NRA Pressure to Be Withheld for 2 Weeks
Washington reports the recovery administration withdrew approval for immediate wage terms in a laundry code and set a two week leeway before enforcing actions. Hugh S. Johnson, the recovery administrator, warned that recalcitrant groups would face enforcement but favored public opinion over police action. The code outlines a 40 hour work week for flour mills and seeks gradual adjustment to new wage levels.
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Washington
Recovery Administration
Hugh S. Johnson
D— Washington
Roosevelt
Johnson
Tis
Stock Exchange Closes Early After Fumes Sweep Floors
The New York exchange shut down early as fumes filled the lower floors, initially blamed on a possible ammonia leak but later suspected to be gas bombs. Police launched an investigation. no serious injuries were reported though many suffered irritated eyes as crowds evacuated.
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New York
New York Exchange
Exchange
Amonia
Stock Exchange
Murphy urges federal unit to combat urban crime
Senator Louis J. Murphy of Iowa called for a national law enforcement unit to cover populous centers and tackle racketeering and kidnapping. He urged stronger legislation, possible reform of habeas corpus procedures, and making it a felony to pay or negotiate with kidnappers. He spoke in Chicago and will hear further testimony.
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Dubuque
Louis J. Murphy
Iowa
Iowan
Senate
Murphy
Copeland
New York
Legion Support Pleases Roosevelt Amid Recovery Drive
President Roosevelt, cheered by American Legion backing, launches a new phase of his national recovery effort. Louis Johnson, national commander, orders 10,760 Legion posts to convene for cooperation in the Argonne offensive of 1933 and to aid the recovery administration in swift, decisive action.
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Hyde Park
N. Y
Roosevelt
American Legion
Louis Johnson
Legion
Johnson
National Recovery Administration
Tax Fight Triggers Millionaire Exodus in California
A columnist venting in Beverly Hills argues a proposed state income tax harms farms ranches and business, suggesting wealthy residents may flee. The piece hints rolls of luxury cars heading east as supporters offer to leave to avoid tax burden, while the author warns readers to hide from outraged friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly Hills
Calif
California
Gandhi Given Year in Jail
Gandhi of Poona was rearrested and sentenced to one year in jail for refusing to stop political activities. The magistrate noted the age and health of the Mahatma allowed a year of simple imprisonment. He asked to be placed with the lowest grade prisoners and said his resistance was peaceful, not pleasure.
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Poona
India
Mahatma Gandhi
Mahatma
Gandhi
Council orders police gun training at Muscatine Rifle Club
Muscatine city council mandates special training for 19 officers including 17 regulars and 2 ex tras at the Muscatine Rifle Club range. Chief W E Long streth will select participants and times. District funds cover $3 per member yearly club memberships and ammunition.
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Muscatine
Muscatine Rifle Club
W. E. Longstreth
J. G. Johnston
Eerely
Orce
Charles D. Robinson
Peared
Robinson
Rifle Club
Edward Burns
Republicans Endorse LaGuardia for New York Mayor
New York Republican mayoralty committee unanimously backs Fiorello H. LaGuardia as fusion candidate against Tammany forces. Despite Whitman’s opposition to an independent bid, the party signals unity, with LaGuardia slated to run in the Republican primaries and possibly also on an independent line alongside former mayor John F. Hylan.
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New York
Fiorello H. LaGuardia
LaGuardia
Charles H. Tuttle
Charles S. Whitman
Whitman
Tammany
William R. Dorman
John F. O’ryan
Harmony
John F. Hylan
Allotment Made for Davenport Dam
The War Department made an allotment for a Lock and Dam project between Rock Island Illinois and Davenport Iowa. Work will begin soon as part of an 11 500 000 program to develop a nine foot Mississippi River channel at St Paul and Minneapolis.
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Washington
Rock Island
Ill
Davenport
War Department
Department
Mississippi River
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Frick Coke Accepts Settlement in Pennsylvania Strike
President Roosevelt reportedly proposed an arbitration board to settle coal disputes. H C Frick Coke Co, a United States Steel subsidiary, agreed to terms ending the Pennsylvania bituminous strike at Fayette mines. Hugh S Johnson led efforts with Governor Pinchot and union and operator representatives in ongoing talks.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Pennsylvania
H. C. Frick Coke Company
United States Steel Corporation
Fayette County
Recovery Administration
Hugh S. Johnson
Hyde Park
N. Y
Pinchot
Ex-Davenport agent linked to Winnipeg woman’s death
A coroner's inquiry in Fargo continues into the death of Mrs. Hilda Gray of Winnipeg found in the apartment of D. F. Ellsworth, a former Davenport narcotics agent. Ellsworth, under resignation pressure, previously hid narcotics work from Davenport police. Witnesses mention a drinking party before Gray's death and Ellsworth carrying her to his apartment and tucking her in before dawn.
