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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1938

Page

6

Diplomatic shifts cloud Mexican policy amid expropriation row

U S policy makers show signs of softening toward Mexico amid expropriation disputes. Officials expect a possible settlement based on future oil proceeds or securities, while Britain gains leverage over Mexican oil trade and Cardenas faces a stalled payment outlook. Hitler’s moves toward Sudeten autonomy prompt cautious European tests as Czech defiance firms up support from Britain and France. Secretary Wallace signals a 37 percent wheat acreage cut next fall.

Cardenas Mexico Britain U.S Hitler Czech Czechoslovakia Russia France Wallace

Tammany Leader Arrested as Policy Racket Front Man

James J. Hines a top Tammany Hall figure was arrested in Dewey's office on charges of acting as front man for a Dutch Schultz policy racket. Investigators say he aided twelve heirs among the Schultz indictment and was held on $20,000 bail. He appeared voluntarily at Dewey's office.

NEW York James J. Hines Tammany Hall Tammany Thomas E. Dewey Dutch Schultz Dewey Hines Schultz

Law panel backs $2 million autogiro development fund

Washington AP reports the House Military Committee approved legislation to authorize a $2,000,000 appropriation for autogiros and other rotary-wing aircraft development. The measure advances toward broader consideration in Congress.

Washington House Military Committee

Oil Firms Agree to Plead Nolo Contendere and Pay Fines

The Justice Department said 14 oil companies and 11 executives awaiting trial in Madison Wisconsin on anti trust charges will enter nolo contendere pleas and pay maximum fines totaling 400000. The deal will be submitted to Federal Judge Patrick D. Stone on June 2. The defendants include Socony Vacuum Oil Co City leaders and others from Standard Oil Continental Oil Pure Oil Shell Sinclair and more.

Washington Justice Department Madison Wis Madison Court Patrick D. Stone Socony-Vacuum Oil Co., Inc Charles E. Arnott New York City Wadhams Oil Company A. G. Maguire Milwaukee Standard Oil Co of Indiaa Amos Bell Chicago Cities Service Co Cities Service Oil Co Empire Oil and Refining Co Harry D. Frucauff Tulsa Okla Continental Oil Co Edward Karstedt Denver Pure Oil Co G. C. Morris Shell Petroleum Corp Alexander Fraser St. Louis Sinclair Refining Co J. W. Carnes Mid-Continent Petroleum Corp Robert W. McDowell Phillips Petroleum Co Frank Phillips Bartlesville the Ohio Oil Co Skelly Oil Co W. G. Skelley

First White Settler Claim in North Carolina West of Blue Ridge

Workers on the federal writers project believe Capt William Moore born in Ulster County Ireland in 1726 was the first white settler in North Carolina west of the Blue Ridge mountains.

Federal Writers’ Project Capt Wiliam Moore Ulster County Ireland North Carolina Blue Ridge Mountains

Radio Programs Evening Schedule Highlights NBC CBS Networks

The listing details dense network programming for the evening and night slots across NBC CBS and affiliated stations. It lists specific shows, hosts, orchestras, and time blocks from 00 to 11:30 PM with mentions of WEAF WJZ WABC WBBM KMOX WCCO and other stations, indicating a broad national radio slate.

NBC WEAF WJZ CBS WABC WBBM KMOX WCCO Toronto Weaf Chain WJZ Chain Victor Bay Wabc and Chain Roy Shield W4z Chain Americans At Work BaFleh, Schallert Lewond Lone Orrin Tucker Teady King Grants NBCI Henry King Oommy Noone Rob Bryant WHO Breakfast_ club Road of Life Just Neighbors Kitty Kelly WMMB WeCco Wwoc Woman In White WEAP Jerry Sears David Marum Biennese Ensemble Ruth Carhart Lorenzo Jones Dan Harding Wlees The Cabbage Patch Jack and Loretta Clemens Pepper ‘Young's Family Radio Guild Buffalo Summers Theater Ao the Guiding Light Mary Marlin Kitty Keene Nell Grossroads Hall Don Winslow Navy Tee Por Pun Rex Maupin Washington Calling Chain Johnnie Johnston Lum and Abner Jimmy Allen Uncle Ezra Gerar Saerchinger Wabc and Chain 545 Dr. Orestes Caldwell Frank Black Orcystra Weap Chal Maurice Boltaing Benjamin Sweet Paul Whiteman WEBM WOC George Olsen Hollywood Hotel Jimmie Grier Weap Chain Frank Trumbauer Leighton Noble Lew Bonick Ozzie Nelson Jimmy Noone WOO Wcco Willie Bryant CES Wceco

Pope deplores stupid atmosphere in world history

Pope Pius XI at Castel Gandolfo greets 30 German Catholics and about 1,200 pilgrims. He condemns the current, especially German, atmosphere as stupid and menacing and says the German pilgrims prove they are good Catholics and good Germans amid tense times.

