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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1936

Page

11

The Secret Of Joe Louis Punching Power Explored

Damon Runyon reports on Joe Louis’s public image and boxing rhythm, noting his Alabama roots and Detroit factory work. Mickey Walker credits Louis’s timing and rhythm, while Jack Kearns’s merciless training ethics are detailed alongside Louis’s looming Schmeling challenge.

Joe Louis Damon Runyon Universal Service New York Alabama Ford Detroit Mickey Walker Bulldog Jimmy” Bronson Mickey Mickeys Louis Max Schmeling Max Joe Schmeling Walker Jack Kearns Kearns Jack Fistiana Dempsey Milwaukee Billy Papke Billy Murray Billy Bill Murray Papke Madison Square Garden Bowl Rhine

British Troops Enforce Curfew as Jerusalem Tensions Rise

In Jerusalem a dusk curfew is imposed to curb Arab Jewish violence after a Jaffa prison bombing. British forces led by Cameron Highlanders march the streets while police search travelers. Curfew hours 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. with exemptions for bakers milkmen and some reporters. Thirty five killed since April 19, including twenty seven Jews and eight Arabs.

Jerusalem INS Palestine Jaffa Arthur Grenville Wauchope Cameron Highlanders Britain Haifa Sir Arthur

Len Small Dies At 73 In Illinois

Len Small former Illinois governor who served two terms died at 73 after an operation in Kankakee. The longtime politician faced scandal over state money handling and mortgage records, but was later acquitted. He is survived by two sons and a daughter.

Kankakee Ill Len Small Illinois Small Abram Lennington Len Taft Chicago C. Wayland Brooks Brooks Leslie Budd Arthur English

Chicago Printing Shop Dynamited

An explosion from a heavy dynamite bomb wrecked a northwest side printing shop and damaged six nearby stores. A 13 month old girl in an upper floor crib was shaken but unharmed aside from minor bruises. Police guarded the area as windows shattered and dishes rattled beyond a block of the blast. Damage to the shop was placed under $1,000.

Chicago INS Jean Reinholdt

Evening Radio Schedule With NBC CBS Lineup Listing

A detailed Monday evening radio grid lists NBC CBS and ABC stations with shows from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Performers include Nelson Eddy Dick Mansfield the Ink Spots and Varied orchestras. Stations WJZ WEAF WMAQ WABC WBBM KMOX WCCO and others are noted.

NBC WEAF WMAQ May JZ Chain Nelson Eddy WLW Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce W. Chain Pick CBS WABC WBBM KMOX WCCO Howard Price KYW Billy White WJZ Chain Radio Theater Lionel Quizmere WHO Jullas Lady Q Who Alfred M. Landon Wayne Kincorch Senator Champ Clark Weaf Ain Morgan Orch Dick Mansfield Orch Weaf Chain Sack Denny Orch WGST Rodrigo Orch WJZ Ain Ink Spots Tankie Masters Orch WOC Gien, Saareh WJZ Chain E Tayie Pioum Orch Phil “Harris Orch Weaf Bhendor WIZ At Halstead Maurice Pottalny Richard Staxwent Wabc Chain Vatican Rome ABC Merrio WE Chain Mary Marlin Wabc Oui Ex Co Brave Indy Reell Hane Margaret McCrae Wwoc Maryfair Wewan's Bob Jack Oe Essen Columbia Orch Gheech Farrel Partons Tag Reisman Orch Bellns Sues Lasy Dan Wape MOX Wayne Wane & Orch Edgar Guest Phil Regan Tenor von Far Rod Bernie Orch Gray _orch WABG Ed Wma Henry Elienbogen Pennsylvanis Fred Aeane Orch WABM Wwcco Eddie Wline Mary Pickford Weecco Roy Campbell Cierm McCarthy WEAP Willard Robison Orch Douett

Washington Sideshow on Roosevelt Cabinet Shakeup rumored

A secret White House plan points to a January cabinet reorganization if Roosevelt is re elected with four to five changes likely. Roper Perkins Ickes Swanson Farley exit likely with Hopkins McGrady Sholtz or Moffett named to key posts as reshuffle looms.

Universal Service Washington White House Roosevelt Commerce Roper Commerce Roper Hoover New Deal Perkins Democratic Interior Ickes Harry Hopkins Hopkins Dern Cummings War Department Whisper Ickes Works Progress Administration Interior Department Ed McGrady Organized Labor

Prince Ali Khan Marries Ex Wife of British MP in Paris

Prince Ali Khan son of Aga Khan wed Loel Guinness former wife of Conservative MP and brewing heir in Paris. Guinness had filed an undefended divorce suit last June against Guinness’s wife, formerly Hon. Joan Yarde-Buller daughter of Lord Churston.

Paris Ins Prince Ali Kahn Aga Kahn Loel Guinness Guinness Joan Yarde-Buller Lord Churston

Slim Frog Wins Calaveras Jump

Slim Frog owned by Roy Weimer wins the Calaveras county jumping frog jubilee with a 12 feet 3 inches leap defeating 500 contenders. The record remains 30 feet 6 inches set in 1932. Jack Dalton placed second at 12 feet 2 inches and Discovery third at 11 feet 11 inches.

Slim Frog Angels Camp Calif INS Roy Weimer Angeles Camp Calaveras County Budweiser Stockton Calaveras Mark Twain Mother Lode Ty-Niner The Frog Jack Dalton Will Rogers Oklahoma William G. Daniel Humorist Discovery

Tugwell’s fate tied to funds and politics in Washington

An analysis suggests Professor Tugwell faces a political show to mask shifts in New Deal policy. The piece argues he enjoys presidential access to funds and may still gain support despite perceived abandonment by his superiors. The article frames it as campaign camouflage influencing funding for his re settlement plans.

Ashington D. C Professor Tugwell Senate Hopkins Tugwell

Wind Storm Hits Lowden Area Damaging Barns and Power Lines

A Sunday wind storm with heavy rain and hail damaged farms near Lowden. A barn on the Herman Werndt farm northwest of town was blown down and another on the Charles Gehrls farm was shifted off its foundation. Trees fell around Herman Wiebel’s farm and a grove near the barns. Numerous utility poles were toppled, disrupting telephone service and causing a several hour power outage.

the Gazette Lowden Herman Werndt Here Charles Gehrls Lowdon Herman Wiebel

Fire damages Paine farm. contents saved

Maynard fire department responded to a Saturday noon blaze at S. H. Paine farm southeast of town. The house burned but nearly all contents and other outbuildings were saved. Tenants were the L. A. King family. Cause suspected to be chimney sparks.

Maynard S. H. Paine L. A. King

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