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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1936

Page

4

MorGenthau Admits Ambiguity In Tax Bill Testimony

Treasury Secretary Morgenthau conceded possible ambiguity in his Senate Finance Committee testimony on the new tax bill while insisting the corporate profits levy would yield 623 million dollars annually. He replied to George May who charged a misstatement and clarified his remark about profits withheld from stockholders.

Washington Secretary of the Treasury Henry Morgenthau, Jr Senate Finance Committee Pat Harrison Miss George O. May New York Senate Morgenthau May Treasury Harrison Roosevelt Daniel O. Hastings Del Senate Republicans

Firemen Battle Roaring Grass Fire On Glass Road

Firemen battled a roaring grass fire for more than an hour Thursday afternoon on Glass road NE at the city limits. The flames swept over a large area of brush and grass before being checked at about 3 p.m.

Glass Road

Sheriff Detains Iowa Suspect in Ohio Transfer

Ameso sheriff Henry Eichhorn flew to Portsmouth Ohio and drove to Ironton to arrest William Mead on a check forgery charge and return him to Iowa for custody. Mead had been arrested in Ironton and was to be sent back to Iowa for legal proceedings.

Portsmouth Henry Eichhorn Anamosa Iowa Tronton William Mead Mead Ironton

California primary signals mixed results for Landon hopefuls

The California primary appears only modestly favorable to dark horses. Hearst Merriam foes back Landon though many unaffiliated supporters back Kansan figures. Breckinridge wins Maryland against administration forces, boosting the case for the Republican nomination. Eastern perceptions of Landon impact western support.

Washington, D. C California Hoover Hearst-Merriam Landon Vandenberg Steiner Kansas West

Gust Larson Loses Leg in Streetcar Accident

In Chicago AP report Gust Larson aged 55 suffered a leg loss after a street car crash on Thursday. He woke in county hospital and asked for his missing limb. A nurse returned the leg then Larson drew relief, producing a small unbroken bottle from its walnut recess.

Chicago Gust Larson Gust

Miners Reach New Working Agreement

In New York the United Mine Workers and anthracite operators announced a pact granting 106,000 eastern Pennsylvania hard coal miners a pay raise and a seven hour five day week starting May 1, 1937. The contract includes a checkoff and equalization of work, aims to return 40,000 unemployed miners to work, and the union assumes responsibility for any strikes in breach of the agreement.

New York United Mine Workers of America Pennsylvania

Children’s Hospital in Iowa Eligible for Federal Funds

Iowa City’s University of Iowa Children’s Hospital qualifies for a $2.85 million federal Social Security Act appropriation for crippled children. Attorney General Updegraff ruled the state plan is administered by the Board of Education, with local cooperation, and the hospital serves indigent children under legislative act. The education board may request a share at its Cedar Falls meeting May 28.

DES Moines University of Iowa Children’s Hospital C. M. Updegraff University of Iowa Law College U. S. Department of Labor State Education Board Cedar Falls Labor Department Iowa Updegraff Iowa State Board of Education Children’s Hospital Iowa City Board of Education

North Carolina home demonstration club grows into institution

Over 25 years the organized home demonstration club work in North Carolina expanded to 54 310 members across 77 counties, including both white and Negro clubs, forming a statewide institution.

North Carolina

Radio Listings with NBC CBS CBS NBC Orchestra Teasers

Evening program grid lists musicians and acts across networks NBC CBS and affiliated stations. Notable names include Jessica Dragonette Irene Rich Oscar Shaw Fred Waring Richard Himber Andre Kostelanetz Don Redman Abe Lyman Xavier Cugat Glen Gray George Olsen and Duke Ellington era performers.

Jessica Dragonette NBC WEAF Red Horse Tavern CBS WABC KMOX WCCO WBBM Irene Rich WJZ Chain Lou Breese Arch Oscar Shaw NBC Music Guild Waar Mann Dick Powell WOC Fred Waring Orch Richard Himber Orch Weaf Wow Leroy Smith Orch WACO Phil Levant Orch Don Redman Orch Nesro King's Jesters Weaf Chain Ee Duchin Or Don On Orch Reston Symphony WGST Oak Fay Warren William KYW Col. Stoopnacle Budd Freddie Rich Orch George Olsen Orch Kyw Wow Royal Johnson Ceara Sein Mansfield Orch WJZ Mitchell Schuster Orch Weaf Kyw Glen Gray Orch Charles Dornberger Orch Xavier Cugat Orch Henry King Orch Abe Lyman En Duchin Harris Orch Yolanda Frankie Masters Orch Tere

Morning radio schedule with NBC CBS CBS network listings

The provided text lists a dense morning to afternoon radio program grid with multiple stations, hosts, and acts. It enumerates time slots from 7:00 to 4:35 featuring baritone Robert Risslings, Breakfast Club orchestra, Edward MacHugh, Marie de Ville, university and college ensembles, orchestras, choruses, and various programs across NBC CBS WABC WJZ WEAF WCCO WGST and other networks.

