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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1933
Page
1
In a lively exchange the Chicago Board of Trade faces criticism over price fluctuations and possible limits on gains in grains while oats reach upward limits. The piece also notes anticipated farm policy moves under Tugwell and farm relief plans alongside comments on beermaking and veteran benefits.
Congress delays action on President Roosevelt farm relief program until Monday as committees study provisions granting Secretary Wallace license authority for processors and traders. Critics warn of fines and price impacts while proponents stress presidential accountability and potential farmer aid.
A 1933 reminiscence recalls a boy befriending a blind street seller, reading Bible passages to her, and gifting a clock to tell time. It highlights Louis Braille’s raised print and honors Sir Arthur Sullivan as a guiding, heroic light for the blind.
The Cedar Rapids Gas company announces natural gas from the Natural Gas Pipe Line of America will replace manufactured gas within a short time after the state railroad commission granted permission to bring a line from below Iowa City. Gas appliances may need adjustments and a rate readjustment will follow. no charge will be made for adjustments.
Berlin report says Jewish physicians and attendants in municipal hospitals were discharged by Lippert. Professor Herman Zondek, former Urban hospital chief, ousted by Nazi storm troopers and fled. Nazi bar association calls for eviction of foreign race judges and prosecutors. Lokalanzeiger gloats Einstein will not return to Germany.
Mrs Katherine Yurkszaityz files the first breach of promise suit in a municipal court. Attorneys say it will cost her $12.50 less to try the case in municipal court.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette reports that Fred Abd Nour, a 1 year old Syrian immigrant known as a Gazette newsboy, was ordered to depart the United States by March 2 1934. The case, aided by Rep Cyrenus Cole and Father Joseph Kacere, follows prior parole indicating sympathy but unresolved legal constraints.
President Roosevelt prepares to present a broad program to Congress including rail rehabilitation safeguards against speculation banking reform unemployment relief and general legislation to push the New Deal. He may ask Congress to forego a recess to act and target at least 200 000 jobs quickly funded from unspent treasury balances and Reconstruction Finance Corp coffers.
The governor would gain power to reduce appropriations and dismiss state employees under a set of three restructuring bills to be sent to the Iowa legislature. A state comptroller would oversee budgets and finances, centralize auditing, and replace the state auditor in specified duties. Henry Seidemann explains the measures to lawmakers.
A lone gunman entered the State Bank of Wright in Wright Minnesota on a Friday afternoon and robbed cashier S. O Ulstrup and his wife of an undetermined amount of cash before escaping.
The House kept its 3.2 percent beer standard and sent the beer and wine bill to conference with the Senate over alcohol content and sale limits. A one man dry revolt linked to Rep. Malcolm Tarver spurred debate as leaders expect a final enactment after weekend talks.
County officials solved four local car thefts after finding a black valise in a hotel room containing altered transfers and fake registrations. T. E. Carroll alias D. E. Davis, 33, of Sumner, was jailed on two counts. Cars recovered include a Buick coupe linked to Collins Mortgage and a Chevrolet sedan once owned by M. W. Fisher. Carroll was arraigned on licensing plate charges and released on bonds as the investigation continued.
Des Moines AP The Iowa Senate concurred with house amendments to a tax reduction bill repealing the mandatory outside audit of state institutions The measure would place audits of the state board of education and board of control institutions under the state board of audit A joint session was set for Saturday to hear Brookings Institution analyst H P Seidemann discuss government survey findings and upcoming measures
The Gazette announces a new serial titled The Red Tiger by Alanson Crosby. The story blends romance and mystery with a captivating love plot woven through a suspenseful intrigue. Watch for the opening date.
Investigators tied the Boettcher ransom case to the Bohn kidnapping as Verne Sankey and Gordon Elkhorn were identified as suspects in both. Mrs Ruth Kohler, under arrest, is linked to Boettcher meals for the captive Haskell Bohn. Sankey and family resided in Minneapolis during the Bohn incident.
A Friday rush returned 80000 in gold and gold certificates to local banks. Bank officials report the week's total surpassing 300000 as depositors seek to avoid penalties before banks report hoarders to the treasury. Confidence fuels currency inflows across the community.
Cedar Rapids Friday saw mostly cloudy skies with temperatures easing from recent gains. Overnight low near 31, morning readings climbed to 34, then rose to 42 by 9:30 am and reached 60 by 2:30 pm amid St Patrick’s Day skies.
Premier MacDonald and Sir John Simon left Geneva for talks with Benito Mussolini. They aim to press disarmament and world economic issues, while Mussolini may present an arms readjustment program. World disarmament delegates voiced concerns over Britain’s plan to abolish military and naval aviation.
In Moscow the Soviet government urged imperialist neighbors to heed its preparedness to repel any attack and win in war. Premier Molotov warned anti-Soviet elements during the Red Army anniversary, while Stalin and Voroshilov stressed increased arms production. The regime tied military readiness to spring sowing, food supplies, and morale as the nation braces for potential conflict.
Berlin reports Soviet envoy Leo Chintschuk will fly to Moscow Friday night to report on political developments of the past week. Officials say his stay is “one certain” but likely at least two weeks, with no official recall and limited discussion of possible outcomes from Moscow talks.
A UPI report outlines approximate taxes under the Roosevelt farm relief plan to fund rental land payments and farmer benefits. Cotton would be taxed 6.9 cents per pound, corn 44.8 cents per bushel, wheat 56 cents per bushel, hogs 4.30 dollars per hundred pounds, beef cattle 1.89 dollars per hundred pounds, and butter 7 cents per pound, calculated from price differences with 1909 to 1914 averages.
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