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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1936
Page
4
Verne Marshall argues that the Tuesday election rested on psychological factors rather than policy. He notes ballot box hysteria, diminished regard for constitutional principles, and a broad erosion of belief in free enterprise and core American institutions.
Carl Carlson of Audubon captured the state corn husking championship with a net of 38 bushels. He is the brother of 1936 national winner Elmer Carlson. Elke Hendricks of Grundy Center took second, repeating her runner-up finish from last year, and both contestants advance to the national event in Columbus, Ohio on November 10.
The piece argues strong emotion and party shifts in Linn County reflect national results with Alf Landon losing to Roosevelt. It notes Cedar Rapids favored Landon by four votes, while the county backed Roosevelt by 685, citing new deal benefits and a rise in first-time voters as key factors.
A reader voices concern over voter shortsightedness and profligate spending by an administration, arguing a household like behavior cannot sustain a government. The piece warns that doubling a nation's income outgo endangers independence and cites demagogues exploiting public disbelief as a warning.
At the fifteenth annual state corn shucking contest on the Herald Grovert farm near Newhall, Ellie Hendricks led early against Martin Middlekoop with Ralph Robinson praised for clean husking. About 20 000 spectators watched amid muddy 70 acres as tractors operated the wagons and officials calculated deductions for the final results.
Secretary Wallace and a presidentially named committee opened a three day conference with more than twenty insurance experts to shape an all risk crop insurance program. A final report to the President is expected in December with possible ties to the 1937 soil conservation plan and AAA programs.
Dr Newton reflects on common misuses of small words like I my God and God, noting how overstatement and mispronunciation dull meaning. He cites Beatitudes with many one syllable words and Jesus speaking to common people who understood him clearly.
Kansas Governor Alf Landon and Mrs. Landon reportedly eye a farm near Topeka as a retirement plan after his term ends. The couple toured several farms while daughter Peggy Anne attends the University of Kansas. Landon will not discuss long term plans and will focus on a week of duck hunting and governorship duties before January 1.
In New York, ads offer Democratic National Committee furniture described as nearly new and used less than two months. A second listing promotes a $60,000 stock of office furniture "new when installed" and briefly used by Republican campaign HQs.
Roosevelt administration plans future policies after record Democratic gains in the election. With 75 Senate Democrats and about 333 House Democrats, leadership weighs housing, farm programs, and social reform while awaiting final tallies. The president signals many actions ahead as popular support nears ten million votes.
Chicago city council unanimously passes an ordinance to restore central standard time. The change takes effect at 2 p.m. Sunday Nov 15, moving from eastern to central time for Chicago and suburbs. Mayor Kelly will sign immediately. daylight time will apply from last Sunday in April to last Sunday in September.
Cedar Rapids saw higher temperatures under a clear sky as the high reached 48 by 2:30 p.m. after a 34 reading at 10 a.m. The 24 hour minimum was 23 at 7 a.m. and Wednesday’s top hit 36 at 3 p.m. followed by 27 at 7 p.m. and 24 at midnight.
Madrid braces as rebel air forces raid the outskirts while loyalist troops, numbering about fifty thousand, push toward the city center. Deserters report revolutionary committees looting in Getafe as Francisco Largo Caballero orders all vehicles and mobilizes volunteers for a final stand three miles from Puerta del Sol.
About $60 was stolen from the Economy Gas station on E avenue and Second street NW at 8:25 p.m. Wednesday by two men wielding nickel plated revolvers. Proprietor John E. Hubacek reported the robbery after being pushed into the rest room and relieved of cash. Police searched the area as detectives investigated.
Washington reports that President Roosevelt may undertake an ocean cruise soon as Navy circles say the U. S. cruiser Chester is en route to the Atlantic coast under sealed orders. The Chester sailed from Long Beach to the Panama Canal Zone and awaits possible service for the President. Rumors of a Buenos Aires visit during the Pan-American conference are doubted by state officials.
Des Moines Gov Clyde L Herring paid 5474 34 to settle a judgment favoring Mrs E E Clark over bonds tied to the Ewing apartment building The case involved 4000 in bonds pledged to secure a loan and the safety deposit box of the governor was to be opened but a time lock delayed drilling until morning The governor described the matter as child's play and explained the bonds were connected to his Herring Motor company obligations and a second mortgage placed to cover those debts
Sulphur Oklahoma residents launch petitions to rename Murray County after former Governor William Alfalfa Bill Murray who helped draft Oklahoma's 1907 constitution and opposed the New Deal. The move reflects a push tied to his legacy amid debates on state history.
Police questioned two men hours after interior decorator R Walton Ford was found strangled in a Sutton hotel room. Eight suspects were later detained as detectives pursued leads including a portable radio set damaged in a luggage bag left behind.
AP reports Congressman Edward Eicher leads in 239 of 243 precincts in Iowa's first district with 54 423 to 51 765 over John N Calhoun. Johnson county gives Eicher a major edge while Van Buren shows Calhoun ahead. Eicher's finish could give Democrats five of nine Iowa seats.
Gov Clyde Herring of Iowa, elected to Senate, says he favors reviving the NRA in roughly its original form. He rejects a nationwide state NRA plan and plans to study Washington policy before a six year term. Edith Johnson will remain as his secretary in Washington.
Two day-old Lee Earl Bridges, one of quadruplets born in a log cabin near Lenath, Missouri, died in a Memphis hospital. She was the third of the quadruplets to die, while the remaining fourth child, weakest at birth, was in good condition and expected to live.
In Des Moines Nels Kraschel holds a 1306 vote edge over George Wilson with one precinct outstanding. Sioux City and Woodbury County boosted Kraschel as final totals from 2442 precincts showed Kraschel 518296 to Wilson 516990. Recount considered due to the tight result.
Republican candidate George Wilson credited The Gazette with a definite effect on the state governorship contest. He added he was happy for the paper’s support, calling it a champion of good government in the state.
As canvass progresses Gov Clyde L Herring leads L J Dickinson by 35516 votes with 2338 precincts reported for governor while Guy Gillette leads Berry F Halden by 54152 for US Senate Roosevelt's lead grows with 579096 to 457699 for Landon across 2328 precincts in Iowa results.
Republicans elected 46 members to the next Iowa House of Representatives while Democrats held the last House with 58 to 50. Seventeen counties remain unreported including Allamakee as canvassing of the gubernatorial race proceeds.
The list of counties identified Republican gains in Iowa with 23 Republicans holding seats, totaling at least 26 of 50 in the senate while Democrats hold at least 22. Two districts, Second and Twenty-fifth, remained unreported. Democrats listed for the House include C. M. McFatridge and Moravius Charles L. Beckler among others.
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