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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1933
Page
1
The piece outlines policy disputes on inflation versus gold standards with Roosevelt urging national unity. It notes a Chicago Legion event where Roosevelt seeks support for veterans and describes bank deposit releases easing credit, plus Green urging arbitration over strikes amid wartime hunger relief plans directed by the government.
In Havana a day of fighting ended with 500 besieged former officers surrendering at the National hotel. Troops killed ten officers after surrender. Unofficial toll places total dead at about fifty on both sides. Soldiers moved to dispossess prisoners to Cabanas and Principe fortresses.
In Havana a clash between De Cespedes army and navy officers at the National hotel killed an American spectator and more than twenty soldiers. Robert C. Lotspeich, 55, Swift & Co. manager and London Ohio native, was hit by a stray bullet. Fire and shelling wounded hundreds and strained hospitals as attack forces pressed in.
George Herman of Tiffin slipped and fell while dancing at Thornwood Hall at midnight Sunday. He sustained a fracture to the large bone below the knee and is confined at Mercy Hospital.
Cleveland Ohio Henry Ford threatens to reopen steel works amid labor troubles in steel and coal sectors. The magazine survey notes Ford may start his own steel mills as a feasibility consideration.
Edgewater New Jersey reports 2000 Ford strikers discharged by mail after last week’s walkout. Joseph Cook, vice chairman, told the crowd he notified NRA headquarters in Newark and was told Ford cannot fire the men that way.
A Cedar Rapids toll report shows traffic danger with 220 accidents and 8 fatalities this year. The figures indicate injuries totaling 0.274 per incident, underscoring safety concerns for local motorists and officials.
A thoughtful reflection on bores and prigs arguing that bores push society toward truth and ideals while prigs maintain standards and convictions. The piece cites Leslie Stephen on bores as salt of the earth and endorses uphill virtue over easy wit despite social teasing.
Washington AP report says the chief of army engineers recommended spending 145 million dollars to improve navigation to Sioux City Iowa and construct a large reservoir at Fort Peck Montana, marking a major midwest development plan.
In Chicago supporters of Edward A. Hayes of Decatur Ill hailed President Roosevelts outline on veterans benefits as fitting Hayes four point program. Hayes backers say Roosevelts stance boosts his bid as six other candidates press to unite against him.
Sanford Hill calls Gazette aid after his 15 year old son Tommy vanishes while three Roosevelt school pupils Norval Skersick and Bruce Brasau ski are among those reported missing. The Gazette recounts alleged police negligence and a cure to move “undesirables” out of Cedar Lips.
Clarence Warner 26 of 1111 J Avenue NE faces man slaughter charges from a Sunday crash four miles west of Springville on highway 161 that killed 18 year old Lester Flick of Dubuque. The truck, loaded with wood, had no brakes or lights. Flick and cyclist LeRoy Freeze were on bikes. Flick died Monday at a local hospital from a fractured pelvis and internal injuries.
President Roosevelt urged banks to meet normal credit needs to aid recovery and endorsed a four percent charge on RCC funds via preferred stock. He said banks should expand capital if profitable, while the NRA schedules a national Buy Now campaign for Oct nine to boost credit and jobs.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette will project every World Series play on its playograph board on the west side of the Gazette building. The Giants and the Senators meet in New York with the first game Tuesday at 12 30 p m Cedar Rapids time, and AP will wire the detailed report for immediate reproduction.
President Roosevelt approves a program to divert surplus butter to relief agencies. Hopkins and farm officials outline a tax funded plan using 1 cent per pound butterfat and a production control approach. The aim is to move 50 to 100 million pounds to needy families and adjust dairy operations accordingly.
Washington AP President William Green urged complete unionization of American workers and fought inflation in a keynote AFL session. He pressed a militant labor stance and tied recovery success to a uniform thirty hour week and higher wages across industries.
Iowa's 6000 delegates pledged unconditional support to Ray Murphy of Ida Grove for national commander of the American Legion at the Portland convention. Leo Custer of Cedar Rapids led the caucus, with Robert W. Colfield of Des Moines directing Murphy's campaign. The Iowa Town contingent claims support from Indiana and Nebraska delegates as Governor Clyde Herring was introduced.
President Roosevelt told the American Legion in Chicago that veterans cannot expect favoritism at the taxpayers’ expense. He outlined three principles for handling veteran issues, urged national unity, and called for cooperation with the Legion in pursuing economic recovery.
President Roosevelt urged Legion members to accept civilian relief while resisting extending federal hospitalization to all veterans. Legion leaders pushed a rival plan calling for universal federal hospitalization for any veteran injury or illness, a stance the President opposed. The Chicago appearance included a wreath at Mayor Cermak's grave and a busy convention run with seven candidates for national commander amid a quarter million Legionnaires.
Seven pilots departed Grand Central Airport Los Angeles for Roosevelt Field New York in the United States first night air derby. The race offers $3 000 in prizes with handicaps set by Lieut Col Frank M Hawks. Allen Russell of Los Angeles led off at 11 p m followed by LL E from Compton California and Frank D Bowman Jr of El Paso.
Oklahoma City report notes George Kelly shackled in county jail threatens Charlies Urschel amid ongoing kidnap case. U.S. marshal Elman Jester quotes Kelly saying Urschel won t have long to live. District Attorney Hyde weighs state robbery with firearms charges against Kelly and Albert Bates.
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