General Motors chief warns wage hours plan hurts economy
New York June 13 General Motors chairman Alfred P Sloan Jr said in a message to 375,000 stockholders that a pending wage hour bill would create unemployment and penalize the very group it should help. He warned the economy would be unbalanced and that confidence in American business would fall if the measure passes, potentially reducing motor industry employment next season to near 1932 levels.
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New York
Alfred P. Sloan, Jr
General Motors Corporation
Sloan
Senator Bulkley on WPA Politics and Presidential Influence
Bulkley, seeking renomination, argues the president and top administration officials may back harmonizing House candidates. He warns presidential dignity limits campaign activity, and primaries will test the president’s political skill. He notes WPA rules protect workers from losing jobs or contributing to campaigns due to voting or fundraising.
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Drought Threat Diminished Across State Crops Improve
drought threats reduced in the state as early sowings and Inter plantings show germination progress. armyworms cause damage in northeastern Montana while oats and barley reach 92 percent of normal by June 7, the highest since 1927 for barley. rye yield 13 bushels per acre, alfalfa 89 percent, clover and timothy 89, wild hay 80. fruit prospects favorable with ample irrigation. apples 69 percent, cherries 90 percent of normal. Ohio larger than Bulgaria in population and area.
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This Man Joe Murray ends in a troubled wedding tale
A serialized drama opens with Joe Murray and Terry Mallow in a charged romance. Joe, haunted by past pain, and Terry embrace a fleeting happiness, marry in a city chapel, then settle into a modest flat. The piece tracks their fragile unity, Terry’s decisive drive, and Joe’s struggle with longing and fear as life propels them forward.
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Adjournment talk stalls road reform and wage bill
Congress faces adjournment as lawmakers weigh road reorganization and a compromise wage bill. A Senate House conference eyed farm aid and admin costs totaling about 8.75 billion dollars, with a wage floor starting at 25 cents rising to 40 cents after seven years, subject to exemptions to placate southern lawmakers. The New Hampshire state flower note adds a local aside.
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Flag Day Theme Highlighted in Kiwanis Address
Captain John A. Stagg of Anaconda and a Montana National Guard member spoke on the flag’s history at a Kiwanis Club meeting. He urged respect for the Maganjan occasions and noted flags should not be displayed under unsafe conditions. President Jack Chivers led the luncheon and special American flags were placed at each plate. Verne Martin performed tunes on the organ, drawing praise from attendees.
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Chattman
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Senate Passes Fabrics Truth in Labeling Measure
Washington June 13 The Senate passed a bill requiring fabric labeling to show the percentage of real wool and other fibers to protect consumers from misrepresentation. Senators Walsh Glass questioned enforceability due to distinguishing wool from nonwool fibers while Capper and Hatfield supported the bill. Representative Martin pushed for House committee action to bring a vote before adjournment.
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House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee
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Upper House Passes Land Leasing Bill
Washington June 14 The senate approved a measure authorizing the interior secretary to lease state county or privately owned lands within federal grazing districts. Senator Adams said the bill would permit orderly land use and aid in conserving forage resources.
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Howes Masure
Secretary of Interior
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D. Cole
Universities in Peiping Defy Government Rulings
In Peiping two universities the Jen University and the Sino French University were ordered by authorities to raise the provisional regime flag, denounce Chiang Kai-shek, thank Japanese officials, and send telegrams abroad renouncing Chiang. The presidents faced enforcement amid political turmoil in eastern Asia.
American warships to stay near frontline positions
Lockhart stated authority to point out Admiral Yarnell position as warships ready to move to any required point. The US gunboat Moma oeucy and a British gunboat were at Kiukiang near the demilitarized zone as vessels patrolled upstream and troops advanced along Yangtze banks for a joint push toward Hikow. Floodwaters and Chinese counterattacks worsened conditions for Japanese forces near Chengchow and Hankow.
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United States
Moma Oeucy
Kiukiang
Dumeer
Yangtze
Hikow
Hankow
Yellow River
Chengchow
Uncle Sam Owns Thousands of Dwellings Now
Washington June 23 After five years as a home mortgage lender the government owns nearly 80 000 dwellings About half of these were acquired through foreclosure in the last year The Home Owners Loan Corporation which began in 1933 to save homes from foreclosure has broadened its real estate role amid the nation s low mood and political tensions surrounding a matter referred to the American and French embassies for action.
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Washington
Home Owners’ Loan Corporation
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