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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1933
Page
1
Public figures and editors argue firearms ease fuels outrages such as the Miami incident. Criminologists discuss gun-toting era, Huey Long case draws attention to bodyguards. Repeal debates, corn ethanol plans, and federal appropriations cited amid political tension.
Congressional leaders express confidence that the House will adopt the Senate resolution to repeal prohibition. Speaker Garner and Rep Rainey of Illinois forecast a margin of about twenty votes as Democrats in caucus bind their rank to support the measure. Some Republicans indicate 10 to 20 may switch to back the repeal as the nation eyes state ratifications.
Mr and Mrs John F Miller of 513 Knollwood drive SE Cedar Rapids witnessed the attempted assassination of President elect Franklin D Roosevelt at Bay Front park Miami Florida on a Wednesday night according to a telegram received here by friends at Smulekoffs Furniture where Miller is manager The Millers had been in Miami about three weeks and flew to Cuba and back to Miami before returning to Cedar Rapids planning a short stay before going home
A public spending debate centers on taxpayers' ability to pay while tax revision seeks new revenue sources. The speaker suggests wording may vary slightly.
The proposal would raise taxes on one group while lifting relief from others, leaving the remaining taxpayers with the duty to pay and sustain employment. It would hamstring the currently able group.
A motivational column urges readers to combat self pity and despondency in tough times. It cites Arnold Bennett on the dangers of gloom and stresses resilience through faith and grit. The piece closes with a call to adopt a Can do attitude to endure financial and personal setbacks.
Film actress Lottie Pickford sister of Mary Pickford was granted a divorce from R O Gillard of Muskegon Michigan on grounds of cruelty in Hollywood Friday.
William James Guy, acquitted in Long Beach of murdering Capt. Walter Vanderwell, was jailed hours after a jury found him not guilty. Federal agents arrested him on alleged illegal entry and immigration officials would not comment on deportation. He planned to volunteer with Prof. Auguste Piccard for a stratosphere balloon ascent if freed.
President elect Roosevelt arrived home to New York amid massive security with nearly 1,000 officers guarding him after the Miami assassination attempt. He greeted Mrs Roosevelt at East Sixty Fifth Street and discussed cabinet prospects with Senators Hall Glass and Cutting during the northbound train ride.
Washington (UP) In a rare economy move Secretary Hurley and Rep. Blanton opposed a bill to pay $200 for a dead horse shot near Christmas 1925. Hurley produced records and a veterinary report debunking the claim, sparing Congress from a potential wasteful payout.
In Des Moines the Iowa Senate approved a motion to table a request by Senator Joe Frailey to form a joint committee to draft a bill legalizing beer and intoxicants. The vote 26 to 23 reflected sharp pro and anti prohibition lines as Frailey aimed for Monday action and final passage prospects.
Miami physician Dr. E C Thomas announced after an informal exam that Giuseppe Zangara, who wounded five during the Roosevelt assassination attempt, is sane though his arrest stomach condition is acute. A sanity commission was delayed as Dr Gerard Raap seeks psychiatrists to join the panel.
Governor Clyde L. Herring named the county emergency relief committee to administer Reconstruction Finance Corporation funds for March and April. John A. Limback will chair. other appointees include Fred Stirm James D. Kennedy George Laird and H. R. Green. Funds will disburse through labor on public works with worker pay in groceries fuel and clothing.
Records from the state auditor show Ohio’s new state office building includes 40 sand cuspidors purchased for $55 each, part of the tobacco chewer themed facilities at Columbus.
Tokyo defies the League of Nations as Cabinet approves War Minister Araki’s plan to invade Jehol province to pacify irregulars threatening Manchukuo. The assembly’s report condemns Japan and urges withdrawal of troops, aligning with Kellogg Briand and the nine power pact principles.
Champaign Illinois AP reports ten percent salary reductions for University of Illinois staff earning more than $1 000 per year will take effect March 1. The move affects administrative faculty and campus employees across the university system in Illinois.
Rent ads claim strong results with calls and rentals. Listings include a $ ROOM house with garage and two lots on the West Side and a furnished Dutch colonial five room home with garage on Cedar Park road east side. Ad rates note two line ads cost 24c per day.
President-elect Roosevelt reaches New York under a massive security net of about 1,000 officers. In Florida, Mayor Cermak remains in critical condition after the assassination attempt. Zangara’s mental state is debated as arraignment is postponed for further psychiatric evaluation.
A French note to Austria on arms shipments from Italy via Hungary was described as an ultimatum. It demanded Austria restore the arms, destroy them if not, and probe cross frontier shipments within two weeks. The Giornale d Italia praised by Mussolini’s circle called it unprecedented and humiliating Austria. British and French ministers protested in Vienna demanding return of the arms and no further shipments without power approval.
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