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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1933
Page
10
Four men in an automobile sprayed a crowded South Side street with machine gun fire injuring John Scalzitti, an alleged alky peddler, as witnesses saw only a machine gun burst. Scalzitti, who said he was unemployed, blamed unknown assailants while police pursued leads.
Washington reports that after President Roosevelt issued an NRA code for the auto industry Henry Ford had not stated his stance. NRA officials noted he must sign the general agreement to use the blue eagle, and codes set minimum wages apply to the entire industry or subdivisions.
Chicago officials pressed a crime crackdown as five murder defendants appeared. Eleanor Jarman a blonde mother of two was ordered to trial for the Gustave Hoeh killing during a robbery. John Scheck linked to a policeman's death also heads to trial while Peter Pace won a Sept 6 continuance. Judge Molthrop warned no further delays.
The Mississippi River stage fell to 6.0 feet, the lowest level in nearly two years, with a 0.2 foot drop in the last 24 hours. Observer William Molis notes the low since Sept 20, 1931, despite light Sunday showers totaling 0.12 inches. Forecast calls for hazy morning, with cooler, fair weather for tonight and Tuesday.
Miss Vera Novak and Miss Lena Parker left for Chicago to visit friends and attend the century of progress exposition. Several county officials resumed duties after vacations. Names appear for hospital admissions and discharges, automobile registrations, and local travels to Chicago. Fire at H J Heinz plant caused smoke with little damage. Numerous family visits and NRA code talks mark a busy Muscatine week.
The New York Sun reports Huey Long was punched Saturday night at a fashionable Long Island venue near Port Washington. The assailant was not named and Long was reportedly not resisting as attendants removed him to a car. Long was in Milwaukee when contacted by phone for a reply.
Federal recovery chief Hugh S. Johnson expressed optimism after discussions with nonunion bituminous coal operators and mine union leaders. He said he is ready to impose a code Tuesday if negotiations do not yield a settlement. Proposals before the groups remain undisclosed.
Five Omaha tourists en route to the Chicago world’s fair surrendered 120 dollars, two watches and their luggage to five robbers near Geneseo. The victims were Mr and Mrs H H Miller Mr and Mrs Henry Huffman and a Huffman daughter. They borrowed 15 dollars from farmer William Stahr and replaced an ignition distributor removed by the bandits to hinder pursuit. Huffman said he was a foreman for an Omaha street car and motor bus company.
The Bruner reunion was held Saturday at the Guy Fisher home near Grandview with attendees from Muscatine Rock Island Joliet Joy and Wapello. Next year the gathering moves to the Sherman Powell home in Illinois City IN and includes many family members plus extended relatives.
Provisional President Carlos Manuel De Cespedes faced a cabinet crisis as the ABC organization prepared to withdraw its two ministers unless constitutional reforms were enacted. The plan was to delay changes until the February 24, 1934 general elections.
The text argues for a code banning sales below 21 percent under manufacturers stated prices, with the limit set at less than net invoice cost plus ten percent. It frames the policy as a control on discounts to ensure manufacturers’ price protections.
An article describes the Teletector, a portable radio shaped device by American Teletector Corp. developed by Stirlen of New Haven. It uses a sensitive electric circuit to trigger floodlights and a siren when intruders are detected, protecting homes yards factories and offices. It operates up to 18 feet from a single wire and can be extended with more wires for larger areas. It has been installed in Coke yards and by various businesses and homes with schedules and insulation resistant features. The Stirlen family visited from New Haven for the demonstration.
Missouri State Life Insurance Company is placed under state control by Circuit Judge Charles B. Williams at the request of Emmett O Malley the state superintendent of insurance. O Malley is granted all the powers of a receiver as liabilities reportedly exceed assets by 27000000 dollars.
At 4 45 am Sunday a boy locked in a theater was freed after a shrill call disrupted the police station. Desk Sergeant John Alexander investigated from a station window after patrols had hours of overnight chatter about possible kidnappings. The boy had cried to be let out, prompting the rescue effort.
Police posted a guard in front of the hotel housing Colonel and Mrs. Charles A. Lindbergh to manage autograph seekers. The couple arrived from the United States after a staged North Atlantic flight and occupied rooms treated like precious cargo. Lindbergh checked his seaplane at the naval station while reporters noted plans for a thorough overhaul of the aircraft.
Muscatine plans an all day Labor Day air show at Tooman field one and a half miles from town on Highway C. More than 20 planes from pilots including Roy Tooman Jr and six others contest in races stunts balloon breaking bomb dropping and passenger carrying with entries from R T Roy Harry Coffin H B McTavish Paul B Shaw W W Greiber Glenn J Romkey and Tooman. The U S department of commerce sanctions the event and parachute jumpers may be added.
The Lindberghs have covered more than a distant mile range since departing the United States, continuing their transatlantic journey and adventures abroad.
Muscatine high school Future Farmer chapter hosts its annual watermelon feed at Rotary Lodge on Tuesday with eighth graders entering the vocational agriculture course as guests. Lindley B. Hoopes leads activities including kittenball, other sports, a noon picnic, and an August business meeting. Reports on fair exhibits will be presented by Hoopes and members.
School term openings across Muscatine county begin today with most districts starting nine month terms. Teachers completed final instructions in recent conferences. Some districts operate an eight and a half month schedule. Thanksgiving and Christmas mark the first and second holidays.
Dorothy Phillips celebrated her 21st birthday at noon with a party at the home of Mr and Mrs Sam Phillips 1423 Park Avenue. Table centerpiece featured gladioli pond lilies and a large angel food cake with 21 candles. Guests included girls from the H J Heinz company.
In Washington an Economy Dairy Co. attorney challenged the Agricultural Adjustment Act before District of Columbia Supreme Court Justice O Donoghue seeking to restrain Secretary Wallace from enforcing the Chicago milkshed agreement. The hearing questioned price fixing by Congress and the impact on wayside milk dealers who buy at 3 1 2 cents and sell at 6 1 4 cents.
About 75 Legionaires and friends attended Muscatine post annual stag outing at the M. and M. cottage on the Cedar River. Fried chicken was served and the day was spent informally with picnic sports.
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