26 Nov 1937
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1937
Page
1
The piece argues that real prosperity springs from people, not government, and criticizes demagogues while noting Iowa Falls residents rejected an $85,000 school bond for a $150,000 addition. It also reports CCC veterans returning home, and County Attorney King Thompson explaining when bank night activities resemble lotteries.
Germany presents a lump sum offer to settle 112 million in defaulted American municipal bonds held by U.S. investors. The move signals friendly ties and may pave the way for a broader trade rapprochement with the United States, potentially leading to a refunding of government and corporate securities.
In Detroit 8,697 workers at the Dodge Brothers plant voted for a shortened work week as Chrysler plans to cut 10,000 Detroit jobs to spread employment. The move aims to better manage payroll while preserving more positions.
Article discusses utility regulation and government competition. It cites Philadelphia and Washington references with names like Arthur Baer and Joe Kennedy, noting electric companies must choose a political path or face public utility status. It argues referees form opinions after hearing both sides and criticizes meter reading duties.
A 1937 reflection explores autumn as a time of gentle penance and beauty, contrasting its melancholy thoughts with hopeful living. It honors seasonal rites from spring sowing to summer solstice and autumn festival, urging bold, joyful living and gratitude to the Lord.
Secretary Wallace, citing 73 deaths from elixir sulfanilamide, asks Congress for stronger food and drug laws with enhanced enforcement powers. He says current statutes fail to protect the public from dangerous medicines and urges rapid action.
Senator Bridges of New Hampshire requests repeal of the President’s authority to issue up to 3 billion dollars in currency to avert calls for paper money inflation. He writes to Senate Banking Committee Chairman Wagner noting the President has shown no desire to use the power under the Agricultural Adjustment Act amendment.
Missouri state police and the town highway patrol scoured roads across two states for the robbers who escaped with 900 dollars from a Cincinnati branch bank. Authorities reported no trace after the pair abandoned a stolen car near Mendota Missouri and likely swapped vehicles to mislead pursuers.
The United States rejected Britain and France inviting Ambassador Norman H. Davis to London for talks on the Sino-Japanese war and European tensions The U.S. said it would stay out of Europe’s quarrels and would not offer individual offices or sanctions against Japan The move follows Britain's desire for a general settlement amid Germany and Italy’s expansion and pressure to secure American backing
In Rome an added police guard was posted at the French embassy after reports that French Minister Cesar Campinchi warned in Toulon that war with Italy was destined and necessary. Fascist officials voiced disgust but said no diplomatic protest was planned.
Paris reports Premier Camilé Chautemps faced pressure from thousands of government workers demanding higher salaries. He defied the communists during a late night session in the chamber of deputies, risking a possible political and financial shock to the five month old government.
Nearly 300 volunteers in Windsor Ontario offered blood to save Weston W. Fletcher a 28 year old father dying from a rare streptococcus infection at Grace Hospital Doctors warned revival depends on finding a survivor who has recovered from the same disease The case recalls prior desperate efforts including Jaylee Easley and Philip Levitt where serum did not save the patients
The steamer Chagres reports losing sight of the stricken Nollington Court off Haiti during a rain squall on Wednesday night. Chagres crew had not slept for 50 hours and could not sight the missing vessel or its crew after jettisoned logs posed navigation danger.
President Roosevelt’s talks with utility leaders sparked congressional opposition. Rep. Rankin urged the White House to reject any deal with power magnates, warning it would wreck the administration’s power program and TVA yardstick. Congress pushed for government economy and firm stand on the New Deal utilities policy.
Iowa Falls AP reports 19 year old Robert Ward sustained a leg injury when a shotgun discharged accidentally as he and a companion were alighting from their car about eight miles from town. His condition is not serious.
Washington AP reports President Roosevelt aimed to push a nationwide housing program within the farm bill during a special session, with a Florida fishing trip on the calendar. Congress extended Thanksgiving, delaying the housing message but plans to broaden the housing act to back private construction loans remain under debate.
Washington AP reports crop control measures in the House farm bill. Corn quotas would trigger a 15 cent per bushel penalty for above quota sales, with acreage allotments tied to a ten year production average and loans 55 to 75 percent of parity for excess storage. Wheat quotas apply when above normal yields by 25 percent, with acreage limits and loans unspecified. Cotton uses a ten year base with base acreage sales allowed, plus a 2 cent per pound penalty on excess sales and potential loss of loans subsidies and payments.
Philadelphia coroner says two witnesses will testify to challenge Mary O Connor confession about 5 year old Nancy Glenn. Mayor prepares warrants for O Connor and Marie Phillips as they may be questioned about Camp Happy summer activities. Coroner plans new inquest after previous finding of accidental drowning.
At Ellis boulevard and 6 avenue NW a car driven by Billie Lattner 17 collided broadside with a vehicle driven by Howard Franklin 23. Three passengers in Lattner s car were injured. Franklin s passengers were unharmed. Lattner and one passenger are hospitalized. Franklin faces operating while intoxicated charges. The wreck involved rollover and a sidewalk impact.
Senator Lodge of Massachusetts outlines a resolution to curb executive discretion under the neutrality act. The plan would require Congress to recognize a state of war or civil strife before action, revoke cash and carry, and let ships and ports face risk and restrictions with congressional approval to preserve peace.
Two Brooklyn dressed youths, Henry Lorenz and Harry Dwyer, attempted a hijack on the Southern Pacific Apache limited near Mount Smith New Mexico. They shot a switchman and were overpowered by passengers. W. L. Smith of El Paso died. The men, claiming Brooklyn roots, were later identified and questioned.
Davenport report says four month old twins Helen and Hertha Coella and their two year old sister Anna Margareta left for New York to begin an unaccompanied ocean voyage to Hamburg Germany. Father Henry A Coella a Bettendorf foundry worker sent them to live with his father in Wesselburne Schleswig Holstein after his wife's death.
Two people were killed and nine injured in a Thursday night crash at a Lyons intersection. The deceased include Mrs. Emily Koncel, 60, of Chicago, and William Sieffert, 6, of La Salle, Illinois.
Rear Admiral Raymond S. Patton, 54, the government’s chief map and chartmaker, died here Thursday after a prolonged illness.
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