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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1936
Page
1
The piece argues that the recent election hinged on psychological factors more than policy. It notes voter hysteria and a lack of reflection on constitutional principles and core democratic values guiding decisions. It compares the mood to Roosevelt's reelection and warns of diminished adherence to fundamentals.
Carl Carlson of Audubon triumphed in the state corn husking contest with a net of 38 bushels. He is Elmer Carlson’s brother and will join Elle Hendricks of Grundy Center, runner up, at the national contest in Columbus, Ohio on November 10.
A Linn County perspective argues the national defeat of era leaders and the Roosevelt landslide stem from voter mood and New Deal benefits. It notes Cedar Rapids supported Landon by four votes while the county backed Roosevelt, attributing changes to new registrants and relief gains.
A reader questions profligate government spending and the risk of political demagoguery. The piece argues that spending doubles income and ends an independent economy if unchecked, warning that short term thinking fuels manipulation and political folly.
About 20 000 spectators watched the 15th annual state corn shucking contest at Herald Grovert farm near Newhall. Ellie Hendricks led midway through, with Martin Middlekoop close behind. Ralph Robinson showed the cleanest husk. Final results hinge on deductions by gleaners and judges, with the national contest set for November 10 in Columbus, Ohio.
Secretary Wallace and a presidentially named committee begin a three day conference with 20 plus insurance experts to shape an all risk crop insurance program. A final session will include 80 to 90 farm leaders as a December report to the President is planned.
The piece notes 7000 misused words and urges careful use of small words like I and my. It reflects on how simple, common terms carry weight and how Jesus spoke plainly with monosyllables, ending with a nod to Beatitudes and common people listening gladly.
Gov Alf M Landon and Mrs Landon may retire from the Kansas governorship to a farm near Topeka rather than Independence They have been viewing several farms near Topeka to stay near Peggy Anne a University of Kansas student It is unclear what his political future holds after his defeat as the Republican presidential nominee He plans a week of duck hunting and will discuss plans after the new year with Republican national chairman John D M Hamilton.
In New York, ads offer for sale furniture used by the Democratic National Committee and furniture used briefly by Republican campaign offices. The items are described as nearly new and recently acquired.
Roosevelt administration plans policy direction after record Democratic sweep in Congress. Democrats near ten million popular vote and 75 seats in the Senate with 333 in the House, signaling broad support for housing, farm programs, and labor reforms.
Chicago voters endorsed returning to Central Standard Time after experiment with daylight time. City council unanimously approved the ordinance and plans rapid passage. The change takes effect at 2 p.m. on the Sunday before Nov. 15, with daylight saving in effect from the last Sunday in April to the last Sunday in September.
Higher temperatures came to Cedar Rapids Thursday under a fair sky with the mercury reaching 48 at 2 30 p m after 34 at 10 a m and a 24 hour low of 23 at 7. Wednesday’s high reached 36 at 3 p m with 27 at 7 p m and 24 at midnight according to Jo Inskeep Company record.
Madrid braces as rebel air raids intensify and loyalist resistance tightens. Deserters report looting in Getafe while 50 000 rebel troops surge toward the city as Francisco Largo Caballero orders mobilization and civilians and military units rush to the front.
About $60 was taken from the Economy Gas Station on E avenue and Second street NW at 8:25 p.m. Wednesday in a holdup by two men who also forced proprietor John E. Hubacek into the rest room. They fled west through an alley, pursued briefly by a passerby, and are being sought by police as detectives investigate.
Washington reports that President Roosevelt may embark on an ocean cruise soon. Navy circles note the cruiser Chester is en route to the Atlantic coast with sealed orders to reach the Panama Canal Zone for possible presidential service. Rumors of a Buenos Aires stop during the Pan-American conference are doubted by state officials.
A Cedar Rapids notice outlines the 1936 auto toll schedule for the city. The document lists charges and collection details affecting motorists in the area.
Des Moines Iowa Gov Clyde L Herring paid in full a 5474 34 judgment to Mrs E E Clark securing a settlement over bonds tied to the Ewing apartment project The box in Des Moines National Bank and Trust was drilled only after a time lock prevented access and a settlement was reached with Sheriff observers present.
Sulphur Oklahoma residents petition to rename Murray County, named for William Alfalfa Bill Murray who helped draft the 1907 constitution, amid discussions reflecting his opposition to the New Deal.
Detectives questioned two men and held eight others after interior decorator R Walton Ford was found garroted in a Sutton hotel room. Investigators ruled out robbery. two suitcases with Ford’s belongings and a damaged portable radio were found in a bag left as "security" by suspicious men.
AP reports Congressman Edward Eicher built a late edge in 239 of 243 precincts in Iowa’s first district, with 54 423 votes to 51 765 for John Calhoun. Johnson county results favored Eicher, Van Buren favored Calhoun, leaving Eicher ahead by 2 658 and Democrats holding five of nine Iowa seats.
Gov Clyde Herring, Iowa senator-elect, backs reviving NRA in its original form not as a nationwide state system. He says local revival would force actions people want to take but lack courage for, and plans to inspect the issue in Washington before his six year Senate tenure begins. Edith Johnson will remain as his Washington secretary.
Two day-old Lee Earl Bridges died in a Memphis hospital four days after birth in a log cabin near Lenath Missouri. She was the third of quadruplets to die. The remaining infant was reported in good condition and expected to live.
With Nels Kraschel ahead of George Wilson by about 1300 votes in Iowa, only one precinct remains. Sioux City gave Kraschel a 415? vote edge. Woodbury County tallied 5570 for Kraschel. Final totals show Kraschel 518,296 Wilson 516,990 with 2,441 of 2,442 precincts reported. A recount seems likely as the race remains extremely close.
Des Moines reports George Wilson credits The Gazette with a definite effect on the governorship race. He thanks the paper for its support and notes its long championing of good government in the state.
Final canvass will confirm governors and lieutenant governors as Clyde L. Herring and Guy Gillette lead in their races. Herring shows a 35 516 vote edge over L J Dickinson with 2328 precincts reported while Gillette leads Berry F Halden by 54 152 votes. Roosevelt’s tally rises with 579 096 votes to 457 699 for Landon.
In Des Moines AP reports election results with Republicans electing 46 members to the next Iowa House and Democrats electing beyond the reported races. The last House favored Democrats 58 to 50. Allamakee county results remain unreported. The governorship canvass by the House could influence the final makeup.
Unofficial results show Iowa Republicans winning the state Senate, with 26 seats and Democrats at least 22 after the previous Democratic majority of 28. Two districts, the Second and Twenty-fifth, remained unreported. Democrats elected to the House include C. M. McFatridge of Moravia Charles L. Beckler of Waterloo and Iver Christofferson of Cedar Falls.
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