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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1937
Page
1
The report captures a collage of royal speculation on Edward VIII's coronation timing and Simpson's divorce decree, alongside labor strife in Hollywood and rising wage politics in Germany. It notes Illinois vehicle restrictions debate, highway safety, WPA relief costs, and Tom Slowie's move to the federal communications commission, framing a period of political and social tension.
Basque fisherwomen joined men in a surprise raid on rebel positions in Bermeo near Bilbao, throwing Italian volunteers into the sea and driving rebels from houses. Italian forces fled in terror as casualties littered the cobblestone streets.
German and Italian submarines lurk along routes to Bilbao as 5 000 women and children flee the besieged Basque capital aboard the Habana. British and French warships guard the voyage to Bordeaux with plans to transfer to Pauillac camps for care by French labor groups and British and American observers monitor the movement from Gibraltar.
New York report states County Judge Colden presides over the larceny case of Vito Russo. Deputy Warden Henry C. Ashworth explains Russo escaped from a prison van by cutting through the top with his handcuffs, prompting investigation.
Local Iowa newspapers fear an elevation to the bench favors President backed by patronage, warning that political influence may trump merit in the judiciary. The editorials urge vigilance to keep court appointments free from undue political leverage.
A meditation on being on time contrasts punctuality with lateness. The author argues lateness hurts others and reflects carelessness or selfishness, urging readers to value others' time. The piece laments wasted moments and links earthly punctuality to spiritual readiness.
F. F. Broad bent, Australian aviator, shattered the solo Australia to England record by landing at Lympne airport at 6 40 p m after six days ten hours and 55 minutes in the air. The previous mark of seven days 19 hours 50 minutes belonged to H L Brook of England.
New York UP reports Margaret Mitchell of Atlanta wins the 1936 Pulitzer prize for distinguished fiction for Gone With The Wind. George S Kaufman and Moss Hart win for You Cant Take It With You. Other winners include Van Wyck Brooks and Allan Nevins. Robert Frost secures the poetry prize. Each recipient receives $1000.
The Supreme Court postponed a final decision on the constitutionality of the federal social security act until May 17. In separate rulings, the court held the 1934 processing tax on Philippine coconut oil constitutional, affecting Western agricultural interests and aiding domestic soap makers. the tax funded the Philippine treasury and followed an independence act. In another decision, the court held that U S recognition of Soviet Russia legalized nationalization of Russian industry for the United States, with a split court upholding Governor assignments while Justices Stone Brandeis and Cardozo dissented on reasoning. The case involved $25,438 deposited with August Belmont & Co and attributed to Soviet Russia.
John Hamer aged 44 of 617 Seventh Avenue SW lies in critical condition at Mercy Hospital after a Monday afternoon crash at Sixth Avenue and Eighth Street SE. He was a passenger in a car driven by his brother Henry Hamer, 36, which collided with a Yellow Cab driven by F. H Whittemore, 27, of 715 Second Avenue SE.
National League results show New York 1 run in 9th inning to beat Boston 6 to 3 as Schumacher Smith and Man cuso lead. Philadelphia defeats Brooklyn 14 to 8 with strong hitting from LaMaster and Atwood. Pittsburgh at Cincinnati postponed due to rain. only games scheduled. American League notes Chicago a big 9 to 1 win over Detroit with late rallies. St Louis at Cleveland game listed as postponed.
In Newark federal court, prosecutors outline an alleged conspiracy by Ellis Parker and associates to kidnap Paul Wendel to influence Hauptmann’s guilt. They claim Parker sought to make Gov. Hoffman vice president and shift Hoover from the FBI, with co defendants pleading guilty.
Brigadier General Henry H Denhardt urged a rural jury to return a verdict of murder or death after he was accused of killing Mrs Verna Garr Taylor. His counsel asked for no intermediate verdicts of manslaughter or accidental death. Commonwealth speakers urged death for Denhardt. Final arguments were set for Tuesday.
San Diego report states Dr Robert Gilmore a Edinburgh University graduate and longtime Omaha surgeon died today in San Diego from a heart attack.
General Motors directors reshuffle executive control moving from president and chairman roles to Alfred Sloan Jr. They establish a policy committee overseeing finance and operations and an administration committee led by William S. Knudsen. Dividends set at 1.00 for common stock and 1.25 on preferred stock. No division changes reported.
Arthur Bugs Baer notes English House of Commons comments on American newspaper remarks about war debts. He quips that England has not forgotten its debt, only whom it borrowed from, as both debt and corny stones are closed subjects.
Mrs Wallis Simpson readies Chateau de Cande for a reunion with the Duke of Windsor. She decorates the east wing salon and plans a luncheon for Tuesday as they prepare for his arrival from Austria. The couple will meet in privacy and begin her new role as Duchess of Windsor.
Six Negroes, four men and two women, were arrested in a Sunday raid at 2:30 a.m. at the home of Floretta McNeil, 28, who was among those arrested. Five were arraigned in police court Monday. John Jackson of Rock Island and Alice Saulsbury, both charged with illegal liquor sales, face state charges. Jackson had bought four quarts from the state liquor store and Saulsbury sold a citizen a half-full quart for $2. Other arrests include Floretta McNeil for keeping a disorderly house, Marie Thompson, 38, disorderly conduct, Carl Frye, 28, Des Moines, Wallis Reed, 27, and Alice Sauls.
Major studios faced a broad walkout as eleven Federated Motion Picture crafts unions went on strike. Elissa Landi refused to pass picket lines amid tensions at MGM Paramount and Warner facilities. Pickets, said to number 3000 to 5000, included many unaffiliated actors as the Actors Guild delayed joining the action for a week.
The American born Mrs. Wallis Simpson secures her final divorce in Ipswich, clearing the way to marry Edward Duke of Windsor as crowds in London watch bold extras. The scene unfolds with the couple likely to wed in the Monts Chateau, while King George VI faces a coronation backdrop amid a significant bus strike and public fascination. Ernest Simpson flees to avoid incessant calls as the spectacle dominates headlines.
New York report quotes Mrs James Roosevelt mother of the President calling the abdicated king “a naughty boy” who “got into bad hands” as she described him Monday.
Norma Shearer visits Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studio for the first time since Irving Thalberg's death and announces she will resume her motion picture career. She thanks MGM for consideration over the past six months and looks forward to continued association under Louis B Mayer's guidance.
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