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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1936

Page

12

Townsend plan campaign figure admits commissions

Edward J. Margett acknowledged in San Francisco receiving monthly commissions of 1800 to 2100 dollars for his role in the Townsend plan campaign and said he added 500 dollars to the estimated amount during the Washington investigation. He stated he paid twenty employees from the income and was thousands of dollars out of pocket.

Associated Press Edward J. Margett San Francisco Washington Margett

Year knife of Joseph Rodgers and Sons shown in cross form

The year knife, built by Joseph Rodgers and Sons of Sheffield, began in 1822 and now contains 1936 blades. Its hafts are mother of pearl, crowned with silver gilt arms, and it rests on a silver stand. Also noted is Robert Crawford, the flying baritone, who began singing in Alaska as a boy, his voice shifting from soprano to bass during a Pixies performance.

Joseph Rodgers and Sons Company Sheffield England Robert Crawford Bariton Alaska Crawford Fairbanks

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