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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1939

Page

4

Kuhn Admits Chivalry Made Him Lie in Court

Fritz Kuhn testified that he lied to shield Mrs Florence Camp, claiming his affection cooled from love to hostility as the court heard letters from the pair. He admitted learning the divorce status and said he shielded both himself and Camp, while denying arranging her Reno divorce action for marriage.

Kuhn New York Fritz Kuhn Florence Camp Bundsfuhrer James G. Wallace Wallace Angel

FAS TEETH Promise Firmer Dentures and Comfort

Advertisement claims FAS TEETH powder improves denture stability and gum comfort. It promises no more embarrassment from loose plates and urges purchase at any drug store. The copy presents a home remedy tone and product benefits without clinical claims.

Radio Program Schedule Snapshot From 1940s Midwest Stations

A dense list of radio programming across WMT WGN WCCO WSUI WHO KFJB and others showing daily 6:00 to 6:00 schedules. Programs span music news dramas sports and variety from Captain Midnight to Amos n Andy and Amos etc with multiple stations and times.

WMT Easy Aces WGN WCCO Amos ‘N Andy WSUI Wee Arenes Mr Keen Tracer Florence Lehmann Fulton Lewis, Jr Capt Herne WAJT Inside of WEHO KPFJB Green Hornet Hieldelbero Wiho One Man's Family KFJB KFJH Tommy Dorsey WJO Billy Major Bowes History In Review Glen Miller Orch Johnny Davis America Awad Afaree Waarne Govt Wiit Nevws Weco Cedric Adams WAIT Electric Park Dick Jurgens Orch Wasane Abe Lyman Anson Weeks Rollie Johnson Jan Savitt WWCCO Hal Munroe Sammy Kaye Paul Sullivan Griff Willams Griff Williams Fddy Rogers Boyd Raeburn Bob WOI wecco—Sunrisers Jerry Smith Boone Wilo KEJB Merrymakers KFJIB Wmt—Country Home Wcccco Pfruit Lem Hawkins KPIB Wsuui Boston Southland Sincers Prive Packase Mi Perins Bill Kropp McCleary June Baker Woman In White Kitty Kelly Len Salvo Lanny Moss David Harum Hillton Storieas Guiding Light Corntussel Lose Lme Mary Sothern Wecco Jerry Zelda Magic Kitchen Grandma Sam Don Roth WCCGO Kitty Keene Santa Claus Wacco Street Forum Cedar Valley Hillbillies WMT Voice of Iowa Wiho—Lonefellows Variety Bos Wol Wwwcco Vinton WMLI Joe Doakes Road of Life Lem Martha Moeller Ralph Ginsburgh Scetty Treasure Wwcoco Arnold Grimm Harold Turner Wceco Judy Jane KPJB Fopulag Jimmy Walsh Betty Crocker Wakt Joyce Jordan Bookman Mary Marlin Department of Music Ma_ Perkins Tom Owen Cowboys League of Women Voters Bob Millar School of the Air Pepner Young Vic and Sade Wccoo Jonas Magee Manhattan Stella Dallas Wayne West Wssui Lorenzo Jones Symphony Hour WEN CCO Ed McConnell WiOcvouns Widder Brown Sor Sect Oi—Kaffeeklatsch WEN Grenadiers Kathleen Norris Woodland Rambler Johnson Weco-caroline's Wealtz Tims dMidstream Nick Lucas Charlie Flagler Hollywood KFIB Random Toaday Scattergood Baines Gus_ Lazaro Wsce Horrad Tait Roman WUG Elen Randa J B Eco Hedda Hopper Meec Miss Julia Our Man Cinnamon Bear H. V. Kaltenborn Musical Moods Jack Armstrong Kfjb—Cavalcade of Drama Europe Newa

Kraschel Son Named Alternate For West Point

Senator Guy M. Gillette of Iowa announced his recommendations for West Point appointments. Principals: Charles Leroy Reynoldson Primghar and Warren Taylor Guthrie Center. Alternates: Richard N Kraschel Harlan. Thomas Harding Polk Iowa City. Brice C Koch Guthrie Center. Robert T Harris Jr Des Moines.

Cherokee Guy M. Gillette Iowa United States Military Academy West Point N. Y Charles Leroy Reynoldson Primghar Warren Taylor Guthrie Center Richard Nelson Kraschel Harlan Nelson G. Kraschel Thomas Harding Polk Burlington University of Iowa

Huttons' Reconciliation Believed Due To Babs

Franklyn L. Hutton, father of Countess Barbara Mdivani Haugwitz Reventlow, announced in a newspaper advertisement on Saturday that his October 18 notice stating he no longer was remarried had been rescinded. The move appears tied to reconciliation with Barbara.

New York Franklyn L. Hutton Barbara Mdivani Haugwitz-Reventlow

Stock Broker Reconciles With Detroit Divorcée After Daughter Returns

A wealthy stock broker, previously blamed for his wife's debts, seeks reconciliation with Trene Curley Bodde whom he wed in 1926. The move is believed prompted by his daughter returning from Europe on October 21.

Trene Curley Bodde Detroit Europe

Taft Warns of Camouflaged 1940 Spending Push

Senator Robert Taft charged the Roosevelt administration plans hidden public works in a preparedness program. He warned Congress will approve more highway and canal projects for defense, predicts continued deficits and possible inflation if policies do not change, threatening private initiative and freedom.

