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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1934
Page
1
General Johnson says press fears of NRA codes were groundless as he outlines new basic codes for 300 groups. Hollywood restores exhibitor rights by ending block booking and purging indecencies, while Goebbels rages at press distortion of Hitler purges. Mississippi voters reject repeal despite moonshine influence shaping liquor debate. Tesla’s wall of force concept looms as wartime deterrence.
Waterloo IN INS reports President Roosevelt ally Johnson rejects fears of dictatorship. He says NRA aided farmers and workers, clarifies NRA differs from the recovery program, defends costs and payroll boosts, and criticizes misinterpretations while urging support for constitutional rights.
Spokane report states Senator Co. C. Dill a Democrat and Washington's senior senator will retire at the end of his current term. Elected in 1922, his service ends in 1935.
A fragmented passage discusses dangerous beliefs about white racial superiority and the need for border defenses and armed forces to prevent wholesale murder, highlighting fears of racial supremacy fueling security measures.
The piece argues modern life feels dull and routine while fascism and vibrant regimes in Europe appeal as thrilling alternatives. It laments the tepid, museum like existence at home and urges embracing the era’s color and risk to avoid a joyless, calculating life.
Budget proposal from finance commissioner Louis Burgus sets city expenditures at 1 062 570 for 1935 36 with a public hearing set for July 23 and final passage later. The levy would raise about 685 518, near Beatty Bennett limits, and Burgus notes the figure is a levy estimate rather than a final operating plan.
Chicago AP reports six workers were burned in a blast at a chocolate plant packing room. Four sustain severe injuries as damage reaches about 50000 dollars. John D. Warfield Jr. notes the explosion likely originated in a cocoa grinding machine.
San Francisco and Minneapolis are drawn into broad labor action as unions join a general strike. Thousands walk out across industries from maritime to truck driving, amid mediation efforts by President Roosevelt and warnings of possible violence without arbitration. Local and national union leaders push to include inside workers in bargaining.
Labor disputes flare with 4000 San Francisco teamsters striking in sympathy with longshoremen halting land and maritime shipping. Martial law urged in Minneapolis and St Paul as officials fear repeat violence. Duluth feels ripple effects as truck drivers’ dispute threatens food supplies in three cities ahead of Monday walkouts.
Gen. Hugh S. Johnson’s Thursday remark about the Arnold Winkleried complex puzzled listeners. The tale recounts Arnold Winkleried, a brave Swiss man who stood against Austrian lancers, taking their spear blows so his companions could overpower the unarmed invaders.
A severe electrical storm set three fires in rapid succession after a thunderous night. Lightning struck a radio aerial at W M Beaner's home on Fruitland Boulevard, a chimney at B M Duffin's on First Avenue East, and the roof of an empty house at 320 Twelfth Street SE. Firemen contained all blazes with minimal damage. Temperatures rose from 69 in the morning to 94 by afternoon after a 0.48 inch rainfall.
Dr. Rudolf Laitner of the German embassy signaled a potential protest to the State Department over General Johnson's remarks. The embassy has previously protested anti German and anti Nazi expressions in the United States and may view Johnson's speech as unfriendly to the U.S. ally.
The Federal Trade Commission launches a drive to curb false radio ads with hearings next week for over a dozen broadcasters. The action extends truth in advertising rules to radio, focusing on cosmetics foods medicines and cures, and aims to shield the public from misleading claims.
Little Rock Ark AP Coroner L C Aday filed a first degree murder charge against Frank Martin a trusted guard for the killing of Helen Spence Eaton a notorious woman convict nine miles from the state farm for women as she tried to escape Aday said he would present the case to the grand jury with the governors office backing He said Helen was shot behind the ear after allegedly reaching for a pistol and Martin claimed she refused to surrender prior to the shooting
Washington reports industry leaders urge self-government as the NRA faces anticipated demise next June. Henry I. Harriman, U S Chamber president, calls for a civil code replacing the NRA with looser labor provisions and no presidential codes authority. The National Advisory and Planning council foresees NRA end and urges preparation for standalone industry regulation.
Flames destroyed surface workings of the American Fork mine and threaten the Silver King Coalition property in Park City Utah as 200 plus miners volunteers and residents evacuate. More than 100 men from the American Flag mine were brought to the surface before the hoist was wrecked. The fire, found Wednesday night, grew dangerous Thursday noon driving crews back in Park Canyon south of town.
Pittsburgh AP reported Weirton Steel moved to arrest Blue Eagle Lodge officers of the Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers at Clarksburg West Virginia. Warrants allege witness intimidation and obstruction of justice.
Dallas based attorney general James V. Allred rules that Negroes cannot vote in the July 28 Texas Democratic primary. He cites a 1932 state party resolution limiting primaries to white voters and asserts party membership is inherent authority. The Nixon case is cited but did not settle this aspect. Allred is a gubernatorial candidate.
National League games recap with multiple doubleheaders including Pittsburgh versus New York and Cincinnati versus Brooklyn. Notable pitchers and batters listed. several games ended with large run totals and late scoring.
President Roosevelt said General Hugh Johnson remains head of the NRA and will be replaced by a commission to run the New Deal program. He noted Johnson plans a several week vacation. Roosevelt toured Balboa, Canal Zone shops, Fort Amador, and hosted Harmodio Arias before a cruise to Hawaii.
Selma Tufverson filed a perjury complaint against Ivan Poderjay, husband of missing Agnes Tufverson, alleging he lied about marital status in a license to wed. She claims Poderjay was married to Margarite Susanne Ferrand in England on March 22, 1933, and Hastings aims to have Vienna hold him for investigation.
In a surprise raid at Roberdee's Cigar store, police and federal officers seized whisky and alcohol after noon Thursday. Operator C. B. Roberdee, 55, was held on a state charge of maintaining a liquor nuisance. Liquor found under a rear pool table. stock included three pints Bourbon, two pints straight whisky, one gallon alcohol. Bond posted and he was released. A Black employee was taken to headquarters but released without charges. The store sits opposite the state liquor store.
Gov William H Langer summons a special legislative session to address his eligibility to hold office and seek re election amid federal felony conviction. The move aims to test his tenure before the North Dakota Supreme Court as Olson seeks to unseat him.
London AP report says Noel Coward, renowned playwright and actor, had acute appendicitis surgery on Thursday. He was gravely ill Wednesday night but insisted on continuing in his play Conversation Piece. Pierre Fresnay will take over his part.
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