Brisbanes Weekly World News Spectacular and Far Flung Notes
A collage of sensational items from the week includes a Nicaragua birth of seven with six dying soon after, Pope Pius warning against communism, Robinson arrested in California for kidnapping, and a range of social curiosities. Other notes touch on stamp collecting praise, a Clovis New Mexico graduate with her son, Hitler’s views on marriage, buried gold myths about Alexander the Great, a near fatal parachute incident, and Mussolini’s anti slavery decree in Ethiopia.
Guffey Coal Act Declared Invalid by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court holds the Guffey act to control the bituminous coal industry unconstitutional under the commerce and welfare clauses, with five justices in the majority and three in dissent. Chief Justice Hughes writes a mixed opinion on marketing versus labor provisions. Senator Guffey and John Lewis react, while State Department emphasizes nine power pact policy amid rising Japanese military strength in China and Manchukuo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of the United States
Roosevelt
Congress
Sutherland, Butler
van Devanter
McReynolds
Roberts
Cardozo
Brandeis
Stone
NRA
Guffey
John Lewis
United Mine Workers
Supreme Court
State Department
Japan
Henry L. Stimson
Hoover
China
Great Wall
Manchukuo
Inner Mongolia
Court ruling targets relief act and resettlement program
District of Columbia court of appeals declares the Resettlement Administration headed by Rexford Tugwell unconstitutional as a delegation of power in a Somerset County New Jersey model community project. Justices question the entire 1939 relief appropriations act though only RA relief was challenged. Solicitor General Reed says to appeal to the Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley
Reed
Supreme Court
Debts Stand Still as Britain and France default again
Britain and France show no plans to pay wartime debts with June installments due as Finland remains the only debtor likely to meet obligations. Eden discussed with Blum amid hopes to clear the misunderstanding while the United States reaffirms the nine power pact and its commitment to China’s territorial integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great
Britain
France
Finland
Eden
Leon Blum
Blum
Paris
America
Italy Frees Alleged Ustashi Leader in King Alexander Killing
Dr Pavelic R Anton Pavelic, alleged Ustashi leader tied to the murder of King Alexander of Jugoslovakia, and his lieutenant Eugene Kvaternik, were released by Italy after their Turin arrest in October 1934. French requests for extradition were refused and questioning by Paris authorities never occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Anton Pavelic
Ustashi
Alexander of
Poland appoints General Slaoj-Skladkowski as premier
General Feliscian Sla woj-Skladkowski is installed as Poland's premier and interior minister with the oath taken in uniform signaling a pro government stance. Poland pledges strong arms and warns opposition leaders of potential prosecutions after historical precedents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
Feliscian Slawoj-Skladkowski
Pilsudski
Bolivia Junta Forces Resignation in Bloodless Coup
President Luis Tejada Sorzano resigns under pressure from a military socialist coup in La Paz. Col German Busch leads the new government with Col David Toro expected to be sworn in after his return from the Chaco. The takeover aims to end a nationwide strike threatening economic stability. The labor federation suspends the strike in solidarity with the army socialist action.
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Bolivia
Ose Luis
Tejada Sorzano
la Paz
German Busch
David Toro
Paraguay
Chaco
Toro
Labor Federation
Townsend plan caravan arrives with petition signatures
The Townsend plan caravan from Los Angeles reached Washington at Capitol Hill with Rep John H. Tolan and three other congressmen. Lois Jean Johnson announced 10,581,000 signatures in support after traveling 3,000 miles amid hardships. Former Illinois Governor Small dies at 73 following an embolism after surgery, ending a stormy political career with eight years as governor and two terms as state treasurer.
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Los Angeles
Washington
Capitol Hill
John H. Tolan
California
Lois Jean Johnson
Townsend
San Diego
Tolan
EN Small
Illinois
Kankakee
Mr. Small
Tugwell Reports Re settlement Admin Actions and Finances
Rexford Tugwell presented a report as head of the Resettlement Administration detailing 15,804 employees and a $275,549,944 budget. By April 15, $98,347,005 had been spent and $173,091,823 obligated, with $102,458,112 unencumbered. Options on 9,670,000 acres were taken, 8,469,000 acres costing $36,344,000 became legal commitments. By May the program employed 59,521 people, including 3,581 on the CCC payroll, in land acquisition work. Suburban housing projects total four, with sites in Berwyn, Bound Brook, Milwaukee, and Cincinnati. Rural rehabilitation aided over 800,000 families. rehabilitation advances exceed $106,000,000 through June 30.
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Senate
Rexford Tugwell
Resettlement Administration
CCC
Berwyn
Bound Brook
N. J
Milwaukee
Cincinnati
House Rejects Frazier Lemke Farm Mortgage Bill
The Frazier Lemke farm mortgage refinancing bill failed 235 to 142 after a petition of 218 House members. It would have printed three billion dollars, and Democratic leaders pressured members through party whip Pat Boland and a letter from the American Federation of Labor opposing the measure for inflation concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
House
Pat Boland
Pennsylvania
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Italy Considers Withdrawal From League of Nations
Mussolini recalls representatives from Geneva as Italy may quit the League after a resolution condemning aggression in East Africa. Addis Ababa reports executions for espionage and murder, with several foreign correspondents expelled for anti Italian activities.
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League of Nations
League of Nations Council
Ethiopia
Roman Empire
Mussolini
Geneva
League
Its
East Africa
Addis Ababa
Haile Selassie
George ‘Steer
London Times
New York Times
Jena Ebenzahl
Havas
Eee Anglopolo
Hearst
M. D. Robillard
New Soil Conservation Rules Prompt Debate Across States
The Agriculture Department launches the initial phase of a new soil conservation program with varied practices and payment rates. Critics warn rules are complex and may create bureaucratic delays and uneven application across states while farmers weigh the potential impact on hay and crop markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Adjustment Administration
Marble Palace
AAA
Ees
Union
The Last Passover and the New Covenant Feast
The lesson outlines Jesus last Passover with the Twelve as a preparatory meal for his suffering. It explains the cup and bread symbols, the meaning of the new covenant, and Judas betrayal within God’s providence, emphasizing obedience and spiritual nourishment through Christ.
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Calvary
Jesus
Peter
John
Christ
Judas
God
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