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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1938

Page

7

Medics Win Quash of Most AMA Records Subpoena

U S District Judge James Proctor ruled two sections of a Justice Department subpoena to the American Medical Association as unenforceable as oppressive. The decision preserves a narrowly tailored third section seeking recent letters and correspondence about medical care and group practice.

Washington U. S James Proctor American Medical Association AMA Justice Department Proctor Chicago Medical Association District of Columbia Medical Society Group Health Association

Prefers Prison For Son To His Turning Against Companions

In San Francisco a mother, Alice McCord, wants her 17 year old son William to remain silent rather than testify against four companions in a murder case. Public Defender Gerald Kenny seeks to withdraw after the boy refused to cooperate with the state. The five defendants allegedly lured Donald Maycock from a tavern, robbed him of his army discharge money, and left him beaten to death.

San Francisco Alice McCord Gerald Kenny William Kenny San Quentin

Notice to Lidders for Secondary Road Bids Linn County

Sealed bids due 2:00 PM November 20 1938 at Linn County Auditor Cedar Rapids for surface work in Secondary Road Districts 99 and 25. Deposit 5 percent or $250000 cash bond, plans available at the Auditor's office. Iowa labor and materials preference apply. Bids opened after closing. Board may reject all. Robt M Vesely County Auditor for the Board of Supervisors.

Lidders Linn County Cedar Rapids Board of Supervisors Iowa Rob T. M. Vesely

Dad says fast drivers must move fast to keep up with payments

Willie Willis cites financial pressures as the reason for drivers speeding, arguing the need to stay ahead of mounting payments. The remark frames speed as a response to economic strain rather than recklessness.

Norris cites private utilities blocking TVA-like power for Arkansas Missouri

Senator George W Norris of Nebraska says private utility opposition prevents Arkansas and Missouri from pursuing power development projects similar to the Tennessee Valley Authority. The remarks were made Wednesday night in Memphis Tennessee.

Memphis

Hopkins Proposes Civil Service for Relief Agencies

WPA administrator Harry L. Hopkins urged that the WPA and other relief units be absorbed into civil service. He argued public anger over political influence in relief work and voting, saying the November 8 election likely settled that such influence is unacceptable.

Hopkins NEW York WPA Harry L. Hopkins Civil Service New York City

City Briefs And Personals

Miss Marcella Klein will conduct a story hour Friday at 4 15 pm at the Kenwood library station. Mr and Mrs R W Chambers were called to Miles Ta for the funeral of their nephew D L Crawford killed in an auto accident near Wyoming. Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce asks people to beware of solicitors for groups seeking to pass bills in the upcoming legislature.

Marcella Klein Kenwood Library R. W. Chambers Bever Avenue Miles D. L. Crawford Wyoming Cedar Rapids

Thanksgiving Dinner Specials Want Ad Prompt

Local readers are urged to place Thanksgiving dinner specials in the Want Ad section. Businesses can call the Chamber of Commerce or the Credit Guide and Adjustment company to advertise alive or dressed turkeys chickens ducks geese capons and other items for sale. Dial 2112 to phone your ad.

Ing Chamber of Commerce Credit Guide and Adjustment Company

Kesler Elected to ACS Sugar Division Executive Committee

Carl C. Kesler of Penick and Ford, Ltd Cedar Rapids has been chosen for the executive committee of the American Chemical Society sugar and sugar technology division. The division is one of eighteen professional units in a society with over 22 000 members.

Carl C. Kesler Penick and Ford, Ltd Cedar Rapids Division American Chemical Society Society

Enlistment Announced for Cedar Rapids Seamen Eves Mason

William B. Eves and James I. Mason of Cedar Rapids are listed for naval service by local recruiters E. E. Moon and James W. Keene. Eves is the son of Mrs. Adeline M. Eves, 316 Seventh Street SE.

Naval Service William B. Eves James I. Mason Cedar Rapids E. E. Moon James W. Keene Eves Adeline M. Eves Seventh Street

Mason Family Plans Three Months Navy Training at Great Lakes

Mason and his mother Mrs. Margaret M. Mason of 356 Nineteenth street SE announce that he will undergo three months of military training at the Great Lakes Illinois station before being ordered to fleet duty.

Mason Margaret M. Mason Nineteenth Street Great Lakes, Ill

Bicycle collision injures teen at city intersection

Jerry Glaza 14 of 1347 East Avenue NE suffered minor injuries after his bicycle collided with a car driven by Robert Barrett at Fifth Avenue and Fourteenth Street SE. He was treated for a cut on a finger and a head bruise at Mercy Hospital and released. Barrett traveled west on Fifth Avenue while Glaza rode south on Fourteenth Street.

Jerry Glaza E Avenue NE Robert Barrett Fifth Avenue Fourteenth Street Mercy Hospital Glaza Barrett

Rumors Say Chinese Close In On Canton

Unconfirmed Chinese reports from Hong Kong said Thursday that columns were closing in on Canton after shattering outer Japanese defenses. Chinese sources claimed troops were preparing to storm the city, with details unclear and no independent verification.

Canton Hong Kong Bat

Chinese recapture towns in southern Shantung province

Chinese reports say Taichechwang and Yih sien were retaken in southern Shantung within enemy lines. The areas had not been a major front since spring. In Evansville Indiana a farmer drew oil from a well, minerals experts say natural gas may have driven the oil into the well.

Chungking Taichechwang Yihsien Shantung Province China Evansville Ind Edward Stein

Quick Cough Relief Home Remedy Promises Fast Action

An old home remedy suggests mixing two cups of granulated sugar in one cup water to a syrup, then adding 234 ounces of Pinex to a pint bottle for a ready cough medicine. The ad touts quick relief, soothing membranes, and supermarket durability with a money back guarantee.

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