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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1933
Page
1
The article notes Mrs Roosevelt declining a news photo with the Fergusons at Dallas airport while President Truman faces congressional resistance to veterans benefits and tax debates. It also covers Jimmy Mattern’s zone flight to Moscow, Chin a’s $50 million loan via the Reconstruction Finance Corporation, and other brief items on politics, aviation, and public policy.
The Justice Department holds names of more than 1,000 suspected hoarders, with orders to identify storage locations and pursue prosecutions. Attorney General Cummings calls noncompliant citizens recalcitrant and warns names may be published before action.
Oklahoma A and M co ed earns credit for aiding in recapturing Kansas escapee Frank Sawyer near Binger Caddo county after he abducted Caddo clerk Bob Goodfellow and sister Lois Goodfellow. Sawyer wounded and captured after gun battle. Lois fights Sawyer, forcing officers to close in as Goodfellow treated. Lewis Bechtel rearrested. two other escapees recaptured.
A moving picture actor talks about doing stunts without knowing the full play, likening life to a stage where each person performs a part. He argues meaning comes with seeing the whole, noting religion gives life a destination and a welcome home. Copyright 1933.
The administration rail rehabilitation bill, key to the Roosevelt recovery program, passed the House without a record vote after Senate approval. It moves to conference to resolve minor differences between the two chambers.
Joe Rock, 27, of Galesburg North Dakota, jailed Monday after being charged with breaking and entering. He allegedly forced entry into the home of Harry Carney in Lisbon Sunday night after Carney had allowed him to stay briefly, tearing a screen door and striking him when refused admission.
The navy department ordered a five day work week for all shore stations starting June 25. The change aims to standardize schedules across bases and tighten personnel policies nationwide.
Washington news: Thomas S. Lamont of J P Morgan & Co allegedly sold a long list of stocks on December 31 1930 for tax purposes and his wife repurchased the same list the next day. The Senate Banking inquiry may reveal the affair if Pecora’s request is approved. A report of direct sale to his wife was denied by committee members.
The Van Sweringen brothers acquired the Nickel Plate railroad in 1916 for 8.5 million, financed by others, then sold to a holding company at a 12.5 million profit while retaining control. Senate inquiry paused to align tax facts among Morgan partners as Pecora notes they gained control without spending a cent.
San Jose California AP says David A Lamson 30 a Stanford University Press sales manager is charged with murdering his 28 year old wife the sweetheart of his college days and will appear in court for arraignment Monday.
In Iowa City AP Ed ward A O Neal president of the American Farm Bureau federation says the nation is ready for acreage reduction to curb surpluses under the federal farm bill The Farm Bureau backs reforms to control production at the source and praises inflation and bank deposit guarantees while urging higher income taxes to fund bond issues He spoke at the University of Iowa field house to an audience of about 7900.
The Rev. F. K. Ward 78, founder and superintendent of Sunshine Mission, died of a heart attack at his home in Cedar Rapids. He led the mission for forty years, known as Gods Sunshine. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 2 30 p.m. at the Mission with burial in Linwood Cemetery.
Eighty head of purebred Angus cattle including four cows with calves at side sold for 11267 at the New Era auction at Rosemere farm. Lieutenant-Governor Nelson G. Krasch el was auctioneer. Bull stock totaled 4122 with average 188. females 7115 average 123. Largest buyer Andelot Stock farm of Warton Md owned by L D Copeland. Continues on page 12 column 5.
The Roosevelt administration won a late victory as the licensing provision was restored to the industrial recovery bill after senate debate. Congress remained split over veterans compensation funding, with bills rising from 490 million to 660 million, and a test vote expected after house amendments.
The House approved the McKeown bill allowing corporations to avoid bankruptcy by obtaining court approval of reorganization plans with two thirds creditor consent and a majority of stockholders.
The mercantile bureau of the Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce announces that downtown retail stores will close at 5 p.m. from June 15 through September 1. This summer schedule applies to downtown business districts to curb heat and encourage easier shopping.
Lefty Grove starts as a pitcher for the first time in a month guiding the Philadelphia Athletics to a 7 to 4 victory over the Washington Senators in Monday’s American League action. No National League games were played. Box scores and reports appear in the sport section.
Chicago led the statewide repeal tally with 393 566 in favor to 96 528 against from 2 138 precincts. Downstate results were closer but favored repeal with 135 691 for to 70 581 against from 784 precincts. Delegates elected to meet in Springfield July 10 to enact the repeal mandate as over 1 500 000 votes were cast.
Roy Pugh the star witness in a Cedar Rapids government liquor conspiracy case was found in Linn county jail after claiming he was abducted at gunpoint. Federal Agent R H Taylor and Special Investigator Olson located him Sunday near Memphis Tennessee after he disappeared April 5. He described being forced into a sedan by two Italians and driven to St Louis before being dumped with $200.
James Mattern, the Texas aviator, took off from an airport at 1:20 a.m. Tuesday on the third lap of his around the world attempt from New York. He started five hours and five minutes ahead of Wiley Post and Harold Gatty’s Moscow departure record, with 60 hours 59 minutes elapsed since New York. His monoplane Century of Progress was fueled with 700 gallons and prepped after repairs while awaiting unsettled weather. He met aviation experts to discuss route and Asian landing fields after a two hour sleep.
James Mattern of Texas lands his monoplane at October airport after a flight from Oslo Norway setting a new solo long distance record from New York to Kragero Island Norway.
Pilot Mattern lands at the Moscow airport after a 1,100 mile Oslo to Moscow leg in 7 hours 55 minutes. He endured heavy ice over the Atlantic and a Norway delay, totaling 51 hours 31 minutes from New York, with 700 gallons refueled, and reports fatigue but optimism for eastward takeoff.
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