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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1933
Page
1
U S dollar sinks amid fears of inflation as Europe tightens money. Cedar Rapids mayor opposes rushed federal funds for made work while seeking clear action on a sewage grant. Iowa tax revisions face objections, with lawmakers pushing new income and sales taxes and counties urged to offset property tax relief.
An underworld tip places Jack Klutas, alleged co leader of an eight man kidnapping gang, in a Chicago suburb. He is linked to nine abductions, a $500000 ransom, and two Iowa officer murders in 1930. Authorities, including Pat Roche, pursue Klutas amid claims of Capone defiance and ties to gangs and hijacking.
A reflective essay argues that truth in arithmetic mirrors social reality. It warns that ignoring cause and effect in national and civic life breeds debt, fear, and unrest, and that unfair justice invites revolution while mercy and hate yield similar returns.
The Bailey Sweet murder case spans three years of pursuit across multiple regions from the west coast to New York and Mexico. On June 26, 1930, three men stole a car near Ottumwa. Sweet and Bailey restrained a suspect who drew a revolver and killed two officers in Washington. The killer fled and abandoned the stolen car near North Liberty, Indiana. no trace was found. Iowa offered a $100 reward for the slayer.
President Roosevelt approves a cleaning and dyeing trade code designed to end racketeering and add 11 million dollars annually to payrolls. The code becomes effective November 20 and will re employ about 20 000 workers.
Chancellor Adolf Hitler told millions in a nationwide loud speaker program that Germany seeks peace and equal rights, not war. He insisted Germans want understanding, said others should leave them alone, and spoke to Siemens Schuckert workers near Berlin as part of the drive to boost support for the upcoming plebiscite.
Heinz Spanknoebel, a German preacher linked to pro Nazi activities and the Friends of New Germany, is indicted under wartime espionage law for acting as a propaganda agent without state department registration. He disappeared after a warrant issued as authorities questioned figures like Benno von Steupnagel and George Schmise, with U S Attorney Medalie and assistant Prager involved.
The government raised its price on newly mined American gold to 33.20 dollars an ounce from 33.15. The rise was an overnight five cent advance. London price was 129 shillings 8 pence, down 1 shilling 3 pence.
New York reports show the dollar slipping further in foreign exchange trading on Friday while the pound sterling climbs to a fresh peak since 1914 reaching about 5.16 dollars per pound. An overnight gain of roughly 4.14 cents is noted, signaling continued volatility in currency markets.
President Roosevelt invited Foreign Commissar Maxim Litvinoff to the White House for an intimate Friday night discussion on recognizing the Soviet Union. The talks follow three days of talks with Secretary Hull and aim to exchange frank views on political and economic factors in restoring relations. A final communiqué was not expected to occur then, with progress expected to be the main takeaway.
A Swedish steamer named Elsi¢ reached Lisbon harbor with only four crew members aboard after a west Africa coast malaria outbreak. Eighteen crewmen died from the illness, leaving four survivors.
Merry Fahrney Parker Pickering 23 wed Frank Van Sands Eiszner 25 near Aurora but their car hit a signboard and rolled. Parker Pickering’s brother Donald Van Sands Hiszner 25 died, Noel Seeburg may have a skull fracture, others injured. Parents shocked as prior divorce and visa drama swirl around Chilean nobleman bid.
William Hamm Jr. testified in a guarded St Paul court as four Touhy gangsters face federal charges under the Lindbergh kidnapping law. Hamm identified Eddie McFadden as one of the abductors and described his capture from the Hamm brewery last June 15. He recalled an associate seen at the kidnapper hideout during an eight hour drive.
The USDA announced a preliminary U S corn crop of 2 289 544 000 bushels for this year, down slightly from last month’s 2 291 000 000 and well below last year’s 2 876 000 000. Other crop figures include buckwheat 8 000 000, flax seed 7 500 000, soybeans 11 300 000, apples 144 000 000, potatoes 318 000 000, sugar beets 11 150 000 tons, broom corn 30 200 000 tons, and related year over year comparisons.
Los Angeles report states film actress Doris Kenyon widow of Milton Sills filed for divorce from Arthur E. Hopkins a Syracuse realty broker. The action was filed Friday in Los Angeles citing irreconcilable differences and seeking alimony.
Vienna reports martial law across Austria for murder arson and malicious violence as police raid socialist meetings protesting a ban on demonstrations. Vice Chancellor Emil Fey announced the measure amid arrests following Friday night street dispersals.
Four more arrests raised the tally to six in the Toddville fence feud shooting case. B A Ditzler was shot in the face on Halloween night two and a half miles southwest of Toddville. Fred Morris Cleve Morris Joel Van Kirk and Ethel Whipple faced charges of assault with intent to inflict great bodily injury with bonds set at 500 each. The men pleaded not guilty in district court as true informations were filed by County Attorney G K Thompson.
Los Angeles reports that Judge Joseph Sproul granted a new trial for Mrs Marion Y Read in the alienation of affections case against actress Claire Windsor. The $75,000 verdict was set aside as grossly excessive. Read contends he was single when courting. later admitted marriage. Read faced a separate petty theft charge by Windsor.
Des Moines AP reports agitation by the house to obtain the Brookings Institute report for legislature and press. A concurrent resolution demanded the report, with sponsors promising printing if funds remain from the interim legislative committee allotment.
Disaffection grew among farm strikers as the movement to withhold produce faded in two western Iowa counties and Wisconsin. Dairy groups pledged support to Roosevelt and assurance no milk strike in their area. Wisconsin leaders urged abandoning the move unless farmers and labor back officials who opposed it. Pickets dwindled to one county as authorities organized patrols and bridges near Waterloo were damaged by dynamite blasts blamed on strikers.
Roosevelt and Soviet Foreign Commissar Maxim Litvinoff discussed modes and conditions for American recognition at the White House. No decision was announced, but Litvinoff will meet the President and State Department officials again soon.
Havana report says an American citizen Humberto Allen of Cuba is listed among rebels held at Camp Columbia for court martial after the failed revolt against President Ramon Grau San Martin. El Pais lists 240 prisoners including 17 Spaniards and one American. death sentences were expected for leaders, with others to be commuted.
Hog sellers maintain a price strike at Union Stock Yards as bids lag. A single carload of lightweight hogs sold at 4.50, near producers’ target, while major packers bid 20 to 25 cents below Wednesday. Friday tallies show 27,000 arrivals with 17,000 sent to packers, keeping supplies tight and holding prices steady amid a slow trade.
The state highway commission says Road 149 from Fairfax to Cedar Rapids will use a diagonal path rather than paralleling the North Western railroad. Bemis and Schlick of Des Moines hold the contract. The route crosses the North Western tracks via a new overhead crossing near the current crossing and uses the Prairie Creek bridge to reach the west end of First Avenue W paving.
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