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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1933
Page
1
A sweeping review covers political critique of federal reach, the Insull era investigations, and typos of public trust. It cites Senator Borah opposing arms embargoes and notes Roosevelt's cabinet moves toward a new deal.
The Sino Japanese front reports Japanese forces claim control of half Jehol province. Attacks approach Chengtehfu, the Jehol capital, with Chinese defenses collapsing along a 250 mile line. Japanese air and ground advances push toward key mountain passes. hope for a quick seizure as supplies move to front lines.
Chinese military leaders accuse Japan of dropping poison gas bombs from aircraft in Chao yang and Peipiao on the eastern front. General Tang Chu Wu, en route to Chengtehfu, says he will report the poison gas attacks to the national government at Nanking for investigation.
The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway was approved by the Interstate Commerce Commission to borrow 3,718,700 dollars from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. The loan funds aim to support railroad operations and restructuring.
Peter Kerns files in district court seeking to halt Joe Matoush foreclosure on a small farm citing the new Iowa emergency debtor relief law. He requests a continuance until March 1, 1934 and a reduction of penal interest from 8 to 5 percent, noting the farm is rented this year and higher farm product values could aid his obligations.
The article notes officers must keep the peace as discussions of women’s voting rights surface. It suggests police might need to persuade women that suffrage is not a real issue, asserting constitutional limits.
The House approved a bill to boost cotton prices by forming a government pool to encourage 1933 production cuts. The measure would pool about 1.5 million bales from the American Cotton Cooperative and 710,000 bales held by the agriculture department. Producers cutting 1933 output at least 30 percent below 1932 would receive options on a share of the pool and benefit from any price rise.
Linn County will get the largest portion of a 353 261 dollar Reconstruction Finance Corporation loan to Iowa. The county receives 70 000 dollars for poor relief through public works, to be managed by a board appointed by Governor Clyde Herring led by John Limback. Other Iowa counties receive varying sums, with Story and Mahaska among those listed.
Utah state House failed to pass a bill seeking to resubmit the liquor law repeal to voters. The measure failed by six votes short of the two-thirds needed, ending 34 in favor and 26 against. The Senate had previously approved the joint resolution.
Edward Bruce E. Williamson, noted entomology expert and authority, died at his Ann Arbor home after a stroke a week earlier. Born July 10, 1877, in Marion Indiana, Williamson contributed widely to the field and educated many in natural science.
Detroit reports focus on Ernest G Liebold secretary as search widens for his disappearance in northern Michigan. Railway agent Ross said a man matching Liebold description asked about him near Roscommon while banks seek a 54 million Reconstruction Finance Corporation loan as Senator Couzens heads to assist amid Ford reorganizations.
President elect Roosevelt completes his cabinet selecting Frances Perkins New York labor commissioner as secretary of labor and Daniel C Roper of North Carolina as secretary of commerce He also names Senator Thomas J Walsh of Montana as attorney general Perkins wife is Miss Frances Perkins not Mrs Wilson
A fragment reports a man suffering amnesia during Ford bank reorganization drew him away from Dearborn laboratories at 11 am on Monday. He was expected to sleep at home but did not arrive or call. Ford attorneys and officials, including Harry Bennett, were alerted as a quiet search began.
Mayor Anton Cermak's doctors report progress after oxygen therapy and glucose injections. An oxygen room from New York was not likely to be used if condition improves tonight. Cermak's temperature ranged 99 to 101.2, respiration down to 34, a two point drop from yesterday. A diagnosis of pneumonia remains unconfirmed. Also recovering are Mrs Joe Gill and Coconut Grove resident Russell Caldwell, with Caldwell discharged after a bullet wound.
Wilmington AP report says Stuart Chadwick chief test pilot for Bellanca Aircraft at New Castle fell 1500 feet when his parachute failed to deploy during a test leap from a new mystery plane.
AP reports Senator Reed blocked for the third time a ten year contract to an International Mercantile Marine subsidiary for a new ocean mail service linking Philadelphia Baltimore Liverpool and Manchester. Black urges a Wednesday vote as the Hoover administration nears end. Reed denies motives and vows to renew the effort. Also, a $104 million agriculture appropriation bill moves to the White House after the Senate adopts the conference report.
Denver police loosened pressure on Charles Boettcher II kidnapping case as the elder Boettcher could negotiate privately. A city conference on police withdrawal was postponed while investigators pursued clues including Tommy Coleman and an attempted contact with Paul Adams.
Buster Keaton reveals he wed six weeks ago in Hollywood to May Scribbens. He travels with his bride to Mexico City in a joint trip reported by AP.
A reflective piece on genius versus industry contrasts inspiration with disciplined routine. It cites Trollope and Chesterton to argue that constant daily effort and pruning of words shape true writing, echoing St. Paul’s forward focus and the peril of mistaking facility for felicity.
Sir Basil Zaharoff, the aged Greek financier, is severely ill with grippe and growing worse, according to physicians. He is 83 years old.
The Senate Banking Committee moves to extend its stock market investigation through the end of the first session of the next Congress. Testimony from Arnold M. Byrnes of National City prompts Pecora to indicate broader study of security affiliates of large banks, including Chase Securities, with pending resolutions to extend the inquiry.
A coroner jury in Minnesota found Noble Bonrud was killed by Chief Johnson while attempting to arrest him during a robbery at a filling station. Three men and three women with Bonrud were held in Montevideo for kidnappings and holdups. Police linked the gang to other crimes including the kidnapping of attorney H. H. L. Heck in Minneapolis.
A distressed mother, Syrians’ quota limits, and a United States hospital, outline how ten-year-old Freddie Nassif was separated from his dying mother in Mexico. George Nassif faced immigration hurdles while seeking custody for the boy born in Byria.
Amid a border crisis, a Mexican family flees at night to Texas eight miles from the border. Needing to care for a nephew, Nassif crosses back and forth while authorities move to control the situation. Freddie remains missing as villagers scatter seeking refuge and safety in a Texas town.
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