Compromise Sought on Wage Pact in Textile Industry
Washington negotiators from cotton textile employers and labor groups discuss a voluntary minimum wage in the first recovery code. Among bids are $12 weekly and a 40 hour week, with labor seeking $14–$16 and a 30 hour week. Northern manufacturers see fair terms and may concede on wages.
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Washington
Hugh $8
Johnson
William Green
American Federation of Labor
W. L. Allen
North
Green
Kraschel Named Works Director for Iowa
Des Moines scheduled announcement says Lieut. Gov. Nelson G. Kraschel is named state director of public works by Gov. Clyde Herring. He will supervise E. H. Mulock and Prof. R. B. MacDonald, coordinate with federal works programs, and ensure fair disbursement of funds.
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Des Moines
Nelson G. Kraschel
Clyde Herring
Kraschel
E. H. Mulock
R. B. MacDonald
Ames
Incorporation Vote Allows Beer Sales in Swisher
Swisher residents approved incorporation by a 30 to 18 vote in a special section. The decision permits the sale of beer within the town.
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Swisher
Poor Pa by Claude Callan
The piece by Claude Callan presents a sympathetic vignette about a struggling father figure. It explores themes of hardship, family duties, and quiet resilience within a small community setting.
Wallace Gets New Powers From F. D. R.
President Roosevelt delegates to Secretary Wallace all powers in the industrial recovery act related to handling of milk tobacco and all foods except labor rules. The move aims to avoid conflicts between the industrial recovery and agricultural adjustment administrations and to ensure uniform fair competition codes with approval by the President. Co operation between Hugh S Johnson and George N Peek is emphasized as codes are developed.
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Washington
National Recovery Administration
Farm Administration
Roosevelt
Wallace
Hugh S. Johnson
George N. Peek
Johnson
Peek
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Secretary of Agriculture
Recovery Administration
Daredevil Boat Pilots Stage Contests on River
Outboard motors race along a Muscatine riverfront during a centennial celebration with drivers from across the nation. The six heat program, run under Muscatine Power Boat club, saw thrills from rough water and a dock fire, and featured fastest times by Milliken Weston of St. Louis and Rogers in the V-10.
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Muscatine Power Boat Club
Muscatine
Fred Nickell
Mississippi River
Neighbors Clash Over Peace Bond Filed in Court
Mrs. Pearl Weden of 1012 Orange Street filed in Justice Horst's court asking that Frank Schafer of 512 East Eleventh Street be put under bond to keep the peace. She alleges threats by Schafer. Case continued to 9 a m July 6. Earlier June 9, Justice Coster heard long standing neighborhood disagreements.
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East Eleventh Street
Court of
H. D. Horst
Pearl Weden
Orange Street
Frank Schafer
Schafer
Horst
J. C. Coster
Surgeon Dies But Boy Saved by Operation
New York story recounts a surgeon expected to die in a contended operation while Arnold Javitz, a 7 year old patient, is saved after being taken to Park East hospital. Doctors Arthur Shifrin Aaron Goldblatt and Michael Mislig perform the procedure with Goldblatt as the anesthetist and Shifrin guiding the needle.
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Boy
New York
Arnold Javitz
Park East Hospital
Thars
Arthur Shifrin
Aaron Goldblatt
Michael Mis
Uncertain Letter on Guilt and Innocence in Death
A narrator reflects on a deceased man’s character describing him as kind and innocent, noting his broken heart and happiness he brought to many. The writer hopes the Lord judges the man’s innocence or guilt, not reformers, and signs with a personal farewell.
Buying Wave Gains Force Says Review
Dun and Bradstreet reports in the past week a vigorous continuing business upturn reaching all parts of the country. The review says momentum from the rebound from lows three months ago is without parallel in U.S. history. It notes actual goods shortages in some trades and orders exceeding current production. No July recession expected as buying remains strong and ahead of 1932.
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New York
Dun & Bradstreet Review
Fair and Cool Weather Predicted for Saturday in Iowa
Weather bureau predicts cooler, fair conditions for Saturday across Iowa with local thunderstorms possible late today. Temperatures rose to near 90 in many areas before cloud cover cleared, while Estherville reported 63 after a high of 95. Iowa City recorded 1.79 inches of rain as part of widespread showers across the region.
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Iowa
Weather Bureau
Northwest
Orto Central
Associated Press
Omaha
Davenport
Estherville
Iowa City
Middle West
Oklahoma
Okla
Mercury
State School Board Slashes All Salaries
Iowa City reports the state board of education approves a 15 to 30 percent salary cut for faculty and staff at state institutions. About 2 million dollars in reductions follow an appropriation trim for the University of Iowa Iowa State College and Iowa State Teachers College. The cuts, effective Saturday, use a graduated scale and total across salaries.
