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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1934
Page
5
Washington AP reports the 30 cent per bushel wheat processing tax will remain in force as the new marketing year begins July 1 and likely for some time. Administration officials reject calls to cut the tax, citing potential increases in future benefit payments and the act's provisions relaxing action before the new year.
The city faced heavy demand as 26 milk stations in Manhattan and the Bronx sold thousands of quarts at 8 cents. Many applicants were turned away while officials work to boost supply. Each buyer could purchase two quarts as the city seeks new sources.
Pietro Alesi 43 faces murder charges after authorities label strong evidence against him in the mass killings of five relatives at a California home. Prosecutors warn charges will be filed unless new evidence emerges. The victims include cousin Joseph Fazio 45 wife Maria 43 daughter Lena 22 and son John 25 plus Lena Ammiscant 2. Alesi denied involvement claiming the authorities have the wrong man. The weapon, fashioned knife found in Fazio home sink. bodies located near a mill pond and brush.
Yvonette Bacon and Ralph Cue were married Saturday at Rev J B Ackman home in Oelwein with Rev Hallett officiating. Attendants were Leroy Whiteford and Ruth Edel. Both alumni of Randalia High School, bride studied at Iowa State Teachers College and Upper Iowa University. They plan to live in Waterloo where Cue works for Gamble Robison.
Washington insiders report Henry P. Fletcher new GOP chair says Republicans will probe weak spots in the Roosevelt New Deal to win control of Congress. He aims to coordinate with party leaders, set up western and national headquarters, and heal intra party rifts as they plan a broad, year long campaign. In Iowa Anamosa a fire threats park grounds but was contained by golfers with nearby supplies. In Tipton funeral services were held for Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Pfaff pioneer resident of Cedar County.
The article projects that if births keep falling the population of England and Wales will reach its highest level in 1937, based on current demographic trends and projections.
The Walther league of St Pauls Lutheran church presented Think It Over at L C A hall but weather prompted a repeat performance. Cast includes Evelyn Miehe Edna Sondermeyer Marjorie Maurer Ernest Claus Evlen Maurer Verena Nieman Wilma Meyer Harry Fisher.
An Anne Adams pattern feature describes a frock with refined scallop details and flattering line for mature figures. It promotes cotton fabric dresses and provides sizing 36 through 48, with 355 yards required for size 36, plus illustrations and step by step sewing instructions. Order details list pattern number 1910 and the Cedar Rapids Gazette pattern department in New York for 15 cents, with book and pattern priced at 25 cents.
A district court issued a mandamus directing Public Safety Commissioner Kruidemier Chief Tapper and Mayor Neill to restore Rob ert C. Hopwood to his police department telephone operator desk position. Hopwood a World War II veteran won a temporary injunction and invoked the soldier's preference act after dismissal notice on March 29 effective April 15.
Vera Capes twenty six negress of 323 Ninth avenue SE was given an indeterminate five year suspended sentence on a keeping a house of ill fame charge in Rockwell City district court. The penalty requires she remain out of state and follow conditions. She also served a forty six day jail term on a 1928 illegal transportation of intoxicating liquor case after vanishing from arrest.
George R Griner of Cedar Rapids running as Republican for Rapids Township justice of the peace in the June 4 primaries reported campaign spending of 136 72 dollars. The filing details expenditures and campaign finance activity for the candidate.
Cedar Rapids Exposition seeks contestants for its Progress Queen title. Entrants must be 16 to 25 years old and reside in Cedar Rapids or within forty miles. Include a recent photo. entries due by midnight Saturday June 23. provide name address city and telephone. Photos not returned.
Judge A B Clark granted T G White a default judgment against O F E Melugin and Hazel Melugin in district court Tuesday morning in a lease action. The hearing follows an agreement to turn certified to County Auditor Robert M Vesely on Monday.
Louis Rude Payne, 21, former military school student, faces a Tuesday hearing to enter an insanity plea for the ax murder of his mother Carrie Payne and his brother Robert, 14. Alienists are to be appointed to evaluate the defendant who confessed but offered no motive.
Clarence A. Darrow of Dubuque and Joan K. Reinhart of Marion obtain a marriage license. Clyde D. Wilson of Escanaba Michigan and Dorothy M. Neal of Mount Vernon also secured a license.
A four member Iowa committee met Secretary Wallace in Washington to secure changes in drought released corn charges. The AAA will carry only proportional interest and insurance, lowering per bushel carry costs. Officials stated corn hog checks will be rushed to Iowa, while drought relief efforts continue.
Caterpillars attacked a rail line near Fort William Ontario delaying a Winnipeg train for over two hours. Insects spread across poplar trees stripping leaves and branches, threatening the local area.
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