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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1933
Page
1
Verne Marshall notes that four Iowa Republican congressmen including Senator Dickinson voted against the economy bill aimed at budget cuts for World War II veterans. The piece argues the votes reflect internal GOP divisions and questions the administration’s handling of wartime spending and presidential powers.
President Roosevelt seeks a continuous special session to push through his farm relief and unemployment measures. Democratic leader Robinson optimistic a six week pace could wrap the program with no prolonged recess, aiming for early May completion. Congress to act on farm relief soon with Senate expected next week.
Me. JOHNSON urges the Legion to back President Roosevelt as he uses authority to implement economies. The piece discusses Iowa politics on beer and the banking crisis, noting early signs of hope as gold returns and confidence rises. It mentions Mrs. Lillian Jackson’s sudden mobility after fear, linking national fear to public resilience.
Paul F. Dolan former chief of the Cedar Rapids fire department was seriously injured at 7 15 p m Thursday when struck by William Vesely director of the Washington high school band as he crossed Third street in First avenue and east. Dolan suffered a brain concussion two broken ribs a broken left leg scalp wounds and possible internal injuries He was dragged several feet to the hospital where doctors said he was conscious and not in immediate danger of death Vesely said blinding lights from traffic at the intersection prevented him from seeing Dolan
Medford Oregon story reports Llewellyn A Banks former publisher and political group leader shot Constable George Prescott as Prescott attempted to arrest him on a ballot pact warrant at the courthouse. Banks opened fire during the confrontation.
Temperatures surged back to spring levels in Cedar Rapids as sun cleared morning clouds. Readings climbed to 63 by 1 30 p m after a low of 29 earlier at midnight. By 2 30 p m the city reached 60 with 7 a m and 9 a m readings at 33 and 38 respectively.
In a 1933 reflection, the author equates fears and anxieties to warricoes—dreamlike terrors—that drain joy and health. He cites Stevenson and Inge, urges action over worry, and promotes prayer and lived faith as the best defense against psychological woes and modern quack psychology.
Los Angeles will host the 1933 air races from July 1 to 4 at the municipal airport, the site of the 1928 events, according to aviation leaders.
The Iowa banking system expanded freedom from state emergency law as 25 more banks were released from restrictions. With 140 banks unrestricted and 231 operating normally including federal reserve licenses, state superintendent L A Andrew hailed improvements and outlined further releases after examinations.
A summary of Cedar Rapids traffic tolls reports 8 accidents 59 injuries and 2 fatalities this year. The figures indicate ongoing danger on local roads and highlight the need for improved safety measures.
Medford Oregon report details Llewellyn Allea Banks a onetime millionaire editor who shot Constable George Prescott as a warrant was served. Banks claims defense of justice amid alleged ballot theft conspiracy. He surrendered to state police on murder charges.
A bulletin from Chicago reports that price restrictions will be withdrawn at the close of trading Friday March 17. Staples rise as securities climb in New York and grain futures hit maximum limits with wheat up five cents and corn up 2 to 3 cents. Cotton also jumps as markets react to renewed American buying.
The Chicago Board of Trade reopened after a long pause as traders flooded the pits in a fierce rally. Iron rules limited price jumps to five cents in the first fifteen seconds, with Peter Carey signaling the start at 9 am. Pandemonium followed before buyers and sellers settled into a muted session.
New York AP report says railroads end the pooling plan for freight surcharges after a March 13 ICC ruling. Eastern Railway Presidents conference announced the move to support weaker carriers. The decision follows an Interstate Commerce Commission ruling affecting freight distribution.
The commission urged carriers to continue sending surcharge proceeds to cover railroad interest charges. Railroads reject this and expect the Railroad Credit Corporation to be abolished soon. Alfred P. Thom notes the railways' stance. Original plan set surcharges to begin January 2 1932 with pooling for weaker carriers. About 60 million dollars was collected under last year’s pooling plan.
Istanbul report cites multiple sources that Christian Rakovsky once soviet ambassador to Paris and Ukraine president has been returned to Moscow from exile and executed.
American born painter John Quincy Adams who became an Austrian citizen died of a heart attack at his Vienna home on Thursday aged 59.
Ramsay MacDonald proposed at the disarmament conference a plan for peace calling for Germany to have 200000 armed men, equaling Italy and France at reduced totals while allowing overseas forces for France and Italy. The move follows a directive to guard the Rhine border to deter refugees.
Congress passed a budget balancing economy bill by a 373 to 19 vote after Senate amendments. The measure empowers Roosevelt to cut government expenditures and veterans gratuities, with expected savings of about 350 million from veterans costs and 100 million from salaries, plus other retrenchments. The bill goes to the White House for the President’s signature.
The proposal outlines quotas for land forces and aircraft and calls for extending naval treaties to France and Italy. It would set totals for Poland Roumania Czechoslovakia and Russia and would fix German naval power at current levels until 1936 while permitting Italy one ship to balance France.
President Roosevelt asked Congress to pass immediate agriculture relief, submitting a bill to boost farmers purchasing power and farm asset values. He stressed timely action before spring planting and said failure to move soon would harm crop prices and global surplus discussions.
The Senate approved Jesse Isidor Straus of New York as ambassador to France. It also confirmed Josephus Daniels of North Carolina as ambassador to Mexico Paul Knabenshue of Ohio as minister to Iraq Norman Armour of New Jersey as minister to Haiti and John H Holiday of Missouri as vice governor of the Philippine Islands.
Miss Adaline Miller aged 92 died Thursday at 6 AM at her home 1245 First avenue East Cedar Rapids after a fall last August left her bedfast since. Born in Huntingdon Pennsylvania in 1841 she came to Iowa with parents in 1866 and settled Cedar Rapids returning in 1894 to build the home where she died. She was last survivor of eight siblings and remained active in Grace Episcopal then St John’s church and the Guild supporting church and social activities. Continued on Page 4 Column 4.
The program advances with some sections operating at full normality. The Chicago Board of Trade and other soil product exchanges reopened on Thursday. Deposits exceed withdrawals, mortgage guarantee firms in New York resume under revised rules. Philadelphia sees rapid fund inflows causing scrip to be abandoned. New York stocks rise sharply, the largest gain in seventeen months.
The Senate passed a 3.05 per cent beer and wine bill by 43 to 30, sending it back to the House for final action before Roosevelt signs it. A Borah amendment to bar minors from purchasing was adopted by 50 to 23, while states retain liquor restrictions.
The measure imposes a five dollar per barrel tax and a one thousand dollar brewer license while projecting revenue 125 to 150 million dollars to balance the budget. Before final passage the senate rejected an amendment to ban radio advertising by 36 to 38 as national ads remain permitted. The rush through ended a week of heated prohibition debate led by the President’s six day message.
The vote counts show 43 total with Democrats for and against the beer bill and 20 Republicans opposing. Several names are listed for and against, with paired lawmakers noted and two vacancies and one absence not announced.
Washington INS reports the Robinson bill to extend direct federal reserve loans to non member state banks faces delays in the house Thursday. Chairman Steagall of the house banking and currency committee will not act until treasury experts draft required changes.
M. Raye Shumway 49, chief of a nationally advertised Rockford seed firm, died Thursday morning after a three week heart ailment.
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