Ridout shoots self as posse closes in
Creston Iowa June 23 United Press Claude Ridout 38 killed himself at 1 05 pm as deputies closed in over the fatal shooting of federal prohibition agent Harry Elliott 35 at OsKaloosa last night Ridout was found in a field on the Harvey Misers farm northeast of Creston with a revolver after a long manhunt Mrs Ridout was arrested in Creston as investigators believe she was not involved Ridout death ends the OsKaloosa case and a grand jury action was being prepared against him for first degree murder in Elliott's death
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Greston
Claude Ridout
Harry Elliott
Os- Kaloosa
Creston
Harry Cruzen
Ridout
Harvey Misers
Here
Cougen
Walter Miller
Tudout
Oskaloosa
W. 5S. Beatty
Riidout
Rye
Crestons
Ricout
Claude -Ridout
Prohibition
Cruzen
Steers
Jinot
Filiott
R.A. Murphy
Arla W. Palrer
Rilout
Murphy
Wan
Oskaloonsa
Ridouts
Eliott
Des Moines
A. A. Murphy
Spencer
Sherift Miller
Thdenl
Miller
Ridant
Mattern Missing World Flight Hope Restored
US and Soviet message exchanges revive hope for missing round the world flyer James Mattern. Amateur radio operator Edward Stevens reported a Russian vessel used the word air plane in a message, locating near Siberia at 69N 117E, as searches faced bad weather near the Aleutians.
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Seattle
James Mattern
Arctic
Edward Stevens
Vadig
Stevens
AMAX
Siberia
Matterns
Khabarovsk
Nome
Alaska
Pattern
Aleutian Islands
San Francisco
United States Naval Radio Station
Sberia
Royal Union Hearing Set On Receivership Status
Royal Union Life Insurance Co of Des Moines faces a federal hearing in Des Moines on whether it will remain under temporary receivership by A. Andrew, or be placed in permanent receivership under the state insurance commission. State Insurance Commissioner E W Clark sought the proceeding, following a temporary receivership begun about three weeks ago on petition by T A Gros of Los Angeles.
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Nes Moines
Royal Union Life Insurance Co
Pea Moines
E.W. Clark
Fa. Andrew
State Insurance Commission
A. Gros
Los Angeles
Calif
Hontiuneq
Twa
Agricultural credit policy in operation
Washington reports the government is rushing the new agricultural credit policy into operation to help farmers avert foreclosures. With 2.2 billion dollars available, Morgenthau and the Farm Credit Administration outline three main aids: low interest long term loans, wholesale refinancing of mortgages, and direct government loans. Land banks already issue new loans while plans to take over certain mortgages progress, notably a Wisconsin program to refinance up to 60 million in farm debt.
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Washington
Morgenthau
Farm Credit Administration
Wisconsin
Iowa official pressed on bread labeling law in contempt case
Des Moines June 26. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Ray Murray faced a federal contempt hearing for defying a court injunction over bread labeling. Murray argued he enforces only the labeling act, insisting large bakers misstate loaf weights to undermine small bakers. The contempt suit, filed by Quaker Bread Co of Murray, seeks to compel compliance.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Ray Mureray
Murray
John Dewey
Murray Bald
Quaker Bread Company
Connell Bauffs
Teommany
Federal Tax Collections to Reach $100 Million Monthly
The treasury expects total tax receipts excluding income tax to hit $100,000,000 per month by late June. Beer and wine taxes rose sharply in May aiding revenue, with Miscellaneous internal revenue for the first 20 days of June up to $78,175,204. Gasoline taxes, bank check taxes, and stock transfer taxes also showed sizable increases amid expanding business activity.
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Washington
Treasury
Cingrettel
Mitchell May Resumes Duties After Tax Evasion Acquittal
New York June 23 UP Wall Street expects Charles B Mitchell former head of National City Bank to regain leading role in American banking after acquittal on income tax evasion charges. Exoneration prompts talk of return to chairmanship or directorship while U S Attorney notes possible civil suit for $850000 owed in 1929 1930 taxes. Washington January 24 UPI Congressional leaders back tax law revision to close loopholes cited by rich evading payments. Senators Dickinson King and Adams call for tighter rules. probe focuses on stock loss deductions limit. Mitchell case cited as reason for changes.
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New York
Wall Street
Charles B. Mitchell
National City Bank
United States
George Meake
Treasury Department
Mitchell
J. P. Morgan & Co
Iis
National City
James H. Perkins
Bank and Affiliates
Washington
Joe
UPI
Charles E. Mitchel
Stock Exchange
Dickinson
King
Dem
Utah
Adams
Colo
Morgan
Cummings
Michall
Justice Department
Dubuque County Seeks New State Senator
Ta, June 28. Offerman of Dyersville today launched his campaign for the state senatorship from this district to succeed Sen. Matt D. Cooney, who has resigned to join the state board of parole. Cooney will become a member of the board July 1.
