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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1932

Page

3

Von Papen and Hindenburg at a political cliff edge

The article discusses Von Papen’s fate tied to a death decree on political killers in Beuthen and warns civil war or government collapse depending on its execution. It juxtaposes Germany’s crisis with multiple transatlantic flights and rising domestic threats to authority in the United States. It also notes Iowa State College chemist Dr. O R Sweeney warning of social segregation before a nation’s downfall and proposes waste-to-sustenance tech as a solution. It further critiques Iowa education governance amid university audits and public money concerns.

BV Shsksciv Republic Beuthen Silesia Iowa State College Ames O. R. Sweeney American Chemical Society Denver

Fail To Arrive On Schedule At Harbor Grace

Two American planes bound for Norway failed to reach Harbor Grace as darkness fell over Newfoundland. The Solberg Petersen crew and a second craft Green Mountain Boy were delayed by head winds and fog while a third plane from New York to England reached St John, New Brunswick. Reports placed the Solberg Petersen ship within 50 miles of Harbor Grace before dusk, then sighted near Belleoram and L Argent as conditions changed.

Solberg-Petersen New York Newfoundland Green Mountain Boy Barre Vermont Harbor Grace Green Mountain Bay Maine New Brunswick Belleoram Bay L’argent

TWO OTHERS TO START

Three airplanes start for Europe with a fifth due Friday. Thor Solberg and Carl Petersen bound for Oslo pass Harbor Grace for refueling while George Hutchinson and his flying family reach St John New Brunswick en route to London from New York. Clyde Lee and John Bochkon head to Oslo from Barre Vermont to Harbor Grace for refueling. Edna Newcomer William Ulbrich and Dr Leon Pisculli study New York weather for probable Wednesday takeoff to Rome. Captain Mollison plans a return flight to the British Isles later in the week.

Associated Press Europe Thor Solberg Carl Petersen New York Oslo Norway Harbor Grace George Hutchinson St. John N. B London Clyde Lee John Bochkon Barre Edna Newcomer William Ulbrich Leon Pisculli Rome J. A. Mollison British Isles

Men carry lipsticks and powder puff say cosmeticians

In Chicago Mrs Ruth D Maurer heads the thirteenth annual convention of the American Cosmeticians Association. She notes men are increasingly cosmetic conscious and carry lipsticks blending brushes and powder puffs. A blending brush is a man’s powder puff for use on a beard base.

Chicago Joe Ruth D. Maurer

Cedar Rapids Auto Toll This Year

A Cedar Rapids report details the year’s auto toll incident totals including accidents and injuries with figures LIS 220 noted. The data highlights patterns of harm and safety implications within the city’s toll road usage.

Cedar Rapids

Block Outlines Deal Profiting Mayor Walker

Albany hearings on Mayor James J. Walker continue as L F Loree testifies about a $7500 check from the Black Walker stock account to an unknown person. Paul Block testifies for Walker and discusses a $25000 withdrawal to cover a bill at John Wanamaker. Seabury seeks check evidence while denying private life scope.

Albany N. Y Paul Block Walker Samuel Seabury Seabury Curtin Block John Wanamaker Actoss Raph Seta Teen

Dry Agents Recapture Car With Alcohol Load Near Cedar Rapids

Federal prohibition agents trailed an auto out of Cedar Rapids on a Monday afternoon and recovered a second car with 25 gallons of alcohol. The pursued liquor car sped off to avoid arrest, skidded into gravel, and fled into a nearby cornfield five miles west of Cedar Rapids. The seized vehicle was registered to A. J. Armstrong of Belle Plaine.

Federal Prohibition Department Cedar Rapids A. 3. Armstrong Belle Plaine

Weather Man Predicts Mild Day in Cedar Rapids

The Weather Man forecast another mild day with clear skies and pleasant temperatures in Cedar Rapids. Monday reached a high of 84 at 3:30 pm, then cooled to a 59 low at 4:30 am, with daytime readings ranging from 62 to 84 as conditions remained fair.

Cedar Rapids Mercury

Three Injured in Handicap Air Derby near El Paso

El Paso, Texas witnesses a midrace crash amid the handicap air derby from Los Angeles to Cleveland. Mildred Morgan and Mrs. Valentine Sprague, Beverly Hills residents, were treated for minor injuries after a crash near El Paso. Several other flyers reported damage or engine trouble on the long cross country leg, including pilots from Phoenix, Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Norman, Oklahoma.

