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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1937
Page
1
Verne Marshall laments American apathy and the misuse of intellect as Roosevelt warns of war. He contrasts U S resilience with government hypocrisy and warns against censorship as Alberta tightens press control, urging press freedom as essential to self-government.
London AP reports Britain and France, alarmed by Italian aid to Spanish insurgents, demand an early Italian reply on tri power talks to withdraw volunteers. Eden and Chamberlain lead a stern stance while preparing potential actions including naval shows and frontier measures. Britain adds eight destroyers to Mediterranean patrols for duty near Spain.
Washington AP reports Soviet Russia bought more than 10 million dollars in arms and war materials in the United States during September. Over half funded war vessels and two battleships were among the sought items, with the sale approved by the U S government. This marked the largest single month total under the licensing law.
Chicago wholesale egg prices drop by 20 percent from a year ago as barnyard hens increase production and market receipts. Frank L Stockard, president of the Institute of American Poultry Industries, cites the decline.
In the New York City series the Nat team scored 162 runs to the Amn team 870 with pitchers Hubbell Gumbert Coffman Sm Mancuso Gomez and Dickey contributing. In the Chicago series the Nat team managed 7 runs while the Amn side tallied 350 with Carleton Hartnett Lyons Dietrich and Sewell on the mound.
Robert Emerson Wadlow of Alton 11, famed as the world tallest boy at eight feet six inches, sues for 150000 alleging an American Medical Journal article about him caused public ridicule and embarrassment. He seeks to protect a normal life and hopes to study law.
Ross Lawrence cashier at People s Exchange Bank identified three Al Brady gang members from photos as the robbers of the bank on August 23, namely Brady James Dalhover and Clarence Shaffer. The heist yielded seven thousand dollars.
President Roosevelt after a 7000 mile tour urged that to understand national problems one must travel the country and gather views from diverse walks of life not just educated circles. He said field work means observing in every region and talks with all people including gasoline station men and small restaurant keepers.
At the AFL convention Brotherhood of Painters urged adding federal sick care to social security. Economists cited study showing high medical costs for families earning 1200 to 2000 dollars yearly. They proposed health insurance funded by employers workers or government or government takeover of hospitals and doctors. Padway urged Wagner act amendments, then Altmeier signaled program expansion.
Des Moines resident Mrs. Helen Piper of Ta helped wounded civilians during a surprise Japanese air raid on western Shanghai. She tore sheets to bandage the injured as 30 civilians were reported killed in the bombardment amid a major Japanese push near the Shanghai front.
Mrs Harry Yarnell wife of the US Asiatic fleet commander and her two grandsons were among 550 refugees brought from China on the transport Chaumont. Admiral Yarnell now commands in the Shanghai fighting aboard the heavy cruiser Augusta anchored in the Whangpoo River.
The old man tells a boy life is like a crystal stair full of tacks and splinters yet progress comes from continuing to climb. He recalls Michelangelo being carried to feel his work and proclaims the secret of life is ongoing learning and ascent. The message urges not to stop when life gets hard.
Vittorio Mussolini, son of the Italian dictator, was to depart San Francisco Wednesday night for New York by airplane. United Airlines announced the young Mussolini, who had been in Hollywood studying film making, arrived earlier from Los Angeles under the name Willard, accompanied by six secret service men. The reason for his trip was not disclosed.
A Kentucky grand jury charged three Garr brothers with wilful murder in the slaying of Brig Gen Henry H Denhardt. Judge Charles C Marshall set arraignments for E S Jack and Roy Garr at 9 a m Thursday as trial expectations rise within a week.
The United States denounces Japan and plans to join an emergency conference of nine power treaty signatories. Fifty nations voted to convoke the talks to address the Sino Japanese war, signaling a common front with the League of Nations.
Senator Key Pittman said Japan's invasion of China could be halted in 30 days without force. He urged Britain and other Nine-Power Pact signatories to respond to Roosevelt's challenge and quarantine Japan as a danger to global peace.
White House aides said the State Department acted to condemn Japan as a treaty violator in the Chinese Japanese war after communication with President Roosevelt. They added the President had no comment.
The Women's Missionary Society of the United Lutheran Church chose Des Moines, Iowa, as the site for its 1938 convention, announced Wednesday.
Tokyo voices strong reply to President Roosevelt criticizing aggressor nations. Foreign office says peace will be hard to maintain if the have not nations are denied. Spokesman charges Western ideals clash with Orient and cites 1924 exclusion law as unjust.
The State Department releases text of League of Nations report on China crisis. It notes Japan's treaty obligations and calls for restraint from China and Japan. The United States offered to aid in a peaceful settlement and urged both sides to refrain from hostilities. Continued on Page 2, Col. 8.
Washington AP officials say federal farm tenancy loans will be issued in about 300 counties this fiscal year, down from 500. The Farm Security Administration will concentrate loans to reduce costs as Congress provides $10 million for loans and $500,000 for admin costs. If next year’s $25 million and future $50 million annual totals are approved, the program could expand to new counties and aid about 2,500 tenants.
The article recalls the Giants failed to click at Yankee Stadium, alternately too close or too far, while the Yankees capitalized in the sixth inning against Hubbell. It notes the Yankees were two to one favorites and controlled the key stretch, reflecting the home and away balance issue.
The United States formally accuses Japan of violating the nine Power treaty and the Kellogg Briand pact amid League of Nations efforts to end Chinese Japanese hostilities. State Department notes no invitation to a signatories conference, nor immediate neutral act action, while signaling possible future participation.
Rep Fred Biermann of Iowa reported strong antiwar sentiment at the Interparliamentary Union meeting in Paris where 25 nations urged peace and freer trade to aid national understanding. He spoke after returning to New York and planned a drive home to Decorah Iowa. He also said a November extra session of Congress could advance farm legislation for 1938 crops.
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