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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1934
Page
1
The public follows the Gloria Vanderbilt custody dispute as observers ask if Mrs Vanderbilt should keep her ten year old daughter. The debate frames a broader critique of the judge and the wealthy heiress amid national political and economic commentary.
In New York the Vanderbilt Whitney guardianship case continues with resumption Friday after a brief adjournment. Gloria Vanderbilt awaits outcomes as relatives and counsel defend or challenge her fitness. A Paris visit by the sisters and remarks by public figures color the high profile dispute.
Hollywood star Mae West hunts a real Indian to play a leading man for her next picture. She will tour the Sheriman Indian Institute at Riverside California to screen 250 braves and also arrange tests with Nebraska tribesmen. Tests will be sent for her review.
Commentators argue about methods and propose asking elected representatives to decide. The speaker recalls a Congress forced to accept legislation drafted by non voters, highlighting dismay at being overruled by outsiders.
The passage argues that while legislation quality matters, the crucial issue for voters is whether Congress will salvage representative rule to ensure the endurance of the republican form of government.
Dr Newton argues life and mind exceed matter and that humanity's true kinship is with the angels, not the brute. He denounces Darwinian views as a blight, insisting that physical origin does not define mankind and urging a higher vision for the race.
Mrs. Frank Wash widow of the Kansas City union station gangster was taken by federal agents from her parents home in Aurora Minnesota last Friday authorities said.
Gov Clyde L. Herring announced an Iowa plan to distribute eight million dollars of state relief funds by county need instead of federal rules. The fund, raised via a retail sales tax, will favor counties currently providing relief, ensuring they receive what the governor calls their fair share.
TORIO INS Brig Gen William Mitchell sparked a stir in Washington with remarks that American planes should be designed to attack Japan. A war office spokesman dismissed him as a sensation-monger whose views carry no weight. Japan sees no immediate Pacific threat and notes the dirigible claim would take years to aid.
Francis J. Gorman of United Textile Workers pledges cooperation with President Roosevelt in a six month truce, conditional on preserving the right to collective bargaining. Administration signals cautious armistice while pursuing permanent NRA reforms and stronger collective bargaining within industry.
AFL leaders pressed a fighting program during the convention, including a resolution to investigate S Clay Williams chairman of Reynolds Tobacco before he takes key NRA duties. Delegates fear appointing him to power could mean enslavement of labor as Roosevelt names him to the NRA administrative division.
At the San Francisco AFL convention the key fight pits industrial versus craft unionization. John L. Lewis brings 3000 votes to back industrial organizing while Pacific coast strikes threaten upholsterers and miners in Amador county. Longshoremen seek arbitration over breached employment agreements as waterfront labor eyes action.
British freighter Millpool and twenty eight crew are feared lost after an SOS 700 miles off Labrador. Two ships reached the last known position at dawn but found no trace and could not contact the vessel. The Ainderby reported its bridge damaged and inability to move amid the storm.
In Newton, Lt Gov Nels Kraschel Democrat and George W Patterson Republican debated before a large audience during a fall festival. Each spoke on campaign issues with rules banning heckling and interruptions. Patterson opened, Kraschel spoke up to 50 minutes, then Patterson closed for 10 minutes.
Auto toll data from Cedar Rapids shows accidents totaling a small number with 0 deaths and several injuries recorded. The figures reflect early year traffic safety statistics for the city.
Governor Clyde L. Herring says state and federal governments are interlocked as never before and a vote for his administration sanctions the New Deal. He renews requests for ten campaign questions from Dan Turner and attacks Turner's local option liquor plan as inviting an open saloon in a Sagam of Iowa. The piece notes reactions from a leading Iowa newspaper and mentions James Roosevelt’s Iowa City remarks. Continued on page 9.
Harvard on Wednesday rejected a $1,000 German traveling scholarship offered by Ernest Hanfstaengl, citing the Hitler regime's attack on universal university principles. Hanfstaengl, a Harvard graduate and Nazi press agent, sent the offer from Berlin to President James Conant on May 24. He attended Harvard’s 25th class reunion amid protests, but was not assaulted.
Six Doermann sisters along with their father plan a triple wedding in Chicago. Violinists Irene and Vera will wed John Asplund of Chicago Carl Sagebiel of Seguin Texas and Manville Schuldt of Blue Island Illinois, with Doris Anita and Erna serving as bridesmaids. The Rev M P F Doermann presides aided by Rev E A Ingebiel who is Texas district president and a father of one bride.
Wallace argues Roosevelt monetary policies offer only temporary relief for U S trade as he promotes devaluation and warns against inflation. He urges sustaining farm support and tariff measures while predicting the real problem will force a shift to importing more or reducing exports.
Mme. Magda Lupescu, known as the sweetheart of King Carol, is back in Bucharest after a weekend at Sinai. The report states she is at her home as a new cabinet forms with aims to reconcile the king and Queen Helen, whom he divorced.
Capt. Romolo Cassano was killed Wednesday when the passenger plane he piloted crashed near Milan. The accident occurred as authorities investigated the cause and noted Cassano’s role as commander of the flight.
Prosecutors present Dr. H A Brown who testifies Freda McKechnie died from a head blow not drowning. The head wound, described as swollen and ragged, matched a heavy blackjack alleged as the murder weapon. Tony Koch testified he helped recover the body from Harvey's Lake.
A Chicago jury of twelve farmers bankers and workers was sworn to try Samuel Insull and 16 company officials over 143 million in corporate securities. Alternate jurors were chosen as the trial was expected to stretch into winter. The defendants conversed while jurors were sworn and oath administered by Judge James H. Wilkerson.
Falklands farm of Schellsburg Pennsylvania swept the National Jersey show at Waterloo winning senior and grand champion Jersey cow titles with aged-class entry. Design's Marlina Lavender Lady from the Durell herd placed second in the aged cow class. Futurity details note senior and grand champion Jersey bull honors also claimed by Falklands. A large crowd gathered midafternoon as extra parking was provided near the river grounds to handle the influx.
In Bridgeport Pennsylvania a deadly clash erupted when a deputy sheriff fired a pistol at Elwood Quirk 23 who died after being shot in the abdomen as he watched strikers outside the Jamega Lees and Sons mill. Tear gas rounds and bricks were used against about 500 strikers and strike sympathizers and workers cars.
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