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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1933
Page
1
A long column of eclectic notes discusses political songs, economic debts, Garbo engagement rumors, bison labor contracts, and the death of banker John Burianek Jr. amid reflections on primary elections, political machines, and governance.
In Des Moines the Forty fifth general assembly opened with Democrats winning key patronage posts in a divided Senate. Senator Matt D. Cooney of Dubuque was chosen unanimously as president pro tem after the withdrawal of a Republican candidate. Byron G. Allen of Pocahontas was elected senate secretary 29 19. The House allied with Democrats in organization while Gov Tur ner accepted Lieut Gov McFarlane resignation. The interim tax program bills, aiming to cut state expenditures by about 25 million, were introduced in both chambers.
Edward B. McLean Washington publisher left the American hospital where he had been convalescing from influenza his attorney said he would go away for a rest The lawyer declined to discuss reports that Mrs McLean would contest a divorce obtained recently at Riga
Calvin Coolidge left a brief will bequeathing everything to his wife Grace Goodhue Coolidge. The will names Grace as executrix, mentions a trust for their only living child John, and cites a rough estate value around 250000 dollars. The document, drawn in Washington, is expected to be filed in Hampshire probate court January 1s. Frost details include witnesses Everett Sanders Edward T. Clark and Erwin Do Geisser.
Berlin says Major General Friedrich von Boettischer likely to be the first German military attache to the United States since World War I. The move signals a new policy to assign attaches to Germanys embassies worldwide. Von Boettischer, commander of the Juderbog military academy, is a noted author. Seven attaches expected overall, including one to Paris.
Stalin announced that Soviet industrial growth will slow from about 22 percent annually in the first five year plan to 13 to 14 percent in the second plan, with 46 percent this year. He cited war danger to justify heavy industry buildup and said 94 percent of the first plan was achieved. In the North Caucasus region a major party purge was underway as thousands were expelled amid the intensified class war.
Local tally shows traffic toll in Cedar Rapids with figures for accidents injuries and fatalities. Readers are urged to review city transportation safety updates and enforcement efforts as data from the period trends toward concern.
The Hofstadter legislative committee recommends a single 17 member city council elected by proportional representation to replace the 65 aldermen. It urges a 1933 organic charter to be approved by voters on the third Tuesday in May with new offices to start January 1, 1934. The report cites widespread graft and calls for centralized budgeting and reform.
Albert H. Wiggin, head of Chase National Bank, forecasts a shift from emergency credit to market opening, goods movement, and balanced budgets. He expects panic to fade as export markets improve and farmers gain better prices.
Washington judges agreed to review the appeal of Genevieve A. Clark of Minneapolis a juror in the Foshay case after her contempt conviction by the Minnesota federal district court.
J Melvin Hutchinson named manager of the trust department at Davenport Banks and Trust company. Former Cedar Rapids trust officer and Regional Agricultural Credit corp secretary treasurer, he will organize personnel in Davenport starting Wednesday. Hutchinson has held leadership roles in Iowa banking circles and served in Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce.
Senators Blaine and Costigan were added Monday to the Senate steering committee investigating the New York stock market. Chairman Norbeck announced the additions and said a meeting of the committee likely would be held Tuesday.
President elect Roosevelt and Secretary Stimson met for an informal luncheon at Hyde Park to discuss foreign affairs but declined to reveal details. They spoke of a broad dialogue on international relations and planned to continue the conversation en route to New York amid a driving snowstorm.
OsKaloosa Iowa AP Penn college, hit by a weak return of students, launched a self help plan using livestock and farm produce to pay tuition. The system supplied 13 cattle 9 sheep 27 hogs 30 chickens 1500 quarts of canned fruit 25 bushels apples 20 bushels potatoes 250 bushels corn 25 bushels wheat. The college now runs a farm employing students part time, with cows for milk and chickens for eggs. President Bedford aims to add a laundry and perhaps a printing press to expand student employment.
A wave of extremist unrest across Spain leaves eighteen killed as strikes, clashes, and shootings erupt in Barcelona Madrid Oviedo and Lerida. Police and civil guards confront demonstrators during funeral processions and widespread street violence.
Edward Break and Ivan Blackmer of the University of Iowa basketball team were ruled technically ineligible by the Western Conference eligibility committee. Hawkeye athletic director Dr. FE. H. Lauer declined comment on the ruling or the meaning of technically. The board will convene soon to review the case.
New York AP report states the national transportation committee will not fill the vacancy created by former President Coolidge's death. Alfred E. Smith, a committee member, said the panel's report would be completed soon and be more comprehensive than planned. Bernard M. Baruch presided the meeting as vice chairman.
Washington AP reports a final House vote on the democratic emergency farm bill appears set for late this week. After three hours of general debate, an immediate adjournment was ordered as a sign of respect to two late members. The Rules Committee granted privileged status to legislation to release 103 million dollars of Reconstruction Finance Corporation funds for 1933 crop production loans, with uptake likely once the domestic allotment bill clears.
Santa Monica Calif editor quotes Will Rogers praising Mrs Coolidge for her native dignity sincerity and modest graciousness saying she embodies true ladyhood beyond power and social rank. He notes Coolidge’s arising into First Lady shows lessons in common sense and consideration for others across society.
In Chicago, grain pit activity revived as wheat rose five to six cents from the low. Futures sales hit 92 million bushels last week, roughly a third above the prior week and near last year's level, signaling cautious optimism for farmers and merchants after a downturn.
Senator Wagner of New York introduced a bill to liberalize the emergency relief act enabling the Reconstruction Finance Corporation to grant longer and larger loans to states. A nationwide relief program proposed by President Miller would guarantee industry against loss if normal production resumes, with the government accelerating disbursement of the 1.5 billion self liquidating construction fund.
Ben Landmeyer pleaded not guilty in district court to a murder indictment tied to the Oct. 14 death of Mrs. Chance Rittenburg after an alleged Oct. 8 break-in at the Second Street SE home. The plea was entered with counsel George Claassen and T Emmett Maloney present.
A strong cross party opposition forms against the proposed repeal amendment to the Eighteenth Amendment. Senate judiciary committee approves the measure 10 to 4 then 11 to 5 as leaders push for prompt consideration. Key figures include Garner Shouse King Blaine and Bratton and Black and Borah. Debate centers on whether ratification should be by state legislatures or conventions.
Los Angeles AP Duncan Renaldo film actor convicted of falsifying a passport was sentenced to four years in federal prison and fined $2000 by Federal Judge Cosgrave. Assistant U S Attorney Baker said Renaldo could escape prison via deportation proceedings the government planned to start immediately.
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