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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1938
Page
11
More than 500 Czechoslovak soldiers and gendarmes were surrounded by SS troops in Falkenau for three hours and threatened with death. They were freed after a protest from district military authorities and left without motor equipment or arms.
Giro lamo Valenti told the House committee that Italian consuls spy on and threaten American citizens of Italian extraction unsympathetic to Mussolini and have threatened deportation. He cited an affidavit claiming Consul Yannelli of Johnstown, Pa. harassed Gavino Pellani and warned of Italian government trouble. Valenti said an Italian secret police branch, the Oura, also targets Italian descent residents in the United States.
Prague reports President Eduard Benes and Premier Genera l Syrovy nearly finished government reorganization as liberal circles say Czechoslovakia’s future foreign policy will align with Germany. An editorial in Lidove Noviny declares goodbye to France and predicts Europe dominated by force, not law.
The FBI announced that $20,000 worth of the $50,000 in jewels stolen from opera star Lawrence Tibbett’s stateroom on the Matson liner Monterey have been recovered in San Pedro California.
The board backed purchasing an eight acre Hill Park site adjacent to Franklin and Roosevelt districts with no tax increase, funding from the school house fund. It also voted drivers must carry liability insurance, raised driver salaries, empowered the finance committee to invest surplus funds in Iowa municipal bonds, recommended Olive Curtis for instrumental music teaching, listed summer resignations, and denied waiving a vocational night school fee for 18 workers.
Reports describe mass upheaval as German troops seize Czech officers at Eger military airfield and force surrender with grenades. Occupation of zone No 3 progresses, amid cheers for German power, with tanks and cannons deployed. Bayreuth vendors show maps of Africa with swastikas, claiming new rooms for former colonies.
Sanford Kerr retired railroad freight agent and world traveler told the Canopus club at the Roosevelt hotel that the world faces the greatest war ever seen. He called the four power pact a temporary pause and urged against subversive elements threatening government and home. He shared travel photographs from his around-the-world trip.
The American Newspaper Guild tied to the Wilkes-Barre strike announced it would file with the national labor relations board. Guild president Stanley A. Kupstas said publishers did not act in good faith as four Wilkes-Barre newspapers remained shut due to editorial employees strike.
Washington announces the wage and hour law will start October 24 using an honor system due to limited time and funds for policing. Administrator Elmer F. Andrews says voluntary compliance will be pursued with interstate businesses, and a conference with state labor commissioners is rescheduled to November 14–16 with Secretary Perkins. Twelve regional offices are tentatively chosen, including Minneapolis-Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
The article reports Franklin D Roosevelt urging unity among labor factions, including the AFL CIO, to pursue economic goals for workers. It notes mixed reactions, Nathan Straus praising a permanent public works program, and Joe Ozanic accusing Lewis agents of violence against AFL organizers. Green denounces violence by union-backed operatives and vows continued fight.
The AFL resolutions committee urged President Roosevelt to dismiss high RFC officers for financing exploitation of labor. James M. Duffy proposed the measure, backed by James H. Duffy, noting RFC loans to employers paying workers 40 percent less than unionized pay. If issues persist, the plan would seek legislation to bar public loans to such firms.
A general attack on the federal bureaucratic structure claims no agency protects wage and working conditions shaped by the trade union movement. The charge contrasts with praise for the S housing authority and the PWA while criticizing WPA employment policies.
Ced ar Rapids notes report church meetings and social events including Ardekan temple session and Ahepa meeting at Moose hall. Local marriages, obituaries, hospital updates, and a mislisted city parking rule correction are covered along with a police arraignment and a need to locate a couple in a 1938 Willys.
Edward Knight of 639 Fifteenth Avenue SW reported his billfold with 28 dollars cash and a 27 dollar check stolen from his home on Sunday. Walt Workman of the Shrine temple reported a typewriter missing from the temple between Saturday and Monday.
Sergt August Miller of the federal building recruiting station announced the enlistment of three men for the Fourteenth cavalry at Fort Des Moines. Recruits include Sylvester A McCulloch of 3026 Madison St NE Cedar Rapids Alfred R Minor route 2 Cedar Rapids and Robert J Chambers Belle Plaine son of Roy Chambers of the Plaza hotel Cedar Rapids.
In a Lords debate Earl Baldwin of Bewdley praised Chamberlain for direct talks with Hitler and warned against condemning negotiations with dictators. Baron Strabolgi attacked government policy and urged a world conference run by Roosevelt to seek peace. Sir Samuel Hoare defended the approach as essential for world and Czechoslovakia. He noted Russia might join Western councils.
Reports from the Hungarian side say Czechoslovak troops reinforced border lines and more war equipment was moved up. Premier Bela Imredi and cabinet members told the nation that Hungarian minorities would soon be free from the Czech yoke.
Prague reports say former Premier Milan Hodza led government negotiations with the Slovak People's Party as the government signals possible autonomy within Czechoslovakia. Deputy Karel Sidor reportedly sought Polish backing while Slovak rep Ludovit Cermak pressed for swift talks to avoid foreign intervention.
