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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1933
Page
1
A contentious mass of accusations surrounds Public Safety Commissioner Kruidenier as W F Hupp and Detective McGuire push to remove him. An attorney general inquiry failed amid party intrigue and alleged improprieties at a south end gathering.
Senate investigators hear a preferred list of Pennroad stock buyers below market. Otto H. Kahn criticizes Morgan’s Alleghany tied to Pennroad while Kuhn, Loeb backs Alleghany amid rail rivalry. Large 1929 profits followed by 50 percent asset shrinkage as 1932 balance sheet shown. (Continued on Page 9)
President Paul von Hindenburg warned Adolf Hitler of a bitter clash between church and state in Germany. In a message from Neudeck East Prussia Hindenburg urged moderation in the campaign against the church and intervened after a long silence since Hitler's rise to power.
In Cedar Rapids fierce dispute over police leadership surfaces. Citizens rally to support Commissioner Kruidenier while critics, allied with Hupp and Detective McGuire, push for removal amid widespread publicity. Local labor weekly expresses sympathy with Kruidenier foes.
The piece argues that cheerfulness sustains work and faith, citing Carlyle and a Wodehouse detective tale. It praises smiling through life, notes humor as vital to health and religion, and warns solemnity lengthens perceived time. The essay blends literary references and a warning to keep joy stirred.
A man who gave the name Lee Turner, 34, was arrested in Chicago on a tip linking him to the Lindbergh baby kidnapping. Detectors said he denied involvement and said he once used the alias Doc Jennings, with investigators noting a strong resemblance to a published suspect photo. He was transported to central detective headquarters for questioning.
Mrs Alice Kenny Diamond widow of gangland figure Jack Legs Diamond was found dead in a Brooklyn apartment possibly killed. She had lived under assumed name and was last seen Monday. A building employee found the body and alerted police.
Des Moines AP report says the Iowa Bakers association will raise the price of a pound loaf from 5 to 8 cents starting July 5 and a 144 pound loaf from 10 to 12 cents. Baker J A Powers cites wheat price hikes and a federal processing tax as drivers and notes potential further increases under new fair practice codes.
An AP report notes the Farm Act Administration will study the July bread price hike in Iowa following consumer cost policy work. An unnamed official said processing taxes aren’t to blame for July 5 increases since wheat tax kicks in at midnight July 8 and will be $1.38 a barrel, not $1.50.
Box scores recap Friday games across the majors including Trans Miss golf semi finals results and A A U track meet. National League results show Pittsburgh Philadelphia Chicago Brooklyn Cincinnati Boston St Louis New York games with run totals, hits, and notable pitchers.
Dave Conger district commissioner recounts driving through a swarm of bees in Marysville Kansas. The windshield was coated with honey as he emerged from the swarm.
In New York at Park East hospital a 7 year old boy with spinal meningitis underwent a spinal fluid extraction. As Dr Mislig collapsed and died from the anaesthetic, Dr Shifrin and Dr Goldblatt carried on and completed the operation successfully for Arnold Javitz.
Washington reports President Roosevelt authorized Secretary Swanson to use 75 million dollars to modernize the U S fleet. The funds will come from undisclosed sources as the navy aims for high efficiency and treaty strength.
The President approved 75 million dollars for modernization of the fleet, adding to a 6600000 program to raise naval strength beyond 300 million. The plan focuses on gun replacements and new engines to bring battleships to full efficiency, as Secretary Swanson announces a sweeping new naval policy to protect Americans abroad.
In Oskaloosa Iowa charges of being an accessory to an assault with intent to commit murder against Mrs Hazel Ridout 36 of Creston were dismissed by Justice J E Bartley Priday. Her husband Claude fatally shot a federal prohibition agent and wounded another officer on June 22 and killed himself the next day after a gun battle near Creston.
London AP reports Australia accepted a plan to reduce wheat with reservations, improving chances of agreement on a two year timetable. Australia voiced cautions over the impact and terms while backing the broader framework.
Cedar Rapids news reports a district court ouster action against Dan Kruidenier, public safety commissioner. Hearing is scheduled for July 17 after affidavits from seven individuals dated May 18 and 19 allege misconduct at a December south side stag party attended by Kruidenier and other officials.
In New Orleans 1 048 election commissioners face indictments for alleged fraud in the November 8 election. The indictments were presented to the Orleans parish grand jury by James O Connor assistant attorney general.
Camp Good Health fund appeals to readers to support health care for needy children. The piece notes specific donors and amounts and urges turning dollars into health through camp maintenance funded solely by contributions. It highlights about thirty five children benefiting now with nourishment and medical care.
John Cox, a key figure in the Cabin Park incorporation bid west of Cedar Rapids, testified in district court about petition signers and staff. Protesters questioned signer qualifications and residency while a prior judge’s ruling on elections and withdrawals was discussed. hearing adjourned to Monday.
A tentative agreement among the United States Great Britain and European gold bloc powers aims to curb speculative exchange fluctuations and temporarily stabilize currencies under central bank cooperation. President Roosevelt approval awaited as conference proceeds after weeks of tension over stabilization.
Alfred E. Smith writes in the New Outlook that the national recovery act cripples initiative and fosters bureaucracy. He argues federal control of business differs from utilities like railroads and warns the plan could raise prices and empower monopolies.
Telegraph photo dispatches from New York to Chicago bring the earliest images of the Carnera versus Sharkey bout. The Gazette prints these telephoto pictures on its picture page today for readers.
President Roosevelt, at Campobello, argues that immediate stabilization should be handled by central banks worldwide. He says permanent stabilization requires international arbitration and may take time, leaving that to governments. He urges world banks to act now on a temporary firm basis, as he sails to Washington aboard the Indianapolis.
Police report one Nazi was shot and killed by communists during Friday raids in Brunswick as police and storm troopers searched Communist homes for banned literature.
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