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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1939

Page

35

Lindbergh debate over arms policy stirs Senate

Senators clash over Lindberghs plea to seize allied possessions and lift arms embargo. Pittman and Clark challenge his logic while Barkley Restores memory on offensive and defensive weapons distinctions amid calls for neutrality and possible embargo.

Lundeen Alben W. Barkley Lindbergh Bennett C. Clark Congressional Pittman Senate Connally Great Britain France Germany Italy Russia

Bargaining Reduces Newspaper Industry Strife Says NLRB

The National Labor Relations Board released a 171 page study on collective bargaining in newspapers noting that bargaining reduced industrial strife. It traces history from AFL mechanical unions to the American Newspaper Guild and reports contracts brought stability and peaceful dispute settlement across the industry.

Washington National Labor Relations Board Division of Economic Research David 4J. Saposs AFL American Newspaper Guild CIO The Bulletin NLRB

Couple In Seventies Brave Atlantic To See Their Son

Mr. and Mrs. Abdullah Igram, aged 74 and 72, journeyed from Syria to visit their son Hassan Igram in Cedar Rapids after traveling from Damascus via Beirut and New York aboard the Greek liner Nea Hellas. The trip, begun Sept 8, occurred as European conflict escalated. Hassan has lived in the U.S. since 1914 and runs food stores in Cedar Rapids.

Atlantic Syria Mediterranean Abdullah Igram Hassan Igram Damascus Igrams Beirut Europe Asia Minor Nea Hellas New York Sam Hamed United States Cedar Rapids

No Word Spoken At Celebration Of Silver Wedding

Mr and Mrs Louis T Herbold of Marion celebrated their 25th anniversary with a surprise party at the Knights of Pythias hall attended by 60 deaf guests from across Iowa. The event showcased sign language and mock wedding rites from 25 years prior. The couple’s son Max organized it with interpreters present, and the group planned future gatherings and a second honeymoon in Council Bluffs.

Louis T. Herbold Seventh Avenue Marion Knights of Pythias Hall Herbold Council Bluffs School Des Moines Otlumiwva Waterloo Davenport L. P. Herbold Twelfth Street Max Ruth Mae L. W. Rose First Avenue Cedar Rapids

Wallet Lost To Pickpockets In Downtown Store

W L Ireland reports two suspects stole his wallet containing 37 dollars and other items while he looked at music in a downtown five and ten cent store at 8 15 p m. He describe a heavyset woman 40 to 45 years old 170 pounds in a black coat and hat and a 5 foot 10 man 180 pounds in a brown overcoat with rimless glasses.

W. L. Ireland Second Avenue SE Ireland

Keota area farmer Jack Dill dies by suicide

Jack Dill living seven miles east of Keota in Washington county ended his life by hanging Saturday afternoon. His body was found in the barn by his wife Fern Dunbar about 5 p.m. Coroner W. S. Eldridge ruled death as self-inflicted after investigation. Dill had mental distress after his mother’s death in March and had been at Mount Pleasant state hospital. he was released six weeks ago. Survived by wife three children Helen Ruth and Donald five brothers Earl Cloyce Fred and Glenn and two sisters Rita Romine and Marjorie Klein. Body to Marsh funeral home, with funeral likely Monday.

Keota Jack Dill Washington County Fern Dunbar S. Eldridge Washington Dill Hattie Dill Mount Pleasant Helen Ruth Donald Earl Cloyce Fred Glenn Rita Romine Marjorie Klein Marsh Funeral Home

Fail To Find Money At Gypsy Funeral

An Iowa sheriff and a farm couple who paid 5500 to Mme. Marie in a gypsy fortune scheme returned home after a fruitless search for the teller at a Gypsy funeral in St. Louis County. A bundle left by Ed ward Schlapkohl, believed to hold the money, yielded only folded paper.

St, Louis Iowa Mme Marie Lone Tree Louisa County George W. Oakes Edward Schlapkohl St. Louis County Schlapkohl Mme. Marie

Earlville Stockyards Damaged by $5,000 Fire

A fire at the Earlville stockyards owned by Lain Sill broke out around 11 50 Saturday night destroying the scales a granary and a quantity of grain and hay. Damage was estimated at about $5 000. The Dyersville fire department assisted Earlville firefighters in controlling the blaze.

