Prices rise as farmers gain buying power and industry eyes change
A Standard Statistics report notes higher prices and expanded demand, with farmers gaining about thirty percent purchasing power in three months. Iowa shows improved business, Cedar Rapids included, amid anticipated readjustments for silk mills and government cooperation. The piece discusses wage hikes, five day weeks, and the impact on consumer prices, wages, and overall economic outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ng Standard Statistics Company
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Inferno at New Jersey celluloid plant kills nine
North Arlington fire rips through a celluloid plant and nearby homes. Preliminary evidence points to incendiarism as investigators seek two Elizabeth witnesses. Ten or more remain missing or injured, and a gas tank blast adds to the devastation. Victims include Lillian Appleyard and Margaret Latone, all from North Arlington. Damages exceed 100000 dollars.
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New Jersey
North Arlington
N. J
John E. Guidetti
Bergen County
Elizabeth
Guidetti
Alex Scheinzeit
Margaret la Tone
Appleyard
Lillian
Susan
Dale
George
Klitch
Joseph
Mildred
Latone
Margaret
Malinosky
Thomas
the Dales
Father-in-law Beating Sparks Warrant Claim in Cedar Rapids
R F McElroy 27 of 950 M St SW complained to police about his father in law Al Moore after a Friday altercation. McElroy was arrested the same day on an assault warrant, pled not guilty, and posted a $100 bond. Hearing set for June 23.
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Cedar Rapids
R. EF. McElroy
McElroy
al Moore
al Mikota
Moore
Justice of the Peace
G. S. Lightner
Cochran Portrait Highlights Western Iowa Agriculturist
Cochran, a western Iowa agriculturist, emerges as a notable individualist. The short sketch emphasizes his independent approach and distinctive character within the farming community.
Parole Sought for Cochran Killer in Milk War Fallout
Cochran, imprisoned for killing R. D. Markell during a Sioux City area milk war, seeks parole. The case hinges on a man who is dead, as Markell remains deceased despite appeals for release.
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Cochran
R. D. Markell
Sioux City
Markell
Tariff Pacts Held Back From Congress At Parley
President Roosevelt announced Congress will have final word on any trade pacts with other nations. He abandoned plans to seek authority to fast track agreements, delaying effect until after congressional review. Delegates hoped for immediate, permanent deals, but the president insisted on legislative approval. Tents Set
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Washington
INS
Roosevelt
Congress of the
United States
White House
Congress
Pekarek's Dismissal Upheld By Court
Edward Pekarek of Cedar Rapids lost his bid for reinstatement as a police desk clerk and operator. Judge H. C. Ring ruled the dismissal justified and denied the $1,320 back wages claim after Pekarek had challenged the May 15 writ of certiorari and faced testimony over alleged errors in police information handling.
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Cedar Rapids
Edward Pekarek
Tenth Street
Police Department
H. C. Ring
Pekarek
John T. Moffit
City of
Public Safety
Benesh
Dan Kruidenier
Economy Upbeat as Administration Advances Programs
Business activity rose to the highest levels in over a year as the administration neared final steps on its economic plan and Congress prepared to adjourn. Trade centers reported factories running at peak since January 1932, with rising employment and payrolls, stronger summer goods sales, and a push to promote the industrial partnership program nationally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Demands Probe of Radio Commission Favoritism
Washington AP report notes Rep. Hellzey of Mississippi proposed a congressional resolution calling for an investigation into the Federal Radio Commission to determine whether the two large chain networks received preferential treatment. The motion seeks to review possible bias in licensing and policy decisions.
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Washington
Federal Radio Commission
Hellzey
Dem
Miss
Britain to pay war debt in silver on June fifteenth
Britain plans to settle its June 15 war debt in silver rather than gold. The move, calling on an equalization fund to avoid budget impact, aims to deter exchange fluctuations and accompany the world economic conference opening. Officials, awaiting Chamberlain's official Tuesday announcement, indicate a total of 12 million pounds in silver.
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London
Great Britain
United States
United Press
Neville Chamberlain
Roosevelt
Congress
Two More Kansas Convicts Captured Near Junction Texas
Billy Woods and Clifford Dopson, two of eleven Kansas penitentiary escapees, were seized at a schoolhouse southwest of Junction Texas by federal customs officers J. A. Tilley and W. E. Kilborn after stopping their car. A loaded pistol trio and a shotgun were found, and the car had been stolen from a kidnapping victim in Missouri.
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San Angelo
Tex
Billy Woods
Clifford Dopson
Kansas Penitentiary Memorial Day
Junction
Woods
Dopson
J. A. Tilley
W. E. Kilborn
Tilley
Missouri
$25 000 Voted For Mail Contract Probe
The Senate adopted an ex resolution by Senator Black providing 25000 for an investigation of air and ocean mail contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senator Black
Dem
Huston Nominated for Iowa Internal Revenue Post
Charles D. Huston, 72, four-time Cedar Rapids mayor and lifelong Democrat, was nominated by President Roosevelt for federal collector of internal revenue in Iowa. His name went to the Senate on Friday. the salary nears $7,000 with an indefinite term. Huston has long held influential party roles and previously published the Tama County Democrat and worked in Cedar Rapids media and printing. Continued on Page 9.
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Cedar Rapids
Charles D. Huston
State
Democratic Central Committee
Roosevelt
Internal Revenue
Iowa
United States Senate
Huston
Tracr
Tama Jim” Wilson
Tama County
Laws
Board of State
Supreme Court
H. L. Stiger
Wheat Prices Jump After Crop News
Wheat and oats climbed on Saturday with wheat closing at 81 cents a bushel for December, and oats at 32.5 cents as traders reacted to a government report predicting the smallest wheat harvest since 1904 and continuing heat damage to grain.
