13 Jan 1935
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1935
Page
1
An octogenarian visitor to Cedar Rapids recounts his descent from a prosperous Iowa farmer to debt, pawned home, and modest rent, aided by a rebuilt life with his wife. He recalls 1910s–1920s hardships, endurance, and views on postwar wealth redistribution and national debt.
More than 1,200 railroad workers rejected Transportation Coordinator Joseph Eastman’s call to delay the six hour day proposal. They vow to press for the plan in Congress with full vigor, arguing layoffs and higher costs would follow any shift in pay. Eastman outlined costs and urged a general industry approach while unions warn of job losses and financial burdens.
The United States Chamber of Commerce through its membership urged Congress to block immediate payment of the soldiers bonus.
A 1935 reflection urges self-reliance and inner control to craft a radiant life. It cites Epictetus and Helen Keller as examples of enduring hardship through mindset, insisting personal attitude shapes happiness more than fortune.
In New Orleans the industrial pension law sought by Huey Long was temporarily restrained by Judge Wayne G. Borah. The injunction stops enforcement by Attorney General Gas ton L. Porterie and sets a January 25 hearing before a three judge panel. Standard Oil of Louisiana and its affiliate sue, claiming constitutional rights are violated by the act granting pensions to workers dismissed after long service.
Cedar Rapids saw a brisk evening drizzle after a 38 degree peak, dropping to 34 by 7 pm. Forecasters expect a Sunday change to snow as a high pressure area over Canada drives a temperature plunge per state reports and the AP.
State officials using the promise of free publicity to win audits from building and loan associations. Letters from the state auditor C. W. Storms and aides urge cooperation, claiming benefits if privately hired auditors conduct annual reviews.
In Washington, lawmakers and officials weigh quick action if the Supreme Court overturns the gold clause ruling. A decision against the government could value gold bonds at 169 percent of face value, raising the public debt and altering bond redemption, with markets reacting in gold clause bond buying and mixed price moves.
The forecast covers the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys and central Great Plains. Expect precipitation late in the week with a cold start, warmer midweek, then colder again toward week’s end.
Washington. Opponents warned that ratification of world court protocols could be pushed through the senate rapidly with minimal debate. Sen. Hiram Johnson and Sen. William Borah vow a doomed but publicized fight, arguing joining the court equals joining the league and erodes U S independence. Senator Pope plans a post court vote resolution favoring league membership.
Prosecution probes a German chicken-farm link near Col. Lindbergh's Sourland Mountain home as Hauptmann case details surface. A circle of friends including Carl and Hans Kloppenburg supposedly lent money and moved in with Hauptmann, with one member later denying involvement amid fears of complicity.
Saarland residents face a historic vote as 543,323 eligible voters decide among league of nations rule continuation, return to Germany, or union with France. Heavy international guard and 3 500 league troops oversee polling amid a tense, high-stakes campaign where observers favor Germany.
Mrs. Matilda Gauby of Lisbon, widow of Capt. Jonas Gauby, died at the home of Carrie Jamison in Shell Rock at 7:30 p.m. Survived by five daughters and one sister, with services scheduled in Lisbon. Born in Pennsylvania, she would have turned 88 on January 21.
Minneapolis AP report: Harry C. Burgoyne, 18, was sentenced to life imprisonment for murder and collapsed in his mother's arms in district court on Saturday. He was convicted by a jury for the October 6 holdup and killing of street car conductor Ole C. Johnson.
Prospects for settlement of the garage workers strike in St Paul appeared brighter as unionists and employers held continued talks Saturday Representatives said four men were wounded in a melee at one garage Friday and efforts to avert further violence continued today.
President Roosevelt was reported as considering a coordinated agency to handle social security and relief work. It could be a division within an existing department or a new cabinet level department with a head in the cabinet, potentially absorbing the public health service and the children's bureau. Decision on recommending the step in next week’s message to Congress remained undecided.
Amelia Earhart Putnam arrives in Oakland from Honolulu completing the first solo Hawaii to California flight in 2,408 miles. She is examined by Dr. Russell V. Lee and declared in excellent condition after a 7 hour 16 minute crossing.
The contest of C. J. Haas election as eighteenth district judge for Jones Cedar and Linn counties will begin Monday at 10 a.m. at the Linn county courthouse before a contest board chaired by Sherwood A. Clock with Carl B. Stiger and Harold D. Evans. Haas carried 18426 votes to Clark 18411 in official canvass.
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