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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1935
Page
1
Discussion of a federal program paying farmers to adjust hog production to pork surpluses and shortages, with questions about consumer taxes funding such subsidies. Notes political banquets, South Carolina relief funding disputes, and broader critique of federal coercion, NRA enforcement, and states rights in the era. Mentions Calvin Coolidge quotes and labor unrest in Minneapolis.
Chicago attorney Clarence Darrow urged Gov. Clyde Herring to commute the life sentence of Lyle Messner, 22, for the 1927 Cedar Rapids murder of Kathleen Forrest. Darrow argued youth and lack of will, while Herring said parole board review is required before action.
The essay compares life to a whispering gallery where words travel far beyond their source. It warns that in a connected world expressions cross borders quickly, affecting nations, with examples like Japan and China. It concludes that good manners are essential in such a transparent public sphere.
Des Moines AP Special Prosecutor H M Havner released new evidence linking a Sioux City slot payoff ring to the attorney general's office. He seeks a Supreme Court review of venue for graft cases and disclosed 26 witnesses, including O Connor aides and ring associates. O Connor's trial on conspiracy to operate slot machines is stayed as justice weighs the venue challenge.
Violence erupted amid a labor struggle, with officials suggesting the unrest may have triggered the strikes from the outset. Labor leaders urged decisive action to confront the issue before further damage occurs.
A national conference of business and labor leaders was set for December 9 to decide on creating a joint Council of Industrial Progress. George L. Berry said 73 percent favored attending, four percent refused, and 23 percent were noncommittal, stressing a self governing process and no top down approach.
London. J Ramsay MacDonald lord privy seal urged Britain to back defense measures. He warned aggressors act first and a government that leaves women, children and the elderly unprotected would be judged criminal.
Washington reports AAA officials are weighing a $1.50 bounty per hog raised next year to spur hog production amid meat price pressures and drought, with possible penalties for exceeding quotas and a 20 percent cut in base corn production to curb oversupply.
Farmers and farm administration officials discussed varying corn acreage adjust ments by state and county under the corn-hog program. Planners considered shifting from an arbitrary production basis to adjustments based on good farming practices, but plans were not yet ready for next year. Indications were the 1936-37 contracts could allow the new adjustment type in 1937 if deemed desirable. Iowa State College economist T W Schultz noted figures were in shape to test the plan in Iowa.
Washington reports that South Carolina loses access to federal and highway funds after Governor Johnston’s control of the state highway department. An official said no new contracts will be approved by the Public Roads Bureau until the dispute is settled, tying up 7 million dollars in federal funds allotted to the state.
Cedar Rapids News reports Community Chest pledges totaled 47 495 63 at noon Tuesday leaving 32 764 37 to hit the 80 260 goal. Campaign workers urged intensive effort through the week as reports from luncheon meetings show progress with industrial and women’s divisions leading, while team goals remain uncertain.
In Monticello area authorities found the body of Charles Chick Sherman in a lime grave under a barn, shot and bludgeoned, identified by fingerprints. Nearby in Knauth’s lake, another man believed beaten to death was found, with fingerprints sent to NYC and Newark for linkage to the Schultz case. The Clarktown site lies between Monticello and New York City.
Early returns show upstate Republican gains in New York with defeats of three Democratic incumbents and re elections of fifteen Republicans. Across the nation ten million voters turnout in state elections with local issues prevailing and Roosevelt policy a differing factor in Kentucky and New York.
Lloyd Krueger a Charles City filling station operator drowned when his boat capsized in the Cedar River north of Charles City while duck hunting Tuesday afternoon. His companion Edwin Helmers also of Charles City was rescued by Mr and Mrs Fritz Demro of Nashua who were in a nearby boat.
The Lusitania sinking twenty years ago after a German submarine attack is officially reported as located by Salvaging Co. off the Irish coast. The salvage ship Orphir, run by a British firm, found the wreck following weeks of searching.
The International News Service reports the Lusitania was located by the salvage ship Orphir with diver Jim Jarratt claiming riveted hull details match the famous liner. The Gazette carried the Oct. 28 note and Daily reports mention continued coverage on Page 2.
Milwaukee, AP Chief Jacob Laubenheimer opened an inquiry into two acting detectives for not entering a garage tied to dynamite bombings. The probe centers on George Gritz’s claim that he led them to the site once used by Rutkowski and Chevanek, who died in a fatal explosion.
Addis Ababa dispatch reports Emperor Haile Selassie yielding to pressure from northern chiefs and troops to defend Makale area. Ras Siyoum pressures for battle, while government expects a pitched clash later, not at Makale. Rumors of Ras Kassa’s stance clarified as out of touch. Mered Azmach Asfao Wassan to assume duties in Dessye.
Ivan Bauman of Woodford county won the Illinois corn husking championship at the state contest in El Paso on the George Shuman farm. He husked 36 523 bushels in 80 minutes under muddy conditions, as about 20 000 spectators watched the event.
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