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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1933
Page
1
A Hemphill Texas farmer finds his stubborn mule refuses to trample cotton as the government bribes him to destroy it. AP item notes the animal’s defiance and wider reflections on public works and policy.
The Brookings Institute proposes a broad revision of Iowa taxes including a general personal net income tax, a business tax system, and repeal of poll taxes. The digest, linked to a 300 page report, was presented to Iowa lawmakers to guide future tax revision discussions.
A reflection on patience as a guiding light for life and art. The author compares impatience to rash actions, urges lighting a candle of patience, and recalls how steady effort shapes mastery. Citing Meredith and Stevenson, the piece links patience to faith, genius, and enduring self-improvement.
The supreme court in Athens ruled the arrest of Samuel Insull, American utilities magnate, legal. Insull was arrested at the request of the United States, which must convince the court within sixty days to proceed with extradition. His lawyers argued no evasion efforts occurred since the initial extradition request last year.
Justice Daniel W. O'Donoghue of the District of Columbia supreme court upheld the constitutionality of the agriculture adjustment act. He dismissed a suit for a temporary injunction to restrain Secretary Wallace from enforcing the Chicago milkshed agreement, stating the emergency justified the act. Plaintiffs' attorneys said they would appeal, naming Milton R. Beck and Economy Milk Co as defendants in the Chicago suburbs.
Fifteen people die and about forty are injured in a Golden State limited wreck near Tucumcari New Mexico after a washed out bridge collapse. A Transcontinental and Western three motor airliner crashes south of Tucumcari killing three, including a child, with two pilots missing. At Randolph Field Texas an army trainer and two cadets die in a mid air collision. one pilot survives with a broken ankle.
A Cedar Rapids toll study records 296 accidents resulting in 246 injuries and 13 deaths this year. The figures highlight ongoing road safety concerns and may prompt policy reviews. Local officials urge caution and targeted enforcement to reduce crash risk.
Special to The Gazette Springville Iowa Senator L J Dickinson denounced by Lieut Gov Nels G Kraschel for attacking the administrations recovery program in a Harvest Home festival speech The Democratic official urged unity for the NRA and public works emphasizing agricultural recovery as crucial to overall economic revival He argued for refinancing farmers and tax revisions while cautioning against rapid reforms.
LAKE HOPATCONG New Jersey. Pete Christopolis an orphan from Father Flanagan's Omaha home may be returned to the Omaha orphanage after the Strengs struggle to make him feel at home. Mrs. Streng says Pete is indifferent to their efforts and may have his probation period extended. Their other adopted daughter shows devotion amid the family sadness.
Washington news reports Cedar Rapids Co operative Dairy and Des Moines Co operative Dairy Marketing urging swift approval of a milk marketing agreement for Iowa and Nebraska. Mason argues 6 to 9 cents per quart shows need to stabilize prices, with surpluses managed by the cooperative and a proposed 1 95 per hundredweight price for 3.5 per cent butter fat. Paul Beer adds that wholesale pricing should differ, noting ongoing debate as the code moves ahead.
United States Senator Huey P. Long accused Milwaukee publishers of being polecats and blasted plutocrats in a rambling address to Veterans of Foreign Wars. He offered to eat all Civilian Conservation Corps saplings, triggered a chaotic scene as photographers were ejected. Long left with an escort after a one and a half hour speech.
Colonel Glenn C. Haynes was appointed warden of the Fort Madison penitentiary after Adjunct General Charles H. Grahl declined the post. Board of Control chair O. H. Michael indicated opinions on the vote were split, while H. C. White faced opposition during earlier proposals. Haynes, a veteran of the Spanish American and World Wars, has been active in road and guard affairs and previously held roles in state politics.
President Roosevelt issued an executive order allowing sale and export of newly mined gold on consignment through the treasury secretary. The order lets licensed buyers acquire gold for arts and industry or sell to foreign buyers, and requires owners with over 100 dollars in gold to report holdings within 15 days as a prelude to a broader drive against hoarders. News of the policy caused a swift rally in gold mining shares on the New York Stock Exchange.
TOKIO reports three Japanese warships were dispatched to Foochow on Tuesday to shield Japanese interests from advancing Chinese communist forces, the official announcement stated.
Professor Rexford Tugwell, assistant secretary of agriculture and Roosevelt adviser, will write on economic and public questions for The Cedar Rapids Gazette. A member of the brain trust, he helped shape recovery policies and is a close ally of Secretary Wallace. His first column appears next Sunday September 3.
Coroner's jury in Washington Iowa recommends Archie Farlow of Galesburg Illinois be held for the grand jury over a crash that killed Joe Green a 19 year old football prospect from St Louis and Walter Earl Freeman 26 of Galesburg. Five others were hurt including Robert Reed and Vera Carlson. Reed said Farlow let Miss Carlson drive after the group began drinking. The accident occurred one mile south of Crawfordsville IA with injuries to several passengers.
Edgar Groepper, 25, a former University of Iowa athlete, was killed when his car left Clayton road. Lee Schell of Jefferson City and Thomas Duff, both 25, of St. Louis, were seriously injured. The trio had been returning from a Crystal Lake Country Club fraternity party. Schell suffered a skull fracture and facial lacerations. Duff had a fractured arm. Groepper planned to coaching after graduating from Iowa in 1932.
Dudley Conner of Malvern was named Iowa health boy champion after beating 35 contestants from as many counties in the state fair 4-H health contest. He had previously been Mills county health champion and will represent Iowa in the national contest in Chicago next December. The health girl winner will be announced Wednesday.
Des Moines report notes Eastern Iowa 4-H youths prominent in open show. J D Waltemeyer Melbourne took first and sixth in aged Duroc sons and second and tenth in futurity spring litter. Jonn Brockway Muscatine won futurity senior litter and seventh in futurity spring litter. Ted Brockway also places. Duroc herd, produce of dam, get-of-fire all earned top placings. Chester Whites and Shropshire sheep also showed strong results with Deep River and Sigourney entrants.
Washington dispatch reports Hugh S. Johnson warning Henry Ford to join the automobile code or risk political and public backlash. Johnson says no company or group can block recovery and Ford’s aloof stance prompts calls for wage and hour improvements, with Roosevelt’s code now in effect. The plan also outlines a $2 billion buy now campaign and continued NRA pressure for compliance.
Elizabeth Toms, three, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Toms of 2300 Grande Avenue SE Cedar Rapids, died at 2 45 p.m. from intestinal paralysis after illness since Sunday. Survived by sister Marion and grandparents Mr. and Mrs J E Ives of Cedar Rapids and Mrs George Toms of Marion.
President Roosevelt appointed Harold L. Ickes secretary of the interior as administrator of the new oil industry working agreement. The announcement placed Ickes in charge of overseeing the pact amid growing energy concerns.
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