EL Paso Valentine Sprague Beverly Hills Calif Gene Redewill Phoenix Ariz Tucson Mary Charles Los Angeles Lee Miles Burbank C Allif Yume Claro

Governor Turner Attacked Over Auditors Report

Dem board member T. W. Keenan charged Gov. Dan Turner with unfairness and political use of the Iowa state university audit. He cites a letter to George T. Baker and notes that major matters were raised by university officials and the board months ago, with actions promptly taken.

State Board of Education Turner T W. Keenan Shenandoah Keenan Brown State Board Shenandoah, IA INS Dan Turner T. W. Keenan University of Iowa George T. Baker Board of Education The State University Toose Bond University McChesney Otto Cedar Rapids Gazette Iowa

Alfred E Smith to Edit Outlook Magazine

Former Gov. Alfred E. Smith has accepted the editorship of Outlook magazine, announced by the New York World Telegram. Smith will become editor with next month's issue, with a formal announcement expected later on Tuesday.

New York Alfred E. Smith Outlook Magazine New York World Telegram Smith

Edith McCormick Fights On With Life Prolonging Hope

Edith Rockefeller McCormick, bedridden with an incurable illness, continued to gain strength in Chicago. Doctors who had abandoned hope noted improvement, while her brother John D. Rockefeller Jr. left for the East but would return if her condition worsened.

Chicago Edith Rockefeller McCormick Drake Hotel John D. Rockefeller, Jr East

Girl 17 Dies Seemingly Returns To Heal Sick In Water Valley

In Water Valley Mississippi a 17 year old farm girl Lara Johnson died Sunday and lay in a casket for seven hours. She reportedly sat up in a truck and claimed she had returned from heaven to heal the sick. She said she saw God Jesus and many angels and that Jesus sent her back to help others. Relatives note her limbs remained cold and blue though a goiter vanished after the return. Dr H B Oliver treated her and cited multiple disorders.

Water Valley Miss Lara Johnson Earth Heaven God Jesus H. B. Oliver

Buckner Elected President of Commodities Finance Corp

Mortimer N. Buckner, head of the New York Clearing House association, was elected president of the Commodities Finance Corporation at the organization meeting of the directorate Tuesday.

NEW York (Ap Mortimer N. Buckner New York Clearing House Asociation Commodities Finance Corporation

Al Smith Named Editor of The Outlook

New York Alfred E Smith announced he is editor in chief of The Outlook magazine reviving its print run under the title The New Outlook. He says the magazine will reflect the voice of the American people and the country’s mood after hard years.

New York Alfred E. Smith Outlook Magazine Theodore Roosevelt New Outlook People of America Smith

Marriage Wrecks Blamed On Eugenics Findings

AP report from the third international eugenics congress cites poor home making love making mistakes and leisure-time misuse as causes of American marriage failures. Paul Popenoe and the Institute of Family Relations in Los Angeles present data suggesting 25 percent of educated marriages face such issues. Advocates include more parent and marriage education and better recreation, noting urban facilities are lacking and gender expectations remain a problem.

Howard W. Blakeslee New York International Congress of Eugenics Institute of Family Relations of Los Angeles Paul Sopence Popenoe

Germany acts to stave off civil strife

Berlin reports Adolf Hitler attacked the government over Monday death sentences handed to five men for political murder. The government kept its line that justice would not bow to pressure and would be decided under the emergency speed court framework. Nazi leaders warned of reprisals as the five condemned men, killed in Beuthen during a political clash, sparked a charged controversy. Hitler’s denunciation stirred support for tougher action while the Von Papen government faced pressure over potential leniency.

Berlin Adolf Hitler Tursday Munich Ainbhoe Wiaghnen-A Sammt Ff Em Speec Hitler von Papen

Maj Doolittle Lands Safely After Being Stuck In The Air

Wichita AP report states Jimmy Doolittle, famed speed flyer, landed safely after about 1 hour 45 minutes aloft in a remodeled Laird racing biplane. A faulty retractable landing gear kept him airborne, with the craft damaged beyond quick repair for the Bendix Trophy race from Los Angeles to Cleveland next Saturday.

Wichita Kan Jimmy Doolittle Laird Los Angeles Cleveland

Akron U S Queen Of Skies Damaged In Minor Mishap

Commander Alger H Dresel announced the Akron dirigible suffered only minor damage in an accident Monday night. A rear fin was damaged when struck by a rear handling beam, with repairs expected to be possible at the air station.

