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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1936
Page
1
The row over Hearst telegrams in the U S Senate ignites a fight about the bill of rights with critics arguing the case tests constitutional protections. Minton flags Hearst’s private life while Dickinson rejects active campaigning and Brookhart weighs a comeback. Linville enters Republican Senate race amid Iowa political intrigue.
Guy P. Linville former United States district attorney Linn County attorney and Cedar Rapids lawyer announced his candidacy for United States senator in the Republican primary. He will push farm policy as a central issue and has held major party posts in Linn County. He noted the farmer laborer and middle man have faced hardship in recent years and pledged to run on those conditions.
Des Moines municipal race advances with campaigns closing next Monday and concurrent elections in Cedar Rapids. Twenty-two candidates for council and municipal court spoke at a meeting, with nineteen of twenty-two in attendance as they answered five minute questions on topics tied to their offices.
The Gazette notes crowded halls as candidates for mayor and one commissioner share programs and bond views. It explains voters deserve clear ideas on city governance and asks ten council candidates to state qualifications proposed changes and any ordinance repeal or amendment plans.
The piece highlights voters and supporters criticizing Waig's column on beer license and dance hall regulations as mere election issues. It suggests resentful attitudes toward open discussion of real or trumped-up issues show concern not for good government but for political advantage.
In Douglas Arizona United States and Mexican forces combed rugged terrain between Douglas and Tucson for a four seat Cessna cabin plane missing since 11 15 p m Wednesday. Pilot Paul Odneal 30 and four passengers including Harold A Marks 31 and John Powles 35 were on board with no good prospects for survival.
Rep. Taber of New York called for a public list of all payments exceeding 1000 dollars from the agricultural adjustment administration. He cited a comptroller general letter contradicting a six month timeline given by Secretary Wallace to obtain the data.
Naomi Anderson age 11 of 1029 Third avenue SE suffered head and leg bruises and a forehead vein rupture at 4 45 pm Thursday after being struck while crossing A avenue via duct. Driver F L Sullivan of 403 Longwood drive NE took her to a doctor and then home.
A group of elderly Jacobites marched to Trafalgar Square and proclaimed Prince Ruprecht of Bavaria rightful king of Great Britain. Police escorted the procession past traffic to the statue of Charles I for a memorial service and bearing wreaths.
A Cedar Rapids notice outlines the 1936 automobile toll schedule and municipal charges. It specifies anticipated revenue, payable locations, and the effective start date for toll collection in the city limits.
Vera Stretz cried on the stand as she recounted meeting German industrialist Dr. Fritz Gebhardt aboard the Vulcania and in Havana on New Year's Eve 1934. She described his attentions and professed love, detailing their March 1935 romance and her decision to move, while noting his status and education.
A 1936 essay contrasts an old man on Edgartown who never leaves the island with an Buffalo woman who never visits Niagara Falls and a London shopkeeper who never changes his routines. It argues some people find life in small worlds, valuing habit over movement, yet may know life as fully as globe trotors.
Cedar Rapids saw clear skies and bright weather Friday after winds carried dust and sent temperatures plummeting on Thursday. The day opened with a 30 degree low and climbed to 39 by late morning, reaching 49 by 2:30 p.m.
A Cedar Rapids chamber committee of dairymen and university leaders met to set prizes and preliminary details for the All Iowa Dairy Show and Livestock Exposition to be held the week of Sept. 13 in Cedar Rapids. Attendees included leaders from Iowa State College and several breed associations across the state.
An earthquake in the Kars region near the Turkish frontier destroyed hundreds of buildings across twelve villages. Officials reported no casualties.
New Jersey Governor Harold G Hoffman accused the Hauptmann case of unfairness and prejudice and said he would consider a further reprieve only if advised he has that right He urged a legislative investigation into state officials involved in the Lindbergh murder case ahead of Hauptmanns scheduled execution next Tuesday night
New York reports a barred lawyer with pharmacy knowledge, described as capable of the Lindbergh crime, is under surveillance by Gov. Hoffman aides. The Daily Mirror says Hauptmann may receive a second 30 day reprieve within 48 hours as investigations continue.
In Trenton the warden of the state prison denied an unconfirmed report that Bruno Hauptmann altered his story about the Lindbergh ransom money. The Bronx carpenter, sentenced to die next Tuesday, was alleged to have admitted buying the funds, but Warden Kimberling said Hauptmann has not changed his original statement.
Mrs Anna Johnston 38 testifies about a love affair with Floyd Horton that she says led to his wife Ella Horton's murder. Prosecutors argue the poison came from capsules Johnston prepared. The defense challenges bottle identity and Mrs Horton’s capsule contents as evidence.
House leaders dump the senate anti lobby bill and back a Smith draft exempting departmental lobbyists from registration. The bill narrows the focus to legislative influence and keeps high paid lawyers from being forced to register.
Congressional interrogation reveals Townsend movement scooped about 951 964.09 dollars from January 1934 to December 1935 with 12 585 dollars earned in 1935 by Robert E. Clements. He cited salaries and dividends from CARP Ltd Prosperity Publishing and other sources. Dr Francis E Townsend founder noted at Long Beach event.
Firemen battled a roaring blaze at the Hadsell Wrecking Company warehouse at K avenue and Fifth street NW. Loss stayed mostly in the building and its lumber contents. Firefighters checked for hidden sparks and found no determined cause. Alarm at 9 10. Scene cleared after hours of inspection.
The Senate on Friday passed legislation authorizing the Farm Credit Administration to adjust and settle losses suffered in 1929 and 1930 by cooperative marketing associations that had agreed with the old Farm Board to withhold grain from the market. The measure proceeds to the House.
The Senate approved an additional $12,500 for the Black lobby committee with no dissent. The panel had requested $25,000 more, but the Senate Audit and Control Committee cut the sum in half from an original $50,000 appropriation.
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