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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1934

Page

5

National Guard control fears haunt War Department

The article discusses tensions between federal and state power over the National Guard, noting fears of public reaction and possible impact on army funding. It cites War Secretary Dern, the National Guard Bureau, and governors, with examples from Huey Long and Georgia's Governor Talmage, and mentions Navy building plans and pork producers amid New Deal programs.

Ashington National Guard War Department Kingfish Huey Long Regular Army High Command National Guard Bureau Huey Georgia Gene” Talmage Dern

Astors Deny Spat And Public Fallout At Church

John and Mrs. Astor attract intense press interest after a reported quarrel at a Rhode Island church. Mrs. Astor blocks reporters and exits with flowers while John Jacob Astor tries to reach his car amid a cheering crowd.

Astors John Tucky Mrs. Astor Albie Booth John Jacob Mr. Astor Newport Rhode Island

S S S The Great Blood Medicine for Digestion and Strength

An advertisement extols S.S.S. as a dual action remedy that stimulates stomach secretions and builds red blood cells to improve digestion and energy. It promises progressive, enduring benefits and urges customers to insist on the authentic product despite dealers pushing substitutes.

S.S.S

Farmers Union Pushes Strike Over Farm Policy

Des Moines AP reports at the 18th Iowa Farmers Union convention John Chalmers of Madrid urged a strike unless the government grants immediate farm policy consideration. He claimed the farm administration has the farmer in a straight jacket and urged action amid 1000 to 1500 attendees. President E H Everson of St Charles, S D, condemned farm policy and agricultural colleges in a fiery address.

Des Moines Iowa Farmers Union Convention John Chalmers Madrid Chalmers E. H. Everson St. Charles Farmers Union Agricultural Colleges National Farm

Holt Vows to Destroy Power Trust at Kansas Utilities Meeting

Holt, 29, Democratic Senate candidate from West Virginia, branded the power trust the most damnable institution in America and vowed to help destroy it at the Kansas Association of Municipal Utilities convention. He outlined steps to curb absentee landlords and reviewed a government probe of electricity prices aimed at lowering rates. He praised President Roosevelt on utility policies and noted he would be 30 when taking office.

Herrington Kan Rush D. Holt United States West Virginia Power Trust America Holt Kansas Association of Municipal Utilities Roosevelt

Leach Attacks Legion Veterans Lobby Over Benefits

Dr. Henry Goodard Leach urged voters to oppose senators and congressmen aiding veterans benefits. He criticized the American Legion as a greedy lobby pressuring lawmakers with promises of votes. Leach sent questions to Edward L. Hayes and copies of the speech to all lawmakers.

New York Henry Goodard Leach The Forum Veterans’ Lobby Leach Edward L. Hayes the Legion American Legion Magazine Newton D. Baker Legion Thomases

Farley praises AAA program in Shenandoah talk

Postmaster General Farley told farmers and wives in Shenandoah that crop adjustment programs are among the most significant New Deal measures. He cited Roosevelt era farm loans and corn hog adjustments, noted corrections along the way, defended RFC repayments exceeding outlays, and praised corn crib storage as saving farmers millions. He said higher farm prices must be matched by consumer purchasing ability.

Shenandoah Farley Otha D. Wearin Iowa Edward Burke Nebraska Earl FE. May Roosevelt RFC

Constitution Day at World's Fair Fueled GOP Fund Drive

At the Chicago World's Fair nearly 360000 attendees helped the Cook County Republican Party raise about 125000. Organizer Julius H. Miner offered 1 admission ticket good for twenty two concessions and prepaid cash to concessionaires, triggering discounted general admissions and a nonpartisan program later publicized with bipartisan speakers. The effort benefited from support by Mayor Kelly and Governor Horner.

Chicago Cook County Julius H. Miner Fair Management Republican County Committee Kelly Henry Horner

Lion Escapes During Richmond Parade Scares 15000

A Hagenbeck Wallace circus lion escaped after a street parade in Richmond Virginia, scattering a crowd of about 15 000. The beast chased a horse and mauled it before police and circus staff cornered it at the American Radiator works yard and killed it. One man was wounded by a police shot but not seriously.

Richmond Hagenbeck- Wallace State Fair Grounds Boulevard Avenue

Nome Rushes Plans To Rebuild Before Winter Comes

Nome Alaska orders scarce food to stretch until shipments arrive while hundreds are homeless after a fire. Federal and city crews set up temporary shelters as relief supplies from coast guard vessels near the city. Washington officials consider using PWA funds to aid rebuilding. Medicines stockpiled from burned drugstores is exhausted.

