28 Aug 1934
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1934
Page
1
A detached column laments Washington self-righteousness and intolerance toward criticism, contrasts with Hoover and Roosevelt eras, notes Iowa payroll changes, NRA textile tensions, and a Tampa cigar maker’s hornet nest death as a grim side story. The piece blends political critique with labor figures and odd local incident.
Labor relations board seeks a Wednesday peace conference with union leaders and Cotton Textile Institute officials to avert a nationwide textile strike. Garrison urged rapid action as preparations extend the walkout to hundreds of thousands of workers and disrupts five day weeks.
The essay argues there is a best age to experience each city. Paris suits youth with spring charm and enchantment, New York offers youthful stimulation and a push at about twenty five, while London rewards patience and discovery best at forty with opportunities, sound philosophy, and enduring comfort.
Des Moines AP attorneys for the Personal Finance companies of Cedar Rapids dismissed their suit to invalidate Iowa's new small loan act. The case, set for trial in Polk county’s September term, ended as assets of Cedar Rounds were to be sold to Household Finance Corporation of America, with Household Finance and Atty Gen Edward L. O'Connor joining in seeking to set aside a May 28 decree declaring the law unconstitutional.
Mary Owens and Jean Larene, Texans aiming to break the women’s refueling endurance record, entered a fourth day in the air in Chicago. They made a night contact with their refueling plane Sunday after accidentally throwing overboard their emergency supply of oil, thinking it was used up.
New York City welfare figures show one in four residents on relief and total relief beneficiaries expected to exceed 2,000,000 by year end. Welfare Commissioner Hodson warns annual relief spending could reach 201 million dollars and average about 550 thousand dollars daily. He adds unemployment relief costs rise with time as more people exhaust resources.
Three states hold primary elections Tuesday as straw polls for the New Deal era. In California Senator Hiram Johnson appears set to win both party nominations. Upton Sinclair challenges for governor worries administration leaders. Mississippi seeks renomination for Senator Hubert Stephens amid three opponents. South Carolina centers on nominating congressmen and state officers with the hallmark that nomination equals election.
In Titusville and Pittsburgh, Harold L. Ickes defends the New Deal oil regulations at Drake memorial events. Axtell J. Byles of the Petroleum Institute argues for a return to competitive practices and rugged individualism in the industry. He urges moving from emergency to lawful government oversight and free competition.
Rexford G. Tugwell undersecretary of agriculture and chief policy adviser said on Monday he would like to join the newly formed American Liberty League, calling its principles ones all should subscribe to and asserting he certainly does.
The Hague reported Queen Wilhelmina has recovered enough from fatigue to leave her room after illness in Norway. Her condition was described as sufficiently improved, allowing movement beyond her chamber.
Two thousand four hundred ninety five corn and hog checks totaling 297 043.80 were received at Center Point and Cedar Rapids by Linn county corn and hog control treasurer S M Wiley. Distribution plans by township group call for detailed timing and locations with cards for buyers.
Cattle consigned to Linn county's relief department by the federal government through the state emergency relief depart ment will begin to arrive Tuesday night. Miss Cora Jacobs, county director of relief, said two carloads with 55 head will reach Walker, three with 125 head at Ely, and five with 150 head at Cedar Rapids. Relief labor will act as cowboys to drive the herds under grazing contracts. The shipping origin was not disclosed.
Mrs Henry T Rainey widow of the late House speaker announced she will not seek the congressional seat in Beardstown Illinois. Her decision clears the field for several Democrats pursuing the nomination.
A three way merger of Republic Steel Corrigan McKinney Steel and Truscon Steel was announced by Republic chair Tom M Girdler and Corrigan McKinney president Donald B Gillies The new company would have about 323 million in assets and a 6 million ton annual ingot capacity The move includes 24 million in new financing and capital restructuring with Kuhn Loeb and Field Glide assisting Directors of Republic approve terms after Corrigan McKinney merger completion
Washington AP report shows General Hugh Johnson walked out of a White House NRA conference in anger over a proposed reorganization. Johnson initially resigned in writing but was persuaded to stay on, with plans for him to head a board overseeing NRA later. Richberg and Perkins are less clear in their roles as Johnson remains NRA administrator.
American railroads ask the Interstate Commerce Commission for a country wide freight rate increase to raise about 170 million dollars annually. The plan cites higher wages and material costs, seeks early ICC hearings, and targets short haul increments from 1 to 4 cents per 100 pounds with long hauls up to 10 cents. western grain increases at 3 cents per 100 pounds.
Hog costs jumped to 7.75 per hundredweight at the Chicago stockyards the highest since August 17 1931. Packers paid 10 per hundredweight including a 2.25 federal processing tax redistributable to farmers. Analysts foresee further rises beyond the Monday top.
Iowa hog prices climbed for the third week with Monday's top price for 250 pound hogs at 7.45 dollars per hundredweight. Traders noted strong demand sustaining gains across markets in Des Moines.
Fascinating grand champion bull at the Iowa State fair is F W Hubbell s Des Moines entry. Pair Sultan III by William Anderson West Liberty challenges for grand title. Anderson wins senior in bull class. Hereford champion Chandler s Belmont 30th from Baker Ore. reserve ghenpionskin Young Mischief. Ayrshire grand champ Pairfield s Admiral by J J Lynes and Sons Plainfield. Angus grand and senior champ Black Peer of St Albans by S C Fullerton and Sons Miami Okla. Ram champion Maple Heights. Continued on Page 6 column 5.
The NRA proposes mapping American industry into 22 divisions to streamline code administration. The plan aims to reduce 682 codes to about 250, pairing production, fabrication, service, and distribution groups into streamlined classifications for uniform policy and lower overhead.
Chicago crowds push World’s Fair attendance to 209,754 by midnight Sunday surpassing the prior peak of 181,356 set on July 4. Organizers report strong visitor turnout and continued weekend crowds.
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