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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1934
Page
1
Spencer hatchery owner Maris DeWolf faces auditors under a Kansas City code demand to raise chick prices to meet a six thirty minimum. Senator Patterson denounces the move as ruinous to Iowa farmers, arguing codes supersede local control and drive up living costs.
George Charles Wolf 28 of Chicago was arrested in Racine and brought to Davenport as a suspect in the aborted kidnap plot against publisher P. Adler. Adler identified Wolf as the man who followed him to the railway station and Wolf confessed joining the gang that planned ransom. A fourth man is sought as police press the case.
Moscow reports a Soviet trade delegation will visit the United States to explore expanded commerce under the newly chartered American export import bank. Officials say any revival will hinge on Soviet purchases matching U.S. sales, with limited recent activity including a $250,000 linen goods sale by a New York firm.
Des Moines AP. Dewey Berlovich, accused of trying to dispose of Liberty bonds stolen in the 1930 Lincoln Nebraska bank robbery, was freed on a charge of receiving stolen property. Judge Shankland dismissed after defense motion over missing witness and three-term postponements. The case involved $6,500 in bonds, part of a $2.5 million theft.
M. O. Grangaard vice president of the First National Bank of Minneapolis was unanimously chosen as a class A director of the Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank on Monday. He succeeds Paul J. Leeman.
Regents of national policy are crafting rules and codes for NRA AAA XYZ and other emergency-excused agencies. Some proposals praise worthy, others poisonous, reflecting a mixed regulatory landscape.
London sources say Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks Jr. are nearing a reconciliation after a strained divorce episode with Lady Ashley. Mary plans a Hollywood return soon, while Fairbanks resumes work on a London film set and signals a lengthy path to reunion.
Elmer Gilless, 49, was injured in a bizarre accident while milking a cow in Denver. He fainted and fell on the animal, sending him to the hospital with injuries considered the year’s most unusual mishap.
The Supreme Court limited the Federal Trade Commission by ruling the agency cannot order asset divestiture in a merger case. The decision, joining liberal and conservative justices, held the FTC lacks authority to force asset divestiture and may only compel stock divestiture, tying to the Arrow Electric and Hart and Hegeman merger. Justice Stone dissented, calling the maneuver an evasion of the Clayton Act.
Des Moines reports the general assembly adjourns after 127 days with the NRA compliance bill defeated 25 to 23. Gov. Clyde Herrin pushed objectives as cost reached about 350000 with nearly 700 bills filed and 250 enacted. The session began Nov 6 and produced broad partisan battles before adjournment.
Washington DC district grand jury ends its long inquiry into war department business dealings by returning no indictments. Reported by RP.
The House passed 295 to 125 to pay the $2.2 billion soldiers bonus in cash now. Post office announces restoration of army mail flights on nine routes. Pecora opposes relaxed margin rules in the Fletcher Rayburn stock bill. Senate extends temporary banking act deposit for one year.
A Cedar Rapids conference with representatives from eleven eastern Iowa counties urged farm debt conciliators to provide clear information to mortgagors and bring creditors and debtors together for open discussions. Alvin Anderson of Washington DC urged fair impartial handling. governors and state officials noted Wisconsin’s funding of conciliations and state experts outlined upcoming sessions across Iowa. The session drew over 150 attendees and emphasized informing debtors about rights and avoiding foreclosures.
Hearing on a recommendation by Federal Chancellor F F Faville to appoint a temporary receiver for Collins Farms of Cedar Rapids moves from Fort Dodge to Sioux City. The foreclosure suit against Collins Farms is filed by Equitable Life Assurance Society of New York City.
Postmaster General James A. Farley announced nine key air mail routes to resume service by the Army on Tuesday weather permitting. The move comes amid opposition in Congress to the air mail bill restoring contracts to private lines. Major General Foulois stressed Army competence to carry the mails, while Farley said he would not assume responsibility for accidents. Routes include Boston to New York via Chicago and other connections, Salt Lake City to Seattle, Salt Lake City to San Diego via Los Angeles, and Cheyenne to Denver. The air mail controversy spans stock trades linked to cancelled contracts and debates over contract terms and route extensions.
President Roosevelt ordered the army air corps to fly the mail after General Foulois said air corps pilots could perform the job. The order surprised War Secretary Dern and General MacArthur, who learned of it from reporters, not officials. Foulois testified that he and aides spoke with Harllee Branch on February 9 about the plan.
A reflective piece argues life gains value through faith to live by, self discipline, and purposeful work. It asserts contribution cooperation concentration and consecration as core, noting joy comes from fellowship and dedication to a worthy cause. It cites Saint Paul and Socrates on purpose and knowing the life that endures.
Gov George White placed under guard by Ohio National Guardsmen and the gubernatorial mansion was secured after Dillinger was suspected of plotting to free Pierpont and Makley. Guards trained machine guns on the Lima county jail where Pierpont awaited execution for Sheriff Larber's murder.
Philadelphia artist Earl Horter says average viewers fail to grasp still life because they try to smell the flowers in a painting. He warns that you cannot smell flowers in art unless the painting is very poor.
The House approved a $2.4 billion soldier bonus bill 288 to 125 after 231 Democrats deserted with 59 Republicans and five former Labourites. The tactic aimed to push veterans benefits amid a looming Roosevelt veto, with caucus actions signaling possible compromise on the independent offices bill and economy plan.
Five Iowa Democrats and three Republicans backed the veterans bill as it passed the House on Monday. Biermann, a Democrat, was the sole Iowa vote against the measure. Democrats voting yes were Eicher Gillette Jacobsen Wearin Willford. Republicans Dowell Gilchrist Thurston.
In heated debate the House pushed the soldier bonus bill amid party feuding. Speaker Rainey predicted passage, while Democrats accuse Republicans of political swindle as President’s veto looms and Senate fate remains doubtful. Burns urged party unity to back the economy program.
Cedar Rapids recorded 63 degrees at 2:30 p.m., the year’s warmest so far, after a 24 hour low of 33 at 7 a.m. The prior day’s high reached 87 at 4 p.m. with skies clear, and temperatures climbed from 34 to 44 through the morning.
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