Dust storms fear eased by rains says U S Weather Bureau
Dr. J W Humphrey of the Weather Bureau dispels dire dust storm prophecies. He argues a Sahara like transformation would require a climate shift over millennia, not imminent for the Midwest. He urges continued erosion control and informed action by officials and farmers.
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Jeferson City
Missouri
J. W. Humphrey
U. S. Weather Bureau
America
North African
Sahara
Midwest
Coal strike near-miss, civic actions, and a growing reform tone
The piece notes a planned coal strike aimed at pressuring Congress over the Guffey bill, suggesting miners sought political impact rather than industrial concessions. It lauds Mayor Means Ray for enforcing firecracker laws amid Fourth of July chaos, condemns dangerous behaviors on High Street, and comments on federal officers arming for law enforcement.
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Guffey Hill
Ray
Jefferson City
High Street
Annual Summer Warning for Bathers Reprinted Admonitions
A Montana dispatch urges bathers to use common sense this summer. Do not swim within an hour after eating or beyond your depth unless skilled. Check for currents, avoid overheating, and know water conditions. Drownings rise on weekends. careful, forethoughtful swimming can prevent tragedies.
What Others Say Briton Appraises New Deal
Sir Josiah Stamp, British economist and railway magnate, addresses 200 financial readers in Chicago. He criticizes the New Deal as an outsider, warns on large deficits and the risk of loss of confidence. He urges clarity on duration and purpose of spending and cautions reform and recovery sequencing to avoid confusion and overreach.
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Josiah Stamp
Chicago
Europe
Josiah
Sir Josiah
Indianapolis Star
Eastport Tide Power Plan Aims to Drive Industry
President Roosevelt plans a tidal power project at Passamaquoddy Cobscook bays in Maine to pump and store water and generate electricity. The scheme uses a dam network across Bay of Fundy inlets with a large Haycock Harbor storage reservoir to supply power during low tidal periods, hoping to attract factories and jobs to northern Maine.
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Roosevelt
King Canute
United States
Maine
Mae Byeat
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Bay of Fundy
Passamaquoddy
Cobsecok
Dexter Cooper
Keokuk
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Aroostook
Canada
Dominion
Cobscach Bay
Bobscook Bay
Hare
Haycock Harbor
Huey Long filibuster fuels late night Senate chatter
Washington correspondent recalls Huey Long’s all night filibuster with rambling humor and scripture quips. The raucous session features jokes about gizzards, chickens, and the “chicken coop” case, while Long clings to the floor amid calls for order and jokes about coffee and sleep.
Roosevelt warns on commemorative coins growing danger
President Roosevelt says frequent issuance of special coins is dangerous and urges medals for commemorations. A treasury plan accompanies the letter to the banking and currency committees, noting twofold coin issuance growth 1920 to 1930 and the need to curb scarce circulation and design confusion. A separate item notes F. F. Hopkins owning a ruby humming bird valued at $1000.
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Roosevelt
House and
Senate Banking and Currency and Homage
Treasury
Duncan A. Fletcher
Senate
Andrew L. Somers
House
F. F. Hopkins
Surrey
Eng
Rush Holt May Not Get Senate Seat Till Later
Rush Holt, a West Virginia Democrat, turns 30 today and may not be sworn into the Senate until tomorrow as the social security bill takes priority. Republicans challenge his eligibility, arguing he was under 30 at election time, while Holt contends age must be met when assuming office.
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Rush Holt
Washington
Rush Drew Bolt
United States Senate
West Virginia
Holt
United States
Henry Clay
Kentucky
Walter F. George
Senate Privilege and Elections Committee
Senate
Oliver Bassman Named to Local Library Board
Mayor Means Ray yesterday appointed Oliver Bassman to succeed Dr E M Hendy as a member of the Jefferson City Literary board. Reappointed for one year are Ed St Austin the Rev Thomas B Mather and Mrs M C Bradbury. For two year terms are Mrs Cecil W Thomas W C Irwin and P Z Rodeman. For three year terms are Mrs Howland Cook J H Conrath and others continued on the board.
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Means Ray
Oliver Bassman
E. M. Hendy
Jefferson City
Ti ‘Erary Board
Ed St. Austin
Thomas B. Mather
M. C. Bradbury
Cecil W. Thomas
W. C. Irwin
Z. Rodeman
Howlard Cook
J. H. Conrath
Anniety Rules Ek... Await Reall
London reports anxious benchers discuss the chances of George of Greece and William of Wied regaining thrones. George, exiled Greek heir, gains support as republican forces falter. Kondylis may bow to plebiscite will. William seeks Albania's throne via King Zogu’s fate, but Italian veto and shifting Axis loyalties cloud any return.
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London
George
Greece
William of
Wied
Balkan
William
Denmark
Dluck
Salonika
Constantine
England
King George
Venizelos
Tsaldaris
Kondylis
Turkey
Albania
Prince William of Wied
Albany
Wiliam
Carol Victor
University of Tuepingen
Zegu
Tve
Italy
Mussolini
Hitler
Benito
Adolf the Great
Food prices dip slightly late in May report
Washington June 39 UB says food prices fell two tenths of one percent in the two weeks to June 4. Cereals fruits and vegetables and bread dairy declined while pork chops and various meats rose. All foods index stands at 123.8 percent of 1913 base, up from last year and five years ago.
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Washington
Bureau of Labor Statistics
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