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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1938

Page

5

Catholic Church launches democracy defense program nationwide

Washington United States Catholic hierarchy announces a three million student education program to promote civic democracy and counter subversive teachings. Cardinal Dougherty says texts will be used in parishes schools and colleges. Archbishop Mooney calls for inclusive study to arm youth against anti democratic ideas. Pope Pius XI urges a constructive social action program aligned with American institutions.

Washington Catholic Hierarchy United States America Pius XI Dennis Cardinal Dougherty Pope Pius Cardinal Dougherty Catholic University Edward Mooney National Catholic Welfare Council Holy Father Catholic Church Christ Catholic Univer Sity Pius

Mother and five children die in blaze in Amsterdam

Mrs. Carrie Derosa 27 and her five children aged two to nine were fatally burned when a four family frame tenement house in sub freezing weather and a heavy snowstorm was swept by fire Friday. Fire authorities said they believe a heater or candle caused the blaze.

Amsterdam N. Y Carrie Derosa

Fire claim ties to stove blast and bridge fall

The fire is believed due to an oil stove explosion. The father James Derosa was killed last July when he fell from a bridge he was working on.

Lieved James Derosa

Gangland Assassin Kills Capone Aide in Chicago

Joseph Bolton 43, once with the Capone mob, was fatally shot outside his west side home by an unseen killer using two 38 caliber bullets. Police link the slaying to gangland efforts as Bolton sought a comeback in bookie operations. no witnesses were found. Bolton’s brother, State Rep. John M. Bolton, was killed two years earlier in a hoodlum car chase. An all glass train toured England, Scotland and Wales in 1937.

Chicago Friday Joseph Red) Bolton al Capone Bolton West Side John M. Bolton

Safe After 16 Hours Sinking In Icy Swamp

Mike Diglio survived 16 hours trapped in mud at the edge of the Illinois Ohio canal after a swamp accident. Hunters Edward Novak Veto Radnis and Russell Novak helped pull him free with deputies Fandrey and Kirincich aiding. Diglio, a WPA worker, was en route home when immersion began and was hospitalized for exposure with a full recovery expected.

Chicago WPA Ilinois- Michigan Canal Mike Diglio Edward Novak Veto Radnis Russell Novak Harold Fandrey Tony Kirincich Diglio

Too Much Water Drowns Auto Driver In Traer

Thomas L. Woods of Marshalltown faced county jail after his car struck a fire hydrant on Walnut street in Traer causing water to flood the vehicle. He was arrested for drunk driving after pleading to the charge at a mayoral arraignment. The water main shutoff halted the town’s water supply for hours while repairs were made.

Traer Thomas L. Woods Marshalltown Toledo Woods Waterloo Walnut Street Hill L. Sawyer

Hubert Utterback III Under Hospital Care In Des Moines

Hubert Utterback III a Democratic national committeeman and member of the parole board was in Iowa Methodist hospital Friday for treatment of a heart ailment. He had spent over a month in the hospital during his campaign for Sixth district congressman and was released October 18. He was defeated by the incumbent C. C Dowell.

Des Moines Hubert Utterback Lawa Board of Parole Iowa Methodist Hospital Utterback C. C Dowell

Thanksgiving Bread For Jail Inmates In Des Moines

Des Moines inmates received two extra slices of bread on Thanksgiving bringing their daily fare to four slices. The meal otherwise followed the standard pattern of bean soup bread and coffee for the 27 prisoners.

Des Moines

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