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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1939

Page

3

Cleveland Cuts Relief for 16000 Adults amid Hunger Crisis

Social workers report doors barred as Mayor Harold H. Burton halts food orders for 8000 singles and 4000 childless couples to stretch scarce funds in Cleveland. Officials seek aid from industry groups and employers while counseling limited rations continue for all 24000 relief cases.

Cleveland Harold H. Burton Burton Cleveland Health Council Congress of Industrial Organizations Chamber of Commerce Sidney Rowley

Weaver of Tales Answer to Previous Puzzle

The Ohio Attorney General Thomas J. Herbert in Columbus released 350000 dollars of the state's surplus utilities excise tax collections for relief purposes.

Thomas J. Herbert Columbus

Switzerland seeks U S exemption under neutrality act

Washington reports Switzerland has formally asked the United States to exempt American goods routed to the land locked republic through belligerent nations from the neutrality act. The move aims to simplify trade routes that pass through hostile countries surrounding Switzerland.

Washington INS Switzerland United States

Governor proposes oil tax to boost Illinois pensions

Governor Horner announced he would request an oil tax in a special session to fund higher Illinois old age pensions. The proposal aims to increase payments for seniors through new state revenue.

Springfield, Ill Horner Illinois

Dutch to Continue Sailings Despite War Risks

Amsterdam sources say the Netherlands will keep its ships at sea despite war dangers and new blockade restrictions imposed by Britain and France. The announcement stresses continued maritime commerce and compliance with international duties.

Amsterdam Netherlands

Brotherhood union backs paid vacations on railway workforce

The Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes, at its annual convention in Chicago, unanimously approves launching a campaign for paid vacations for railway workers.

Chicago Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes

Muscatine Woman Dies Of Bullet Wound Husband May Face Murder Charge

Mrs. Willis Butts, 37, of Muscatine, died from a head wound suffered six weeks earlier. Her husband, held in jail after a gunfire incident in which he attempted suicide, may face a murder charge as prosecutors decide whether to upgrade the assault with intent to commit murder charges. Mrs. Butts was a former Mount Vernon resident, born in Rock Island County, Illinois.

Mate Muscatine Willis Butts Frank Drake Butts Rock Island County Ilinois Mount Vernon

Elmer Andrews to Join Dun and Bradstreet Survey

Elmer Andrews former federal wage hour administrator will start next Monday at Dun and Bradstreet Inc for a special inside research survey. A company spokesman said the work will be conducted wholly within the company and will not involve personnel matters.

NEW York Elmer Andrews Dun and Bradstreet, Inc Statistical and Credit Organization Andrews

Evening Radio Schedule with Diverse Programs Across Networks

A dense listing shows 6:30 PM to 5:50 PM radio programming across WMT WGN WCCO WSUI KFJB WHO and others. Programs include music acts such as Lucas orchestra and Rollini’s Trio, news segments, sports, dramatic readings, and variety shows with hosts like Paul Parker and Clyde Lucas. Continuous hour by hour lineups highlight station handoffs, station IDs, and calendar slots across cities.

WMT Fulton Lewis Ang and Allen KFJB Kfemories WGN Heidelberg Arch WCCO A Pearce Weco WSUI Paul Parker Rollini Joe Sanders Orch Reib Black Magic Percy Faith Lucas Orch SUI Wgn—Boysd Griff Williams Cedric Adams Clyde Lucas Kee Lucas Rollie Johnson Bill Austin George King Guy Lombardo Wwcco Paul Sullivan Veterans Forum Failton Lewis Jan Savitt Saran Miller Tommy Dorsey Russ Morgan Nexus Orrin Tucker

Morning Radio Schedule Fragments Highlight A Busy Day

A dense list of radio program names and hosts across stations WMT WCCO WHO KFJB WSUI WGN KFIB KFJB KPJB WOI and others. Items include Sunrise Hour Musical Almanac Farming News Morning Chapel Markets and Parade of Bands with multiple host names such as Jerry Smith Lem Hawkins Red River Dave Myrna Dee Sergen and June Baker.

WSUI Ee Kitty Kelly Woil Len Salvo Ann Wst Dayvid Harum KFJB WGN Maree Don Fearo WCCO WMT Billtop House Manhattan WOCO WSUL Judy Jane Mary Sotherr Magic Kitchen WOI Sam Kews Don Roth eSace Cedar Valley Voice of Iowa Slade Masada Bob Wccoo KFIB Vem Nawe Lem Hawkins SFJB Wift Sniff Happy Hank WMI Blue Risbon Melo Bible Hour Red River Ma Perkins Morning Melodies Wwcco Marge John Parade of Bands Myrna Dee Sergen Hilltop House Bill KPJB Given McCleary June Baker

Rules No Primping On Uncle Sam's Time

Washington AP Government employees must stay at their desks for the full work period, not leave early to primp for departure. Controller General Fred H Brown issued a circular urging seven hours of faithful service and strict adherence to official start times.

Washington Fred H. Brown

Shirley Temple Starts To School

Hollywood AP reports Shirley Temple began attending school on Tuesday after years of private tutoring at home and on movie sets. Her mother made the decision and Shirley agreed, marking a new stage in the child star’s life.

Shirley Temple Hollywood Shirley

Private School Girl Attends Seventh Grade Under Guard

A private girls school pupil, Shirley, begins seventh grade near her home and will be chauffeured to classes daily by her bodyguard chauffeur. The arrangement follows safety considerations given her high profile status.

Shirley

Heavy Cattle Imports From Canada Reported

The customs bureau says 32 030 cattle weighing 700 pounds or more were imported from Canada from Oct 1 to Nov 25. Preliminary data show a fourth quarter tariff rate quota of 40 346 for this cattle class.

Washington Customs Bureau Canada

Allied Sources Put Sub Losses At 43 From U-boat War

Informed French and British naval sources estimate that 43 German submarines have been sunk since the war began on September 3.

London

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