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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1933
Page
1
The proclamation urges postponing foreclosures until laws can be enacted to address the crisis. It stresses mutual cooperation between debtors and creditors and warns against eroding credit or nullifying contracts. Also notes traffic law enforcement issues and mentions Hoover Roosevelt talks and international debt discussions.
The Iowa senate and house within three hours passed a bill authorizing the banking superintendent to operate banks under supervision without receivership. The measure, approved unanimously by both chambers, allows continued deposits and temporary management while reorganization occurs, with final return to directors. Gov. Clyde Herring expected to sign.
Militant farmers and businessmen from southern Minnesota arrived in St. Paul to demand a 25 percent cut in state expenditures. Motor caravans converged on the capital as delegations of the Root Hog or Die club sought a personal audience with Governor Floyd B Olson to press tax relief.
Hearing of the quo warranto case in Clinton Iowa before Judge C C Bradley closed Friday. George Claussen Clinton attorney seeks voiding of Justice Hubert Utterback seating on the Iowa supreme court bench. Lawyers have ten days to file briefs and seven more for replies. Judge Bradley expects a decision within three weeks with possible supreme court review.
Beginning Sunday January 22 readers can collect four color cut outs of Buddy and Alura and other strange beings from Buck Rogers adventures in The Gazette colored comics. Each week a new patented fold-away toy may be mounted on light cardboard for display.
Warrants charging murder in the perpetuation of arson were issued for five men in the Ellington apartment fire in Cleveland that killed thirteen people last June 9. Named suspects include Ray Turk, L. J. Kamins, Ben Hirsch, Paul Childs, and Sam Nieman.
Frank Johnson son of Terris former speaker of the Iowa house was elected vice president of the Iowa Farm Bureau federation at the close of the fourteenth annual convention. He replaced J H Jones of Ainsworth in the only major office contest. Several district committeemen and committeewomen were re elected or named to fill vacancies across districts.
Dallas tied up news item states John P. Hearne known as Moran of Moran and Mack will wed Mamie Harison 19 of Dallas in Mexico next week in a blackface comedy era connection.
The Iowa senate introduced a new income tax bill with lower exemptions and higher rates than the defeated measure. It would replace the millage levy, funding state government first and schools with any surplus. Sponsors Homer Hush O P Myers Fred Nelson and George Patterson expect about 8 million dollars from 1933 incomes. The plan taxes corporations at 3 percent or one percent more than prior house proposals and individuals at 1 percent on the first thousand 2 percent on the second thousand 3 percent on the third thousand and 4 percent on the remaining income.
Senator Smoot of Utah blocked agreement to consider an Eighteenth Amendment repeal resolution next Monday. Senator Blaine of Wisconsin gave notice he would seek a showdown vote on the repeal question.
Washington AP reports Chairman Steagall said the House Banking Committee will meet Saturday to discuss currency expansion, payment postponements on federal land bank loans, and a revival of last year’s Glass-Steagall amendment to the Federal Reserve Law.
Washington AP reports Democratic leadership backs a large farm debt relief plan tied to farmers ability to pay. Senator Robinson introduces a measure to avoid bankruptcy and foreclosures, with hopes for quick passage or a mid April special session. Roosevelt supports early Senate action on related price restoration and credits a nationwide conciliations system for debtors.
A British freighter Exeter City sinks 650 miles off Newfoundland after a gale tears its bridge away. Captain Legge and officers perish as the American Merchant under Captain Gyles C. Stedman fights the storm to attach a line and rescue 22 crew members from the stricken ship.
The Senate faced renewed opposition as Huey Long and his Oklahoma ally Thomas vowed to block a vote on the Glass bank bill. Long pressed for time and a Monday recess while Glass urged night sessions to push a final vote, despite Roosevelt’s talks with Long.
The Senate approved a bill to furnish 350000 bales of government cotton to the Red Cross for relief work. The measure passed the Senate on Friday and now goes to the President after House approval.
The League of Nations in Geneva extended Japan a 24 hour deadline to reply to its ultimatum over Manchuria. A nineteen member committee voted to grant one more day for the Japanese delegation to accept the Dec 9 resolution or risk withdrawal from the League. The panel planned a Saturday session for the final Manchurian decision as Tokyo awaited orders.
Tokyo foreign minister Count Yasuda Uchida told the diet and world audiences that Japan faces possible eventualities in the war clouds over North China. He said the Kuomintang congress backs a campaign against Japan and that Tokyo will join in maintaining peace and order in Jehol, seeking recognition of Japan as a constructive force for tranquillity in the region.
Writs against Hasley’s property were served amid a Benton County sale that raised only a small fraction of the owed debt. 800 Benton County farmers watched as Hasley’s farm near Watkins netted little from the auction intended to satisfy E W La Plant of Cedar Rapids.
President elect Roosevelt favored choices for top posts with Senator Glass Virginia potential secretary of the treasury Senator Walsh Montana possible attorney general and Norman H Davis discussed as secretary of state. Davis took part in talks with Hoover on the British war debt overture.
A series starting Saturday offers guidance on federal income tax. It explains who must file a return, how to compute taxes, and where to send payments, helping readers understand requirements and deadlines.
Gov Clyde Herring’s order to postpone all farm foreclosures was announced to 700 farmers in Corning Iowa. The sheriff read the proclamation and then halted the sale indefinitely, drawing cheers from the audience.
The House approved an amendment to the war department supply bill to stop retirement pay for former army officers whose annual income exceeds 3000 dollars.
Beverly Hills columnist cites Will Rogers style critique of a powerless president and fragmented Congress. He argues a stuck budget and mounting debts reflect national muddle, with blame directed at self and international rivals over Manchuria and disarmament.
Phoenix judge signals possible release for Halloran as Winnie Ruth Judd’s self defense claim prompts questions on her mental fitness and the sufficiency of evidence. The hearing continues with the county attorney to oppose at the next session.
Mount Pleasant auctioneer Earl Hoaglin employed by Rosenbaum’s was arrested Friday night in Cedar Rapids on improper filing of auction inventory. He posted a $50 bond, returned to the sale, and the auction resumed. City officials amended the ordinance while noting potential future prosecutions for night sales. The warrant was issued at the request of assistant city attorney Harry S. Johnson.
Four thousand bus workers on twenty seven suburban routes walked out in protest against a schedule change that speeds one route by seven tenths of a mile per hour.
Secretary of State Stimson invites Britain's ambassador to send representatives to Washington after March 4 to discuss revision of the 4.6 billion dollar war debt. Roosevelt and Hoover agreed to speed debt consideration and lay groundwork for talks, with negotiations to start after March 4. Only Britain is invited to discuss the debt, while the Britain negotiators may also tackle Anglo American cooperation for world economic recovery.
Premier MacDonald expected to head Britain’s mission to the United States to discuss war debts with President-elect Roosevelt in the spring. Hoover and Roosevelt agreed to a March conference with British representatives to review debts and broader world economic problems.
Geneva AP report says agitation over Philippine Islands joining the League of Nations after independence has begun. Officials confirm talks with Philippine government and United States as Congress grants independence within ten years. League members argue entry would safeguard US territorial integrity upon full liberation.
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