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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1939
Page
1
The Townsend old age pension bill was defeated 302 to 97 in the House. Backers claimed it would resurface in future elections and campaigns, while critics expected no passage today. Rep Dirksen denounced the bill as absurd during the final debate.
An Associated Press tally shows Iowa members split on the Townsend pension measure. Rep Jacobsen supported the measure among 40 Democrats, while Reps Dowell and LeCompte backed the plan among 55 Republicans. Rep Martin would join the majority against if present.
House debate centers on a bill to grant up to 200 monthly pensions to people 60 and older funded by a graduated transaction tax. Rep. Hendricks presses for the identity of a Townsend movement insider who opposed passage as Dirksen cites. A motion to send the measure back to committee stalls amid applause.
Attorney General Murphy announced heightened counter-espionage activity across the west coast citing numerous bases and a greater espionage threat than before. He said measures would extend to the east coast where necessary and noted informal agency conferences to coordinate efforts.
President Roosevelt will meet with about a dozen leading businessmen at the White House this evening to discuss economic problems. Names were not fully announced but are reported to include members of the Commerce Department's business advisory council.
Muscatine will host a large Fourth of July event planned by the general committee led by Attorney C. P. Harley. The program features a Soap Box derby, Weed Park races, riverfront water sports, balloon ascensions by Ethel Pritchett, a fireworks display by Dufield Fireworks Co, and a possible fishing tourney with cooperation from the Conservation committee.
British officials expect Soviet Russia to join a Western front but Baltic guarantees complicate talks. Molotov rejected latest terms while London and Paris note negotiations continue. Britain may back a three power Baltic guarantee, though Finland fears antagonizing Germany. Parliament faces renewed debate as Moscow leaves doors open for talks.
Senator Burke of Nebraska will deliver the commencement address at Coe College in Cedar Rapids on Monday. The event marks the college’s graduation ceremonies with Burke appearing as the keynote speaker.
Ralph Ridgway 67 a Y M C A salesman for Iowa Electric Co died at Hershey hospital from pneumonia developed after injuries in a Muscatine automobile crash. Born January 2 1872 in Wyoming Illinois he lived near Farnhamville and worked for Iowa Electric 14 years. Surviving widow two children two sisters. inquest tonight at Wittich Funeral Home. Funeral Saturday Farnhamville burial there.
Secretary Morgenthau announced that the treasury will borrow no new money this summer and will refund a note issue due in September. He said the $2.264 billion cash balance is sufficient to cover expenditures until the next regular financing date of September 15. He will offer a new five year note to holders of $426.6 million of notes maturing September 15, with the lowest rate for a comparable security.
A mysterious aide to Maj. Gen. George Van Horn Moseley refused to identify himself and warned the general away from the witness water. Moseley spoke on communism and anti communism as he answered questions about Campbell and Hitler, noting Hitler faced problems and solved financial and racial issues in his own way.
Washington leaders agreed that neutrality legislation blocks adjourning by July 15. Key items include corporate tax revision, next fiscal year relief, social security amendments, and railroad aid bills. President Roosevelt expressed preference for early adjournment if neutrality law can be revised this session.
Muscatine municipal electric plant trustees review bids for a 7 500 KW turbo generator and condenser as part of a half million dollar expansion. Bid amounts range from 184 950 to 185 960 for the generator and 28 960 to 39 220 for the condenser with final approval deferred for detailed efficiency calculations.
An explosion likely caused by gas tore through a temporary Des Moines school building, killing or injuring many children and a janitor. Local officials opened an investigation as the 57 injured were treated, with 31 hospitalized and responders recalling the chaotic scene.
Democratic leaders said the four point program could pass by mid July but faced obstacles including a possible filibuster. The plan would repeal the arms embargo and push for greater executive neutrality in policy.
Mrs. Fred Thies of Minneapolis, 65, died after a 15 foot fall from a porch balcony at a Davenport relative’s home. Coroner W. F. Shelley ruled the cause a broken neck. She had come to attend her mother’s funeral on May 8 and was tidying up when she toppled against a railing and fell.
Chicago report says John Barrymore, 57, is much improved after a restful night and ordered to take complete rest following a heart ailment attack.
Iowa rises as the nation’s second largest butter producer boosting dairy product demand and farm incomes. State Agriculture Secretary Mark Thornburg notes higher dairy use benefits Iowa, while public safety chief Karl Fischer limits political donations by patrol members. Meteorologist Charles D Reed compares conditions to a five year drought, and cultural quips from Peg Tucker and Jimmie Fidler thread in.
Washington reports a house committee works on a formula to purge WPA rolls of undeserving workers. They estimate 25 to 30 percent lack legitimate relief status, far above Roosevelt's five percent claim. Longest on rolls to be first considered for removal. restoration possible with bona fide welfare certs. Rep Woodrum declined to reveal draft details, saying action to report next week.
Northwest and eastern Illinois expect thundershowers tonight and Friday with cooler conditions in the northwest and extreme north. Davenport Rock Island and vicinity show unsettled weather with isolated showers and little temperature change. Mississippi River stages rise modestly at La Crosse Dubuque Davenport Muscatine and Keokuk with small increases.
Des Moines reports six firemen overcome by smoke in a two alarm blaze at Sears Roebuck on Fifth and Walnut. The six story department store suffered an estimated 350000 dollars in damage as water inundated lower floors. Concrete floors and roof hindered access. cause not determined.
Three people were burned in an oil company bulk plant explosion in Boone Iowa on Wednesday night. Paul Anderson the plant manager was critically injured with clothing in flames. Charles Dutton and his son Charles Jr were less seriously burned as flames were confined to a small area.
Fire at a northwest top-floor fire station section caused major damage to stock and filing plans. John Evans was rushed to the central station but soon sent home after first aid. Nine fire companies used twelve hoses for two hours, with air-conditioning equipment alone valued at about 20000 dollars.
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