24 Nov 1937
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1937
Page
1
The article recalls three convicted killers released on parole by Governor Kraschel, including Carl Smith of Marion who shot his wife in 1930 and later moved to California. It notes fresh discharges and questions the governor’s stance on capital punishment while highlighting related parole board actions and public concern.
Britain launches plan to create a concert of Europe with a Brussels conference next June. An observer from the United States may attend, with a full delegate later if Congress approves. Invitations go to France and Germany as talks with Hitler Halifax progress.
Davenport AP report workers on REA projects in Scott Muscatine Cedar and Clinton counties walked off the job Tuesday. Union official J. E. Woods said non union electricians were on sites. About 100 workers are involved, REA officials said.
Representative Francis D. Culkin of Oswego New York pressed President Roosevelt to invoke federal statutes against a so called food trust He argued the trust is destroying the American farmer and harming agricultural producers in the nation.
Senator Dixie Graves wife of the Alabama governor presided over the Senate on Tuesday. A House messenger announced a joint resolution and, after a stumble, addressed her as Madame President. Graves wore a smart brown dress.
Marie Phillips, a 25 year old Olympic gymnast, was held as a material witness in the Nancy Glenn death case. She testified that Mary Keenan O Connor confessed responsibility the day after the Labor Day slaying before being released on her own recognizance. The mayor dismissed charges of being an accessory after the fact, noting loyalty to a friend and questioning legality of such charge.
Three Dubuque County men robed a Key West tavern late Monday taking two slot machines a gun was waved during the heist. Willis Lyons Fred Lyons and John J O Connell Jr were later arrested with a gun coins and both the car and the smashed slot machines recovered. Sheriff T J Ryder noted illegal possession charges may follow.
Socialist Minister of the Interior Marx Dormoy announced details of a conspiracy to overthrow the popular front government and install a dictatorship followed by a restoration of the French monarchy, plans alleged to include a widespread armed uprising.
President Roosevelt said definite progress came from a 90 minute talk with Wendell Willkie of Commonwealth and Southern and Frank R MecNinch ex federal power commission chair. The talks aimed to secure fair rates for consumers and unlock billions in capital for trade.
Washington reports that House Rules Chair John J. O Connor said there is no possibility of favorable action on the wages and hours bill in his committee. He suggested considering it by regular order on the House calendar, with a possible discharge petition but leaders doubt signatures. Speaker Bankhead avoided pledging signatures or predicting floor form if the bill advances.
Verne Marshall editor of The Cedar Rapids Gazette will issue a statewide call next Sunday for support of the 1937 Christmas Health Seals sales. The broadcast across WHO WMT and KSO runs 12 15 to 12 30 pm from Cedar Rapids Memorial Auditorium with organ music and chimes. Thanksgiving day carillon music from Iowa State College Ames WOI 10 15 to 10 30 am features Ira Schroeder carillonneur.
London report states Maxim Litvinoff is expected to resign in January from his post as Soviet foreign commissar. The dispatch notes he was barred from a Kremlin cabinet meeting, then spent over an hour conferring with Josef Stalin.
Under classification 33 in the Want Ad section readers find a Thanksgiving dinner offer. The ad mentions a host seeking guests or providing a catered meal with specifics not fully legible in the excerpt.
A column argues that the urge to be hard and unfeeling is a defense mechanism. It cites Conrad’s Lord Jim and a captain who died of a broken heart to claim modern humanity should embrace tenderness. The piece warns excessive cynicism harms happiness and the race.
Los Angeles police were asked by Thomas E. Dewey to hunt a mystery gunman called the nation’s number one killer. Authorities declined to name the suspect but said Dewey described him as dangerous and ready to kill in cold blood.
Carl Smith once of Marion, now in California, was discharged from parole after twelve monthly reports showed good conduct. The Iowa Board of Parole and two governors approved the final discharge, ending an eighteen year case stemming from a premeditated first degree murder and life sentence at Fort Madison.
London reports Britain is steering a diplomatic push to restore Spain’s constitutional monarchy to end the civil war. Berlin has signaled openness via Hitler while Viscount Halifax pressed for a Bourbon crown for 24-year-old Don Juan with Franco’s acquiescence noted.
SEC Chairman William O Douglas urged the New York Stock Exchange to reform and enforce rules more strictly. He warned the commission could act if the exchange does not present a viable reform plan. Negotiations over six weeks failed as NYSE officials did not submit an approved reorganization proposal.
Closing arguments spin the case of Rev C E Newton accused of murdering his former Sunday school teacher Mrs Dennis Kelly. State's Attorney Merrill H Johnston seeks the death penalty, while defense portrays Newton as a lifelong man of God. Jury deliberations begin after judge's malice instructions at 5 18 p.m.
President Manuel Quezon, leader of the Philippine Commonwealth, had an appendectomy on Tuesday as the cabinet gathered at the hospital nearby. Doctors announced he was resting easily hours after surgery and would likely recover soon. Dr. Sison noted the appendix might have burst had the operation been delayed.
Washington reports a new Sitka Alaska air base for six to eighteen patrol bombers and a 70 man garrison after the Lapwing docked Oct 6 with fuel and supplies. The force ferried from Seattle will conduct winter practice and surveys along the fogbound coast and the Aleutians.
Washington dispatch describes a cross fire of criticism as Republicans and Democrats clash over a farm relief bill headed by President Roosevelt. Senate leaders push debate despite filibuster tactics while Ellison Smith calls it middle of the road. Cost estimates vary as Vandenberg questions motives.
Des Moines AP says N S Genung state emergency relief administrator announced E C Greaves former liquor commission employee will conduct special investigation work under Genung. Gov Kraschel appointed Greaves Polk county relief director in August. the move was protested by the county board of supervisors.
Federal Judge Patrick T. Stone denied all motions for directed verdicts of acquittal for the 16 corporate defendants in the price fixing case. He withheld ruling on motions for the 41 executives and employees on trial. The court recessed until next Monday as Thanksgiving approached.
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