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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1933
Page
2
President Franklin D. Roosevelt addresses world rulers urging rapid disarmament and coordinated economic action. He cites two conferences, calls for currency stabilization, free world trade, and broader social justice, while stressing practical steps toward reducing offensive weapons and ending aggression.
A reader outlines a four step plan emphasizing immediate action on the MacDonald plan, agreed timing for subsequent steps, and no expansion of armaments beyond treaty limits. The proposal calls for a global non aggression pact and concurrent faithful disarmament measures across nations.
Ethyle Breedlove, a renowned millinery saleswoman, joins Armstrong's Millinery Department after years with Borderth a in Oklahoma City and Cedar Rapids. With over twenty years in the business, she is noted for personalized fittings and selecting styles suited to each customer.
Bolivia agreed to arbitrate its dispute with Paraguay in a cable to the League of Nations. Officials expect this to signal a likely end to hostilities in the Gran Chaco, where fighting has continued since June with Paraguay declaring a state of war last week after Bolivia rejected peace proposals.
Reports say cars were stolen in Central City and Mount Vernon over the weekend. Deputy Sheriff Larry Condon investigated as a Model T Ford sedan vanished in Central City and a 1931 Ford coupe disappeared from Mount Vernon while others were found abandoned nearby.
The Community Players held their annual meeting at the Country club with plans for a new season, a board of directors elected led by Howard Green as the sole new member, and reports showing 103 backstage workers and 113 cast members for 196 roles.
Ossian report notes Knights of Columbus open meeting Tuesday night at the club rooms. Father McDermott, state chaplain and first priest chaplain of the Iowa American Legion, to deliver principal address. Surviving husband Christian Rasmussen and seven children listed by name and residence.
Cafeterias in four junior highs earned net $499.26 through May 1 with Benjamin Franklin at $372.62 and Roosevelt at $220.91 while Wilson and McKinley saved or lost money. Total meals served 35,421 across all four schools. A separate oil spill extends 500 miles from New York to Cherbourg, trapping birds in thick oil.
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