena San Bernardino County San Bernardino

Troubled World Stage at Glance

AP summarizes rising tensions across continents. Kaunas yields to Polish settlement terms averting conflict. In Warsaw, Polish officials celebrate a settlement amid violent anti-Jewish riots leaving two dead and about 100 injured. Mexico’s oil workers end a folded arms strike and will cooperate with the government in running the expropriated foreign oil industry valued at 400 million dollars.

Associated Press Kaunas Lithuania Warsaw Poland Mexico City Praha Mediterranean Shanghai Shantung

Lily Pons cancels Vienna appearance over Nazi threats

Detroit dispatch reports Lily Pons, during a visit for a concert, cancels her April engagement in Vienna. She says she refuses to be in a city under Nazi control and fears fine music will soon vanish there. Pons plans a six week European tour next month.

Detroit INS Lily Pons Vienna Miss Pons Vienna Opera Company

Easy Passage Of Navy Measure Is Expected Monday

Washington insiders say the administration will win a decisive House vote on the billion dollar naval expansion bill when Congress reconvenes Monday. Leaders expect at least a 3 to 1 margin to approve the measure and send it to the Senate despite intense criticism. The naval policy clause was ruled not germane and removed on a procedural objection.

Washington INS Congress Roosevelt House Senate

Peru Breaks Diplomatic Ties With Spain

Lima reports Peru severed relations with loyalist Spain over Barcelona intransigence. The move followed failed talks to free 18 Spaniards seized with other refugees at the Madrid consulate, where police raided and detained 50 Peruvians and 360 Spaniards under the Peruvian flag.

Lima Peru Spain Barcelona Madrid

Humorist Will Speak At Chamber Of Commerce Farm Dinner

Jimmy Gheen of New York City will be principal speaker at the Shrine temple Thursday night dinner for Farm Bureau members. Iowa State College officials H. H. Kildee and T. W. Schultz are listed as attending. Rex Conn handles Farm Bureau reservations. Tickets are 1.60 with meals for two. Special musical numbers are planned with Marguerite Michel Evelyn Aschenbrenner and Billy Boston.

Chamber of Commerce Farm Bureau Shrine Temple Jimmy Gheen New York City H. H. Kildee Iowa State College T. W. Schultz R. K. Bliss Iowa State College Extension Service Rex Conn Marguerite Michel Evelyn Aschenbrenner Billy Boston J. J. Shepard Gheen District of Columbia Canada Chambers of Commerce Roosevelt New York Civil Service Bethlehem Niagara Falls N. Y Albany N.Y Florida State Chamber of Commerce

Nazi Led Cleaning Brigades For Austrian Jews

Vienna reports Nazi storm troopers conscripted hundreds of Jews into cleaning brigades with all but about ten percent of workers being men. The Vienna Jewish community building and major synagogue were closed and guarded, with a sign noting no Sabbath service. Authorities linked actions to alleged funds to former Chancellor Schuschnigg. Also, Odo Neustaedter Stuerfer, former public welfare secretary, died by suicide while under protective custody near Moedling.

Vienna United Press Kurt Schuschnigg Odo Neustaedter-Stuerfer Engelbert Dollfuss Moedling

Radio Stolen From Waubeck Man's Auto

William H. Paul of Waubeck reported a radio valued at 25 dollars stolen from his car between 8 30 and 9 45 p m Saturday night in the alley between First and A avenues and Second and Third streets NE The car was not locked.

William H. Paul Waubeck First

Wheel and tire stolen from car at Wilson plant

R. W. Brennan of Cedar Rapids reported a spare wheel and tire stolen from his car while parked on the Wilson packing plant grounds between 3 and 11 p.m. Saturday. The items were valued at $8.50.

R. W. Brennan Cedar Rapids Wilson Packing Plant

Death notices and funeral arrangements for John M Young and Lloyd Lincicum

John Martin Young died at his Cedar Rapids home after a lingering illness. He was 63 and a retired commercial traveler for Ideal Furnace of Detroit. Survived by wife Elsie, two daughters, mother, five sisters, two brothers, and many relatives. services pending. Lloyd Lincicum, born 1906, died in Mason City area. funeral set for Monday at Barta chapel with several ministers officiating. burial in Linwood cemetery. He is survived by his parents, three brothers, two sisters, and several nieces and nephews.

John Martin Young Young Ideal Furnace Company Detroit Mich Earlville Iowa Cedar Rapids Dubuque Elsie Helen Margaret Marcella Ruth Mary Young Madison Wis Ned Winskill Sophia Waldman C. M. Young Gus Brummund Vern Bennett Cassville Henry Lancaster Carl Young First Church of Christ Scientist Masonic Lodge Turner Chapel Lloyd Lincicam Barta Chapel Frank H. Ward James H. Blackstone, Jr E. E. Russell Linwood Cemetery Lincicum Elliott Charles Lincicum Mason City Edmund Clear Lake Raymond Clyde Clarence Kettleson William Aubrey Albia

Funeral services for Miss Helen Keebaugh

Funeral services for Miss Helen Keebaugh will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in the Turner chapel officiated by Rev. W. G. McCrory. Burial will follow in Linwood cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.

Helen Keebaugh Turner Chapel W. G. McCrory Linwood Cemetery

Heiress Hazel Forbes Engaged to Harry Richman

Hazel Forbes heiress to toothpaste fortune in Palm Springs confirms engagement to Harry Richman noted nightclub entertainer. The announcement ties together Forbes family wealth and Richman’s show business fame in California.

Palm Springs Calif INS Hazel Forbes Harry Rich

Ford Sees South as Key to a Greater U S

Henry Ford predicts the southern United States will lead a stronger nation from his 75 000 acre plantation. He praises southern intelligence heritage and work ethic, cites soil fertility and climate for farming and timber, and foresees science boosting southern industry.

