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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1933
Page
1
The letter-writer argues recovery schemes depend on the people, not the government, as rumors swirl about Senate power moves to curb the brain trust. Estimates place 1933 farm income at about 8 billion, up from 5.24 billion in 1932, with a broad gain yet well below 1929 and 1919 records.
Cedar Rapids wins federal aid totaling 683 160 dollars for a sewage disposal plant. The package includes 150 000 dollars in grants and a 533 160 dollar 4 percent loan, with 30 percent grant on materials and labor and the rest financed by the city. Plans to begin within ten days, bids to be advertised, groundwork in Stumptown to start soon, and first money expected November 1. About 200 workers to be employed for fifteen months on initial units containing crushed rock fillers.
More than 800 people attended the second Better Homes show at Memorial Coliseum, doubling Monday’s crowd. Exhibits covered home construction, furnishings, kitchen equipment, appliances, and even an automobile, with door prizes and vaudeville entertainment nightly through the week.
New York City Mayor John F O'Brien vetoed tax measures that would have prompted Wall Street leaders to plan moving the New York Stock Exchange to New Jersey, ending talk of relocation.
The piece argues that divorce rates threaten stable marriages, noting stress, speed, and shifting norms. It cites the new status of women and the need for religious practice to address the inner causes of marital strain. It predicts better marriages if inner reforms are pursued.
Chicago story reports Harry Lang, accused of attempting to kill Frank Nitti, testified that Mayor Cermak sent him to raid a sky scraper gang headquarters. He described the raid and stated it aimed to capture the gangster as evidence and arguments were closed and the case sent to the jury.
Cedar Rapids voters will decide October 25 in a special election on issuing 590000 dollars in bonds to convert junior high schools into six year high schools. The plan, approved by the Iowa public works board, seeks a 30 percent grant and 70 percent loan for the additions.
Hyde Park N Y UP President Roosevelt expands credit support to heavy industry and railroads The plan could finance 700000 tons of steel rails at under 40 a ton via the public works administration and a broad buying movement coordinated with the steel industry Eastman coordinates transport and steel buyout while Treasury Secretary Woodin assists and local communities may bolster banks or face Reconstruction Finance Corporation stock purchases Roosevelt visits Hyde Park after a White Plains birthday event
Six inmates including the warden and chaplain were injured as the eastern penitentiary riot ended after guards state police and firemen restored order. About 400 Philadelphia police aided in quelling the outbreak that housed 68 convicts in a wheel center housing. Warden Herbert J. Smith cited overcrowding and aging facilities as causes while vowing vigilance.
Gov Clyde L Herring called the demand by Republican state senate candidate R V Leo for publication of the Brookings Institute report political subterfuge. The Benton Tama district special election is set for October 3.
President Roosevelt left New York by motor car for Hyde Park to observe White Plains two hundred fiftieth anniversary celebration en route. He planned a slow run through White Plains to take in the town's jubilee events.
Berlin reports a Ministry of Economics ruling that discrimination against Aryan and non Aryan firms is insupportable and could harm the labor market. Economics Minister Schmitt notes the decree reflects some war party views but questions practical enforcement among small Nazi retailers.
London dispatch reports Nazi leaders met with Poland's Foreign Minister Josef Beck in Geneva to press for lifting the Jewish boycott. Poland said it might end its participation if Germany revokes Jewish disabilities. German officials said restoring prewar rights was impossible but concessions in commerce and religion could be explored.
Frederick Barber Campbell, a wealthy attorney and director in multiple insurers, faces a federal indictment for violating Roosevelt gold hoarding orders by failing to report 300 574 dollars in gold bullion. He sought to compel Chase National Bank to return 27 bars, arguing Fifth Amendment protections. Penalties include up to ten years and a $10,000 fine.
Hundreds of posses and two hundred National Guardsmen joined police and wary citizens in a statewide hunt for ten escaped inmates from Indiana State Prison. Sheriff Charles Neel remains missing after the breakout and possible hostage death, as authorities urge forceful pursuit and caution.
London reports a planned settlement of about 10 percent of the capital value of British war debt to the United States to be sought in negotiations opening soon in Washington. In other news, Sweden denounces the tariff truce, signaling continued collapse of the truce begun at President Roosevelt’s prompting before the London world economic conference.
Tait Cummins observes a Cedar Rapids patrol car with loudspeakers as it tours the business district for Safe Driving Week. The exercise yields mixed opinions on its success but convinces that many drivers need education. no arrests were made though the broadcaster noted several violations.
DES MOINES AP The Town supreme court upheld Justice George Claussen to retain his seat after a contested election. The ruling, by six of eight justices, held that a vacancy did not exist and the general election was void and without effect.
The NRA plans a congressional proposal for an equalizing tax on natural gas to shield the bituminous coal industry from unfair competition. Officials cite Alabama coal fields where higher wages under the coal code would push mine owners toward gas, with gas producers offering cheaper fuel to base manufacturers.
The Iowa State Highway commission awarded contracts totaling 1,194,693.47 for paving graveling and bridge and culvert work across the state after bids opened Tuesday. Awards include 20.77 miles of paving and multiple gravel surfacing and grading projects in Benton Bremer Fayette Jones Allamakee Buchanan and Cedar Rapids areas with various firms named.
Memphis agents report George Machine Gun Kelly and his wife Kathryn abandoned plans to resist extradition to Oklahoma City and signed papers waiving a removal hearing. Langford Ramsey confessed he took part in the Urschel ransom case and led agents to a Coleman Texas farm where $73 250 in marked bills was found. Authorities prepare a federal grand jury mop up session this fall.
Cedar Rapids records a light frost on Tuesday night as temperatures fall from 57 at noon to 52 at midnight and 47 by 7 am. A bright sun returns by afternoon with a high near 65 as hay fever and asthma sufferers brace for the change.
Hot rental period as cold weather nears with many seeking apartments houses and offices. The Gazette urges property owners to place rental ads now by dialing 2-1121 or visiting the office to secure tenants before winter.
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