Des Moines Robert A. Taft Ohio Roosevelt Congress Taft Iowa

Wage And Hour Law Upheld In Federal Ruling

Chicago judge William H. Holly ruled the federal wages and hours law constitutional in the first decision since enactment. In a separate action, Holly fined a Chicago firm $20 000 for noncompliance with the act. The decisions affirm the law and enforcement efforts.

Chicago William H. Holly Holly

Board orders release of records from Montgomery Ward plant

The board requests full records from Montgomery Ward and Company’s Kansas City plant after the firm refused to submit wage data. Holly directs production of records. Allied Golf Corporation fined $20,000 for falsifying overtime records and failing to keep overtime production records. $2,500 due now and the rest in installments, with about $5,000 owed in overtime to workers.

Montgomery Ward and Company Kansas City, Mo Kansas City Holly Allied Golf Corporation Chicago

Sugar magnate Wallace M. Alexander dies at 70

Wallace M. Alexander, a prominent Honolulu sugar industry figure, died Wednesday at age 70. He was known as a leading businessman and philanthropist in Hawaii during the mid-20th century.

Honolulu Wallace M. Alexander

Boyer Denies Propaganda Mission While in U S

French film star Charles Boyer arrives at Pan American base in North Carolina and denies any propaganda role in America. He explains his demobilization at age forty and notes he returned to fulfill movie contracts. His wife Pat Patterson adds a protective aside as Boyer jokes about horses and army duties.

Infz Rokr New York INS Charles Boyer America United States Pan- American Airway Port Washington N. C Boyer Mr. B Pat Patterson Atlantic Maine California

Property transfer record for Paul N. Clark and wf

Document notes a deed to The Hedges Co. involving lot 4 irrigation survey section 9-88-7 with a mortgage of record, a nominal $1 and gallon consideration dated 5-21-36. It records a conveyance and lien details among unnamed parties.

Paul N. Clark the Hedges Co Sur

Engineer Killed as Train Derailed Near North Chicago

The Chicago and North Western Winnebago passenger train carrying Northwestern University students home for Thanksgiving derailed near North Chicago. Engineer Harry Anderson was killed and fireman Stanley Mack of Elmhurst was severely burned. Sheriff Kennedy probes a report the locomotive hit a handcar operated by three workers who fled before impact.

North Chicago, HI Chicago and North Western Northwestern University Harry Anderson Stanley Mack Elmhurst Thomas Kennedy

Grangers Favor Farm Moratorium Act Continuation

At the National Grange convention in Peoria Illinois delegates urged extending federal farm relief. They backed continuation of the Frazier Lemke foreclosures moratorium and 3 percent land bank loan rates plus 4 percent on special loans, plus a beef import embargo until standards are met. They also called for bans on block booking and blind selling of motion picture rights.

Peoria National Grange Land Bank Committee On Public Morals

Billy Rose Offers Takeover of San Francisco Fair

New York promoter Billy Rose offered to run the bankrupt San Francisco fair for up to 1 million dollars. He wants to operate without interference along certain constructive lines and telegraphed the offer to Mayor Angelo Rossi, who referred it to Dan E. London, chairman of the 1940 fair committee.

New York Billy Rose Fort Worth Cleveland Barnum San Francisco Fair Rose Angelo Rossi San Francisco Dan E. London

Iowa Coeds Named Cadet Colonel Candidates

Five University of Iowa coeds were chosen as honorary cadet colonel candidates for the ROTC unit. The final selection will be announced at the military ball January 12 by Col. Homer H. Slaughter. Nominees include Beth Browning and Ruth House from Iowa City, Susan Runer, Nona Seeburg, and Eulalia Klingbeil from nearby towns.

Iowa City University of Iowa

Farmers Union backs parity price plan for wheat and cotton

The National Farmers Union adopted a plan to fix production costs or parity price for wheat and cotton, with a pool to cover the difference between fixed price and open market value. The convention also approved dairy, debt adjustment, and farm tenancy programs, and proposed a cow quota to curb dairying without destroying cows.

K. W. Hones Colfax Wis Dairy Committee United States National Farmers Union Convention K. W. Howes Wallace Howes Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation

Officers Re elected as National Board Maintains Balance

The national board members were reelected with one exception. Tom Cheek of Oklahoma City, president of the Oklahoma State union, replaces W. M. Miller who withdrew. Reelected officers include John Vosecky as president, H. G. Kenney as vice president, J. M. Graves as secretary treasurer, with George A. Nelson Morris Erickson James Patton and Emil Lorika serving as board members.

National Board Tom Cheek Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Union W. M. Miller Kansas City John Vosecky Salina Kan H. G. Kenney Omaha J. M. Graves Perkins Okla George A. Nelson Milltown Wis Morris Erickson Jamestown N. D James Patton Denver Cole Emil Lorika Arlington S. D

Green challenges prosecution of unions as trusts

William Green of the American Federation of Labor accuses Thurman Arnold of a grave perversion of the law by applying antitrust laws to labor unions. Green asks Attorney General Murphy for a clear statement on whether the Clayton act protects labor organizations from Sherman Act prosecutions. He argues the act exempts unions and members from antitrust action.

Washington INS William Green American Federation of Labor Thurman Arnold Murphy A. F. of L. Chieftain Department of Justice

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