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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1934
Page
12
Wallace argues for a new era beyond pioneer scarcity, noting abundance yet hunger from mismanaged wealth. He links surplus wheat in Nebraska and breadlines in New York to inequities, urging mindset and policy shifts toward fairer distribution and shared prosperity. He cites idle labor and upcoming inventions as keys to doubling production and remedying social distress.
Secretary Wallace argues that societal shortages stem from human selfishness and flawed economic systems. He urges the church to foster social justice and for government to build machinery aligning with prophetic visions of abundance.
The First Iowa Volunteers post No. 1 held a regular meeting in Wo. F W hall with Boy Scout troop No. 19 as guests. Leon F. Hines led the program featuring boxing acts, musical numbers, a jig dance, and remarks. S O. Wiles was named drill captain and Steven Dyson chair of the dance committee.
The Rev Blaine Hyten of First Christian church conducts Passion week evenings starting today at 7 45 pm with the theme The World Beyond Death. Daily topics include Christ Creation's Center and Jesus Talks With the Living Dead, among others. a stereopticon Life of Christ sermon is planned at Lenten union services Wednesday. Easter Sunday features Hyten at 6 45 am Life's Eternity and 7 45 pm The White Robe Weavers of Revelation. Music is directed by Edna Barrett Jackson. public is invited.
John Cook announces his candidacy for Cedar Rapids Public Safety Commissioner citing a career from patrolman to captain. He pledges firm enforcement of all laws for community welfare and denies rumors he would remove Chief W. C. Benesh if elected.
Special to The Gazette reports Linn county ranked third for Home Owners' Loan Corporation approvals in the Dubuque district. Linn had 137 of 1,060 approved loans, totaling 325,242.49 dollars, as Black Hawk and Dubuque posted higher totals.
AP dispatch reports drought gripping Minnesota North and South Dakota with losses feared in the millions. Experts warn of scant moisture, parched soil and delayed planting across the three states as spring rains are needed.
Dr William A Wirt warned he may not reveal the brain trust member who allegedly said Roosevelt advisers plotted to overthrow the government The educator said he expects to be called before the House Interstate Commerce Committee and may testify if required while keeping the name confidential if possible
A robbery suspect Franciis O'Gara, 27, awaited trial when a loaded revolver was found in his cell. Jail gates opening at 6:30 a.m. prompted sheriff and riot squads to patrol the grounds.
Cedar Rapids hosts its first gym circus of the season on April 5 and 6 at the Y M C A gym lot. The event features clowns acrobats wild animals and sideshow curiosities with acts from Grant Hi Y clubs class C boys Pioneer clowns and Coe college students. Leadership from Nels Lee Clifford Teeple and Stanley Vesely directs performances, music and lobby side shows.
Ds Sheftic, superintendent of parks, asks for support at the polls tomorrow March 26. He pledges to devote his entire time to parks and public properties if elected, noting 55 years as a city resident and 35 years as a taxpayer.
More than 350 people including boys and parents attended the dedication of the willow cabin and hobby hut in the Y M C A lobby. The rustic cabin was built by the Y boys department with 125 participants. the Y boys band played. William Kelly received a gift. L E Crabbs told the cabin story and outlined summer plans for willowcraft.
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