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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1933
Page
1
The editorial condemns delaying dollar stability, says Europe aims to squeeze the U.S., and notes domestic recovery plans proceed regardless. It cites doubled federal income from legalized beer, 1.6 million returning to work, and a $122,000 road machinery order, plus Lindberghs turning their home into a shelter for deprived children.
Federal aid highway apportionment totaling 400 million dollars was approved by Dr. R G Tugwell and Secretary Ickes. Iowa received ten million fifty five thousand six hundred sixty dollars with other states listed. Iowa awaits federal regulations before implementing projects.
War Minister Italo Balbo declares twenty five seaplanes ready to depart at dawn for a 6100 mile flight from Orbetello to Chicago via Iceland and Labrador. Weather over the Alps is favorable. No more than twenty four planes will continue to Chicago, the twenty fifth flying to Reykjavik or replacing a failed craft. Route segments include Londonderry to Reykjavik 930 miles, Reykjavik to Cartwright 1500, Cartwright to Shediac 800, Shediac to Montreal 500, Montreal to Chicago 870 miles.
President Roosevelt sails from Tenants Harbor near Rockland Maine aboard the 45 foot Amberjack ST joined by his two younger sons and A Y Paul of Philadelphia.
Readable text notes shifts in medical duties as husbands and wives discuss long twelve hour on call periods, a change from past expectations where doctors faced little concern for extended hours. The passage hints at social attitudes toward labor and caregiving within families.
A boy in a drug store learns he already has the job he sought after in a booth call. A New York office talk prompts a weary executive to question if he has found happiness. A wife reevaluates her marriage asking if she has been a loving partner or a self centered parasite. A 1933 reflection urges honest self checkups to guide relationships and life choices.
A powerful storm drenched Cedar Rapids Friday evening with 1.34 inches of rain and sharp lightning. Transformers and chimneys were struck, service was briefly interrupted at Penick Ford and Sinclair plants, and two streetcars were damaged but no injuries were reported. The storm caused localized flooding on the east side and followed a hot day peaking at 86 degrees.
An engine explosion likely from a clogged oil line caused a crash near Council Bluffs killing three people. Victims were Richard Mason 21 of Cleveland James G Hitch cock 41 junior captain of the Council Bluffs fire department and Charles Fries 42 machinist of Council Bluffs Mason had recently earned his pilot license after attending a local flying school and was at the controls.
Paris dispatch reports the adjourment demand from Deputy Commange amid U S calls for a five year plan to reduce tariffs to boost world trade. Hull aides study concrete tariff cut measures as France favors quotas and stabilization before price changes.
A chlorine gas release from a gas cylinder at the Tripp warehouse in Indianapolis Friday sent about 36 people, including 12 firemen, gasping. Police, guardsmen and crews in gas masks sealed off several blocks as victims were treated. several days would determine any lasting injuries.
Garrett De F. Kinney, once state treasurer and director of finance, shot himself in the temple hours after a subpoena was served amid an alleged account shortage. He was hospitalized at Methodist hospital in Peoria with a serious skull injury and loss of blood and shock reported.
Washington authorities declare projects financed from a 3.3 billion work creating fund must be permanently valuable and provide immediate employment. Ickes outlines social value and maintenance limits while a five point labor policy ensures fair distribution among unemployed workers.
LaPlant Choate Manufacturing of Cedar Rapids secured a $122,000 government contract to build 106 trail builders. The plant will add up to 133 workers within two weeks, with Cedar Rapids hires prioritized. Production targets four six hour shifts daily to meet the five week fill period. Machines will serve forest service projects in national parks across California Oregon Washington and several western and eastern states.
The American Federation of Labor said on Friday that more than 495 000 people returned to work in May and there is reason to believe foundations for an up trend may be forming. They estimated unemployment has declined by 1 200 000 since March 1.
Secretary of Agriculture Wallace told a St Paul farm audience that production must be restricted to keep price supports from collapsing. He called the farm relief act a framework needing farmer cooperation and noted pending marketing agreements for fluid milk amid dairy and corn hog challenges.
AP reports a farmhouse fire near Clarinda killed Donna 18 months old and Howard 3. Mrs Wiley left the children sleeping and returned to find the home burning. An overheated cook stove was blamed. the house was near the Strong farm where Oren Wiley worked.
Mary and Billy seven year olds share a close bond living beside railroad tracks with tiny houses. They walk on ties amid cinders and endure cold winters, missing coats orange juice warmth and rest due to poverty. Their families face meager meals and scarce clothing as summer brings continued hardship.
Mrs. Claude Ridout admitted in Oskaloosa that her husband killed Federal Prohibition Agent Harry H. Elliott and then died by self-inflicted gunfire eighteen hours later. She told Sheriff Hook that she aided in the escape pursuit across several towns, denying giving him a loaded gun, and prosecutors weigh charges of aiding a fugitive or accessory to murder.
The Washington Senators overtook the Yankees for first in the American League by beating the White Sox 7 to 3. The Yankees split the pair with the Browns and dropped a half game back as the National League race narrowed with three leaders losing to lower teams.
Claude Ridout sought by a posse nears Creston Iowa after slaying Federal Prohibition Agent Harry H Elliott. He shot himself in a field four miles northeast of Creston as officers closed in, following a car chase in which Elliott was killed and Officer A A Murphy wounded. Ridout's wife, held in Maquoketa jail, provided clues before his death.
Paris AP reports Aimee Semple Mc Pherson Hutton the Los Angeles evangelist underwent a successful plastic abdominal operation at the American hospital in Neuilly. She arrived from Switzerland and expects to leave in a week, likely returning to New York to recuperate.
Renters advertise a furnished three room apartment on Mt Vernon Avenue with private bath and entrance, suitable for adults. Respond to Just Dial 2-1121 and ask for Want-Ad taker. Ads accepted until 8 P.M Saturday for the big Sunday Want-Ad page.
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