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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1934

Page

13

Washington gossip links Fletcher Nye exchange and Hoover debt gain

The piece recalls Henry Fletcher turning down the Republican National Committee chairmanship after a long Chicago call and notes Herbert Hoover's role in Fletcher selling stocks for $160,000. It praises Key Pittman for swift treaty work and Cordell Hull shaping state department policy.

Washington Republican National Nye New Mexico Bronson Cutting Roosevelt Wisconsin Bob la Follette Chicago Republican National Committee Herbert Hoover Henry Fletcher National Republican Fletcher Hoover Tariff Commission Commission

Powers Protest Chinese Pirate Act

Japan and Great Britain protest seizure of five British sailors and a Japanese by Chinese pirates north of Chefoo. Foreign powers dispatch warships to the area while demanding safe return and government guarantees.

Shanghai China Japan Great Britain Chefoo U S

Roosevelt Seeks Ways to Collect German Debts

President Roosevelt, the State Department, and the Treasury study options to collect money owed by European nations. Investigations focus on Germany’s moratorium and unpaid interest on about one billion dollars in U.S. securities, plus possible uses of the Harrison resolution to freeze funds until installments are resumed. Other lines explore Export-Import Bank loans to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands and collecting on about 477 million dollars in war claims from 12 European nations.

Washington Roosevelt State Department Treasury America United States Germany Army of Occupation Export-Import Bank For Cuba Fac.l.t.es Puerto Rico Virgin Islands

Radio Network Listings and Concerts Across Stations

A dense catalog of NBC CBS and local station actions lists programs and orchestral acts. It names NBC WAF WEAP WOC THO WJZ chain events with bands and conductors like Red Nichols and Buddy Rogers, plus CBS WABC WMT. The long item includes times and station calls showing a busy afternoon into evening schedule.

Lee Reiseer NBC WEAP Nbcs Vic and Sade WSZ Rene Amer SBC Knight Erch CBS WABC WNT Cbsi Weeco Knox WMAQ Ann Leaf CBS Wasbc Ma Perkins CBS Wasc AMT Betty Weap Chain SinEatess Moses Chs CBE WEA NEC WEAF Martis Mears Bert Eerem Geidierrs Getzee Hares WJZ Chain Russe Orch Ferdinando Ereh Snbc WHO Gene and Glenn John Forarty Chain Gear Orch WJZ Cha Sosnick Orch WBBM

Britain urged to ship clothing to U S to settle debt

In the house of commons Alfred Curry proposed Britain send shoes clothing and other manufactured goods to the United States to aid the destitute unemployed and settle debts in kind, noting U S willingness to accept such payments. A July 4 community celebration planned with races vaudeville dances a parade and a baseball tournament sponsored by local firemen.

London INS Great Britain United States America House of Commons Alfred Curry

Hitler Moves To Prevent Broad Split In Nazi Ranks

Berlin reports indicate Vice Chancellor Franz von Papen offered resignation amid a rift over Nazi policy shifts. Goebbels banned Papen’s speech on radio and press, prompting tension with Hitler seeking to keep peace while not opposing the address’s core ideas.

Frana von Papen Adolf Hitler von Papen Paul Joseph Goebbels Hitler Dr. Goebbel Reich

Ford Estate Valued At Two Million Increase In Wayne County

The Wayne County board of tax review values Henry Ford's personal property at eight million dollars, up two million from Dearborn's city assessment. Board aims to measure Ford's stock outside Michigan. Michigan properties taxed to the company. Detroit assessor Kenneth J. McCarren proposed fifteen million as a conservative figure but failed to gain support. Ford often ranks among world’s richest, with family income once reported at one hundred million annually.

Detroit Wayne County Board of Tax Review Henry Ford Dearborn Ford Ford Motor Company Michigan Kenneth J. McCarren

Camp Good Health Fund Drives Support for Children

The Cedar Rapids Gazette reports Camp Good Health opened smoothly with 48 children served in three shifts. Staff includes Miss Margaret Porter as director, Vera Murray nutrition director, cabin leaders Marjorie Lois March and others, and nurse Miss Laura Sabre. Visitors limited. gifts needed to sustain camp and provide clothing, supplies, and liveable spaces through the season.

Caip Margaret Porter Vera Murray Eleanor Hanna Margaret Zak Mary Louise Chapman Camp Huaga Mar-jorie Lois March Mabel Willams Jane Dunlap Don Reed Warren Carr Anna Lilja Laura Sabre St. Luke's Hospital University of Minnesota Porter Camp Good Health Cedar Rapids Gazette

Postmaster for Dubuque Confirmed

Senate confirms Anthony F Schrup for Dubuque postmaster Iowa Also names acting postmasters Lynn O. Smith Batavia Willam Olexa Morning Sun Bert McKinley Automobile crash near Keota injures several people Durst escapes with minor injuries Miss Erdice suffers facial and wrist injuries. fingers possibly affected.

Washington Senate Iowa Dubuque Anthony F Schrup Fort Des Moines Gerry M. Hougham Post Office Department Rockford Lynn O. Smith Batavia Willam Olexa Morning Sun Bert McKinley

Keota Injuries Reported In Local incident

Keota residents John Durst and two Keota girls Elizabeth Erdice and Mary Catherine Simmons were injured in a recent incident in the Well man community. Police and emergency crews responded to the scene. Further details were unavailable at this time.

KEOTA John Durst Wellman Elizabeth Erdice Mary Catherine Simmons

William Blue Lowden Ends Arctic Enlistment

William Blue Lowden, four years as radio operator on the U. S. S. Arctic, completed his enlistment and arrived Friday from New York City to join his wife visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Herman Cassier.

Lowden William Blue U. S. S. Arctic New York City Herman Cassier

The Underdog Triumphs A Ragged Hero Emerges

A poor unknown lad rises from humble rank to triumph over scornful elites. The tale praises merit, courage, and skill, showing how the outsider earns public admiration and support as he breaks into success.

Struck Under Heart By Baseball Dies In Omaha

Alex Mruz aged 14 of Omaha was fatally injured when struck under the heart by a foul ball while catching in a corner-let game. He collapsed after staggering from his position and died shortly after being driven home by a passing motorist. Physicians cited muscular contraction following the blow as the cause.

Omaha Alex Mruz Mruz

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