Nome Alaska Ree Coast Guard Washington Ickes PWA

Radio Schedule Flash: NBC CBS WJZ WEAF WABC WMT

A dense list of radio program slots across networks NBC CBS and related stations including WEAF WJZ WABC WMT WBBM and WLS. Entries cover talk music orchestras and variety acts with times from morning to late night and notable names like Aileen Waller and Fritz Kreisler.

Ralek Ricbery Eh NBC Wiz Chain CBS WBBM WNT Hon Archie MNBC WJZ VY. Kaltemborn WABC Yaebe WEAF Home Sweet Home Deutscherch WMT Ma Pertina WAZBC Tucker Hb WJZ Chain The Celts Berlin Wdz Reilty Bob i WSBM Meredith Willsonwerth Orphan Aanie Fats Waller WCCO Amos 'N' Andy Eur Town WASC Farmera Union Smeeting Ferdinand Pecora Buck Resers WHEM Danny Maione WLW Carson Robison Wccco Melina Erch Waring Arch WRBBM Whiteman Orch Melen Ford Hollywood Cbi KMOX James Meek U. & Constitution A. F Gene and Glenn WMAQ WHO Haymes Orch AB Ieck Orch Davie Orch Busso Orch Reichman Orch Ruddy Boxers Hines Orch Frias Orch Wwoc Aenie Orch Molina Orch Russo Orch

Indictments Returned by September Grand Jury

Six true bills were issued by the September grand jury to Judge H. C. Ring with five secret indictments. Norman Sinclair faces one public charge for carrying a sign with derogatory remarks about Kapoun Sausage. Several others received no bills. The jury also reviewed county and city jails and the county home, praising the latter’s steward while condemning the city jail as unsuitable.

H. C. Ring Norman Sinclair Hbel Sinclair Kapoun R. Lumpkins Jerome Garrett John Adams Woodrow McArthur Edna Barker George Williams Lawrence Thomas Ernest Hahn Russell Walker Floyd Finch R. E. Simms Milo Serbousek Steward I. E. Isham Wesley J. Dvorak D. D. Johnson J. 8. Milligan Flower Phillips W. H. Schrimper I. L. Street John Yocum

Navy Reveals 1935 Fleet Maneuvers in North Pacific

Secretary Swanson said next summer's exercises will cover a triangle bounded by Alaska Puget Sound and Hawaii with Alaska as primary battleground. Submarine division 12 completed an 8200 mile circumnavigation near Dutch Harbor Alaska.

Washington Claude A. Swanson Pacific Alaska Puget Sound Hawaiii Swanson Submarine Division 12 Dutch Harbor San Diego Pearl Harbor Hell Fleet Joseph M. Reeves Hampton Roads Gulf Ports Guantanamo- Gonaives San Pedro

Union Chief Urges Real Oil Czar in Push for Change

Harvey Fremming president of the Oil Workers International Union told a House Interstate Commerce subcommittee that Secretary Ickes should be removed as oil administrator and a full time oil czar appointed. He denounced NRA oil code administration and accused Donald Richberg of failing labor in the oil code program.

Washington In&s Interior Ickes House Interstate Commerce Subcommittee Harvey C. Fremming Oil Workers International Union NRA Ickes Fremming Donald R. Richberg

Notice for Proposals for Sanitary Sewer Cedar Rapids

By direction of the Cedar Rapids City Council sealed proposals will be received by the City Clerk for furnishing material and labor to construct sanitary sewer on Johnson Avenue Northwest and Nineteenth Street Northwest. Work to use No 1 vitrified clay pipe and brick manholes. Bid opening October 4 1934 at 10 AM. Ten percent certified check required. Council may reject any bids. Dated September 17 1934. Publication dates September 18 and 19 1934.

Cedar Rapids Linn County Iowa Johnson Avenue 18Th Street Sth Nineteenth Street 1St Avenue Storey Maude M. Krebs

Gettle Kidnaper Escape Plot Halted at San Quentin

Prison guard Louis Strause on rounds spotted Harry Simmons and Stanley Potts in an old cell block with James Kirk and Edward Holly attempting to saw through bars with hacksaw blades. The four convicts were placed in the dungeon to thwart their escape plan.

San Quentin Calif INS James Kirk William Gettle Los Angeles Louis Strause Harry Simmons Stanley Potts Kirk Edward Holly

Man Shot At Near Speer Murder Scene

Shelburne Falls Mass February report says William Baker superintendent of schools was shot at Wednesday afternoon while driving on the highway between Shelburne and Shelburne Falls twenty miles from Mt Hermon school where Rev Elliott Speer was killed Friday night. Buckshot hit the right side of his car near the windshield but did not enter the vehicle as troopers searched the area.

