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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1940

Page

6

President Roosevelt denies remark about Farley in column

President Roosevelt rejected claims from a Washington Post column and other repeaters that he favored placing James A Farley second on a ticket led by Cordell Hull. Lindley defended the piece, while Roosevelt condemned columnists misstatements and defended Farley’s religious freedom stance.

Washington Farles Roosevelt Farley Cordell Hull Hull Lindley Faries Atterney Robert H Jackson Paul Veo McNutt Burton K Wheeler D' Montim Tne South

Welles Denies Peace Plan In Europe Tour

Sumner Welles wrapped up a 24 day Europe trip by denying any peace plans or proposals were received or conveyed. He said his mission was to gather information for the President and Secretary of State. He left Rome for Geneva to sail home aboard the Conte di Savoia.

Rome Sumner Welles Europe Mondas Brenner Pass Welles Berlin Paris London Geneva Mussion Am IL Galeazzo Ciano Roosevelt Benito Mussolini Adolf Hitler Brennero William Phillips Count Ciano Marchese Lanza Cayete

Nine Convicted in Insurance Fraud Plot

Federal jury convicts nine of 37 defendants in a conspiracy to defraud insurers through fake auto accidents. Judge Robert C Bell frees 28 acquitted, says harsher jury sentiment may appear next time. Motions for new trials to be filed. sentencing set after April 1. Convicted include John F. Rethie and several Omaha and Fort Calhoun defendants with counts varying from one to seven. penalties: conspiracy up to two years, mail fraud up to five per count.

Omaila Apoo Touesdas Robert C Bell Duluth Minn John C Mullen Bell John F Rethie Fremont Assyrian Garfield Bruner Omaha Fsther Talbot Homer Bebbitt Hush Clarence Philbrook Fort Calhoun James 1. Raitt Ladie Dudge Bell

Guilty Verdicts Prompt Deferred Sentences for Defendants

The jury found the most guilty party convict as the trial concluded. During proceedings two defendants Guy Amos Parker and Michael A Schultz pled guilty. Richard and William Talbot sons of Esther Talbot pled no defense. Their sentences were deferred after the trial.

Guy Amos Parker Michael A Schultz Richard William Talbot Esther Talbot

Finns Anticipate Renewed War with Soviet Russia

Washington dispatch says Finland fears renewed war with Soviet Russia before Europe peace is restored. Helsinki orders its U S legation to keep negotiating in North America for war supplies as Colonel Per Zilliacus confirms the move.

Washington INS Finland Russia Europe Helsinki United States North America Per Zilliacus

Giard Couple Hurt In Highway Crash

Special to The Gazette McGregor Mr and Mrs John Ronquist of Giard were brought to McGregor hospital late Tuesday with serious injuries after a head on collision on Highway 52 one mile from Garnaville near the Herman Dittmer farm. Mr Ronquist age 56 suffered a dislocated hip and broken ribs while Mrs Ronquist age 53 had both legs broken and a serious brain injury. An ambulance from Town City transported them to the hospital as authorities investigate the accident. The driver of the other car, said to be a salesman, was not yet identified.

the Gazette Mcgregor John Ronquist Giard McGregor Hospital Garnaville Herman Dittmer Ronquist Town City

Radio Schedule Snapshot From Des Moines Stations

A dense list of programs across WOI WMT WGN WCCO WSUI WHO KFJB and others describes a full day of radio offerings. Entries include news morning parade farm programs musical hour sports and orchestral showcases with numerous hosts and performers listed by station and time.

WMT WOI WPA WGN Mianishi WCCO Amos 'N Andy KPFJB Mr Keen Tracer Lum and Amer KFJB WAMT Fulton Lewis Cant, Herne Wwccco Burns and Allen Marshalltown High School Richard Himber Orch Leonard Keller AI Pearce WSUI Children Hollywood Playhouse KFIB KEIB Quicksilver Lone Ranger Wweco Dr Christian Che Arguelle Wwu Wat Raymond Gram Swine Billy Repato Star Theater Howard McCreers Wccg Curteyn Everett Noarland Erskine Hawkins Orrin Tucker Ted Travers Ella Fitzgerald Joe Reichman Arch Bob Jerry Smith Boone KFSB Assembly of God Levi Hawkins WOII Musical Chimes Happy Hank Blue Ribbon Melodies Morning Chapel MHO Coffee Pot Inn Red River Strine Blue Ribbon Meladire Hollywood Betty Wells the Deacon Wwcco Pretty Kitty Kelly Hilltop House WM1 June Baker Kitty Kelly Julia Blake HO Ovid Harum KFEJB Dr Malone Hannah KPJB Myrt Marge Don Pedro Hillton House Harold Turner Plano WG Guiding Light I—Oragan Mary Sothern Melody Time Sam Carters Elm Street Woman Farm Don Roth WF Voice of Iowan Ralph Slade Right To Happiness Wwee Wecom Rong Lem Martha KFUJB Ralph Ginsbursh Lanny Ross Light of the World Johnny Duffs Joyce Jordan Arnold Grimm Wgn—Yar Judy Jane Ensemble Moderne Honeymoon Hill Bill Austin Ma Perkins Mark Love Len Wcco—School of the Air Pop Younh Aeet Ma Brown Court Hussey Kitty Keene Stella Dallas Lorenzo Jones Ed_ McConnell Widder Brown Democracy In Action Kathleen Carnes Harold Tur Kathleen Norris Rhythm Cedar Rapids Woman's Club Dick Kuhn s_orch Wccoo Caroline’s Store Johnson Family Bill White Charlie Flagler Scattergood "Baines O'Neills Herbie Kay Billy and Betty Julia Iowa State Lawrence Salerno Jack Armstrong Europe Ellen Randolph KF'83

Penetro Nose Drops Claim Swift Relief From Head Colds

Advertises Penetro Nose Drops as a fast remedy for stuffy noses during colds. Two drops supposedly clear airways, reduce congestion, and shorten the duration of head cold misery. Ends with a call to use the product for free and easy breathing.

Hudson Six promises the best 30 minutes behind the wheel

A speaker recalls upgrading from an older model to the Hudson Six and invites readers to test drive the car on their daily route. The ad emphasizes the car’s looks and value and claims the test ride will be the best 30 minutes spent driving.

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