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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1933
Page
1
Verne Marshall reports two experienced Lithuanian pilots Darius and Girenus died in a forest crash near Germany after a 4000 mile non stop flight from New York. They were long time Chicago residents who set out to fly from birth city to their homeland.
Wiley Post started from Moscow 13 hours and 2 minutes ahead of the pace set with Harold Gatty in 1931, flying Winnie Mae toward Novosibirsk. Weather along the Moscow to Novosibirsk leg looked favorable as Post pressed eastward with minimal food and no extra clothing.
Citations criticize relief work conditions and urge work for aid. Edward Killian resigns, praised for public service and Cedar Rapids business growth. Aimee McPherson divorce rumors surface amid controversy. A critic questions cotton subsidies and federal seed loans. Dan Kruidemier faces ouster petition amid police department strife and calls for reform.
American delegates at the world economic conference in London rebelled against the six dollar a day food plan. Senator Key Pittman and aide Edward Bruce dined in their suite on a costly steak paid for out of pocket, after months of lamb and chicken under a Claridge's contract.
Governor Herring announced that Henry Morgenthau Jr the federal farm credit administrator would visit Des Moines on July 25 to review the farm refinancing plan assess its operation and discuss any issues with state officials. Morgenthau is due to arrive at 11 39 a m and will confer with local authorities during the trip.
A soft spoken former Russian religious leader shares views on liberty in America. He warns that losing liberty erodes all, contrasts dictatorships with freedom, and argues true liberty and religion must coexist. He reflects on Lady Liberty, foggy times, and the soul's spark as guide.
Joseph W. Harriman, New York banker and missing from a Manhattan nursing home, made three attempts to leap from ferry boats crossing the Hudson River. Deckhands blocked his jumps each time. He was last seen leaving the Twenty third Street terminal by taxi around 12 33 p.m. after ferry workers identified him from photos. Previously in May he walked out of the nursing home and later stabbed himself in a Long Island hotel to avoid return.
David Hutton a baritone singer files for divorce in superior court against Aimee Semple McPherson Hutton wife of 22 months. He cites privacy violations and alleges a hoax about a baby birth as public scandal. Mrs Hutton is at sea returning from Europe following marriage on a trip to Yuma Arizona.
Two witnesses described Zelinsky's methods in obtaining affidavits used for ouster proceedings against Dan Kruidenier public safety commissioner and associates. They testified Zelinsky reworded statements and dictated sections about alleged immoral acts during nude dancing, while a stenographer employed by Hupp recorded them. Estes repudiated several statements. The hearing opened with County Attorney Thompson declining to prosecute, as Judge Clock presides.
In Alabama Arkansas and Tennessee voters go to the polls this week in a repeal test that could shape the national campaign. Campaign leaders on both sides claim victory or momentum as Southern votes are decisive in the effort to end prohibition.
Judge George H. Bingham of the United States circuit court of appeals stayed the extradition to Virginia of George Crawford a Negro charged with murder while Crawford's counsel pursues an appeal to the U S Supreme Court.
Capt. Stephen Darius and Stanley Girenus, Lithuanian immigrants from the United States, died when their plane crashed near Soldin after a 4000 mile flight from New York. Nazi storm troopers stood guard as bodies were brought to the morgue in Germany awaiting U.S. instructions.
A $200 million tax suit against Andrew W. Mellon and other former treasury officials was dismissed by Justice James M. Proctor in the District of Columbia supreme court. David A. Olson filed the suit alleging conspiracy to defraud the government in settling foreign steamship company taxes.
Sioux Indians at the Century of Progress exposition were to make General Italo Balbo a chief during his visit to the Native Village. Balbo would be honored as he arrives with a 94 flyer air armada serving as witnesses to the ceremony.
Washington AP reports the Public Works Administration approved projects including a direct $7,400 for Iowa agriculture work at Clarinda and Charles City and $108,000 for relocating government airlines, with Iowa City listed among fifty seven cities sharing $85,000 for combining radio facilities.
F L Maytag 76 Newton Newton County millionaire and Maytag owner denied threats of a kidnap plot. Iowa authorities led by Chief Park Findley questioned reports as Maytag arrived Newton with bodyguard protection. Maytag and aides anticipated Cuba trip while Illinois officials assisted safe passage through the state.
In High Point North Carolina UP reports 3000 seamless hosiery workers and furniture operatives walked out on Monday demanding a 25 percent wage increase shorter hours and abolition of the stretch-out system. Silk and full fashioned hosiery workers did not join the strike.
The industrial recovery act committee of the National Association of Retail Clothiers and Furnishers met Monday in Chicago to draft a code of competition under the act.
Chicago police hold two men for questioning in the kidnapping of John Jake the Barber Factor. Martin O Leary and Carl Fontana, both listed as public enemies, are in Cicero police custody pending further inquiries.
London AP reports Sir John Ellerman shipping magnate and reputed richest man in England died Monday in Dieppe France at 71. Created a baronet in 1905 he controlled Ellerman City Hall and Bucknall lines and was principal owner of the Leyland line.
In game one Brooklyn led with a 10 0 0 sequence as Pittsburgh rallied 14 to 1 with strong pitching by Carrol Shaute Heimach Ryan and Lopez Outen Swift and Grace. Game two mirrored a tight finish as Pittsburgh won 7 to 7 behind Benge Thurston Shaute and Lopez with Swetenic Picinich providing the final outs. In the AL Detroit at Pittsburgh was postponed due to wet grounds with only the scheduled game noted.
Des Moines AP reports a nine state corn hog meeting to shape federal action on corn and hog prices. Delegates, led by Iowa’s Town corn hog committee, will press for a pork processing tax tax cuts and reduced pork production with Secretary Wallace and officials from Washington. Members include Oscar Helene Earl Watts R M Evans Milford Beeghley and William McArthur.
The Daily News cites underworld sources claiming that Machine Gun Jack McGurn of the Capone syndicate was killed by rival gangsters while golfing at a suburban Chicago course. Four gunmen arrived, McGurn was shot, and his body was reportedly buried in a secret location. Police officials deny the information.
Northwood AP Gilbert N Haugen former Fourth district representative in Congress is seriously ill at his Northwood home from heart weakness and complications. The 74 year old veteran, after a severe influenza attack last winter, has been unable to supervise his farms, an activity that marked his previous summers at home.
In Port Huron a private plane crash during a Veterans of Foreign Wars picnic killed pilots Henry Vermoortel 32 and George Dunn 30 and Vermoortel’s wife Fay 24. In Detroit Lieutenant Joseph Arlie Moffat 28 a National Guard officer died when a wing ripped off his plane near Wayne County Airport.
Washington UP Roosevelt administration weighs a draft uniform code for a minimum wage and maximum hours across U S industries. General Hugh S Johnson says a final version may be ready for Tuesday's White House session with the cabinet committee guiding industrial recovery. The plan, voluntary in character, seeks to boost purchasing power to stabilize prices and production amid new textile code gains and rising price indices.
Mrs Elizabeth Donner Roosevelt on the east coast secured a divorce decree from Ellicott Roosevelt, 22, son of the President, in a Minden Nevada case reported from Roosevelt's divorce action.
Fort Worth Texas socialite Ruth Googins denies engagement to Elliott Roosevelt son of the President. She also rejects plans to meet him here after his anticipated divorce in Minden Nevada and reports he will fly to Chicago following the decree.
Gen Italo Balbo accepted an invite from President Roosevelt to visit the White House late this week in Chicago. Mayor Edward Kelly presented Balbo with a great golden key to the city during his call at city hall. Balbo said the Chicago visit would remain an undying memory for all of us.
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