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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1932
Page
1
Francis McDermott, commander of the Omaha Legion post, denounces Mayor James Curley and Josephus Daniels as dangerous to the Legion for partisan rhetoric. He argues cash payment of the bonus would cost about 2.4 billion dollars from the federal treasury.
Portland selection notes Chicago as the 1933 American Legion convention city with the executive committee to decide the final convention date.
Former Senator Alva B. Adams of Pueblo, a banker turned lawyer, led John T. Barnett of Denver in the Colorado Democratic senatorial nomination race, appearing to secure a safe victory margin.
The France reported sighting a monoplane with aluminum hull and yellow wing bound east at 49 36 N 17 38 W. The ship, near 400 miles southwest of Cape Fastnet, Ireland, presumes the craft is the American Nurse on a nonstop New York to Rome flight.
President Hoover and running mate Curtis rally Republicans eight weeks of intensified campaigning after Maine election, stressing a strong case and renewed effort. Hoover warns of national emergency from depression while urging steadfast principles and continued reconstruction work.
The editorial criticizes the Bonus Army protests in Washington as threatening to Congress and hindering orderly government. It argues such actions would back the administration that claims to act for the public, while the Legion remains wary of disrupting law and order.
A Maine defeat provokes President Hoover to issue a candid message, urging renewed vigor in defending government principles amid party debates. The episode suggests the President may be convinced to temper flattering rhetoric from political allies with sharper scrutiny.
The president of a large life insurance company blames municipal, state, and federal taxes for consuming capital that sustains business and industry. He warns that increased taxation leads to stagnation and reduced economic activity.
In Iowa audits of major state institutions reveal what can be achieved when officials act with resolve. The piece notes national campaigns echo economy rhetoric while local findings demonstrate tangible efficiency gains and prudent use of taxpayer dollars.
The speaker denounces officials for vague remarks and vote seeking lies as they campaign across the state. The critic argues soft soap tactics aim to win votes with minimal backlash, insisting frankness is essential to good politics.
Conditions improve slowly in Iowa with no bank failures last week and only one this week. Freight traffic rises for three straight weeks, power demand increases, and prices edge up slightly, signaling cautious economic recovery.
A Cedar Rapids merchant who ordered full merchandise in New York last June battles to secure items at contracted prices as costs rise. He notes higher supplier costs push up material prices and stimulate the economy, saying rising prices signal stronger commodity activity.
From Washington the U P carries a statement by Jouett Shouse president of the Association Against the Prohibition Amendment that the organization will likely back Louis Murphy a Democratic senatorial candidate.
A physician and a nurse study reactions of pilots and passengers including a woodchuck aboard a New York to Rome nonstop flight over the ocean. They explore behavioral responses as the plane cruises between continents.
Britain will meet the next installment of its war debt to the United States when due on December 15. It will not invoke the suspensory clause to delay payment, hoping for American consideration of the debt settlement.
A conspirator in the attempted assassination of President Doumer is executed by guillotine in France. The act is framed as upholding law and custom, while the condemned mutters about dying for his idea and the belief behind it.
Portland Oregon The American Legion legislative committee voted 21 to 9 to endorse immediate cash payment of adjusted service certificates. The panel said floor debate would open within an hour as the convention confronts three major issues. The resolution directs national officers to press Congress for enactment.
Unanimous recommendation from the American Legion sub-committee on legislation favors repeal of national Prohibition laws and the Eighteenth Amendment. The report will go to the full resolutions committee later. The national defense committee calls for increases in the U S Army and Navy.
Brig. Gen. Frank T. Hines, head of the veterans bureau, told an American Legion convention in Portland that immediate payment of the soldiers bonus is demanded but warned relief must match the nation’s ability to pay. He urged a nationwide Legion committee to examine and recommend eliminating unnecessary benefits and inequalities in veterans’ legislation.
Mrs. H. S. A. Blackburn of Versailles Kentucky was named new president of the American Peace Auxiliary without opposition at an auxiliary convention in Portland Oregon. Mrs. Pat Allen of Portland Oregon was the sole candidate for vice president of Fidac auxiliary.
Washington based Association Against the Prohibition Amendment claims credits for wet wins in Maine and hints at future drives in Iowa Kansas California. Jouett Shouse says the group may back Tullatt Tubbs in California and Louis Murphy in Iowa while remaining undecided on Missouri and presidential candidates.
In New York the Advertising and Selling poll finds fifteen of forty top national advertisers ready to raise fall spending. Most of the remainder undecided. a few say no upward revisions. Named firms include Auburn Automobile, Sheaffer Pen, Coca Cola, Campbell Soup, General Tire, Wrigley, Jergens, California Packing and more.
J Francis McDermott, commander of the Omaha Legion post, denounces speeches by Josephus Daniels and Boston Mayor James Curley as rabble rousing at the American Legion convention. He urged the Democratic National Committee to repudiate the actions, calling them improper and partisan. Daniels criticized the Nebraska delegation’s stance and the rallying tone at the capital.
Five hundred Williamson and Franklin county deputy sheriffs were called at midnight to repel a reported invasion by northern Illinois miners but were sent home after no trace was found. They were told to stay ready for immediate duty if needed.
