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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1936
Page
20
A national inflation and the Frazier Lemke moratorium are debated as critics argue the bill robs property owners while aiding farmers. Commentary touches on economics, international politics, and a push for sound money amid postwar inflation.
Italy withdraws its entire delegation from Geneva as Mussolini signals a clean break with the League. The council extends sanctions until June 15 while assessing the crisis. Ethiopian delegate Wolde Mariam urges full coercive measures, Chile abstains, Argentina and Ecuador vote with reservations.
A young recruit mistakes General Pershing for a fellow soldier and learns a lesson on humility. James Moffatt, a renowned Bible scholar, is praised for his quiet greatness while the bluff boastful man is shown as small. The piece contrasts stature with genuine modesty.
Thomas H. Robinson Jr told federal agents he spent about $45 000 of the $50 000 ransom in night clubs and saloons. He traveled from New York to California and used autos and a hired airplane, sometimes dressed as a woman, while lingering at upscale bars and hotels. He indicated willingness to discuss the kidnapping.
Louisville reports the justice department will demand the death penalty for Thomas H. Robinson Jr. the latest captive in its grand slam against public enemies. He is charged with kidnapping Louisville society woman Mrs Alice Speed Stoll. Continuous notes indicate story continuation on another page and column.
A new 1936 treaty lowers tariffs on the United States and France for key exports. U S autos and many manufactured goods may enter France at larger quantities and lower rates, while wines and lace receive favorable treatment in France. The accord, signed May 6 1936, provides most favored nation status and can be terminated with six months notice.
Walter A. Shupp of Troy Mills was chosen county superintendent at the Linn county courthouse election by sixth ballot with a 22 to 18 vote. He succeeds Lulu B. Secrist, who has held the office since March 1917, and will assume the post in September after twenty years in education.
AP reports Maynard Lenox, 18, played mountain music on a harmonica for fellow prisoners in West Union Iowa jail as officers close in on the Dan Shine murder case. Lenox, a youth linked to Shine’s widow Pearl Shine, confessed to firing the fatal shot and indicated he would celebrate his coming nineteenth birthday.
The Gazette recalls Edith’s recovery after summer at Camp Good Health thanks to a benefactor. With Edith now healthy enough to leave the program, Cedar Rapids urges continued support to aid 111 other needy children through the Public Health Nursing association.
Washington report states the Roosevelt administration sent a Farm Credit Administration statement to House members opposing the inflation farm mortgage bill. Rep. Lemke accuses the New Deal of lobbying against the bill and calls for lobbyist registration. Debate grows bitter as critics call the measure inflationary and risky to banks and farmers.
In Browning Montana the Blackfoot braves start their annual skunk wagon journey across northern plains with cash in pockets. The term describes a rattling auto once common on campus curbs as springtime brings money and the familiar road trek for the tribe.
Tucker tells Iowa state aeronautics commission he will take down the measuring pole near the Iowa City airport after the panel deemed it a danger to landing planes. Officials say regular transport service halted when the pole went up in March will resume within 10 days of its removal.
News from Managua confirms that Sinforosa Martinez, of Belen, gave birth to seven babies. Two boys and two girls died. two girls are alive at Rivas hospital, the seventh fetus was unborn at dispatch time. The Nicaraguan government pledges aid as President Sacasa shares civil telegrams.
Augmenting message of today refers to the birth of the babies of Sinforosa Martinez, the mayor. The note is dated May 6 at 6 10 p.m. and continues on Page 3, Column 6 directed to the President of the Re.
In Washington Roosevelt and his aides faced strong opposition as Congress urged drastic revisions to an $803 million tax bill. Secretary Wallace pressed processing taxes on multiple agricultural products to fund farm programs while defending a windfall levy on undistributed corporate profits. Morgenthau prepared to testify amid ongoing disputes over corporate tax provisions.
In New York a bizarre animal case unfolds as lines to the road reveal a male monkey named triangle and two male monkeys found hanging, while a female monkey dies of heart break.
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