Federal Inquiry Plan Endorsed by Federal Trade Commission
The Wheeler resolution for a federal inquiry into farming, processing, distribution and marketing of major farm products won FTC endorsement. The probe would be run by the commission to see if middlemen gained fortunes while farmers’ incomes fell and consumers paid more. The plan awaits Senate committee action without a $750,000 appropriation and ties to Tugwell’s confirmation.
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William K. Hutchinson
Washington
Wheeler
Federal Trade Commission
Montana
Smith
South Carolina
Senate Agriculture Committee
Senate
Rexford Guy Tugwell
Rockefeller privacy preserved on private road walks
John D. Rockefeller Sr. obtained Florida legal protection to keep prying eyes from a public road crossing his winter estate. A private highway was declared and a padlocked gate allowed after neighboring owners consent. The 94 year old magnate, recovering from influenza, limits himself to brief garden strolls and occasional afternoon rides before returning to New York for an expected July 8 birthday.
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International News Service
Ormond Beach
Florida
John D. Rockefeller
Sid
Rockefeller
New York
Postmaster Warns Of Wrong Use Of Home Mail Boxes
Acting Postmaster Richard A Steen warns residents against depositing mail in home boxes without postage. Violators face fines up to 300 dollars. Circulars have been found in boxes in recent weeks.
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New Castle
West Side Pupils Visit Library
West Side first grade pupils, 40 in number, led by teacher E. Jeanne Gilson, walked to the public library on Thursday and marveled at the many books. They read for a half hour, then gathered in the storytelling room where Miss Alice Jaycee read stories. Peggy Evans, inspired by a wall picture, recounted The Three Bears in detail before returning to school excited by the experience.
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E. Jeanne Gilson
Alice Jaycee
Peggy Evans
Bears
Alli
New Cottons Lure Beachgoers With Navy Blue Beachwear
On the beach scene shoppers show new cottons described as navy blue striped with white. The collection includes a halter top and shorts in pique with textured rib, plus gabar dine sandals and a casual summer look.
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Anchor
Three-Cent Rate On Non-Local Mail Extended To 1935
The government extends the three-cent postage rate for non-local first class mail until July 1, 1935. Acting Postmaster Richard A. Steen was informed by C. B. Eilenberger, third assistant postmaster general. The two-cent rate remains in effect for local mail.
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Richard A. Steen
C. B. Eilenberger
Court appearance ends with $1000 bail in Alderman case
Wariness surrounds yesterday court session as the defendant, released on $1,000 bail before Alderman Wallace J. Ewing. In other news, a nursefly bite led to a hospital forearm visit for George Pierpont. Nearby, a chicken farmer faced a 3500 bird loss due to a brooder stove fire in Reading. Tony Nero waives liquor case to court agenda meeting at the Y M C A tonight.
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Wallace J. Ewing
Nero
Agenda Club
Tony Nero
Two Clubs Plan Picnics For June Gatherings
Two clubs of the W. C. A. met to arrange picnics. Good Will Graduates will picnic on June 10 with committees led by Helen Howley Jean Hoffmeister Dorothy Sankey for transportation and Eleanor Fuller Christine DeCarbo Madge Pezone for food. Blue Triangle set June 8 at Cascade Park with Betty Emery as general chair. invites go to former members. A note adds a caution about backaches from poor posture at rest or while working.
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W. CO. A
Good Will Graduates
Helen Howley
Jean Hoffmeister
Dorothy Sankey
Eleanor Fuller
Christine DeCarbo
Madge Pezone
Blue Triangle Club
Cascade Fark
Betty Emery
Reward Offer Fails To Halt Robberies in Texas Banks
Bank robberies rise in Texas as insurers cancel holdup policies despite a $5,000 dead bandit reward from the Texas Bankers Association. Since 1927 the reward stands unused, and bands led by Clyde Barrow and Raymond Hamilton are blamed for many incidents.
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International News Service
Dallas
Texas
Texas Bankers Association
Alto
Tex
Marlin
Clyde Barrow
Raymond Hamilton
Southwest
Aim To Reduce Colorado Taxes Amendment discussion
Denver news notes Colorado taxpayers backing five constitutional amendments to cut taxes with proposals to limit mill levies for counties and cities, bar excise taxes without voter approval, fix gasoline tax at two cents per gallon, and create a legislature powered to levy and distribute all taxes. The measures seek to ease property tax burdens and are tied to the upcoming November elections.
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General Assembly
Ed C. Johnson
International News Service
Denver
Colorado
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