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Dubmuque
Offerman
Dyersville
Matt. D. Cooney
State Board of
Parnie
Cooney
Lindbergh Home for Children to be Dedicated
New Jersey announced plan to convert the Lindberghs property atop Sourland mountain into a welfare facility for under-privileged children. A non profit corporation High Fields will oversee the project with Col. Lindbergh and Mrs. Lindbergh as trustees. Other trustees include Dr. Abraham Flexner Owen Lovejoy and Col. Breckenridge.
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New York
Sourland Mountain
Hopewell
N. J
Charles A. Lindbergh
Henry Breckenridge
Hunterdon County
N. d
High Fields
Hudson County
Jersey City
Lindbergh
Abraham Flexner
Owen R. Lovejoy
Cal. Breckenridge
Lindberghs
Oltie Wateley
Whateley
Princeton
Jon
Mnglewood
Dwight W. Morrow
More Rains For Iowa Predicted
Thunderstorms and light showers were forecast across Iowa after recent rains in the north. Federal Meteorologist Charlie Reed said precipitation would not be heavy enough to end a four week drought. Towns like Charles City and Dubuque reported about 0.24 inches, Decorah 0.46 inches, with showers in Algona and Cedar Rapids. Temperatures cooled to near 60 at Estherville and rose to around 70s elsewhere.
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Des Moines
Indune
Iowa
Charlie [ Reed
North Town
Charles City
Dubuque
Decorah
Alla
Cedar Rapids
Eanthwest
Cartada
Atlantic
Estherville
Postpone Session World Conference
Geneva disarmament conference in October. London reports the session postponed until October due to a tentative compromise. Existing participants and observers await new dates as diplomats reassess proposals at the Geneva meeting.
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London
Tiny T Herssumpion
Geneva
Government to finance work program under recovery plan
Washington June 23. The cabinet board overseeing the public works phase of the national recovery program announced that projects funded from the 3.4 billion construction fund must be permanently valuable and provide immediate employment. Criteria include social value, no new federal maintenance cost, fair job distribution, wide geographic spread, and local labor preference.
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Washingto
Special Cabinet Board
Lekes
United States Employment Service
Cabinet Board
State offices to be filled July 1 in Des Moines Iowa
Gov Herring prepares a complete administrative team for July 1 with nominees including Sen Harry White state board of control Dr Walter Biering health director Sen Matt Cooney parole board and Frank Wenig labor commissioner Several counties will hold special elections to replace resigning officials Benton Dubuque Osceola and Gray with dates to be set later Republicans hope to shift balance in senate while Osceola and Clay counties bets may yield Democratic House gains
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Des Moines
Harry White
Vinton
State Board of Control
Walter Bierring
State Health Department
Matt D.cooney
Dubuque
State Board For Parole
Frank E. Wenig
Spencer
St. E
Osceola
Sen. White
Sen
Cooney
Rep
Wealy
Ditto
Herring
Benton County
Senate
LA. Offerman
Dyersville
Conney
Clay
Mat
President Roosevelt May Go to London by Cruiser Indianapolis
Washington reports say the cruiser Indianapolis could rush President Roosevelt to the London economic conference if needed. The ship is ready for trial runs and due to drop anchor at Eastport on June 28 to pick up the president during a vacation cruise. Roosevelt and his party moved from Port Rugal to Tenants Harbor aboard the Amberjack II en route to his summer home, with the Amberjack resuming its voyage under a northwest breeze.
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Frederick A
United Press Star
Washington
Indianapolis
Roosevelt
Navy Department
Raymond Maley
Brain Trust
London
Eastport
Atlantic
A. Y. Paul
Philadelphia
Portrugal
Rockland
Campo Belio
N.B
Consumers protective committee proposed to check profiteering
Washington June 32 IUP Speedy organization of a consumers protective committee was proposed to halt profiteering under the national recovery program. President Johnson aims to limit profits and align prices with wages. Committees for labor and capital named, three advisory boards to frame an economic program benefiting all classes. Stuart Chase mentioned as possible chairman of the consumers ad board. Developments include administrators of the 33,300,000 Contd on Page Five.
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Washington
IUP
Consumers’ Protective Committee
Hugh Johnson
Renanmers
Stuart Chase
Consumers’ Ad Board
United States Fixated on Domestic Recovery Plan
Roosevelt administration concentrates on internal recovery and inflation to raise the price level, while London conference may assist but must not hinder the home drive. The U S aims for parallel internal expansion worldwide, with Baruch drafting a memo and Hull leading the delegation to present a clear position.
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Raymond Clapper
United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
United States
London
America
MacDonald
Britain
France
Italy
Moley
Bernard M. Baruch
Morey
Hull
Beipieter MacDonald
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Walter Milloy
Tidott
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Mattern
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Madern
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