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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1933
Page
1
The piece surveys machine age anxieties in Russia and Austria’s Dollfuss assassination bid, notes Cuba’s political turmoil under US wary gaze, and critiques broad legal regimes and media ethics. It mentions NRA labor codes, kidnapper penalties, and a controversial Wind broadcast deemed deceptive.
A brush fire at Griffith Park in Los Angeles trapped more than a score of volunteer firefighters in a ravine near the golf links. Fire crews battled walls of flame as winds fanned the blaze, with reports varying on the number of dead and the victims including golfers and Camp Fire girls' workers.
Linn county supervisors will open bids October 19 at 10 30 a m for roads with 5000 in federal funds from the public works administration. Project No 10 includes a concrete box culvert while Projects 9 13 cover grading along routes near Toddville Viola Clinton township and the old Red Ball road. About 112 workers will be employed for two months at an estimated total cost of 18400 with work expected to start November 1 after state board approval.
Des Moines AP counts 1164 new Civilian Conservation Corps members to be enrolled Oct 5 to Oct 15. Ten recruiting offices listed in Des Moines Atlantic Sioux City Storm Lake Mason City West Union Cedar Rapids Davenport Burlington Ottumwa. County quotas include Polk 99 Scott 51 Woodbury 65 and others, totaling 192 in state.
A collision between a motorcycle and an automobile occurred but the rider is reported safe. Authorities say there were no serious injuries and the incident is under investigation.
A 1935 column argues civilization needs reconditioning like a worn car. It urges individuals to repair their own hearts and faith, reform outdated ideals, and apply them to daily life to restore democracy and a kinder world.
Neville Chamberlain, Britain’s chancellor of the exchequer, sternly criticizes United States NRA style prosperity plans at the annual bankers dinner in London. He ridicules Labour calls for public “new weapons,” warns against abandoning orthodox methods, and signals possible return to the gold standard as Britain shows gradual, lasting progress.
Former French premier Edouard Herriot, suffering from uremia, remained in critical condition at a Lyons surgical institute after being moved from Saint Luc's hospital. He was reported somewhat better yet very tired and underweight Tuesday night.
Cedar Rapids residents woke to a 43 degree low Tuesday after a Monday high of 71 with temperatures easing to 56 and 47 by midnight Then a sunny day pushed the morning reading back to 57 followed by 71 at 1:30 and 72 at 2:30 as skies cleared.
Vienna reports 22 year old ex soldier Rudolf Bertil shot Chancellor Engelbert Dollfuss as he left the parliament building. Dollfuss suffered chest and arm wounds but is able to return home after treatment. Authorities note Dollfuss opposes Nazi movement and plans may include drastic measures.
The Iowa WCTU opened its annual Marion convention to elect a new state president after Mrs Ida B Wise Smith steps up to national leadership Nov 1. About 400 attendees heard plans to counter liquor re emergence and shape a state liquor control plan for Iowa as the legislature prepares.
Year to date toll on Cedar Rapids roads shows 222 accidents and 277 injuries. No fatalities recorded in the source text.
CHICAGO INS Fifteen years after France veterans march again as the American Legion with 120000 veterans leading a parade through Chicago. More than 400 bands and drum corps, over 1 million spectators, from Michigan Avenue to Soldier Field. Major Gen. Frank Parker and National Commander Louis A. Johnson ride as grand marshal.
The American Legion approved a plan Tuesday for hospital treatment of all World War I veterans not dishonorably discharged who cannot afford care, if local or state communities cannot support them. It urges federal hospitalization under government auspices and preservation of pre March 20 1933 veterans benefits.
English aviators Capt and Mrs James A Mollison failed to take off from Wasaga Beach Ontario for Baghdad on their second attempt as Seafarer II undercarriage cracked. They evacuated safely and warned a two day repair time before another try before about 600 spectators.
In Chicago, western railroad leaders met Tuesday to discuss a large passenger fare reduction. The proposal targets about a 25 percent decrease and favorable action is considered likely.
Carl Trout, supervising FDIC examiner, estimated that preparations for bank deposit insurance in Iowa will involve examining more than 400 Iowa banks. Trout opened the Iowa office last week and six examiners began work on banks that have applied for qualification.
Davenport AP reports a fire on September 22 destroyed a home. Jen nie Hetzel aged 79 died Tuesday in a local hospital. Her sister Anna aged 82 was burned to death in the blaze.
Senate investigators revealed Dillon Read and Co New York bankers gained control of two investment trust companies with 5.1 million dollars spent against 90 million dollars capital while Pecora showed directors profited through favorable stock allotments. The firm and its members held large blocks of common and preferred stock in the first and second trusts formed with 60 million dollars in preferred stock and 10 million in second preferred stock.
A Cedar Rapids district court jury deliberated under Judge H. C. Ring in the assault case against D. J. Condon aged 63. The state’s G. K. Thompson and defense’s F. A. Heald presented closing arguments after Condon admitted striking Dr. J. J. Murphy in Mercy hospital’s corridor following a Feb 22 air of family distress when Condon’s son Billy was wounded.
Carl Hubbell silenced the Washington Senators with ten strikeouts as the New York Giants won 4 to 2 at the Polo Grounds in game one of the World Series. Mel Ott led the early offense with four hits including a first inning homer, while the Giants benefited from shaky defense by the Senators and two clutch plays in the late innings.
Washington and New York played a tight game with Ott driving in three and Jackson contributing one. Hubbell pitched well for New York, while Stewart suffered the loss for Washington as ошибок.
Report from Richmond Virginia shows early repeal results with 113 of 1690 precincts reporting. Repeal plan leads 12 357 to 405 for state liquor control 11 248 to 4682 for state prohibition remains uncertain with partial tallies.
Iowa City AP says professor Lee Travis added ping pong to the University of Iowa speech clinic curriculum to aid stuttering therapy. He notes mumbly peg, horseshoe, Jacks and other hand use activities could serve similar therapeutic goals.
The game opened after cameramen were removed from the field. Myer struck out on a fast screw ball, Goslin and Manush also fanned, drawing the crowd’s cheer for Hubbell. Moore’s single led to an error, while Ott hit a homer in the Giants first as Moora scored.
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