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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1933
Page
1
President Roosevelt announced the industrial recovery program for shorter hours and higher wages as a success based on 12 000 replies. He spoke at the White House while enforcement hearings continued on wage and hour codes for oil, lumber, and men clothing industries.
Washington says employers need not hire fixers for the presidents re employment agreement. Hugh S. Johnson, administrator of the recovery unit, declares no special fixer is required to obtain aid. He emphasizes simple hearings, personal statements, and a square deal for all applicants.
The report notes five million unemployment agreement blanks and a push to mobilize volunteers ahead of Labor Day, despite the campaign not yet reaching full speed.
Peter Wiese, 94, died at the Lutheran Old People's home on the Burlington road at 2 30 a m today after lengthy illness. Born in Brumbeck Germany January 18 1839 he had resided at the home six and a half years. His wife died there five years ago. Funeral services will be held at the home at 2 p m Thursday conducted by Rev William Klein with interment in the home cemetery. George Wittich Funeral home 210 Cedar street oversees arrangements.
Los Angeles reports a three way public bout in an Olympic auditorium gag act. Walter Winchell’s column notes a playful punch by Jolson against Dempsey as Benne and Hannah Williams were introduced, with Dempsey slipping to the mat in a staged moment.
San Francisco hosts the twenty-fifth annual convention of state executives as governors discuss labor issues minimum wage and mortgages amid Roosevelt backed recovery plans. Governor Pollard Ohio and California’s Rolph join San Francisco officials in urging cooperation while discussions on unemployment insurance and reserve funds continue.
A national corn and hog committee proposes cutting 500 million pounds of pork from the market this year and 2 billion pounds next year to reach parity prices. The five point program includes farmer benefits for marketing light hogs, a processing tax on hogs over 235 pounds, sale or donation to relief agencies, conversion of low grade hogs to tankage and lard to soap, and expanded exports. Earl C. Smith of the Illinois Agriculture association presided and endorsed the plan.
Col. Charles A. Lindbergh and his wife surveyed the Helsingborg area of Greenland to assess a possible northern passenger rail or air link to Europe for Pan American Airways. They flew from Godthaab to Helsingboro on Tuesday, according to reports. A fountain pen and notes ink matched found in Vierck's luggage.
President Roosevelt plans another meeting with state governors next winter to chart new plans for national recovery. He emphasized strengthening federal state bonds and joint responsibilities in guiding the nation from economic chaos, citing oil regulation and land use as examples.
A Hollywood film extra sues her husband for divorce claiming he called her the cause of all the world s low mood. The remark is cited as a trigger for the dispute amid a film industry strike and public interest in personal scandals.
Mrs. Henry B. Barrow of Dallas arrives to see Marvin Barrow, gravely wounded in a Monday gun battle with Iowa officers. Marvin, 28, is revived briefly by a heart stimulant before she visits. Clyde Barrow’s wife Bonnie, Blanche Barrow, and other relatives join. Marvin’s condition remains critical as family details about his marriages and children are discussed amid the pursuit.
Grains climbed across the board except barley which fell five cents. Heat wave reports in spring wheat regions and crop blight in Canada boosted prices. December wheat surged toward the dollar mark. Corn opened higher amid worries on crop damage. New York stocks rose modestly with industrials and alcohol firms leading gains.
William Frederick Schuster 21 of Muscatine died at Hershey hospital after a nine day illness from peritonitis due to a ruptured appendix. He was born Feb 8 1912 and lived at 1511 West Fulham Ave. Surviving parents John and Bertha Schuster and brother John and sister Bertha. Funeral at Zion Lutheran church with burial in Greenwood cemetery. Body moved from George Wittich Funeral Home.
Jie Weather notes a stable temperature outlook for Iowa Fair tonight and Thursday with little change. In the extreme south, Thursday morning is slightly cooler then warmer Thursday afternoon as river heights rise modestly in Dubuque Davenport and Muscatine.
The Muscatine district court convicted 53 defendants in the year just ended. Most were men. two women faced sentences for lewdness and larceny. Fines total about 6450 dollars. total maximum terms could exceed 82 years if served. Some sentences suspended or partial, with behavior affecting outcomes.
Muscatine food merchants and their families joined city officials for the third annual picnic at Weed park led by a two parade division. Edward C. Eicher of Washington IA, congressman for the first Iowa district, headlined as speaker with band concerts, sports events and five cane dance numbers adding to a day of entertainment.
Charles Vierck, 53, Milwaukee, faces blackmail and kidnapping charges after attempting to collect a $5,000 ransom from A. J. Sieh, 75, Sutherland. Bond set at $25,000. Vierck arrested when he walked into a trap at a tin pail rendezvous on the Gus Engle farm.
George Bernard Shaw voiced irritation at the notion of marking his birthday arguing the last celebration was at seventy. He spent the day at a drama festival where his presence drew wide attention among visitors.
Iowa faces a critical two weeks as corn conditions vary from excellent to poor. Director Charles D. Reed notes that timely rains and moderate temperatures will yield a good crop, while heat and drought threaten failure in some counties. Harvesting progresses in northern areas despite heavy rains.
Federal and state agencies push to curb kidnapping and organized crime. Roosevelt calls for a super relief force and governors press for cross state action. Cases in Milwaukee Kansas City St Louis highlight public wrath and calls for drastic laws. Indiana seeks local militia style response while Tenn reenforces resolve by battling bank robbers.
Muscatine county board of supervisors will meet by Monday at latest to pass upon a new work schedule under the national recovery act. Heads of offices including engineer and social service departments are classifying employees in preparation for the board meeting. A special meeting for immediate action may be called once officials report.
Aunt Het recalls a cordial afternoon talk with the new preacher. She notes he mentions gall bladder trouble as well, sharing a light moment about health.
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