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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1933

Page

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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.

Cedar Rapids Savings Bank Third Avenue Third Street Leo A. Hough Cedar Rapids National Farm Loan Association Federal Land Bank Omaha Iowa Hoeegh William Hoegh 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.

Cedar River Sheftic Lloyd Ray Ellis Boulevard NW Nellie Sheftie Smith Ellis Boulevard NW Ray

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.

Roosevelt President Roosevelt Harwichport Mass Cape Cod Nantucket Provincetown

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.

The 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.

the Gazette Tipton Robert Gordon Cousins Iowa University Hospital Iowa City Cousins Mildred Y. Phelps West Branch Cedar Gtheals Posten Red Oak Grove Presbyterian Church Congress Cedar County 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.

London Steering Committee France Moley Llp United States Raymond Moley New York Roosevelt 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.

Peter B. Carey Chicago Board of Trade George E. Booth National Chicago Cedar Rapids Hotel Montrose Booth Wallace Washington Carey Federal Farm Board 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.

Des Moines 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.

Siam 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.

Washington, D. C 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.

Linn County Bertram Boulder Clinton Maine Cedar Rapids

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.

Hartford Conn Connecticut United Press New Hampshire Manchester N. H

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.

New York 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.

Mercury Cedar Rapids

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.

Hardy 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.

Des Moines 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.

Washington (Lp 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.

Mexico City Mariano Barberan Joaquin Colslar Havana Cuba

Also Mentioned on This Page

Europe Uncle Sam Stanley Bailey Robert G. Cousins Congress of the United States House Dolliver Allison Senate Ingersoll America Germany Adolf Hitler Efurt Hitler Farm Loan Bank Omaha Federal Land Bank Cedar Rapids News Copsrisht R.J. Cousins Old Stira Nation Kipling Atlantic City N. J William Gardner Gardner Joseph Altman OWA Farmers Demand Market Service U.S Federal Middle West Jad Miller Iowa Farmers Union William P. Helm Washington, D. Co Johnson County Bulletin Scott County Polk County Jasper County Nashua Clinton (Ap Clinton County Cherokee County Repealiste
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