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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1936
Page
5
A reader complains about a boxcar moved into a residential area and the lack of action by authorities. He recalls a childhood wolf scare and recounts a recent risky airplane flight with Dan Hunter, describing fog, beacons, and a forced landing near Mementa Illinois as they sought safety and recovery.
Paris authorities mobilized 8500 mobile guards and heavy police to block a Sunday communist mass meeting at Parc des Princes amid threats from Col. Francois de la Rocque and his social party. Despite tense climate, no major clashes occurred as Paris hotels and cafes returned to work following a strike settlement.
The figure 1 174 represents the number of persons counted entering the city YMCA on a typical day through its two main doors. It was an average day with no special events. attendance rises during programs or contests.
Everyday Living column presents a reader's plea for gradual, peaceful elimination of private privilege and a cooperative commonwealth. The writer argues against forced collectivism and fatalistic determinism, urging voluntary social control amid growing traffic and reform.
Chester B. Bell of 2200 Grande avenue SE suffered brain concussion and severe facial lacerations when his car sped 50 mph down Vernon drive SE, struck a parked car and crashed into the porch of George B. Lady at 1900 Fifth avenue SE. He was taken to St Luke's hospital semi conscious.
The navy plans to present a proposal for a 12 million supply and operating base at Oakland California as a key link in Pacific coast defense. It would be as important to the Pacific as Norfolk is to the Atlantic defense.
The city of Madrid is said to have begun evacuation after a new bombing by insurgent planes. Wounded militiamen and children were among the first to leave, heading for Valencia on the eastern Mediterranean coast.
Madrid reports President Manuel Azana issued a Sunday decree barring the export of gold and silver. The move aims to conserve precious metals amid economic concerns.
A Cadiz based rebel radio broadcast ordered all foreign ships to leave ports along the Spanish coast from Malaga to Barcelona, warning they would be bombarded without notice from Oct. 3 as those ports are deemed Marxist naval bases. Report says over 8,000 Moors and foreign legionaries arrived Friday between Algeciras and Cadiz with planes and ammunition to fight for the rebels.
Mrs Ernest Simpson, American friend of King Edward VIII, leases a large London residence at Cumberland Terrace for seven months at 25 guineas a week, with Mrs Cuthbert Stewart leaving London for a world cruise. The Cavalcade feature notes her social circle including Mr and Mrs Herman Rogers and recounts royal outings with the King.
The Rev. John J. Gent former Cedar Rapids pastor and leader in the United Lutheran church was killed when his automobile was struck by a freight train near Nokomis Illinois Saturday. Surviving are his widow and two children. He previously served churches in Mt Carmel Illinois and Fort Madison Iowa and held several synod posts and editor duties.
The Gazette recaps a packed sports weekend with the Yankees beating the Giants in the World Series and a broad roundup of nation and local news. It highlights editorials, feature pages, poetry, patterns, and social notices across the edition.
The Czechoslovakian government decided to devalue the crown by about 16 percent after gold bloc nations adjusted their currencies. Both chambers of the national assembly will be convened next week to endorse the measures.
Senator William E Borah rejected reports that he would not support Alf M Landon in the presidential campaign He said the reports were false and that people are overreacting to his remarks as he spoke at Boise Idaho on Saturday night
Sen William E Borah told The Philadelphia Record he will not support Governor Alf Landon’s presidential bid. In Boise Idaho he also said he would oppose any reactionary push to force a statement and would instead issue a pro Roosevelt pronouncement.
Cedar Rapids observed little temperature change on Saturday under clear skies. The day’s high reached 67 at 4 p.m., with 60 at 7 p.m. and 59 at 10 p.m., according to Chambers Inskeep company records.
AP notes this week through October 5 brings dry conditions with little precipitation across the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys and the northern and central Great Plains. Temperatures remain mostly above normal in a period of unsettled autumn weather.
Gov. Alfred M. Landon announced part of his Great Lakes trip itinerary starting Oct. 8 from Topeka. The schedule covers Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana with fifteen stops to Cleveland and a two day rear platform campaign returning through the four states. He will not speak in Columbus on Oct. 11 but will hold political conferences in Chicago and Cincinnati before continuing to Columbus.
Treasury officials estimate the salvage from the British warship Hussar sunk off Manhattan could yield about 4.8 million in gold and silver with the government claiming a share and Simon Lake, the submarine pioneer, proposing 90 percent to his Lake Salvage firm. Relics and historic items would belong to the government.
Hollywood report states Irving Thalberg left an approximate 10 million dollar estate with Norma Shearer and her two minor children receiving the major portion. A $150000 trust is set for his parents, a $100000 fund for his sister, and five New York relatives receive $10000 each.
The Daniel and Florence Guggenheim Foundation gave Clark University twenty thousand dollars to support ongoing rocket flight research by Dr. Robert H. Goddard. The check was mailed to Clark University on Saturday.
John B. Turner, 91, noted pioneer mortician and longtime Cedar Rapids resident since 1872, lies critically ill at his home on 1544 B Avenue NE after six weeks bedridden and a rapid decline in the past week.
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