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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1934
Page
1
The Public Works Administration reports it is overdrawn on its 3.3 billion fund as of November 1, with non federal projects 85 percent complete and federal projects further along. Officials urge a replenished appropriation to immediately fund new job creating projects and expand relief.
A 1934 column by Dr Newton condemns short thinking in daily life and politics. It cites a boy who breaks a vase to save a nickel, a merchant who cheats for short gains, and a politician who trades temporary advantage for community injury, urging long thoughts of God and growth.
In a collage of figures and events a Texas case about a green paint ruse aims for lunacy defense while Bertrand Russell misses court on marital charges. Carol II booms arms in Roumania as John Dillinger’s father aids a fugitive. Hitler fixes German bread prices and rationing persists. Public notices touch on electricity, Farley governance, and a street upheaval near a new building project.
Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd announced a big discovery during a geographic exploration flight from Little America Antarctica. The 650 nautical mile triangular expedition covered vast unknown areas aiming to illuminate trans continental straits and the structure of west Antarctica.
The article notes Mr Wallace is decorated for enabling increased corn yields. The recognition highlights his contributions to corn production and farming efficiency.
In Washington circles the Merry-Go-Round notes striking signs of prosperity in the American Liberty League offices and a possible senatorial investigation may follow. A rumor ties these moves to a push against Senator Borah in Idaho in two years if he continues pressuring the New Dealers.
Premier Mussolini and Austria's Chancellor Kurt Schuschnigg agreed that Austria should be the Switzerland of central Europe. They stated Germany must either renounce plans to absorb Austria or sign an agreement with other European nations guaranteeing Austria's independence.
Huey Long with four bodyguards led the LSU band into Jackson Mississippi and sparked a chaotic parade. He serenaded Bilbo’s offices and the Ole Miss football HQ, dragged Governor Conner from the mansion, and ordered traffic halted at Capitol Street while delivering a speech and planning a lyric.
The Santa Claus contest in the Cedar Rapids Gazette runs Sundays for five weeks. Contestants must copy a designated Santa item into a square and submit entries by 5 p.m. Wednesday to win gift certificates totaling 50 dollars and theater tickets for top entrants.
President Roosevelt toured Tennessee Valley sites including Wheeler dam and Wilson dam and spoke with Secretary Ickes aboard the train about expanding public works. He then planned to attend services in Tupelo and continue discussions on housing slum clearance and funding limits for a nationwide program.
Frank Giovanazzi reported being kidnapped by two men in the city Saturday afternoon. They forced him to drive toward Oelwein, where they met a second car two miles south of the city, stole $3, and released him. Giovanazzi described one suspect as short and heavy, the other tall and well dressed.
Vice President John N. Garner got lost while hunting in southwest Texas and fell ten feet from a tree injuring his knee and arms. He later shot a ten point buck, saying he was only about 300 yards from camp when the mishap occurred.
Harold St Clair, guilty of murdering Dr Homer L Mey er, fled toward prison gates at the southern Illinois penitentiary Saturday. He was quickly recaptured after several shots were fired.
Treasury data show expenditures for the current period far below Roosevelt’s $16.5 billion projection for the two fiscal years ending June 30, 1935. Through four and a half months, outlays total about $2.6 billion, with experts estimating roughly $6.8 billion more needed to meet the forecast. Relief programs dominate the shortfall, while revenues rise from last year with customs receipts lagging.
Whiteford R. Cole 60 president of the Louisville and Nashville railroad died suddenly aboard the Pan American train at 4 pm Saturday en route from Nashville to Louisville. Cole had led the L and N since 1926 and was a Nashville native and Vanderbilt alumnus.
In Saar area, League of Nations files libel suits against German Front leaders Peter Pirro and Hermann Roechling and three Saarlandesrat deputies. Charges center on espionage and attempts to sway a January plebiscite on Saar sovereignty. Trial likely soon as preliminaries proceed amid police denials of a plot.
Washington AP reports business and the Roosevelt recovery effort unite to drive recovery while labor, led by William Green of the AFL, questions the shift. Harriman and Richberg stress realism and action to place people back to work as Moffett urges rapid program rollout in housing and modernization.
The battered body of Mrs. Lillian Sarkisian, a Denver business and social figure, was found in the Capitol Hill home. Police sought Abe Kalein, accused of a fatal assault after leaping on Sarkisian from behind a door. Blood spatter and a fierce struggle were noted. Kalein fled the scene.
Genevieve Tobin, 27, screen star, and her mother, 50, were severely hurt when the car skidded on wet pavement and crashed head-on into a palm tree two miles west of Camarillo, Oxnard, California.
Three persons were injured in accidents reported to police Saturday afternoon. Mrs. L F Steele 729 F avenue NW suffered bruises on her right leg at 2 15 p m when a car backing away from the curb near Fourth street and Third avenue SW struck her. Harry Glidden Jr 519 Twelfth street SE was driving the car. Mrs. Steele was taken to a doctor and then to St Luke s hospital for x ray examinations. Mrs Lawrence Finch 920 Second street SW suffered cuts on her head legs and left hand about noon when a car in which she was riding with Leonard Kent 827 Seventh avenue SE collided with a street car at Seventh avenue and Sixth street SE Kent s left arm was bruised.
AP forecast covers Nov 19 to 24 for the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys with precipitation on Monday and another periods later in the week. Expect frequent temperature changes with near or below normal first week.
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