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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1933
Page
1
A column admires practical experimentation in policy while noting turmoil in the Hoover era directorate. It discusses Peek’s resignation amid liberal shifts, a mans murder confession and mercy killing framing, Lindberghs absences, and the Col onel’s world trip. It surveys prosperity, agriculture, refugees, and proposed public works programs, plus inflation fears and Irish issues.
Government backs a strong liquor tax plan but vows to stay hands off state policy. Choate rejects government dictates while urging high spirits taxes and low wine levies. Proposals include a $2.60 per gallon spirits tax and varied wine rates to fund revenue and aid trade talks. A wine code hearing is set for December 13 with a sixteen-member authority dominated by California vintners.
Readers share dire trials from faith crises to personal loss and hardship. A minister recalls lost faith but finds brightness beyond death, while a young woman describes finding courage to continue. The message: never quit, keep fighting, and stay afloat despite life’s storms.
The Chicago area council of the Methodist Episcopal church commission on Christian citizenship proposes creating a Secretary of Peace. It argues the cabinet should include a peace secretary alongside the secretary of war and urges advocacy for the role.
Chicago report notes the U S government spent 100000 to indict Bert Delaney Capone’s brewmaster and nineteen others for violating the prohibition law. On Friday the twenty men were fined 25 each in federal court. The balance shows a net loss of 99500.
President Roosevelt signaled a possible exit for George N. Peek from the Farm Adjustment Administration though White House talks failed to reconcile him with Secretary Wallace. Most officials expect Peek to leave, with Chester C. Davis named as a potential successor and Tugwell and Frank blamed for the rift.
Norfolk Nebraska livestock feeders facing corn shortages due to the federal hog corn plan plan to meet Sunday to consider requesting relief from President Roosevelt.
In Chicago AP report, James A. La Rue, aided by novelist Rosita Forbes, fights extradition to Florida. Judge Alfred O. Erickson bars removal for 24 hours. habeas corpus hearing set for Dec. 14 before Judge Finnegan. Attorney Grenville Beardsley argues extradition papers inadequate and that the Florida conviction was won by fraud. La Rue faces possible return to a five year term for housebreaking if extradition stands.
The Federal Surplus Relief Corporation announced it will buy 3,011,000 pounds of butter for distribution to the needy with bids opened in Washington on December 19. Purchases will occur in eight cities Des Moines Kansas City St Louis Omaha Helena Denver Salt Lake City Minneapolis and the butter will be bought from nearby producers and turned over prapped for distribution.
The Iowa House passed 86 to 0 a bill delaying foreclosure actions until March 1 1935 unless undue waste is shown. The measure, part of farm relief, allows court action to compel a defendant to answer and may appoint an arbitration committee to allocate income.
Col and Mrs Charles A Lindbergh arrived in Para Brazil at 12 30 p m CST after a seven hour flight from Natal covering 1094 miles in the air. They planned to continue 3378 miles to Miami and hoped to have the plane serviced at Pan American Airways shops before returning home to their baby son for Christmas.
Senator Copeland faces calls to resign as chair of the commerce sub committee amid a hearing on a bill to strengthen pure food and drug laws. Arthur Kallet of the Consumers Research Council urged an impartial panel, citing paid broadcasting ties to a product, while Ray C Schlotterer warned Congress may delay action amid a broader legislative crush.
Westbrook Pegler will begin a daily column in The Cedar Rapids Gazette with his first piece appearing Monday. The veteran writer and former sports editor will cover politics and national events, bringing the same sharp insight and vivid style that built his reputation in sports reporting.
Daniel K. Smith admitted in a signed confession that he killed his 3 year old son Donald K. Smith. Enraged when the boy did not say breakfast the man allegedly picked up the child and dashed its head against a wall. Citizens formed on street corners and he was taken to the county jail for safekeeping amid mob fear.
SHREVEPORT Louisiana AP lieutenant Ernest E Holtzen Jr 35 of the 77th pursuit squadron at Barksdale Field was killed when two planes collided at about 2500 feet during tactical maneuvers Lieut Dunlap survived by parachute Both planes were destroyed Holtzen hailed from Smithton Missouri where his parents reside.
AP reports a planned Joliet Penitentiary escape thwarted by guards. Six long term prisoners placed in solitary with bread and water. warrants issued for a man and wife. investigations traced to other unruly convicts. The scheme involved pistols knives code telegrams and a riot to seize guards as hostages and walk out.
Mary Pickford, once known as America’s sweetheart, files for divorce from Douglas Fairbanks Jr in Los Angeles charging mental cruelty and desertion. She keeps Pickfair mansion and notes a $100 settlement as property transfers to the new Twentieth Century company.
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