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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1938

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Not Present Talks Provoked Jersey City Rally Clash

In Jersey City massed crowds gathered in Journal Square to protest a city ban on unpermitted public speaking. ILD head Vito Marcantonio said Representatives O Connell and Bernard would not attend after advising them to stay away. The rally drew 65 000 people with minor scuffles and an assault report, while O Connell prepared to press Roosevelt to remove Mayor Hague from the Democratic Central Committee.

Jersey City N. J Vito Marcantonio International Labor Defense Jerry J. O'Connell Mont John T. Bernard Ima Journal Square Marcantonio New York ILD Jerry J. O’connell Washington Roosevelt Frank Hague Democratic Central Committee Frank) Hague O’connell Bernard Hugh Kelly A. Harry Moore State League of War Veterans Veterans Jerry O’connell Hague Col. Kelly Hudson River

Hail Sparks Shower Across Cedar Rapids Night

A heavy shower with hail fell in and near Cedar Rapids around 11 30 p m Saturday after a cloudy evening. Daytime temperatures stayed low with a 52 degree noon high and a 46 to 47 degree evening low as night fell.

Cedar Rapids Mercury

Jugger Sweep Found Safe After Storm Search

The Jugger Sweep with five men aboard disappeared in a Friday night storm off Galveston. Coast guardsmen located the vessel Saturday and all crew members were reported safe on board.

Galveston Tex INS Coast

Aldous Huxley Portrait Turns To Spiritual Turmoil

An interview portrays Aldous Huxley as tall and thin with long legs and Byronic looks, but softly spoken and troubled. He shifts from Rebel to Buddhist mystic, driven by world woes toward nonattachment and inner flame, rejecting communism and fascism as remedies.

Aldous Huxley Huxley

Fresh Tension Rises Between Japs and Russians

The eleventh month of the Far Eastern war saw renewed Soviet Japanese friction as Japanese forces were harried by Chinese guerrillas. Tokyo reports the discovery of a Soviet officer’s body at Yuwangshan, hinting Soviet officers aiding Chinese troops in south Shantung.

Japan Tokio Manchukuo China Shangifat Yuwangshan Shantung

Moscow Reels at Russian Incursions Amid Sino-Japanese Fronts

Moscow reports a vigorous protest over alleged Russian incursions along the Siberian Manchukuoan frontier. Chinese sources claim Chiang Kai-shek’s forces moved 30 miles on the Shantung front to bend Japanese right flank along the Peiping-Hankow line. Japanese dispatches say a southern drive toward Haichow advances and piers and warehouses along Lunghai rail line are being blown up as Haichow may be abandoned. Fawning on Haichow route cited as imminent capture by Japan.

Moscow Manchukuan Chiang Kai-shek Shantung Peiping-Hankow Haichow Seaboard China Lunghai Fawning

Senator Clark seeks repeal of Missouri crop law

Senator Clark of Missouri said he would push to repeal the new crop control law unless the Agriculture Department corrects administrative practices in Missouri.

Washington Clark Department of Agriculture Missouri

Arms Embargo Recalled As Failed Policy Comment

The piece argues the arms embargo was a flawed amendment, likening it to a gigolo that looked good but did not work. The author suggests embracing gorilla resistance with witnesses, notes smuggling cannot be stopped, and parodies short lived policies from the Prohibition era.

Arthur Bugs HEAER

Plane plunges into lake kills two Seattle women

In Seattle, a seaplane piloted by Bradford Washburn Jr. crashed into Lake Union killing Mrs Ome Daiber and Miss Dorothy Mathews. Passengers James Borrows and Washburn escaped as the craft sank. Washburn, visiting en route to Alaska, had aims to climb 13250 foot Mount St Agnes.

Seattle Bradford Washburn, Jr Harvard Lake Union Washburn Ome Daiber Dorothy Mathews James Borrows Borrows Valdez Alaska

Democracies Thrive Beside Juggernaut Groups in View

Sir Samuel Hoare told a Rotary International conference that democracies can flourish alongside powerful totalitarian machines if they face facts. He urged against anti-Semitism by dictatorial regimes and pressed for good companionship among nations as the basis of British foreign policy.

Blackpool England Samuel Hoare Rotary International Club Italy

Warrant Issued for Archduke Otto’s Brother Felix Mapsburg

Vienna reports police issued a warrant for Archduke Otto von Mapsburg’s younger brother Felix for fleeing Hungary on March 1 with government silver dinner set cutlery and tablecloths. Otto already faced treason charges.

