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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1938

Page

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Senators Gillette Krashcher on pivotal election issues

The Gazette urges frank discussion of national issues at a Memorial Coliseum event where Senator Guy M. Gillette and Governor Nelson G. Kraschel seek reelection. It asks five key questions about executive power, Supreme Court measures, and constitutional democracy, stressing clear positions before voters.

Messrs. Gillette and Kraschel Congress House Senate White House Washington Gillette Supreme Court Hugo Black Roosevelt

Hungary takes Shutt island in first Danube occupation zone

Czechoslovakia completes five stage cession under Munich agreement as Hungarian troops begin crossing the Danube at dawn to occupy Shutt island. The others zones follow with Ersekujvar Leva Losone Romas zombat Hernad valley and Beregszasz slated for occupation on subsequent days. Germany views the move as satisfactory.

Berlin Czechoslovakia Danube Shutt Hungary Munich Germany Sudetenland Poland Teschen Bratislava Shutt Island Medve Bota Republic of Czechoslovaka Munkacs Ungvar Kassa Ersekujvar Leva Losone Romaszombat Hernad Valley Beregszasz

Senator Gillette Declines Early Interview Request

The Gazette reports at 1:15 P.M. that Senator Gillette refused to answer questions in an interview today but would respond tonight if the newspaper wished. The senator indicated his actions were in the interest of public enlightenment and hinted at motives tied to previous inquiries.

Gillette Gazette

Pedestrian Hurt In Crossing Street

A. E. Ackerman, 66, of 329 Ninth avenue SE, suffered minor injuries in a mystery accident near First avenue and Fifth street E. He fell while crossing, with witnesses saying no car was seen nearby. He was treated at St Luke's hospital and released.

Cedar Rapids A. E. Ackerman Ninth Avenue SE First Avenue Fifth Street Ackerman St. Luke’s Hospital

Doctor W H Redmond Dies Sudden Heart Attack At Office

Dr William H Redmond 53 a Cedar Rapids physician died today at 1215 pm in his office from a heart attack. He had led Linn County Medical Society and Mercy Hospital staff, served Knights of Columbus and Elks, and was unmarried. Survived by mother sister and brother with nieces and nephews. Knights initiation postponed two weeks. communion to be observed at St Matthew's Church tomorrow morning.

William H Redmond Fourth Avenue SE Monahan Cedar Rapids Redmond Linn County Medical Society Mercy Hospital Hanford Post American Legion The Elks

FCC chief to discuss use of flash and bulletin in radio

Chairman Frank Ro McNinch of the FCC plans informal talks with the presidents of three major networks next week on how the words flash and bulletin are used in radio programs. He aims to separate genuine news from dramatization and advertising and notes The War of the Worlds broadcast caused nationwide hysteria and complaints.

Washington Frank Ro McNinch Federal Communications Commission McNinch Columbia Commission

Want Ads Invite Calls For Sunday Gazette Listings

Telephone your Want Ads to The Gazette before 8 tonight to run in the big Sunday section. Sample listings show gas stove sold, a 4 room rental, leghorn pullets for 35 cents, and furnished houses for rent with contact numbers.

The Gazette

Roosevelt Urges Voters to Preserve Social Gains

In a fireside chat from Hyde Park, President Roosevelt urged voters to defend liberal social and economic gains and avert fascism and communism. He praised democracy and warned that without forward movement, extremist forces could grow, while backing Governor Lehman, Senator Wagner, and other New York Democrats.

Hyde Park N. Y Roosevelt Herbert H Lehman New York United States Robert F Wagner Thomas Dewey Lehman

President Speaks From Hyde Park Fireside in Own Election District

The President says at his Hyde Park home that as a citizen he should express views on candidates and issues in his state even while serving as president. He notes a changing view on democratic government problems over the years and hints at continued remarks on page 3.

Hyde Park

Delay in Fire Probe at Elias Abramovich Shop

The investigation into the Wednesday fire at 117 First Avenue E owned by Elias Abramovich was paused Saturday as Deputy State Fire Marshal A. Lubberden returned to Des Moines for another blaze. He ordered Abramovich to seize stock yet not reopen, and said the probe would resume when possible after he finishes reviewing the books.

Cedar Rapids Elias Abramovich First Avenue E A. Lubberden Des Moines Lubberden Abramovich

Gillette Kraschel Speak Here Tonight at Democratic Rally

A torchlight parade will escort Guy Nelson’s open car with Kraschel and Senator Gillette to the Memorial Coliseum for an 8 o’clock Democratic rally. The procession starts 7 pm from the Roosevelt hotel with band F V W drum corps and torchbearers. Preceding the parade Gov Kraschel and Mrs Kraschel and Mrs Ellsworth Richardson will attend a 20-person dinner at the hotel. The program includes organ recital introductions and talks by Mrs Richardson Governor Kraschel and Senator Gillette. Kraschel’s remarks will be aired on WMT from 3 to 9 30 pm.

