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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1933

Page

3

Warren X K Billings Seeks Parole to Wed

San Quentin Calif INS report notes Warren K Billings applies for parole while planning marriage to Mrs Madaline Weiland of San Francisco. Billings and Thomas J Mooney, both convicted for the 1916 Preparedness Day bombing deaths, longtime parole opponents, after parole request now revealed.

San Quentin Calif INS Thomas J. Mooney America Warren K. Billings Mooney Billings San Francisco Madaline Weiland

Generalization of Industrial Codes Planned by Johnson

Washington AP reports Hugh B. Johnson plans revision of NRA codes to generalize trade practices. He has been watching actual operations of related industries to shape broad standardization.

Johnson Washington Hugh 8. Johnson

Johnson explains varied codes for competitive industries

He will begin changes in industry charters and says different provisions are tested to compare effectiveness. Johnson criticizes unequal treatment among competitive sectors while NRA leaders await a report on a permanent code compliance system from a committee. Final action on the retail trades code is paused pending farm administration price regulation decisions.

Johnson NRA Commerce, Labor and Justice Departments Federal Trade Commission Farm Administration

Attempt Reported To Kill King Carol

A supposed attempt to assassinate King Carol of Roumania failed when rifle fire struck a train near Tragoviste as it left the station. The king was en route to Bucharest from army maneuvers and no one was injured as the bullets hit empty compartments.

Vienna Carol of Roumania Tragoviste Carol Bucharest

S S S Tonie Promises Vital Blood from a Century of Use

The ad claims poor appetite and susceptibility to infections signal anemia and that S S S improves red blood cell hemoglobin content. It urges taking S S S before meals, notes no diet changes, and asserts compatibility with other medicines, available in two sizes at drug stores.

5.S.S S.S.S

Fire Prevention Meter Helps Home Hazards Score

Visitors to the Fire Prevention display at 227 Third Street SE receive Fire Prevention Meters to score their homes for hazards and plan improvements. Fire Chief E P Kohout urges clipping the twenty item chart and comparing scores before and after corrections. The drive, praised for city cooperation, expands with new home education features amid rising dwelling fire figures.

Third Street E. P. Kohout the Gazette Kohout United States Chamber of Commerce

Fire prevention meter notes many hazards in dwelling

Document lists numerous fire risks such as oily mop in nonmetal container scattered kindling old papers ashes in building and wooden container dirty chimneys gas connections with rubber tubing and exposed wiring with discounts applied for each item deficient.

Imprisoned Cuban Officers Moved to Isle of Pines

Ninety ousted army officers, who surrendered during the Battle of the National Hotel, were transferred Thursday from Cabanas fortress to the Isle of Pines penal colony to await civil court trials. A smaller group remained in Havana for imminent trials.

Havana INS National Hotel Cabanas Isle of Pines National University Gran San Martin National Confederation of Labor

Nurse completes barefoot 1000 mile Vatican pilgrimage

Giovanna Maria Benaglia a 35 year old nurse from Bergamo Italy walked barefoot a thousand miles to Vatican City to see the Pope completing her pilgrimage with a vow fulfilled and a devout journey noted.

Bergamo Italy Giovanna Maria Benaglia Vatican City

Death ray to kill disease bacteria predicted by Mayo

Dr Charles H Mayo told a Chicago health meeting that a death ray could destroy disease bacteria by using electrical charges and wavelengths. He said bacteria carry negative charges and respond to positive poles, enabling targeted destruction with radium or x rays. The talk covered hygiene and cancer prevention with other physicians addressing growth control in bees to future human applications. Japan increasing exports to him?

MAYO Chicago Mns Charles H. Mayo American College of Surgeons Dr. Mayo Man

Grove's Laxative Bromo Quinine Cold Remedy Ad

An old advertisement warns against underestimating a cold and promotes Grove's Laxative Bromo Quinine as an internal treatment. It claims the remedy opens the bowels fights germs and fever relieves headache and grippiness and fortifies the system. Sold by druggists for 30¢ and 60c.

Grove

Beer to Be Sold on Wisconsin U Campus

The board of regents voted to allow sale of 3.2 beer on the University of Wisconsin campus. The Memorial Union building and the men's dormitory refectories will carry the beer and liquor sales were also mentioned.

Wisconsin U Madison, Wis INS University of Wisconsin Board of Regents Memorial Union

Prohibition Extends Around University Campus Area

The restriction bans certain activities on the campus and within half a mile in Madison before the prohibition period, affecting students and staff across the university district.

University Madison

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