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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1932
Page
7
A sudden mountain storm unleashed a 15 foot wall of water in the Paillon riverbed at Nice. Forty to fifty people, including families, were swept to death while sleeping in the dry riverbed now roofed as a roadway. Two bodies recovered and nine rescued by Thursday afternoon.
authorities probe a possible professional gunman killed Smith Reynolds heir to millions while courting Libby Holman. investigators consider extortion plots traced to racketeers spotted Reynolds in New York and suspect a long running conspiracy. Reynolds reportedly feared danger and carried a pistol at times before the fatal sleep time shooting.
Gov. Franklin D. Roosevelt sails his 40 foot yacht Myth II from Cuttyhunk Island toward Buzzards Bay en route to Cape Cod Canal. He plans a Woods Hole stop with former ambassador Charles R. Crane and expects to anchor near the canal tonight.
Residents reported a loud thud outside a suburban mansion suggesting a person may have fallen from a tree or balcony near the residence. No further details were provided about injuries or identity.
In Washington a key meeting of the national prohibition board of strategy debated whether to back President Hoover again despite the Republican platform’s cautious planks. Most leaders favored remaining with Hoover, with few backing a third party or Borah. Twenty nine straight pro retention statements bolstered Hoover as the best bet.
Readable fragments show a dense radio timetable listing performers and show times across networks NBC CBS and regional stations. Names include Rudy Vallee Irene and Clara Lu, with orchestras, pianists and variety acts scheduled through morning, afternoon and evening slots.
Gov. Carlton says Florida will vigorously prosecute Captain George Courson and Guard Solomon Nigg in the sweat box death of Arthur Maillefert. He calls the incident a rare exception in Florida prison life and notes prisoners are generally well treated. Maillefert was found dead in a sweat box during punishment.
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