Vienna Archduke Otto von Mapsburg Felix Hungary Otto

Roosevelt Ship Alters Course In Mercy Role

The cruiser Philadelphia carrying President Roosevelt diverted to aid an injured sailor aboard the Norwegian steamer Marathon in the South Atlantic. Surgeon Commander Oscar Davis went to the Marathon by whaleboat as the ship altered course, with the President and party watching from the bow. No delay to Sunday arrival was reported.

Charleston 8. C Philadelphia President Roosevelt South Atlantic Navy Yard Montreal New Orleans Fanning Oscar. Davis

Arkansas Girl, 3, Is Kidnap Victim

Sheriff reports 3 year old Frances Conley was abducted from her Hardy Arkansas home before noon Saturday by a man who overpowered the mother and fled in a Chevrolet sedan with Texas plates. He dragged the child to the car after entering the house. The parents are divorced. threats by the father were noted.

Hardy, Ark Sheriff's Office Frances Conley Texas

Newhall Man Held On Drunk Driving Charge Hit Bus

Eddie Matson, 44, of Newhall, was arrested at 12 10 am Sunday by police for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated after his car struck the side of an Interstate Transit Lines bus. The bus was taking the University of Iowa baseball team back to Iowa City. The crash occurred at Second avenue and Second street SW. Harold B. Workman, 1612 C avenue NE, owned the bus.

Cedar Rapids Eddie Matson Newhall Interstate Transit Lines Second Avenue Second Street Harold B. Workman C Avenue University of Iowa Iowa City Matson

Hitler renounces claims in Tyrol at Mussolini banquet

Adolf Hitler renounced all claims to protection of Germans in the Italian Tyrol in exchange for Italian concessions, signaling a new strength in the Rome Berlin axis. He set Germany's frontier at the Brenner pass and hinted at a possible bloc with 120 million people. Mussolini praised Italy's military display as talks continued on the axis partnership.

Rome Adolf Hitler Tyrol Europe Benito Mussolini Mussolini Italy Germany Hitler Czechoslovakia

Rebel gang leader Issa Battat killed near Hebron

Issa Battat, leader of the Holy Land rebel gang, was killed Saturday in a clash between his followers and British police near Hebron. He was a longtime figure in the insurgent movement and his death marks a major setback for rebel forces in the region.

Holy Land Jerusalem Issa Battat Hebron

Camp Good Health Fund Opens With $106 Donation

The Cedar Rapids Gazette starts its annual Camp Good Health Fund with a $100 donation plus $6 from Mary Kutchera in memory of her mother. The fund supports Camp Good Health for 115 needy children aged 6 to 12, requiring about $5 per week per child for three weeks, with donations directed to The Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Camp Good Healtit Cedar Rapids Gazette Mary Kutchera Mother Cedar Rapids News Cedar Rapids Gazette Camp Good Health the Gazette Public Health Nursing Association Camp Good Health Fund Iowa The

Claim 45 Slain In Plot Against Stalin

London dispatch reports that 45 people were executed on May 3 in a plot against Stalin. The Sunday Express cites a wireless Soviet radio, said to roam in a van, evading the secret police.

Stalin London Russia Will O Radio Today Sunday Express Express

Requests Probe of Propaganda Drives

A House probe of organized propaganda movements aimed at influencing members of Congress on legislation was proposed by Rep. Dies of Texas. The resolution seeks a sweeping congressional investigation into party or group efforts to sway lawmakers through propaganda strategies.

Washington INS Congress House Rep. Dies Texas

Notorious Adventuress Helps Crack Ten Year Murder Mystery

Genevieve Paddleford once known as queen of crooks played a key role in solving the Bassett murder and other crimes. She drew out confessions from Mary Eleanor Smith and Decastro Earl Mayer, leading to renewed searches and a prison confession that connected murders in Montana and Idaho. The tale traces Mayer and his mother from 1928 Seattle arrests to their eventual unraveling.

Olympia Wash Ins Europe America Northwest Decastro Earl Mayer James Eugene Wassett Annapolis International News Service Genevieve Paddleford Crooks Paddleford Washington Walla Walla Seattle Paddlefard Mary Eleanor Smith Mayer John Fawcett Smith Bassett Joseph McCauley Warden McCauley Montana Idaho

Snowy, icy conditions hit western Iowa Saturday night

A thin white snow cover spread across northwestern and western Iowa with sleet and rain elsewhere. Snow totals reached about three inches near Denison while temperatures hovered near freezing in Spirit Lake Sioux City Storm Lake and Council Bluffs as forecasts warned of freezing temps overnight.

