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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1934
Page
1
An apparent Russian offer to aid France against Germany sparks European debate as Paris backs a wartime budget of nearly 427 million dollars. The piece discusses fears, economic relief plans, and a columnist's critique of unemployment and corporate tax incentives. It also covers medical hero Dr Baldridge's death, a coroner finding on a mistreated woman, and urban growth cautions.
Cedar Rapids A look at a legal opinion states that two absentee ballots arriving after polls closed in Otter Creek and Buffalo township must not be counted. The ballots mailed the day before the November 6 election arrived late and unopened at the county auditor. The ruling comes as county Treasurer race between James H. Yuill and Milo Sedlacek remains contested after Yuill won by two votes.
The Iowa Electric Light and Power company board declared a second 1934 dividend on all classes of preferred stock. Payment is Dec. 20 to holders of record Nov. 30, with 7 percent stock at 87.34 cents, 14 percent at 81.34 cents, and 6 percent stock at 75 cents per share.
A strike by 3,000 Pacific Electric Railway workers was postponed indefinitely by union leaders at the request of the federal mediation board. The action halts plans to disrupt inter urban trolley and bus traffic in 56 cities around Los Angeles. The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen issued a second order as federal intervention grew.
The decision underscores a shift away from relief tied to beneficiary skills toward stricter need criteria. It criticizes the plan as costly and impractical for an administration focused on humanities, arguing it could collapse under its own weight.
A 1934 reflection on Michael Angelo’s tenure as chief architect of St. Peter's Cathedral Rome at age 72. It highlights his lasting genius his late work and his motto I still learn emphasizing lifelong learning. The piece contrasts aging with vitality and cites education ideas from William James and Huxley to argue age does not determine intellect.
Mrs Belle O Prouty 86 an early Des Moines Town settler and widow of a pioneer wholesale grocer died at her home after a week long illness in Des Moines AP report
New Deal backers urge a treasury plan to give partial tax exemptions on corporate income if the amount saved is spent immediately on plant modernization. The proposal, linked to the Chamber of Commerce recovery idea, targets quick re employment in heavy industries and foregoes some revenue to trigger investment.
The French chamber of deputies approved about 427 billion francs for military needs amid fear of German aggression. Leon Archimbaud cited Russia backing as a factor, while Gen. Louis Maurin warned that peace requires vigilance and defense. The vote signals heightened preparedness and emergency measures.
London papers blazed with the news of a military accord between France and Soviet Russia. The Evening News declared Russia's war pledge to France while The Standard reported Russia marches with France, creating a major public stir.
The chamber voted a 800 million francs defense appropriation to fund new fighting equipment. The war budget is almost 300 million francs below last year’s total of 5.974 billion francs, due to different budgeting practices. Russian envoy to France reportedly offered Moscow’s army in case of conflict, a claim officials call exaggerated and note no military alliance exists though ties with Russia grow closer. Leon Archimbaud reported the offer.
The Japanese cabinet approved record military funding, allocating over one billion yen for national defense in one year. The budget totals 2.21 billion yen, about 640.9 million dollars, a 9 percent rise from the current appropriation and constituting 46 percent of the total budget.
Cedar Rapids records show traffic tolls and accident counts for 1934. The listing details numbers of accidents injuries and deaths amid city transport data.
Cedar Rapids shippers expect substantial annual savings as the interstate commerce commission upholds through overhead rates from Iowa to eastern territory. The ruling, received by H F Sundberg of the chamber, boosts interior Iowa sites by recognizing a wide eastern Iowa area as entitled to special consideration amid competition with Illinois and southern mills.
The Chamber of Commerce of the United States and government statistics indicate improving business sentiment. October to November shows a six percent rise in check payments, steady retail sales, stable wholesale prices, favorable car loading, and rising steel production. The Labor Department notes October employment gains and payroll increases, supporting a gradual upturn.
Secretary Wallace expressed strong support for Oscar Johnston s plan to form a coalition of mid western and southern farm groups in Congress. He noted the idea dates back to 1924 and the McNary Haugen farm relief efforts and said he and Johnston have long discussed it and both are in favor.
Mrs Gloria Morgan Vanderbilt opens a higher court fight to regain custody of her daughter while guardians move to block her from control of Gloria s 2 8 million estate They seek to appoint guardianship and question Vanderbilt s qualifications with rulings on writs and possible appeals outlined by New York courts.
Des Moines AP Gov. Herring says letters from all town sections praise his effort to enforce beer and liquor laws. He notes many writers oppose prohibition, signaling broad local support for the drive.
Chicago report details a pre NRA store code from 1858 at Carson, Pirie, Scott outlining strict rules. It requires 6 am to 9 pm hours year round, thorough cleaning, and opening doors after dawn. It restricts Sabbath work, moral conduct, church giving, and worker leisure, with emphasis on daily routines and hours.
Jugoslavia concentrates troops near the Hungarian border amid Budapest alarm. Hungary pushes for immediate review of a Jugoslav accusation of complicity in the Marseilles assassinations at the League of Nations. Across Europe nations arm while Geneva and London center peace efforts and military buildup. Goering calls for aviation instructors as Germany rearms. Russia plans to double-track the trans Siberian railway and add a parallel line.
Dr. Clarence W. Baldridge 38 professor of theoretical and practical medicine at the University of Iowa died after a car crash eight miles north of Donnellson. He was en route to Fort Madison to lecture. Survived by wife and four children Patricia Richard Barbara and Thomas. Funeral at St Marys church with burial in St Josephs cemetery.
Harry Hopkins, head of the Federal Emergency Relief Administration, urged the U S mayors conference that Congress be asked to create a nationwide job program and end direct relief. He said work relief best meets unemployment, criticized state reluctance to cooperate, and praised cities' courage while calling for a new cabinet department to coordinate relief efforts.
AP report from Omaha states at 1 10 p m Friday a violent explosion leveled the west end of the Cargill elevator at Seventy third and Dodge. Red Monahan was killed and two coworkers were reported missing.
Des Moines AP report on an old age assistance pension inspector’s note lists a woman applicant’s husband as personal property with the entry “Husband and $50 worth of furniture” under the heading personal property, provoking laughter among commission members.
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