Cedar Rapids Guy Nelson Kraschel Guy Gillette Memorial Coliseum Roosevelt Hotel V F. W. Drum and Bugle Corps Gillette Ellsworth Richardson Coliseum Richardson WMT Linn County Cacc-American Alliance C. Ss. PS Hall Young Democrats Organization

Massachusetts to tax Hetty Green fortune

Special Master John S Flannery urged the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court to tax 4.947 million dollars in inheritance taxes from Col Edward H R Green estate, ruling his true residence was Round Hills estate in South Dartmouth Massachusetts. Green died June 8 1936 in Lake Placid New York.

Washington John S Flannery Supreme Court Massachusetts Edward H R. Green Hetty Green Flannery Green New York Texas Florida Col Green Col Green Flannery Col Greens America Round Hills Dartmouth Mass New Bedford Col. Green Lake Placid N. Y London England Texas Midland Railroad Ter

King Charles Edwards And Whyla Kitch Crown Industry Queen

Six thousand witnesses at Cedar Rapids Memorial Coliseum watch Charles F Edwards and Miss Whyla Kitch crowned king and queen of Cedar Rapids industry at the second Queen’s ball. Corporate ties and royal regalia described as Rev Russell S Phillips officiates.

Charles Edwards Whyla Kitch Industry Memorial Coliseum Charles F. Edwards Cedar Rapids Allied Industrial Civic League Edwards Wilson and Company Queen Whyte la Plant-Choate Company Russell S Phillips St. James Methodist Church Phillips Whyla

Cedar Rapids Labor Letter Opposes Kraschel Endorsement

The Cedar Rapids Building Trades Council protests that the Iowa State Federation of Labor did not endorse Governor Kraschel. The council cites Secretary WB Husler and notes President Couch’s stated support might mislead workers about federation backing.

Nelson G Kraschel Towa State Federation of Labor Buildin Trades Council Cedar Rapids WB Hussler State Federation of Labor Council Bluffs Couch Skraschel Uei

Gillette Postpones Answers To Five Pertinent Questions

Senator Guy Gillette postpones answering five written questions, saying he will address them on the platform that night if the Cedar Rapids Gazette wants him to. He notes they were previously asked by the Burlington Hawkeye Gazette, with replies shared publicly and criticized by Verne Marshall and the Gazette.

Guy Gillette Cedar Rapids Gazette Burlington Hawkeye Gazette Burlington Des Moines Dickinson Supreme Court

Sheriff Fry Dies From Wound In Benton County Shootout

Sheriff Leland A Fry 38 died in Vinton hospital from an abdominal wound suffered when Lee Crow 21 shot him at Garrison. Crow killed himself as a deputy posse closed in. Fry served two terms and was unopposed for reelection next Tuesday. He leaves a widow and two children.

Vinton Leland A Fry Vinton Hospital Lee Crow Garrison Crow Cedar Rapids Fry Benton County Republican Central Committee Fry 5 John McLennon John Franklin Franklin John Burrows Belle Plaine McLennon Waterloo Sheriff Fry Evergreen Cemetery Methodist Church

Baer to Split Pension With Dr Townsend

Arthur Bugs Baer reports Baer plans to share a pension with Dr Townsend. Townsend dismisses thirty dollars weekly and fifty dollars weekly for Doc, while critics doubt the remedy fits bottles. The piece notes a rare jackpot prospect and joking business deal if two hundred dollars is received.

Arthur Bugs" Baer Doc Townsend Lance Doc

Also Mentioned on This Page

United States Senate Ueau Little Nation W. H. Redmond W. HW. Redmond Radio Gzar LAW Roper F Ave Doz E Ave Ely Ave N. Y. State Lehman, Wagner Frank B. Murphy Michigan Text OF Speech Guy M. Gillette GOV. Nels Kraschuel Naomi Doerel Ladies In Waiting Knights of Labor Quaker Oats Dis Frank Bates, Jr David Floyd Quaker Oats Company Becker Pouuw Leland A, Fry Federation Cedar Rapids News Posse Leland A. Fry Garrison House Winton Karl Fischer Charles Wilson Benton County Board of Supervisors Dale Shirles Sam Kentucky Ffs Mastin Weldon Hayes Hayes Sheriffs Baer Dr. Townsend
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