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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1933
Page
1
A column reflects on Independence Day symbols and policy shifts. It discusses fireworks regulation, Roosevelt isolationism, European debt, dollar decline, Pickford Fairbanks divorce chatter, bread price postponement, and US export lending to Russia via Amtorg guarantees.
The United States blocked adjournment at the world economic conference as France and the gold bloc pressed for an early end. Hull urged delay until Wednesday, Chamberlain suggested Thursday, while the American British coalition stalled the move. Debate continued amid a mood of frustration over Roosevelt’s currency stance and the stalemate into the fourth week.
No action was taken on the proposed advances in bread prices scheduled for Iowa. John F Currell of the Iowa Bakers Association said members have been notified to withhold any increases. About eighty five percent of Iowa bread output comes from member bakers. He awaits word from the American Bakers Association headquarters.
The text discusses recognizing Russia's tactics while noting several ways to avoid direct answers and seek substitutes. It analyzes evasive language and strategic avoidance in discourse as a method to bypass direct confrontation or explicit choices.
A sermon urges justice as the core of faith quoting Amos and Jesus. It argues justice binds society, compares it to the river of righteousness, warns against vengeance, and claims love born of justice frees humanity from cycles of wrong.
Hollywood memorial notes Helen Carlyle aged 40, veteran actress and former wife of Hampton Del Ruth. She died after a long illness and was buried Tuesday in a Hollywood cemetery. Carlyle began in Keystone comedies with Roscoe Arbuckle and Mabel Normand and recently acted opposite George Sidney in The Royal Wife.
Henry G. Kastlin, a Burlington railroad foreman from Des Moines, reports losing 36800 dollars in a broker’s tip racket at the World’s Fair. He says he handed over 800 in cash and 36000 in negotiable bonds after meeting a man calling himself William Walker who vanished with the money. Other victims reported in earlier weeks include Wisconsin men and a New Yorker.
Traffic desk notes rough figures for Cedar Rapids with counts of accidents injuries and fatalities. The fragment shows 160 savings 183 but lacks full context and dates.
President Roosevelt will return to duty amid key decisions on recovery programs including industrial controls, agriculture and public works funded at 3.3 billion. He faces southern cotton growers’ resistance to crop destruction and must consider Johnson’s first textile code with regional wage and hour rules. A labor leaders’ push for a universal 30 hour week adds pressure as New York apparel, steel, oil, coal and auto codes loom.
President Roosevelt came ashore Tuesday night at Annapolis and immediately motored to the White House, reaching it just before 8 30 p.m. E S T.
Johnny Livingston of Aurora Illinois won the free for all main event at the Independence day program in Chicago piloting a Cessna to take the $5,000 prize. His fastest lap was 213.40 miles per hour and his average 204.54 but officials rechecked calculations after pilot objections. Art Davis of Lansing Michigan finished second.
Berlin reports Germany has asked The Hague to issue a temporary injunction to halt Poland’s land reform measures viewed as discriminatory against German landowners. The appeal emphasizes legal action to protect German property interests abroad.
Los Angeles report says screen actress Helen Twelvetrees was named in a federal income tax suit alleging she owes $1,056 on the 1932 assessment. Studio executive Harry N. White was also alleged to owe $189 for 1932.
Hitler cabled approval in principle of a draft treaty with the Vatican and German vice chancellor Franz von Papen will initial for Germany. A formal signature is anticipated later in Rome with Pope Pius XII congratulating Von Papen on the accord.
Dublin based Irish Press editorial lauds the United States at the London economic conference. It states Americans have achieved what Ireland has yet to, and that Irish sympathy and admiration lie with the U S amid global efforts to isolate it.
Mrs. Ida B Wise Smith of Des Moines Iowa was chosen president of the National Women's Temperance Union at its 59th convention in Milwaukee She will succeed Mrs Ella A Boole of Brooklyn NY She is a long time temperance activist and known as a radical who has worked with sheriffs and law enforcement officials She observes her sixty second birthday and has led temperance efforts for fifty years Other officers named include Vice President D Leigh Colvin Secretary Anna Marden Treasurer Margaret C Munns Recording Sara Hoge Assistant recording Nelle Burger
Washington reports Henry Ford may be drawn into a Senate stock market investigation over charges by Detroit banker Herbert Wilkins that Wall Street helped trigger Ford’s bank holiday to seize his deposits. The committee will study the claims if proof is provided and may call Wilkins.
William Goyer, 18, was injured when a toy cannon loaded with gunpowder exploded at his grandparents' Iowa City home. A fragment struck his right leg to the bone, and he was brought to St Luke's hospital for first aid.
The article reports July Fourth celebrations across the United States including Point Barrow Alaska where Eskimos joined in flag rituals and a ten mile Arctic ice dog race. It notes diverse groups such as Chinese Japanese and Native communities celebrating with traditional sports and parades.
Chicago drew a crowd exceeding one million for the major July Fourth celebration. Visitors packed the World’s Fair grounds, the air races at Municipal airport drew 60,000, and 25,000 attended horse races at Arlington Park. Weather was ideal and crowds kept safety measures in check.
Washington AP Hugh 8 Johnson urged Tuesday to push amendments to state laws that block nationwide application of the national recovery act. Wisconsin already passed an amendment. California and Ohio have bills pending. Johnson said the policy is to cooperate with the national government to rehabilitate industry and ensure fair competition across intrastate and interstate commerce. He noted the recovery act administrators can guide the law past state obstacles using existing legal powers.
In San Ysidro a burglar trapped at a gasoline station threw an iron bar at owner Joseph Sota. The bar hit a wall, bounced back, and knocked the burglar unconscious. Police have not identified him.
Lieut. Col. Roscoe Turner won the $7,500 Thompson trophy race at the 1933 national air races with an average speed of 241.051 mph. Jimmy Wedell finished second and Lee Gehlback third in the five‑plane event, while Wedell‑Williams ships took the top three places. Turner fell short of a new record, trailing Doolittle’s 252.686 mph mark set in 1932.
The Vermont Boy Scouts paid tribute to Calvin Coolidge birth anniversary and his Plymouth Notch burial site. A wreath and field flowers honored the late president as dignitaries and local citizens observed the 61st birthday remnant.
The nation marked Independence Day with sparse observances in Cedar Rapids and widespread celebrations elsewhere. The early tally showed 44 deaths nationwide, with several thousand injuries and extensive property damage. Fireworks caused three direct deaths and hospital burns affected thousands, while automobile crashes claimed 33 lives by nightfall despite Chicago’s Century of Progress turnout.
The public works administration predicted more men would be needed in mines and industry to support road workers than those actually building roads. They estimated indirect payrolls from the $400 million road expenditure would exceed direct road-builder payrolls by about $200 million, with labor making up roughly 65 percent of highway costs.
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