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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1934
Page
6
U S navy planes flew nonstop 2,400 miles to Honolulu through fog and difficulties. The formation arrival showcased American pilots navigation and engine performance, serving as a warning to nations plotting attacks on the United States.
In June the Pacific fleet will join the Atlantic fleet for a grand review by President Roosevelt. Some fear cheap submarines and bombing planes could force fleets into harbor, but supporters press on with the patriotic spectacle and national pride.
Europe praises a trade accord between France and Russia amid six thousand million dollars in repudiated czarist bonds. Observers view it as a bloc against Germany and Japan, while warning of Japan’s widening ambitions across Asia and possible reach toward Europe and America.
The piece argues inflation already exists as the Reconstruction Finance Corporation seeks another thousand million dollars. It contrasts printing interest bearing bonds with paying out new money to save interest, and says all inflation remains inflation whether backed by yellow paper with interest or green promises without interest. It urges wiser, less tax-burdened inflation.
The piece notes that Congress redefines Washington D C as highly liberal allowing purchase and drinking where and when desired. It contrasts with prior restrictions and cites New Zealand’s failed plan of taking bottles home to drink quickly.
The article notes Faulhaber’s rebuke to Hitler asserting salvation comes from the Savior’s blood, not Aryan myth, and questions why divine wisdom chose a Jewish mother for Christ. It highlights Jewish interest in the claim and asks Hitler to reflect on judgment day.
The report recalls Marinus Van Der Lubbe a twenty four year old stone mason who set fire to the German Reichstag building but did not kill anyone. It notes his execution in Leipzig by guillotine describing the ceremony and method with a sharp contrast to other executions.
Van Der Lubbe confessed with scorn and refused further words as execution by the guillotine carried out by Herr Goebler. He wore evening clothes and white gloves during the procedure.
A senate rule blocks any foreign government in default on US debts from issuing bonds or securities in the United States. The idea credited to Hiram Johnson is noted, with King Features Syndicate and WNU Service cited.
Reports on Nebraska banks show rising deposits and improved conditions aided by federal cash through warehoused corn loans and wheat payments. RFC funds may unlock frozen assets, dividends reached 338,717 in November with yearly total 6,217,181, while markets firm with hog gains and snow boosts winter wheat prospects.
Fremont hosts hearings on four projects including the Blue Creek public power and irrigation district proposal valued at 439 616. McCook light plant seeks 330 000 in loan and grant, Garden County district No 1 requests 28 500, and South Sioux City school district seeks 59 481 in loan and grant for buildings. The Blue Creek plan envisions a 750 acre reservoir northwest of Lewellen with 15 000 acre feet and a 500 horsepower hydro plant. Proposals span Keith Garden and Morrill counties with protests expected from McCook power utility.
Senator Norris of Nebraska rejects claims that Missouri Valley development plans face a hold up. He says projects like Columbus and Sutherland are authorized by state law and would not come under any central federal authority without new legislation.
State Engineer Cochran awards the Columbus power district 3200 second feet of water in the Loup river dispute. The Columbus project engineer leaves for Washington to seek final public works approval. Cochran notes Nebraska ranks sixth in 1933 federal highway funds under contract at 67 percent, aiming toward about 80 percent after a recent million dollar setting.
A Civil Works Administration survey in several counties collects farm home living condition data and improvements desired by farmers to gauge demand and costs for potential public works projects. Bellevue college property in Sarpy county, bid by National Presbyterian college board, will transfer to Hastings college after legal steps, says Ellery R. Hume. The foreclosure suit was described as friendly to settle Bellevue college affairs.
Northern Dakota county lands once listed as disappeared in the Missouri river are now reported to still exist and be cultivated. Investigations suggest the state may hold several hundred acres, possibly around 300, with no funds to assign staff for surveying.
Washington statistics show tentative incomes for farmers nationwide from wheat corn and hog reduction programs. Wheat farmers will receive 70 million dollars before February for reduced 1934 acreage, rising to over 102 million after spring payments. Corn and hog reductions could yield about 350 million, on top of 150 million already loaned to corn growers.
