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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1939
Page
2
A prisoner in the county jail recalls a Norwegian deported after a Minnesota check forger sentence who, on return to the U.S. for more rubber checks, faces 15 years. He stays upbeat saying he’d rather be in American prison than free in Hitlerized Europe.
Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain outlined a four power plan to stop Hitler with concrete measures beyond mere consultation. He refused to detail ongoing talks with France Poland and Russia while signaling actions beyond consultation. France has a treaty with Poland and British Russian talks in Moscow touched on broader European security.
The piece argues that humor exposes tyrannies and preserves freedom. It contrasts Nazi Italy and German censorship with American humor, citing Goebbels punishing actors and Mussolini’s pomp, praising laughter as sanity and a check on power.
DES MOINES UP The house liquor control committee on Tuesday recommended passage of the liquor-by-the-drink bill after prior refusal. Chairman Rep. Phil Roan says fairness requires a floor vote, though calendar placement remains unsure. The bill lets cities decide on sale by the drink with taverns buying from state stores. current law allows only package liquor from state stores.
The Senate labor committee votes to start hearings April 11 on amendments to the Wagner act. Sen. Wagner will be the first witness. NLRB and labor groups will testify later as AFL-CIO and CIO push for or against changes. Elmer Andrews certified as wage hours administrator.
Albany New York AP The Supreme Court decision allowing states to tax federal employees salaries could bill President Roosevelt about 5550 dollars on his 75000 dollar Hyde Park New York salary, a state tax official said.
Berlin dispatch cites a Nazi Foreign Office statement warning Polish anti German acts could harm future European harmony and Poland itself. It notes German hopes for a temporary chauvinist wave have not been fulfilled and admonishes Poland to heed German concerns.
Poland moves to bolster its northern frontier amid rumors of German demands on Danzig and the corridor. Officials doubt immediate invasion, cite Hitler’s non aggression pledge, while warning on alliance shifts and potential annexation seeks. A national loan of 225.6 million dollars funds arms and unity efforts ahead of any conflict.
Los Angeles county seized the Hagenbeck Wallace Circus for delinquent taxes. If $1,809.45 is not paid by April 4, the circus will be auctioned at Baldwin Park where it currently stands.
Hollywood star Joan Crawford is denied a proxy divorce from Franchot Tone. Judge Benjamin Scheinman postpones the case to April 18 after Crawford’s attorney sought deposition evidence due to her claimed travel. MGM and the agent later say Crawford plans a New York trip to see shows, not a South American tour.
Boundary negotiations between Hungarian and Slovak commissions broke off after renewed clashes along the frontier with Carpatho Ukraine. Artillery fire on the Lahore river valley left at least two Hungarian soldiers dead as Slovak delegates abandoned talks in Bratislava.
Rose Jones eight suffers skull fracture after running into a car driven by Edwin Vanous nineteen near Third street and Twelfth avenue in Odessa. She was treated at home then taken to Mercy hospital by Ambulance Service and was in critical condition Monday evening, in fair condition Tuesday after surgery.
A Republican bid to end President Roosevelt's authority to devalue the dollar and buy domestic silver failed in the House Coinage Committee by a 10 to 7 vote. The decision preserves Roosevelt's monetary powers while leaving the path open for further debate on the issue.
Reno report states Mrs. Helen Fortescue Reynolds began a six weeks mining course on Tuesday and seeks a friendly divorce from Julian Louis Reynolds tobacco heir.
The House tentatively approved a 300 million dollar appropriation for soil conservation payments and moved to a 250 million dollar parity payment request for farmers. After five days of debate urban bloc pressure eased as farm leaders resisted log rolling.
The Yankee Clipper scored twice yesterday with the second time tied to the supreme court ruling clipping federal employes on state income taxes. Justice Douglas moves through senate confirmation toward a black gown and hat comparison while Napoleon is noted for a four-cornered hat.
Timeline of key Civil War events from July 18 1936 revolts in Melilla through March 28 1939 Madrid fall. Notable dates include fall of Alcazar Toledo Bilbao Gijon Barcelona Catalonia and changes in government leadership and control.
The White House said President Roosevelt authorized the navy two 45 000 ton battleships, largest planned for the United States. The Navy, under a 1938 act, can build three, and seeks funds to start work on the first two. Admiral Leahy received the authorization about two months ago amid international rival plans.
Senator Robert M. La Follette chairing the Wisconsin liberties committee unveiled a bill to outlaw strikebreakers defined as workers paid to replace strikers. The measure includes a blacklist for employers with oppressive labor practices and bans labor spies private guards and use of industrial munitions during disputes. It lets the secretary of labor seek injunctions against interstate shipments and bar mail to violators.
Pan-American Airways Yankee Clipper floated in Horta harbor in Azores as crew prepared for the 15,000 mile shakedown cruise leg toward Lisbon. Capt. Harold E. Gray, who piloted the Baltimore to Horta flight, said the hop to Portugal was planned for Wednesday or Thursday.
The Madrid capitulation ends the Spanish Civil War as Franco's forces take Madrid with 200000 troops including Italians in the vanguard. Mussolini proclaims victory from the Palazzo Venezia balcony, declaring the defeat of bolshevism and promising fascist triumph. News notes Tunisia chants from the crowd.
Radio broadcasts claimed all loyalists surrendered and hostages released with no bloodshed. Franco praised, Hitler congratulated, and Madrid celebrated as fascists filled the streets. Capitulation followed long negotiations, promising Franco perpetual dictatorial power.
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