NRA clash over control as Johnson seeks single commander
Washington dispatch reports a power struggle within the NRA between General Johnson backed by Perkins and Richberg for a multi member civilian commission and a single commander. The debate centers on whether the NRA should be army run or civilian led with decentralized divisions and an executive administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Blue Eagle
Johnson
NRA
Perkins
Richberg
Donald R. Richberg
Commission
USA
Miss Perkins
Interstate Commerce Commission
Federal Power Commission
RFC
Federal Trade Commission
Victory of Sinclair Seen Pleasing Roosevelt Aide Says
Chicago dispatch reports Upton Sinclairs California primary win could align with Roosevelt era policies. Senator Fe lex Hebert of Rhode Island argues socialism name and practice should match, while Senator L J Dickinson of Iowa relays that results may satisfy the New Deal administration and may push state level socialism if California voters choose it in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Upton Sinclair
California
Roosevelt
Felix Hebert
Rhode Island
L. J. Dickinson
Iowa
Girl Leaps From 46th Floor In Chicago Loop Hotel
A 20 year old waitress Bernice Wejnerowski fell from the forty six story observation tower and was found crushed on a ledge on the forty first floor of a loop hotel. Erwin Burnet heard moaning and notified house detectives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Erwin Burnet
St. Louis
House
Bernice Wejnerowski
Pauline Rudin
Peter Ostrowski
East Chicago
Ind
State Street
Two Army Flyers Burned In Crash
In Wellsburg West Virginia two Army observers Lieu. G H MacIntyre and Capt. George H Brown both of Crissy Field San Francisco were severely burned when their observation plane burst into flames at 1000 feet and crashed east of Wellsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellsburg
W. Va
G. H. MacIntyre
George H. Brown
Crissy Field
San Francisco
Here
Robbie Factor in NRA Quarrels Sparks Resignations
Washington, UP. Two NRA leaders tendered resignations to General Johnson as Frances Robinson urged a dramatic exit from the NRA dispute. Blackwell Smith and Leon Henderson faced Johnson’s desk over loyalty disputes following Richberg’s reorganization plan. Johnson’s policy board was told of loyalty demands while Perkins reportedly backed him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
NRA
Hugh S. Johnson
Frances Robinson
Recovery Administration
Blackwell Smith
Leon Henderson
Johnson
Smith
Donald R. Richberg
White House
Richberg
Frances Perkins
Henderson
Oskaloosa Girl Crowned Best Dressed at State Fair
Marcella Smith, 18, of Oskaloosa, won Iowa's best dressed 4-H girl title at the state fair style show defeating 22 contestants. She earns a trip to Chicago in December for the International 4-H Club Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Marcella Smith
Oskaloosa
Iowa
Chicago
Judge Delays Coo Murder Trial in Cooperstown
Supreme Court Justice Riley Heath suffered a mild influenza attack interrupting the murder trial of Eva Coo charged with killing Harry Wright. Heath may return Thursday, delaying a ruling on Coo’s alleged confession obtained under duress as she seeks to avoid the electric chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooperstown
Supreme Court
Riley Heath
Eva Coo
Harry Wright
Heath
Fire small roof blaze at Mrs Mefford home
Firefighters responded to 2 18 p m Wednesday at 661 Fifteenth Avenue SW for a small roof fire. Damage described as slight. Daniel D Rubek of Chicago, son of Mr and Mrs J J Rubek, 808 Sixth Street SW, has left for a Yellowstone and Estes Park tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Mefford
Fifteenth Avenue
Daniel Rubek
Daniel D. Rubek
Chicago
J. J. Rubek
Sixth Street
Yellowstone
Estes Parks
Mr. Rubek
Gazette
Anderson- Prichard Oil Corporation
Rubek
Cleveland
National Chemical Society
Street Car Wrecked In Spokane Strike
