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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1934
Page
14
The article describes intensified censorship and rumors from Germany under Nazi rule. It notes boycotts over the Jews, economic strain, and Hitler’s showmanship masking weak governance. It mentions Von Papen's warning, Bloody Saturday, and uncertain prospects for Hitler's leadership amid looming upheaval.
Riots in Nice involving sailors from the Arkansas and Wyoming left twenty American seamen injured and forty confined in ships brigs. James Kline was among the wounded with a throat wound, another seaman suffered a skull fracture, and police intervened as crowds clashed after discussions of war debts and prices.
In Chicago Mr and Mrs Samuel A Wallace were convicted of indecent exhibition after a nude marriage at the World’s Fair. Judge Francis Borrelli set sentencing for Tuesday following testimony from journalists, photographers, and James Patterson who filed the complaint after crashing the ceremony as a photographer.
A pier collapse in Philadelphia dumped about 1,000,000 pounds of raw sugar into the Delaware River after 3,500 bags were being unloaded for delivery to a refinery. The load broke through the flooring and dissolved before recovery could begin.
The text notes that such miracles are impractical in the present era even in the United States, stating that the desired result cannot be achieved under current conditions. It frames the era as one where extraordinary solutions are unavailable.
The House Agriculture Committee plans an unofficial fall decision on modifying the farm program due to widespread drought. Rep. Jones says discussions have occurred and aims to chart a course ahead of the next session. Administrators consider shifting to a long term basis and possibly making the emergency act permanent.
Jake Lenker and Paul Moore, convicted of conspiring to lead Cedar County farmers in rebellion over a 1931 cattle test, were taken to Fort Madison prison at 5:15 p.m. Friday. Sheriff Henry Eichhorn and Deputy Ray Cooley delivered them after a delayed mittimus. each faces three years. Moore said he would have gone willingly. Lenker appeared frail on their homes' porch.
A three judge federal court decision in Omaha upholds the constitutionality of the Packers and Stockyards Act. The ruling supports the Department of Agriculture in its suit against the Omaha Union Stockyards company, affirming power to reduce livestock commissions and regulate yard traders and speculators. An appeal to the Supreme Court is expected.
Clinton police formed a guard at both Mississippi River bridges after a tip that John Dillinger was sighted driving east on a local street. Armed with machine guns and bullet-proof vests, officers scoured the area for a small Indiana-licensed coupe before noon.
Report summarizes Cedar Rapids traffic toll for 1934 with figures on accidents injuries and deaths. Data indicate rising road danger and tolling impact on the city transportation system.
San Francisco labor leaders from 120 unions representing 45 000 members voted to leave the general strike decision to a strike strategy committee The move aims for brains over brawn guiding any later broad walkout as militia patrols and clashes with police shaped the waterfront violence and fear of further bloodshed
Representatives of 5 000 truck drivers and employers met with the regional labor board in a last minute bid to avert a paralyzing strike. Union men roared in approval of strike proposals at a mass meeting but delayed action until after today’s session at Governor Floyd B. Olson’s request. Other unions have not formally promised to join but leaders indicate they would back the plan.
Ortha Baker of 706 Fifth Avenue SE sustained knee injuries at 6 30 p.m. Friday when her southbound car struck a vehicle entering Third Street at Third Street and Eighth Avenue SE. The other driver left without reporting. Orren Jackson reported a collision at First Street and First Avenue E around 1 30 a.m. Saturday involving George Sturtz. an unnamed woman in the Sturtz car fainted but recovered with no injuries.
Mayo Clinic scientist Dr. E. C. Kendall says synthetic cortin, a crystalline hormone from adrenal cortex, could be mass produced. He notes Addison's disease causes muscle flabbiness and loss of appetite, recounts two fatal cases, and predicts artificial manufacture will reach clinical use to extend life.
Manila court found Jean L. Arnault, a French-born naturalized Filipino, guilty of attempting to smuggle $19,000 worth of gold from the Philippines. The gold was confiscated and Arnault fined twice its value.
