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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1934
Page
1
The nation gathers as President Roosevelt is praised for cooperation while critics demand clearer details on governmental reorganization. The speech hints at social and economic changes, but stops short of outlining concrete plans, leaving the middle class and industry seeking guidance amid promises for agriculture and debt discussions.
AP reports supporters of a state monopoly liquor bill won two House votes in Des Moines. The chamber defeated Rep. Cunningham’s private enterprise substitute 17 to 86 and approved the Teter Reed amendment cutting commission personnel to three by 67 to 31.
The House referred the contested Sixth Louisiana district seat between Mrs. Bolivar E. Kemp and J. Y. Sanders Jr. to the elections committee to decide who is entitled to the seat.
The text debates a fair rate for utilities amid a profit slump. It questions court ease in judging why a public utility should be privileged to show earnings deemed legitimate before the low mood. It warns courts may force consumer profits to producers, risking wider economic distress.
The German preacher Karl Barth rejects state supremacy and declares allegiance to Holy Writ alone. He argues the church cannot yield to totalitarian power or a new secular dogma, citing Luther's legacy and the enduring word of the Lord.
Edward O'Brien an 18 year old from La Porte City died in a Waterloo hospital after a hunting accident earlier on Wednesday. A shot fired from his cousin Earl Christian 21 killed him. O'Brien suffered severe facial injuries and brain exposure. Francis Christian 23 was also in the hunting party.
New fusion administration seeks the legislature to grant the mayor power to cut salaries, dissolve departments, and transfer bureaus to balance New York City finances. LaGuardia argues the extraordinary powers are needed for an extraordinary situation and vows not to abandon campaign pledges.
The Justice Department asks the Supreme Court to try all defendants charged with violating the Volstead Act or conspiring to do so despite repeal. It argues repeal does not erase pending prosecutions and urges continuation of federal proceedings for these liquor law offenses.
In Ames AP reports two new rulings on 1934 corn-hog contracts were announced at a training school for field men. One ruling allows 1933 starters to base reductions on their one-year production, while most farmers use the average of the last two years. A Washington ruling removes the 15 percent death allowance for 1933 fall pigs when computing 1932-33 litters.
Merchants National bank board approves a semiannual dividend of 4 cents a share totaling about 20000 dollars. President James E. Hamilton announced that dividend checks mailed to Cedar Rapids shareholders are now in transit.
Chairman Jones of the House Agriculture Committee announced an amendment to the farm act to recognize cattle as a basic commodity in its administration. The Texas Democrat said he hoped for early action on the measure.
Prof Fred J. Lazell resigns as editor of the Iowa Publisher after nine years as head of the monthly publication. He started the paper as the Iowa Journalist and renamed it in 1929 when it joined the Iowa Press association. Prof E F Mason named new editor.
Iowa’s delegation largely supports President Roosevelt’s policies with focus on farm relief inflation and land bank reforms. Senator Murphy backs liberal farm land appraisals while Dickinson seeks repeal of the NRA and opposes inflation. House members Gillette Gilchrist Thurston Eicher Willford express varied stances on remonetization, packing industry reform, and currency policy.
Fire swept through Vincennes Zoo in Paris killing five elephants during the blaze last night. The trapped animals’ trumpet calls could be heard for about a half mile as firefighters battled the flames.
The House will consider a new liquor tax bill designed to raise about 470 million dollars in revenue in wet states. The Ways and Means Committee, reporting the measure, says rates will maximize revenue while discouraging illegal traffic. The bill, pushed by Rep. Burns, aims to expedite action with a Friday vote planned after debate.
Governor Floyd B Olson said he would present a proposal to a conference of Midwest governors to create an agricultural marketing board for all upper Mississippi states. The plan aims to coordinate marketing efforts and stabilize farm prices in the region.
Washington report describes Senator Dickinson and Congressman Buzzie Dali showing boredom during President Roosevelt's address while the rest of the House, including cabinet members and spouses, applauded. Roosevelt read the message as various officials displayed reactions and personal moments occurred in the gallery and benches.
Washington reports show Republican lawmakers divided in reaction to President Roosevelt's speech. Some praised its constitutional framing and prosperity aims, while others called it vague with limited specifics on policy matters like currency. Democrats largely hailed it as inspiring and constructive.
Paris observers on Wednesday forecast upheaval as the new US Congress opens. They warn the developing monetary and economic programs may meet a rising tide of confusion and political friction.
Bank officials say federal deposit insurance will coax a large sum of money from hiding into banks. Frank C. Welch of Peoples Savings predicts a surge of deposits and reduced post office banking as higher insured rates attract customers. F G Kanak of United State Bank notes several new accounts opened after insurance news, with customers praising the plan.
In Des Moines the interim committee’s three point tax bill neared formal consideration as the Senate resumed work on tax revision. Amendments were withdrawn, including proposals to swap for a classified transactions tax, and a Byers led plan to allocate revenue to counties by levy ratio was debated. The bill envisions a 1 to 5 percent personal income tax, a 2 percent corporate tax, and a 2 percent retail sales tax.
President Roosevelt told Congress the recovery program is a permanent foundation for national stability not a temporary emergency plan. He defended NRA as a permanent feature of modern industry, rejected early dollar stabilization, and urged reform over old methods while noting foreign policy concerns and a cautious outlook for aggressions. (Continued on Page 14, Column 6.)
The Colorado Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered Warden Roy Best to stay the execution of Walter Reppin 18 of Newark New Jersey the first inmate to die in Colorado s new lethal gas chamber for the murder last August of Vincent Regan a Colorado Springs tax driver awaiting death at the state penitentiary.
Dr. Alice Lind Wynekoop was slated for trial on a murder charge in Chicago but indications late Wednesday night suggested a postponement of a week or ten days. The case centers on the alleged killing of her daughter in law.
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