Earlville Dyersville

Johnson Defends Law, Warns on Sabotage and Communism

The piece profiles Elmer A. Johnson of Lisbon a country lawyer and Cedar Rapids legislator who defends strict criminal statutes and condemns sabotage. It cites past cases including a retry in Marion and warns against repealing criminal laws while linking current labor strife to communist influence and broader threats to liberties.

Cedar Rapids Linn County Iowa General Assembly Elmer Johnson Iowa Johnson

Tragedy at Waterloo Crossing Involving Two Trains

Ruben Smith, 41, a Waterloo factory worker, was fatally injured Saturday night when his car was hit by an eastbound Illinois Central freight train and then struck by a westbound freight at a crossing inside Waterloo city limits.

Waterloo Ruben Smith Ilinois Central

Roosevelt Pupils Win In Newspaper Contest

Two Roosevelt high school pupils were winners in Iowa High School Press association contests. Grinnell hosted the awards ceremony Saturday morning. Jack Linkletter earned second place in feature writing, and Catherine Wilcox took third in advertising copy writing.

Roosevelt High School Iowa High School Press Association Grinnell Jack Linkletter I. E. Linkletter Avenue NW Catherine Wilcox Lawrence O. Wilcox Seventh Avenue SW Don Brown Roosevelt

German Pride Follows Royal Oak Sinking

German high command celebrated the Royal Oak loss as a major victory claiming a new torpedo aids submarines. British reports noted the sinking by a submarine and the Admiralty announced the destruction after initial hints from Berlin.

Royal Oak Admiralty High Command Berlin

Death notices from Cedar Rapids list Dochterman Miller Jurgensen

Funeral services are scheduled for William Sanderson Dochterman in Cedar Rapids with burial at Oak Hill. Louis Ellsworth Miller dies at home and will be buried in Lanark Illinois. Mrs. E F Jurgensen dies in Fairfield after illness. funeral at First Lutheran Cedar Rapids with burial at Cedar Memorial. Survivors include husband and several relatives.

Funeral of Mrs. Jes sie May Butz

Funeral services for Mrs Jes sie May Butz who died Friday at her home 1227 Fifth avenue SE will be held in the Beatty chapel at 3 30 p m Monday with the Rev Henry Scherer officiating Friends may call at the residence 1227 Fifth avenue SE from 11 a m Sunday to 1 p m Monday

Louis Ellsworth Miller Fifth Avenue SE Turner Chapel Marion H. Williams Lanark, Ill Butz Jessie May Butz Beatty Chapel Henry Scherer Cedar Memorial Park

Finland Finesse toward Soviet Compromise Hinted

Finland signals hope for a Soviet compromise while warning against threats to neutrality. Observers note calls for naval base concessions and a mutual assistance pact. The foreign minister thanks the United States for friendship and moral support aiding a peaceful, moderate path.

Estonia Latvia Finland United States Roosevelt

Two Hurt In Intersections Crash At City Crossing

Two people were bruised in a 3 20 p m collision at Second avenue and Second street SW. Miss Pauline Guernsey 23 of 820 Camburncourt SE struck left rear of Robert E Hyde 23 from Walker who along with his wife 25 suffered head and leg bruises.

Pauline Guernsey Camburncourt SE Robert E. Hyde Walker Second Avenue Second Street Hyde Guernsey

Cossart Seeks War News In Bedside Interview

English actor Ernest Cossart speaks from the Roosevelt hotel room about war news and his career. He details recent roles from Tower of London to Lady of the Tropics, recalls Valerie Cossart and Ahmed Kulane, and notes he may consider The Gas Light while in New York.

Ernest Cossart Roosevelt Hotel North Platte Neb Hollywood New York City Valerie Cossart New York Ahmed Kulane Chimney Sweep Hedy Lamarr Royal Oak Mr. Cossart Theater Guild America South Africa

Starnes Sees Likely Army Post Closures By Panel

Representative Joe Starnes said the House Appropriations subcommittee that visited military installations will probably recommend abandoning several small army posts. He spoke Saturday and indicated the inspection trip influenced the potential cuts.

Washington Joe Starnes Ala House Appropriations

Red Turkish pact reportedly signed in secret

Reported talks claim a Turkey Soviet pact includes armed aid pledges and a closed Dardanelles stance. The arrangement allegedly bars Russia from any obligation to join a war against Germany, amid discussions with Italy on common defense measures. Russian officers may tour Germany and Nazi staff inspect west wall fortifications.

Italy Adolf Hitler Turkey Russia Black Sea Dardanelles Germany West Wall

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