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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1938
Page
12
Prague watchers say real peace unlikely as 850000 troops mobilize readiness grows for four mobilizations within hours. Sudeten leader Henlein demands autonomy or plebiscite, threatening direct action to join Germany. Czech government bans publishing the statement at home.
Premier Edouard Daladier ordered the Sixteenth military district commander to investigate the Cerbere bombing on the Spanish frontier and to boost defense with more anti aircraft batteries. Cesar Campinchi was asked to dispatch warships from Spanish waters to Port Vendres to support land batteries against any frontier violations.
Edward G. Greedy general manager of LeFebvre Corp. dies. He is survived by his wife Mrs. Mary Chapman of Farragut, three brothers Frank of Pueblo Colorado Fred of Sidney and George Greedy of Los Angeles. He was a Westminster Presbyterian church board member and Lions club member. Funeral services Sunday at 3 p.m. in Westminster Presbyterian Church conducted by Rev. James H. Blackstone Jr. Body taken to Moon's mortuary for visitation.
Former County Engineer H L Phelps testified that friction since 1935 under Supervisor J H Maurer derailed Cedar county board operations. The hearing questioned who controls road patrols amid conflicting statutes. Phelps outlined gasoline accounting for county machinery and refuted alleged 20000 gallon shortages.
Gillette replies to Representative E C Eicher regarding amendments to the Guffey Snyder coal stabilization bill and bills to enlarge RFC powers to industry. He notes not criticizing Wearin's votes and says he will vote similarly on several measures, including five votes to override presidential vetoes.
Senator Guy Gillette reveals a five stop last minute campaign in Iowa for renomination in the June 6 primary. He will begin Sunday night with radio broadcasts from Davenport WOC at 7 30 and Memorial Day remarks at the Davenport high school monument.
Ronald Burmeister ages two son of Mr and Mrs Louis Burmeister of Belle Plaine was brought to St Luke's hospital Thursday at 615 pm with a punctured left cheek after falling with a sharp stick in his mouth. He was to leave the hospital Friday.
In Akron a general strike threat by the United Rubber Workers led to clashes around Goodyear plant numbers one through three. Police and private guards used riot guns and tear gas as hundreds clashed, leaving about 60 hospitalized and one officer wounded.
The St Luke's campaign reports funds rising as the women's group seeks depositor claim assignments against the Cedar Rapids banks receiver. Center Point Marion Lisbon Mount Vernon list new pledges totaling hundreds. Arthur Poe's Special Gifts division reports 84718.02 pledged with 44 corporations and 102 large donors still expected. Poe predicts over 90000 pledged by close of campaign.
In Waukegan Illinois Frank Sisek 59 collapsed from hunger with 900 pinned to a suit of underwear He had lost his job and tried to save money by cutting meals He planned a New York vacation and did not rule out tapping 2000 in a building and loan association He decided to quit his economy program Friday
More than 500 restaurateurs attended the Iowa Restaurant Owners association convention banquet in Danceland. Marjorie Royal of Iowa City won champion waitress, with Grace Decker and Jane Marlowe of Cedar Rapids as runners up. Special prizes went to Evelyn Marsh and Helen Bokorski of Cedar Rapids. Martin O'Toole and Nell Winans of Sac City shared the award for most distant entrant.
Senate hearing hears Holt accuse Hopkins and WPA of political use to favor administration allies. He cites state cases from Iowa to New Jersey, Michigan to Florida, alleging coerced workers, biased dismissals, and wasteful spending to aid Democratic candidates and key party figures.
Otha D. Wearin, resting before a campaign swing for the Democratic senatorial nomination, says Iowa Democrats face a clear choice to support Roosevelt or oppose him. He cites his White House backing and New Deal stance as central to the race, with a Saturday speech planned in Anamosa at 8:30 pm.
Dr Means lauds Linn County medical group for proposing solutions to medical care, chiding the American Medical Association for blocking discussion. He urges open debate on social and economic aspects of medicine and cooperation with authorities to improve patient care.
Creeks overflowed near Mount Vernon drowning young stock, washing out corn and damaging roads after heavy rain from 11:00 to 11:20 am. The north and northeast reports show heavier rainfall near Martelle but tangled wires delayed details.
The civil governor of Alicante estimated on Friday that well over 400 people were killed by the insurgent aerial bombardment of the eastern seaboard city on Wednesday. The text notes an advertisement offering a 25 percent daily savings on Want Ads.
The President says he will not sign the tax measure and will let the act take effect at midnight without his approval. He cites concerns about untaxed savings and the abandonment of progressive taxation principles while urging a broader overhaul of federal tax policy.
Democratic supporters of the tax revision bill joined Republicans in condemning President Roosevelt for allowing the measure to become law without his signature. Administration spokesmen praised the President. Senators Minton Burke Van Nuys voiced mixed reactions, with some regretting his inaction and others defending the move as aiding recovery and business certainty.
In New York the case of 16 year old Donald F Carroll Jr who killed Charlotte Matthiessen in a death by own action pact went to the jury at 1 39 p m Friday.
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