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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1933
Page
3
The Muscatine Journal and News-Tribune details a historic merger in 1887 and consolidation on September 2, 1918. It notes Associated Press credit rules, publication telephones, and subscription terms including daily and mail rates.
The president declares a temporary halt on strikes and orders a national arbitration board to ease industrial strife as the coal settlement with 50 000 miners foregoes further walkouts. Officials say the move supports recovery and allows organized labor to negotiate without interference while warning both sides to avoid blocking progress.
The piece argues that opposing capital punishment is reasonable and notes the state can err in seeking to execute someone. It frames the issue as a test of sentiment versus evidence and emphasizes the fallibility of the justice system.
The article discusses the risk of executing the innocent citing Clay Fogleman in North Carolina who insisted on innocence before death. It notes two witnesses claiming he did not kill W. J. Carter and recalls a living man cleared after ten years. It argues capital punishment compounds the tragedy of wrongful death and calls for caution.
The article recounts Sally Rand's rise to national fame after Chicago mayor and police denounced her fan dance as indecent. Censorship fueled attendance at the world’s fair concession and a loop theater contract, boosting her box office and wealth as arrests drew publicity.
The Welfare Council of New York notes 15 percent fewer men sought shelter in June than May while homeless women rose 12 percent. Many women are former white collar workers now destitute and seeking charity as they reach end of resources. Nationwide, homeless women number about 250 000 with many taking to the road for work.
At the Believe It or Not Odditorium in Chicago Julius B. Shuster showcases a feat of ball picking. He lifts ten tennis balls in each hand from a flat surface without contact with his arms. Tomorrow features a piece titled The Mother of 57.
A column outlines Postmaster General Farley pressing home party patronage, Ickes public works jobs, and federal patronage tensions. It then reports on horse racing doped with drugs, Anslinger’s crackdown, and TVA projects shaping long term valley development including education of mountain communities and social work challenges.
News Behind The News reports on a civil war over inflation in New York. Both sides are well funded and aim to influence Washington policies. Antis hold the line now while inflationists vow continued pressure until NRA and public works are fully exercised.
An analysis of pressure to act on prices amid devaluation talks and the risk of a false downturn. Observers note NRA politics influence the labor code fights, with New York figures pushing intense agendas. European liquor interests expand US sales as Cuba’s Bacardi group attracts US representation offers.
William Baker Langridge, a prominent Muscatine resident, died after a short illness. A West Liberty paper nominated G. M. Scott of Atalissa for Muscatine county treasurer on the Democratic ticket.
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