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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1937
Page
3
Syndicated column outlines a secret poll by Leader Barkley showing insufficient votes for the reorganization bill, revealing a deliberate anti‑lynching filibuster to shield the White House agenda. It notes implied censor ships, planned hearings for War Secretary Woodring, and a campaign letter scheme by Rep. A P Lamneck.
Hollywood reports Leo Carrillo, famed film star and California native, formally announces his candidacy for governor. He previously teased runs but now takes the bid seriously, citing a strong interest in the state's welfare and human welfare.
A dense radio program guide lists NBC WEAF WJZ and CBS WABC WBBM KMOX WCCO stations with varied shows and artistes from morning to late night. The notice requests Millard Brounston respond to a divorce petition filed by Margare Maxine Broughton, detailing custody and relief asks with a January 1938 court date in Cedar Rapids.
Charles Braden of Cedar Rapids was nominated without opposition for president of the National Industrial Traffic League. Other unopposed officers include W Y Wildman of Chicago as vice president and C F Richborn of Chicago as treasurer. The group urged approval of rate increases totaling 508 million dollars annually to sustain railroad competitiveness amid the current business recession.
Los Angeles public works board weighing options on a moving hillside near Elysian Park two blocks from the city hall. Vice chairman James Bolgar floated dynamiting to halt the slide but warned of possible crushing collapse. terracing with steam shovels proposed as alternative. The two-block long bluff shifts under an inch daily near the highway and railroad tracks.
Ernest Simpson former husband of the Duchess of Windsor and Mrs Mary Kirk Raffray wed Thursday in the ballroom of the Brooklyn Country Club Bridgeport Conn Justice of the Peace Ned Ostmark officiated Raffray had obtained a Reno divorce last week The ceremony followed her introduction to Simpson through the Duchess of Windsor before her marriage to the Duke of Windsor.
Hollywood dancer Eileen O Kane warned at the Hollywood Women's club that American girls imitate the Duchess of Windsor’s stoop and side winding gait. She said the former Mrs Wallis Simpson walks with a hiker like posture, advising against copying her posture while allowing fashion.
John Holmes, 46, named president of Swift and Company, the fourth head in 52 years and first not named Swift. Directors announce Charles H. Swift remains chairman, G F Swift becomes active as vice-chairman, Harold H Swift as vice-chairman, and S W Lyndh as vice-president. Holmes began as a messenger in 1906.
Atlantic City reports the United Hatters union pledging to join a worldwide boycott of Japanese products. New Rochelle notes 734 College of New Rochelle students vow to forego silk stockings in protest of Japan's invasion of China.
Scattered snowfall continues across Iowa with a general blanket of snow. Des Moines reports a year to date moisture deficit of 5.14 inches while Cedar Rapids sees the season’s first snow by Thursday noon. Temperatures dip and rise through the day as roads turn slick and several auto collisions occur.
Six people died in Tucumcari New Mexico from food poisoning after home preserved chili fed to mourners at a funeral. Serum from Denver and Kansas City was rushed in as doctors treated five others who were stricken and expected to die.
Viscount Cecil of Chelmwood former British cabinet member and advocate of the league of nations received the Nobel Peace Prize for 1937 in Stockholm.
Funeral services for 59 year old John Shadle former resident three miles northwest of Whittier will be held at 2 30 p m Friday at the Jordan s Grove church with Reverend Balz of Lisbon officiating. Burial will follow in Jordan s Grove cemetery.
Harold Gates a Wright county farmer took the witness stand in his own defense in the melon patch slaying trial of Guy Withers Jr. in Clarion Iowa. Gates said he fired to frighten intruders rather than to hit anyone as prosecutors rested after two doctors testified Withers died from shotgun wounds. Witnesses included Maxine Kinseth who said Withers asked her to help harvest watermelons and she refused.
Washington correspondent reports that Secretary Harold L. Ickes’ telephone was tapped until recently and his conversations recorded by a dictaphone in a principal executive’s office. Ickes declined to confirm or deny and said public business conversations may be listened to at any time.
Berlin reports the Nazi News Agency praised Marlene Dietrich and denied claims she acquired American citizenship or supported red Spain. The agency rebutted Der Stuermer's accusations as not corresponding with the facts.
Dr. C. C. Sloan 60, an early aviation promoter in Moline and often called the flying physician, died at his home Wednesday night after two years of failing health.
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