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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1938
Page
1
The record shows nine Iowa representatives split on the union dollar navy expansion bill with two Dems voting yes and two voting no while four Republicans opposed. The piece notes talk of a larger air force versus a heavy navy and cites political figures and fiscal concerns.
Britain will sidestep commitments on Czechoslovak independence as the cabinet merges the German Agrarian league with Konrad Henlein's Sudeten German party to form the largest bloc in the chamber. Cabinet rejects Soviet talks and signals a broad policy for Europe with possible aid to France and intensified rearmament.
TOKIO AP Ambassador Joseph C. Grew delivers the United States demand for indemnification for the sinking of the Gunboat Panay. The amount is not announced but expected to exceed one million dollars. Japan previously promised indemnification and other amends after the Panay sinking on the Yangtze river patrol in which four foreigners died December 12.
Secretary Hull stated the United States cannot modify or lift the arms embargo on Spain. The formal reply, sent to the Foreign Policy association, refused persistent appeals by the Spanish loyalist government representatives.
The fragment references 13 000 000 unemployed and vast TVA spending, likening U S economic policy to Dnieprostroi and Roosevelt era trials, but it lacks a concrete incident or outcome to summarize.
This piece contrasts two mind types the abstract dreaming mind and the concrete scheming mind. It argues balance yields progress, citing Lincoln as the union of vision and skill, and notes the dreamer endures while the schemer fades.
German ambassador Carl Ritter pressed Brazil to allow Nazi cultural activity for 155,000 Germans, but Foreign Minister Oswaldo Aranha rejected the protest note. President Getulio Vargas maintains the ban and argues the Nazi program is political.
President Roosevelt will depart by special train Tuesday night for a ten day visit to Warm Springs Georgia. He will stop at Gainesville Wednesday morning to dedicate Roosevelt Square a section rebuilt with federal aid after the 1936 tornado.
Herbert Hoover will give his first public address after returning from Europe at a Council on Foreign Relations dinner in New York. The hour long broadcast will air at 10 p.m. on WJZ NBC with the topic to be announced.
China’s red army claims Japanese forces are near defeat as guerrilla actions sever transport links in Hopeh and Shansi. Yu Cheng-tsao cites 40 000 troops isolated and rail lines cut with dozens of railway towns overrun by Chinese snipers and air resupply limited.
Premier Prince Fumimaro Konoye told the diet that Japan will never yield an inch of territory the army has occupied in China, underscoring firm wartime aims and resolve.
A column notes the rise of young business advocates calling themselves Nation's Smaller Business Council. The piece jokes about their rapid organization with five vice presidents and likens their growth to a budding monopoly, reflecting a playful 1938 critique.
Dr Kauer head of the Austrian Evangelical supreme church council swore an oath of loyalty to Adolf Hitler, the first state church official to do so, administered by Oswald Menghin. The protestant leader praised the Fuehrer and contrasted with German Niemoeller in confinement.
Senator Guy M Gillette of Iowa supported the Wheeler amendment to restrict government reorganization measures by the President. A recheck showed Gillette voted Yes and Clyde Herring No, though the amendment was defeated.
An inquest will be held Wednesday at 1 30 p m in the Linn county courthouse second floor courtroom into the deaths of two hikers believed to be John Holt and Pete Patrick of Omaha. The driver of the truck involved has not reported the accident and is given a chance to testify. Sheriff James Smith and Deputy Sheriff Larry Condon will present evidence as coroner Dr B L Knight presides. The open inquest seeks information to avoid future liability and is public.
Washington officials report the House approved a Senate amendment to the independent offices supply bill, increasing rural electrification funds from 30 million to 40 million dollars. Representative Starnes of Alabama moved to accept the Senate figure, overriding Roosevelt’s budget guidance.
Four American oil firms with Mexican properties petitioned the State Department to protest Mexico's expropriation of 400 million dollars in British and American oil assets. The companies called the move a denial of justice and urged an amicable settlement.
President Lazaro Cardenas assured Mexico’s industry that the expropriation of 17 foreign oil companies is an exceptional measure and no similar action is planned against other businesses. The treasury moves to fix compensation for about 400 million dollars while inviting company reps to discuss indemnity and payment terms. A labor parade is planned for tomorrow.
President Roosevelt issue a proclamation urging national observance of April 13 as Thomas Jefferson’s birthday. Officials and citizens are asked to display flags and hold ceremonies in schools churches and other places. Jefferson is praised as an advocate of great causes and high ideals of human freedom.
Kaunas military commander imposes siegelike rules as cabinet resignations over Poland’s ultimatum spark unrest. President Smetona reportedly delays accepting the resignation while seeking a new government and possible replacement for Premier Tubelis. Lithuania's students enter a 10 day mourning period.
Albert Ewart a 28 year old former director of athletics and history teacher at a Marion junior high school was jailed for six months after being caught stealing twelve chickens from Jake Suterman. He had admitted a three year chicken stealing spree totaling around two thousand dollars in value.
Administration supporters defeated three attempts to curb the reorganization measure in a Senate session. Key votes included a 50 to 33 rejection of Nevadas Pittman amendment to exempt forest service, a 41 to 41 tie then 38 to 38 defeat on Clarks veterans bureau change, and a 63 to 10 rejection of an amendment setting six administrative assistants qualifications. Earlier Byrd proposed 10 percent cuts, rejected 56 to 28.
John Roosevelt youngest son of the President received an offer to be assistant director of publicity with the Allied Graphic Arts Cooperative Corp in New York. The job includes a salary typical for beginners and a requirement to purchase 200 shares of stock for every ten dollars of salary.
Washington observers were surprised as Japanes e cherry blossoms opened early, contradicting forecasts they would bloom on April 1. The pink flowers appeared Tuesday in full display, signaling an unseasonal advance.
Arthur E. Morgan refused to justify why he should not be removed as TVA chairman after President Roosevelt ordered him to show cause by 1:30 PM. Morgan said no action was necessary and planned to return to Yellow Springs. Washington speculated on executive removal and a possible successor, with Congress likely to investigate the TVA feud among directors Lilienthal and Morgan.
A classified page highlights diverse home services in classifications 5 10 11 12 13 and 14. The Want Ad section promotes painting papering remodeling lawn care screen cleaning wall washing and more with offerings from qualified providers.
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