Gold Bloc press at London seeks US consent on stabilizing world currencies
The Gold Bloc led by France at the London conference pushes for stabilization plans and US agreement before further actions. Roosevelt’s plans post gold standard shift are scrutinized as Europe’s inflationary moves press Washington. Wallace sees option to stop government market data for farmers to save about $1 million annually. Local Cedar Rapids detectives pursue an Independence kidnapping and robbery, capturing the suspect after a high speed chase and a tire blowout. Iowa refers to prohibition politics as heat affects votes. Robert G. Cousins’ death recalls his era of Congress, with Dolliver and Allison as predecessors. The writer outlines a two phase political and economic revolution tied to Roosevelt’s New Deal, with a benevolent dictatorship feel and Congress powerful under crisis. Industrial control shifts to federal government, financed by taxes justified by results. Taxes fund public works to employ millions, while drastic measures curb economy to avert collapse. Hitler warns Nazis will seize youth if older generation cannot adapt to Nazi rule.
Cedar Rapids opens farm loan office to aid six counties
Cedar Rapids gets an office of the National Farm Loan Association to serve Linn Benton Johnson Jones and Delaware counties. Leo Hoegh leads the Cedar Rapids operation with William Hoegh. The office will open Monday at 8 am in the Cedar Rapids Savings Bank building to provide refinancing under the 1933 emergency farm mortgage act.
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Federal Land Bank
Omaha
Iowa
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A. ©. Hauge
Des Moines
Omaha Land Bank
J. D. Louden
Fieldman
Cedar Rapids
Linn
William D. McTavish
Central City
Hauge
Jones County Farm
Benton
Johnson, Jones
Delaware
Messrs. Hoegh
Bert Waddell
Oinaha
National Loan Commissioner
Washington
Farm Loan Commissioner
Messrs. Hocegh
Leo Hoegh
Man Rescued From River By Woman At Cedar River
Lloyd Ray of 1889 Ellis Boulevard NW nearly drowned when a cramp struck him while swimming near the Sheftic boat house in the Cedar River Monday at about 8 p.m. Mrs. Nellie Sheftie Smith of 1889 Ellis Boulevard NW pulled him to safety in a canoe after two men failed to reach him in mid river.
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Roosevelt sails Amberjack uses motor to make time
President Roosevelt's schooner Amberjack 11 battled heavy seas off Cape Cod as it moved from Nantucket toward Provincetown Mass. The crew only shut the auxiliary engine and hoisted full sail after Cape Cod came into view, signaling a return to sailing.
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Revolving doors and the illusion of ready living
Everyday religion frames life as a revolving door, chasing postponed ambitions. The piece warns that waiting for perfect conditions to begin living is an illusion, urging immediate action to seek beauty and growth as life unfolds, with a note on the high price of postponed living.
Bachelor’s Play Thing starts in The Gazette June 22
Beverly Benson launches a rapid fire serial blending mystery and romance with abductions disappearances threats and adventure. The Gazette teases a gripping hot weather read as June 22 marks the debut of Bachelor’s Play Thing.
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Gazette
Beverly Benson
Tipton’s R J Cousins dies at 74 noted orator
Special to The Gazette Robert Gordon Cousins 74 a former Iowa congressman from the old Fifth district and famed orator died Monday night in University hospital Iowa City after more than two years of illness. He helped shape early 20th century policy with Senators Allison and Dolliver. Funeral services set for Thursday at 2 p.m. at Red Oak Grove Presbyterian church north of Tipton.
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Lecturng
Drop In Dollar Alarms French At Conference
London scene reports alarm over the dollar as French quarters press for adjournment of the world economic conference unless prospects for stabilized exchange improve. France fears abandoning the gold standard if the dollar weakens further while the U S delegation gains support for the plan to lift prices and restore a permanent standard. Await Moley guidance as unity issues within the U S delegation slow progress and envoys await fresh instructions from Washington.
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New York
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Washington
President Carey Booth to Speak at Cedar Rapids Grain Convention
Peter B. Carey president of the Chicago board of trade and George E. Booth of Grain and Feed Dealers National will address the Western Grain Dealers convention in Cedar Rapids at Hotel Montrose. They will discuss the 30 cent wheat processing tax acreage reduction and a potential 150 million dollar grower payment under the Agricultural Adjustment act. Carey will speak at the banquet to a crowd likely over 300. his remarks broadcast. The sessions begin Wednesday with public attendance and registration.
