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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1934
Page
1
The piece surveys international reactions to Hitler and Hitler's rise, noting the Versailles treaty aimed at crippling Germany and the fear it fostered across Europe as Nazism grew. It reflects on causation of droughts, farm policy, and local economic concerns amid 1930s turmoil.
Government informers testified before Congress about the Silver Shirts, an anti Semitic group in San Diego that allegedly plotted to overthrow the U S government and expel Jewish officeholders. They described armed preparations, stockpiled rifles, and schemes to incorporate a new nation with stock shares.
A hen sheltering her brood during a storm was struck by lightning but both she and her chicks survived unharmed. The event occurred in Gainesville, Georgia, and was reported by AP.
A dispute described as harming commerce centers on a figure who allegedly facilitates movement of commercial traffic. Strikers and employers alike condemn the individual for this action, signaling rising tensions in labor relations and local business operations.
Olson declared himself a dictator and quickly faced more problems than gains. He blames professional agitators real and perceived as the cause of trouble to justify expanded authority. The agitators seek to dictate while the public interest is not their aim.
A reader recalls a London display of antique keys and reflects that real keys to happiness and security are forged within ourselves by faith courage skill and patience. The essay urges self reliance and inner mastery as the master key to love and freedom.
Vienna reports the cabinet approved Vice-chancellor Franz von Papen as special German minister to Austria. The move signals a watchful waiting stance toward Germany, with some factions seeking guarantees against interference before full acceptance. Von Papen, a non Nazi, is seen as Hitler's gesture of good faith.
A Department of Agriculture economist warned that meat supplies will fall in 1935 due to drought. Pork beef and grain fed lamb would see the sharpest declines while prices to producers are likely to rise. AAA plans to expand drought relief cattle buying to 5 million sheep and goats and may buy about 12 million head to reduce surpluses.
Statistical sleuths will return to Linn county Thursday for more checks on corn and hog contracts. John B. Wilson of Ohio heads an out-of-state Investigating corps probe, with aides Dillon and several statisticians who reviewed twenty four of over two thousand contracts. They found no discreditable items but urged more verifications before a final report.
Congressman Eicher announces the release of Van Buren Henry and Cedar counties from suspension on corn hog benefit payments and confirms all district counties cleared. He also wins inclusion of Van Buren and Jefferson counties in the emergency drought area for added federal relief.
In the Good Things to Eat column buyers and sellers trade homegrown produce. G. E. Kemper notes selling 15 bushels of beans via Want Ad. Canning beans yellow wax and green stringless offered at 1.25 per basket by Ken Knoll Acres, 1st Ave 40th St. dial 29625 after 6 p.m.
President Roosevelt on the Northwest leg of his special train urged continued government aid for drought relief. He admitted no quick solution for North Dakota’s drought but pledged to pursue engineering reviews and an early conference on the project. He spoke at Devils Lake before traveling to Rochester and Minneapolis.
Governor Clyde Herring will be principal speaker at the Harvest Home celebration in Springville on August 28. The address is scheduled for 10 30 a m and will be introduced by Verne Marshall editor of The Cedar Rapids Gazette. Further program details will be announced later.
Frank R. Cul Ten, detective lieutenant, was named chief of police in St. Paul and his appointment confirmed by the city council. The council had previously refused to confirm Frank Somer as chief and later Alexander Jamie, former director of the Secret Six in Chicago.
Smoke rose from eight funeral towers as 100000 gathered at Tannenberg for the Hindenburg rites. Hitler spoke at 11 45 am and praised the field marshal before war bells rang nationwide in homage to Germany's victory.
Grain prices moved higher on the Chicago board of trade with corn hitting a four year high and May wheat at a thirteen month peak. December corn rose to 7 8 1 3 cents and May corn to 8 3/4 cents while May wheat reached 1 14 34 dollars on the high as foreign markets buoyed demand. March wheat at Liverpool topped 1 dollar for the first time in nearly four years.
Cash prices for corn in Cedar Rapids climbed to 64 cents a bushel for No 2 yellow and 63 cents for No 3 Tuesday the highest since 1930. Local buyers say continued drought across the corn belt states drives the steady price increase.
In Lens France 200 French workers are prisoners 300 feet underground after Polish miners enraged by two patriot discharges trapped them in the LeForest coal mine at 10 p.m. Monday. Police rushed from nearby towns as executives failed to resolve the standoff.
William 8 Ware longtime Philadelphia political boss dies at 66 at his Atlantic City home after years of influence from 1898 as city councilman to national committee work. His career saw a 1926 senate seating fight and a crumbling machine following his defeats and health decline. He is survived by wife Ida Morris and daughters Mildred and Beatrice.
William Green signaled that organized building trades workers will seek higher pay rather than accept wage cuts as the administration's housing program launches. He argued that cutting wages would hinder recovery, while giving workers more income supports the industry’s rebound and long term prospects.
Des Moines reports Albia and Fairfield nearing 110 degrees while a four day death toll climbs to four. A Muscatine blaze of heat kills two children and Lucille York collapses at the state tax board office. Humidity rises as showers elude the state, with Des Moines under 0.01 inch rain and highs in the 90s across multiple cities.
The Associated Press reports extreme heat across Kansas and Missouri with 100 plus degree days. Topska reached 108 mid afternoon, Poplar Bluff 107, and Kansas City logged a fourth straight day over 106. Cattle feedshortages loom as drought disrupts grazing and meat canning plans are set to preserve beef.
Washington AP reports no Civilian Conservation Corps vacancies remain in the Seventh corps area covering Arkansas Iowa Kansas Minnesota Missouri and Nebraska. The drought relief and replacement quotas are fully enrolled as of Tuesday at the emergency conservation work office.
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