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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1934
Page
4
Fifty of the 52 Houston county farmers joined the governments farm rehabilitation plan through FERA. They gained homes, work, clean clothes, and some now have steadier income and plans for permanent farms. Debt repayment comes via wages on FERA projects or surplus crops delivered to relief headquarters.
Bruno Richard Hauptmann appeared before County Judge Lester W. Patterson in a brief arraignment on the State of New York indictment. He pleaded not guilty through counsel James M. Fawcett as bail was set at 100000, with the next hearing date to be fixed by the district attorney. The session also notes testimony on consumer protection against profiteering in foods and details on fruit and vegetable supplies.
Washington dispatch reports Dr. Frederick C. Howe AAA consumers' counsel warns housewives stockpiling staples may be swayed by scare tactics as winter shortages loom. He notes canned goods supplies up six percent this year yet some merchants push fear with little price incentive for bulk purchases. Howe urges discounts for quality buys and cites cooperation between major food dealer associations and AAA consumers division.
Today's Markets shows prices for New York and New Orleans trading months. It lists opening and closing values across several months including January February May July October and December with highs and lows for each period.
New York stocks show varied results with notable moves among major names. Industrial, steel, and transportation sectors drifted while techs held steady as investors weighed corporate earnings and market momentum.
The article notes a drought driven rise in meat and poultry prices and outlines four points from Dr. Howe on food costs. Prices rose unevenly from April to July with meats up 6.7 percent cereals 3.5 percent and dairy 27.6 percent while all other foods fell 0.2 percent. Farmers receive about one third of the consumer food dollar. marketers should curb unnecessary price boosts.
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