Thirty Hour Week Law Sparks Labor and Wages Debate
The senate passes a thirty hour week act aimed at reducing weekly hours to five days six hours a day. Critics warn wage levels must accompany Sundays hours, while federal road work rules press contractors to limit hours, affecting Iowa laborers who earn low pay and bear travel costs. The move ties into Roosevelt’s conservation corps plan and raises questions about living wages and employment, with organized labor and industry watching closely.
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United States Senate
Hyere
Iowa
Conservation Corps
Roosevelt
R. R. Green
Senate
Roosevelt Invites Nine Powers For Economic Conference
President Roosevelt sent invitations to Germany's Hitler and Mussolini along with Britain France Japan China Argentina Brazil and Chile to Washington for talks on debt relief and economic recovery ahead of a London conference. The plan envisions individual discussions rather than a formal round table and signals a broad US program to lower tariffs restore monetary stability and promote trade.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
State Department
Germany
Adolf Hitler
Italy
Benito Mussolini
Britain
MacDonald Apri
Daladier
France
Europe
Far East
Japan
China
Argentine
Brazil
Chile
Congress
U. S
Republicans Attack Farm Relief Bill In Senate
In Washington the farm relief bill drew fire from Republicans on the Senate floor. Chairman Smith of the Agriculture Committee faced mounting Republican sniping as Democrats led by Leader Robinson defended the administration. The debate ended in a deadlock with a Monday recess, leaving action uncertain.
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Senate
Washington
Roosevelt
Smith
Agriculture Committee
Robinson
Thirty Hour Law Raises Grave Prospects in Emergency Measures
The speaker warns that the thirty hour law carries risks comparable to other drastic actions taken during emergencies. He stresses the potential severity of the measure and implies it could have wide-reaching consequences beyond its intended purpose.
Referee as Umpire Between God and Man in Daily Life
In Job's agony he longs for a referee to lay hands on both sides and settle the dispute between faith and doubt. The essay traces how modern life uses impartial judges to cool hot passions, guiding disputes toward decency and final adjudication. Jesus is presented as the ultimate referee, mediating between humanity and God and offering reconciliation amid suffering.
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Job
God
Faith
Gala Tee
Jesus
Lfe
Weiner Surrenders in Omaha Hotel Fire Arson Case
Harry Weiner owner of the Millard hotel faced arson and first degree murder charges after a Feb 8 blaze killed seven firemen. He surrendered to police following a secret state investigation detailing the deadly arson.
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Omaha
Harry Weiner
Millard
Former Auburn banker shoots self before prison term
Auburn Nebraska AP reports W H Bousfield aged 65 former cashier of the defunct First National bank of Auburn shot and killed himself Friday afternoon the day before he was to begin a two year sentence at Leavenworth penitentiary for making false entries.
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Auburn, Neb
W. H. Bousfield
First National Bank of
Auburn
Leavenworth
Deposit Insurance Bill Aims to Bring Nonmembers to Fed System
The administration's bank reform bill, ready for Senate banking and currency committee, would create a self executing deposit insurance corporation backed by $150 million in treasury funds. It would require member banks to subscribe to stock, effectively guaranteeing deposits and lengthening Fed reach. The measure, backed by Senator Glass, seeks to entice non member banks to join the Federal Reserve System.
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Washington
LLP
Federal Reserve System
Senate Banking and Currency Committee
Glass
Dem
Senate
Treasury
Wet States May Ship Beer Through Iowa
Iowa rules do not block interstate shipments of 3.2 percent beer among states where sale and manufacture are legal. The attorney general's office says Iowa cannot tamper with interstate beer commerce though Iowa has not legalized beer sales. A Council Bluffs seizure of 600 cases from a Missouri brewery bound for Minnesota was urged to be dropped. Assistant AGs Powers Walters and Rader prepared the opinion as Ed O Connors ill.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Attorney General
Council Bluffs
LeRoy A. Rader
Missouri
Minnesota
Ed L. O'Conner
State of
L. W. Powers
C. E. Walters
Iowa to Open Doors for Beer Shipment Case
County attorney Robert Organ ordered the release of Minnesota truckers I C Strassburg and Charles H Bartiow after their 600 case consignment of 3 2 percent beer was seized in Council Bluffs. Organ said discussions with Des Moines officials removed the need for a court ruling and signaled a shift on interstate beer shipments through Iowa. Brewers association head W L Goetz had planned a test case on the arrest, arguing the shipment was legal and bonafide.
