Roosevelt Seeks Safeguard for Gold Clause Policies
President Roosevelt urged Congress to outlaw suits against the government over abrogated gold clauses in federal securities. He proposed redeeming gold clause bonds dollar for dollar, offering cash or non gold bonds, and sought immediate passage this session to shield holders and prevent private profiteering.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
United States
Treasury
Supreme Court
Deafness as a Quiet Advantage and a Thoughtful Protest
A reader letters argues against pity for the deaf and praises the calm of silence. The author, who has been deaf since age eight months, urges viewing deafness as a strength and notes the value of quiet over noisy chatter. He reflects on communication, independence, and the dignity of a life lived apart from sound.
Body of Gensicke Found Near Conrad Beach
The body of Wilbur Allen Gensicke 13 of Edgewood district No 1 was recovered from driftwood along Cedar River near Conrad Beach after a drowning incident Sunday. Richard Reynolds 23 of Covington also drowned the same day and was found Tuesday. Coroner C E Irwin said no inquests. funeral for Gensicke set for Saturday at 2 PM in Turner chapel Cedar Memorial Park burial. birth date March 26 1922.
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Wilbur Allen Gensicke
Edgewood District No. 1
Driftwood
Cedar River
Conrad’s Beach
Gensicke
Herbert Pratt
Turner’s Mortuary
Richard Reynolds
Covington
C. E. Irwin
Larry Condon
Irwin
Turner Chapel
Cedar Memorial Park
Decision In Mooney Plea Set For July 3
The California State Supreme Court scheduled July 3 to decide if arguments on Tom Mooney's habeas corpus petition will be heard by the court or by a special referee. The ruling centers on how the convicted activist's appeal should be heard.
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San Francisco
INS
State Supreme Court
Tom Mooney
Pryor Named Iowa Relief Director
Gov. Clyde L. Herring appoints J. C. Pryor of Burlington as relief administrator for Iowa to replace EF. H. Mulock. Pryor takes over in Des Moines with no salary, while Ralph Kittinger remains as assistant administrator. The governor notes the appointment will likely be permanent for direct relief and completion depends on a progress works administrator. Mulock resigns for business and personal reasons with praise for his service.
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Des Moines
Clyde L. Herring
J. C. Pryor
Burlington
Iowa
EF. H. Mulock
Pryor
Ralph Kittinger
Mulock
State Relief Committee
Council Bluffs
It Was His Church Not Mine Says Cleric in Jersey
The Rev. Clarence Davis, 55, a Black pastor in Glassboro New Jersey, was arrested and later released on 500 dollar bail on a charge of stealing a 14 by 20 foot church. No trace of the missing edifice was found. He declared it was his church.
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Glassboro Lawns
N. J
Clarence Davis
Cedar Rapids area crops hold up despite heavy rains
Eastern Iowa farmers in Cedar Rapids area report better crop prospects than much of the state. State and federal statisticians note corn acreage up 5 percent and oats up 30 percent with conditions near or above normal, despite rains causing lodging and harvest challenges.
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Leslie M. Carl
Des Moines
Iowa
Reed
Iowa River
Cedar Rapids
Carl Drake
Larue Defies Florida Chain Gang Return From Illinois
James A. Larue, a Florida chain gang escapee and burglary convict, will return voluntarily to chain gang to clear his life. He cites the Illinois Supreme Court ruling blocking extradition and his plan to take a job in Arizona with a pardon after twelve months. He remains in Illinois with a baby and wife.
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Chain Gang
Chicago
INS
James A. Larue
Florida
Illinois Supreme Court
Larue
Thlinois
Arizona
Fe In Air at Howes Set New Record
Meridian Mississippi reports the Keys brothers Al and Fred set a new world refueling endurance flight record in their Curtis Robin cabin monoplane after 554 hours 41 minutes 30 seconds aloft. They completed 73 refueling contacts 4 887 gallons of fuel and logged over 43000 miles amid numerous in-flight challenges.
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Meridian
Miss
Algene
Fred Key
Flying Brothers
Chicago
John
Kenneth Hunter
Alis
Fred
Ole Miss
James H. Skewens
Meridian Chamber of Commerce
Dale Jackson
Forrest O’brine
St. Louis
National Aeronautic, Associatio
Newsmen Avoid Baruch Question About AAA Ties
Washington AP Wallace waits for a reporter to ask if Bernard Baruch is connected with the farm administration. His staff prepared a Baruch denial, but reporters never asked, and the answer remains a firm no.
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Washington
Wallace
Bernard M. Baruch
Farm Adjustment Administration
Baruch
New York
Senator Long
Charles E. Coughlin
AAA
Baruch Institution
Congress Extends Nuisance Taxes For Two Years
The House Ways and Means Committee will begin hearings on Roosevelt's tax program July 8. Congress approved a $501 million nuisance tax extension for two years, sending the bill to the White House for the president's signature. Speaker Burns orders rapid action to finish all non tax legislation by July 15.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means
Roosevelt
Robert L. Coughton
N. C
Congress
White House
Senate
Joseph W. Burns
Ways and Means Committee
Burns
Treasury
Brand Creameries Reports Record Iowa Sales Rise
Brand Creameries reported sales of 4.745 million dollars in the past year, largely from eastern markets, at its annual meeting in Mason City attended by about 3 000 people. Nine creameries in Iowa and Minnesota joined the group, and directors Charles B. Thatcher of West Bend and Frank Brunner of Colwell were re-elected. A Manly team won the cream judging contest.