Major William E. Kepner and Captain A. W. Stevens completed a successful test in a small balloon from a 400 foot pocket. They rose smoothly, faced no wind issues, and landed twelve miles away. Preparations proceed with sealing into the gondola for an altitude record bid.
Robert Brown 22 of 405 East Avenue NW, an outfielder for Iowa Electric Light and Power, was struck in the head at Daniels Park by a ball thrown by Bruce of Penick and Ford. He was taken to St Luke's hospital at 7 30 p m for examination, suffered no injuries, and was released.
Henry P. Fletcher, Republican National Committee chairman, charges the New Deal is a dictatorship aided by a bureaucratic maze and a Congress that abdicates. He speaks to about 50 000 Michigan Republicans in Jackson as Col Hanford MacNider denounces Roosevelt policy in a torchlight celebration.
James Clark and J. E. Gregory of Springville were questioned at the county courthouse by County Attorney G. K. Thompson regarding the death of E. W. Crain. Crain, 54, was found fatally injured after allegedly falling from an automobile after leaving the Linger Longer dance hall. Clark admitted knowing Crain. Gregory denied knowledge of the incident. Two Cedar Rapids women were also questioned and released.
Berlin reports Hitler seeks to calm unrest among the brown shirts after a week of gunfire. Rudolph Hess and Wilhelm Kube chosen as conciliators to reassure loyal troopers and defend the honor of the old storm troop ranks.
In Berlin two million storm troopers are placed on a month long vacation as Hitler and top aides pause after purges. The move aims to erase traces of the second revolution and avert future power struggles while Franz von Papen appears cautiously hopeful amid shifting tensions.
University of Chicago entomologists warn drought may trigger an invasion of European corn borers. The pests tunnel stalks and ruin ears while Hessian fly losses drop with aridity. Old corn stalk destruction is offered as the best control method.
Former U S treasury secretary Franklin MacVeagh died at age 96 after a 10 day battle with bronchial pneumonia in Chicago. Born 1838 in Phoenixville Pa he studied at Yale and Columbia before moving into business and later serving as secretary of the treasury under Taft from 1909 to 1913. His family included Wayne MacVeagh former attorney general and Charles MacVeagh ambassador to Japan. His son Eames and his wife were at his bedside.
The weather section notes a sharp drop in temperatures Friday night with a low of 56 degrees at 6 a.m. Saturday, after a high of 73.8 degrees Friday afternoon and a 69 degree evening dip. By Saturday afternoon the temperature rose to the upper 70s but did not reach summer levels.
The crisis in Germany moved to an international stage as Berlin revealed an unidentified Vatican spokesman urged Christians to unite against what was called nasi terrorism. The Vatican instructed Munich delegates to protest the murder of Father Emil Mahler and the denial of the Last Sacrament to Catholic victims of the Hitler revolt. Reports said executions continued despite government claims of a halt, with deaths near 200. The regime promised to publish a list of 46 names on Monday.
Vatican activists rally Saturday amid reports of priest killings in Germany. Fathers Emil Muhwera Sabot and other clergy were allegedly executed under Hitler orders. Officials fume over denial of sacrament to the condemned as Vatican gathers evidence for a war white book.
A Vatican spokesman urged Christendom to unite against Nazi terror after a Pester Lloyd interview cited Vatican anger over Catholic leaders slain in Germany. He named Erich Klausener, Hubert von Boeck, Father Emil Mahler, and others targeted, insisting Allied support across faiths.
Robert Barge 12 son of Mr and Mrs G K Barge of 1832 C avenue NE suffered a fractured skull cuts on his left knee and bruises after being struck by an automobile on C avenue near his home at 1250 pm Saturday He is in critical condition at St Luke's hospital The car driven by C D Cash 1702 avenue NE swerved to miss the boy but he turned and ran into the side of the car Police report the door handle of the car apparently struck the boy's head
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