Vote Deferred on Economy Measure
Washington reports a Senate session postponing a final vote on a controversial economy bill. Senator Reed assailed a House clause requiring one spouse in a dual federal job to be dismissed, warning it splits married couples. Senator Lafollette noted potential separations while Senator McKellar criticized Hoover’s furlough plan and federal waste. The measure awaits further action before sending to the president.
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Pennsylvania
Senator Lafollette
Wisconsin
McKellar
Tennessee
Hoover
Diggings Prove Life Of Peking Man
Fresh findings at Peiping reveal that Peking man organized his life a million years ago. Quartz tools and deer antler daggers show a systematic industry. fire making in subterranean dwellings and hunting prowess indicate advanced development beyond the earliest humans.
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Peiping
Be Ae
Chinese Geological Society
Henri Brueil
Peking
Abbe Breuil
Sinanthropus
Vitamin B in nursing diet linked to child learning
Dr. Siegfried Maurer of the University of Chicago reports that learning ability in children is significantly affected by vitamin B in the nursing diet. The conclusions come from extensive mouse-based research.
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Chicago
Siegfried Maurer
University of Chicago
Maurer
City and Comsfield News Items Mix Local Notices
Community tidbits include discounts on women's dresses at Fretwell's and tax payment reminders for 1931. Also notes on a Plymouth Thrift sedan sale, streetcar fare benefits, a Masonic notice for Bluefield Lodge 85, and a hairdressing service at the Permanent Wave Shop with a barber shop in the Commercial Building.
Store Man Cancels Debts of Customers
Sloan Iowa June 23 James Hennum proprietor of the general store cancelled all debts of his customers totaling nearly 75000 Some bills were 14 years old Ranging from two dollars to 1000 He and his wife said they hoped to do some good by cleaning the slate and he plans to continue his business
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Sloan, Ia
James Hennum
Hennum
Electricity replaces fertilizer in Texas vegetable beds
In Houston a coil like device buried in a bed keeps soil warm automatically. The system is weatherproof, costs under 20 dollars, and allows year round planting with less dependence on fertilizer heat. Agricultural agent M B Wie man notes winter crops need heat and calls the method a big improvement. Pittsuburgher dies at 88.
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Houston
Texas
M. B. Wieman
Contractor dies after outing in Washington area
John Herd a veteran general contractor who built hundreds of miles of roads and streets in western Pennsylvania died tonight while on an outing in Washington. He was a prominent local builder with long service in public works projects.
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Washington
John Herd
Pennsylvania
Gavel Wielder at Chicago Meet Sparks Robst Movement Tone
The article reports on a Chicago meeting where ag wields influence amid party disputes. Hull cites signs of a wrecking movement at the convention, while a national committee sub group weighs delegation contests from Minnesota Puerto Rico and Louisiana. Senator Long and figures like J Y Sanders clash over authority as Missouri votes loom. Reed arrives urging prohibition repeal and beer tax funds. Byrd calls for tariff talks farm relief and constitutional amendments.
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Louisiana
Long
J. Y. Sanders
Missouri
Jim” Reed
Harry F. Byrd
Virginia
Roosevelt forces debate direct vote on prohibition repeal
The article reviews Democratic leaders including Murray and Smith debating strategy and votes in the Roosevelt camp. It notes plans to hold lines fast, concerns over Pennsylvania and New York allocations, and mentions McAdoo Smith discussions, with Farley defending Roosevelt positions and naming new floor leaders.
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Farley
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Canal Zone
Indiana
Pennsylvania
New York
Walsh
Montana
McAdoo
Arthur F. Mullen
Nebraska
Roosevelt Forces
Bruce Kremer
Homer Cummings
Connecticut
Plan to Abrogate Two-Thirds Rule Delayed Until Convention
The plan of action regarding the abrogation of the two‑thirds rule was discussed and indicated to likely not be set before the convention opens. Further steps may be deferred until the convention gets underway.
Roosevelt Aides Push Rule Change To Pass Program
Roosevelt aides argued for a majority vote in committee and convention to advance their program. They noted a two thirds vote would be needed only if the rule were adopted and then changed. Senator Hull vowed to do anything short of personal assault to avert another Madison Square Garden fiasco.
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Hull
Tennessee
Madison Square Garden
Miners Vote to Strike If Wage Demands Not Met
In Fairmont West Virginia on June 23 United Mine Workers district 31 delegates unanimously backed a plan to strike June 28 at all non union mines in northern West Virginia unless wage demands are met. A 30 cent per ton minimum for coal loaders and 3.60 per day for day men were proposed with a general conference set for June 28 to push for a uniform wage agreement.
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Fairmont
W. Va
West Virginia
United Mine Workers of America
United Mine Workers
van A. Bittner
Repeal Bill Defeated in Louisiana House
Baton Rouge June 23 The Hood act repeal bill by Representative Claude W. Duke was defeated 51 to 36 in the Louisiana House. Duke had urged passage claiming the Hood act caused graft and corruption.
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Baton Rouge
Claude W. Duke
New Orleans
Louisiana
House of Representatives
Duke
Gulf Gas Emphasizes Freshness and Fast Delivery
The advertisement asserts Gulf gas stays fresh longer and resists staling by rushing it to customers. It notes Gulf operates large refineries in many regions nationwide to ensure rapid delivery and consistent freshness.
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Gulf
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