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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1933
Page
1
The piece questions the sale of babies born to unwed mothers to adoptive families to cover mothers medical costs, and notes R Hoover may testify on Detroit bank collapse links. It also covers subsidies versus dumping in wheat policy, local taxi regulation tensions, and ongoing farm loan, tax, and NRA-related items in Iowa and Cedar Rapids.
Detroit inquiry reveals Hoover refused voluntary appearance as grand jury probes Detroit bank closings. Senator James Couzens cites lax enforcement and Hoover telegram details suggest federal officials warned of bank runs. Father Coughlin to testify. Hoover says only officials from Reconstruction Finance, Federal Reserve, and currency office hold full records.
George Livingston executive vice president of the Millers National Federation urged Secretary Wallace to impose a compensatory tax on corn products used for human consumption. He argued the tax would restore the price relationship between wheat and corn after wheat processing taxes since July 9, 1933. Consumers increasingly substitute corn products for wheat, risking a drop in wheat flour use.
President Roosevelt, at Hyde Park, confers with Norman H. Davis on world disarmament. Washington signals a new working agreement for the coal industry within a day or two.
The piece argues that Everest defeats climbers yet inspires a spiritual ascent. It links mountains to religion from Sinai to Olivet, noting how summit moments awaken faith, freedom, and humility beyond mere physical conquest. The author cites Blake and Jeffersons as prompts, suggesting true victory is inner mastery.
ST. LOUIS report shows fourteen deaths on record as a metropolitan health committee battles a sleeping sickness epidemic that has sickened 135 in the past month. Victims include Miss Vivian Freeman, 20, and Robert Ramst, with additional deaths in Warrensburg and Kansas City.
Senator L. J. Dickinson of Iowa warned at the Midland club luncheon that government control of private enterprise will trigger open criticism and a bottle of conflict of interest will drive it from the field. He said recovery would be claimed to be more certain if business returned to old channels and warned that the ultimate cost would fall on the public through higher taxes. He criticized the ability to borrow large sums and reviewed expenditures to aid business versus expected income.
U S Attorney George Z Medalie testifies before New York county grand jury naming six political district leaders linked to racketeering. He claims documents support his charges and notes Crain’s lack of action as the jury defies the prosecutor. Berry faces removal calls over alleged racketeering, overtaxation, and inefficiency as Tamany tensions rise with Prial’s conditional defection looming.
Dublin reports that President Eamon De Valera's government banned the Blue Shirts, a semi fascist opposition group, after tensions and nationwide parades defying orders. A military tribunal with life and death powers was appointed to try offenders amid fears of clashes with Blue Shirts leader General Owen O’Duffy.
Clarence Darrow appeared at a public hearing in Washington to oppose a provision banning prison made goods. He argued the policy would deprive prisoners of work and dignity, leaving them in narrow cells.
Vienna reports Chancellor Dollfuss ordered over 1000 picked marksmen to mobilize with the heimwehr amid Nazi frontier trouble. Reinforcements will bolster patrols along the German border as Austria seeks to keep its independence from a possible Anschluss. Mussolini pledges support as Britain and France consider sanctions.
Cedar Rapids reports Texas Guinan known for "Hello sucker" nights as rumor swirls she will appear in a Broadway musical "Bister Aimee." Sister Aimee McPherson shows little interest, while Guinan hints at preaching the Golden Rule in her Angelus temple, with a cautious note that she both can and cannot.
In New York diversions of business marked the Fox Film reorganization as W C Michel, former executive VP of Chemical Bank and Trust, lit a $1,000 bond with a match. A few minutes later, $29,613,845 in bonds were burned, with cameras and reporters present during the closing transaction of Fox Film's reorganization.
President Roosevelt and Norman H. Davis signaled support for France’s proposal for a permanent world disarmament commission to supervise armaments. They see it as a potential step toward consensus ahead of the Geneva talks resuming October 16, despite some lingering disagreements on procedures and inspections.
Trapped in the act of picking up $6,000 extortion money, Robert Rogers, 44, was shot to death in Rhinelander Wisconsin. John Stokie, 38, was captured by Oneida county officers as the plot unraveled against a wealthy Iron County hotel man late Tuesday.
DES MOINES AP The first recommended public works projects from Iowa to federal officials in Washington will probably be submitted this week, announced members of the state works board after a Tuesday meeting.
Evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson drew a 4500 strong Memorial Building crowd for The Story of My Life and My Personal Testimony. She recounted a desert kidnapping linked to a dope ring, her release, and pursuit by reporters as she sought to return to Angelus Temple.
National League results show Pittsburgh, Chicago, Boston, Washington, Detroit and New York games with scores across two games for Boston and various pitchers listed. Postponed Cincinnati at Philadelphia and details include multiple inning tallies and individual hitters.
AP reports Tom P. Hollowell, warden of the Iowa penitentiary in Fort Madison, announced his resignation effective October 1. Hollowell referenced duties and timing as the reason for stepping down from the tenure as warden.
Hollowell appointed warden of the Fort Madison penitentiary to fill the unexpired term of J. R. Perkins. A veteran of the Spanish American and World Wars, he previously served as governor aide, postmaster, and editor of The Daily Gem City. He rose from private to sergeant in the 109th ammunition train and gained national notice for applying the honor system and teaching inmates trades.
R E Kittinger warned at the Iowa Retail Grocers and Meat Dealers convention that county stores for poor relief are vicious and morale shattering. He urged continuing relief through regular business lines in a scientific administration, citing Linn county as a model using county scrip. He noted relief funds are strained and urged a new state tax as counties near bonded debt limits, with continuation on page 14 column 6.
Washington AP report says Hugh S Johnson told retailers not to countenance unreasonable price hikes as a hearing opened on the code of competition. He warned against runaway markets and said the act would raise costs but urged dealers to oppose price increases from jobbers to keep the recovery plan intact.
Johnson argues the New Deal program seeks cooperation and cleansing of chiseling practices across trades. He vows to expose cheaters behind the blue eagle and enforce penalties, while denying that government aims to control business or run it.
Sumner G. Milburn of 801 Camburn Court 8E landed in the city jail late Monday on an intoxication charge after causing a disturbance in the Cedar hotel lobby. Judge Thomas B. Powell fined him $25 plus costs for the offense, and Milburn was charged with damaging Patrolman Frank Bukacek’s coat while being taken to jail. He claimed a fear of being rolled for $536.70 in his pockets and said he sought arrest to protect his money from his psycho boon companions.
Emery Crossland of southern Illinois and Kenneth Ambrosius of Cleveland were arrested by Sheriff Walter Rhem of Mercer County Tuesday in connection with the murder and robbery of Martin Wolz of Toolsboro Iowa farmers on the night of July 22 Toolsboro is across the Mississippi River from here in Louisa County. The men were taken to the county jail at Aledo for questioning.
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