Spokane United Railways reports one street car wrecked and several buses damaged during the first day of Spokane's transportation strike. Service to resume on all regular runs Wednesday after cars and buses were sent to barns following rock bombardment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane, Wash
INS
Spokane
A. J. Schulthess
Spokane United Railways
Schulthess
Sinclaire Nears Roosevelt Talks After California Victory
Pasadena reports Upton Sinclair prepared to fly east to confer with President Roosevelt as late returns show him with a large lead as the Democratic nominee for California governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasadena
Calif
INS
Upton Sinclair
East
Roosevelt
California
Bush Loses Seven Pounds During Game
The article notes several players including Guy Bush losing about seven pounds per nine inning outing and regaining it after rest. It mentions Pat Malone weighing over 200 pounds losing up to ten pounds per game and compares weight changes to wrestlers like Zbyscko Strangler Lewis and Yousuf Mohamet. Water loss is cited as the main cause with rapid rebound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Demaree
Guy Bush
Cub
Pat Malone
Guy
Pat
Zbyscko
Strangler
Lewis
Big Mum
Yousuf Mohamet
Housewives In Pork Boycott As Price Rises
Chicago reports a wartime pork price surge spurring housewives to boycott pork, shifting menus toward lamb and beef. Butchers warn profits shrink as government hog reductions and AAA policies raise costs, while farmers gain from higher prices and buyers seek alternatives at reduced supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WY Harman W. Nichols
Chicago
AAA
Union Stock Yards
Wallace
Foes Put New Deal Cost At 28 Billion
Treasury Secretary Morgenthau gave a nationwide address estimating the New Deal cost at 28 billion dollars for the first two years of Roosevelt’s administration. Rep. Bolton cited 28 billion in a GOP critique of federal appropriations and obligations as of the 73rd Congress. A Burgos woman reports she has not eaten or drunk for fifteen years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Emergency Relief Administration
Professor Skinner
Treasury
Alexander Hamilton
Montagu Norman
Bank of England
United States
S. S. Bremen
Washington
Secretary of Treasury
Henry Morgenthau, Jr
Ne Pula
Roosevel
Morgenthau
Chester C. Bolton
Ohio
Republican Congressional Campaign Committee
Bolton
Burgos
Spain
Cedar Rapids Auto Toll This Year
Local figures report an auto toll in Cedar Rapids this year with data on accidents injuries and fatalities. Figures appear incomplete with stray digits and unclear totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Radio Schedule Blitz Cascades Through NBC CBS Chains
A dense list of afternoon and evening radio programs across NBC and CBS networks. Mentions shows like Vic and Sade Kavelin orch and the Metropolitan parade with stations WJZ WEAF WABC WMT WBBM. Includes orchestras, bands and musical guests with multiple city affiliates and time slots throughout the day.
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Thmi—Fields and Hall
NBC
WJZ Chain
CBS
Weco Honeybar
WEAF
Rev Battle
WJZ Eh
Wenk Chain
Savitt Orch
WABCO
WMT
Sylvia Froos
WABO
S—Martin Orch
NUC
Ed Lowry
Car Edwards
WHAS
Wcco
Frank Buck
Boake Carter
WBBM
Waits
WEA
Carson Robison
WABG
KMOX
Tito Guitar
Fats Waller
WABC
Hollywood
Wacco
Archer Gibson
Inbc
WJZ
Sen Thos
D. Schall
Gene and
Glenn
WMAQ
Kerrens
Johnson
Busse
Acoa
Philharmonic Inbc
Ain, Reichman
WEAP
Hines Arch
Cities Arch
Fossil Discoveries Puzzle Scientists In Wyoming Quarry
In Big Horns Wyoming the Question Mark Quarry may reveal new reptile relatives. Dr. Barnant Brown of the American Museum expedition reports possible fossil skin and tiny orange seed shaped teeth from an adult sauropod, suggesting a bantam sized predecessor. Twelve bones from beasts 25 to 40 feet long were found, with identities awaiting closer museum study.