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Cedar Rapids
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Wallace
Washington
Carey
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Roosevelt
Board of Trade
Wilder
Iowa Farmers Demand U.S. Market News Service
Des Moines Iowa farmers vow to oppose scrapping the government livestock market news service set to be cut next month. Leaders including Charles Hearst and Glen Miller urge protests and possible unified action with Kansas efforts to seek an injunction. They warn the move would deprive farmers of trusted pricing reports and hurt marketing operations.
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Iowa
U. S. Market News Service
Charles E. Hearst
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Washington
Hearst
Glen B. Miller
Farmers’ Union
Department of Agriculture
C. E. Hearst
Joe F. Stewart
Iowa Livestock Marketing Corporation
Rebels Overthrow Government of Siam
In Bangkok Siam the government was toppled in a second bloodless revolution during King Prajadhipok's absence. The coup mirrors last June when a constitutional monarchy was established.
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Bangkok
Prajadhipok
President Is Given Large Powers In Business Control
Editor William P. Helm outlines how the Industrial Recovery Act grants the President broad authority to enforce codes and curb unfair practices. Penalties include fines up to 500 dollars per day, six months imprisonment, or plant closure for violations. The act empowers the federal trade commission to investigate complaints and authorizes orders issued in the President’s name.
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Federal Trade Commission
Hugh S. Johnson
Early precinct tallies favor repeal in rural Iowa
In Linn county first five precincts report 1039 for repeal and 576 against with Bertram 155 57 Boulder 157 15 Clinton 202 43 Maine 139 231 Cedar Rapids fourth 356 230. Scott county shows 1270 for ratification and 189 against. Polk and Jasper counties post varied early results with 190 181 and 141 143. Five Polk precincts tally 766 for repeal 436 against.
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Connecticut And New Hampshire Heavy For Repeal
Early returns from Connecticut and New Hampshire show strong repeal support for the Eighteenth Amendment. In Connecticut scattered districts indicate a heavy repeal lead up to ten to one in some areas, with 20 towns reporting 68,929 for repeal and 42,? against. In New Hampshire eighty-six towns and wards report repeal ahead by more than three to one, with Manchester and Nashua showing large pro repeal margins as voters decide in the special election.
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Dollar Wheat In 1933 Is Predicted By Capper
New York report quotes Senator Arthur Capper of Kansas predicting dollar wheat for American farmers by year end. He cites rising prices from 30 to 60 cents a bushel and the farm relief program with acreage reduction bonuses under Secretary Wallace, saying it will work.
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Alp
Arthur Capper
Kansas
Capper
Wallace
Mercury Sets New Summer Record In Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids residents faced sizzling heat as the day’s temperature climbed to 100 at 2:30 p.m., breaking the year’s record. Earlier readings included 98 at noon, 88 at 9:30 a.m., 77 at 7 a.m., and 70 at 1 a.m., with crops wilting as ballots lingered on local matters.
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Comedian Hardy Seeks Divorce
Los Angeles attorney firm reports Oliver Hardy filed for divorce from Myrtle Lee Hardy alleging prolonged absences and intoxicated returns, detailing grounds for separation and custody considerations in the action.
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Los Angeles
Oliver Hardy
Myrtle Lee Hardy
First Johnson county precinct backs repeal with 118 to 2
AP dispatch notes early reports from Iowa and other states on prohibition repeal. In Johnson county the first precinct recorded 118 for repeal and 2 against, while voting across Iowa's 2435 precincts was light in many areas due to heat and farm work. Des Moines forecast roughly 500000 voters statewide, with Davenport showing heavy turnout by noon. Connecticut and New Hampshire also voted on repeal, part of a broader national trend as more states consider amending the Eighteenth Amendment.
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J. W. Graves
all-Iowa Prohibition Emergency Committee
Dry Organization
Council Bluffs
Ottumwa
Fort Dodge
Waterloo
Burlington
Davenport
Cedar Rapids
Jtowa
Connecticut
New Hampshire
Local Postage Rate Drops to Two Cents in Town Mail
Washington dispatch reports the Post Office will charge two cents for local letters mailed within the same city or town starting July 1, with three cents remaining for mail to outside destinations. Postmaster General Farley said the reduction should help the department regain business.
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Farley
Post Office Department
Fear for safety of Spanish flyers over Cuba flight
Anxiety was expressed in Mexico City Tuesday night for the safety of Spanish trans Atlantic flyers Captain Mariano Barberan and Lieutenant Joaquin Colslar who are overdue after a flight from Havana Cuba.
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