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Fargo
N. D
Hilda Gray
Winnipeg
Man
D. F. Ellsworth
Ellsworth
Davenport
Mrs. Gray
Weather Forecast Summary for Iowa and Illinois
Iowa parts cloudy tonight and Saturday with slightly warmer temps. Northeast warmer tonight. Illinois fair tonight and Saturday with possible unsettled conditions in the far south and warmer Saturday. minor differences by region.
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Iowa
Perion
Illinois
Committee to study gas heating for city hall stoves
The building and grounds committee chaired by George Meerdink will evaluate natural gas and automatic stokers for city hall heating. Iowa Electric and stokers’ salesmen presented at the Thursday council meeting. A coal heating cost of 3 613.31 over five years was accepted. coal bids from Reliable Coal and W G Black Coal were opened and referred to the committee.
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George Meerdink
Iowa Electric Company
W. H. Lear
Reliable Coal Company
W. G. Black Coal Company
Illinois Canal Funding Set At 152000 For Year
The War Department allotted 152000 for operation of the Illinois and Mississippi canal in Illinois for the current fiscal year, plus an unexpended balance of 25814. An additional 30000 was approved for operating locks on the Mississippi between Clarksville Missouri and the Wisconsin river, covering Keokuk Le Claire Moline and lock and dam 15.
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Washington
War Department
Ilinois
Mississippi River
Clarksville
Wisconsin River
Keokuk
le Claire
Moline
Council Moves to Save Muscatine Airport
City council unanimously offers to settle a $5,000 mortgage on the airport property by paying $500 now on the July due $1,000 and $250 interest. Plans for further debt reduction will follow in two weeks with possible minor repairs if Hintermeister accepts.
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Muscatine
Mary Lou Hintermeister
Hintermeister
Ed Vanatta
Harold Umlandt
Airport Commission
Municipal Lights and Water Board
R. S. McNutt
McNutt
Harvey Allbee
County Asks 200,000 for Road Building
Muscatine county seeks 200000 from federal public works funds for general county road building. West Liberty requests 8000 for a sewage disposal plant as part of broader local improvement applications totaling over 20 million dollars statewide. Council Bluffs leads the list.
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West Liberty
Public Works List
Muscatine County
Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa
Kraschel
Public Works Program
Morning Sun
Louisa County
Letts
Health winner Esther Stafford tops Muscatine Four-H contest
Miss Esther Stafford daughter of Mr and Mrs James Stafford West Liberty was judged the healthiest Four-H girl in Muscatine county at the health contest held Thursday. Nine of 14 clubs competed. She belongs to the Wapsie Ever Ready club led by Mrs George Case and will compete for the state title at the Des Moines fair later this month.
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Esther Stafford
James Stafford
West Liberty
Muscatine County
Miss Stafford
Wapsie Ever Ready Club
George Case
Des Moines
Wiley Post Begins Nonstop World Flight from Cumberland
Wiley Post starts a nonstop attempt to reach Oklahoma City from Cumberland after a morning departure. He abandons a Dayton stop due to bad weather and plans a non stop homeward flight. A civic demonstration is planned for the famed flyer.
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Cumberland
Wiley Post
Oklahoma City
Dayton
Iowa Businesses Move Toward NRA Code Compliance
Iowa firms and trade groups move to follow the national recovery act as early signers adopt new hours and pay scales. The Iowa Laundry Owners association says laundries will use 45 hour weeks and wages rise about 30 percent in lower brackets affecting about 2,500 workers. Standard Oil announces 1,200 oil stations in Iowa will begin under the NRA code and postmasters display rosters of signers.
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Associated Press
Iowa
Des Moines
C. E. Fowler
Iowa Laundry ‘Owners’ Association
Standard Oil Company
Roosevelt
Home Loan Aid Set to Begin in Iowa Likely Sept 1
Geis Botsford, head of Iowa's Home Owners' Loan Corporation, says the agency will be ready to start by September 1. Homeowners may apply in their district offices for bond-to-mortgage exchanges or lender negotiations, with a final option of a cash loan from a $200 million fund in extreme distress with federal board approval.
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Washington
Geis Botsford
Iowa
Home Owners’ Loan Corporation
Federal Home Loan Bank Board
Botsford
Federal Board
Settle to Hop for Stratosphere Tonight
Chicago chief naval officer "Tex" Settle plans a stratosphere ascent at 11 p m central standard time tonight to pursue scientific knowledge. The Icarus style flight aims to reach 10 miles above the atmosphere for research.
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Chicago
Tex” Settle
Aunt Het by Robert Quillen
Aunt Het reflects on past parenting mistakes with humor about raising daughters and the enduring struggles of growing up and life’s little pains. Quillen’s quip captures a lighthearted moral about family growth and resilience.
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Washington County
Orpha Yoder
E. J. Yoder
John Whetstine
Whittles
NRA
BY Claude Callan
Edma
Publishers Syndicate
U.S
Veterans’ Organization
Fusion
Davenport Dam
H. C. Frick
Council
Illinois Canal
Council Bluffs
Esther Stafford Health
Iowa Cigar and Tobacco Jobbers’ Association
Hugh 8. Johnson
Iowa Corporation
Robert Quillen
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