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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1934
Page
8
Fire Chief E P Kohout urges extreme care with all fireworks and paper balloons due to severe drought. He cites risk from aerial devices and the potential for fires, injuries, and even the loss of property or life, urging responsible handling during Fourth of July celebrations.
C D Hedberg secretary of the board of education was re employed by the board for one year at a salary of 3300. Since last fall Hedbergs salary has been 3100. It was cut to 3300 from 3600 a year ago. Joe Suma superintendent of buildings was re employed for one year at a monthly salary of 175. Sumas salary has been 140. The board approved employment of Joseph A Stolar as a teacher of general Science at a salary of 1340 a year. A resolution was adopted author izing application to the FERA for 800 man hours for Tyler school grading and appropriation of 200 to provide foremen for the work. Made with ammonia instead of acid a new Ink is said to have virtually no deteriorating effect on paper.
A legend speaks of a deceased appticalist whose stomach ulcer and acid related symptoms were allegedly cured by a posthumous prescription named the Udea Treatment. In six years 54 169 letters claim recovery as free samples and seven day trials offered by May Drug Company.
A. R. Menary presented June milk testing results to the city council. The report lists numerous dairy farms with fat content and bacteria counts, marking low or very low bacteria levels for many pasteurized and raw milks.
A retrospective from the Gazette notes Fred J. Lazell leaving after 29 years to join the University of Iowa journalism program. Local figures plan a no charge high school stadium design with Cedar Rapids Society of Engineers and Architects. Various residents announce travels to Canada, Cape May, and Lake Okoboji. An Eagles excursion to Dubuque includes a Cedar Rapids ball game. The Ward 30th anniversary celebration is noted at J. M. Wilson’s Idlewild home. Library board members are named. Bever parkine service begins with a 20 minute schedule.
Slow progress in the 80000 foreclosure suit of W H Lightner against the Sisters of Mercy as depositions were taken to fix a fair rental value for mortgaged Mount Mercy property. Testimony covered settlement attempts, revenue and expense details, and discrepancies between Sister Cornelia and Sister Sldephonse on net income versus costs.
A 1934 article reviews experiments by Hollingworth and Traumdtike on intelligence ratings by friends and strangers, finds low agreement on traits, and argues rewards drive achievement more than punishment. It cites wage labor advantages over slavery and notes the broader view on motivation.
Prince Henry Vladimir Albert Ernest of the House of Orange Nassau dies. Born April 19 1876 at Schwerin he was the younger son of the grand duke and married Queen Wilhelmina in 1901. A landjunker by nature he managed estates and forests and enjoyed hunting in India and other lands.
The text notes Henry choosing cabinet making as his trade and becoming skilled. It then mentions his passion for mountaineering with climbs in Switzerland. He was a chief patron of the Boy Scout movement in Holland and dedicated extensive time to Red Cross activities during and after the European war.
The text discusses women's varied motives for seeking male admiration. It asserts most women doubt nothing about their desirability, while some attract men to outdo rivals, others for thrill, or to avoid another woman surpassing them. It notes science guides views on rights of society vs individuals.
Donald R. Richberg, former labor lawyer and NRA official, is named director of a new industrial emergency committee. The group coordinates relief, public works, labor disputes and industrial recovery, reporting to the President through Richberg. Members include Ickes Perkins Johnson Hopkins.
Secretary of War Dern sails from New York aboard the steamship Ancon for an extensive inspection trip to the Panama Canal Zone. He will make a brief stop at Port-au-Prince Haiti accompanied by Mrs Betsy Dern and Major Harry Birrop his aide.
Pope Pius expressed high satisfaction with the American Catholic drive for clean motion picture films during an audience with Cardinal Dougherty of Philadelphia in Vatican City. The remarks highlighted church support for reforms in cinema content and standards.
Mayor confirms county attorney and police chief reached agreement to issue a beer permit to H. W. Duncan at 110 Fifteenth Street NE after initial rejection over a slot machine conviction. Investigation persists into why the permit decision shifted between Saturday and Monday.
Chief Tapper said the stand change followed Duncan agreeing to police regulations and that Duncan was not fully responsible for the slot machine episode. Tapper was surprised at public reaction to reversing his prior decision and explained Duncan sought why the application was rejected as objectionable characters remained at the place.
Tapper stated the city chief insisted on lawful operation and dismissal of objectionable employees, but Duncan’s agreement to comply did not remove the protest to granting a permit. The record shows tensions over conditions and the legality of the permit process.
New York AP Joseph Murphy the fourth member of the murder syndicate that killed durable Michael Malloy a speakeasy derelict must die in the electric chair at Sing Sing Thursday night Judge James M Barrett denied Murphy a petition for a new trial based on feeble mindedness and notified district attorney Samuel Foley.
Hollywood director Marshall A. Neilan filed a petition in federal court seeking bankruptcy. He states he has no assets and total debts of 195000 plus 331.50, including 66249 owed to the government for income taxes.
The fiscal year ending June 20 shows receipts of 1,972,269.34 including a 590,000 bond sale for junior high additions and disbursements of 1,043,555.87 leaving a 928,713.47 balance. PWA building fund disbursements total 158,032.41 with 441,503.99 available. General fund receipts were 811,018.96 and expenditures left a 426,? balance.
George T Hedges and wife transfer to Andrew A and Martha Holland as joint tenants full ownership of lotS and plat 172 with all covenants and taxes liens and assessments since 12 7 26. Consideration one dollar and value conveyed on 9 19 33.
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