Akron U. S Queen of Skies Lakehurst N. J.ap Alger H. Dresel

Austria Ratifies Lausanne Protocol and Loan

Austria's parliament ratified the Lausanne protocol and a $42 million League of Nations loan by an 82 to 80 margin after a prior close vote and a federal council rejection. The loan includes a pledge of non union with Germany, drawing opposition from critics as they argued against the measures.

Vienna INL Federal Council League of Nations Germany

Will Rogers Says Seven Point Campaign Frets Politicians

Beverly Hills column notes Roosevelt outlines seven fixes in Ohio speech while Hoover supporters push seven point market rise as campaign strategy. Rogers ridicules speeches, saying voters forget lines within a day and politicians amuse more than they engage.

Beverly Hills Calif Roosevelt Ohio Hoover America Copsright

Truce Sought In Mine War After Clashes

In Franklin County Illinois a truce was sought after a deadly clash over the new $5 wage contract at the mines. A peace parley in Ziegler Monday night, with county officers and US Mine Workers representatives, followed one miner’s death and six wounded. Leaders in Gillespie planned to petition Governor Emmerson for a peaceful settlement and to withdraw the strike if possible. About 300 special deputies remained ready as a temporary armistice was agreed at Ziegler.

Benton Frankin County Ziegler United States Mine Workers of America Gillespie Emmerson Franklin County

Price goals set by farm strikers blockading roads

In Council Bluffs Iowa farmers led by Clifton P Savery demand definite price hikes for hogs and other farm products. They seek 11.25 per hundredweight for hogs and higher prices across cattle wheat corn oats butterfat poultry eggs and milk as shown in a table comparing current and asked prices.

Council Bluffs Iowa Sioux City Omaha Clifton P. Savery

Upward March Stocks Lifted By Mixed Trading

New York AP reports securities and principal commodities rose again with many stocks gaining 1 to 5 per share and several hitting new summer recovery tops while bonds near last March’s 1932 peak. Cotton and wheat also climbed amid broad market strength.

New York Chicago Liverpool

Steel Corp. to Spend 5 Million for Improvements

United States Steel finance committee announced on Tuesday approval of a five million dollar expenditure for improvements aimed at easing unemployment. The move reflects corporate action to support job creation amid economic strain.

New York United States Steel Corporation

New Movements Under Way In Several States

Iowa farm price protests shift from violence to persuasion as Farmers Holiday leaders condemn violence while negotiations aim to keep milk moving through picket lines. In Omaha and Council Bluffs talks continue with Nebraska Iowa milk groups. Wisconsin plans statewide meeting. enforcement actions limit road picketing with few incidents reported.

DES Farmers Holiday Association Omaha Iowa H. T- Wagner Black Hawk County Jin Boone Uby Wolee Nebraska-Iowa Milk Association Council Bluffs Missouri Valley Percy’ Lainson Sioux City

Five Men Arrested in Mississippi Murder Ring Case

MEMPHIS Tenn UP An alleged murder ring tied to the deaths of five Negro firemen on the Illinois Central railroad in Mississippi was exposed Tuesday. Five men were arrested in Brookhaven Magnolia and Jackson Miss and Memphis. Four were arrested in Mississippi. They allegedly confessed to shooting the five and wounding others to force Negro workers from their jobs. Suspects include J Matt Lewis McComb F Varnado Brookhaven Emmett Smith Reedy Lee Jackson Charles J Miller all of McComb.

Memphis Tenn Tiineis Central Mississippi Brookehaven Magnolia Jackson Miss J. Matt Lewis McComb F. Varnado Brookhaven Emmett Smith Reedy Lee Charles J. Miller

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hindenburg United States New York City New York State Alker Supreme Court PHISH Sweeney Finance Committee ST. Johns North Atlantic Clyde Allen Lee Hutchinson England St John Grace Labrador Albany, N. Y L. F. Loree Delaware and Hudson Railroad Taxicab Control Franklin D. Roosevelt James J. Walker Gov. Turner al Smith St. Louis Oo New York Eia. Ool Pittsburgh Detroit Boston Philadelphia St. Louis Washingon Edith McCormick Girl Buckner Head Commodities Bank Outlook Maj. Doolittle Austria Will Rogers Editor Will Etter Milo Reno National Farmers Holieday Association Gormere Point Wisconsin Wisconsin Dairymen Wateriee Governors’ Conference Reno Lao Middlewest Isam Olson Minnesota Col
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