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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1932
Page
4
A garbled report from Chicago outlines a surge in gang violence with fears of a turf war. Authorities and the public worry over escalating shootings, arrests, and a crackdown as gang members face long sentences.
Sieman of Menominee reports deer in the area appear to practice football by running interference. While aiming at a buck, he was knocked down by a fawn that burst through the brush. When he recovered his rifle, the buck and the fawn had vanished.
A fragmented discussion on contract seven bridge play, bidding meaning, and how opening two hearts influences responses. The piece cites theory, notations, and examples with references to common responses and scoring implications.
The advertisement lists a broad assortment of discounted groceries and deli items including sugar, bacon, lard, cream cheese, cod, cheese, honey, maple syrup, catsup, shrimp, salad spread, pickles, apple butter, leaf sage, salmon, canned goods, corn, tomatoes, peas, beets, beans, oats, oils, nuts, raisins, figs, coconuts, and baking supplies. Prices are given in cents and dollars for multiple brands and quantities.
A bustling local ad lists a wide range of grocery items and prices including prunes, pecans, walnuts, hulless popcorn, cocoanut, cocoa products, various flours such as Quaker and Pillsbury, sugar-free and labeled brands, breakfast cereals, coffee blends, tea, crackers, oven mixes, oats, corn meal, beans, macaroni, spaghetti, and household staples. It references multiple bag sizes and bulk quantities with per pound or per unit prices, plus occasional produce such as potatoes, cabbage, celery, lettuce, cranberries, apples, and cherries.
A dramatic House vote moved a potential $100,000,000 state unemployment relief plan toward enactment with a Wednesday vote anticipated. Govs Emmerson and Horner backed provisions allowing Cook County to issue 27 million in bonds, county bond issues up to six times state gasoline tax shares, and a two-thirds county board approval to levy a 1 percent sales tax. Estimated revenue for six months runs 20 to 25 million.
Paris dispatch says exiled Soviet revolutionary Leon Trotzky moved through the city under police escort on Tuesday en route to a lecture engagement in Copenhagen. Authorities kept him away from reporters as he traveled.
Russian exile Leon Trotzky fast moved through the city with a crowd of reporters in pursuit. He boarded a train to Copenhagen aboard the Bernstorff while police guarded his party at Lyons station and at North station. Trotzky hid his face as he boarded.
Olivia L. Converse of Santa Barbara sues George P. Converse in Los Angeles for $4,500 back alimony alleging a Reno divorce in 1928 set $600 monthly alimony for life. The case targets the wealthy husband of former screen actress Anita Stewart.
London reports the pound sterling opening at a fresh 1932 low of $3.26% against Monday's $3.27% close. Analysts blamed the decline on pessimism over a new war debt deal. The currency fell to $3.25% by 12:50 p.m.
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