Pope Pius Castel Gandolfo Pius XI Germany

Veblen Victim Of Air Crash Former Iowa City Resident

Eiling H. Veblen a 43 year old Los Angeles resident and chief test pilot for Douglas Aircraft was among ten killed in a United Airlines crash near Cleveland Tuesday night He previously lived in Iowa City where his father Prof A Veblen taught at the University of Iowa and he attended Iowa City High School and began university studies

Iowa City Eiling H. Veblen Los Angeles Douglas Aircraft Company United Airlines Cleveland Veblen Andrew Veblen University of Iowa

World War flyer and longtime American Airways pilot dies

An obituary notes a World War flyer and ten year American Airways pilot, married to Mary Hitch cock of Iowa City. His sister-in-laws Mrs Ralph Brubaker and Mrs Joe Brown live nearby. Co-pilot A S Merrifield also perished, having piloted the Iowa City run until a year ago.

American Airways Mary Hitchcock Iowa City Ralph Brubaker Joe Brown Here A S Merrifield

Richard C. Ross of Grinnell Dies at 93

Richard C. Ross, 93, of Grinnell died at his son George R. Ross’s home Wednesday morning after a stroke on Sunday. He founded a shoe firm that operated over 50 years after moving from western Pennsylvania to Grinnell in 1880. He had retired for twenty years and traveled in Central America and the Pacific. Funeral services will be held Friday.

Grinnell Richard C. Ross George R. Ross Ross Central America Pacific

Commons Supports British Air Arms

The House of Commons backed the air rearmament program 329 to 144 after Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain said Britain’s air force would be “one of the most formidable fighting machines in the world” if war came tomorrow.

London House of Commons Neville Chamberlain

Senator Bridges' Wife Dies After Stroke

United States Senator H Styles Bridges of New Hampshire lost his wife Sally Bridges to a cerebral hemorrhage after an auto trip to a dentist's office. Sally Bridges, 34, mother of three sons and former teacher, died at a hospital shortly after the stroke.

Concord N. H Jins United States H. Styles Bridges N H Sally Bridges Senator Bridges Washington Bridges

Senator Pope to Run for Reelection

Washington AP reports Senator Pope of Idaho announced Wednesday his bid for another term. The item notes the political filing while a separate line mentions a forestry study finding more than 22,000 distinct wood species classified.

Washington Pope Idaho

Avoid Embarrassment of FALSE TEETH Ad

Dropping or slipping false teeth cause embarrassment while eating talking or laughing. Sprinkle a little FASTEETH on your plates for comfort and security all day. No bad taste or acid reaction. Get FASTEETH at any drug store.

UMWA Accepts Green Resignation After Betrayal Label

Washington report says the United Mine Workers executive board accepted President William Green’s resignation from the AFL union membership after branding him a betrayer of organized labor. John L. Lewis leads the rival CIO faction and chaired the proceedings. The 14 point condemnation was released by the miners’ board.

Washington William Green American Federation of Labor United Mine Workers of America Green Organized Labor John L. Lewis Committee For Industrial Organization

Mrs B Green Praises Cuticura For Clear Skin

Miss B Green of Davis Oklahoma reports three years of facial pimples cleared after three weeks using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. She invites others to obtain a free sample by writing to Cuticura Dept 85 Malden Massachusetts.

B. Green Davis Okla Cuticura Malden Mass

Union Leader Accused of Betrayal and Anti Labor Actions

The federation head is accused of apostasy to the mine union and betraying the movement. He allegedly counseled those aiming to cripple the union and opposed labor candidates and the Wagner act. He is said to be silent on vigilante violence and aligned with sweatshop interests.

Green Thomas Kennedy Pennsylvania

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