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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1934
Page
1
A roundup cites Senator Thomas criticizing George Harrison over international money stabilization, a widow in Eau Claire hiding 810000, and Roosevelt era concerns on inflation, safety, and propaganda. It notes Nazi propaganda fears, Chicago traffic reforms, and modest relief spending while highlighting Mrs. Roosevelt’s unofficial role and sterilization law delays in Polk County.
London reports France signals willingness to ease arms limits and seek a European pact with Britain and Russia. Observers cite a potential shift toward neutrality and joint fleet deployment while protecting Belgium and the Low Countries. Details point to a prewar style accord with naval and air cooperation.
French foreign minister Louis Barthou said before leaving that Britain would come to France's aid if the Franco Belgian region is invaded by a foreign power, signaling allied support in case of aggression.
The James C. Scholls of Maywood Illinois mourn three children lost to status thymicolymphaticus a rare abnormal thymus enlargement. Betty Annabelle aged 2 died after illness Sunday and Monday Roberts James and the second child perished earlier in similar fashion with no known cure.
Gov. Herbert H. Lehman granted a one month stay of executions for Mrs. Anna Antonio and two male accomplices to August 6 pending an appeal to the New York Court of Appeals. A new trial bid cites newly discovered evidence regarding the husband slaying.
In Chicago Col Theodore Roosevelt urged a gathering of young Republicans to confront the Roosevelt administration. He denounced the NRA and AAA as colossal bureaucracies and warned of fear and regimentation undermining the Bill of Rights.
John Lazia, a key ally of Kansas City political boss Tom Pendergast, was killed in a dawn ambush on Armour Boulevard. Gunmen using a Thompson and shotgun fired as he exited his car, sparking a police sweep and raids on rival figures like Joe Lusco amid a history of violence tied to municipal power.
The new labor relations board calls twenty regional agency leaders to Washington for weekend conferences as the administration seeks a united crackdown on labor unrest. President Roosevelt monitors wireless updates aboard the Cruiser Houston as disputes intensify nationwide. Secretary Perkins signals optimism that the West Coast longshoremen strike could end if unions honor a sympathetic slowdown.
Efforts to avert a general strike by 25 000 workers stalled after the employers advisory committee refused to adopt regional labor board recommendations. The General Truck Drivers and Helpers union warned of a strike if a closed shop isn t agreed by 8 p m Wednesday. Conciliator E H Dunnigan said the committee representing 166 firms rejected the board s recommendations.
Republic Steel, the third largest in the industry, announced it would sever contract relations with the Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers in its Warren district plants. The move ends a 20 year arrangement as the company cites danger that Amalgamated management may fall under radical "rank and file leaders" influence.
Charles Ponzi, the famed get rich quick financier, plans to appeal his deportation order to the highest federal courts. After Secretary Perkins denied his stay extension, he will seek a writ of habeas corpus in federal district court and then pursue the U S Supreme Court if needed.
The Farm Credit Administration announced that sixty four counties across California Kansas Nebraska Texas Idaho and Montana were added to the primary emergency drought area list. Loans may be made to farmers to buy feed for livestock and to produce forage crops.
In a 1934 Newton wartime era reflection the author argues for a redefined national aim toward more justice security happiness and liberty for all. He warns that a philosophy of acquisition has harmed society and urges closer cooperation and practical fraternity to secure the good of everyone.
The eccentric elderly thief wrapped stolen soap in US$1000 bills and left a large fortune to legal heirs in the will of Sarah E. Smith-Scollard. Seattle attorney Wilmon Tucker appointed administrator as investigators hunt across Canada and the United States for missing millions. The heirs contend the estate may be valued highly, with searches planned in Canada, Virginia, Iowa, Kansas, Oregon and Washington.
Mrs. Katherine Budd of Brooklyn asks Supreme Court for a license to continue making artificial flowers at home. She claims the NRA ban halted her $18 to $25 weekly income, as she cannot work outside the home to care for two young children. The order directs the State Labor Commissioner to show cause why a license should not be granted. The case could affect about 300,000 home workers in New York.
The USDA predicts a 1934 wheat harvest of about 483.66 million bushels, far below 1933 and a multi-decade low due to severe drought. Winter wheat output is slated at 400 million, spring at 100 million, with about 91 million bushels destroyed since April.
In Washington George L Harrison governor of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York now abroad denied attempting any negotiations toward dollar stabilization or war debt settlement. He said his trip abroad was to visit correspondent banks and report back conditions, not to discuss international agreements. Senator Elmer Thomas and press reports had claimed Harrison planned informal talks on monetary topics.
AP reports Goebbels, Nazi propaganda chief, denounces British and French presses in a radio speech accusing them of slander. Munich sees a secret order to stormtroopers to surrender arms amid political tension in southern Germany. Berlin fears potato shortages as imports rise to meet emergency demand. Hitler’s Baltic vacation plans fuel speculation of a rapid return if needed. The Jewish Telegraphic Agency cites nine Jews killed during a week of revolts.
The article cites Goebbels charging foreign press with lies and compares their reports to wartime atrocity tales. It claims Hitler swiftly suppressed a revolt of saboteurs, noting the supposed death of Vice-Chancellor Franz von Papen. The piece hints at continued coverage on page 16.
Marion Mills a 19 year old University of Oklahoma beauty queen was found dead Tuesday evening in an apartment. Neal Myers 22 a university student telephoned for a physician then left. Sheriff Jennings ordered an autopsy to determine cause of death noting no signs of violence and that Mills and Myers had been keeping company.
New York dispatch reports George Sylvester Viereck claiming France diverted 80 million francs to conduct propaganda in the United States. Representative John W. MacCormack demanded proof and scheduled Viereck to testify at 4 p.m. at a special executive session of the congressional committee probing Nazi activities.
General Hugh S. Johnson announced plans to resign as head of the National Recovery Administration and urged Roosevelt to appoint a nonpartisan commission to rule the recovery unit. He said he would stay on as long as the President needs him and denied reports he planned to turnover NRA control to five subordinates.
The administrator quotes a sharp clash over NRA policies, detailing a government code allowing bidders on contracts to reduce prices by up to 15 percent. Johnson defends efforts to cut prices with builders, while Roosevelt allegedly ordered him off a planned Midwest Western tour and urged a stay in Washington.
Beverly Hills AP report says Lupe Velez will sue Johnny Weissmuller for divorce citing mental cruelty. The pair, once a public couple, are headed to litigation as details emerge of the separation.
Marie Dressler, a veteran film actress, remained critically ill in Santa Barbara California from a usually fatal disease. Public health reports indicate little change in her condition as of Tuesday with doctors noting no sign of improvement.
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