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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1938
Page
22
A survey of nut nutrition notes high fat content and iron in pecans and chestnuts, urges adding nuts to meals. It cites U.S. Department of Agriculture guidance on cost per unit, storage to prevent rancidity, and several nut based recipes including nut rolls black walnut spice cake and pecan pie.
Georgia will go wet Monday but only Dougherty County meets all state revenue rules and has approved county option liquor sales. Several counties are expected to follow, while state rules remain stringent and take effect Saturday night, directing thirsty travelers to Dougherty for liquor.
DES MOINES AP Former U S Senator L J Dickinson of Algona sent a letter to John D M Hamilton Republican National Committee chairman commending the aggressiveness of his speeches. Dickinson, seeking reelection, said Iowans are weary of inconsistency and financial irresponsibility and that Hamilton's message of a militant effort to restore legal government is heartening.
Joseph Abdo of 806 Fifth Street SE sustained slight burns to his hand when a gas stove in his kitchen exploded at 4 46 p m Saturday. Firemen responded to the alarm and Put out the blaze that blew plaster from walls of his dwelling.
Duluth AP says the farmer labor convention platform committee proposed amending the Constitution to cap federal judges' terms at ten years. The platform also supports an anti lynching bill and a wage and hour measure.
Acting WPA Administrator Aubrey Williams urged continued federal aid to rural youths on relief. A WPA social research report said a revival of industrial activity would not quickly improve conditions in submarginal lands, and Williams called federal help essential for economic security of impoverished men and women in rural areas.
Japan's 1937-38 session ends after a clash between cabinet and legislature. The government passes a bill transferring control of the electric industry to the state and approves the 1938-39 budget of 833 million dollars plus a 1.4 billion supplementary for the war in China. The mobilization bill granting broad war emergency powers also passes amid party conflicts.
Detroit widow Elizabeth Nisbet seeks 60000 dollars from Bar Proprietors John Rudding and John Makara and Andrew Makara for serving liquor to 17 year old Orville Law shortly before he caused an auto accident that killed her husband last October. The suit alleges the establishments bore liability for the minor’s intoxication.
Bruce Swalley age 19 and a 13 year old boy were seen loitering near Moon funeral home at First avenue and Eighth street at 1130 p.m. Saturday. They followed a woman and accosted a pedestrian asking for a dime and admitted plans to snatch a purse. Swalley was arrested and held for investigation and the boy was ordered to report to Chief of Detectives Earl Stanley after school.
Mrs. Cleve Breckenridge reported a white robin seen in her yard beginning Wednesday. Neighbors doubted the claim until ornithologists arrived to examine the unusual bird and confirm its robin-like song and familiar mate.
Investigator Eugene O Connor of the fraud bureau asserts wholesale illegal registration in Chicago. He says registration frauds are rampant not only in river wards but also in some of the citys best residential districts.
Everett Jones, a 33 year old Ohio inmate from Springfield, read a 650 word indictment of society and the penal system before execution for the July 4 holdup murder of poolroom owner Robert Lindsey. He described his crimes as moral protests and called his death a crucifixion, urging a more humane penology. Walter Barnes, involved in the holdup, received a life term, but the parole board doubted his claim.
New York AP report: 16 year old Donald Carroll pleads in jail for permission to attend the funeral of Charlotte Matthiesen, 18, the slain sweetheart who was pregnant. The request denied. Prosecutors seek electric chair. Carroll's grandfather, an Asheville psychiatrist, travels to assist. Charlotte's parents say they feel no malice toward him.
Harriett Swain profiles Clarke F. Mason, family doctor for about 50 pianos at the University of Iowa School of Music. The piece outlines his training, daily routine, and philosophy of piano care, noting that temperature and humidity are the piano’s worst enemies and that moving pianos rarely affects pitch. Mason tunes for famous artists and ensembles, and also directs a church choir while pursuing writing.
John A. Johnson 56 attends a police meeting to learn gas victim revival. Returning home in Rumford he finds his daughter Priscilla 22 overcome by stove gas fumes and uses his new first aid to revive her.
Detroit reports 16 year old Jean Cavanaugh daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William J. Cavanaugh fights a brave but losing battle with lymphatic leukemia. Doctors say her case is hopeless though transfusions at Harper Hospital offer only temporary help. Jean stricken on Ash Wednesday has grown weaker as blood donors from her high school and teachers offer support.
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