29 Aug 1934
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1934
Page
1
Governor Herring cites tax cancellations and revenue shifts as the state replaces levies with more equitable funding. The piece notes opposition from the Turner faction and frames ongoing efforts to refinance state finances since January 1933. A Clayton County Democratic critic questions Roosevelt’s stance and the nation’s path, while broader calls discuss reopening factories and regional economic shifts.
Governor Clyde L. Herring announced in Springville that the 1934 state property tax is cancelled by the three point tax law, with refunds for those who paid and last half tax deductions for others. He touted debt reduction, revenue gains, and a solvent treasury amid Iowa fiscal reforms. At McCook Nebraska Earl C. Chitwood and Ray Budig perished in an auto crash Tuesday.
A reflective meditation on life as a one way journey. The author urges living each day fully, doing kindnesses now, and leaving behind fragrant memories, since the road cannot be retraced and memories fade with time. The message stresses making every moment count and choosing a loving, helpful path.
William O Payne urged the Iowa Republican state central committee to back a call for a special national convention to ratify a sweeping realignment. His plan shifts delegates to favor upstate and western regions, reduces southern influence, and ties national convention voting to district results with added at large delegates.
Washington reports three state primaries including California where Upton Sinclair, a socialist turned Democrat, seeks the gubernatorial nomination. Dem registration has surpassed Republicans in three decades, risking a shift in California politics as Sinclair campaigns on a broad economic program.
The cotton garment industry with 4000 manufacturers across 42 states defies President Roosevelt’s order to cut hours by 10 percent and raise wages by 10 to 12.5 percent for 250000 workers. A unanimous resolution rejects the NRA action as unjustifiable and authorizes legal steps to protect industry rights and interests. The order dated August 21, 1934, becomes effective October 1.
Lewiston Maine authorities report 600 textile workers demonstrating against a nationwide United Textile Workers of America walkout. The unorganized group tore posters for a city hall rally and saw Mayor Wiseman revoke the permit for the meeting organized by J S Poirier of Waterville.
Two Texas women aiming to set a women's endurance flight record were forced to land due to magneto trouble. Mary Owens and Jean Le Rene faced a 114th hour setback but remained determined to retry likely on a new attempt to surpass the 240 hour mark.
Special to The Gazette Frank B Bald win acting postmaster at Cedar Rapids for three months was recommended for permanent appointment by Representative B M Jacobsen. Baldwin was chosen over Fred Payneer who had a higher exam grade aided by five points for being a former serviceman. Jacobsen also recommended Ernest Reitz, ex serviceman, as permanent postmaster at Wyoming in Jones county.
London AP reports the engagement of Prince George fourth son of King George V and Princess Marina daughter of Prince Nicolas of Greece. The couple, longtime friends, announced by the royal court after a summer romance during George V’s holiday. George will be 33 this December and Marina is 27.
Secretary Ickes urged a permanent federal public works system to succeed the existing Public Works Administration when it ends next June 16. He spoke with reporters in Washington about establishing a lasting framework to fund and manage public works nationwide.
The Gazette urges tenants to place Rental Want Ads as hundreds seek to settle before school opens. Dial 2-112 for ad-taker service and start the rent money flow now.
Textile strike leaders charged the industry with pressuring 609,000 workers to strike against the government. Francis J Gorman, UTW chair, accepted a NLRB mediation invite from Lloyd Garnson to seek a swift settlement. Gorman warned the walkout could be called before Sept. 1 if workers’ demands are not met. He listed core issues including wartime costs and wage erosion toward minimums.
Approximately $6 500 was expended by the federal government Tuesday to purchase 500 head of drought cattle from Keokuk county farmers. Of these, 200 were grassers sent to Jackson county, 270 shipped to Chicago for slaughter, and 30 were destroyed. Prices ranged 4 to 20 dollars per head depending on age. Some bidders tried to undercut farmers while others sought pastures as demand rose.
Striking workers of Aluminum Company of America and Melion spokesmen said Tuesday night that interim talks showed decided progress toward settling the walkout in an ongoing aluminum industry dispute.
Police moved into Floridsdorf to disarm heimwehr units after a brief hand to hand battle. Heibwehr forces, denounced as untrustworthy, were captured and arrested. The action stunned Vienna amid postwar unrest and the Dolifsuss assassination fallout.
Iowa's farm leaders took center stage at the Iowa State Fair as Muscatine exhibitors sweep Hereford and Jersey classes. Hillandale Farms captured two Hereford championships while Miss Coronet 85th claimed the Hereford cow title and Miss Hartland 35th earned reserve. Jersey winner Campbell Jersey Farms swept the Jersey show with Oxford Darline and signals Beauty junior champ awarded.
Local figures report traffic toll in Cedar Rapids with counts of accidents injuries and deaths. Data shows 907 accidents 207 injuries and 12 deaths.
Secretary Morgenthau forecast a total gold profit of 2.8 billion dollars from the treasury gold operation. He said the funds are largely set aside in a stabilization fund but may eventually fund debt retirement. He also outlined the New Deal cost and noted silver policy parallels to use profits for financing government needs.
A Chicago farmer, Carl Nadalhoffer, faced a failed hog delivery when a sick driver missed a three week window. He expected 990 dollars but delivered ten hogs late and received only 162 dollars as prices rose in the interim.
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