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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1936
Page
13
A sequence of reader letters discuss Sam Rayburn campaign cards and alleged misquotations, critique Utterback remarks, and contest Roosevelt era banking actions. Postal and campaign themes mix with warnings about communism, political loyalties, and voter responsibility ahead of elections.
The piece argues the 1936 election hinges on protecting a traditional American government from communism. It lauds Landon as a true man of the people, free of entangling alliances, and credits him with opposing Roosevelt policies and a path to prosperity despite critics.
An Iowa reader attacks Gazette coverage of Sioux City liquor seal infractions and national politics. He challenges editors to publish full critique and asks for evidence of government graft, contrasting Roosevelt era achievements with Republican graft accusations. The editor prompts Oliva to provide verifiable facts on state and local corruption.
A Gazette editor accuses the paper of dirty campaign tactics and recalls an old case in which a Republican governor reportedly accepted one hundred thousand dollars to pardon a man guilty of a heinous crime, challenging the paper's stance.
A cautious voice argues against vacation urges and warns that economic strife will be used to manipulate wages and prices. It claims a global conspiracy uses economists, with Roosevelt's cabinet pushing motions like AAA and CCC to control workers and enforce obedience.
A political advertisement promotes a Republican candidate for the Linn County State Representative seat, urging residents to consider and support the campaign. The message emphasizes candidate qualifications and commitment to public service in the district.
The piece critiques the social security act’s reach for farmers and their helpers, warning that farmers may receive little benefit and face drawbacks under the act’s terms. It frames the issue as a campaign question with a wary tone toward anticipated outcomes for agricultural workers.
Mrs Alberta Corwin 22 of Matherville and Earl Korthals 23 near Geneseo were fatally injured when their automobile struck a bridge abutment east of Silvis on Route 6 late Friday night.
County Treasurer Milo Sedlacek reports 1935 operating costs for Linn County were $29,028.10, up from $23,473.40 in 1934. Increases include a five cent hourly wage rise, delinquent tax collection costs, back salaries, refunds under the three point tax law, and office equipment replacements with a net rise of $1,332.53. Collections and motor vehicle registrations also rose.
James Plowyer, 72, known as the "Black Prince" to police, reported Saturday that a restaurant waitress lifted his wallet in Toledo. Police noted his notoriety as an ace pickpocket across several cities.
United Air Lines announced the acquisition of twenty eight large capacity planes at a cost of three million dollars with funds allocated for additional service refinements. W A Patterson president stated that winter fare cuts would not be implemented and emphasized a focus on sound development, new equipment, greater comfort, and improved coast to coast and inter city service.
Within the last five years the number of transport planes making scheduled trips over United States airways has doubled.
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