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Chicago
Camp Good Health Fund Aims to Shelter Sick City Children
A Cedar Rapids Gazette appeal highlights Camp Good Health as a refuge from brutal summer heat for destitute ill children. It describes cabins, cool breezes, a nurse, a recreation leader, and nourishing meals funded by reader contributions to improve health and recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Good Health
Camp Good Health Fund
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Auto Toll This Year
The report tallies traffic tolls in Cedar Rapids with 145 accidents and 169 injuries recorded this year. No deaths are specified in the readable text.
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Cedar Rapids
Two Spaniards Start Atlantic Hop for Cuba
From Seville the two Spanish flyers Captain Mariano Barberan and Lieutenant Joaquin Collar left the coast with military escort to begin the longest unbroken over water flight by a heavier than air craft. They hope to reach Havana about 5000 miles away within 45 hours and may proceed to Mexico City if fuel allows.
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Seville
Spain
Atlantic
Mariano Barberan
Joaquim Collar
Havana
Cuba
Mexico City
Taviada
Mattern Resumes World Flight Attempt From Siberia
American aviator Jimmy Mattern pressed toward Khabarovsk after leaving Irkutsk, aiming to hop to North America. He trails Gatty and Post’s 1931 record, already days behind the pace as he continues his solo circumnavigation and battles against time.
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Mexico
Mattern
Moscow
Jimmy Mattern
Bukhlovo
Siberia
Rukhlovo
Chita
Khabarovsk
Siberian
Russia
Jimmy
Khabarovak
North American
Harold Gatty
Wiley Post
Gatty
Post
Irkutsk
New York
Regatta Tickets On Sale Sunday in Cedar Rapids
Tickets for the Mid-West outboard motorboat races at Ellis Park waterfront Cedar Rapids go on sale Sunday at Belden Hill's cigar store and Lyman's Smoke Shop in the morning and after 12 noon at the grounds. Sponsors are the Young Business Men's Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce.
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Cedar Rapids News
Ellis Park
Cedar Rapids
Belden Hill
Lyman
Young Business Men’s Bureau of the
Chamber of Commerce
Mercury Nits 96 to Tie Season's Record
Scorching heat in Cedar Rapids pushed the thermometer to 96 at 1 15 p m Saturday tying the season’s mark set Tuesday. Humidity was offset by a light breeze as the day began with a 78 degree reading at 7 a m and 86 by 9 a m.
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Cedar Rapids
Mercury
Parading Teachers Clash With Mounted Police In Chicago
In Chicago the sale of 1932 tax warrants Saturday freed 2 million dollars to back pay public school teachers. Seven thousand teachers demonstrated to protest more than 19 million dollars in overdue salaries, clashing with mounted police who were repulsed by teachers amid threats of violence. A further protest was planned for June 27.
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Chicago
INS
Approve Reserve Board Nominations by Senate Committee
The senate banking committee approved Saturday the nominations of M. S. Szymczak of Chicago and J. J. Thomas of Nebraska to join the federal reserve board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
M. S. Szymczak
Chicago
J. J. Thomas
Nebraska
Federal Reserve Board
Senate Banking Committee
Final congressional push clears veterans and public works bills
In a White House conference Rep Pou Dem N C said veterans compensation amendment would be reported out immediately. Congress aimed to adjourn Saturday night after a session racing to finish the $3.3 billion public works bill and veterans relief compromises.
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Washington
White House
Rep. Pou
Dem
N. C
Roosevelt
Rules Committee
House
Congress
Senate
Large Emergency Spending Bill Wins House Approval
The administration's 3.46 billion emergency appropriation bill passed the House and heads to the Senate for final action. A fourth deficiency bill recommended at 3.459 billion funds Roosevelt era recovery programs, including 3.3 billion for public works under the industrial recovery plan.
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Washington
House
Senate
INS
Congress
Tennessee Valley
Cove Creek
Muscle Shoals
London
Farm Credit Act
Federal Trade Commission
Federal Home Loan Bank Board
Labor Department New Employment Service
Treasury
Federal Land Bank
Federal Land Banks
Federal Savings and Loan Associations
New Home Owners Act
Senate Clause Knocked Out of Industry Bill
Congressional conferees struck from the industry bill the Clark amendment ending tax exemptions for all securities. They also flagged opposition to La Follette and Borah amendments amid a fight over tax schemes and antitrust provisions. The debate centered on funding a large public works program and extending exemptions and disclosures while eyeing adjournment timing.
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Washington
Congressional
Industrial Control Public Works
Congress
Senate
Idaho Republican
House
Turkish Rail Wreck Leaves Dozen Dead or Missing
Twelve people were killed or injured and about fifty feared drowned after a derailment of the Taurus express near Eskishehr. The train bound for Adana was derailed by floods, raising fears for passengers missing or stranded.
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Istanbul
Turkey
Eskishehr
Adana
Angola
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Owa
Secretary of
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Herring
Jaarmers
Mr. Roosevelt
Edward O'Neal
American Farm Bureau Federation
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Niles
Bulletin
Atlantic Pyroxylin Waste Company
John Jackson
Polce
Radio Commission
Britain
London Report
Kansas
C. D. Huston
Lester DeYarman
Pete Madson
Sceneeeseneoe
Veterans Bloc
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