21 Jun 1934
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1934
Page
1
Editorial notes first-day legal sales across five Iowa cities show no rush of business as vendors and officials adjust to new state liquor control. The piece critiques political meddling in store staffing and cites broader questions about prohibition repeal and enforcement.
An official report from a Cuban commission on $60,000,000 in American loans to the Machado regime labeled them illegitimate and in violation of Cuba’s constitution and laws. It notes the loans were contracted after May 20, 1929 by a usurping government and were odious, harming the people’s welfare. It mentions bondholders Chase National Bank, National City Bank, and Continental Illinois.
Cyclonic winds across five counties caused over 45000 dollars in damage in northwest Cass county a 25 mile tornadic strip wrecked buildings toppled corn cribs and felled trees Ruthven Palo Alto ringgold Adair and Shelby counties reported similar losses communications were disrupted several houses were wrecked but no injuries were reported.
A dialogue between Dr. Gage of Coe and Dr. Silas Evans of Ripon recalls the birthplace of the Republican Party at Ripon. The Gage quips that the cabin door should read Ye must be born again, highlighting campus lore amid commemorations led by James W. Good.
A poet recalls a bank collapse hurting her and a washerwoman, yet they choose joy. The piece parallels a tale of faith and gratitude, noting that happiness comes from nearby, unseen joys, not distant riches. Jesus's parable of the pearl is invoked to underline finding value in everyday blessings.
Dr George F Zook retiring US commissioner of education told a Child Welfare conference in Iowa City that school economy cuts threaten future America. He said two-fifths of crime is by youths and ignorance and maladjustment are main causes. He favored federal funds for school construction if needed.
Hollywood reports hint at a possible reconciliation between Jean Harlow and Harold Rosson as she worries over his illness. Rosson suffered an infantile paralysis attack during the epidemic in the city.
Cedar Rapids announces four new events for Exposition of Progress week June 24 to 30. Free vaudeville on downtown streets Tuesday at 8 30 pm features tap and toe dancing rope twirlers and magicians. A Cackle Scramble Wednesday invites a loud poultry scramble in the loop district. Friday hosts a Bicycle Parade for ages 6 to 16 with floats prizes and registration via Page 3 coupon. An Essay Contest invites residents within forty miles to compete with three prizes.
Cedar Rapids will host the Order of Railway Conductors grand division convention May 3 for two weeks with 2000 plus guests. Frasier says the group will meet every three years in the permanent city. 600 delegates plus 400 Women's Auxiliary members expected. Sessions closed to the public with hotel and dining demands rising.
The cleaning and dyeing industry informed President Roosevelt that the code of fair competition is no longer in effect. The code authority said the Recovery Administration failed to enforce the code and wage provisions, withdrawing assent to all terms and signaling abandonment of price stabilization.
Senator Nye labels Hugh S Johnson Chiseler No 1 for firing John Donovan president of the NRA workers union lodge. Johnson names Edward J Tracy to represent NRA personnel and directs union related cases to the labor advisory board while NRA workers plan a protest for Donovan’s reinstatement.
A violent wind storm south of Alice at about 5 p m damaged farm buildings and machinery across the area. The Alice Threshing Machine company shed lost one end and one side but the machine itself was undamaged. A silo on the David Dunber farm and a hog house on the Delos Rose farm were demolished. Some hail and heavy rain accompanied the damage.
President Roosevelt told Yale alumni the brain trust is essential for modern government and progress. He praised professions’ rising role, warned against sectionalism, and urged educators to help broaden national understanding.
Yale conferred an honorary Doctor of Laws on President Franklin D Roosevelt at Woolsey Hall during the 233rd commencement. President Angell praised him as a brave leader as Yale noted Roosevelt’s in office honor from Harvard, a rare in person award alongside past presidents. Roosevelt planned to stay in Connecticut to watch his son Franklin row for Harvard.
Miss Kathryn Dougherty, 22, of Waterloo Iowa, became the two millionth visitor at the 1934 Century of Progress exposition in Chicago. She entered just after 1 pm as gifts were showered upon her after the milestone was announced by the turnstiles.
Congressmen carry a Roosevelt campaign platform promising productive employment housing and protection against misfortune. The plan envisions federally directed migration to greener lands and flood control irrigation and power projects to revive construction and attract manufacturing, aiming to lift millions into new homes and secure the greater good.
Mary Brown 35 former wife of Harry Gilkerson attempted suicide in a downtown theater after learning she was sought on a bigamy warrant for marrying Beryl Brown on April 16. She revived at St Luke's hospital and left a note asking forgiveness for her acts and reiterating affection for Brown.
An 800 passenger pleasure cruise liner the Dresden ran aground off the southern tip of Norway after a fog bound collision tearing a hole in the hull. Several lives are reported lost including unconfirmed reports of five women. Lifeboat capsizing caused one drowning and another died at Stavanger hospital with others missing. Passengers were rescued by nearby vessels near Stavanger.
The Dreadell planned to sail to Hardanger but fog forced a change to Ryfylke. She hit a rock near Klepp at dusk and ran aground near Blykshavn, east of Karmoey. Passengers and crew landed with little difficulty aboard the Kong Haakon. rescuers including King Harald, Crown Prince, Princess Martha, and British warship Rodney helped them ashore while some panic and fear occurred during the list.
An AP report notes a Cuban committee reviewing about 900 million in American loans contract during the Machado regime advised the government against reckless action. The warning was issued as the inquiry continued late Tuesday night.
Boston, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Cincinnati and other National League teams posted varied scores with pitchers Cantwell Smith Spohrer and Grace for Boston and Lombardi for Cincinnati. American League games featured Chicago, Boston, Cleveland, New York, St. Louis, Philadelphia and Washington with notable pitching by Ruffing and Jorgens and others across multiple matchups.
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