13 Jun 1934
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1934
Page
1
Senate bill would hold 25 percent silver and 75 percent gold as a reserve with silver bought and certificates issued. The move sparks inflation concerns as critics and supporters clash over the exact impact and future policy.
Cedar Rapids launches Made in Cedar Rapids Exposition of Progress inviting nearby towns within forty miles to nominate contestants for a festival queen. The winner, chosen by five judges, will be crowned during a midweek parade and city celebrations from June 24 to 30.
The Senate Agriculture Committee approved a promotion and salary raise for Rexford Tuggen assistant secretary of agriculture. The board headed by Clarence Darrow reported surreptitious changes in NRA codes. Morgenthau pushed liquor and stamp legislation.
The AAA-backed push for curbing middleman profits in dairy seeks a federal survey of milk distribution. The Senate committee supports a House resolution authorizing the FTC to probe monopolies and pricing, with a broader Wheeler plan to inspect manufacturers, processors, and marketing of farm products.
George E Baker of East Dubuque Illinois pled guilty and was sentenced by Federal Judge Patrick T Stone to five years in Leavenworth for stealing from interstate commerce The case also involved Kenneth Rieder Rhue Brown and five others who pled guilty to possession or receipt of stolen merchandise receiving probation and fines Several others accused of conspiring to loot freight trains face trial in other federal courts Defense letters supporting the defendants were impounded by Assistant U S District Attorney Lloyd C Moody
The Senate Agriculture Committee approved Rexford Tugwell 16 to 2 for undersecretary of agriculture and sent the nomination to the Senate. Democratic leaders planned to bring it up Wednesday amid expectations of confirmation.
Washington farewell line: Recovery Administrator Hugh S Johnson denies surreptitious edits in codes reviewed by the Darrow board. He says insertions were made publicly by him and President Roosevelt, and notes many codes show changes by others. Johnson will await division reports before replying.
The Darrow board blasts the NRA and Hugh S Johnson for stifling small business and hiking prices. Its second report, obtained by United Press, accuses large firms of dominating codes, production controls squeezing small units, and basing point systems raising costs.
An 11 year old girl sues her step mother for 10000 dollars alleging alienation of her father’s affections. The suit, filed by Martha Louise Bridwell through her mother, names Justine Mitchell Bridwell as the respondent while she is on a honeymoon with the girl's father, Max M. Bridwell. The petition says the father abandoned his daughter and mother since she was five, and that the stepmother was responsible.
Amid labor strife nationwide five large firms adopted the employer employee plan. Quaker Oats, Swift and Co, Wrigley’s, Chicago Motor Coach, and Axton-Fisher Tobacco study and report similar peaceful relations. The plan gives workers veto power over discharge, unit wage bargaining, and elected representatives with three committees guiding assembly matters. Continued on Page 2 Column 2.
The United States issued a note to Britain proposing barter for debt payments in goods and services with possible reach to all debtors. Britain, France and others may discuss settlements using rubber tin radium and other needed goods to satisfy Europe’s 10 billion obligation. Roosevelt signed the tariff bill giving the president power to adjust rates for three years and pursue reciprocal trade pacts to cut excessive tariffs and revive foreign trade.
Reports say John Dillinger seen in Baraboo Wisconsin and near Faribault Minnesota in a red Plymouth with Illinois plates 908-767. St Paul police alerted by the justice department as Baraboo and Red Wing officers tighten highway patrol for the outlaw traveling alone.
Chicago justice agents and members of the Dillinger detail weighed Tuesday night reports that outlaw John Dillinger had been seen in Baraboo Wisconsin on the same day.
In Chicago at a convention C. C. Sheppard president of the National Lumber Manufacturers association harshly criticised Clarence Darrow on Tuesday.
Dr Joseph Fort Newton argues that man shapes his soul through will and daily choices. He cites Katherine Mansfield's influence on D Murry and asserts each person creates their world, choosing growth toward a gracious, valiant soul.
The Senate completed action on a bank deposit guarantee extension bill. It raises federal insurance from 2,500 dollars and advances to the president for signature.
Rome reports the first scheduled meeting between Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini may occur in the Palazzo Pisani at Stra near Padus. Confirmation comes from unofficial sources as officials claim ignorance of the exact date and place. The encounter could shape Germany Italy relations and Western Europe’s peace prospects.
Coroner says an explosive substance aboard the American Airways Condor biplane may have caused the Monongahela mountain crash that killed seven aboard. Investigators found a brown bag carried by engineer William Bader and chemical materials linked to explosives. The coroner refused to identify the liquid or confirm ignition sources, while noting bodies were heavily damaged, suggesting a blast before the crash.
Newark officials state baggage carried by passengers on commercial lines is not normally examined before travel. They would not anticipate whether the crash linked to chemicals aboard the ill fated American Airlines transport near Liberty New York would change this practice.
Washington reports a move to replace the Wagner labor disputes bill with a statutory conciliation board in talks among administration leaders. They acknowledge passing the Wagner bill could delay adjournment indefinitely, prompting the draft of an alternative pathway.
Pierre South Dakota officials and federal counterparts discussed the state farm rehabilitation plan, a key phase of the relief program, during a Tuesday conference on farm migrations and rehabilitation efforts.
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