Shelburne Falls Mass William Baker Shelburne Mt. Hermon School Elliott Speer Baker

Firemen To Meet At Oelwein In 1935

The Iowa State Firemen's association chose Oelwein as the 1935 convention site during the closing session. Newton and Belle Plaine withdrew in favor of Oelwein. New officers include William A. West as president, Dolph Becker first vice president, Vinc Pyle second vice president, Wright Hedges third vice president, A G Daniels fourth vice president, Paul A. Spener re-elected secretary, and EK V Lindquiet reappointed treasurer.

Creston Iowa State Firemen’s Association Oelwein Newton Belle Plaine William A. West Boone C. A. Stephenson Red Oak Dolph Becker Vinc Pyle Chariton Wright Hedges Atlantic

Notice of Appointment of Administrator No 13185

State of Iowa Linn County appoints Charles Roztoctl as Administrator of the estate of Marie Rostocil deceased. He requests immediate payment from all debtors and urges all claimants to file their claims duly authenticated in the Linn County District Court clerk's office. Attorney Jos Mekota.

State of Iowa Linn County Marie Mary} Rostocil District Court Charles Roztoctl

Iowa deaths and local notices lead to consolidation

Iowa brief reports tell of Michael J Cullinan 64 dying at his sister's home after five weeks illness with funeral at St John’s Catholic church and burial in St John’s cemetery. Also Randalia high school classes elect officers and form student council while Francis Wheeler 75, a farmer near Manchester, dies after long illness with funeral in Masonville and burial at Hopkinton.

Independence Michael J Cullinan John O'Connor St. John’s Catholic Church W. T. Donohue St. John’s Cemetery Mr. Cullinan Byron Township Patrick Cullinan P. H. Cullinan John Burns Sarah Ellen J. A. Mason Wil Mamsbureg Randalia Randalla Consolidated High School Lorretta Holmes David Wells Marion Wegner M. R. Clark Margaret Talcott Dean Austin Eunice Clow Naida Jennings Berniece Turner Pearl Hanchett Wilbert Puls Donnan Fiester Mardell Cue Clair Claxton Austin Hall Mr. Gamble la Verne Benz Francis Edmunds Marion Davis Francis Cornish Howard Hoephner Caryl Owen Manchester Francis Wheeler Coffin's Grove Township Masonville F. C. Grieve Hopkinton Haynesburg N. Y Wheeler Buck Creek Addie M. Dighton Coffin's Grove Ben F St. Louis Lawrence A Lamont Velma Walmutt Grace BE Lane Methodist Church

Explorer Ellsworth Departs For Antarctic Voyage

Lincoln Ellsworth American explorer sails from Dunedin New Zealand aboard the Wyatt Earp for an Antarctic expedition likely to visit Admiral Richard E Byrd's expedition plans likely to rendezvous in polar region.

Dunedin New Zealand Lincoln Ellsworth Antarctic Wyatt Earp Richard BE. Byrd

Seven Elected to Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce Board

Seven new members won seats on the Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce board Tuesday. The elected are Robert O. Bickel Frank C. Chambers G O Fletcher Horace G Hedges M H Morrison E M Pinney and William Rinderknecht They succeed eight outgoing directors as the 21 member board takes office The polling closed at 4 pm with judges and tellers named.

Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce Robert O. Bickel National Life Insurance Company of Vermont Frank C. Chambers Iowa Electric Light and Power Company G. O. Fletcher Rapids Chevrolet Company Horace G. Hedges Hedges Company M. H. Morrison Northwestern Bell Telephone Company E. M Pinney E. E. Pinney Coal Company William Rinderknecht Peoples Savings Bank R. H. Allen Allen Motor Company Mark Anderson Cedar Rapids Gas Company John T. Carey Martin Dry Goods Company Harry T. Hedges John GC. Reid Three Minute Cereals Company Harold J Rowe Ambro Advertising Agency, Inc Morris Sanford Morris Sanford Company W. Lientz E. J. Petranek Emil Pazdera A. C. Gertsen Charles D. Hedberg Ervin F. Stepanek

Pulver Arrested On Charge Of Forgery

Hugh Pulver of 1201 Third Avenue SE was arrested at 3 p.m. Wednesday by Constable W. J. Fleming on a warrant from Justice Henry A. Searns charging him with uttering a forged instrument. he was jailed in the county jail.

Hugh Pulver W. J. Fleming Henry A Searns Pulver

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