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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1938

Page

15

Fairfax Man Shucks Net Of 2228 Pounds

Buster Stallman 24 son of Linn county farmer near Fairfax wins district corn shucking title with 2228 pounds net from a 2315 gross, edging Edward Dinnebier and Arnold Brandt as regional entrants prepare for state and national rounds amid 75 bushel yield estimates and delayed start.

Dinnebier Black Hawk Brandt Delaware County Buster” Stallman William Stallman Linn County Fairfax Iowa Fred Sargent Mount Vernon Edward Dinnebier Waterloo Black Hawk County Arnold Brandt Greeley Stallman Dinnebijer Frank Fewell Ringsted Emmet County Jensen Dell Rapids S.C Sioux Falls Gerken Bernard Gerken Turkey River Dubuque County Buster Stallman Leo Ockenfels Watkins Benton County Warren Clancy Clarence Cedar County Joe Ladehoff Center Junction Jones County Willie Barth Decorah Winneshiek County Kyle Gerstenberger Aurora Buchanan County Leroy Eckerman Lime Springs Howard County Everett Dutford Waverly Bremer Coun Clarence Anderson St. Olaf Clayton County Louis Denier Elgin Fayette County Des Moines Lee Stodgell Morning Sun Ruel Harmon Malvern Carl Carlson Audubon Burlington Iowa Falls Harold Larson Kanawha Henry Peterson Callender Ray Wilson Hamilton County Alvin Roberts Atalissa Ralph Krantz Crawfordsville Charles Stover Johnson County Harmon Carlson Kenneth Wedemeyer Adair John Hoesing Manson Julius Koester Manning Elbert Powers Emmetsburg Stodgell

Strachey Freed From Ellis Island After Writ Dismissed

British writer John Strachey was released from Ellis Island after a habeas corpus writ was denied by Federal Judge Edward A. Conger. Strachey posted a $500 bond, was barred from lecturing, and allowed to depart pending appeal, having given notice of intent to appeal the order.

New York John Strachey Ellis Island Strachey United States

Deere directors declare quarterly dividend for preferred stock

In Moline Illinois the Deere and Co board announced a regular quarterly dividend of 35 cents a share on the preferred stock payable December 1 to stockholders of record November 1. They previously approved a 1.35 dollar dividend on common stock payable October 20.

Moline, Ill Deere and Co

U S Steel Directors Declare Quarterly Dividend

New York AP reports U S Steel directors have declared the regular quarterly dividend of 1.75 dollars a share on preferred stock.

NEW York U. S. Steel Corporation

Roosevelt urges industry to aid wage hour law

President Roosevelt urged industrialists and businessmen to work with the government to implement the wage hour law. He criticized opponents and called for cooperation with newspaper publishers and politicians to help the statute succeed. He cited immediate yet possibly temporary effects from social legislation, noting the Texas pecan shelling industry as an example.

Washington Roosevelt Elmer F. Andrews Texas

Roosevelt Comments on Industry Shutdown Standards

The industry may halt operations but will not quit, according to Mr. Roosevelt. He argued that even closures due to new standards do not indicate a permanent end to activities.

Roosevelt

Anti Pension Truck Operators Attacked in Pueblo

Two operators of a sound truck for the Federation for Workable Old Age Pensions were beaten on a downtown Pueblo corner while the truck was damaged. Police said about a dozen elderly men attacked them as they stopped the vehicle. the group aims to repeal Colorado’s $45 monthly old age pension law and restore pension control to the state legislature.

Pueblo Colo Colorado William Fitzgerald Vernon Tucker J. Arthur Grady The Federation For

Oil Firms Lose New Appeal In Mexico

Seven U S and British petroleum firms had properties seized by the Mexican government, losing an administrative appeal to Minister Efren Buenrostro after the Supreme Court denied an injunction. The seizures were ruled constitutional. The firms will seek new proceedings in lower courts to protect properties valued around 500 million dollars.

Mexico City INS Efren Buenrostro Supreme Court Buenrostro

M. and St. L. Income Drops in September

Minneapolis and St. Louis railroad reports September net income of 75865 dollars, down from 114572 dollars in September 1937. The AP dispatch notes the lower earnings reflect a weaker month for the line and highlights the income decline year over year.

