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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1933
Page
1
Washington weighs reducing hog market tonnage by 15 to 20 percent led by N R Wallace with advisers to lift domestic prices amid the industrial recovery push. London talks on stabilization follow debt concerns, while psychology and emotions drive political rhetoric and policy.
Reports say the United States Canada Australia and Argentina edge toward an accord to restrict wheat acreage for two years to lift prices and cut surpluses. Each country would cut 15 percent annually, Australia seeking a drought backup and Argentina confirming support after talks with Morgenthau. Soviet Russia signaled export limits but expects a bumper crop. Big four to meet again Friday.
Kenneth Buck a 28 year old chauffeur charged with kidnapping ten year old Peery McMath testified that a bootlegger known only as Bill arranged the plan and claimed McMath knew of it Buck said the scheme began in Hyannis and involved disguises and a ransom for relatives in Detroit Buck and his brother Cyril faced the same charges and were told McMath was aware and wanted money from Detroit relatives.
President Roosevelt steered the Amberjack II into Chebeag Island Maine near Portland to meet two of his sons who will join him for the rest of his sea vacation. The ship moved under escort as night fell and sails filled with wind.
A detective is put on trial on charges of assault to kill. The case centers on alleged attacks during the investigation and the proceedings will determine potential conviction and sentencing.
The publicized remark notes Nitti's infamous record and his role as a star witness against a fellow gang member. It references Chicago police awareness of Nitti's reputation and the defendant's noted poor marksmanship as a key detail in the case.
The article contrasts two rebel types the criminal who harms for self and the prophet who seeks a higher order. Both alienate society and face punishment, yet prophets are celebrated as historic lights while often killed or jailed for pushing change. Copyright 1933.
Charles Kubec, 35, of 39 Eighteenth Avenue SW, vanished after 10 30 pm Wednesday from his home. His wife reported the disappearance Thursday. Described as blue eyed, brown haired, 5 feet 8 inches tall and 130 pounds, he wore blue trousers and had no hat. Authorities search requested.
Iowa dairy cooperatives from Davenport to Omaha discuss forming a regional association to operate under the federal farm act. Addison Parker says Minnesota incorporation provides needed powers and contracts with milk distributors will be approved by the secretary of agriculture, fixing local prices. Stewart notes loans to member co operatives may be treated as loans to the regional body.
Charles E. Mitchell former chairman of National City bank was found not guilty on two counts of income tax violation. The verdict came after about 25 hours of jury deliberation with rapid decision and no intent to defraud.
Appeals for Cedar Rapids readers to fund Camp Good Health for undernourished local children. Donation drive organized by The Cedar Rapids Gazette to send sick youths to summer camp with meals, exams, and supervision.
Federal rail coordinator Joseph B. Eastman announced a three way division of U S railroads into eastern southern and western groups under the emergency transportation act. He plans to reorganize the nation's rail system based on this grouping.
Chicago report details a study of 578 couples asked to rate responses to wife infidelity with a best friend. Results show many favor divorce or separation, with some aiming to humiliate the rival and win back the mate. Research by Dr. Emile Mira was presented at AAAS.
Washington plans to hold industries to a fair profit scale to prevent prices from outrunning wages. Railroad wage cuts were dropped, hosiery workers' strike was averted, and the blue sky securities act neared implementation. The labor advisory committee chaired by Dr. Leo Wolman will discuss price wage alignment under the program.
The U S delegation urged action on a three point plan at the world economic conference. Decreases in tariffs a large public works program and expanded credit were sought. The U S also said it would not stabilize the dollar now as the currency fell to 4 20 per pound. France denied rumors it would abandon the gold standard and urged Britain and the U S to return to gold.
The Roosevelt administration, aiming for recovery through a domestic program, expects little from the London talks. Assistant Secretary Raymond Moley will press for parallel internal programs to curb surpluses, balance budgets, and boost re employment.
Judge James E. Horton granted a new trial for Heywood Patterson, one of nine African American defendants in the Scottsboro case, setting aside the Morgan County circuit court conviction and its death penalty imposed April 9.
Linn county board awarded to a Wisconsin bidder a contract for crushed rock surfacing on northern roads near Alice. The winning bid 8214 cents per yard with about 5 000 cubic yards. Local bidders offered lower labor costs and more local jobs, but the county chose the Wisconsin firm, arguing cross state bidding rules and efficiency.
The Senators tied the Yankees for first in the American League after Thursday games while the Nationals crushed the White Sox 11 to 4. The Giants closed in on the Cardinals in the National League as box scores show multiple late results across leagues.
The Federal Reserve Board described a rapid rise in commodity prices in the American market since leaving the gold standard. It noted the dollar fell about 15 percent against the French franc while the British pound dropped around 2 percent, linking price gains to currency declines and higher world price levels.
Administrators of the farm act announced that the program will apply to fruits and vegetables and other special crops. Dr. H R Tolley of the University of California was named chief of the section of special crops to implement the effort. Discussions with producers groups continue as officials explore applying the act to corn and hogs dairy cotton and wheat. Aimed at reducing hogs marketed by 15 to 20 percent annually a packers trade agreement to favor lighter hogs is planned along with a possible hog processing tax to fund a future corn acreage reduction program. Corn acreage cuts for this year have been largely abandoned.
In Centerville a crowd of about 150 unemployed members halted a brief jail breakout attempt aimed at freeing four men arrested on unlawful assembly charges. Sheriff Roscoe Wales backed by deputies kept the jail secure while the group gathered on the courthouse lawn and dispersed after speeches. The four jailed men Roy Long Joe Long Ezra Thomas and Hugh Stevens faced bond set at 200 dollars and a justice court hearing next Tuesday.
W W W J Lines of Cedar Rapids was killed when his car was struck by a train at Janesville Wisconsin crossing at 8 am. He died at 1 15 pm. He leaves a wife Iva and four children Guy J Lines Des Moines Mrs John Huston Olds Ia Dale and Ivan Cedar Rapids seven grandchildren and one sister Mrs T J Goudie Morning Sun Iowa. Funeral at West Liberty church near Sperry Ia Friday at 2 pm with burial in West Liberty cemetery. Friends may call at Gaffney and Moore funeral chapel until 9 am Friday.
PRIMGHAR AP Suspension of one day sentences for twenty northwest Iowa farmers for participating in farm disturbances here was granted late Thursday by Judge Earl Peters until the state supreme court could review the cases.
A thief stole Merchant Policeman James Goodhue's 1927 Essex sedan from Second Avenue near Sixth Street SE in Cedar Rapids at 2 a.m. The car bears license 57 18060 and its bold take highlighted a rash of early hour auto thefts.
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