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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1933
Page
1
An influential Democrat warns Congress to curb the Washington brain trust as the New Deal expands control. He notes agriculture and industry under federal codes, press code tensions, and fears a shift toward a dictatorship over media if newspapers are muzzled, threatening democracy and recovery.
Nebraska politicians from both parties accuse the NRA of harming farmers. Governor Bryan warns the farming sector is being squeezed by high prices and low farm values and calls for inflationary relief. Former NRA chair Keith Neville resigns amid farm-discontent and Norris presses for currency expansion.
Washington AP Roosevelt era experts plan to reveal executive pay to guide cuts. Five agencies survey bankers and corporate leaders. FTC questions 2000 corporations. Reconstruction Finance Corp tracks banks. ICC trimming railroad exec pay. FPC to report utility chief salaries. Fed Reserve Board to report bankers’ pay.
An article on wartime slang and the rise of a gimper aristocracy. It defines gimper as a scout who does everything a little better than required, and argues for valuing such humble, proactive excellence over birth or wealth. It urges becoming gimpers in all fields, from sermon to ditch digging.
A coroner jury in Chicago signals a wide investigation into Gus Winkler's murder, aiming to expose a politico criminal alliance tied to gambling. About thirty witnesses, including key public enemies and several politicians, will be called and cross examined under Foreman Bertram Cahn. Police Commissioner James Allman pledged swift arrest of the named figures.
Industrial leaders study a permanent council to link business and government for planned economic policy. It would be a non advisory body, selected like supreme court justices, to monitor production and prevent over production. Charles E. Stuart and NRA figures discuss backing, aligning with Hugh S. Johnson’s NRA reforms and Johnson’s cotton textile order.
President Roosevelt ordered a broad embargo on foreign wines and liquors to protect U.S. producers and control the liquor market before new regulations take effect. Officials said about 3,000,000 gallons of imports were rejected, costing the government about 20 million dollars in revenue while boosting domestic manufacturers.
Hugh Bancroft president of Dow Jones and publisher of financial papers died at his Cohasset estate after a forge fire. Medical examiner ruled death by own action caused by inhaling fumes. burial followed at Forest Hills cemetery in Boston.
A Taylorville coal miner Melville Staples, 31, was shot in the left chest and died fifteen minutes later as thousands of miners marched into Springfield to press for union recognition. The assailant fled and motive was unknown as officials awaited NRA decision on the Illinois union conflict.
Hundreds gathered at St. Pauls Methodist church to honor civic leader John B. Northcott who died Monday evening. Dr. Harry M. Gage and Dr. Arthur A. Brooks delivered tributes, praising his public service and faith.
The Chicago Daily News on page one warns President Roosevelt that within forty eight hours an executive order empowers the NRA administrator to punish code violators by fine or imprisonment and reports attempts to censor NRA proceedings in Washington The editorial decries bureaucratic overreach and urges the president to resist threats to a free press and recovery effort.
The Pacific coast heat wave persisted with a high of 92 degrees in Los Angeles on Thursday, compared with 95 degrees earlier in the week driven by desert winds.
London launches a big navy campaign led by Lord Beatty citing Roosevelt naval plans and Japan's fleet growth. The Navy League of America warns U S Britain cooperation hinges on mutual naval policy and warns against antagonism.
Bishop Thomas W. Drumm of the Des Moines diocese is gravely ill in Mercy hospital after a month of illness from stomach poisoning and high blood pressure complications. He recently received the last sacraments from Rev. F. J. O Connell of St. Augustin's church. He formerly led St. Patrick's in Cedar Rapids.
Washington AP reports that several district attorneys appointed by former President Hoover refuse to resign when asked by the administration. Attorney General Cummings says only unsatisfactory officials were urged to quit and denies a broad purge for party reasons.
In Hammond Indiana Henry Chiey aged 35 lost his last cent at a dice table when a croupier called the roll Pennesaelte turned up and he collapsed. Police report no foul play suspected.
Washington AP Secretary Wallace announced hog processing taxes rising from 50 cents to 2 dollars per hundred weight by Feb 1 1934 with steps through Nov 5 Dec 1 and Jan 1 1934. Tax revenue targets and farm relief payments outlined including $348 million total collections and up to $200 million for production cuts. Exemptions include hogs for personal use and charitable distribution refunds apply to certain recipients.
Washington AP reports President Roosevelt approves a coordinated federal effort to lead the Lindbergh kidnapping case. Attorney General Cummings orders J Edgar Hoover to supervise federal activities, aiding New Jersey authorities with data on known kidnappers gathered since the federal kidnapping law.
Berlin decree permits deduction of expenses for storm cellars and air defense measures from income tax returns. Subsidies cover 20 percent of repair costs. Chancellor Hitler’s government boosts anti air raid readiness with tax breaks and family child deductions up to 30 percent for fifth child onward.
The National Farmers Holiday Association voted to strike Saturday to cut off farm supplies and press for price guarantees and an NRA code. Milo Reno led the Des Moines meeting with Minnesota Iowa South Dakota Wisconsin and North Dakota delegates present. Governor Olson called the move an inevitable rebellion against low farm prices and favored price fixing and acreage reduction.
North Dakota governors order to mobilize the National Guard faced railroad resistance as grain moved across borders. Adjutant General Sarles issued a troop-order after discussions with Governor Langer. Railroads said federal rules govern handling and offered to comply if ordered, while Minnesota's Olson avoided joining the embargo and urged federal action.
In Columbia Missouri Hertz Young a 77 year old Hallsville farmer is the father of newborn twins born to his 40 year old wife. The twin boys weighed eight pounds each at birth. Young already has three other children the oldest being 12.
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