A S Nebraska State Historical Society secretary estimates about one hundred buildings in Nebraska merit study under a CWA survey fund. Notables include Bryan homes in Lincoln, Butler’s Pawnee City house, Furnas residences at Brownville, sites at Nebraska City, and two Bellevue structures tied to pioneer life the Hamilton home dating to 1856 and the nearby Presbyterian church.
More than two million dollars tied up in failed Nebraska state banks was returned to depositors last year. Payments totaled more than 100 thousand dollars each month as the state banking department sped cash into depositors' hands by dividends on liquidated assets as small as 3 and 4 per cent. The 1933 total dividends of 2,125,193 were about half of 1932’s 4,091,988. Two factors cut the total: many banks were farther along in liquidation so collections were slower, and large 1932 payments to Omaha and South Omaha State Bank depositors were not repeated.
Agricultural stats show strong gains for Nebraska winter wheat as moisture improves nearly all important sections. Fall dryness allowed corn farmers to husk all but seven percent of their crop. Official 1933 corn yield is 22.5 bushels per acre, totaling about 234.7 million bushels, while farm prices in late December sit lower than in November.
The Republican National Committee argues Roosevelt’s financial program would trigger uncontrolled inflation. It says vast spending fuels more needs, becomes pork barrelling, drains taxpayer money, and jeopardizes credit. It urges scrutiny of appropriation bills and a Coolidge style economy to reverse the trend.
Alexander Antonovich Troyanov, Russia’s fully accredited ambassador to the United States, called on President Roosevelt and delivered the Soviet government’s letters of accreditation. Roosevelt praised Troyanovsky as a friend of America and a noted Russian citizen. Both leaders asserted that recognizing Russia would bolster world peace, a stance seen as aimed at Japan.
Federal grand jury in Denver charges Edith M. Thomas forty five daughter of former Senator Charles S. Thomas with hoarding gold under two counts. One count alleges possession of $3,000 in gold on September 18 and the other accuses failure to report holdings to the internal revenue collector.
Ann Arbor native and German graduate student William P. E. Hallenslepen, thirty two, took his life by hanging. The tragedy occurred while he pursued graduate studies at the University of Michigan.
The liner Washing ton of the United States lines side swiped the Nantucket Shoals lightship in dense fog. The lightship was damaged but remained afloat with no injuries reported.
French pilot M Massotte sets a new world land plane speed record for a 1000 kilometer course in Istres France with a time of 2 hours 47 minutes 31 seconds.
A portrait essay in Everyday New York by D C McIntyre surveys journalist Frazier and cartoonist Rube Goldberg, noting their restless careers and shifts from danger chasing to new artistic forms. It also mentions figures like former Mayor O Brien and explorer Vilhjalmur Stefansson, ending with Albert Campioni and Europe’s growing anticipation of American visitors.
Mitchell and Durant, the kick and slug comics, draw crowds as they perform up to four shows daily with five on Sundays. The piece notes the toll on performers and recalls tragic Dooley family stories linked to such routines. It mentions Bert the Ziegfeld hiprosser acting in Poland, Morley praising Internal Revenue, and other show business tidbits.
A reflective column notes Franklin D Roosevelt’s reform mood and digressive jests about France Morgan and tax evasions, then recalls a California flood before New Year’s events in Pasadena. The Rose Bowl game and rainy parade scene show local humor and endurance amid weather.
The cucumber tree is the hardiest magnolia native to eastern North America. It grows from western New York to Illinois, Georgia and Arkansas in rich moist woods with sun. Leaves are large and egg shaped, flowers are big and bell shaped, fruit is red cucumber like, and the wood is soft and light colored.
The piece debates ivy’s role in Britain noting its invasion since a century ago and its threat to ruins while praising controlled ivy for beauty and wall protection. It cites Ivy’s ability to damage trees and structures yet claims with pruning and restraint ivy can embellish cottages and mansions.
The national safety council warns of increased carbon monoxide deaths in winter. The odorless gas poisons drivers in closed garages and can enter cars on the highway when exhaust pipes are blocked. About 608 fatalities are cited, a rise of around fourfold over eight years.
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