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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1933
Page
1
Readers confront August 1 start of the blanket code and NRA policies. News and editorial voices warn of economic strain, wage shifts, and labor adjustments as departments reorg plans continue and enforcement debates rise.
Chairman Jones of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation asked banks to extend credit by boosting working capital through purchase of preferred stock in sound banks. President Roosevelt endorsed the plan, saying credit must be expanded and banks should help all citizens while avoiding new taxes.
Washington AP reports new interpretations of the Presidents voluntary re employment agreement. Rulings include business men without employers may obtain the co operators emblem by signing the agreement and certificate of compliance. Professional men reporters nurses hospital staff and other editorial workers are exempt from hour limits. Non profits counted as employers. white collar workers capped at 40 hours. some managerial staff exempt. trade areas defined by direct competition. decisions guided by chambers of commerce with state review.
Industrial Administrator Hugh Johnson predicted that an agreement on the oil industry code could be reached by Wednesday. The statement came from Washington amid ongoing negotiations and policy discussions.
Iowa board of conservation members spent a day at Palisades Kepler park six miles west of Mount Vernon. They approved a memorial gate gift by Howard Hall and considered a lodge on The Hill with plans by John R. Fitzsimmons Jr. Architects. funding and river pollution issues influence the final approval.
In Cicero on Tuesday the rat tat tat of machine guns struck Capone territory killing Tony Marino also known as Dominic Russo who led the Capone forces on the west side.
Oklahoma City reports Charles F. Urschel is freed after nine days in captivity. Authorities plan aggressive action Tuesday against suspects Bob Brady Harvey Bailey Wilbur Underhill and associates who escaped Kansas prison. A huge ransom allegedly paid. the Slick Urschel estate co trustee Arthur Seeligson declined to confirm amounts. The abductors had demanded 500000 dollars, the largest ransom ever cited in a kidnapping.
Archibald Johnson, second son of U.S. Senator Hiram Johnson, died by gunshot Tuesday at his Hillsborough, California home. The prominent attorney left three sealed notes, one directed to his father, another to his mother, and a third to Felton Elkins of Santa Barbara. Authorities reported no stated reason for the act.
Federal Judge James H. Wilkerson postponed ruling on a bid by independent Chicago area milk dealers to block the Roosevelt administration milk code. The suit argues the farm relief act violates due process, privileges, and other constitutional rights and seeks an injunction against enforcement by U S Attorney Dwight A Green and officials.
Colorado Fuel and Iron, long tied to the Rockefeller group, went into receivership in federal court after default on over 32 million dollars in bonds. Arthur Roeder, president of C. F. Guide, was named receiver by the court.
Washington AP report says Chairman Trammell of the Senate Naval Committee asked President Roosevelt by letter to reject all bids for cruiser construction as bids were received for 21 navy vessels.
A reader argues that religion should aid patience during postponed marriages caused by economic rot. Bitter feelings harm life, while religion offers a disciplined mindset, love tested by waiting, and hope for enduring commitments despite financial strain.
General Italo Balbo leads 24 Italian seaplanes toward a 1950 mile non stop flight to Valentia Ireland set to dawn. Crews adjust fuel loads by removing tool chests and may swap crew members for efficiency amid favorable Atlantic weather reported from Shoal Harbor N F.
Coe College reports a balanced operating budget for the year after major revisions and generous gifts. President Harry M. Gage says deficits were eliminated by voluntary contributions and budget cuts, with $30,000 to $40,000 retired from grounds and buildings debt.
Local retail grocers meat and fruit dealers in Cedar Rapids and Marion approved a national code adopting a 48 hour week. Stores will open daily 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. except Sunday and will close Saturday nights and Sundays to boost employment. Nearly all signatories favored the pact with plans to hire more clerks.
The Witwer Grocer Co became the first Cedar Rapids firm to file a certificate of compliance with President Roosevelt's wage and hour code. By 2:30 p.m. 325 certificates had been filed with Postmaster Hahn, and many firms awaited NRA posters as supplies.
Louis Fedorsky, 38, of Labelle, died in Brownsville hospital. He was one of nine pickets shot in three outbreaks at H C Frick Coke company mines in Fayette county. Deputies fired on strikers as local officials faced martial law and National Guardsmen arrival.
Washington reports 200 000 employers joined the national recovery drive to raise purchasing power via new codes of shorter hours and better pay. Retail trades with 1 650 000 establishments move under Johnson orders. drug stores mostly not agreed while public works allotments pass the billion dollar mark. Oil producers and millinery industry codes also advance in hearings and talks.
Captain John Cook, a 27 year veteran of the Cedar Rapids police, resigned Tuesday at the urging of Public Safety Commissioner Dan Kruidenier. He joins Joe Kroulik and Mike McGuire in resignations as ouster actions against Kruidenier continue. Sam Christensen had already stepped down.
Two men tried to enter the Coffee Cup Sandwich Shop at 1703 B avenue NW shortly after midnight. Patrolmen Morningstar and Powell ordered them to surrender. a pistol shot wounded Herman Helderman in the right knee. Helderman, 1208 First Street NW, is hospitalized at St Luke's under guard. Companion Ray Sisco, 116 First Street NE, was sentenced to Anamosa State Reformatory after a true information was filed by Judge H C Ring for the alleged beer search. Sisco reportedly entered the shop with other man to look for beer. Morningstar and Powell responded after Mrs. James Maloney reported the incident.
President Roosevelt drafted 614 business leaders to head state and district recovery boards aiding the National Recovery Administration. Hugh S. Johnson announced 48 state boards and 26 district boards with members from Iowa Missouri and Illinois to mobilize support for the NRAs codes and consumer cooperation.
President Roosevelt undertook a surprise automobile drive along the Albany Post road to dodge the heat. He piloted his car through heavy traffic at speeds around fifty miles per hour, with a large secret service car in pursuit. Some motorists, including a pastor, recognized the President.
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