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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1933
Page
1
The text presents scattered references to the NRA and federal farm bill, political figures, and social issues. It mentions job concerns, housing, hospital care, and public notices, with fragmented quotations and local observations about wartime routines and civic conditions.
Lieut. Comm. T. G. Settle prepared a high altitude balloon ascent at Soldier Field to study cosmic rays. The 100 member ground crew oversaw a balloon with 137 000 cubic feet of hydrogen, planned to reach 15 000 feet by dawn and peak around noon, with a 20 to 30 hour flight toward the stratosphere.
Iowa City AP report quotes Senator L. J. Dickinson predicting that parts of the federal farm bill and the national recovery act will be held unconstitutional. He argues the processing tax for reduced acreage is for farmer benefit and unlikely to stand before the Supreme Court. He backs the McNary-Haugen plan as sound relief despite party shifts.
National League games showed Brooklyn and Boston with uneven scores in two twin bill contests. New York beat Philadelphia while St Louis topped Pittsburgh. pitchers Grimes and Hubbell recorded wins. American League saw Chicago defeat Detroit in a 6 2 result with Lyons on the mound.
Washington plans a rural and suburban industrial decentralization under the National Recovery Act. A $25 million loan fund backs efforts to move farmers to fertile land, relocate workers to suburban plots, and spread industries from crowded cities. The Interior Department considers administrative structure while coal mining areas may gain farm-based support to stabilize employment in lagging villages.
About 350 miners at the Shuler mine near Waukee Iowa walked out Friday demanding the owners display NRA insignia. The protest idled the mine as workers pressed for the symbol amid labor actions in the region.
London dispatch quotes the Soviet Zaria claiming Russia offers United States colonial privileges in Siberia in exchange for recognition and financial aid. The Telegraph reports the Harbin-based dispatch appeared Saturday.
Guards were posted at the home of Dr Charles W Mayo three miles southwest of Rochester Minnesota after a reported attempt to kidnap Mayo children. The grandfather Dr Charles H Mayo ordered guards to shoot first and explain later for any prowlers near the home.
London based Daily Express reports, in an undated Saturday piece, that the Japanese government has lodged a sharp protest with Washington against America’s larger naval construction program, calling it a menace.
Two tear gas bombs placed in a ventilator at the New York Stock Exchange sent fumes through the trading floor, forcing a suspension of activity. Officials said the devices, made by Lake Erie Chemical of Cleveland, might have been stolen from an armored car. about 1,500 people were present and many sought medical treatment for irritated eyes and noses.
Brandenburg East Prussia AP Kurt Schmidt maintained sustained flight in a sailplane for 37 hours to set a new world's record. He landed at 8 am Friday after the lengthy endurance test.
A reflection on endless conflict and idle time as machines could shorten work. The author argues many suffer hunger and ignorance while the idle rich waste time, urging action to lift human misery and share bread before leisure dominates. Copyright 1933.
Iowa City report states Walter A. Jessup president of the University of Iowa discounted being considered for the University of Washington Seattle post. He said there is nothing to the reports and confirmed some correspondence with officials there.
A war mother, Kathryn Goodpasture, with three sons in the A E F including one killed in 1918, was informed at Mercy hospital in Linn County that she must leave due to nonresidency. She and her son William J. Goodpasture deny needing county aid, citing $48.50 monthly war risk insurance and steady rent payments. Their move from California and Illinois to Iowa in 1922 is noted.
Montpelier Indiana police report two men robbed the First National Bank of Montpelier Friday and looted an estimated 10 000 to 12 000 dollars. The incident prompted a manhunt and bank employees were unharmed.
Washington AP says two weeks leeway was declared by Hugh S. Johnson recovery administrator for business to adjust to new wage and hour levels. In a conference with newspaper men he urged the public to be reasonable during the transition while warning against recalcitrant behavior by any minority group.
Local industry notes Rock Island shops aiding freight movement. Railroads face ongoing struggle to recover past earnings while Cedar Rapids routes push traffic to Rock Island, which continues to receive large freight volumes and support local spending.
Senator Louis J. Murphy of Iowa urges a federal law enforcement unit to cover major cities, arguing the terrorism of the law should replace hoodlum intimidation. He calls for new legislation to combat racketeering and kidnapping and criticizes metropolitan governance as enabling crime.
Chicago AP report says Mike Blumberg of Clinton Iowa filed a pauper's plea in federal court to avoid an $11,000 liquor conspiracy fine. The government argues Blumberg owns $30,600 in property and can pay, while he would serve 30 extra days in jail to satisfy the sentence.
The Gazette advertises help wanted opportunities in its Want Ad section inviting employers to place a Help Wanted ad. The notice promotes hiring for store office factory shop or home needs and provides a dialing number 2112 for ad placement. It targets experienced employers seeking competent help.
Cedar Rapids post office displays the National Recovery Administration roster with names of companies and individuals who signed the President's re employment agreement. By Friday afternoon 878 had signed and received blue eagle posters. Local grocers agreed to limited Sunday and after 6 pm hours, selling only essentials, to support the blanket code. A meeting at the Hotel Montrose planned for Friday set steps for local codes involving florists and laundry workers.
A tropical hurricane struck the lower Texas gulf coast causing uprooted trees, ripped roofs, and downed power lines. Port Isabel reported 75 mph winds and coastal streets blocked by debris while Brazos Island residents faced 27 marooned people with rescuers reaching safety through submerged channels. Two Magnolia Fish boats were wrecked in drydock.
The Cedar Rapids area logged a low of 48 degrees at 5 am Friday the season’s lowest. Earlier temperatures reached 73 at 3 pm Thursday and 54 at midnight. Clear skies Friday morning lifted readings to 72 at 9 am with 53 at 7 am and peaks of 80 at 12 30 pm and 78 at 2 30 pm, per Chamber-Inskeep.
Washington plans a general strike moratorium during the recovery act codes process as the Pennsylvania bituminous coal strike nears resolution. Recovery administrator Hugh S. Johnson met with Governor Pinchot and industry and labor reps for seven hours before presenting the plan to President Roosevelt. The government backs mediating the coal conflict while extending temporary codes to other industries including flour mills and laundry, with the laundry code withdrawn after wage issues.
A federation of eight non stock dairy marketing associations known as the Midwest Non stock Co operative Dairies was incorporated in Nebraska with headquarters in Omaha. The group plans to use agricultural adjustment act authority to set fair dairy prices and prepare marketing agreements. Otto Plicifer elected president with C H Ferguson, I W Beck and Arthur G Davis as officers.
The report lists total accidents, number of people injured, and number of fatalities. Specific figures are not provided in the accessible text.
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