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Billings
Mont
Ins
Keyhole Canyon
Here
Wyoming
Barnant Brown
American Museum
Northwest
Tropics
Big Horn Mountains
Brown
Plarries
Texea Coast
Thieves Break Into Grocery Store on Sixth Street
Police investigate a burglary at H. K. Igram’s grocery at 814 Sixth Street SW where thieves entered via a basement window and stole $32 from the cash register. Igram said the break ins occurred previously but he had not notified police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. K. Igram
Sixth Street
Igram
Real Estate Transfers Listed From 1934 Records
Property transfers include O W Lawrence and Paul Nielson as heirs of James Bowden to P H Gallagher and wife for 59 ft 3 in Job 8 subdiv outlet C Hulls 3 add C R valued $700. John S McGowan to August Ellis and Christina Ellis joint tenants with survivor rights $1. J M Dinwiddie and wife to E C Ashby and H D Fuhrmeister lot 6 Aud Plat 35 and part of lot 15 block 2 Larimers 3 add $1. Walter E Henderson and wife to Lucy M Henderson lot 11 Irr Sur SW sec 9-83-7 $1 and values. S W Stookey to A L and Ethel Haines joint tenants with right of survivorship Jot 145 Belmont Park add C R $1. Joseph L Prochaska and wife to Frank and Elizabeth Lacman se nn see 6-82-6 with one valuable consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. W. Lawrence
Paul Nielson
James I. Bowden
P. H
Marie E. Gallagher
P. H. Gallagher
John S McGowan
Christina Ellis
Forest Hill
C. R
M Dinwiddie
E C Ashby
H D
Fuhrmeister
Walter E Henderson
Lucy M Henderson
S. W. Stookey
A. L
Ethel Haines
Belmont Park
Joseph
L. Prochaska
Frank
Elizabeth Lacman
Notice of appointment of Administratrix in Iowa estate
Olives Johnson has been appointed and qualified as Administratrix of the estate of Frances A Price late of Linn County Iowa deceased on August 15 1934 All persons indebted should pay now and those with claims must file them authenticated with the Linn County Town District Court Olive Johnson Administratrix Olive S Johnson Attorney
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Iowa
Linn County
Frances A Price
Iowa
Olives Johnson
Olive S. Johnson
Hurley Attacks Liberty League as Smear Gang
Secretary of War Patrick J. Hurley denounces the American Liberty League as a smear gang from his law office in Washington. He links current criticism to the Hoover era smear campaign and argues government by majority allows changing policies when distasteful. He states opposition to minorities ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Patrick J. Hurley
Hoover
American Liberty League
Oklahoman
Hurley
Jouett Shouse
Democratic National Committee
Congress
Punctual Order Causes Timely Tickets in City Court
Oklahoma City police subtext features Officer Jake Robertson rushing to the station to be on time. Chief John Watt issued speeding and parking tickets to enforce punctuality. Robertson’s case was postponed when Watt failed to arrive on time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Okla
INS
Jake Robertson
John Watt
Watt
NRA to Create More Jobs Before Winter
Washington officials say the National Recovery Administration plans to boost employment before winter. General Hugh S. Johnson returns from vacation to oversee the program as the policy board studies further reductions in code working hours to add thousands to industry payrolls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
NRA
Hugh
Johnson
Nine Local Firms Get Relief Coal Contracts
Linn county board of supervisors awarded relief coal contracts to nine Cedar Rapids firms for a total of 3 000 tons with potential 2 000 more. W G Block, Cedar Rapids Fuel, Chadima Coal, Taylor Coal each won 500 tons with 325 tons option. City Fuel, Diamond Block Coal, Home Coal, Pinney Coal, Goldberg Coal won 200 tons each with 135 tons option. Most bids at 6.40 per ton for Centerville coal. Goldberg bid Rathbun coal at 5.42 with 0.50 carrying fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Linn County Board of Supervisors
W. G. Block Company
Cedar Rapids Fuel Company
Chadima Coal Company
Taylor Coal Company
City Fuel Company
Diamond Block Coal Company
Home Coal Company
Pinney Coal Company
Goldberg Coal Company
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Curtis B. Dall
Association of Stock Exchange Firms
American Bankers’ Association
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TVA
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Miami U
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Peggy Upham
Raymond Hughes
Iowa State College
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Hint
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Bush
Brandy Ryan
Chicago White Sox
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