28 Feb 1934
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1934
Page
1
Former governor Dan Turner launches a 4 primary campaign in Iowa arguing to steer the Republican Party toward greener pastures after his 1930s ouster. He criticizes his past record, faults the old guard, and contends his bid is about more than personalities.
The piece discusses recognition of Manchukuo by Japan and hints in Washington and Des Moines about a possible US stance. It frames the issue as linked to peace, politics, and the need for a nonpartisan patrol amid wartime anxiety. The Hanford family tragedy is noted as a contrast to broader political debates.
The Senate rejected an immediate cash bonus for veterans after a session expanding veterans benefits by over 350 million dollars. Amendments restored most benefits while threatening a veto if the House accepts changes. The House vote on the bonus was set for March 12, with leaders weighing further strategy.
Fragment from 1934 essay arguing that a person consists of multiple personalities not a single unit. It compares the mind to a bus with back seat drivers and notes various inner "minds" such as animal child savage civilized. The piece calls religion to unify selves and seeks inner peace.
A fragment notes forty two injuries and fifty two deaths in a record style tally. The text is incomplete but indicates a combined count of accidents and casualties.
Detroit educator B. F. Comfort urged a shift in secondary schools from mirroring college curricula to preparing 90 percent of students for skilled work. He lamented college professors impose uniform credit demands and called for technical courses like machine shop and drawing to help students earn a living and become good citizens.
Chicago report states social worker Jane Addams was ordered to remain in bed for April weeks to rest a weakened ear.
Des Moines AP The Iowa House adopted 71 to 32 the conference committee report on the liquor control bill. A Senate call was filed for Wednesday to consider the report, with Gov. Herring ready to sign after ratification. The House later reconsidered to fix repeal of search and seizure laws by reinserting them.
The report notes changes to liquor laws including a requirement that spirits be sold only in the original package and that commission appointments be confirmed by a majority. A senate amendment on wholesale liquor purchases was accepted, with conference consensus favoring outright repeal of prohibition provisions.
Prince Ludovico Pignatelli of Naples sails from Villefranche aboard the Aquitania to seek custody of his 3 year old daughter in New York. The ancient Neapolitan noble family faces a legal battle over the child.
Springfield reports Governor Horner announcing that a ten year old boy named Cecil Kiper confessed to starting the $900,000 blaze that destroyed the state arsenal on February 18.
Lieut. Walsh piloting an Army air mail plane from Baltimore to United Airport near San Fernando Valley crashed while landing at Grand Central Air Terminal. The heavy Douglas observation aircraft rolled onto its back breaking a wing but Walsh escaped unharmed. He had become confused believing he was landing at United Airports Army Air Mail Headquarters.
Nine killed and thirty six hurt as the Akron Pittsburg passenger train No 1638 derailed from an overhead bridge in Pittsburgh. Engineers and a fireman are among the fatalities. many passengers were treated on site or hospitalized. The wreck halted traffic and damaged nearby buildings.
A House Post Office Committee draft proposes a flat rate of two mills per mile per pound for air mail. It allows competitive bids for the right to carry mail at that rate, replacing the old average of 4.2 mills per pound mile.
General Hugh S. Johnson announced a new forward movement to revise NRA codes focusing on higher wages and shorter hours. He listed twelve proposed changes from price stabilization to uniform classifications and stronger small business protections, urging proof-based critique.
LOUIS UP Sixteen year old Gustave W Fricke shot himself after being suspended from grade school. Police say the disgrace of suspension drove him to self harm. He killed himself Sunday night with a revolver behind the family home after destroying the suspension slip and suffering stomach pain. His mother later found him and he died at the hospital from a bullet wound and blood poisoning.
In Des Moines AP reports lawmakers tabled an amendment that would have created a highway motor patrol under the justice department with governor appointment power. The measure would have funded 38 patrolmen at 125 dollars monthly plus supervisors and a superintendent, but the plan was defeated 56 to 40 after days of debate.
General James A Farley said on Tuesday the Democratic National Committee will not take part in any congressional state or municipal campaigns. He urged that as primaries approach in many states it is fair that party lines remain neutral.
Washington AP reports President Roosevelt informed Speaker Rainey he would veto the Patman bonus bill. Rainey set March 12 for a House vote, while the President warned that passage could still fail or be vetoed. Marvin McIntyre noted as a key secretary in the White House correspondence.
The state's near final case in the Wynekoop operating table murder mystery was before a jury in Chicago. Only one witness remained to be questioned briefly as the trial moved toward completion.
A bank messenger was killed and securities worth 190 524 stolen when five bandits with machine guns halted a Commerce Trust Company guard and messenger on a downtown street. The loot included 100 000 in negotiable securities and 870 624 in government bonds.
Unclear fragment describes naval affairs push and leadership changes at the top levels including the president and executives. Details are garbled, with references to George R and Vestie, making exact roles uncertain.
DES MOINES AP The Iowa state senate passed a bill authorizing the state banking board to change interest rates on small loans. The measure, approved 46 to 1 after a house substitute, would raise or cap rates on unpaid balances with monthly percentages and set a 2 percent cap in some cases. The bill targets the small loan business and follows an investigation into industry practices.
police said a minor gangster named Anis was killed near a railroad viaduct. a second youth, Joseph Smith, a former beer runner linked to a gambling clique, was shot dead and fled in an automobile after the slaying.
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