DES Moines Iowa Mercury Spirit Lake Cherokee Storm Lake Denison Sioux City Council Bluffs Weather Bureau Lowe

Crash injures Brickells near West Liberty

Mr and Mrs Q O Brickell of Fairbuns Nebraska were critically injured in a head on crash on Highway 6 eight miles east of West Liberty at 620 pm Saturday. Ward James of Durant suffered a deep scalp wound. The Brickells were taken to Mercy hospital in Iowa City.

Spreoh Gazette West Liberty QO. CL. Brickell Fairbuns Neb Highway No 6 Ward James Durant Brickell James Cedar River Bridge Mercy Hospital Iowa City Warren James Towns City

Drunk Driving Charge After City Street Crash

Raymond Roth 26 of 1315 Sixth Street NW was charged with op toxicated after a collision with a parked George Krebs car at 1509 E Avenue NE. Roth admitted drinking beer and whisky and lacked a valid license after the Saturday crash.

Cedar Rapids Raymond Roth Sixth Street E Avenue NE George Krebs Krebs Roth Iowa

Guard Thinks Self Ganged Slain by Cops in Atlanta

In Atlanta a 42 year old night watchman Charles Knight died after a gun battle with more than twenty police. Knight, wounded, said he believed bandits attacked the building and fired on Detective Roth. Detective Denny was among officers responding to a break in. Mayor Hartsfield accompanied police.

Atlanta UINS Charles Knight Knight Roth Denny Bieglar William Hartsfield

Million Dollar Parcel Found In Pocket By Seattle Man

John F Dore Jr. allegedly carried one million dollars in pocket cash for three days after receiving a federal check for 1 241 961 dollars. The check was a grant for Seattle Skagit power project.

Seattle Wash INS John F Dore Dore John Dore John, Jr Skagit

Gustave Alesch Injured in Snow Crash Near Remsen

AP reports Representative Gustave Alesch of Marcus Ja sustained a broken nose and head injuries in a snowstorm car crash near Remsen Ja on Saturday night. He was treated at a local hospital for shock and was not believed to be in serious danger. Other family members had minor injuries.

LE. Mars Gustave Alesch Marcus Remsen

Rubinoff In Serious Danger After Apendectomy

Violinist Dave Rubinoff was reported in serious danger at Battle Creek sanatorium after an emergency appendectomy when the appendix burst during surgery.

Battle Creek, Mich Ins Dave Rubinoff Battle Creek Sanatorium

Weekly Forecast for Chicago and Midwest Valleys

The weekly outlook covers the upper Mississippi and Missouri valleys with cool weather at the start of the week followed by rising temperatures. Precipitation chances are not indicated in the readable text.

Chicago Mississippi Missouri

Parents weigh operation to save Helaine Colan’s life and sight

Chicago report on 5 week old Helaine Colan's glioma prompts a conference of Dr and Mrs Herman Colan with relatives. Helen Keller and international appeals influence the choice toward possible x ray treatment at Mercy Hospital Institute for Radiation Therapy, with rabbi Abramowits to be consulted. Doctors say delay worsens outcomes as surgery or radiation may save the child’s health and one eye.

Chicago INS Helaine Colan Helen Keller Herman Colin Moris Hershman A&e Abramowits Miss Keller Colan New York Helaine New Hope Mercy Hospital Institute For Radiation Therapy Cassius C Rogers Garfield Park Hospital

Electric shock ends life after six hour battle

In Fort Worth Texas J R Bills a 37 year old electric company lineman was fatally shocked by 1200 volts Saturday. Doctors fought for six hours to revive him but the spark of life faded each time and medical science finally surrendered.

Fort Worth Tex INS J. R. Bills

America's Mothers Are Honored Today

The nation pauses for Mother's Day with flowers, candy, telegrams, songs and sermons as clergymen mark the occasion. More than 1,000 singers in cities prepare to sing greetings from sons and daughters unable to be home, while singing telegrams spread the message.

Mothers of America

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Daniel J. Casey Union Square New York City Sam Schwartz Bronx N. Y Dr, Newton Arkansas Public Health Nursing Association City Hall Kurt Rubinoff Avi
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