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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1932
Page
1
American aviators James Mattern and Bennett Griffin wrecked their speed around the world in a peat bog between Berlin and Moscow. Both escaped serious injury after their plane failed to land properly near Borisov and they continued by train to Moscow.
Dr. W N Dalton, county coroner, ordered an inquest into the death of Smith Reynolds and set it for 4 p m Friday. A six man jury was summoned and witnesses include guests from a Reynolds dinner party and Mrs Reynolds who collapsed at the funeral and at the grave.
Forty youngsters at Camp Good Health, many with poor posture and spinal curvature, receive morning and evening exercises under Miss Margaret Porter and Miss Margaret Hayes. The camp visits the orthopedic ward in Iowa City and doctors advise on correcting deformities. Donations to the Camp Good Health fund sustain long term treatment and nourishment. it costs 4.20 dollars weekly to ensure a healthier future, so readers are urged to contribute through The Gazette Cedar Rapids.
Senate Democrats moved to persuade Speaker Garner to modify his demand for loans to individuals in the unemployment relief bill. They postponed action on the conference report to Saturday and formed a three member subcommittee—Robinson, Bulkley, and Wagner—to press for a compromise with Garner and the House conferees.
The Friday agreement fixes Germany's future reparations at about 750 million dollars, a tiny fraction of the 125 billion proposed initially. The sum was progressively scaled down from the first conference.
The article notes an accord among Germany Britain and France to settle reparations as a reconstruction contribution of 750 million dollars rather than billions. It recalls the wartime demand to defeat Germany and the Dawes Young plans and Hoover moratorium shaping Lausanne outcomes.
France and Italy insist no reparations unless linked to reductions in their war debt to the United States. England resists hinting that debt payments depend on Germany’s reparations. The United States remains unmoved by such talk.
E declined invitation to the Lausanne reparations conference. He asked for no tribute and paid his own way in the war that supported the Allies. He had loaned money to nations whose plenipotentiaries pledged repayment, questioning why he should engage in the reparations debate.
The article notes market reactions to a new German tribute deal and hints at renewed faith in world wide economic sanity after years of volatility. American markets echoed the cautious sentiment amid global financial uncertainty.
The speaker argues that European debt to the United States will not be canceled and will instead be settled or repaid. He notes an awakening in Europe as talks with Germany proceed and emphasizes maintaining payment terms despite unpopularity.
The House passes a 2.122 billion relief bill with features President Hoover opposes. The Senate plans to approve it and send to the White House where a presidential veto is anticipated.
Votes for and against the bill reveal party lines with Democrats largely united in support while many Republicans backing Hoover opponents. Dispatch notes Democrats in the Senate reportedly ready to back the bill and accept a presidential veto amid objections to private loans.
The piece condemns a $1.5 billion loan program as a massive pork barrel aimed at buying votes. It argues lawmakers intend to appeal to voters through campaign tactics fueling prejudices and passions.
Eong and Griffin were forced down in Russia on Thursday while attempting a Post-Gatty round the world flight. The trip had previously cut time for trans Atlantic and Berlin hops, but control issues caused the crash risk.
A drifting telephone buoy amid a treacherous Atlantic current offers a possible clue to the sunken French submarine Promethee. Rescue attempts remain cumbersome and vague, echoing the difficulties seen in prior submarine disasters and underlining the challenges of locating the vessel and recovering crew.
Vernon wires that Rogers sees newspapers and wonders what’s really going on. He notes Texans live off their ground, feel content despite market closes, and that knowledge is vital though sometimes fearsome.
John D. Rockefeller, in reflection on his long life, golfers on his course today as he nears his 90th birthday. He repeats a prophecy that he will live to 100, expressing calm about the years behind and ahead.
In Fort Worth Texas Mrs Della Mattern expressed relief upon learning husband James Mattern and partner Bennett Griffin survived their round the world flight misadventure when forced down at Minsk Russia. Mrs Caroline Mattern and sister Mrs G H Fuller of Dallas followed the progress via radio and papers from the home.
Mrs. Sallie McAdoo Clagett, daughter of William Gibbs McAdoo, was confined at home with head contusions after a taxi cab near Union Station swerved to avoid a collision injuring her Thursday night. Her husband is an attorney.
Middletown New York reports Ruth Gilmore daughter of film cowboy Tom Mix won an annulment from Douglas Gilmore. The couple eloped to Yuma Arizona two years ago when she was 17 and she states he did not support her after she left him three weeks later.