Ways INS South Henry Ford United States Ford International News Service

Newark Kidnapping Case Deepens with Suspect Linked to Notes

Investigators tie a Newark suspect to ransom notes in the Peter Levine kidnapping case. JaSOSKY’s alibi links him to a robbery claim, while Levine defends a suspect as a chiselers writer, noting typed notes differ from pencil writings and questioning the kidnapper’s identity.

Blinks Jasosky New Rochelle Newark Levine

Walker Man Reports Theft Of His Auto

Kenneth Butler of Walker reported to police Saturday night that his green car with black fenders and yellow wheels was stolen from in front of 111 Tenth street NE between 7 30 and 8 30 p.m. He said he had left his keys in the vehicle.

Kenneth Butler Walker Tenth Street

Britain ready to defend itself if challenged says Ramsbotham

In Lancaster Britain the minister of pensions Herwald Ramsbotham warned dictators that the country remains resolved to protect itself as in 1914. He declared the pledge firmly if anyone tries to test it, they will see Britain respond.

Lancaster England Great Britain Herwald Ramsbotham Pensions

Archduke Anton of Austria Denies Arrest Report

Reuters dispatch from Vienna says Archduke Anton of Austria denied reports that he had been arrested by Austrian Nazis. He claimed to be free and in good health at Somberg castle with Princess Ileana of Romania and their children nearby.

London Archduke Anton of Apsburg Reuters Vienna Tieana of Roumania

Earl of Kilnoul dies once famed London playboy

The Earl of Kilnoul died Saturday in London. Once a noted playboy, he married in 1928 his second wife Mary daughter of Kate Meyrick. He later left Mayfair life to pursue politics as a Labour member of the House of Lords. He supported the working class and participated in hunger marches against capitalists.

London Earl of KiInoul Mary Kate Meyrick Mayfair House of Lords

Subdistrict Music Contest Results

Subdistrict music contest results list ratings by category and school. West Union led with fourteen superior ratings followed by Fayette Maynard and others showing numerous excellent scores across chamber groups solo and band classifications.

West Union Fayette Superior Maynard Elkader Manchester Postville Fairbank Monona Waucoma Randalia Excellent Dundee Guttenberg Oelwein

Tipton Subdistrict Music Contest Ratings Released

Tipton rating results list contestants after Saturday afternoon events. Girls small vocal groups include Grand Mound West Liberty DeWitt West Branch Lost Nation Stanwood Tipton Lowden Wilton Junction all praised as superior or excellent. Boys small vocal class AA and A include Davenport Muscatine with superior. Class B C ratings for West Liberty Stanwood Wilton Junction London excellent superior. Mixed vocal class B C Wilton Junction Lon don excellent. Notable soloists include Vera Schindler Davenport Marge Heitz Muscatine Crystal Wharton Tipton.

Tipton Grand Mound West Liberty DeWitt West Branch Lost Nation Stanwood Superior Lowden Wilton Junction Davenport Muscatine London Vera Schindler Marge Heitz Crystal Wharton

Glee Club and Chorus Results Highlight Iowa Schools

Finals Saturday night showcased girls glee clubs from Lost Nation West Branch Clarence Stanwood Wilton Junction and De Witt West Liberty with superior ratings. Soprano soloists including Betty Ann Spenden Leatta Jorgensen Janet Heim Merle Meyer Marjorie Albee Marjorie Bailey Zola Gillette and Kathryn Chamberlain received excellent marks. Boys glee clubs and mixed chorus also placed with superior ratings across classes.

Corinne Foster West Liberty Superior Evelyn Haesemeyer Stanwood Bettie Thomas Mechanicsville Gertrude Stolte London Betty Ann Spenden Leatta Jorgensen Lost Nation Janet Heim Davenport Merle Meyer Marjorie Albee Muscatine Marjorie Bailey West Branch Zola Gillette Clinton Kathryn Chamberlain Clarence Wilton Junction de Witt Tipton Excellent

Sub district music contest results revealed across several schools

The Kalona Gazette lists multiple solo and group performances with Superior or Excellent ratings. Participants include Sigourney, Keota, Columbus Junction, Iowa City, Washington, Wellman, Ainsworth, Delta, and Wellman, with instrument categories from trumpet to violin and full orchestra.

Kalona Excellent Sigourney Keota Columbus Junction Superior Iowa City Wellman Cotter Washington Ainsworth Delta

New York Sclons Approve Ouster Of Govt Enemies

Albany AP report says New York legislature approved a bill to oust public officials who advocate forceful overthrow of the U S government. The measure, prompted by a controversy over Simons S Gerson and Isaacs, goes to Governor Lehman for signature or veto. Assembly opposition, led by Abbot Lew Moffat, calls it un American.

Albany N. Y New York Lehman John J. McNabee Manhattan Stanley Isaacs Simons S. Gerson Isaacs American Legion Assembly Abbot Lew Moffat

Shirley Temple presents badges to FDR grandkids Sistie and Buzzie

Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt visits the Little Miss Broadway set at Twentieth Century Fox and watches Shirley Temple perform a dance with Jimmy Durante. Shirley presents badges from her pretend police department to her guests, noting the two DalI grandchildren Sistie and Buzzie would enjoy them.

Hollywood Franklin D. Roosevelt Sistie Buzzie Shirley Temple Twentieth Century-Fox Shirley Jimmy Durante

Roosevelt Declares April 6 Army Day

President Roosevelt issued a proclamation naming April 6 Army Day and urged state governors to issue proclamations. He also ordered military establishments nationwide to assist civic groups in observance of the day.

Washington INS Roosevelt United States

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