Maine hitchhiking law declared effective after four years
The Maine highway police chief says the hitchhiking ban is now effective and beneficial, with no prosecutions yet. The statute forbids pursuing rides on public highways, with a $50 fine or 30 days in jail, except for emergencies.
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Those Terrifying Automobiles and Timely Town Sparks
The Chickasha fair controversy spurred by two autos led to an injunction to halt the machines amid driver protests and local moral outrage. Historic notes recount early car scares, speed trials, and legal responses in nearby towns and states.
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France defaults again on debt to United States
Paris reports a third default on the French debt to the United States confirmed by the cabinet. France also stands firm against German demands in Saar Basin and refuses to count German 300,000 troops unless allied storm troops are included.
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Farm Federation backs Roosevelt recovery drive at convention
At Chicago gathering the American Farm Bureau Federation signals near unanimous support for the administration recovery program. President Roosevelt outlines progress while Edward A. O Neal hails the farm relief act as a magna charta. Delegates expect two resolutions endorsing continued policy and silver monetization.
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Model codes and labor push back in Johnson policy
Rodney Dutcher outlines a secret NRA model code drawn for Administrator Johnson, rejected by labor and consumer boards. Protests from Frances Perkins followed as the document was withdrawn, though officials still use it. Details include calls for uniform accounting, joint industrial boards, and quality standards.
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