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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1933
Page
1
The article argues that increased density at the London monetary conference pressures gold standard nations to stabilize the dollar. It cites France’s gold holdings and withdrawal, Britain and the U.S. shift off gold, and Texas delegates critiquing European reluctance to honor debts. It frames Roosevelt’s team as steering through a global currency imbroglio with American interests at the center.
The Bureau of Agricultural Economics forecasts the smallest small grains crop in a generation due to drought and weather damage. It notes world carryovers up and domestic carries similar to last year while wheat prices rise mainly from dollar depreciation.
Wilbur-Glenn Voliva, head of Zion, forecast a seven year global drought beginning soon. He claimed wheat would soar to 48 dollars a bushel and that shortages would be rationed in handfuls. The remarks reflect his flat earth beliefs.
DES MOINES AP Dr H A Seidel of Fort Dodge was named to the state veterinary medical examining board to succeed Dr H Johnston of Carroll. Secretary of Agriculture Ray Murray announced the three year appointment. Seidel is chief of the bureau of animal husbandry and will serve three years.
A fragment discusses the focus on domestic rehabilitation that only one party can bring to a successful conclusion. The note emphasizes singular responsibility and the pursuit of a favorable outcome. It underscores commitment and potential progress through targeted leadership.
The Roosevelt administration sends its delegation to London amid looming tensions and potential crisis. The comment notes the sense that a decisive moment has arrived for Roosevelt era policy and leadership.
H G Wells argues Americans are god-sakers driven by speed, leaving little room for stillness. The piece contrasts hurried modern life with the retreat to contemplation and prayer, urging patience, quiet talk, and meditative growth as sources of strength and beauty. Copyright 1933.
In a move toward a one party state, the Nazi regime has taken over administration of all Protestant churches in Prussia, with Chancellor Adolf Hitler pushing the policy as it nears realization. The action consolidates Nazi grip on religious life amid broader consolidation of power.
Ouster petitions filed in district court seek immediate suspension of Cedar Rapids Public Safety Commissioner Dan Kruidenier. Petitioners accuse him of neglect of duties maladminstration and misconduct, with thirty three Cedar Rapids residents involved in supporting the action led by attorney Elmer A. Johnson.
Delegates at the world economic conference push the United States to back temporary currency stabilization within a week. France delivers an ultimatum as dollar exchange fluctuates wildly, while Britain joins the gold bloc to press Roosevelt for an immediate stabilization plan.
Delegates at the thirteenth annual Disabled American Veterans convention unanimously demand the removal of Brigadier General Frank T. Hines as director general of the US veterans bureau. The Minnesota department resolution asks President Roosevelt to dismiss Hines and his assistant J C Roberts immediately.
CHICAGO AP Charges that a report condemning the St Lawrence seaway provisions as propaganda for private power interests sparked turmoil at the American engineering societies meeting. Prof. Daniel W Mead denied the accusation, defending his 50 years as an independent engineer and proposing a single dam plan to save costs and boost efficiency.
Paris AP reports a wheat bill fixing the price at about $1.60 per bushel was adopted by the senate for one year with amendments to protect government finances. The measure now goes back to the chamber of deputies for final action.
The Senate Banking and Currency Committee resumed its investigation into Kuhn, Loeb and Company partners taxes as it weighs a broader market inquiry. Some members urged an immediate probe to see if speculative interests inflated stock and wheat past a dollar, with Chairman Fletcher cautioning decisions depend on future market actions.
Iowa City AP reports salary reductions of 15 to 30 percent totaling about 2000 at the University of Iowa, Iowa State College, and State Teachers College. The cuts, effective July 1, follows a prior 5 percent cut and reduces total two year appropriations from 14,219,810 to 10,656, with further savings from fractional time pay.
Judge H C Ring will hear the pros and cons of incorporating a west Cedar Rapids area as a town to allow beer permits. The incorporation election and resistance from property owners were reported. 23 to 9 vote favoring permits was noted amid the district's hearing schedule.
Unemployment relief donors receive refunds and small gifts as proceeds for Camp Good Health are boosted by pennies from neighborhood children. A twentyth street NE play Memory of Childhood Days raised 1.20 for the fund, staged in James E Patterson garage by Rosemary Smythe Peggy Smythe Priscilla Patterson Susan Brown Marilyn Ingham and Ray Lester Ingham.
Primo Carnera defeats Jack Sharkey at Madison Square Garden to claim the world heavyweight championship. Carnera lands a decisive right in the sixth, followed by a right and left hooks that floor Sharkey for the count, in front of about 40 000 spectators.
Senate inquiry exposed a list of American business leaders who benefited from Kuhn Loeb and Co private banking profits. Otto Kahn named names such as Charles Mitchell and Percy Rockefeller while denying routine family stock transfers to dodge taxes.
Lansing AP reports Governor William A. Comstock vetoed a graduated chain store tax bill. The measure would have levied fees from 100 to 250 dollars, outlining charges on chain operations. The veto blocks the proposed fee schedule and related provisions for the industry.
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