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Council Bluffs
Des Moines
Robert Organ
Minnesota
I. C. Strassburg
Hardwick
Minn
Charles H. Bartiow
Marshall, Minn
Rom
Joseph
Merenall
Organ
Iowa
W.". L. Goetz
American Brewers Association
St. Joseph
Goetz
Iowa Beer Measure Reported To House
Iowa lawmakers moved closer to legalizing beer with a house beer measure report from the standing committee. The 7 to 2 vote set first and second readings for Friday with expected action next week as the senate prepared a parallel bill including a barrel tax and licenses.
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Des Moines
Senate
Vincent Harrington
Sioux City
E. R. Hicklin
Wapello
Harrington
Bottle of Real Beer Removed From Museum Exhibit
A bottle of real beer on display at the public museum was removed Friday. It had been shown as a rare product of Wisconsin. The empty space was quickly filled by a bottle of near beer.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Roosevelt backs short week plan in Senate
In Washington the Senate debated a 30 hour work week bill and a Black plan for a five day week with a six hour day for labor. motions to reconsider and delays cloud the measure as Roosevelt weighs presidential support and House delays. The debate centers on generating enough backing to move the reform amid interwoven emergency program concerns.
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Washington
Senate
Black
Ala
Trammer
Fla
LLP
Roosevelt
Eine
Neeatie
Doer
Prances Perkins
Mocratiny
I Commerce
Daniel’ C. Roper
House
Henry T. Rainey
Joseph T. Robinson
Rainey
League Ruling Is Heeded By Norway
Oslo AP report says Norway will withdraw from the disputed Land of Eric III in East Greenland following a Permanent Court ruling in favor of Denmark. The government cites the court decision as the basis for ending occupation and returning to status quo ante.
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Oslo
Norway
Eric III
Greenland
Permanent Court of Inpersonal Justice
Denmark
Farmer Jesse Coombs Dies at 72 After Stomach Removal
Lebanon Indiana reports the death of Jesse M. Coombs a farmer who survived a 13 year stomach removal operation. After surgery he farmed without a stomach with medical science providing simulated digestion. He died at age 72.
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Lebanon
Ind
Jesse M. Coombs
Eleven Defendants Freed in Liquor Conspiracy Case
Eleven of seventeen defendants in a federal liquor conspiracy case were dismissed after Judge George C. Scott refused a government delay to Monday. The government sought time as Roy Pugh, a key witness, was missing, prompting dismissal actions against Prochaska, Jacque, Brechlin, Vanda, Swatosh, Paula, Snape, Agnew, Holton, Jackson, and Black. Defense cautioned against postponement as crucial testimony hinged on Pugh’s absence.
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Cedar Rafids News
George C. Scott
Roy Pugh
John Prochaska, Jr
Albert Jacque
Henry Brech
Hitler Gains Vast Power With Gleichschaltung Law
Berlin cab in et approves a new gleichschaltung measure giving Hitler omnipotent control over the federation. The law redefines the Reich’s federal character and aligns elective bodies with Nazi majorities from the March 5 elections, concentrating power in the chancellor and the party.
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Berlin
Adolf Hitler
Reich
Bismarck
Hitler
Federation
Nazi Party
Iowa House Names Three to Probe Gasoline Tax Refunds
A three member committee of house members Mitchell Moore and Cunningham was appointed to investigate gasoline tax refunds issued by the state treasurer and report before adjournment. The resolution cites irregularities by certain individuals and indictments in Polk county district court and calls for informing the general assembly of the findings.
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Des Moines
House
Town House of Representatives
Mitchell
Webster
Moore
Benton
Cunningham
Polk
District Court
Polk County
Iowa
General Assembly
State of
Notre Dame President in Critical Condition After Illness
In South Bend Indiana the Rev. Charles L. O'Donnell Notre Dame president remained in very grave condition as doctors reported bronchial pneumonia developing after a throat infection. Last rites were given Thursday night by three physicians who declared his state critical though some hope for recovery persisted.
