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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1933
Page
1
A long column laments threats to free press amid wartime codes and constitutional tests while noting Cedar Rapids readers confront noise pollution, a pardoned youth, and a shifting stance on Prohibition. It argues for calm, measured policy shifts and temperance reform without fanaticism.
Cedar Rapids hosts a refinancing push to unlock more than 2 million dollars in farm mortgages in Linn county held under state legislation. Federal Land Bank of Omaha officials and seven appraisers work to process applications from banks closed or under senate file 111. The effort aims to end receiverships and restore normal bank operations with refinanced loans.
Petitions asking for a recall election against Milwaukee Mayor Daniel W. Hoan were filed with County Judge Michael Sheridan. The documents claimed 46 100 signatures. Attorneys requested a hearing on petition sufficiency and were set to file objections by Wednesday. Judge Sheridan said a ruling within ten days would decide if the recall election proceeds.
Calvin Spence railroad agent in Gracemont Oklahoma announces the birth of a son and notes the blue stork badge Our Blue Eagle We Do Our Part. The notice cites NRA code compliance and a change in business hours and staff as of August 17 at 8 10 a.m.
AP forecast says temperatures in the northern Great Plains and upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys will run near or above normal. Expect one or two shower periods as the period progresses.
Senator Couz emphasizes ethics and intelligence over laws as the country’s future is framed by prohibition debates. He warns that reliance on legal mandates alone risks national decline.
A religious essay contrasts basic needs with life’s extras. It argues body essentials like food and shelter, plus air and water, but elevates love belief action and hope as soul needs. Beauty and grace, moonlight, birds, and sunsets are spiritual luxuries revealing God’s mercy.
The Aeronautical Chamber of Commerce presents a wage code for the aviation industry ahead of hearings by Administrator Hugh S. Johnson. Proposals include pilots at 250 a month for 110 hours, copilots at 150 for 150 hours, cabin attendants at 100 for 150 hours, mechanics at 40 hours a week with 40 cents, and other roles with set minimums and hours.
Winthrop Rockefeller son of John D Rockefeller Jr arrived at Newark airport from Fort Worth Texas. The Yale student touring the oil business said he traveled alone without a guard and was escorted by a man listed as Mr Wedlich who then drove Rockefeller to New York. Rockefeller expected to visit Boston after a few days in New York.
A Cedar Rapids report summarizes traffic tolls for the year with data on accidents injuries and fatalities. Details show counts of incidents injuries and deaths, highlighting road safety trends in the city.
Tulsa officials reveal an alleged baby market in which four babies were sold for 70 to 100 dollars after birth out of wedlock. Doctors allegedly charged hospitalization costs as fees and aided a plan to place the children with foster parents on installment plans. No law covers prosecution, says state charity chief Mrs. Mabel Bassett.
A red plane presumed from Atlantic City to Washington exploded in midair Saturday night and fell into a marsh near Leipsic Delaware. Debris buried in eight feet of mud and water hindered rescue efforts. number of fatalities unknown.
Pasadena California AP Harold Wolcott 33 held on a murder charge in the penthouse mystery slaying of his sweetheart Helen Bendowski 30 sent a wreath to the church funeral services were held Saturday Attached to the wreath was a note addressed Tidlen contents Wolcott says will never be disclosed His former wife before death revised her will leaving him 50000 in estate
Arthur Hurtt 66 longtime Cedar Rapids resident and civic builder died Saturday at his home 109 Second Street Southwest He led Cedar Rapids Building and Loan and served as Peoples Savings Bank vice president and school board director His career shaped by early work at 14 with Shaver and Dows Cracker Co and by contributions to the Consistory temple and Harrison School building in Cedar Rapids
Sacramento California Governor Rolph granted Asa Keyes a full pardon after his parole from San Quentin. Keyes, once a famous Los Angeles district attorney, served a 1929 term for bribery conspiracy. The pardon restores all civil rights.
President Roosevelt signed trade practice codes extending the recovery program to the oil and steel sectors after discussions with industry delegates. Hugh S. Johnson said the codes would be presented to the President for signature before Hyde Park, aiming for unanimous industry agreement. The final form of the latest code was not ready, but an executive order putting it into effect would be signed.
Evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson and Linn County Bar Association president George C. Claassen clashed over religion at a Hotel Roosevelt luncheon. Claassen challenged atheism and evolution while Aimee defended atonement and faith, ending in a drawn confrontation that left attendees surprised and intrigued.
The week centers on Washington action by Secretary Wallace to set acreage reduction for eligibility to up to 136 million in benefits and on London talks with world wheat conference leaders. Portland meetings seek a possible export trade pact while domestic allotment plans are explained to farmers.
DeKalb LL band takes first in the adult class A band contest at the fourth annual Chicago music festival. Cudahy municipal band places third. Cedar Rapids drum and bugle corps wins in its class. St Mary's Training School Des Plaines and Racine post Racine win other categories. Thousands attend Soldier Field concerts.
The St Louis area tackles an encephalitis outbreak with 11 deaths as researchers link mosquitoes to the epidemic but stop short of proving causation. Monkeys will be inoculated to develop an immunizing serum while officials study sewer conditions blamed for spread near open streams.
Numerous Want Ad notices parade fresh homegrown melons apples spring vegetables and fries under classification 33 inviting readers to visit vendors while driving for bargains and good picks on farm produce today.
Early returns from 571 of 4114 precincts show Missouri voters favoring repeal by 100 636 to 19 331 with strong support in St Louis and Kansas City. In Kansas City first precincts report repeal ahead 5320 to 85.
In Missouri, dry forces conceded a victory as polls closed, making the state the twenty second to repudiate the Eighteenth Amendment and move toward repeal in a vote tied to the Twenty first. The result capped a tight special election.
Voters faced ideal weather but overall ballot totals were well below normal. Supporters of wets claimed Jefferson City led by fifteen to one with Kansas City and St. Louis showing strong Democratic machine influence, while rural Johnson County appeared close.
Cuban dock workers clashes at Havana harbor kill one man and fatally wound his brother. Strikers demand unions be recognized by shipping firms led by United Fruit, with a government panel seeking mediation. A police officer’s former home was burned amid post Machado tensions.
More than 100 searchers braved a snow storm in the Rocky Mountains west of Estes Park to continue the search for Joseph Halpern 22 of Williams Bay Wisconsin who disappeared while climbing Taylor Peak. Halpern was last seen with friend G H Garrich camping in Glacier Basin region. Garrich said Halpern began up Taylor Peak alone and notified rangers when he did not return Tuesday. John Preston assistant national park superintendent leads conservation camp workers and volunteers in the effort and said he fears the youth has perished though the search continues.
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