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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1933
Page
1
A Verne Marshall column surveys Farley and Littleton on whether government should pursue equal opportunity or broader equity. It argues the constitution protects opportunity, warns against replacing liberty with equity, and explains bonds versus currency as government liabilities.
The Iowa Senate organized after a 24 to 24 tie between Democrats and Republicans, with Lt. Gov. Krashel casting the deciding vote to name H. L. Irwin of Clinton president pro tempore. Two Republican progressives initially balked, while threats of protest over the election process and Miller's seating as a Democrat from Independence surfaced.
In early returns from North Carolina, dry forces lead by about two to one as Walter Murphy concedes victory for prohibitionists. Unofficial tallies show 138,014 against repeal and 69,416 for repeal, with about 90 delegates expected to oppose repeal. Kentucky voting encountered violence, but NC leads the dry column.
Fiorello LaGuardia elected mayor of New York City in a bitter fusion contest. O'Brien placed third as McKee surged behind LaGuardia. Tammany conceded within hours after 2 million voters voiced their choice. Violent disorder marked election day with arrests, injuries, and tense security measures.
Lester J. Doc Tilton a former Clinton Iowa railroad engineer is to be sentenced in federal district court in Des Moines on November 27 for violation of the food and drug act. He was convicted on five counts in Davenport last week and faces up to a 200 dollar fine on each count.
Bridgeport, Conn. Jas per McLeavy, a roofer and longtime socialist candidate for mayor, won with nearly a 6000 plurality over Democrat Janes L. Dunn while Republican John Schwartz trailed. The city also elected 12 socialist aldermen versus four Democrats, with Democrats holding some incumbents and Republicans holding three.
The reader hears that debt would not rise but the concept remains intangible. If government bond owners accepted non interest currency, they would either hoard or invest to preserve income, though few would hoard currency. The issue is broad agreement on how to achieve a cheaper dollar and higher commodity prices.
Blanche Balls testified at a preliminary hearing for Lieut John H. Murrel that an alleged attack occurred after a dancing party at the St Anthony hotel and a night club visit on October 22. She named San Antonio figures, said she feared retaliation, and described the assault in a ditch. The hearing determined bond recommendations by U S Commissioner P A Lockhart.
In Louisville and Harlan, three people died and three were injured as riots marred Kentucky's midweek polls. Officials said about 800,000 sought ballots on repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment and other local issues. Names include Art Hensley and Jack Blanton. the violence stemmed from old feuds and a bitter mayoral contest between Dan Carrell and Neville Miller.
Everyday Religion argues that dictatorial regimes arise when democracy collapses and a collective mob psyche takes over. It warns uniforms and mass conformity crush free thought and religion, threatening a future where the state dictates belief and lifestyle. It contrasts this with the belief that God stands above the state and cautions against mobocracy.
A report to Gov. Clyde Herring recommends state sole purveyor of liquor if repeal occurs. It outlines a five member liquor commission, state stores for off premise sale, local option allowing bans in towns, $1 permits for buyers, and taxation by sales only. A private corporation option is offered if constitutionality blocks state stores.
Dallas. H C Parks was seriously wounded when a bird dog named Jiggs fired a rifle blasting through the back seat of Parks' car. The dog reportedly discharged the rifle while romping in the vehicle.
Paris and Washington report Britain will pay 7.5 million dollars on its December 15 installment in American currency, avoiding default. Roosevelt says debt negotiations end without prejudice and Britain acknowledges the debt while reserving its right to seek readjustment as world conditions clarify.
Washington price for newly mined domestic gold stayed at 32.84 dollars per ounce on Tuesday and again Monday. This marks the first day since October 25 that the price did not rise under the new policy initiated that date.
Gouvernor Herring urged Woodbury Cherokee and Plymouth sheriffs to deputize citizens to keep farm to market highways open as strikers were driven from Sioux City roads. No violence reported though a desolated picket camp was burned on the line and railroads sought protection after two bridges were burned.
General Hugh S. Johnson, NRA administrator, attacked strikers and warned he would use the recovery act against “chislers and gougers” while urging patience and support for the farm program. He said revolt against the president’s plan harms the nation, blaming chiselers for unrest and peonage fears.
Preliminary returns from 73 precincts and scattered polls show repeal leading five to one. The tally stood 13,168 for repeal and 2,432 against as early results came in Tuesday night.
As returns came in from 3,630 Ohio precincts, about 539,847 favored repeal and 251,368 opposed, with 8,585 precincts reporting and totals growing toward a statewide repeal majority. In South Carolina, dry forces trailed as 805 of 1,222 precincts counted gave 28,977 for repeal and 32,437 against, across all counties with three completed.
Ottumwa resident John A. Johnson, aged 64 or 65, was killed Tuesday night when struck by a hit and run driver while crossing a street. Police pursue leads as the investigation continues.
The Iowa Truckers Association led by Secretary John P. Shannahan urged Governor Herring to proclaim against the gang use of pistols by anyone on Iowa highways. The appeal was made Tuesday via AP reports.
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