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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1934
Page
1
A long piece discusses Iowa corn producers overstat ing acreages and yields to inflate quotas under the Frazier Lemke act. It questions Washington’s handling, noting potential overstatements and distrust among farmers toward contract makers and officials.
In New Orleans Huey P Long faced a civil court order demanding immediate demobilization of the national guard used after a partial martial law move to seize the voter registration office. The order, returnable next Tuesday, cites possible contempt if not obeyed.
New Orleans reports Huey P. Long starts demobilizing his forces as police backed by 500 citizen recruits stand ready to block any move to seize control of city government. Mayor Walmsley denounces Long with threats, while radio broadcasts label Walmsley a "turkey-head." About 300 of 600 national guardsmen mobilize at Jackson barracks for 48 hours.
Berlin dispatch outlines Paul von Hindenburgs long military career from 1866 through his 1932 election victory. Born 1847 in Posen he fought in Austro Prussian and Franco Prussian wars, earned decorations at Sadow and Sedan, led at Tannenberg, then rose to chief of staff before retirement and eventual presidential wins over Hitler.
At Castelgandolfo the Pope says the death of President von Hindenburg will create grave difficulties. He spoke while receiving Bishop Bernard Mahoney of Sioux Falls.
Dr Newton argues self escape is the key to happiness and salvation. He says nine tenths of misery come from self-centeredness and urges lifting oneself into service of others through art science and public life. He asserts no great man lives for himself alone and true fulfillment comes from a wider fellowship.
Cedar Rapids recorded 92 degrees at 2:50 p.m. under fair skies after light morning rain slowed activity. July rainfall totaled 8.44 inches, measured by Chambers Inskeep Company instruments.
The Democratic state judicial convention selected Leon Powers of Denison W H Hamilton of Sigourney James M Parsons of Des Moines and Paul W Richards of Red Oak as the party candidates for the state supreme court. Powers was nominated unanimously for the two year term. The three six year terms drew ballots with Hamilton Parsons and Richards winning 83674 78914 and 64744 votes respectively.
The 17 day walkout ended little with an employers 10 point settlement plan deemed unacceptable by union leaders led by Grant Dunne. They may propose revisions and expect a membership vote only if recommended. The plan includes a wage scale, representation elections, and reinstatement with ban on reinstating proven unlawfully active strikers.
In Minneapolis, striking truck drivers attacked commercial vehicles, overturned trucks, damaged motors, and beat drivers while bands of pickets struck in many parts of the city. Heavy army trucks with guardsmen reinforced 400 on duty after Maj. Gen. Walsh withdrew most troops for rest.
Ivan Poderjay, a continental adventurer once held in Vienna over the disappearance of his American bride Agnes Turverson, was indicted by a New York county grand jury on perjury. The charge stems from his claim that he was single when he married the Detroit woman lawyer last winter.
Washington reports death of President Hindenburg triggers apprehension among officials and diplomats. Observers warn Nazi rise and Reichswehr loyalty could push Germany toward military dictatorship, shaping European crisis.
Vienna residents faced uncertainty as news spread that President Hindenburg had died and Adolf Hitler could gain power. The prospect of a stronger Nazi push threatens Austria's bid for independence and provokes anxiety about closer ties with Germany.
Paul Hudl, the third raider from the July 25 chancellery raid that killed Chancellor Dollfuss, was convicted of high treason and sentenced to life imprisonment at hard labor. He avoided the death penalty given to Otto Plannetta and Franz Holzweber, while officials reportedly planned leniency for younger prisoners.
In Cedar Rapids the independent producers on the milk pact committee object to the blended price of 1.32 dollars per hundredweight plus a 15 cent premium for grade A milk. They call for a higher price, delaying signature gathering and suspending efforts to enact the agreement. The Cedar Rapids Co operative Dairy had planned price cuts, pending the committee’s progress.
A historical tally notes the Cedar Rapids auto toll for 1934 with incomplete figures for accidents injuries and deaths. The fragmentary record shows mentions of incidents and casualties but lacks full numerical data.
National League games featured New York narrowly defeating Boston 8 to 2 with Parmelee Bowman and Mancuso driving runs. Philadelphia beat Brooklyn 7 to 4 as Johnson, Davis and Lopez contributed in a high scoring period. Cincinnati overcame Chicago 8 to 6 in a late rally. American League saw New York crush Boston 12 to 4 behind H Johnson and Ruffing while Detroit edged Cleveland 3 to 0 and St. Louis topped Chicago 9 to 2 in a balanced slate.
The drought trimmed U.S. corn production by almost 500 million bushels in July, lowering the projected yield to 1.658 billion bushels, the smallest since 1901 and well below government forecasts a month earlier.
The Chicago livestock exchange voted to resume trading at 2 p.m. Thursday as strikers threaten to block activity. Trading will wait for consignments to reach yards on Friday. Union positions of commission house workers and small affiliated plants remain unclear amid mediation efforts and possible AFL involvement. Gen. Hugh Johnson may intervene.
In Winsted Connecticut a black snake hissed at an automobile tire, struck its fangs into the tire and was blown to death by escaping air.
Official notice says President von Hindenburg will be buried in East Prussia after a noon Monday funeral service and Tuesday burial. Adolf Hitler to deliver the main oration at the Kroll Opera House as Germany mourns its revered war leader and long-time president.
Adolf Hitler moves to combine president and chancellor duties after the death of Paul von Hindenburg. He appoints Dr Hjalmar Schacht as acting economy minister and takes control of the army, with a referendum planned for August 19 to ratify his rule. The cabinet and Goebbels announce the change as Vor Fuehrer consolidates Nazi authority.
Berlin reports Adolf Hitler will deliver Monday night the funeral oration for Field Marshal Paul von Hindenburg at Reichstag services. It may be Hitler’s first public speech since the president’s death and could mark a historic moment.
Indiana arresters probe the recent prison escape when a 20 gallon still was found in a dormitory elevator shaft at the state penitentiary in Michigan City. Fifteen gallons of raisin jack were confiscated, tied to theft from prison provisions, as officers traced the prisoners’ zig zag movements in the investigation.
Des Moines AP Herman F Witzeschue 63 won court permission to sleep in a barn after his wife obtained a divorce and an order restraining him from their residence He said he had no place to sleep and had slept in the barn before the suit filed July 21 1940s restraining order noted Married 1904 Mrs Witzeschue claimed fear of harm unless barred from molesting or approaching the premises
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