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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1932
Page
21
The item traces postwar reparations talks with references to the British, U S debt arrangements, and party platform debates on war debts. It notes Democratic calls for immediate act modification and the political push for wet votes in the upcoming election. It also covers local issues from Aimee Semple McPherson allegations to park damage claims and milk price manipulation.
The House approved a 2.122 billion relief measure 286 to 46 and sent it to conference. An added Democratic amendment requires monthly reports to Congress on all future Reconstruction Finance Corporation loans. Senate delays postponed conference to tomorrow as both chambers pursue adjournment this week.
Senator Glass proposes a constitutional substitute to repeal the Eighteenth Amendment but ban liquor sales in saloons and shipments into states where it is unlawful. The amendment would take effect only if 36 states ratify within seven years, with federal and state enforcement powers.
Washington dispatch reports leaders of the national prohibition board of strategy meeting with officials to push President Hoover to champion their cause under the damp plank. They confirm no third party plans are considered.
Chicago endures a 95 degree day as heat waves roast the nation. Prostrations cause multiple deaths from McKeesport to Oklahoma City while beaches draw crowds in southern Michigan and states record July highs with Kansas towns posting above 100.
Two heat prostrations were reported in Cedar Rapids as the temperature rose to 97 degrees at 2 30 p m and stayed for three hours. Gus Fuehler and E C Zerbee were affected while working and were treated at home. The day saw a record high with 86 at 7 p m and a 24 hour low of 72 near midnight.
John Ringling, recovering from a foot infection at a Coney Island hotel, denies rumors that his legs were amputated. He quips that he has two legs and was not walking on his hands, as claimed in the report.
The Miami News quotes Rev. H. Dobson-Peacock alleging New Jersey state police used harassment, hanging a garment over the Lindbergh baby to coerce statements. The clergyman says Curtis faced gross prosecution while Curtis, a former Norfolk boat builder, recently drew jail time and a $1000 fine for obstructing justice.
Mrs. Ellen M. Noe of Memphis charged her husband Dean Isaae H. Noe Episcopal rector with abandonment after he reached spiritual perfection. The circuit court of appeals refused to grant a separation and denied the divorce. She planned to appeal to the supreme court, continuing the fight.
A severe fire ripped through Coney Island’s boardwalk destroying over 1 million dollars in property. Firefighters from more than thirty companies battled the flames for hours, sparing Steeplechase Park. No injuries were reported.
Dr Frank A Aimone 45 head of Mount Alto veterans hospital was shot and killed by Frank Cassell 40 a disabled veteran and former patient Cassell captured immediately but refused to talk Cassell formerly of Detroit is the suspect in the Wednesday attack in Washington D C.
Eleven year old Lucy Graux sought help at the hospital for her injured poodle Trixie. Four surgeons performed anesthesia and an operation, saving the dog. After the procedure the doctors refused payment and said Lucy’s happiness was payment enough.
Complete summaries of major league baseball games are included in this issue. Results of semi final matches in the state amateur golf tournament are also listed.
The senate farm bloc won a belated victory with passage of the Norbeck bill for direct bounties to farmers on wheat, cotton, and hogs used domestically. The program would pay farmers bounties equal to tariff rates on the specified commodities, repayable at processing points as an adjustment charge, with hopes for broader agricultural aid legislation in the coming year.
About 1 200 veterans from the Far West occupy Capitol grounds on the second day and vow to stay until Congress adjourns. Leaders oppose the move but action near adjournment may come as the House considers relief bills to lower loan interest and permit borrowing against veteran certificates.
In Scrbner Nebraska K A Simerka a druggist was tied with adhesive tape by two men who robbed his store of twenty dollars before fleeing. The incident occurred in a back room of the shop and the victim was left unharmed. Police were alerted and are investigating.
Linn county supervisors trimmed the 1933 tax plan projecting a $157,845.65 saving. The levy totals 35.8 mills outside Cedar Rapids and 22.3 inside for county purposes. The 1933 general fund would be $218,000, with $158,000 raised by tax. Expenditures in prior years exceeded the lowered plan, and road maintenance and bridge bonds affect Cedar Rapids differently.
A United Press report details how lawmakers modify the new economy act to shield relatives from payroll reductions. Several congressmen increase wives salaries or swap relatives, with few being dropped, while many wait for the furor to subside and hope to fund election campaigns through clerical and petty allowances.
Will Rogers argues against President Clinton's loan relief plan, claiming government aid should fund jobs and feeding people but not loan money to individuals to pay debts. He uses humor to warn against shifting creditors and unsustainable borrowing.
Forsyth county grand jury discharged without action on the Reynolds death case. The panel finished at 5:20 p.m. and filed a report with Judge M. W. Barnhill that mentioned nothing about Reynolds. Libby Holman retreated from press scrutiny to her sister’s home amid family shielding.
Hollywood report says actor Harry Bannister, ex-husband of Ann Harding, is engaged to Nancy Lyon an 18 year old Los Angeles daughter of attorney Milas Lyon. Lyon confirms they are very good friends and engaged. Lyon is a United Artists studio acting student and condemned graduate of a prestigious local school.
Uruguay cuts diplomatic ties with Argentina after declaring the Argentine stance unfriendly over a recent Buenos Aires visit by the Uruguayan cruiser. The dispute follows tariff hikes and a failed customs negotiations involving Argentina Uruguay and Brazil.
Secretary of Labor Doak approved Betty Gow former nurse of the Lindbergh baby kidnapping for a reentry permit to return home to Scotland She had sought permission to visit her homeland as part of her case in Washington network reports.
Congressional action on the $390 million army appropriation bill was completed Wednesday, finalizing the last annual supply measure. The bill now goes to the White House for approval.
London reports Sir John Simon announcing an Anglo French accord built on candor and friendship to exchange views, work toward disarmament and economics, with four points stressing mutual informing, cooperation with other delegates, a disarmament path, and non-discriminatory trade during pending treaty talks.
Reports from Paris and Geneva describe Edouard Herriot announcing a new Anglo French compact aimed at pacific aims and Lausanne style gentleman’s agreement. An American observer suggested the pact signals a united European front on reparations disarmament and related issues.
Washington AP: The Senate Foreign Relations Committee rejected the McKellar resolution seeking Hoover's views on government actions connected with the Lausanne reparations agreement. The move failed in the committee by a vote of four to ?.
Byron G. Allen of Des Moines filed an amendment to Senator Smith W. Brookhart’s primary expense report showing $5,357.97 spent for the candidate, raising the revised total to $6,532.61, the largest among senatorial race expenditures. Henry Field, who beat Brookhart for the Republican nomination, spent $4,175.39.
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