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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1939
Page
5
The Anamosa state reformatory warden W H Frazer resigns amid a board of control purge ordered by Governor Wilson. Questions swirl over outside pressure and the warden’s stand on reformatory conditions as the new board weighs allowing the resignation.
Premier Daladier says civilization's future is at stake as France defends security. In Moscow censorship ends as Molotov-Litvinoff shift marks a post change. London notes British French Russian talks paused after Litvinoff replacement. Britain must answer Russia's three point proposal.
Kurt Ludecke former Nazi official and associate of Hitler argues Litvinoff’s resignation as Soviet foreign minister signals a possible Soviet German treaty. He claims Hitler would favor withdrawal of the Jew Litvinoff and would not negotiate with him on any alliance.
A diplomat says Becks speech likely decides if war fears drop or if Hitler moves against Danzig and the Polish Corridor. Beck may seek negotiation while resisting surrender of Danzig, with Britain pressing moderation and translations set for Friday radio broadcast.
Mexico City dispatch says Adolf Hitler ordered all ministers in Mexico and Central America to report to Berlin at once. They will stay a week in the German capital before returning to their posts for renewed activities in the region.
Cedar Rapids city council votes to proceed with a $30 000 exposition hall at Hawkeye Downs approving a resolution by Park Commissioner Ed Stefan and overruling realtor Paul N Clark. Next step is bond sales in May with four commissioners and Mayor Hahn voting yes while Louis Bur gus not present. Clark objects to city debt without a vote of the people but Chamber of Commerce support is cited with 28 000 already raised and attendance at the All Iowa fair rising from 10 000 to 75 000 over three years.
The House Appropriations Committee reported the naval supply bill for the next fiscal year totaling 770 million dollars, calling for 23 new warships including two 45 000 ton battleships. The measure, the largest peacetime navy act, increases funding and expands aviation, with a four year build time for the two super dreadnoughts.
The retirement of Maxim Litvinoff as foreign commissar was predicted by a Japanese naval attache in London. The prediction noted Litvinoff could be appointed ambassador to the United States, a claim tied to the recall of Alexander Troyanovsky.
The senate confirmed without dissent the nomination of Leon Henderson to be a member of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Baer jokes about gate crashers at two world fairs misusing motorized wheel chairs. He notes chairs cost about three dollars an hour and implies riders seek extra services, comparing the chairs to expensive park benches.
Des Moines AP P F Hopkins of Mason City appointed by Gov George A Wilson as the democratic member of the state board of control for a four year term ending June 30 1943. Hopkins formerly state PWA administrator and planning board director begins immediate duty joining Roy Pullen and D R McCreery on the board which replaces one removed for immorality and abuse of patients. Hopkins once served as Ames city manager before becoming Mason City official. The board plans to inspect institutions under its supervision soon.
Senate Appropriations Subcommittee, led by Chairman Russell of Georgia, approves a 378 million dollar increase to the agriculture supply bill. Funds rise on top of 835 million already voted by the House, including 225 million for parity payments and 113 million for surplus removal, with conditions tied to parity price for key crops.
Rangers told Texas authorities they released Lewis Cotton Powers, once arrested in Denver, after he provided an alibi in the case of Mrs. Weston G. Frome and her daughter Nancy. The case had yielded to further investigative steps and eliminated him as a suspect.
President Roosevelt nominated Worman Armour for the Argentine ambassador post. Armour, previously ambassador to Chile and former minister to Canada, would head the U.S. diplomatic mission in Argentina.
Col Charles A Lindbergh told friends there is no immediate danger of war in Europe. He warned the United States must hasten its air program or risk falling five years behind Germany, which he ranks first in planes and research. France plans to buy over 1,200 American planes as its military mission tours the country to discuss munitions with Louis Johnson and Major General Andre Gavard.
DN Josenn Newton argues life must be viewed as a whole to find meaning. He warns against psychological segregation and specialization that detach music, math, and faith, insisting God connects all things for true humanity.
In Cedar Rapids two cameramen hunt smiles for the photo page. Mrs. Harold Domer of Marion and Mrs. Marshall Oxley Jr of Marion are among those pictured, with Young George Greenway of Marion set to receive a sepia toned enlargement.
Three suspects Orville Watson 29 Edward Rynan 37 and Susanna Smith 22 were arrested in Detroit for coercing a physician at gunpoint with a razor blade. The case ties to a Chicago rooming house shooting earlier that week and a tavern hold up during which a death and injuries occurred. Watson fled wounded after a police gunfight.
A house on Twenty sixth street NW suffered roof, attic, and second floor damage after a chimney spark started the blaze at 5 19 am Thursday. Firefighters saved the home, while a separate basement fire at the Ray Lewis grocery on Third avenue SE caused minor water and smoke damage with quick containment.
John L. Lewis says the 150 member policy committee did not defer the stoppage as negotiations collapsed. About 126000 coal miners will join the 338000 idle since April when the old bituminous contract expired in the Appalachian region, potentially expanding to hard coal if an anthracite deal is not reached by Saturday midnight.
Nearly eight thousand Iowa coal miners were ready to walk out Thursday if contract talks with operators fail to produce an agreement. Iowa UMWA officials led by Baldvint Albia were in New York for negotiations, while Watkins noted the automatic walkout unless union leadership signals otherwise. The move could create major relief road challenges in mining counties already hard hit by the state’s relief needs.
Senator Arthur H Vandenberg of Michigan introduced a bill to reenact cash-and-carry provisions of the neutrality act which expired at midnight Monday. The measure went to the foreign relations committee where hearings on repeal or amendment of the law are under way. Wartime secretary Bainbridge Colley condemned executive discretion in foreign affairs.
A catalog of items sold in the Gazette want ads shows entries for a camera a paint sprayer poultry puppies furnishings and an automobile. Listings include contact details and small notes on condition and location such as a 1037 Ford V-8 sedan at 14th St NE with Dial contact and multiple addresses.
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