Kine's Jesters NBC WJZ Connie Gates WEAF Maybelle Jennings CBS WABC WGST WCCO Ce. Parker Hampton Institute Singers Message of _Israel WJZ Chain Robert Risslings Weaf Chain Breakfast Club Orch Richard Maxwell Edward MacHugh Vass Family Ete Metz Marie de Ville Cincinnati Conservatory of Music Our American Schools oChineee Sears Orch Weaf Ain.ee Radio Nic Skipper Gang Ener Shannon Branscombe Choral Americar Sesren Federation Mastrouatele Olivet College Orch Alex Roth Orch Bryn Mawr College Hatter Orch Herman's MacDowell Club First Congregational Church Frank Dailey Orch Davey Rose Orch Newman Orch Weaf Ain Isle of Dreams Vee Beecher Orch da Sackie Heller Hartford High Arch Treasure Trails Kaltenmeyer Lion Farm Jesse Crawford al Roth Orch

Rodney Pace Found Sane by Alienists in Murder Case

Rodney Pace, 17, accused of killing his brother when he stopped a criminal attack on their sister, has been found sane by Iowa university hospital alienists. He must plead guilty or stand trial, with possible temporary insanity or medical factors still on the table. No jury trial before September unless the defense requests.

Independence Rodney Pace Ogden Thyrza Iowa University Hospital

Canberra Population in 1933

Canberra, capital of Australia, recorded a population of 7 325 in 1933. The small city housed government offices and grew slowly as the national capital during the early 20th century.

Canberra Australia

Iowa Retail Sales Rise 14 Percent in 1935 Fourth Quarter

Iowa retail sales for October through December 1935 rose 14 percent from the same period in 1934, totaling 3,610,920 in sales tax collections and bringing total quarterly sales to 180,546,000. The quarter marked the highest tax receipts in seven quarters since the tax began, with increases in all but one prior quarter.

DES Moines John K. Valentine State Board of Assessment and Review Iowa

Sheriff Unaware Beer Partner Was Desperado Harry Campbell

Sheriff James O'Reilly of Toledo said he drank beer with Harry Campbell, known to authorities as Miller, never suspecting his true identity as a fugitive involved in the Bremer kidnapping. He described meeting Campbell weekly at a restaurant and discussing baseball.

Harry Campbell Toledo, O James O’reilly Department of Justice Bremer O’reilly Campbell Miller O'Reilly

Francis Reiff Named Top Iowa State Freshman

Francis Reiff of Vinton an agronomy student was chosen as Iowa State college outstanding freshman student. He will receive a half scholarship as the state's representative to the American Youth foundation camp in Michigan this summer or a full scholarship if he is named the nation s outstanding freshman agricultural student. Reiff is class president, vice president of the Future Farmers of America and ranks high in scholarship.

AMES Francis Reiff Vinton Iowa State College Iowa State American Youth Foundation Michigan Reiff Future Farmers of America

Wilcox Battle Draws White House Support in Florida

In Florida a congressional primary fight centers on Rep. Mark Wilcox with White House and Democratic leaders backing his bid, while Robert H. Gore of Fort Lauderdale opposes him over past clashes with Jim Farley. Pending are South Florida projects and a $12 million Miami army air base plan.

Universal Service Ashington Democratic National Florida Mark Wilcox Miami Little Mark White House Democratic Townsend House Wilcox Robert H. Gore Fort Lauderdale Gore Roosevelt Treasury Havana Jim Farley Jim Porto Rico South Florida Army Air Base Key West Keys Daytona Beach Admiral Reeves Reeves Navy Naval Atlantic

Hoover Says G O P In California In Shape For November

Former President Herbert Hoover praised the California primary result, saying it puts the Republican Party in better shape to defeat the New Deal in November. He favored the victorious uninstructed delegation and received numerous congratulatory messages nationwide.

Palo Alto Calif Herbert Hoover California Hoover Alf. M. Landon Kansas

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