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Mason City
Iowa
Minnesota
Charles B. Thatcher
West Bend
Frank Brunner
Colwell
Manly
Woodbury Jury to Hear State Officers Today
Sioux City AP reports a grand jury panel in Woodbury County is expected to render a report Friday while out of town witnesses arrive. Prosecution aides Naglestad and Havner remain silent as witnesses like W H Millhaem and Alma Berry testify. Pocahontas county residents also appeared, suggesting a broadened graft inquiry beyond Woodbury.
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Woodbury
Sioux City
District Court
Grand Jury
Ole T. Naglestad
H. M. Havner
W. H. Millhaem
Iowa’ Liquor Control Commission
Alma K. Berry
Edward L. O'Conner
Glen. L. Schmidt
William Zelinsky
Arthurs
Bert Rollinger
le Mars
Iowa State Penitentiary
Fort Madison
C. F. Lytle
Bollinger
Peter Wilson
Mr. Wilson
Pocahontas County
Woodbury County
Hubert Kapsch
A. C. Carmichael
G. G. Butler
Rolfe
Butlers
Zelinsky
William Arthur
CCC Joins Hunt For 60 Year Old Farmer
Thirty five CCC youths joined Thursday in searching for Nick Schmidt 60 farmer missing from his home near St. Donatus Indiana since Monday. The men search ravines and woods on his farm as his family fears an accident may have occurred.
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Maquoketa
CCC
Nick Schmidt
St. Donatus
Outing At Camp Would Bring Health To Needy Tots
Three ill children Betsy Betty and Bert are highlighted in a skeleton statement about sending them to Camp Good Health. The piece notes measles illness last winter and limited family funds with Mrs Jones caring for seven children while Mr Jones works on relief projects.
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Camp Good Health
Betsy
Betty
The
Public Health Nursing Association
Jeck Named Leading Candidate for Feuling Chair
Des Moines Iowa George Jeck of Atlantic emerges as the leading candidate to succeed E J Feuling as chairman of the Democratic state central committee The Seventh district chairman Jeck would serve until the 1936 convention while the committee meets to accept Feulings resignation Probes and subpoenas continue affecting Woodbury and Polk counties delaying a history free transition
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Des Moines
George Jeck
Atlantic
E. J. Feuling
Democratic State Central Committee
Evidence On Democrat Heads Funds To Be Used By Juries
Two special public accountants will direct the investigations of four Democratic party leaders bank accounts. One will report to the Polk county grand jury and one to the Woodbury county jury. The plan avoids inspecting hundreds of ledger entries, allowing bankers to be questioned later. The accounts belong to Gov Clyde L Herring Lieut Gov Nels G Kraschel State Democratic Chairman E J Feuling and Des Moines attorney Frank Comfort. The current grand jury is to be dismissed Friday and a new one to be selected Tuesday for continued inquiry into graft charges.
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Des Moines
Carl Burkman
Polk County Grand Jury
Woodbury County
Grand Jury
Burkman
Clyde L. Herring
Nels G. Kraschel
E. J. Feuling
Frank Comfort
Des Moines Bankers Testify to Grand Jury Probe
Four representatives of Des Moines banks appeared before the county grand jury probing campaign contributions and graft tied to slot machines. Subpoenaed for records of dealings with Gov. Herring and others, the bankers reportedly had few records of those accounts. Witnesses named include C. H. Stephenson, J. R. Astley, H. C. Winder, and H. C. Stieglitz.
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DES Moines
County Grand Jury
Herring
N. G. Kraschel
E. J. Feuling
Frank Comfort
C. H. Stephenson
Bankers Trust Company
J. R. Astley
Valley National Bank
H. C. Winder
Central National Bank
H. C. Stieglitz
The
Homes Savings Bank
Utility Bill To Be Delayed In House Until Next Week
Washington news: Speaker Joseph W. Burns said the Wheeler-Rayburn utilities bill passage will be delayed until next week. Four hours of extra debate are expected on two controversial amendments.
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Washington
House
Wheeler-Rayburn
Joseph W. Burns
Murdered New York attorney Dickinson found near Detroit
Howard Carter Dickinson, 60, nephew of Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes, was murdered and robbed near River Rouge park after arriving in Detroit on business. Robbery suspected. two gunshot wounds, one through the head, another through the body. His watch and expensive papers were found. hotel reports indicate he came with several thousand dollars and had recent Cincinnati trips. Police linked the case to leaving no money on the scene and identified the victim via clothing and a running watch.
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Detroit
Howard Carter Dickinson
Charles Evans Hughes
New York
Dickinson
River Rouge Park
John I. Navarre
Cincinnati
Elizabeth Carmichael
Charles Evans Hughes, Jr
County
Iowa City Flood Waters Recede After Near Flood Stage
Iowa City reports the Iowa River falling below flood stage by Thursday evening. Minor overflow occurred in low lands upriver but no significant damage followed as water continued to recede.
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Iowa City
Iowa River
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