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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1933
Page
1
Iowa eyes Governor Herring's proposed plan to protect depositors as banks under urgency rules may reopen with capital injections and partial waivers. The policy would offer depositors nonassessable stock in exchange for waivers while banks restructure or liquidate, aiming to restore stability and public trust.
Des Moines AP reports drafting of a bill to issue preferred stock for depositors in closed banks and in banks operated by the state banking department. The measure would require examination by the state banking department, limit voting rights, set a 3 percent dividend, and allow liquidation claims if segregated assets do not retire the stock. Governor Herring and officials expect to curb waiver abuse and secure depositor liens.
Des Moines lawmakers consider a bill to lift the penalty on the March installment of taxes. The senate has passed the measure but the house delays action. County Treasurer Frank Williams is in Des Moines while deputy Lee Fitzgerald says no new instructions have arrived and the one percent penalty on the first half of 1933 taxes will be applied Saturday.
The Senate approved $500 million in direct federal grants to states for relief and sent the measure to the House. The package would allocate 40 percent of funds to states with caps and bases on prior public spending, marking a key step in Roosevelt’s unemployment relief program.
Nile Cochran of Moville Iowa was found guilty of second degree manslaughter in the Feb 3 milk strike shooting that killed Elk Point trucker R. D. Markell. After a 21 hour jury deliberation, Judge L. L. Fleeger sentenced Cochran to three years in the state penitentiary.
A federal court denied Mona Motor Oil Company’s injunction challenge and upheld Iowa’s gasoline tax. The tribunal ruled state statutes and enforcement did not burden interstate commerce and that taxes were collected from consumers, not the company, amid prior audits and indictments.
Police investigated a black powder blast at the Royal Oak home of Rev Charles E Coughlin as crowds gathered outside. The explosion damaged five windows and destroyed charity canned goods. a white cord was found, guiding detectives in their inquiry. Coughlin called it intimidation and left the residence after the blast.
Detroit based internal revenue office begins probe into Father Charles E. Coughlin income tax filings. The investigation centers on alleged failure to file prior to 1931 while Shrine of the Little Flower remains exempt. Coughlin declines comment.
Mrs Caroline Hynson DuPont filed for divorce from Lammot DuPont in Reno Nevada. He is president of DuPont Powders and chairman of General Motors. They wed in Wilmington Delaware in September 1930. She cites extreme cruelty. A property settlement occurred out of court. No children. Trial set for Friday in secret session.
Sir Esmond Ovey, British ambassador to Moscow, will not return as Britain demands. two Britons and four Russians arrested with Metropolitan-Vickers workers face sabotage charges on April 9 or 10, under espionage and economic information conspiracy laws with possible death penalties.
In London the Commons debated a mercantile embargo on Moscow after Sir Esmond Ovey was recalled as ambassador to Soviet Russia. Sir John Simon announced the recall in connection with arrests of four Metropolitan-Vickers employees on espionage charges, and Major General Sir Alfred Knox pressed for restricting Russian trade. Sir Simon said such questions would be kept in abeyance.
Mrs Anna Schleuter aged 46, mother of four, wife of Oak Hill School principal William Schleuter, was shot to death in her bed early Thursday in their seven room home. Schleuter said he woke to a prowler in the room and the intruder fired twice as he rose from the bed.
The Senate banking committee moves to broaden power for stock market scrutiny and to include J P Morgan and Company along with other major banks. The inquiry aims to expose banking and speculative practices of the boom period and guide new legislation to protect investors and the public.
The Iowa House prepared final action on the general appropriation bill. It sets annual appropriations at 11 501 747 and cap salaries for the state board of education while requiring sworn audits of unspent balances before new funds become available.
The appropriation measure faces further amendments in the house and a senate test. Rep Reed's amendment sets maximum pay for university staff: presidents 7500, superintendents 3000, secretaries 2400, department heads 5000, non heads 3600, others 2400. Last year heads took 5 percent cuts. University of Iowa president would rise from 18100, Iowa State 14250, Iowa State Teachers 8000.
London reports that negotiators Davis and British officials agreed to convene the world economic conference by June 6 if not by late May. The talks followed discussions between Norman H. Davis and British authorities about early summer proceedings.
Ely Culbertson returned from five weeks in Hollywood claiming the film capital taught him bridge. He ridiculed publicists and praised Hollywood as a virtuous spot, joking he might become a professional bridge expert. He planned to return for future publicity work.
The critique notes a widespread somnambulism in modern life, where people dismiss upheavals and feel little motivation to change. It argues this spiritual malaise underpins the depression of the era and that without addressing this mood, renewal is unlikely. Faith, if seen as fiction, compounds the fatigue shaping society.
Washington AP report notes railroad labor opposition to administration plans for coordinated operation of carriers as Farm Bureau, Grange and Farmers Union resist regulation of motor carrier rates. Unions warn one man control would deprive communities of service and workers of work and wages and foresees impact on thousands of jobs.
In Washington the senate agriculture committee signaled limited chances to amend the farm relief bill as it nears passage. A substitute would sharply curb secretary of agriculture powers while adding flax and peanut relief. Friday’s session may expand coverage to oats potatoes citrus and other fruits. Also Henry Morgenthau Jr announced a plan to accelerate liquidation of commodity holdings pledged for farm board loans totaling 157,236,323 as of February 28.
Chicago AP reports von F Herr aged 22 of McClusky and Merle LeRoy Lowman aged 19 of Westermoheim North Dakota pleaded guilty in criminal court on Thursday to murdering Henry Shoop a rancher from Wilbaux Montana.
In Phoenix, the Arizona board of pardons and paroles denied a plea for parole or commutation for Winnie Ruth Judd who faces a death sentence for the murder of Agnes Ann Leroi. A prieve to April 21 was granted, delaying the hanging set for April 14.
Attorneys sought a second trial for Mrs. Judd to influence her death sentence in Miss Samuelson’s murder. Judge Speakman dismissed the untried charge as folly, while the defense threatens to push a state supreme court appeal. Observers favor a sanity hearing over retrial, with Arizona law restricting execution of insane defendants.
Ernest J. Stevens former VP and director faces criminal indictment in Chicago. He petitions federal court to halt liquidation negotiations and argues Reconstruction Finance Corp promised a loan of 5 million to Illinois Life Insurance Co and failed to honor it. He names Howard Preston as Chicago manager behind the loan promise.
Paris reports France plans to ask President Roosevelt to declare a moratorium on the mid June war debt installment to allow negotiations and payment of the December installment of nearly 20 million dollars. The move aims to restore relations with the United States and gain chamber approval to pay the December debt.
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