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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1933
Page
1
Iowa faces a pivotal two week count on the proposed Twenty First amendment repeal of the Eighteenth. Supporters note recent large ratifications while opponents warn of continued abstinence if repeal fails. Economic talk centers on beer legality, inflation, and relief funding amid unemployment and public works plans.
Early returns from Indiana show a strong repeal margin with 121,381 in favor and 36,120 opposed across 188 precincts. Industrial areas lean eight to one, while rural counties report slimmer gains as counties like Allen Lake Marion Vanderburgh tilt toward repeal.
Washington AP reports House leaders moved to speed a bill allowing the President to appoint a non resident as Hawaii governor. The rules committee approved a one hour debate with amendments, aiming for quick passage by simple majority after Monday’s defeat.
Philadelphia publisher Cyrus H. K. Curtis, long ill with heart ailment and age, was reported a little weaker Tuesday while recovering at his home in suburban Wyncote. His condition has persisted for more than a year.
President Roosevelt signed the Peyser-Wagner bill creating a U S employment service in the department of labor and separate employment agencies in cooperation with states.
A Cedar Rapids report details auto toll figures for the year with counts of accidents and injuries. It notes the number of fatalities and injuries, providing a concise tally of harm on local roads.
A devotional meditation warns against choosing brass over gold in work and relationships. It compares choosing expediency to uphold principle, urging deeper friendship and unwavering conviction. The piece notes moderns drift toward second best and challenges readers to pursue costly, priceless character.
Washington AP report says the Senate Military Committee seeks a BeVier and Company stockholders list amid an inquiry into a reforestation camp worker kit purchase. Louis McHenry Howe, Roosevelt secretary, testified he did not influence the sale and denied any direct or indirect interference.
Washington AP reports Congress advancing on the industry licensing measure as part of Roosevelt era recovery packages. The bill includes compulsion for noncooperation in voluntary programs, restores licensing provisions, and alters tax plans to tax corporate net worth and dividends.
Mt Clemens Michigan novice golfer W Hameister opened the season with 13 strokes on the first hole and then aced the second hole setting a surprising start for his play.
James Mattern, rested after a night’s sleep, left Omsk at 4 10 am heading to Chita about 1700 miles east in his solo round the world flight from New York. He trails the Post Gatty record by more than ten hours and hopes to close the gap en route to Alaska. The Texan secured permission to skip Krasnoyarsk and continue directly toward Chita near the Pacific.
President Roosevelt broadens veterans pay under an executive order restoring many reductions from the economy act. The order aligns with a Connally amendment, raises World War and Spanish American war allowances, expands burial costs, extends pensions to eligible children, and exempts certain federal employees and low earners.
Paris reports the four power pact among France Italy Germany and Britain aims at treaty revision under League covenant articles ten twelve sixteen and nineteen. Germany sought a 24 hour delay to consult Hitler, delaying initialing ceremonies to week’s end.
In Pittsfield Illinois Raymond Bess 32 shot and wounded Helen Cunningham 28 after she refused marriage. He killed her mother Mary Cunningham 52, critically wounded a neighbor who intervened, then killed himself as a posse approached.
Frank R Whitney longtime Cedar Rapids boxer and promoter died at his home at 3:45 a.m. Tuesday after a three week illness from heart disease. He was 48, born March 2, 1885, and spent most of his life in Cedar Rapids with brief periods in Sioux City and Warsaw. Known as the Fighting Carpenter he began boxing twenty five years ago and after retiring from the ring promoted fights and managed the city auditorium for eight years. For five years he owned Cedar Park amusement venue. Continued on Page 14 Column.
Cedar Rapids reported a 96 degree temperature at 2:30 pm under intense humidity after a 78 degree morning rise. Forecasters hinted at possible thundershowers later as the day wore on.
Temperature rose to 102 degrees in Des Moines by 2 p.m. Tuesday setting an all time June record as the capital sweltered with the state's early summer heat siege.
Sirdar Mohammad Azziz Khan elder brother of King Nadir and Afghan minister to Berlin died in a Berlin hospital from wounds after Afghan student Syd Kamel fired two shots at him in front of the legation. The envoy's adjutant Mohammed Atik was slightly wounded.
Sums from a children’s charity drive support Camp Good Health with gifts from three small boys and other contributors. The piece notes how youngsters and adults alike are moved to help, highlighting the camp’s aim of nourishment, fresh air, sunshine, and medical care for sick and needy children.
National League results show New York and Brooklyn games with varied innings scores. Several teams including Pittsburgh Chicago St Louis Cincinnati Philadelphia Boston Washington Chicago St Louis Detroit and Cleveland posted multiple results with listed pitchers and batters across the doubleheader schedule.
Iowa lieutenant governor N. G. Kraschel told the Illinois Bankers association that bankers favor national planning, arguing current policies hinder world trade. He asserted tariffs protect industry but hinder global markets and urged planning for both agriculture and industry.
Western railroad executives met at the Union League club to consider proposals to cut the basic passenger fare from 3.6 cents per mile to 2 cents for coach travel. The discussion focused on reducing the rate to ease travel costs.
A plan to raise silver prices as part of a world economic conference agenda was revealed aboard the President Roosevelt. Nations tentatively back reducing gold coverage of currencies to a minimum of 25 percent with 5 percent in silver. Banks would buy silver when prices fall and sell when they rise to stabilize silver and boost Far Eastern purchasing power. Senator Pittman defended his stance on silver interests and anticipated a London agreement on a global gold to silver ratio.
The Senate banking committee seeks broader authority after John W. Davis challenged its reach into J. P. Morgan & Co income tax payments. The move, backed by Senator Glass and Pecora, aims to push the Morgan inquiry forward while deferring tax matters for now.
A writ of habeas corpus to free Roy Pugh, a federal liquor conspiracy witness, was blocked by Sheriff Joseph Petrus who argued Pugh remains a federal prisoner. Federal officials later moved Pugh while awaiting potential contempt charges and a new writ targeted federal agent R. H. Taylor.
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