Muscatine dam eyed in nine foot Mississippi channel plan
Prospects for an early start on a Muscatine dam and lock on the upper Mississippi grew after a message from A C Wiprud of Minneapolis stating President Roosevelt included the nine foot channel project in the public works plan. Officials stressed no official funding word had arrived yet and Davenport and Canton works progress continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi River
Muscatine
A. C. Wiprud
Minneapolis
Upper Mississippi Waterways Association
Roosevelt
Upper Mississippi
J. M. Silkman
Glen E. Edgerton
Rock Island
Upper River
Davenport
Canton
Washington
R. E. Rutherford
War Department
Muscatine Dam
Geneva
The Nation's Condition Reflections On Tariffs And Cooperation
The piece contrasts a London Commons tariff siting with a geological museum in search of international cooperation. Both groups aim to reduce unemployment and improve workers' lives. The writer notes the difficulty of reconciling national objectives with global needs and calls the conference task one of the hardest for statesmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L Oncon
House of Commons
Nat
Raymond Moley
Geological Museum
Chinch Bug War Aided by Rains
Hard showers Friday afternoon were hailed by county farm agent Carl Rylander as an aid in halting chinch bug spread. Bugs were found on several Sweetland township farms this week and rains in other areas reportedly killed many. Rylander inspects fields while cornfields sprayed with soapsuds and oil barriers were set to halt the invasion.
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Carl Rylander
Sweetland Township
Steel Mills In Mahoning Valley Raise Wages 15 Percent
Youngstown Ohio officials of leading mills announce a 15 percent wage increase across steel mills in the Mahoning and Shenango valleys with a new minimum of 40 cents an hour starting Sunday. About 40,000 workers gain as hours vary six to 12 per day. the raise partly restores prior cuts. Frank Purnell of Youngstown Sheet and Tube notes future hours will align with the national steel code.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
Mahoning
Shenandoah
Frank Purnell
Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company
Washington
Steel Code Fails To Unite Labor In Steel Industry Talks
The recovery administration reviews codes for steel and woolen sectors as labor opposition grows over weekly hours and wages. The steel proposal by Robert Lamont suggests 40 hours and 25 to 40 cents per hour, while AFL chief William Green opposes low pay and outside unionization. Public hearings will follow, with Johnson not endorsing the plans. Over 90 percent of steel output is represented in the discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Recovery Administration
Hugh 8. Johnson
United Textile Workers of America
Asions
Robert P. Lamont
The
Iron and Steel Institute
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Green
Johnson
Good News Reported In Luer Kidnapping Case
Alton negotiators said they received good news in the case of 77 year old banker August Luer missing since five days. Officials Keller Jr. and Catt indicated ransom notes had been received but gave no direct confirmation of the banker’s safety. Relatives reported unexplained car trips fueling near term release rumors.
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Alton
Ill
Ofugust Luer
Lawrence Keller, Jr
Orville S. Catt
Suer
Legend of St Swithin Day and the Rain Folklore
The piece recounts the ninth century English bishop St Swithin who died and was buried near a cathedral. Rain fell on his grave, leading to legends of cures and a shrine. Critics say the 40 day rain tale may mix with Noah's flood imagery, while authorities deny a direct connection.
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Dale Harrison
New York
St. Swithin
Swithin
England
Legeni
Government Starts 100 Million Cotton Price Boost Plan
Washington admin officials push a rapid plan to deliver about 100 million dollars to cotton farmers in 16 states within three weeks. About 700000 growers sign voluntary acre reduction agreements to remove parts of the crop, with the government leasing the plowed or cut land in return for rent. Taxes including a 4.2 cent per pound processing levy will fund the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waanington
Wallace
U. S
London Conference Sparks World Peace Hopes
A fragment notes remarks before the London conference with Herriot of France and Beverly Hillis of California citing shared aims between America and France to halt global upheaval and reconsider air and world dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly Hillis
Calif
London
Herriot
France
America
U. S. Fights for World Price Boost
London reports the American delegation weighing a final push for Roosevelt’s worldwide price rise plan at the world economic conference. The draft resolution on monetary and commercial policy is under review as talks pause for the weekend, with leaders setting July 27 as the next cease in deliberations. The aim is to raise price levels while avoiding renewed clashes with the gold bloc over dollar stabilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Roosevelt
John Phillips Dies Suddenly in Field Near Fruitleed
Fruitland farmer John Phillips died suddenly in a field near his home between 9:30 and 10 a. m. after suffering a paralytic stroke earlier in life and another this morning. His body was moved to Meyers Funeral Home pending funeral arrangements.
