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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1938
Page
1
The piece surveys President Roosevelt's open endorsement of Sheridan Downey for the California Senate seat, contrasting it with prior opposition to Downey's proposed $30 weekly pension plan. It critiques the President's shift and highlights reactions from readers and commentators about leaders and policy in 1938.
United States government records show about 2.934 billion dollars spent in the first four months of the current fiscal year, a new New Deal spending high. Treasury figures compare 1938 with 1937, noting rising expenses, a growing deficit, and a large cash balance as Roosevelt pressures relief and WPA funding.
Suzanne Wilkins, wife of explorer Sir Hubert Wilkins, will join his bid to reach the North Pole by submarine after arriving from Australia. The announcement came Tuesday in Los Angeles.
The speaker cites Benes to warn against governments ruled by one man who decide others' destinies. Hitler used elections to rise, then moved to dominate Austria and Czechoslovakia. The message asks if Americans heed the warning and if popular elections suffice to prevent dictatorship.
British prime minister proposes immediate Commons debate on renewing the Easter pact with Mussolini and seeks broader economic peace with Germany in southeast Europe. He defends trade with the dictators and warns against a new arms race while asserting no aggression toward Germany.
Cedar Rapids news reports Bill Clemens 35 of 428 Avenue NW fined $100 and costs for reckless driving after bumping a stop sign at First Avenue and Third Street East. Fined $10 for companion drunkenness. fine suspended on payment of costs and good behavior due to lack of funds and risk of job loss.
President Roosevelt issued a written endorsement of Sheridan Downey as a real liberal in mind and heart. Downey won the Democratic primary with pension movement support and faces Republican Philip Bancroft in the general election.
Des Moines AP says 34 000 Works Progress Administration project workers will have Election Day off next Tuesday November 8 and will make up the time later, announced from Des Moines headquarters.
Washington chairman Martin Dies urged Mutual Broadcasting to allow a fair and reputable correspondent to answer Paul Y. Anderson during the inquiry into un American activities. Dies said the request would test radio independence from politicians and noted the committee’s looming $25,000 expense fund shortage amid limited post holiday funding prospects.
Wage hour Administrator Elmer Andrews ruled that daily newspapers are subject to the wage-hour law. In a letter to Elisha Hanson, attorney for the American Newspaper Publishers' Association, Andrews said newspapers are not service establishments within perish 13 A 2 and Hanson asked for the status of daily papers under the act.
Column by Arthur Bugs Baer recalls wartime radio days and a lunch wagon shelter from air raids. Humorous nostalgia contrasts bomb threats with casual city life while noting changes in war era entertainment and civilian attitudes.
A federal grand jury investigating dairy industry anti trust violations returned two indictments on 75 individuals and companies in milk ice cream and dairy products. The judge granted suppression until November 15 to allow notice service. Officials said there is no political motive and suppression is not unusual.
Seabiscuit won by three lengths over War Admiral in a Pimlico match race Tuesday afternoon. The victory solidifies Seabiscuit's supremacy in the famed contest.
Cedar Rapids recorded 74 on November 1 the warmest first day of November in five years, topping 1933's 78. A bright sun boosted readings with 52 at 2 am, 54 at 7 am, and 72 by 1 pm, while recent Nov 1 highs have been as low as 35 in 1934. Light rain fell Monday night and temperatures cooled after 3:30 pm.
A statewide heat wave pushed Iowa to new records as Des Moines hit 81 at 1 p.m. Tuesday, the highest November temperature on record, surpassing the 79-degree mark reached on Nov. 7, 1915.
WASHINGTON The national bituminous coal commission on Tuesday demanded an exhaustive review of railroad finances as executives prepare for a final settlement over a $250 million payroll cut demand. The coal panel urged the Interstate Commerce Commission to study carrier finances and implications for workers. President William Green of the A F of L warned rail labor will cooperate with management in a rehabilitation plan if wage cuts at 15 percent are dropped. otherwise labor says a strike is possible.
The coal commission seeks an exhaustive investigation of railroad operating efficiency and economy to review service adequacy and general transportation costs. It argues carriers must prove efficient operation before any rate increases are considered. Management hints possible federal aid instead of wage cuts. rail executives foresee a strike as distant and plan talks in Chicago on a 15 percent pay reduction.
Vojta Benes arrives in the United States amid crisis in Czechoslovakia. The education inspector and organizer fears betrayal by France and England and mourns the mutilation of his homeland. He speaks to the press after six weeks of travel, calling for support for his people.
Mr and Mrs William McDonald Jr of Victor were given 25 year reformatory terms after pleading guilty to participating in the $1,200 Hedrick Savings Bank robbery on Sept 1. The pair, tied to North English and Hedrick heists, were aided by two youths.
AFL shop employees from 35 stores voted 1068 to 1014 to accept a peace plan ending 55 days of paralysis in San Francisco. The agreement includes a compromise seniority clause and wage increase from 18 to 20 dollars, with vacation schedules raised. The union store and exclusive bargaining agent recognition are limited to the AFL Retail Department Store Employes union.
Arnold Ralph Johnson 33, former union organizer, was acquitted of second degree murder in the death of his best friend and superior William S. Brown president of the General Drivers Union Local 544 in Minneapolis Minnesota.
Buffalo. Dewey, Republican nominee, told reporters if he wins New York governor next Tuesday he will serve a full four-year term. He explained that eight years as a prosecutor do not end his public duty, insisting he would complete the term regardless of other bids. Lehman countered that Dewey aims to raise his own prestige for 1940.
Secretary Wallace accused Thomas E. Dewey of not telling the whole truth in a farm speech in Binghamton. Wallace said Dewey cited national farm income gains while omitting that New York farm income did not drop as sharply as the national trend from 1929 to 1932.
Cedar Rapids police report the largest Halloween yet as over 60 youths roamed the southeast area from 7 to 9 p m. Residents handed out treats while a few offered cash bribes. One delivery worker was beaten on Forest Drive SE. 87 calls were logged and 8 radio cars plus 3 squads escorted youths to the station for processing.
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