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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1933
Page
1
Verne Marshall surveys a Philadelphia meeting of the American association where professors discuss monetary reform. The debate centers on restoring a gold standard or shifting to a commodity dollar linked to oxen and other early values, with cautions on inflation, debt, and the postwar order.
Premier Ion G. Duca liberal leader, 54, slain at Sinaia as he waited for a delayed train. A youth used a hand grenade and four shots, injuring Deputy M. Costinescu. Iron Guards members arrested as police fear a wider plot against the king and other officials.
A Paris teacher teaches girls aged 12 to 14 the art of smiling as essential as mathematics. An inspector noted the lesson may calm drab times, while humor is described as a divine disinfectant that relieves rancor, and a true smile is cultivated as a hopeful, life‑affirming art.
Washington (INS) Recovery Administrator Hugh S. Johnson criticized Harvard’s Dr. A Lawrence Lowell for declining a post on the motion pictures code authority. In a letter Johnson urged intellectuals to join in governing the practical business realities rather than remaining in academic conjecture.
The CWA spurs many Wisconsin aliens to seek first citizenship papers this month. Bernard Westfahl, clerk of the federal court in Milwaukee, says aliens were told citizens would be given job preference under the CWA.
A narrator laments a ledger of vast debits and credits that remain unbalanced, describing money problems that feel mysteriously acute and hard to resolve. The tone implies financial strain and puzzling arithmetic without clear resolution.
Washington AP reports the recovery administrator Hugh S. Johnson will review bank charge schedules individually before any rates go into effect. He says no standard rules have been approved or submitted for review and extends fair trade filing deadlines to February 1 to allow careful scrutiny.
W. L. Hughes of Columbia University was elected president of the American Physical Education Association on Friday, succeeding George Little of Rutgers.
Reported figures show traffic toll in Cedar Rapids with counts of accidents and injuries and deaths. Data indicates ongoing roadway risk and needed safety measures.
In a Mayflower hotel address President Roosevelt assures Latin America of strong friendship while declaring a policy against armed intervention. He says the United States will cooperate with the League of Nations but not join, criticizing its political intrigues and outlining a universal weapons elimination plan requiring every nation to sign.
Paris reports importers of American fruits plan direct appeal to Washington for retaliatory measures against French wine imports. They fear France will lock out U S apples and pears despite a pledge to allow 3 million cases in Q1. agent Roger Capgras sails Jan 3 to push the case.
Washington AP reports federal emergency relief administrator Harry L. Hopkins said Congress will be asked for 100 million dollars to carry on direct relief until next July. He noted an additional Public Works appropriation would fund the Civil Works Administration to May 1, with a possible 250 million more needed.
Foreign policy remarks by President Roosevelt drew wide reaction abroad. In Britain officials backed the approach while in France Le Temps criticized U S leadership and in New York the World Telegram questioned the Monroe Doctrine shift. A League of Nations advocate called the speech a sign of a new international deal.
Philadelphia reports Assistant Secretary of Agriculture Tugwell told a joint meeting of the American Economic Association the American Statistical Association and the Farm Economic Association that the government will own public forests parks game preserves grazing ranges and other uses for land not operated effectively under private ownership. He urged limiting total farm production by restricting the land area available for cultivation and directing surplus land to other uses.
Senator Robert F. Wagner, chairman of the NRA national labor board, denied reports he would resign. He said he will stay on both posts as long as feasible and may ask the President to appoint a vice chairman if Senate business pressure grows.
Deputy U. S. Marshal R. L. Whelan of 2208 Bever Ave describes placing a Want Ad in The Gazette Autos for Sale to find a cash buyer for his 1931 Ford Tudor sedan. The ad notes the column also helps buy for cash a variety of goods and items. Call 2-1121 to place an ad.
Twenty six senators from midwest and west push for free coinage of gold and silver at a law-set ratio. Wheeler and King plan to present the resolution to President Roosevelt, while treasury moves to seize private gold holdings as part of a year end effort.
The government announced a mandatory program requiring holders of all gold bullion or gold money outside federal reserve banks to surrender it to the treasury forthwith. The treasury now controls most of the nation s gold amid proposed legislation to authorize seizure.
Soviet Foreign Minister Maxim Litvinoff denounced Germany and Japan for alleged war aims. He warned Germany would mobilize 160 million people for peace and urged Japan to abandon plans to seize the Chinese Eastern railway and invade Soviet territory. He called for a non aggression pact with Japan.
The government of President Augustine Justo declared a state of siege across Argentina after a day of unrest centered in Rosario Santa Fe. Ten killed and many wounded as radical-led open rebellion disrupted the republic while Cordell Hull and his party sought to depart for Chile on a goodwill tour.
Mrs Mary Robinson reports thirty inquiries after advertising a Handmade Flower Garden Quilt in The Gazette Want Ads and selling the item. A. E. Ratner notes twelve responses to his Shoe Ice Skates ad and a quick cash sale. Prospective cash buyers for quilts, skates, and other items watch the Want Ads. Dial 2-1121 Ad-taker.
President Roosevelt outlined plans for the upcoming Congress focusing on protecting the little fellow. He aims to strengthen anti trust laws and review tariffs and stock exchange regulation while facing NRA worries from Borah Nye and other progressives.
Washington report says President Roosevelt enters the winter session confident in maintaining the bipartisan control that yielded unprecedented legislative results. Veterans in both chambers believe his judgment remains sound as the session begins. Continued on Page 9, Column 1.
In Atmore Alabama a mixed group of 29 escapees from the state prison farm moved north after killing Grover Kirby and wounding three others. Parker, Fulmer and his son were shot as authorities sent bloodhounds and deputies to pursue the armed fugitives.
Washington reports Postmaster General James A. Farley Priday named Anna Berry acting postmaster at Marquette Iowa. Berry succeeds previous appointee and assumes duties under postal department directives.
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