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Iowa City
State Board of Education
George T. Baker
Davenport
University of Iowa
Iowa State College
Iowa State Teachers’ College
George T.er
Weather outlook for Iowa and Illinois with storms and cooler days
The bulletin notes afternoon or tonight thunderstorms across Iowa with fair conditions Saturday and cooler temperatures in northwest and north central areas. Illinois expects partly cloudy skies tonight and Saturday with local storms possible and cooler conditions in the northwest. River levels show St Paul 1.5 and fall 0.1, Dubuque 3.0 and fall 0.1, Davenport 3.2 and fall 0.1, Muscatine 3.8 and fall 0.1, Keokuk 5.6 and fall 1.4, St. Louis 9.7 and rise 0.2.
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Iowa
Illinois
Northwest
St. Paul
Dubuque
Davenport
Muscatine
Keokuk
St. Louis
Mrs Eliza Grafe Dies Here at 80
Mrs. Eliza Grafe, 80, died at 3 a m at her home 1104 Cedar Street after an extended illness with heart disease. Born February 1 1853 in Ankum Germany she came to America at 22 and lived in Muscatine since 1920 formerly of Columbus Junction. She married Theodore Grafe October 18 1875 at St Marys Church Muscatine. Her husband died in 1899. She leaves two August Columbus Junction and Herman Avesing of Germany.
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Eliza Grafe
Cedar Street
Grafe
Ankum
Hanover
Germany
America
Muscatine
Columbus Junction
Theodore Grafe
St. Mary's Church
St. Mathias Church
Chicago
Herman Avesing
Kahn Loeb Assets Fall in 1932 Senate Probe
Balance sheet shows Kahn Loeb assets down from 67 million to 34.27 million with 15.21 million deposits. Pecora notes Pennroad investors lost over 100 million. Kahn says 1929 voting trusts and compensation tied to Pennroad totaling over 5.87 million. Probers plan October sessions include J P Morgan, Kuhn Loeb, Dillon Read and Chase.
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Washington
Kahn, Loeb and Company
Senate
Otto H. Kahn
Kahn
Loeb
Pennroad Corporation
Pennsylvania Railroad
Ferdinand Pecora
Senate Banking Committee
Pennroad
Kahn, Loeb
Pecora
Pennsylvania — Railroad
Kuhn, Loeb
J. P. Morgan and Company
Dillon, Read and Company
Chase Securities Corporation
J. P. Morgan
Veterans groups attack National Economy Act critics
Haagen and the Disabled American Veterans adopted a resolution criticizing those responsible for the administration policy. General Frank T. Hines directed the veterans' bureau as the group decried the economic act and its fallout for World War veterans.
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Frank T. Hines
Veterans’ Bureau
Disabled American Veterans of the World War Haagen
Dop
Fatally Burned Man M. S. Porter Dies in Early Incident
The death of M. S. Porter was reported early today after burns from an incident at a company. His body will be transported to Hampton, Iowa, for burial. Authorities sought to locate additional details on the case.
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M. 8. Porter
Hampton
Vote Races Hot as End Approaches
Sophia Lindle and Mary Hayes lead contests No 2 and No 3 of The Journal three world’s fair contests as tabulations by the chamber of commerce near completion. Dorothy Bowen still leads No 1. With hours to go, organizers urge contestants to cooperate for speedy results, voting ends Saturday midnight, ballots to be sealed in envelopes for efficient counting.
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Sophia Lindle
Mary Hayes
Journal
Chamber of Commerce
Dorothy Bowen
Staff Cut at Fairport Biological Station
Arrangements were completed at the Fairport biological station to start operations Saturday on a reduced scale due to lower appropriations. Under the economy program the station was to close but will continue fish culture with a foreman and three assistants. Dr. A. H. Wiebe and Virgil Matlack are cut from the staff, with Wiebe remaining locally for the summer and Matlack planning to leave.
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Fairport Biological Station
Bureau of Fisheries
Department of Commerce
A. H. Wiebe
Virgil Matlack
Wiebe
Matlack
Dollar Stabilization Talks Steady Currency Debate
London reports that the British, French and American leaders plus Raymond Moley and Neville Chamberlain pressed for stabilizing the dollar. Washington officials said there is no change yet in the U.S. stance, though discussions continue and a Washington decision remains awaited.
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London
United States
Washington
Georges Bonnet
France
Raymond Moley
Ramsay MacDonald
Neville Chamberlain
Great Britain
Roosevelt
U. S&s
Fire Chief Urges Caution Ahead of Fourth of July
Muscatine Fire Chief J. J. Brown urges cautious handling of fireworks for the July 4 observance. Parents should supervise children around firework displays to prevent injuries and fires. Merchants are told not to place fireworks in sunlit windows to avoid heat ignition. Brown notes last two Independence Days passed without fires and seeks public cooperation to keep the record.
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J. J. Brown
Muscatine
Brown
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