Rome called for rapid completion of Czechoslovakia's partition to satisfy Hungary's minority claims. The semi-official Informa zione Diplomatica warned that delay on this and the German and Polish minority issues could bring new complications.
Fred Fluegel, a Cedar Rapids collection agent, reports relief recipients now brag about benefits. He notes debtors once hid owing money and feared county relief, while he argues last quarter century laws protect debtors more than collectors.
City council acting as a board of health condemned the house at 219 Fifth Street NE for its dilapidated condition. The 215 Fifth Street NE property belongs to Mrs. Margaret Hutchinson and is not involved in the action. the condemned property is owned by George C. Claassen.
A series of birth notices lists Viola Hart at St Luke's hospital Oct 3 to Mr and Mrs Charles Hart. a son. A son was born to Mr and Mrs John Tierman at Mercy hospital Oct 3, with address 123 First avenue W. Albert Biedenbach of Mechanicsville also welcomed a son at Mercy hospital Oct 3. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Clarence T Turner of 610 Ninth Street SE at Mercy hospital Oct 4.
The Linn county Young Republican club postpones its oratorical contest to next Monday night at 7 30 in the Crystal ballroom Montrose hotel. George H Cockburn Jr chairman said the postponement is due to the Community Chest campaign and other civic affairs. Entries will be accepted up to 7 30 tonight.
Campaign drive totals show mixed progress with several divisions exceeding goals. Public employee division led by James F. Plumb reports substantial pledges though some sections lag behind targets. Industrial and Mercantile divisions display strong activity, while remaining groups report steadier gains toward overall objectives.
The state employee group led by Lloyd C. Grover reports a $95 goal with $96 pledged while the federal employee group chaired by Frank B. Baldwin shows a $584 goal and $510 pledged. Fred Payneer heads the educational group with a $790 goal and $798 pledged. Rev. Robert Little leads the educational group with a $1,985 goal and $2,004 pledged. Division totals show a $5,224 goal and $4,764 pledged.
Lincoln Alexander McFarlane, a Rock Island railroad engineer for 45 years, died at his Cedar Rapids home 326 F Avenue NW at 2 10 p m Tuesday after a brief illness. Born April 30 1865 in Waterloo he lived in Cedar Rapids 45 years. Survived by wife Mary Elizabeth two stepsons sisters nephews and nieces. Funeral services in Turner chapel pending time.
Funeral services for World War II veteran George C Heegel will be held at Moon chapel at 2 p.m. Wednesday with Chaplain Dwight Krumholtz officiating. Military rites by Hanford post American Legion at Oak Hill cemetery. Survived by cousins Fred and Frank Rohrbacher Mary Rohrbacher Mrs Charles Kraft and William Newton.
John Warren Bryan died at a local hospital at 10 40 p m Monday after a brief illness. He was born in Montezuma and for 26 years worked as a salesman for Welch Cook Beals. He lived in this city 31 years. He married Catherine Powell on June 7 1899 in Montezuma, and they have a son Willard of Chicago. He leaves five sisters and two brothers. Funeral services set for 11 a m Thursday at Turner chapel and 2 p m graveside at Montezuma cemetery. Friends may call.
Russell John Burgess infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell J. Burgess of 323 Fifth Avenue SW died at a city hospital at 1 p.m. Monday. Survived by grandparents Mrs. Florence Driscoll and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Burgess of Cedar Rapids and numerous aunts and uncles. Funeral held at Turner chapel at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday led by Father D J Lenihan with burial in Morrison Cemetery.
Mrs. Caroline Fiehn 71 longtime Cedar Rapids resident died at her granddaughter Mrs. Paul Sells home 627 Tenth street SE at 9 35 p m Monday after a long illness Born in Germany in August
An elderly Cedar Rapids resident who immigrated in 1867 died. Surviving grandchildren Pau Sells and William A. Siechert, and son-in-law William C. Siechert. Funeral at Beattie chapel at 2 p.m. Thursday led by Rev. I E Linkletter. Burial Cedar Memorial family plot. Visitation 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday.
Levi J Cook died at his home on 82 0 avenue NW early Monday. Funeral services will be held at the Rohn Chapel on Wednesday at 2 p.m. conducted by Rev. E. J. Wykle. Burial will be in Lisbon cemetery Tuesday evening.
Daladier confirms French policy stays aligned with Britain during the Czechoslovak crisis. He notes Parliament borrowing powers and Bank of France support funded military preparations. He thanks Chamberlain for his message of Angl French collaboration and asserts ongoing mutual guarantees for peace.
A Postville farmer H Meyer aged 60 died after a bull gored him in the barnyard on his west Postville farm. The bull knocked him down and rolled him, breaking his leg and causing internal injuries. His wife summoned E Riser a local buttermaker, and with an assistant and a dog they drove the animal away from Meyer's body.
In Berlin, two espionage suspects were executed on Tuesday. Mrs Catherine Kneup, 39, and Ludwig Matinger were put to death as part of a wartime espionage case announced by authorities.
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