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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1934
Page
1
A fragmentary column blends political critique with cultural notes. It references Hitler era rhetoric, Hollywood morality debates, and New York vaccination trials, interweaving 1932 campaign themes, education, and Prohibition repeal. Partial items hint at NRA scrutiny, Creston water shortages, and Iowa beer parlor troubles.
Sixty uniformed Nazi storm troopers entered France at Kembs to declare they preferred prison sentences for illegal entry rather than remain in Germany. Refugees reported many troopers leaving Germany for Holland as purges intensified under Hitler. Berlin apologized to French envoy Francois-Poncet for hostile press attacks while inviting him to visit to ease Franco German tensions. Francois-Poncet listened but was not satisfied and demanded prompt action to reduce strain.
Berlin reports Rudolph Hess warned Germans to unite and forget last week’s shocks as war looms. He claimed France would attack and that any victor would face a brutal German defense. The Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung blamed French calumny and a Von Schleicher plot for chaos. Catholics held prayers for Erich Klausener as Nazi stance stiffened.
The text argues that both repeal and reform factions fail to address liquor trade evils. It urges promises to prohibit the gross abuses while condemning political extremes regardless of party. The piece frames the debate as a party agnostic call for action on temperance and public morality.
A bereaved reader laments loss and the ache of daily sunshine, birds, and a garden loved by a spouse. The piece counsels clinging to memory, finding hope through sorrow, and the faith that life and love endure beyond death.
Tarryton New York report states members of John D. Rockefeller sr immediate family are gravely concerned over his physical condition Rockefeller observed his ninety fifth birthday at his Lakewood New Jersey estate Sunday
Osservatore Romano denounces Hitler regime for cruel acts including refusing relatives access to victims' bodies and denying last rites to Catholics killed or driven to death by the Nazi state. The Vatican paper cites pagan theories of Rosenberg and calls the acts unheard of and terrifying.
Berlin AP report says the Nazi government under emergency powers raised potato import quotas. Economic dictator Kurt Schmitt, minister of economics, issued the decree as drought and frost deepen the early summer shortage.
Rapid City reports the Explorer balloon prepared for an unprecedented ascent to the stratosphere. Major William F. Kepner and Capt. A W Stevens expect dawn start from Rapid City with a 900 mile eastward flight. The gondola holds 3,000,000 cubic feet of air and instruments worth a ton for cosmic ray and atmospheric data.
Paris AP Former Minister of Colonies Albert Dalimier and two subordinates may face criminal action. The deputies committee voted to send stenographic evidence to the justice minister. Dalimier resigned last January amid rising indignation from the Bayonne pawn shop scandal.
London reports say Britain and France agreed to reinforce the Locarno pact through a friendly understanding. The accord, discussed by French foreign minister Louis Barthou and British foreign secretary Sir John Simon, would secure technical armed forces collaboration if Belgium is invaded.
Chicago an extension announced by the Western Association of Railway Executives confirms that reduced railroad passenger fares, first put into effect on an experimental basis last December, will be continued for another year.
Washington reports Treasury figures show less than half of the wartime recovery fund has been spent. About 6.67 billion dollars remains for use in the next year, with total recovery and relief authorized near 13.1 billion. Public works loans and reconstruction programs are among potential expenditures for the new fiscal year.
Cleveland AP report states a proposed merger between Republic Steel Corp, the third largest steel firm, and Corrigan-McKinney Steel Co will be presented to both boards and stockholders soon. Donald B. Gillies of Corrigan-McKinney and Tom M. Girdler of Republic announced Monday night.
Charles Ponzi, famed for the multi million dollar get rich quick scheme, has his appeal to delay deportation denied by federal officials after Secretary Perkins ordered the deportation. The decision keeps Ponzi on a path to depart the United States.
William Hultz Walker, 65, a nationally known chemist and inventor and former chief of the U S chemical service during World War I, was killed in an automobile accident Monday in Newburyport Massachusetts. He lived in Pasadena California.
The San Francisco maritime workers strike enters its third month with martial law on the waterfront and up to 2,300 injuries in coast ports. President Roosevelt’s mediation board opened hearings as threats of a general strike spread, while teamsters threaten an embargo on deliveries to San Francisco and Oakland unless demands are met by Wednesday night.
Sen Elmer Thomas accuses Gov George L Harrison of meddling in U S monetary affairs from Basel Switzerland and threatens a congressional probe. Acting Secretary Coolidge denies Harrison engaged in official negotiations while press reports spark alarm over European debt payments to U S investors.
Cedar Rapids News reports Iowa Electric Light and Power will reduce indebtness by 200000 on August 1. Remaining 250000 of 450000 in 7 per cent serial gold notes will be refinanced at a lower rate on a short term basis. New notes will retire the 250000 balance. the rest paid out. Notes called bear serial numbers M-1801 to M-2250.
Fred Richard son, a fisherman from St Louis, caught five fish in five minutes and was arrested on charges of fishing without a license fishing in a state hatchery and fishing in a public park He exclaimed No wonder they were bitng.
The District of Columbia court of appeals on Monday reversed a lower ruling and held the senate lacked power to sentence William P. MacCracken to ten days in jail for contempt connected with the air mail investigation. Brittin had also been sentenced. the court ruled that contempt cases must follow constitutional safeguards and not be summarily tried by the legislature.
Union leaders in Minneapolis and St Paul delivered a severe blow to a compromise proposal on Monday night. The General Drivers and Helpers union rejected the employers plan to permit bargaining for inside workers handling truck cargoes, deeming the offer unacceptable.
Secretary Wallace tentatively extended the 15 percent wheat acreage reduction into 1933 with a 30 cent per bushel tax and 29 cent per bushel payments to farmers. He warned the United States may increase production if London agreement terms are not met, while stressing decisions hinge on signatories’ actions in August.
Bridgeton New Jersey dispatch reports sixty people injured after two clashes between farm workers cannery employees and police and vigilantes at Seabrook Farms. Thirty two suspects were jailed on disorderly conduct charges with $1,000 bonds each, following two hour long confrontations Monday night.
Madison reports 5,000,000 farmers assail AAA as dictatorial at the American Institute of Cooperation session. Don Geyer and Emerson Ela criticize the agency for hostility to co operatives and vacillating tobacco policies while H R Tolley defends AAA aims to work with co operatives and warns against harming non members or undermining the cooperative movement. Henry Wallace to speak as sessions continue.
Postmaster General Farley, on the eve of a western speaking tour, says Republicans have no economic issue and rely on a vague constitutional issue. He notes the campaign pace, plans speeches across Mr. Farley will travel from Philadelphia to New York, Indianapolis, and other stops, delivering remarks at Democratic rallies and post office dedications.
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