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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1934
Page
1
A wary view of European tensions is paired with caution about stock markets, as Mussolini and Hitler draw attention to borders and threats while American labor unrest, communism concerns, and inflation worries ripple through policy, economics, and public fear.
In a Black Hills sheltered bowl near Rapid City South Dakota inflation begins as Major William E Kepner leads the Army National Geographic balloon mission. A 500 foot deep launch site, 120 crew, and a 3 000 000 cubic foot gas bag set stage for a 12 hour flight likely covering 400 to 800 miles toward Nebraska Iowa Missouri or Wisconsin. Captain Orvil A Anderson leads inflation with potential third crewman and possible inclusion of Anderson on the flight.
The article argues the period after age forty is the most dangerous, as one may grow cynical, settle into routines, and lose growth. It urges spiritual faith, self reflection, and embracing new growth to avoid stagnation and regret. Copyright 1934 Dr Newton.
Chicago officials report 800 stockyard handlers rejected a proposed settlement from the Union Stock Yards and Transit Company. The union voted unanimously against the plan, keeping the yards at a complete standstill as announced by president John Gorman.
Fragmentary line hints at Roosevelt administration strategies shaping public action as leaders display cautious resolve amid uncertain momentum.
At Mackinac Island Indiana governor Paul V. McNutt was elected chairman of the conference of governors. He succeeds Gold as leader of the group.
Labor leaders meet Gov. Floyd B Olson to revoke martial rules in Minneapolis while employers seek a reply to Olson’s July 26 proclamation. Guards patrol downtown as strike actions continue and an em- ployees’ election proposal is rejected by the strikers.
A Washington AP report shows Iowa received 6,024,946.65 of 10.8 million paid through July 23, the largest share among states. Dallas and Tama counties led Iowa with 320,572.40 and 316,413.00 respectively, as 1,242 county committees issue regular payment contracts and thousands of early agreements await processing.
The Gazette investigates Cedar Rapids PWA local labor practices focusing on the phrase where qualified in labor specs. Contractors reportedly select workers, with some home men displaced by outsiders paid low wages. future work hinges on contractor use of the so called qualification joker, Walter Rowles says the government won’t force contracts.
The Holy See refused a Arbeitsfront photograph request citing anti Catholic policy as relations with Nazi Germany deteriorate. Cardinal Pacelli sent letters on behalf of Pope Pius XI denying the request and signaling broader Vatican punitive measures. The Austrian Nazi stance toward Dollfuss adds to tensions as a potential white book outlines alleged anti Catholic atrocities.
The 1934 novel by Charles Grant features Marion Alspaugh who spends beyond her husband’s earnings, triggering reckless speculation with his employer’s funds. The tale follows chaotic consequences in Wall Street and public utilities pyramiding with a dramatic love story.
Italian and French officials discuss a tripartite security proposal to guarantee Austrian neutrality with moral support from Britain. Rome signals possible intervention if internal upheaval threatens Austrian independence, while Britain, France, and Italy weigh actions if Germany resists.
In the American League, Detroit at Chicago and Cleveland at St Louis were to be played as doubleheaders Sunday due to rain while Friday's games proceeded. In the National League Philadelphia led New York 6 to 1 after seven innings and St Louis beat Pittsburgh 7 to 4. Brooklyn and Boston games were moved to Sunday as a doubleheader.
UDINE Italy AP The new motorized Italian army units moved quicker than ever to strategic positions along the Austrian frontier on Friday The first mechanized division of about 8000 men with tanks and armored cars advanced into difficult mountain terrain They brought up motorized artillery types unseen before in combat The army trucks and tractors ran on four six or eight wheels Some units with single soldier operated miniature tanks moved toward the Austrian border from Tarvis and Monte Grado Others including bersaglieri rode motorcycles along highways from Monte.
Minnesota spends 15000 dollars daily to keep a military presence in Minneapolis. About 4000 National Guardsmen are on duty to prevent trouble amid the union truck drivers strike, with costs covering operations and guarding key sites.
Berlin AP report says Hitler, wary of hostile European stance, appoints Baron Franz von Papen as special minister to Austria to ease the crisis. Theo Habicht is dismissed over coverage of Austrian Nazi legionnaires. Frauenfeld downplays links to the revolt as press shifts tone on the event.
Massachusetts Governor Joseph B. Ely warned at a governors conference that the Democratic Party’s New Deal trend risks creating a socialistic state. He urged returning to rugged individualism while recognizing emergency measures aided recovery. He urged government limits to preserve America’s traditional form.
Brussels reports say former Empress Zita and Archduke Otto may dash to Austria in a private plane. Government orders airports on alert for sudden departures after Zita made calls to Austria including to Archduke Eugene and to Dr Wisener head of Austrian Legitumists in Vienna.
Nervous Austria braces after a day of fierce fighting with hundreds dead or wounded. Nazis hold Tauern railway tunnel. government forces struggle in Carinthia and Styria as Italian border fears rise. Vienna shelters under guard with the heimwehr at the chancellery as appeals for peace fail.
Cedar Rapids producers and distributors committee postpones final dairy agreement meeting until Monday. The written pact, ready for distribution and signatures, awaits possible revision of a price clause as a price war threat remains on hold pending approval.
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