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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1932
Page
1
Letters to the People's Forum urged publishing names of Linn county aid recipients. The board's decision to publish is questioned. regardless, the list would be of doubtful value and could be cruel. The paper expresses sympathy for those newly needing county aid and for genuine cases.
Plans for a farmers protest during Gov Roosevelt's Sioux City visit were nearly abandoned as thousands prepared to hear the Democrat. The event shifted to a routine program with Roosevelt's speech at 8 p.m., ending speculation of a parade. Col C B Robbins named to the eighth district of the Federal Home Loan Bank System and outlines district structure, loan limits, and capital requirements.
Col. C. B. Robbins a former assistant secretary of war was appointed Wednesday to the board of directors of the regional bank of the Federal Home Loan system in the eighth district with headquarters at Des Moines He has accepted the appointment.
Bondholders of the University of Iowa field house and stadium were notified by mail of refinancing plans. Total debt is 480000 with arrears of 10000 principal and 24000 interest on the stadium bonds and 25000 principal and 3750 interest on the field house bonds. A protective committee cited current liabilities far in excess of assets and plans to issue new bonds with no fixed maturity to be retired as earnings permit.
New York with 60 000 fans backs a strong pitching effort by Lefty Gomez to beat Lon Warneke and the Chicago Cubs 5 2 in the World Series. Gehrig drove in three runs while the Yankees capitalized on walks and Cubs miscues to seize control early and coast to the win.
Officials acknowledge some applicants misuse county aid while many innocent victims seek help. They stress efforts to deny fraud while protecting those truly in need, arguing punitive measures against all would harm vulnerable residents.
The supervisors urge taxpayers to know how precious funds for relief are spent, arguing the rising costs warrant scrutiny. The writer condemns needless humiliation in aid and stresses ethical treatment of the needy.
A writer argues publishing all county relief names is misguided though intended to thwart imposters. The piece cites Cedar Rapids families who, last winter, faced humiliating requests for county help and suffered from the exposure.
Families facing forced disclosure fear starvation or freezing as they cling to the hope of a different solution. The article hints at a possible alternative to the world’s glare that could spare them from public suffering.
Despite rising abuse of the poor relief system Linn County supervisors may increase investigations to curb imposters rather than adopt harsher measures. The board may boost monitoring rather than enact inhuman plans.
The writer warns that publishing the names of those aided would bring greater humiliation in small counties than Cedar Rapids. In close communities, everyone knows each other, and hardship becomes widely known, making cruelty potentially unspeakable.
The State board of education pledges a $1,000,000 cut in the upcoming appropriation as it faces two legislative committees and the governor over calls for economy efficiency and honesty. President George Baker and colleagues fear a tough fight with the next legislature despite an olive branch, since a peace offer may not satisfy them.
In May Brook Hart urged voters to decide the senatorial race in the primary. He now retracts his pledge to accept the decision there and not in a convention, facing possible public stage ejection as the scene is set for his favored role.
The text recounts Senator Brookhart's defeat in the direct primary and notes his planned independent bid. It highlights his long federal income and his reaction to the result, stressing his sportsmanlike stance as he contemplates leaving the party trail. The passage frames Brookhart as a staunch reform advocate facing a surprising political reversal.
Fragmentary OCR notes criticize the Brookhart campaign as insulting to voters and sportsmanship. The text suggests a clash over party loyalty and integrity in the political process.
Beverly Hills columnist Will Rogers notes De Wolf Hopper reciting Casey At The Bat and praises Graham McNamee Ted Husing and radio voices, saying the old radio pays for itself every fall during the world series. He recalls Babe Ruth calls and home plate moments while Gandhi reportedly eats again and Democrats continue fasting.
Governor Franklin D Roosevelt arrived in Omaha at 8 59 am on Thursday after an overnight trip from McCook Nebraska and began a brief campaign schedule with informal talks. He ate a chicken dinner at Gus Sumnick farm near Waterloo with local farmers before a stop at the southside livestock exchange and a noon gathering on the courthouse grounds. He planned to address voters again in Sioux City Iowa at 3 pm.
