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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1932
Page
1
The piece argues towns use speed traps to trap motorists and warns travelers to avoid trap towns until state patrols resume. It notes Gov Ritchie vetoing a Maryland site for the Bonus Army and Johnstown Mayor McCloskey urging the army to leave. Walter Waters plans cantonments in states, a move seen as unlikely to succeed.
Officials announced the bonus expeditionary force veterans must evacuate their Johnstown camp by noon Thursday. Government tents from Washington will be returned with thanks, ending a temporary colonial era camp near the city.
A Chicago boy killed resisting authorities in Washington is buried at Arlington National Cemetery. Hearst papers lash out with lurid coloring portraying the youth as a hero who died opposing a policeman during the confrontation.
The piece extols sympathy for unemployed Lithuanian immigrant William Hushka while condemning mob rule as a threat to orderly government. It argues Washington as a favorable refuge for seeking success, but insists restraint of unruly groups is essential to preserve America.
Commissioner Zika urged the city council to pass a measure restricting truck size and weight on certain streets after complaints that heavy cross state and interstate traffic uses pavement not built to handle such loads.
The article argues that when a Cedar Rapids homeowner pays for street pavement, he has the right to complain about trucks that damage the right of way he financed, raising questions about protections against highway traffic under gasoline tax funded primary roads.
Chicago socialite asks a court to replace psychiatrists caring for her multi millionaire husband amid disputes over medical judgment. The case hinges on whether the court should intervene in the doctor’s expertise and treatment plan.
Over the past two years experts note the growing need for psychiatric services with seven in ten people appearing to require such help. The text questions whether psychiatrists should seek their own therapy after helping others, reflecting widespread doubt about fully understanding human nature.
Commodity prices advance slightly as stocks remain far below prior levels. Analysts cite over production and over-supply as a key driver, noting that when prices fall, consumers brace for further recessions.
The text notes falling buying power yet rising essential commodity prices. It suggests buyers hurry to stock up now to beat the imminent price rebound and avoid higher costs when prices return to reasonable levels.
The famed baseball figure Hornsby known for his fiery temperament faces a career shift as he steps away from Cubs duties and fades from play for the rest of the season.
Mayor Eddie McCloskey said he would arrange trucks on Thursday to move the bonus seeking veterans from their Johnstown camp. He offered no further details and would provide more information later. Leaders declined to reveal the destination after departure, though staff officers said a new camp would likely be set up elsewhere in Pennsylvania.
Ellen Browning Scripps 95, philanthropist and sister of E W Scripps founder of a newspaper chain, died at her La Jolla home from old age and lung congestion. Nephew Robert Scripps present. Born London October 18 1836, she helped found newspapers, later invested in them, and given over 2 million in bequests.
The Cedar Rapids firm Centerville Coal won about 2,500 tons for the county poor’s coal supply at 4.87 dollars per ton delivered and 2.44 for half ton lots, while Biddick Eastman Lumber of Marion secured roughly 600 tons for the county home at 412 dollars delivered in Marion. W G Black Coal Co of Cedar Rapids received the court house coal contract at 446 dollars per ton for about 500 tons.
At Fort Dodge Iowa American Legion delegates approved a resolution urging immediate cash payment of the veterans bonus by a 1261 to 400 vote, making Iowa the first state to endorse prompt payment. Debate featured opposition from leaders like Hanford MacNider and others, with sessions recessing for district caucuses to decide.
Mayor Eddie McCloskey urged immediate removal of the bonus expeditionary force from Johnstown. He warned women and children in Camp McCloskey face death as rain drenches the hollow camp. He cited fear of an epidemic and criticized commander Walter Waters for not consulting him after a Maryland camp failure.
Washington dispatch reports weary B. E. F. soldiers forced to retreat from the D C area and declined attempts to set up a national camp. Commander Waters proposes state tent cities in 48 states to aid veterans as Governor Ritchie foresees ground eviction and limited occupancy for Pennsylvanians.
Linn county board of supervisors requires Justice of the Peace 8 C Viles to file quarterly reports for quarters ending Dec 31 1931 Mar 31 1932 and Jun 30 1932 under oath with the county auditor. If not complied within 20 days the board may remove him from office.