Minneapolis (Ap Minneapolis & St. Louis Railroad

Radio Programs Wednesday Evening Schedule Listings

A crowded radio schedule lists programs across networks NBC CBS and CBS. Notable acts include Longfellows Edwin Hill Lum and Abner Tommy Dorsey Paul Whiteman and Xavier Cugat orchestras, Hill Gill, Gordon, Gasparre, Miss. daily morning and afternoon shows feature talk, variety, dramas, and music across WJZ WEAF WABC and other stations.

Longfellows WEBM KMOX Gray Gordon CBS WABC WBBM Town Hall NBC WEAF Herald-Tribune Forum NEGA Wuz Adolphe Menjou, .m Wees Kyser WEAP Larry’ Glinton Lawton WJZ Chain Dick “Barrie Ted Weems Wabc and Chain WHO Cha Tsai Loretta Clemens Breakfast Club Paul Page Jones WJZ Jonn Josh Hiseins Just Plain Bill Woman In White David Harum Weaf Chain Lorenzo Jones Siete Marre Qislen Arent Cpe KMO Jean Ellington Sonss Peables_ Twins Olenn Darwin Edward McHugh WCCO School of the Air AF_ chain Mary Marlin Ma Perkins Peternes Guiding Light W Split Parka Shellers Ed McConnell Doris Rhodes Johnny Johnston Tom Mix Norman Cloutier Orchestra JZ Chain Beverly Lane Howie King WHBM Eddie Dooley Ahs the School Bob Trout Easy Aces WJZ Chaitn Vocal_ Varieties Mr. Keen Hollywood WAC Major_ Bowes WABO WOC Whispering Voice Choir Rakov Bing Crosby Bob Burns Barnard Herrmann Wabhc and Chain Americans At Work WAC and Chain Andy Weaf Aplit Faul Kain Wreters Baum

Roosevelt Text of Defense of Michigan Governor

President Roosevelt confirms concern over Dies committee testimony linking Governor Murphy of Michigan to treasonable activities in the Michigan sitdown strike settlement. He says he would rather write out his thoughts than speak offhand, noting the issue at a press conference.

Washington White House Roosevelt Dies Dies Committee Murphy Michigan

President criticizes Dies committee over un-American activity probe

The president decries a Dies committee hearing as unfair and un-American at a pivotal gubernatorial election, accusing it of bias and not seeking facts. He defends Gov. Frank Murphy and notes efforts to seek truth while opposing partisan charges from Republican officials and officers.

Dies Committee Frank Murphy Murphy

Settlement of Sitdown Strikes Praised by Governor Murphy

Governor Murphy faced a volatile Michigan labor crisis in 1937. He openly shared progress with auto manufacturers and union leaders, urged court-ordered restraint, and postponed enforcement over a weekend to avoid bloodshed. By widespread governor-led negotiations, the strike ended without loss of life, earning praise from GM officials and other industry leaders.

Murphy National Guard Flint Frank Murphy Sloan Knudsen General Motors Chrysler Chrysler Motors Fisher Brothers Fisher Body Corporation Barrett Hudson Motors Graham Graham Motors Michigan

Hickenlooper Raps Tax Burden Boost

Republican candidate B B Hickenlooper attacked the state administration in Fort Dodge, charging a tremendous increase in Iowa taxes. He cited 1937 state tax bills at 147 million dollars as the most colossal burden, asserting claims of tax reduction are false.

Fort Dodge B. B. Hickenlooper Iowa

Mexican Government Seizes Farm Lands From Rep Lemke

President Lazaro Cardenas expropriated 4,307 acres of William Lemke’s agricultural land in Nayarit. The land will be divided among 72 residents of Acaponeta, granting about 60 acres each. Lemke, North Dakota congressman, held title via Land Finance. hacienda total 45,000 acres. Damages claim filed with the State Department. no compensation details given.

Mexico City INL Lazaro Cardenas William Lemke North Dakota Nayarit Aca Poneta Lemke Land Finance Company Cardenas Stat Department

Creomulsion Ad Promises Relief for Persistent Coughs

An old advertisement touts Creomulsion as a cure for stubborn chest colds and bronchial irritation. It claims the product reaches the troublesome area, soothes inflamed mucous membranes, and loosens germs. Money-back guarantee promises satisfaction if not helped.

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