Governor Roosevelt arrives in Iowa and speaks at the stockyards ball park in Sioux City for about 45 minutes on tariff and agriculture. Richard F. Mitchell will introduce him and the event will be broadcast on a 10 station NBC hook up with many Democratic leaders from four states in attendance.
Gov. Franklin D. Roosevelt moves toward the farm belt to urge progressive support and outline his economic rehabilitation plan. The kansas city trip culminates with a major speech at Sioux City after delivering his pronouncement at McCook, Nebraska, Norris’ hometown, with more than 10,000 onlookers.
In a swift turn, a primary candidate eliminates the need for a convention. Brookhart loses favor as he was not the chosen one, leaving the nomination in flux and the outcome unclear.
Secretary of the Treasury Ogden Mills addresses the Michigan Republican convention in Detroit, praising President Hoover as the nation’s savior during the banking and business crisis. He cites swift action, credit stabilization, and a recovery program outlined to Congress as key steps to lift the economy from a low mood.
Washington AP report states the house post office subcommittee unanimously recommended restoring the two-cent postage on first class mail, citing the drop in mail volume since the three-cent rate began July 6 and the postmaster's concerns.
Woodward police assist in search for Craig Dohne 38 who escaped from the Woodward state hospital at 3 30 p m Wednesday. Dohne who arrived at the hospital in February from Cedar Rapids is five feet tall with a dark complexion and weighs pounds.
Funeral services for C J Deacon prominent Cedar Rapids attorney who died Wednesday will be held Friday at 11 am at the Deacon home 1025 First Avenue E. The services will be conducted by the Pineal church official.
An airplane reported down in the Chulima river district is believed to be the missing Alaska craft of Arthur Woodley, a prominent aviator, according to authorities. Investigators continue to search for confirmation while tracing the plane’s origin and potential occupants.
The Roosevelt special train bound for the east after Sioux City is set to pause at Marion for water at about 5 30 am Friday. Only water loading is planned, no campaign figures expected. Local Democrats under Wayne Boland plan a small delegation at the Marion station. Roosevelt may read a farm crisis note to address the farm situation.
A Cedar Rapids report outlines the year’s auto toll figures detailing the total accidents and resulting injuries and fatalities. The data highlights the toll on drivers passengers and pedestrians in the city’s roads.
The Coe College band will travel from Cedar Rapids by motor to Des Moines on October 4 to perform in the Hoover meeting program. The 65 piece ensemble has previously performed for President Hoover in West Branch and Cedar Rapids and at his inauguration in Washington. The group is regarded as the top band in the seventh corps area.
Harrisburg Illinois dispatch says New Jersey police head to seek interrogation of Lindbergh kidnap case suspect. Officers will question a man described as a possible participant in the abduction. No further details given pending inquiry.
Cedar Rapids saw a morning low of 37 as autumn temperatures cooled after a sunny day. The day reached 75 at 4 p.m. with temperatures dipping to 40 by midnight, and 64 at 7 p.m. before another cool night.
A $175000 unemployment relief fund will be sought in Cedar Rapids from October 17 to 28. Twenty five industry representatives met at the Chamber of Commerce to pledge support and urge broader participation, with larger firms asked to contribute from reserves to aid the jobless.
Runs batted in list Dickey Chap man Gehrig Stephenson Del maree. Two base hits Herman Stephenson. Three base hit Cuyler. Sacrifice hit Jurges. Left on base Chicago 7 New York 5. Warneke struck out seven Gomez four. Double plays Herman to Jurges Grimm Warneke to Hartnett Jurges. Umpires Magerkurth Klem Dinneen Van Graflan. Time 1 46.
In a baseball recap, Herman struck out and fanned, English drew a called strike, Cuyler hit a three bagger to deep right as a ball fell just short of the wall. Stephenson came to the plate with more action noted.
Advertiser notes that Mrs E G Olson of 1024 Fifth Avenue South sold one circulating heater after listing it in The Gazette Want Ads. Fourteen other cash buyers still seek to purchase heaters, and readers are urged to place Want Ads to reach them.
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