08 May 1937
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1937
Page
1
The Gazette reports readers fund a camp for undernourished and underprivileged children via a continuing appeal to support Camp Good Health. Subscriptions may be sent to Camp Good Health care of The Gazette to sustain the program.
Three Iowa City youths Dennis O'Brien 21 Francis Pooler 19 and Gail Pooler 21 were captured at 11 15 am Friday by Cedar Rapids Patrolman William Milke after a Cedar Rapids pursuit. They allegedly stole slot machines worth about 250 and dumped them in the Iowa River. They face Johnson County breaking and entering charges and may be linked to other beer tavern robberies.
New York Dick Merrill plans a round trip transatlantic flight to the British Isles aboard a Lockheed Electra with two Pratt Whitney Wasp engines. He will depart Floyd Bennett Field and return after stowing coronation ceremony photos in London. Jack Lambis will co pilot the flight on this eastern airlines endeavor.
Mrs. George Glasgow about 65 of Iowa City was found drowned in a cistern at Solon Friday afternoon. Fire Chief George Kaspar reported she was dead about 15 minutes before arrival after 5 pm. Artificial respiration failed. Coroner George Callahan investigates.
SACRAMENTO AP Governor Merriam signed a bill allowing California to substitute lethal gas for hanging as a method of execution. The measure aims to standardize capital punishment across the state.
Joseph Spah, a Hindenburg survivor, recounts the final minutes aboard the airship. He describes passengers crowded in a room with passports in hand and hopeful farewells. He recalls an explosion after a delayed rope drop and mourns Captain Lehmann, praising his bravery and courtesy.
The piece reflects on John Burroughs lifelong life on his birth farm, his writings and poems including Waiting, and the famous visitors he attracted. It notes his quiet philosophy, fame, friendships with Edison Roosevelt Ford and Harriman, and the timely arrival of truth for those who are ready.
General Hermann Goering, Germany's air minister, says the Hindenburg disaster was likely an accident, not sabotage. He notes that static electricity or a discharge from clouds could have sparked the tragedy, and adds helium instead of hydrogen would have prevented it.
Lakehurst Ned reports the Zeppelin disaster identifying seven passengers Fritz Erdmani Rudolph Anders Edward Douglas Curtis Dolen rene Doehner and crew members Allen Hageman Rudy Diallis Speh Scheff Flakus Mueller Dimmler Knorr Eichelmann Schreibmuller Stoeckle Holdeferd Ernst Schlepp Capt Ernst Lehmann Felber Bernhard Bahn holzer with officials noting the names in Friday night release.
Senate investigators show General Motors executives Donaldson Brown and John Thomas Smith pulled out of talks to buy a controlling stake in Alleghany Corp after fearing a Senate inquiry. They had considered partnering with Young, Kolb to acquire Ball Foundation of Muncie securities.
Lakehurst officials face criticism as Eckener and German airship leaders debate a permanent base for cross Atlantic airliners. The Hindenburg and Graf Zeppelin used the Lakehurst Navy station, which made about $35 000 profit last year, but a fixed base may be moved to avoid winds squalls and fog.
Representatives of Packard Motor Company and the United Automobile Workers signed a wage and hour agreement in Detroit. The pact covers wages hours and working conditions and runs until May 1 1938. Terms will be announced after a mass meeting of the local union Sunday at 8 p.m.
National League results show Cincinnati Boston Chicago Brooklyn St Louis New York Pittsburgh Philadelphia with varied innings and run totals. American League games feature Boston Chicago Detroit New York Cleveland Philadelphia St Louis and other line scores with multiple pitchers listed.
The Senate military affairs committee approves a bill liberalizing the use of helium gas for airships as a safer alternative to hydrogen after the Hindenburg tragedy. Dr. Hugo Eckener notes sabotage as a possibility but considers it unlikely while preparing for a German investigation.
J Edgar Hoover said the only major federal crime unsolved is the kidnap slaying of 10 year old Charles Mattson. He identified no other federal cases yet unsolved.
Captain Ernst Lehmann, famed German airman, dies from injuries in the Hindenburg disaster. U S and German investigations begin to probe sabotage as cause while memorial remarks and inquiries spread.
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