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South Bend
Ind
Charlies L. O'Donnell
Notre Dame University
Father O'Donnell
Japs Say British Land Marines In Northern China
The London Daily Express quoted Japanese reports claiming warships landed British marines at Chinwangtao in north China to guard British properties in the Kailan mining region as retreating Chinese soldiers looted inland and threatened the mining administration.
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China
London
London Daily Express
Shanghai
Chinwangtao
Kailan
Kajlan
Beer truck kills Hubbard woman in Ohio incident
In Farrell Pennsylvania a beer truck struck and killed 66 year old Mrs. Anna Oringen as she stepped from a street car. Truck driver Al Virostek was held for investigation by police.
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Farrell
Anna Oringen
Hubbard
Poice
al Virostek
Beer Returns Across Nation Ignites Riots of Cheers
In New York and eighteen states the 3.2 beer law took effect at 12:01 AM amid broad consumer excitement and brisk sales. Crowds gathered at breweries, soda fountains, and hotels as transport fleets hauled in packed cases, while officials tracked revenue surges and workers celebrated with says of prosperity. Alfred E. Smith, longtime anti-prohibition advocate, lauded the day as unemployment relief and public cheer, with scenes of enthusiasm from Akron to Manhattan as beer made a dramatic post‑Prohibition comeback.
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New York
Alfred E. Smith
District of Columbia
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Manhattan
Akron
St. Louis
Fifth Avenue
Billy” Wales
Chicago
Buffalo Bill
Governor Smith
Navy sets sunrise launch for Macon airship test flight
The Navy on Friday scheduled the first trial flight of the new airship Macon for sunrise on April 13. The decision was announced as the plan to test the craft ahead of any formal operational use.
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Washington
Macon
Navy Department
Senate Clears Calendar In Iowa Budget Action
In Des Moines the Iowa Senate cleared the calendar and finished review of the biennial appropriations bill, following Governor Clyde N. Herring’s push for early adjournment. The House passed the uniform bank reorganization bill in its Senate form. The budget bill sets the annual appropriation at 12 285 073 70 dollars, with adjournment targeted by April 14.
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DES Moines
Senate
Clyde N. Herring
Iowa General Assembly
House
Herring
Eric F. Brown
H. C. White
Vinton
Vincent Harrington
Iowa House votes 94 to 8 on uniform banking reform bill
Des Moines AP The Iowa House approves a uniform system for bank reorganizations by 94 to 8 and sends the measure to the governor for approval. The bill allows trust certificates to replace withdrawal rights, with dividends from net earnings and no common stock dividends until certificates are liquidated. Directors and stockholders may be fully assessed, and the banking department with governor approval may modify provisions. Governor Herring involved as conference concludes.
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DES Moines
Iowa House of Representatives
Banking Department
Senate
Iowa Bankers Association
House
Herring
Ray Robinson Pleads Guilty In Bohn Kidnapping
Ray Robinson pled guilty in district court to kidnapping Haskell Bohn in Borketon Manitoba. He faces up to forty years in prison and is set for sentencing Tuesday. Two accomplices were named but not identified. Robinson had previously alleged involvement by Mr and Mrs Verne Sankey.
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Paul
Ray Robinson
Borketon
Man
Haskell Bohn
Robinson
Bohn
Verne Sankey
Denver
Charles Boettcher
Bridges Held in Extradition Fight for 1932 Bank Robbery
Chicago detective chief said Clyde Bridges, indicted for a $206,000 North American Bank robbery in Minneapolis in March 1932, was under arrest in Chicago awaiting extradition proceedings.
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Minneapolis
W. H. Shoemaker
Chicago
Clyde Bridges
Northwestern National Bank
Shoemaker
Bridges
Nazis Urge Gentiles To Divorce Jews
In Nuremberg AP reports National socialists urged Gentile city officials and civil service employees whose wives are Jewish to seek divorces. The suggestion reflects the regime’s pressure on mixed marriages amid anti Jewish policies.
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