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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1935
Page
12
A county relief and medical aid dispute surfaced over a peanut obstruction case involving a child. Hayes sought transport to Iowa City hospital after emergency status questions arose, with Miss Jacobs and Mrs. Fisher detailing delays and miscommunications about eligibility and funding. The incident prompted scrutiny of county procedures and emergency designation.
B F Mentzer age 87 of Marion, a longtime Democrat and grocer, purchased the first U S baby savings bond in Linn county at Cedar Rapids post office. The $37.50 bond matures in ten years at $50. Similar bonds from $25 to $1,000 available through December 31 1935 at local post offices.
A report published in an Austrian newspaper stating Franz von Papen has resigned was officially cleared on Friday. The transfer to Austria and Papen's status were clarified by authorities.
Washington report shows January 1935 farm income rose to 498 million dollars from 488 million in December. Cash income from crops and livestock totaled 428 million in January, AAA payments added 63 million, emergency cattle sales yielded 6 million and sheep and goats 1 million. The bureau expects income to stay slightly above last year in early 1935.
Details emerge of an alleged sighting near St Raymond's cemetery as Isidor Fisch is accused of involvement. Witnesses dispute timing of the ransom drop and car incidents while Hauptmann defense funds near twenty thousand dollars as funds flow in.
Federal grand jury indicted forty suspects including Chicago politician John J. Boss McLaughlin in connection with the December 1932 $237,000 bank messenger robbery. Indictments allege eighty one overt acts to dispose of stolen securities across multiple cities. most of the loot, liberty bonds, has been recovered.
President William Hutchinson of the Toronto Police Association announced Friday that Toronto police officers would strike at midnight Saturday unless good conduct badges were restored and other grievances addressed.
AP reports two missing American missionaries reached Fengjiang near Sian safely. Miss R. V. Thompson of Nevada Iowa and Alma R. Artuibey of Chicago were informed by the U.S. legation that they had arrived at the Chinese city after being missing.
Indiana senators approve the state NRA bill by a 28 to 22 vote with ten centorats crossing party lines to support the measure. The bill moves to the house for concurrence and amendments to remove price fixing and price clauses. The article notes nationwide farm activity in states including California Arizona Texas and Florida.
A clipped editorial voice critiques a 18-month old federal fund of 1506 million for low rent housing in the United States, noting only 124 families aided and one project completed with private firms and PWA funds. The piece contrasts American and Belgian wartime policy and hints at taxpayer concerns. It also references Jim Farley Huey Long and a rattled political exchange, plus a local humorous ad about fur prices and trapping.
Be h details emergency action to salvage Iowa state finances in 1934. He says warrants backed by state sinking fund and beer taxes were resold to raise 3.5 million and prevent default. He cites loans from First National Bank of Boston and pressure from Treasurer Wegman to refinance 4.083 million in road bonds.
New York AP reports J C Penney Co earned net 16,147,315 in 1934, up from 14,235,638 in 1933. Earnings per share were 6.29 on 2,468,984 common shares after preferred dividends of 619,578.
The Iowa committee heard Francis claim memory fault amid disputes about a 1934 lease of 100 two drawer cash registers. Cooper said Francis read the contract, called it a lease, and that the chairman signed after counselor advice. Cancellation led to a $78,500 suit.
Des Moines witnesses testified that the Iowa liquor commission had four bids on file when it initially signed a 78000 dollar contract with National Cash Register and later voided that agreement to favor Burroughs. The commission now faces a $78000 damages suit from NCR, with key figures noting shifts in opinion on whether the deal was a lease or purchase and raising questions about staff raises and office arrangements.
Commissioner Harold M. Cooper testified he ordered the commission secretary William Millham to prepare a $78,000 lease contract for cash registers. Cooper said he directed Millham to consult Francis, the legal adviser, to ensure the contract met the commission’s standards. Francis testified he was not consulted.
Elmer S. Huckins, 69, known as the Ponzi artist, remains under guard at St Anthony's hospital after a federal sentence of 15 years in Leavenworth and a $10 000 fine for mail fraud involving more than 2 million dollars. His attorney plans an appeal to the circuit court of appeals in Chicago with a five day stay of execution. If granted, a 30 day period to perfect the appeal follows and a supersedeas writ may keep him in custody or free on bond. If not granted, Huckins would be sent to Leavenworth to begin serving the term.
IOWA CITY AP The Interfraternity Council resolution abolishing hazing did not end the Hell Week issue at the University of Iowa. IC president Henry Reed called a meeting of a selected group of members to enlist support for the resolution while fraternities prepare a petition defending Hell Week and claim IC actions were not representative.
Burlington railroad will install door-to-door freight service soon. H. H. Holcomb vice president for traffic announced Friday.
In San Jose California prosecutors consider a mistrial as Judge Robert Syer weighs reopening jury selection in the Lamson murder case after defense questions juror Peabody related to John Fitz Gerald. If mistrial granted Lamson could walk free while a second trial begins.
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