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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1934
Page
1
The piece notes a faction of young Republicans in Iowa pushing for changes within the GOP, arguing for private initiative in business and public liquor dispensing between state and private capital. It highlights broader tensions over labor, government aid, and national policy alongside regional politics.
Henry P. Fletcher of Pennsylvania was named party chair in Chicago after Everett Sanders resigned. The Republican National Committee backed a policy attack on the New Deal, warning of inflation and loss of American institutions, as Fletcher set out to sell the platform to voters.
The House sent the tariff reciprocity bill to the President after final action in Congress. The measure, approved 154 to 53, empowers the President to raise or lower tariff duties by up to 50 percent in negotiating trade pacts over the next three years.
Berlin reports Karl Lamprecht a Württemberg farmer died with his wife and seven children when a blaze engulfed their Eichhalden area farmhouse on Wednesday. Firefighters battled the flames as the tragedy unfolded.
A review notes the forthcoming campaign faces a doubtful outcome as observers recall the pivotal primary vote and its potential impact on party strategy and public support.
Dean Eugene A. Gilmore, head of the university law college, was elected permanent president of the University of Iowa by the State board of education. He will assume the post July 1, succeeding Walter A. Jessup, who resigned. Gilmore had been chosen acting president on April 30.
Washington reports Secretary of the Navy Swanson approved plans for building twenty four new warships. The move accompanies forthcoming naval discussions in London and signals the U.S. intent to proceed with its naval building program.
The Senate education committee approved the nomination of John W. Studebaker, Des Moines Iowa superintendent of schools, as education commissioner. The action signals support for his leadership in education policy pending full Senate consideration.
Senator Ydings proposes resolutions granting the president power to negotiate lump sum final debt settlements with foreign debtors and to pursue disarmament agreements. The plans would weigh debtors capacity to pay and wartime US expenditures by the debtors since America's entry into World War I.
Washington dispatch notes that the looming war debt crisis endangers Roosevelt’s reciprocal tariff program. Debts totaling over 11 billion dollars due June 15 may prompt borrowers to press debt issues in tariff talks. Britain holds about 4.713 billion, and officials expect debt topics to surface despite congress restricting debt concessions.
Secretary Wallace told farmers in the drought heart that the present emergency may spur action toward a long range plan of agricultural production control. He said the drought does not threaten food supply due to carryovers but calls for future protection and a continuous program, outlining a 14 point plan and stressing readiness for the worst.
A devotional urging readers to find private quiet to pray and regain inner balance amid constant noise and distraction. It contrasts urgent external pressures with Jesus teaching to seek solitude, insisting mental poise and spiritual power come from regular quiet time.
Wallace argued for adequate farm reserves to help farmers weather droughts. He suggested loans and commodity stores owned by producers could fund future benefit payments during production curtailment. Critics call drought a flaw in agricultural planning, while supporters view it as evidence for adjustment programs.
Samuel Insull Jr., former utilities magnate, loses bid to avoid trial on charges of illegal bankruptcy and mail fraud. Judge Sullivan sustains government demurrer to petition claiming he was shanghaied in Turkey and unlawfully brought to Chicago. Insull must appear for arraignment Monday. bond remains at 250000.
In Des Moines AP report the Iowa gubernatorial primary results show Republican turnout with Turner at 123,922, Calfield 111,346, Knutson 58,230, Short 42,542 after 2,416 of 2,452 precincts reporting. Democrat counts list Hervin 104,076, Finch 19,060, Zylstra 14,701 with 2,351 precincts reporting.
An old quoted reflection notes the value of inner quiet to help others despite distractions. It emphasizes steadfast center, calm understanding, and the ability to lift a load for those in need, recognizing the secret of quiet as essential for service.
President Roosevelt signed the stock market bill creating a five member federal regulatory commission. Though members were not named, James M. Landis, then on the Federal Trade Commission, is expected to be named chairman.
Sixteen Iowa counties are named secondary drought areas including Buena Vista Cherokee Clay Dickinson Emmet Ida Lyon Monona O Brien Osceola Palo Alto Plymouth Sac Sioux and Woodbury. Restrictions on government rented acres for forage crops will be relaxed as part of the relief.
Florence Rice daughter of Grantland Rice noted sports commentator was scheduled to arrive Wednesday by airplane to begin a career in the movies.
Secret talks in Geneva involving United States Britain and France moved toward Germany rejoining the disarmament conference. Norman H Davis led the American delegation as France and Germany held behind the scenes discussions with Barthou informing French reporters of direct negotiations.
Observers say Germany's return to the arms talks and Franco Russian aid pacts could redraw the continental balance. France is urged to offer concrete procedures while Henderson pushes for a permanent peace conference and broader disarmament studies. The plan seeks committee reviews on air bombardment abolition and private war production controls.
Gen Berenguer, brother of former Prime Minister Damaso Berenguer, was killed by gunmen on the Hernani highway near here while en route to his brother. The killing occurs amid a nationwide farmers strike and rioting, with authorities tracing possible far left and labor agitation links.
In Washington the house approved extending compulsory crop control to tobacco, overriding Republican Foley cries. Democrats secured a large majority, applying the same compulsory restriction plan used in cotton to tobacco as part of a broader farm program.
AP reports Colflesh, former U S district attorney for southern Iowa and a Republican gubernatorial candidate, endorsed Turner for the fall campaign as results from Iowa primaries show Turner leading with 123,847 votes to Colflesh 111,304 and others trailing. Governor Clyde Herring leads Democrats with a strong renomination margin, signaling a competitive fall election amid shifting party strength and turnout patterns.
A campaign address stresses loyalty and accountability to voters at the polls. It cites the Republican party faceing a major opportunity to solve low mood economy, cut farm mortgage rates, raise farm prices, lower taxes, and win support from Iowa residents by starting from the soil to restore employment and equality in agriculture.
News copy describes a looming steel strike after leaders of 98 percent of the U S steel industry reject a closed shop. Union chiefs threaten a 100000 worker walkout, paralyzing mills June 1 6 if demands for outright union recognition are not met. Negotiations among NRA officials and magnates remain secret at the Empire State Building.
In Des Moines, C. A. Benson of Elkader narrowly defeated King Palmer of West Union for the Republican fourth district nomination by a margin of 52 votes. An unofficial canvass of 259 precincts across twelve counties displayed Benson leading in Allamakee, Clayton, Dubuque, Fayette, Floyd, Howard, Mitchell, Winneshiek, and Worth counties, with totals showing 16,071 for Benson and 15,819 for Palmer.
Members of the Iowa congressional delegation were assured places on their respective tickets in Des Moines. Further details continued on Page 2 Column 2.
A bomb of mysterious origin exploded in the wash room of the trans European Simplon express at Zagreb, Jugoslavia, partly wrecking a car. Passengers were on the platform and no one was hurt.
Fragmentary passage names Johnson Richberg and Ms Simp son as NRA administrator deputy figures. It references the Iron and Steel Institute executives and a binding code authority decision affecting a five ton-dollar manufacturing entity. The garbled OCR suggests a discussion of conferred authority and group decisions.
Iowa primary results show candidates for lieutenant governor and other state offices. The latest tabulation highlights leading contenders and official tallies awaited by campaigns as Wednesday night updates arrive.
Two aviators were killed and five seriously injured Wednesday in crashes involving two Army and Navy aircraft. The incidents occurred as crews tested flight operations, with investigators reviewing the scenes for causes and safety implications.
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