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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1933
Page
3
The Journal founded 1840 and the Tribune 1848 merged their lineage with The News established 1880. The News and Tribune folded into a single paper when Journal and News Tribune consolidated on September 2 1918.
Federal economy efforts meet strong public reaction as proposed cuts to veterans' compensation and vocational education spark protests. The Agriculture Department's plan to end marketing news reports also draws farm group objections and newspaper concern.
The Cedar County native Bob Cousins who died in Iowa City is recalled as a distinguished congressman and gifted orator. A veteran observer notes he belonged to an old school of silver tongued orators whose day passed before his death.
An analysis notes that if London fails to stabilize currencies, the United States will pivot to Latin America for foreign trade. Washington and industry see potential in tariffs on finished goods, zero duties on raw materials, and expanded Latin American imports of coffee, bananas, sugar, cacao, wool, linseed, and more. An Edge Act bank and a Montevideo conference may push South American commerce forward.
The piece reflects on the late congressman Bob Cousins noting he lacked practical focus, his final years were tragic due to poor provision, and his death prompts only modest acknowledgment among old friends as new times demand attention. It contends his fame faded quickly after retirement despite a powerful presence.
The feature explains Dutch Guiana natives using Moriche palm as mast and sail in rivercraft with edible fruit beer bread and wine from sap. Also notes a controversial caption about a woman called Tigress of Tiger Bay arrested 1,800 times in 10 years. Tomorrow: flying an airplane underground is previewed.
A National Whirligig column reviews patronage limits on postmasters, senate tensions in North Carolina, and Republican strategy including veterans and gold issues. It notes Roosevelt’s and Garner’s inside moves to limit Congress to veterans while roping off other agenda items. It highlights press handling and private vibes toward pro Roosevelt Democrats.
Items note a 50 year ago event with the Chicago Ideal Opera company performing Patience at the Grand Opera house Muscatine. Also mentions graduation oration by Irving B Richman University of Iowa and a 25 year ago address by Bishop William A Quayle in Muscatine. Other notes include a silver trophy gift to Mississippi Valley Power Boat association and YMCA boys camp cut for one summer due to work load. Ten years ago city actions cover gas rate study lease to Crushed Shell company and park sanitation talks at Weed Park pool.
The White House lists eight Democratic Senators who opposed Roosevelt on the amendment. The column notes retirement moves in the House, the push to lobby for veterans' stand, and a forecast of 900 to 1,000 new securities this year. It discusses inflation, Allied Chemical, and Wall Street views with figures on equity offerings and a cautious outlook for summer.
The Theobroma cac, a small evergreen tree from tropical America, yields the large nutritive seeds that become chocolate and cocoa.
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