Lindberghs Downed by Fog on Maine Flight to Greenland
Colonel and Mrs. Charles A. Lindbergh spent a night at a Maine camp and flew inland to South Warren and North Haven before heading toward Greenland. Fog forced routing changes and pontoon mud delays marked their progress as they pursued an Atlantic air route.
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South Warren
South Pond
Charles A. Lindbergh
Lindberghs
Greenland
Air Transport Company
Lindbergh
Clarence E. Dorman
Dorman
Rockland
Maine
Colonel Lindbergh
Halifax
Nova Scotia
Mrs. Lindbergh
North Haven
Jon
N. S
Atlantic
Charles A
Public Works Chiefs Named
Senator Louis Murphy announced federal coordinators for Iowa public works E P Adler Davenport W F Riley Des Moines attorney H M Cooper Marshalltown as third coordinator They will advise the federal regional administrator and interact with the state director Lieutenant Governor Kaschel They will be unpaid per diem workers with no offices or staff and serve as personal sacrifices to protect funds and aid projects.
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Dubuque
Louis Murphy
E. P. Adler
Davenport
W. F. Riley
Des Moines
Iowa
H. M. Cooper
Marshalltown
Kaschel
London Debates on World Economic Conference Policies
The British chancellor Neville Chamberlain argued that the dollar is devalued by artificial factors and called for caution while the policy aims to raise wholesale prices. The conference steering committee tentatively plans to adjourn around July 26 as monetary matters stay unresolved. France faces a setback as the monetary group votes to keep the original agenda, signaling a split over the program.
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London
Neville Chamberlain
House of Commons
Great Britain
Chamberlain
Economic Conference Today
Monetary Commission
France
Fire damages Illinois Capitol during prohibition repeal convention
A $75,000 blaze damaged the Illinois state capital in Springfield on Sunday, with the south wing including the House of Representatives chamber left scorched and waterlogged. Governor Henry Horner and officials led salvage efforts, preserving records and aiming to ready the building for the convention in session.
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Springfield
Ill
Illinois
Numerus
Henry Horner
House of Representatives
Horner
France Holds Line on Non-Inflation Budget Policy
Premier Edouard Daladier pledged a youthful non-inflation policy and budget balancing to defend France’s finances. He said Parliament will reconvene in October to complete fiscal tightening and repay the British loan, while seeking to protect ties with the United States. Budget Minister Lamoureux warned actions to shield French trade from a weakened dollar and pound.
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Paris
France
Edouard Daladier
Apt
United States
Lamoureux
Saint-Pourcain Sur Sioule
Ex-lowan Dies in England
Sir Reginald Beatty Wolseley, who worked twelve years in the United States as an elevator operator, died in Waterlooville England. His 1930 marriage to Marion Baker brought her from Waterloo Iowa to convey his mother’s last wish to return to England. At the funeral the widow wore white.
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Berry Harbor
Denvpshire
England
Reginald Beatty Wolseley
United States
Reginald
Marion Baker
Waterloo
Iowa
Justice Department Probes Bread Price Increases
The U S Justice Department weighs a policy to curb bread price rises after a 30 cent per bushel wheat tax. Attorney General Cummings hints at possible prosecutions under anti trust laws for profiteering while allowing limited increases of one and one eighth to one and a quarter cents per loaf. Banks and dealers could be licensed and regulated under the farm act if drastic steps are needed.
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Washington
Department of Justice
Wallace
Cummings
Mattern Seeks Air Rescue Backers for Nome Flight
From Anadyr Siberia Jimmy Mattern asks Chicago backers to send an Alaska rescue plane so he can fly solo to Nome. The Soviet government plans a 12 passenger tri motor seaplane from Khabarovsk to Anadyr to aid Mattern and return him to American territory. Jameson relays the request to New York backers and journalists continue to monitor the operation.
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Associated Press
Jimmy Mattern
Siberia
Anadyr
Mattern
Chicago
New York
Alaska
Khabarovsk
Nome
William Alexander
H. B. Jameson
Journal
New York Times
Jameson
New York Journal
Alexander
Juneau
Fairbanks
Moscow
Steel Orders Rise Boosting U S Steel Totals in June
New York based United States Steel Corporation reported an increase of 176 856 tons in June bringing total tonnage to 2 106 671 tons, the largest monthly gain since the end of a long down trend in April. May output rose 65 241 tons, lifting the backlog above 2 000 000 tons for the first time since 1932.
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New York
United States Steel Corporation
Wheat tax proposal sparks California debate
A Santa Monica reader questions wheat tax policy linking it to price below cost of production and urges reconsideration of tax application amid ongoing debate.
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Santa Monica
Calif
Iowa Moves to ratify 21st Amendment ending Prohibition
The Iowa state convention voted unanimously to adopt a resolution ratifying the 21st amendment to repeal the 18th. The convention adjourned shortly after, with Governor Horner presiding. Delegates from Muscatine and other counties, including Clarence Hahn, participated amid questions on alternates and vacancy rules.