Ione Whiting at 1034 Sixth St NW touts small size yet big results for a bedroom and living room suite in the Gazette. The ad notes rapid reach in Rapids and Sheaton, with a dial number 2-1121 offering a special three day rate for ads.
In a dispatch from Vernon Texas Will Rogers jokes about farmers and ranch families being unaffected by political upheaval. He contrasts cattle herds with delegates at a political convention, noting branding cattle to tell them apart while delegates wear badges, implying little difference between the two.
Cedar Rapids and Iowa City police captured two men in Iowa City at 2 p m Friday for auto theft and a service station holdup earlier that day. The pair, Allen Newcomber 20 of Palmira Pennsylvania and Bruce Kimball 25 of Waterloo, allegedly stole Wilder’s car around 11 30 a m and robbed a Fifth Street SW station for 21 48. They were found on highway No 161 north of Iowa City with one dollar, and the car was identified as Wilder’s. Chief W C Benesh prepared warrants.
The Promethee submarine sank Thursday with sixty three men aboard. A telephone buoy found Friday raised hopes of life as bubbles surfaced from the wreck. Officials said occupants could possibly survive thirty six hours if able to reach air pockets.
Major General Smedley D. Butler retired U S M C a longtime Republican says he will cast his ballot for Franklin D Roosevelt and John N Garner in November. He supports a platform including a plank for the repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment or its repeal.
Youngstown Ohio report says Coitsville township trustees, after thirty minutes in stifling heat, adjourned without ruling on payment for storing the township snow plow. The plow has been stored eleven years and the bill totals 180 dollars.
Libby Holman Reynolds, former Broadway singer and Smith Reynolds widow, is cut from the Reynolds estate. Trustees say the will permits no access until Smith is 28, eight years after his death at age 20. The $15 million trust will pass to his children living at his death, including a two year old daughter with Ann Cannon.
The report lists traffic tolls for Cedar Rapids showing 149 accidents 185 injuries and an unspecified number of fatalities.
In Los Angeles a threat to Superior Judge Lester Roth led to added deputy sheriffs guarding the courtroom where Myrtle Jean St Pierre seeks 200000 dollars in a breach of promise suit against David Hutton. The note demanded instructions to bias the verdict for the husband of evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson. Testimony done, closing arguments were due, with a jury verdict expected by Saturday.
John D Rockefeller Jr., at Pocantico Hills, played nine holes on his 93rd birthday and spoke of aging, frugality, and moderation. He believes he can live to 100 and continues his daily golf routine despite reporters seeking interviews.
Hundreds write to Lorne A Milne for handwriting analysis while following rules. Include a stamped self addressed envelope with your request and 10 cents for handling charges. Cedar Rapids residents must use Cedar Rapids, In. on return envelopes and three cents postage on each envelope.
Washington reports the United States, after Lausanne, is prepared to discuss war debts with debtor nations individually. The move follows the Hoover Laval framework, with first Germany reparations resolved, then talks with Britain France Italy and others. Officials link a reparations settlement to potential improvements in German credit, totaling one to two billion dollars.
Reports from Lausanne on a reparations conference spurred gains across markets. Cotton rose about 0.50 a bale while wheat, rubber, and sugar prices climbed in major centers including Liverpool, Buenos Aires, London, and New York as traders reacted to the news.
Senator Barbour of New Jersey sought to discharge the judiciary committee to bring repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment to a direct Senate vote. Senator Norris of Nebraska indicated no objection to discharge but Democrats appeared likely to block the move, aligning with a platform for repeal.
Washington report lists Iowa House members voting Thursday on the Garner-Waener relief bill. For the measure: Jacobsen Campbell Dowell Gilchrist voted yes. Against: Cole Haugen Kopp Ramseyer Robinson Swanson Thurston.
The Allied powers accepted Germany's payment of 643 million dollars in full settlement of World War reparations, ending over a decade of wrangling. The deal replaces the Young Plan and caps Germany's liability at roughly 643 million, with estimates of total payments around 14.2 billion to date. The agreement followed conferences across Europe led by Edouard Herriot and capped 11 years of negotiations.
John Hughes Curtis convicted of obstructing the search for the Lindbergh baby’s kidnapper was granted a writ of error by New Jersey’s Supreme Court. Returnable at Trenton on July 28, Curtis faces sentencing by Judge Adam Robbins at the Flemington courthouse.
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