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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1933
Page
1
An editorial discusses banker opposition to deposit insurance and argues for reform to protect depositors. It reviews the fate of banks during the crisis, the need for prudent regulation, and questions a constitutional direct election for the president, noting Senator Norris's proposal and possible electoral impacts.
Congress will be asked to authorize a full treaty strength navy and empower replacement of obsolete ships. About 100 million dollars is sought for 1934 construction to build 23 ships including two heavy destroyers, 12 light destroyers, six submarines and to support a heavy cruiser and light cruisers. The plan aims for 102 ships by 1939 with total cost about 516 million dollars.
An old North Scottish superstition set aside a field for the Devil to protect the rest of the farm. The piece warns many people similarly surrender parts of their temper or life to private vices. It cites examples of feigned saintliness and bragging illness as costly human flaws.
In a Hollywood scene actor Will Rogers smoked a pipe and turned green causing him to cry out for the director. Production paused ten minutes as a messenger fetched an aromatic herb to relieve asthma.
Chicago officials announce the board of health hired a professional exterminator with help from ten CWA workers to eradicate a rat problem in a Stockyards district.
The office reports the claim of a relief arrangement for groceries is false and no effort was made. Watchmen are needed at these centers but not the county or relief recipients, unless volunteers choose to help. The statement ends with a skeptical tone about the report and response.
In Louisiana's Sixth district anti Long forces held an improvised district wide election and chose J. Y. Sanders Jr. to run for congress. Sanders ran on a single name ballot as a protest against Senator Huey Long and Mrs Bolivar Kemp. Kemp sought leadership backing in Washington as Long prepared to travel there.
In Marlin Texas three bank workers Miss Andrew Peyton 28 bookkeeper M W Bradshaw 50 vice president and Lee Humphreys were kidnapped during a $41,000 holdup at First State Bank. Robbers opened the vault escaped with cash and fled west. witnesses sighted a car with a woman and four men. Police guarded highways and searched central Texas for suspects and captives.
Des Moines AP Attorney General Edward L O Connors office will prosecute beer mislabeling after investigations into bottles labeled not more than 6 percent that tested under 3.2 percent. The AG said some Cedar Rapids distributors reported selling 3.2 beer as the stronger kind and county attorneys will be told to act on misleading advertising.
Ten Cedar Rapids distributors signed a telegram to Attorney General Ed O'Connor sent Tuesday asking an investigation into beer sold with labels claiming high alcohol content. Fourteen firms in the city belong to the Iowa Fermented Beverage Dealers Association. The note, born from informal talks, says the beer is not as advertised and such advertising misleads consumers and harms ethical dealers.
Three hours of discussion left the Des Moines house liquor control committee split on key issues. Members debate whether beer over 3.2 percent should be sold only in state stores or via private outlets under state supervision, and whether hotels and clubs should obtain licenses. The panel continues working toward a bill for passage despite disagreements.
Governor Henry Horner announced the complete elimination of the state tax on real and personal property for 1934. Revenues will come from a new two percent retail sales tax, lifting about 35 million dollars in tax burden from taxpayers. The 1933 rate was 50 cents per 100 dollars, and Horner noted the 1934 rate could have been at least 70 cents given reduced valuations.
Five month old Sue Trammell arrived at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore after a 1400 mile flight through snow from Houston. Doctors led by Dr. Walter Dandy report hydrocephalus but say condition is serious yet not critical. If surgery is needed it may wait until Friday as doctors observe. Pilot James R. Wedell ferried the child, enduring a frigid eleven hour journey to the hospital, as the anxious parents and relatives await further word.
Des Moines reports sign-up work for corn and hog programs will begin in counties and townships the week of January 8. Ralph Smith, secretary of the Iowa corn and hog committee, says delays arose after telephoning with National Administrator A. G. Black. An Ames district meeting for leaders and extension men was moved to next Tuesday at 1 p.m. due to the postponement.
A severe post-Christmas cold spell left at least 120 deaths nationwide from freezing exposure and direct weather-caused incidents. Temperatures ranged from 92 below at Chicago to 40 above at New Orleans, with major snowfalls in Connecticut and Chicago and perilous seas hitting fishermen on Lake Michigan.
The weather bureau warned that while the 10 below forecast for Wednesday is uncertain, a drastic drop to sub zero temperatures is expected by Thursday.
Alderman Mathias Paddy Battler was indicted on assault with intent to murder Policeman John J. Ahearn after a pistol battle at Battler's saloon left Ahearn seriously wounded. The case centers on events at the Chicago establishment.
A discovery announced at the AAAS meeting identifies the skin as the body's first defense against disease, anchoring bacteria to prevent circulation. The peritoneum and muscles follow in efficiency. the study, led by Dr. Reuben L. Kahn, notes skin reactions signal early immunity even before blood activity.
Cedar Rapids leaders gathered with labor and business reps to hear Iowa State College professors outline a federal homestead proposal. Prof. Davidson stressed land quality and local support as essential, while Prof. Taft noted government ownership or control via a stock corporation as the favored structure.
Governors and lawmakers in the Midwest voiced support for Secretary Wallace's proposal to ask Congress for 200 million dollars to rehabilitate dairy and beef industries. Iowa and Minnesota leaders, including Govs Olson and Berry, urged rapid action and tied aid to production controls while Congress and the president consider the plan.
Ashland Wisconsin city engineer James Phillips, six aldermen, and twenty-six other county and city officials resigned on Wednesday to take Civil Works Administration jobs. Pat Twomey, county administrator and school board member, also resigned to accept the CWA position. Others included Ashland county board members town chairmen and minor public officials.
Treasury chief says every national bank will join the federal deposit insurance pool despite one bank's refusal. He cites 97 percent of accounts to be guaranteed and predicts a stimulating effect on business as nonmember banks apply for participation and R F C purchases bolster bank capital.
Cedar Rapids police busted a bicycle theft ring after arresting four suspects and recovering ninety dismantled bicycles. R. G. Chick, 45, faced receiving stolen property charges after detectives found seventy five bikes at his home on Seventh Avenue SE. Three 15 year old boys were arrested for investigation and referred to juvenile authorities.
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