Charles City Iowa reports plans for an inquest into the ax slaying of Mrs. Richard Steele aged 71 were dropped after a commission ruled her husband Richard Steele aged 75 insane. He confessed to quarreling with his wife but recalled nothing else. authorities cited a past automobile accident and a damage suit as factors in his mental state.
The United States accepted a League of Nations led invitation to a world economic conference that will not discuss tariffs, debts, or reparations. A note to the British embassy outlined acceptance, with future U S representatives to be named and three committees named for conference planning, economics, and finance.
The 79 year old Justice of the Peace Samuel Harrison plans to marry Mrs Emma Christensen next Saturday but his offspring had urged postponement. The family, including children and grandchildren, initially supported the match before reportedly changing their minds.
Mrs Jessie M Keith Miller testified in the trial of Captain William N Lancaster for the murder of Haden Clarke the Australian flyer. She described Clarke and Lancaster arguing hours before Clarke was fatally shot after Lancaster learned of Clarke engagement to her.
Rioting flared in Germany using guns knives and clubs leaving three dead and several seriously wounded. In Koenigsberg communists retaliated for earlier Nazi attacks and opened fire during a Nazi meeting. A socialist laborer and others were among those injured.
The 17 year old Evelyn Sanford who disappeared Saturday was found buried in a basement behind a vacant house near the suspect Nash in Ludington Michigan. Coroner Rupert Stevens reported she had been assaulted and strangled. State police Corporal Colburn Munger and volunteer Harold Pfeiffer located the body at 12 15 p m amid the ongoing search.
Ninety degree temperatures return to Cedar Rapids with readings from 59 at 7 a.m. to 74 at 9 and 82 at noon under clear skies. The 24 hour low was 57 at 6:30 a.m. and 74 again by noon.
Beverly Hills California Will Rogers writes of an early morning event where 26 army officers from 10 countries rode four miles with 22 jumps, under tests of nerve and horse endurance. He praises American army horses and warns against relying solely on planes and poison gas in future warfare.
Indiana national guards move toward the Dixie Bee mine to enforce martial law after a deadly assault on non union workers and guards. Gov. Leslie ordered 1,000 guards by train, truck and air with aviation support and medical units ready.
Idaho Senator William E Borah said he would back the presidential candidate who endorses his recently outlined plan for economic recovery. He spoke at the University of Minnesota under the Twin Cities Foreign Policy association and added he has not decided who will receive his vote in November.
In Missouri the wet sentiment dominates the primary with Charles M Howell leading Col. Bennett Clark in the Democratic Senate race. Howell posts 90,703 to Clark's 61,414 from 1,385 of 4,205 precincts while Henry W Ossell remains favored for the Republican nomination with 53,365 votes to Dewey Short's 13,966 from 1,301 precincts.
In Topeka Kansas Tuesday results apparent Wednesday show dry and wet factions contesting congressional and state nominations. Senator Georgie McGill led Chauncy B Little by 13 697 to 6 785 with 799 of 2 676 reporting while Republican Ben S banker led Joseph H Mercer by about 11 000 for the nominating battle.
Fresh buying swept markets with New York stocks jumping 2 to 7 dollars, farm shares rallying on grain strength. Bulls chased gains as U S Steel American Telephone Union Pacific Allied Chemical Santa Fe and others rose, with total volume around 2.5 million shares and final quotes posted after 3 PM.
Wheat prices rose sharply as oversold selling cooled on the Chicago board of trade. By midday, old September wheat advanced 20 cents a bushel, December gained about 1 cent, and May rose around 1 cent as buyers stepped in to push futures higher.
The Commerce Department notes in July an improved sentiment with higher bond prices and gains in key commodities. After June declines, factory payrolls fell further in June, yet July showed rising activity in autos textiles cement and tobacco. Experts caution prior deflations often showed delayed recognition before lasting gains.
Des Moines AP report says Iowa BCI will compare fingerprints of a suspect using the name Roy Mercer held in Oklahoma City to the Mercer records tied to the August 8 1930 slaying of R G Tipton. Oklahoma City sent prints by air to be checked Wednesday.
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