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Springfield
Horner
Clarence Hahn
Chestnut Street
Muscatine County
Des Moines
Iowa
Hahn
House of Representatives
State House
Joe Frailey
Fort Madison
Max Geske
McGregor
O. D. Wray
Davis County
J. A. Lubbers
Clinton County
North Woods
Weather outlook and river stage updates
Iowa forecast calls for generally fair weather with a slight warming trend in the east this evening and Tuesday. Mississippi River stages show St Paul at 17 rising 0.2, Davenport 4.5 down 0.2, Muscatine 5.5 down 0.5, Keokuk 4.3 down 1.2.
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Iowa
Mississippi River
St. Paul
Davenport
Muscatine
Keokuk
Inventories Taken for Wheat Tax in Muscatine
Wheat tax inventories were underway in Muscatine as wholesalers manufacturers and dealers compile stocks under new rules that began Sunday. Some firms have begun inventory without official forms and staff await guidance from the internal revenue department while grocerymen report late week forms arriving. The 30 cent per bushel tax on wheat consumed in the nation went into effect Sunday funds will aid later government land leasing to curb production bread remains a nickel a loaf though loaf size dropped from 16 to 14 ounces.
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Muscatine
Internal Revenue Department
GOP Meeting in Chicago Aims at 1934 House Return
Republicans from eight states including Illinois Indiana Ohio Kentucky Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin and Iowa meet in Chicago on Tuesday with party leaders to plan actions to reduce the Democratic margin in the House where all members face election in 1934 and 32 senate seats are also up.
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Washington
Chicago
House of Representatives
House
Senate
Ilinois
Indiana
Ohio
Kentucky
Michigan
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Iowa
Code of Textile Competition Takes Effect Soon
The cot ton textile industry's code of fair competition approved by President Roosevelt becomes effective July 17 for four months with possible extension. It guarantees minimum wages of 12 dollars weekly in the south and 13 in the north, sets 40 hour limits, bans under 16 employment, and requires wage and hour reporting. It also restricts the stretch out system and plans for cleaners outside workers and employee home ownership by January 1, 1934, with three non voting members on the planning committee.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Mother and Daughters Hurt in Rochelle Car Crash
Mrs. Charles D. McCormack, her two daughters Donna four and Charleen eight, were injured when their Chrysler sedan collided with another car near Rochelle Illinois. The family, en route from Chicago to Holland Michigan, was treated at Rochelle hospital. Donna fractured a hip Charleen broke a collar bone and Mrs. McCormack suffered head and hand injuries.
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Charles D. McCormack
McCormack
Donna
Charleen
Rochelle
Ill
McCormacks
Wanda Latta
Newell Avenue
Joyce
Rose McCormack
Chicago
Holland, Mich
William Latta
Factor's Case Still Mystery
The disappearance of John Factor remains unsolved nine days after the abduction was reported. Mrs. Bella Factor believes a genuine kidnapping and has offered a reward for information leading to his safe return. The British government challenges the case as a hoax to avoid extradition on a swindle charge.
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Chicago
John Factor
Bella Factor
Factor
England
Public Works Budget to Stay, Funds Tied to Local Revenues
Secretary Ickes announced there will be no curtailment of the 3.3 billion public works program. Federal funds will extend only to local governments that align expenditures with revenues. He stressed swift action to create jobs and warned funds will end promptly when conditions justify.
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Washington
Ikes
Ickes
Trade Code Approved by Roosevelt Affects Cotton Mills
The Danville Virginia area reports Dan River Cotton Mills will hire 800 to 1,200 more workers at a minimum $12 wage within 30 days due to the new industrial code. Up to 400,000 textile workers will shift to a 40 hour week at lower pay beginning next Monday as Roosevelt endorses the code under the national recovery act.
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Danille
Dan River
South
Robert E. West
Washington
Roosevelt
John J. Tomfeld Taken by Death
John J. Tomfeld aged 79 died at the home of his daughter in Muscatine after months of illness. He was born in Hanover Germany on January 27 1854 and married Metta Richter in 1879 later marrying Anna Schmidt. Surviving are six children twelve grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services set for 1 30 p m at the Boehl residence and 2 p m at the Wittich Funeral Home.
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John J. Tomfeld
Otto Boehl
Lucas Street
Mr. Tomfeld
Hanover
Germany
Metta Richter
Henry
America
Muscatine
Tomfeld
Hershey Mills
Anna Catherine Caroline Schmidt
Letts
Anna Tomfeld
John Tomfeld
Craston
Ernest
Chris
Fred Tomfeld
Boehl
Ralph J. Wittich
West Third Street
Radio Life Lessons in a Humorous Quip
A humorous 1983 syndicated quip compares radio to a husband noting the joy comes after learning to ignore the tiresome parts. The brief taunt reflects light, witty commentary on listening and patience.
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Publishers Syndicate
Commons
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Lowan
U. S. Justice Department
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Kaye
Fate Rags
Mate Hommel
Los Angeles
Detroit
Jie
Robert Quillen
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