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John Phillips
Fruitleed
Mr. Phillips
Meyers
Weather Outlook for Iowa Illinois and Upper Mississippi Valley
Generally fair tonight and Sunday with little temperature change. For July 17 the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys and northern central great plains expect fair to moderate temperatures early week with occasional showers. City readings show varied changes in precipitation across St. Paul La Crosse Dubuque Davenport Muscatine Keokuk and Hannibal.
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Iowa
Illinois
Mississippi
Missouri
Great Plains
St. Paul
la Crosse
Dubuque
Davenport
Muscatine
Keokuk
Hannibal
Balbo Leads Airmen in Montreal Takeoff
Wiley Post and Stephen Darius with Stanley Girenas launched aircraft toward Europe in bold transatlantic attempts. Post, 35, flew the Winnie Mae from Floyd Bennett Field at 4:10 a.m. EST seeking another solo around the world record.
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Wiley Post
Europe
Post
Newfoundland
Atlantic
Associated Press
New York
Harold Gatty
Stephen Darius
Stanley Thomas Girenas
Lithuania
United States Army
Darius
Girenas
Floyd Bennett Field
Atlantic Ocean
High School Gas Action Is Deferred
The board of education postponed final action on a gas heating contract for the high school until next Friday night after Director J. F. Hill questioned savings and safety. The contract from Iowa Electric was reviewed after attorney approval, with further discussion on automatic stokers and alternative coal heating. two directors were absent.
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Board of Education
J. F. Hill
E. E. Goss
Iowa Electric Company
Hill
A. C. Sprinsborn
W. S. Norton
Gus Allbee
Mr. Allbee
Mr. Hill
Guardsmen ready to hunt for kidnapped Lieutenant OConnell
National guardsmen in a hundred towns prepared to join a manhunt for Lieutenant John J. OConnell Jr. as the kidnap case entered its ninth day. Officers and relatives awaited Governor Lehman’s nod while awaiting captors’ contact after a fourth note.
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Associated Press
Albany
N. Y
John J. O’connell
Dan O’connell
Ed O'Connell
Herbert H. Lehman
O’connell
Willis H. Donner
O’connells
Katherine O'Connell
Captain Goes Down With Ship and 34 Rescued
The tanker Cities Service Petrol sank off Wilmington North Carolina Friday night after burning.Captain F L Sears went down with the ship and 34 crew members were rescued by Gulf Gem and Tri Mountain. Two sailors died aboard before the loss of the vessel. The Gulf Gem saved 24 and the Tri Mountain 10.
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New York
F. L. Sears
Cities Service Petrol
Wilmington
N. C
Sears
George Binnet
Gulf Gen
Tri- Mountain
Tri-Mountain
Gulf Gem
Charleston
S.C
Radio Marine Corporation
Cities Service
Balbo Leads 24 Flying Boats West Toward Chicago
In West Huron Michigan 12 of Balbo’s 24 seaplanes passed over at 2:50 p m EST en route to Detroit and Chicago as General Balbo leads Italy’s aerial armada toward the Century of Progress exposition. Augusto Rosso accompanied Balbo from Montreal with plans to pass over Toronto Buffalo and Toledo before reaching Chicago.
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Atlantic
Italy
Chicago
Italo Balbo
America
Cartwright
Labrador
Balbo
Iceland
West Huron
Mich
Detroit
Mt. Clemens
United States
Port Huron
Selfridge Field
Here
Montreal
St. Lawrence River
Great Lakes
Jared
Augusto Rosso
Lake Ontario
Lake Erie
Balba
Toronto
Buffalo
Toledo
Paving Hopes Rise for No 38 Link Between Muscatine and Wilton
A highway commission representative is in town to arrange right of way for No 38 between Muscatine and the Wilton junction with U S 6. Though 1933 paving was dropped for lack of funds, the move signals possible work this year. Surveys had been conducted earlier by engineers for the commission.
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Commission
Highway Commission
Aunt Het by Robert Quillen puzzles with Pa
The piece notes Aunt Het's humor about jig saw puzzles as a shared pastime. It highlights how puzzles let the narrator and her father enjoy a quiet game together without anger at being beaten.
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By Raymond Moley
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Cora
John
Publishers Syndicate
Labor Fights
Clarenville
Trinity Bay
Mid
Stanley Girenas
Werner Axel
Dr. Goss
Iowa Insurance Service Bureau
Stoker
Robert Quillen
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