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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1933
Page
1
The piece cites Chicago mayoral concerns over council reorganization as the steering committee travels. It critiques remote governance and notes Finance Commissioner Burgus as a sticking point while discussing fiscal prudence and political tactics. It also covers tariff debates, university expenditures, patronage dynamics, and Iowa tax reduction measures.
Wheat futures surged after government crop reports predicted the smallest 1904-like harvest since 1904. The May and September deliveries climbed, boosting the U.S. farm value by about 25 million dollars versus March 2, with 178 million bushels in bins and drought and cold weather cited as factors.
The Cedar Rapids liquor conspiracy trial of six defendants ended in a mistrial after a 25 hour deliberation with a 6 to 6 deadlock. Judge George C. Scott declared the case hung and recessed the panel, with prosecutors vowing a retry in September and continued pursuit of missing witness Roy Pugh.
New York price increases boosted exchange memberships as a seat on the coffee and sugar exchange sold for 5000 dollars, up 900 from the prior sale. The rise reflects improved commodity prices and stronger market demand for trading access.
A group of youths debates standards of right and wrong and wonders if timeless rules remain useful. They conlude that if everyone cheated, drank, or lied, society would collapse, so they resolve to write plain words on the slate and follow basic moral guidance.
Glen Hughes 22 and Willard Dutton 29 were killed near M'Cook Nebraska when a dual controlled plane lost a wing at 3000 feet and crashed into a cornfield. Dutton, a 1921 University of Nebraska graduate with three hours of instruction, was starting to solo and is survived by his wife. Forrest Garlick, local instructor, witnessed the crash and asked the commerce department for an investigation.
A French tourist airplane crashed in flames near Biarritz Tuesday. Pilot Gellett parachuted to safety while three passengers died in the wreck.
Nine people including father Albin Johnson mother and seven children perished when a fire destroyed a Harris Minnesota farm home. Fire started about 3 am neighbors reported it at 3 30 am as responders searched ruins for the father’s body. The family planned to move that day and had slept on improvised beds on the first floor.
Senator Norris outlines administration aims to develop the Tennessee river basin with Muscle Shoals hydro power. A companion house bill calls for a 50 million dollar bond issue and 10 million to speed work. White House support signals broad TVA powers and military uses.
A federal court jury in Muskogee awarded the Red River Bridge company 168000 for damages after Oklahoma built a free span parallel to the toll bridge between Denison Texas and Durant Oklahoma. The verdict included 100000 for the franchise and 67000 for the toll bridge plus 1000 for condemned land. The case involved militia and Texas Rangers during its long history.
Patrick A. Nash 70, a longtime civic leader, appears assured as Chicago mayor after a telegram urged him to accept the post to succeed the late Anton J. Cermak. City council likely to confirm Nash next week, with state action empowering selection for Cermak's 1935 term. Nash has led Cook County Democratic organization and now serves as national committeeman.
Berlin reports that Adolf Hitler using his powers as stadthalter appointed Captain Hermann Wilhelm Goering as premier of Prussia on Tuesday. Goering, Hitler's trusted aide, assumes control of the Prussian government amid the regime consolidation in Berlin.
Navy officer Commander Wiley testifies at the Akron inquiry that a down draft of wind likely pushed the dirigible downward during the storm and discusses the role of adjustable propellers and the sequence of events before the crash.
The bodies of Rear Admiral Wham A. Moffett and Commander Frank C. McCord arrived in Washington for funeral services. Moffett will be buried at Arlington after a Thursday church service, with Rev J Hillman Hollister presiding. McCord also has a Thursday Arlington burial following services at Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church. Commander F T Berry will be buried at the Naval Academy cemetery after a 2:30 p.m. service following rites at the academy chapel.
Dr. Hugo Eckener of Germany discards storm theory and says reports indicate the Akron disaster resulted from a break in the airship carrier’s hull. He notes the storage room for fighting planes as a known weak point in the Akron’s framework, following New York inquiries noting broken ribs in the airship.
Secretary of Agriculture Wallace formally acknowledged the gasoline alcohol blend. He poured ten gallons into his official car supplied by Rep Everett Dirksen. Dirksen said 500000 gallons had been sold in Illinois and additional alcohol shipped to Des Moines Storm Lake Lincoln and Eldorado for blending.
Representative William B Bankhead a leading Democrat from Alabama collapsed from a heart attack Tuesday after a forceful House speech urging immediate action on the administration 2 000 000 000 farm mortgage refinancing bill He is brother to Senator John H Bankhead and father of actress Tallulah Bankhead.
Senate Agriculture Chairman Smith reopened opposition to the administration farm bill saying it only treats symptoms and ignores inflation. He spoke as the House debated the farm mortgage proposals under a restrictive rule, with Long of Louisiana pushing a critical reading of Smith’s remarks.
The House opened debate on the administration’s 2 trillion mortgage refinancing plan for farms as Republicans press to avoid rubber-stamp tactics. Minority AG committee members argued the plan could inflate currency and prices while urging inflationary money supply and lower interest to aid farmers.
In Des Moines the Republican majority blocked an attempt to defer action on the financial control act. Final passage was scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Wednesday after a late afternoon parliamentary battle. The Senate neared finishing the salary reduction bill as the House rejected the Senate appropriations plan and passed 3.2 beer legalization. Three Republicans Kimberly Klemme and Knudson joined Democrats to defeat the deferral motion.
Report shows traffic toll in Cedar Rapids this year with figures on accidents injuries and fatalities. Data includes counts for accidents and injuries while several lines contain garbled numbers.
The Iowa House passed a bill legalizing the manufacture and sale of 3.2 percent beer by a 65 to 43 vote. The measure now goes to the Senate for action likely before the weekend, with party lines sharp and debates highlighting revenue, prohibition, and constitutional questions.
Des Moines AP report outlines provisions of a beer bill: 32 percent beer non intoxicating, permits issued by city treasurers, Class B for retailers with on and off premises sales, Class C for off premises only, varying bond and fee structures, age limit 21, no Sunday/midnight to Monday sale, penalties for highway drinking, $1.24 per 31 gallon barrel tax, and funding to state and municipal funds.
Paris reports that five crew members of a French naval sea plane died when the aircraft plunged into the Mediterranean near Marseille on Monday night. The official statement released Tuesday identified the crew and confirmed the fatalities.
London reports the House of Lords passed a bill granting the government full power to declare a total embargo on imports from the Soviet Union on the eve of the Moscow trial of six Metropolitan-Vickers engineers. Royal approval expected immediately as Anglo Soviet tensions rise. The Kremlin trade mission remains in London past April 17. The Moscow trial opens Wednesday with no Soviet press coverage.
In Des Moines the Iowa House records party line results on the beer bill. Democrats approve 62 with numerous listed names. 14 oppose, largely Democrats. Republicans approve 3 and oppose 29.
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