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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1933
Page
1
A verbose column from Verne Marshall muses on war, peace, and the power of uniforms in Germany, noting mass demonstrations and the role of women. It recalls forecasts about Germany’s place in Europe, praises General Johnson’s NRA tour, and reports on local farm aid, a railway incident near Lawton, Iowa, and Chicago liquor fears. The writer questions farm protests, militia use, and Iowa tax politics.
A historic vote unfolds across six states North Carolina South Carolina Pennsylvania Ohio Kentucky and Utah as repeal stakes rise. If three approve repeal the Eighteenth Amendment would end this year with Ohio or Pennsylvania likely delivering the thirty sixth ratification.
A reflective meditation on life as a voyage aboard the earth as a silent air ship. Amy Johnson Mollison’s daring spirit inspires readers to seek adventure, fly toward the unknown, and learn love through living. The piece frames life as a mysterious pilot led journey ending only in the Unknown.
ELBING Germany AP Hitler told thousands in East Prussia that Germany’s hands-off approach to foreign nations’ internal matters warrants equal consideration. He cited Guy Fawkes Day, warned that Germany faces threats from others, and reiterated a desire to live in peace with neighbors, noting East Prussia as especially at risk.
Ralph Budd president of the Burlington railroad announced plans to spend 2 million dollars with Colorado Fuel and Iron for steel rails and fastenings. The order to be placed Monday covers 25 000 tons of rails and 8 000 tons of fastenings.
Two youths Walter Brazanski and Sylvester Kubec and L. E. Alloway were arrested after confessions in the weekend case. Brazanski and Kubec face grand jury charges for larceny of a motor vehicle tied to a roadster theft from a downtown parking area on Oct 28. They allegedly then used the car to steal a truck owned by C. H. Thompson in the following night, driving both vehicles to Chain Lakes.
New York voters head to the polls Tuesday to decide the fierce mayoral contest pitting Fiorello LaGuardia against James McKee and John OBrien. Fusion forces claim to end Tammany Hall influence as a grand jury probes illegal registrations and police prepare for potential unrest with 18 700 officers on duty.
Ernest Milton Zach, 44, of Cow Falls area, reported as the boy’s father, on his farm northeast of Cou Falls, accidentally fell into an unloading corn elevator around 9 am Monday. He died. the child, four years old, was fatally mangled. Survived by parents, sister Gladys, brother Vernon, and grandparents Joseph Zach Sr and others. Funeral Wednesday at 2 pm from home, Rev Francis Pokorny officiating. burial in Dupont Cemetery.
In Crown Point Indiana AP reports Rev E O Stevens who lacks a church rents space for ceremonies. He displays an automobile sign reading You decode what you pay me, reflecting a controversial approach to marriages amid his ministry plans.
A Cedar Rapids milk code conference is set for Tuesday at Hotel Montrose with eight delegates, including members of the Big Three and United Dairies, to draft a code. Press is barred. the meeting aims to settle bottle returns, establish a Cedar Rapids milk shed, and set base prices amid disputes over independents and producer affiliations.
Major Charles A. Shepard of Fort Riley Kansas medical officer won a new trial from the Supreme Court on charges of murdering his wife by poisoning on the reservation in 1929. The decision reverses the Tenth Circuit which had affirmed the conviction. Justice Cardozo wrote the opinion noting the deathbed statement was improperly admitted as proof.
Niagara Falls was nearly dry as a strong cast wind reduced water flow in the Niagara River for three days. The gorge level is twenty feet below normal, the Canadian Horseshoe Falls nearly dry, and rocks from Goat Island to the center are exposed. Above Goat Island the river looks like a mere creek.
Des Moines AP report that the Iowa Town general assembly opened the governors special session with a focus on organization. The house quickly settled its leadership while the senate, two members absent, delayed permanent organization and debated eligibility of Senator Miller for seating amid an acting postmaster appointment.
Winter closed in on Cedar Rapids as the first snow of the season fell Sunday morning totaling .28 inch of precipitation. The day peaked at 38 degrees at 3 PM, easing to 35 by 7 PM, and 36 by 9 AM Monday amid sharp winds. A drizzle followed with a high around 40 and temperatures dropping to 38 by 2:30 PM.
Chicago AP reports General Hugh S. Johnson defended the National Recovery Administration before the Illinois Manufacturers and Chicago Chamber of Commerce. He called NRA attacks witch doctors and hobgoblins, denied press licensing power, praised Roosevelt’s leadership, and urged support for recovery measures aiding farmers and industry.
Premier Benito Mussolini conferred briefly with General Hermann Goering in Rome on Monday night. Goering flew from Berlin with Prince Philip of Hesse and may meet again at 11 am with an official communique expected Tuesday afternoon. Goering was a guest at the Hesse residence near Villa Savola.
In St Paul AP Floyd B Olson says five governors who fought for quick farm aid will meet soon to draft plans for congressional presentation in January. Additional farm state executives may join, with broader regional representation. An embargo on farm shipments could be discussed as part of efforts to accelerate aid.
Governor Herring declined to order troops after talks with Sioux City business leaders and local officials. He said a written request from peace officers would be required, and urged area officers to build resistance to violence. Town Farmers Holiday leader John Chalmers clarified his remarks about weapons, denying intent to incite harm.
In Sioux City Iowa militancy among farmers escalated with a railway bridge burned and gunfire on a freight train. Picketing and warnings to reporters stirred fear. Sheriffs Rippey and Tice guarded courthouses as authorities blamed militants. cattle receipts were low and rail shipments continued. The page note signals continued coverage.
General Motors directors in New York voted an extra 25 cent dividend on common stock along with the regular 25 cent quarterly payment. Alfred P. Sloan Jr. said the company is in a strong financial condition and aims to bolster purchasing power amid national recovery efforts, with about 11 million dollars extra to roughly 350000 stockholders.
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