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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1933
Page
1
The piece argues mortgages and taxes drive farm woes more than prices. It cites U.S. Bureau of Agricultural Economics figures showing mortgage indebtness across farms, with many mortgaged to 50 percent or more of value. It notes Iowa politics, tax issues, and broader economic concerns, including Prohibition era effects and bank deposit laws.
Decatur Alabama jury in Scottsboro case, after hours of deliberation, is urged by Judge James E Horton to disregard race and state lines. Dozens of defendants face retrial considerations as threats and cross burnings surface amid courtroom tension.
Charles W. Clark president of United Verde Copper and son of the late U S Senator William Andrews Clark of Montana died at his New York home on Saturday age 62.
Editorial notes that law cannot fully protect public funds and cites misuse of allocations to favored depositories as a chronic risk. It argues that political influence undermines safeguards despite regulatory attempts.
The writer argues Governor Herring should recommend a workable plan to protect bank deposits and public funds before any loss occurs, stressing preventive measures over post loss replacement. The piece emphasizes safeguarding state finances and taxpayer interests.
Essie Weatherhead relates a war widow who, distressed by burned letters from her husband, is hypnotized to recall the letters and the home episodes in order. The secretary records the recollection, yielding a sacred document. Health returns as the witness accepts the memory.
President Roosevelt voluntarily reduces his salary by 15 percent, sending a personal check for 843 to the treasury. The move lowers his annual pay from 75000 to 63750, matching the cut he ordered for other government officials.
A joint congressional panel will study the Akron airship tragedy and broader airship issues. The five senate and five house members will review the fatal trip and related questions before advising whether the United States should build more dirigibles. Memorial services for the Akron dead are planned, including at Arlington National Cemetery on May 30.
Report on Cedar Rapids traffic toll highlights this year shows counts of accidents injuries and fatalities. The snippet lists figures including 82 in a terse tabular style.
Berlin reports Norman H. Davis Roosevelt envoy told Hitler that anti Semitism may complicate world affairs. Talks centered on disarmament and revision of Versailles military clauses especially aviation. Davis said Germany seeks no rearmament or Polish corridor seizure but wants border protection forces. Davis called Hitler a man of dynamic force and remained hopeful for a broader arms accord after meetings with Hindenburg and Neurath.
Germany's cabinet publishes a civil service law defining Aryans as rulers and Jews as second class citizens with one Jewish grandparent. The move will oust thousands of officials from the pre 1933 regime, barring Jews from public office in the future, though some current Jews may be spared. Officials who entered service after 1918 via party membership without proper qualifications face ouster after three months’ pay.
The article reports Linn county and Cedar Rapids facing a stalled plan to use $70,000 in federal Reconstruction Finance Corporation funds for employment between March 1 and May 1. City council and county officials clash over supervision costs and budget cuts, delaying action and risking loss of unexpended funds.
In Inez Kentucky two of nine relatives indicted for murder and conspiracy over the human sacrifice slaying of 67 year old Lucinda Mills near Tomahawk were dismissed on defense motion. Defense doctors testified John H. Mills 33 has insanity evidence. The dismissed defendants were Mrs John H Mills and Mrs Fred Mills. Prosecution cited a weak case.
Jim Andrews a Wenatchee jeweler and immigrant from South Africa greeted the legalization of beer by taking out his first papers at the courthouse. He said he would not become a citizen until beer was legal and the new brew passed his test.
Mrs. Leah Frazier 41, mother of five, killed her husband's blonde stenographer to have her home. A federal court jury acquitted her, freeing her from the death penalty shadow in Jacksonville Florida.
George Bernard Shaw arrived aboard the Empress of Britain and warned that Hitler’s persecution of Jews is monstrous and will fail. He quipped about Americans, discussed a Soviet Russia trial, and warned democracy has collapsed as people seek strong rulers and the next move may be communism.
Washington AP reports a horizontal budget reduction of at least one billion dollars with a $200 million cut to the army and navy. Cabinet officers have targets set by budget director Lewis Douglas, focusing on civilian layoffs and department consolidations to meet the 25 percent pledge. Navy, Army, Post Office, and Agriculture budgets face heavy cuts with personnel reductions and consolidations planned.
The New York legislature passed a bill imposing a one percent retail sales tax on all commodities except food and sent it to Governor Lehman for signature.
AP reports the week starting April 10 will bring precipitation in the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys. Temperatures are expected to be mostly normal or below normal, with rain possible at the week’s start and again in the latter half.
Chicago area police report a hijack of 400 cases of beer from Milwaukee en route to Chicago near Lake Forest. The driver was stopped by four gunmen west of Lake Forest, two forced into a car while two drove off with the truck. He was released about 25 miles away and alerted authorities.
New York and 20 states report over 10 million dollars in 3.2 beer tax receipts as breweries run double shifts and cities see job gains. Estimates indicate up to 1.5 million barrels sold nationwide with New York leading revenue at 200 thousand dollars from nearly 17 thousand permit holders.
President Roosevelt was told the draft of a two billion dollar home refinancing bill will be completed Monday. It would refinance existing mortgages on homes valued up to 20 000 dollars with 80 percent loan value, guarantee interest but not principal, and offer a three year moratorium on amortization. The plan mirrors the agricultural refinancing approach and aims to prevent mass foreclosures.
Dr Frank J Powers reports Notre Dame University president Reverend Charles L O Donnell is out of danger from a throat streptococcus infection and pneumonia unless complications develop. The condition remains critical.
The United States proposed eleven world powers attend pivotal Washington conferences to boost global trade amid economic nationalism. Britain, France, and Germany have accepted. Ramsay MacDonald, Edouard Herriot, and Hans Luther will represent their nations with hopes for debt and currency talks and a potential Anglo-French sea dialogue before separate talks with President Roosevelt.
Secretary Hull condemned economic nationalism on a day when eleven powers were invited to discuss trade and finance ahead of a London world economic conference. He forecast a huge rise in world trade and America's share, and outlined aims to lower barriers while avoiding tariff specifics in Washington and London. Ramsay MacDonald to lead a diverse group to Washington in late April for preparatory talks.
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