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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1932
Page
6
The Cedar Rapids Gazette lists subscription details with different rates for Iowa Missouri and other states. It shows weekly and yearly prices for mail and carrier delivery and notes regional distribution to Cedar Rapids and Marion.
The local Federation of Labor proposes assigning November election board positions to unemployed residents rather than affluent regular officials. About 200 to 225 officials would work up to fifteen hours, earning at least 30 cents an hour, or roughly 4.50 to 7.50 dollars total. The plan cites fairness, the value of capable, needy citizens, and the new permanent registration, while noting the need for experienced oversight and a vetted list of qualified unemployed applicants.
The piece argues against turning the St. Lawrence seaway into a political football. It notes Roosevelt quoted an original draft endorsing the waterway while the official draft omitted it. It urges bipartisan support to avoid delaying the project, praising Hoover’s steady approach and warning of party credit battles.
The article notes rising tensions between Bolivia and Paraguay over access to the sea. It explains Bolivia’s landlocked position, limited ocean access via Peru and Chile, and its repeated disputes with neighbors as it seeks a strategic outlet. The piece frames the border friction as a looming regional headline.
The long standing Chaco dispute between Bolivia and Paraguay, rooted in Spanish era land grants, has flared into new hostilities. Past efforts at boundary treaties failed, but now both nations’ youths appear ready to test the area with machine gun fire recalling World War memories.
A brief editorial tone notes the minimal democratic plank in Roosevelt's opening campaign address and comments on the British imperial conference at Ottawa, suggesting the empire needs an umpire. The passage reflects a critical, opinionated stance typical of the era.
A sweeping critique links a pneumonic plague threat to postwar chaos. It warns that criminals' power grows as martially enforced order wanes, urging action to stamp out the unseen menace before it spreads locally.
A 1932 column notes mass openings of cheaply built eateries replacing luxury restaurants. It describes shanties like The Shanty and The Food Hutch, low menus, and a drift from Broadway cabaret to modest dining. It also mentions social scenes, torched singing, and vivid city characters across the Gold Coast and Houston Street.
A collection of remarks from public figures including Mayor James J. Walker and General staff about loyalty to city and country, responses to charges and calls for reform. The quotes touch on corruption, protests, and political action amid economic distress.
In 1807 Science Service reports fruit juices were added to artificially carbonated water, marking an early step in flavored soda production and beverage innovation.
Notice states on July 19 1332 the undersigned was appointed executor of the Maria M estate Linn County Iowa probate. The filing lists Cahill Boland and Mines as attorneys and directs qualification and authentication of papers with the Linn County district court.
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