Senator Wesley L. Jones of Washington leads a three to two edge after early returns, with Adam Beeler fading. Governor Roland Hartley trails. John A. Gellatly dominates for the Republican nomination. In New Hampshire, Gov. John G. Winant and Senator George H. Moses win renomination. Ernest W. Gibson leads Loren R. Pierce in Vermont Republican ballot.
The Associated Press notes early party maneuvering as eight state primaries unfold, with Georgia and Maine polls cited and prohibition as a rising issue. Veterans fight to keep seats while Republicans back Moses and Dale for Senate in the East, and Democrats nominate Ellison Smith in South Carolina. Michigan shows incumbents likely renominated in the House.
Ruth Tauton of the national woman's party says actual divorces may be the only way for some couples to keep federal jobs under the economy act. She cites Civil Service Commission ruling that maintaining multiple homes with both spouses on the payroll could be used to evade the husband and wife provision.
Dr. Heinrich Dehmel, founder of the Institute for Advice to Would Be Personal Crisis Reports, killed himself by swallowing poison in Berlin on Tuesday. He was 42 years old.
The monoplane American Nurse carrying an American nurse a doctor and a pilot flights non stop from New York to Rome was sighted over Spain and Portugal. It was said to be making steady progress toward Cape Peice northern Spain and should reach the vicinity early Wednesday evening New York time.
In Philadelphia Franklin D Roosevelt agreed to write The Democratic Case for the Saturday Evening Post after Alfred E Smith refused the assignment. Editor George Lorimer said Smith offered no explanation for declining the article which would counter Calvin Coolidge’s The Republican Case. Roosevelt, who planned the piece on reaching San Francisco, will prepare the article for publication.
Alfred E. Smith, in brief remarks to United Press, declined to comment on a rift with Gov. Roosevelt. He had not seen a letter from Hastings Press editor George Murphy about the issue and said any office mail may have buried it. Roosevelt said their friendship remains unaltered.
Gen. Bartolome Blanche, installed Tuesday as acting president of Chile, submitted his resignation Wednesday morning. The provisional government left in the hands of under officials as Col. Arturo Merino Benitez fled and barricaded himself at El Bosque airport.
A concise survey of available services including upholstering umbrella repair furnace repair chimney cleaning well drilling rubbish hauling auto glass installation book binding and repair facial and permanent services roof repair lawn mower sharpening hat cleaning and laundering options.
Chairman Everett Sanders of the Republican National Committee announced a Des Moines rally Friday to launch active campaigning in Iowa after talks with state party leaders. Homer S. Stevens said Iowa would stay in the Republican column. attendees included Martha McClure Virginia Bedell H E Spangler and U S Senator L J Dickinson.
Mrs. Lloyd E Hoff of 1551 Sixth Avenue SE fears foul play after her husband Hoff vanished Saturday night. Police were notified Tuesday by Hoff's father in law Alexander Sampson, also of 1551 Sixth Avenue SE. Hoff reportedly left the Butler Food Shop at 8 pm Saturday on a bicycle, carrying a $375 inheritance from a relative.
Jay Calvin Houston, American consul in Shanghai, died here from Brights disease. Born in Knox Indiana, he was recently praised by Secretary of State Stimson for his survey of communism in China.
In Hollywood a jibe about the flying family and a dig at Secretary of War Hoover are noted. Pat Hurley is drafted to help rally Republican votes against the American Legion, with Rogers likening the speech to a radio Kingfish broadcast. The piece closes with a quip about fraternity and the Mystic Knights of the Sea.
Ed ward A. O'Neal of Alabama, president of the American farm bureau federation, praised Roosevelt's focus on crop surplus but declined to comment on your Topeka speech. He said Roosevelt's stance on surpluses aligns with Hoover's at the Washington conference and accused both parties of courting farmers to gain their votes.
Washington reports Republicans split on Franklin D Roosevelt's Topeka address. Senator Dickinson of Iowa calls it glittering generalities while Senator Brookhart of Iowa says the governor is right to criticize the administration.
Milo Reno, head of the National Farmers' Holiday association, endorsed Governor Roosevelt's farm relief program as a solution for farmers if properly administered. Reno helped launch the farm strike protesting low prices and is a noted Midwest leader.
Russian physician Dr Paul Gorguloff, who shot President Paul Doumer on May 6, was executed at 5 52 am in Paris. He muttered about his idea as the blade fell and later prayed and spoke of dying for Russia and his idea. Father Gillet of the Greek church assisted at the execution and in the mass prior he proclaimed prayers.
Cedar Rapids sees a fall as the temperature dips to 46 degrees at 3 30 a m. Strong day warming follows with 80 degree peak at 2 30 p m and noon readings near 75. Overnight lows around 49 and a 60 early morning rise lead to 75 and 77 by mid afternoon.
Mrs Gene Tunney wife of former heavyweight champ underwent an ear operation in Paris for removal of an ailment. She was reported doing well.
Governor Franklin D Roosevelt in Topeka declares the current and prior administrations failed to grasp the farm problem and outlines a six fold relief program aimed at returning property to titleholders, financing itself, avoiding dumping, decentralizing administration, supporting co operatives, and making the plan voluntary for emergency periods.
Dr. William D. McNally Chicago pathologist testified in Peoria grand jury proceedings into the death of Martin Virant. He stated the post mortem tied the death to a beating. Deputy Sheriff C O Skinner remained jailed on 20000 dollars bail on the murder charge.
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