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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1933
Page
1
The article notes Rex Ingram, once a Hollywood producer, declaring in Paris his conversion to Mohammedanism and his intent to renounce Hollywood concepts. It adds reflections on economic relief for American veterans and critiques on government aid, with ongoing debates over bread prices and federal recovery plans in Iowa.
Col Roscoe Turner won the cross country air race from New York to Los Angeles in 11 hours 30 minutes aboard the Golden Eagle racer. Jimmie Wedell finished second after refueling stops at St Louis Wichita and Albuquerque. Turner earned 4050 dollars for first place plus 1000 for breaking the New York to Los Angeles record. Amelia Earhart and others were eliminated. Russell Boardman was hospitalized after a crash near Indianapolis.
Amelia Earhart, contestant in the east west trans continental air race, arrived in Wichita at 3 pm G.S.T. on Saturday to spend the night. She said she was making poor time and would return when not in the race, citing a overheating motor and headwinds.
The Reconstruction corporation authorized a 6 million dollar loan to the Great Northern railroad to cover interest due July 1. Local officials defend ongoing aid requests as necessary amid drought of Washington help and cooperative efforts amid difficulties. The piece also defends Police Commissioner Dan Kruidenier against assertions by accusers said to be obtained under duress.
A reflection on purpose and continuity, urging decisive action over scattered dreams. The piece cites Leonardo da Vinci and Montaigne to argue that starting without finishing wastes effort and jeopardizes character, stressing loyalty and singular focus in both deeds and inner life.
London reports the Anglo Soviet trade war ended with the release of British engineers Leslie Thornton and William MacDonald who had been jailed in Russia on sabotage charges. The embargo is lifted and normal trade relations resume as they are deported home.
Second donations are being received for the Camp Good Health fund. A friend who donated earlier sends in another $60 rebate from unemployment relief funds. The appeal urges more gifts to sustain and extend care for underprivileged children at camp through the winter months and to fund future health outings.
The Cedar Rapids office of The Cedar Rapids National Farm Loan association, linked to the Federal Land bank of Omaha, is labeled unauthorized by John Carmody of Omaha. Leo A. Hoegh asserts it is authorized, with involvement from A. A. Hauge and J. D. Louden. Carmody plans to visit Cedar Rapids to resolve the matter.
The Italian air armada led by Gen Italo Balbo arrived in Amsterdam after a capsized seaplane caused one death and three injuries. Balbo aims to depart at 5 a.m. for Londonderry Ireland, continuing a 7100 mile route via Iceland Greenland Reykjavik Cartwright Shediac Montreal to Chicago.
Natalie Carr granddaughter of Mark Hanna was granted a divorce from Stanly Carr in a private Reno trial on cruelty charges. The Carrs are socially prominent in Washington, D.C.
Ossining New York Owen Owney Madden notorious New York racketeer was released from Sing Sing after serving nearly a year with parole on a manslaughter sentence recalled last year.
Albert Russell Erskine, once a railroad clerk who rose to lead Studebaker, died by a self-inflicted gunshot at his estate near South Bend two miles from the plant. A note to his adopted son read I cannot go on any longer. The 62 year old president had faced mounting losses and a receivership order for the company after decades of growth. His death follows a period of strain as the firm grappled with financial reverses and market challenges.
Washington reports that farm loan refinancing will be based on normal land values rather than distress sales. Under the new farm credit law loans from federal land banks are capped at 50 percent of land value and 20 percent of improvements, as appraised by Farm Credit Administration agents. Albert S. Goss becomes land bank commissioner, reiterating Congress intent for a long term, stable system.
Divorce complaint filed in Reno Nevada by Mrs Courtney Letts Borden against Chicago sportsman and explorer John Borden charging cruelty. Out of court agreement on custody of their one child and division of community property achieved. Married in Washington D C on March 14 1925.
In Los Angeles Oliver Hardy faces a $50 000 damage suit after his sister in law Mary Hunter alleged he severely beat her last Thursday at the home of Hardy s wife Myrtle Lee Hardy whom he had recently sued for divorce.
Weather outlook for the week beginning July 3 covers the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys and the northern and central Great Plains. Showers early in the week followed by generally fair skies with near normal temperatures in the south portion and below normal temperatures in the north portion.
Washington AP reports Administrator Hugh S. Johnson urges speedier industry codes under the national recovery act including minimum wage and maximum hour rules. He flew to New York to confer with steel producers and returned with dissatisfaction over slow progress. Johnson backs cotton textile code changes and considers a permanent industry committee to advise on certificates and credit terms. President William Green of the AFL voiced ongoing concerns.
Charles A. Cairns aged 72 former passenger traffic manager of the Chicago and North Western railway died after slashing his throat in a west suburban hospital Saturday. He had been hospitalized for some time and died a few minutes later.
Report from Cedar Rapids tracks toll figures for the year with counts of accidents and injuries and fatalities. Data shows a tally of 160 accidents with injuries and deaths yet to be confirmed, amid ongoing traffic safety concerns.
In Chicago a ransom payment is rumored to free Jake Factor after eight days of captivity. His father broker John Factor had previously expressed willingness to swap places with his son, who credits his father with securing the release. The case ties into remnants of Capone era crime networks across multiple countries.
New York police reveal fingerprints found in Brooklyn apartment of Mrs. Alice Diamond, widow of gangland figure Jack Legs Diamond, implicating two long-wanted men as murder suspects after their prints matched on items in the residence.
Washington AP reports the Weather Bureau will close twenty three observation stations as part of a government expenditure cut. Most closures affect smaller centers with observers retired or reassigned, and a formal announcement is expected Monday or Tuesday.
Robert W. Coyne, 29, takes office as administrator of the eighth federal prohibition district in St Paul. He vows a dry war focusing on transporters and wholesalers while 20 agents remain to enforce prohibitions and he may redeploy staff from outlying posts to metropolitan areas.
Princess Ileana of Roumania is reported to be expecting another child. The announcement follows her previous birth of a boy last August and comes from an AP dispatch out of Bucharest.
Roosevelt rejects the London monetary proposals in their present form causing cabinet discussion. France warned it may quit the gold standard if the franc falls toward six cents. The American embassy released the notice of disapproval while leaders of the conference consider revised terms to stabilize international money.
Complaint filed with Governor Herring and the state executive council charges F. W. Clark the state insurance commissioner with misconduct in handling the Royal Union Life Insurance company report. The letter and memorandum allege insolvency of in excess of 31,000,000 on December 31, 1932 and failure to notify the attorney general for receivership action. The council will dispose of the matter at the next Wednesday meeting.
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