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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1933
Page
2
The piece argues Roosevelt's justice drive and a broad crackdown on kidnaping. It cites jail terms, a demand for a thorough Lindbergh probe, and opinions from Chicago officials and Capone about the case. It notes Germany seeking large armament spending amid Versailles limits and global money pressures.
The piece notes ongoing war talk with a weaker dollar, arguing its value shifts with war or peace. Europe remains unsettled as France signals calm resolve through Daladier, stressing defense of territory and liberty against Germany.
A University of Minnesota report finds one in twenty female students paints her toenails. The report notes a higher prevalence farther east, with many women showing painted toenails in stockings and shoes, suggesting visibility drives the practice.
Two men died after drinking poisonous alcohol. Officials warn that ending Prohibition won’t stop such whisky as heavy taxes could sustain bootleg profits. Consumers urged to insist on reputable labels from known brewers wine growers and distillers for protection.
Mrs. Aimee Semple McPherson's Boston visit sparks a scene as Mrs. Jessie Costello, recently acquitted in a murder trial, kneels in prayer during McPherson's preaching. The audience notes the absence of Mr. Costello, though he may be aware of the event.
Joe Crawford of Morehead Kentucky died at age about one hundred after starting his grave and being buried by neighbors who finished the digging. He lived a long quiet life, kept the law, helped neighbors, and harmed none, a modest fate unrecorded in history books.
Miss Perkins announces that NRA policy created 620000 more jobs last month and added ten million dollars to payrolls. The upbeat government brief highlights employment growth and wage gains as a positive economic note for the era.
O C Macena recounts O B Winters of New York reviving Queen Ann’s Record at Centreville Maryland. Winters renovates a 58 year old plant turning it into a modern weekly diary of village life. Ted Woodyard runs a regional journal chain from Spencer West Virginia with editors in each town. Meredith Nicholson recalls Kin Hubbard’s humor and a nap ending with a quip about a sour copy reader.
In New York without his wife, Al Jolson is joined by lyricist Irving Caesar. They frequent modest spots rather than bright chandeliers, with Madison newsreels drawing them and a tea room serving New Orleans cooking. The Mammy influence highlighted.
The bogus Prince Mike Romanoff remains a constant presence at gay venues, posing as a refined Oxonian, and consistently escapes serious scrutiny while mingling with celebrities. He embodies the saying the world loves a rogue.
Sports writer Joe Williams quips that Huey Long loses clout in New York as the Senator fades from prominence in a sharp line: The Kingfish be comes a minnow.
Byron Chandler, dubbed The Millionaire Kid by Lillian Russell’s Broadway circle from two decades ago, remains active and well groomed. He owns four homes in Palm Beach, Fifth Avenue, Long Island, and Paris, but typically lives quietly on Long Island.
Bob Brinkerhoff piloted a friend to lunch at the Algonquin. George Dela corte joined them. Brinkerhoff's friend listened without a word. Later Dela corte commented on the unusual silence. He can't help it, Brinkerhoff said, he's married. His mother was terribly frightened by a maxim silencer.
A jumble of items notes Oak Hill lacks oaks. Garbo hides with blinds to attract notice. Alexandra Hamilton born amid West Indian poverty. Paris mirrors Mae West. London hosts 26 shows at capacity. Cyril Maud scores a hit. Ivan St John, a film figure, weds. Claire Luce summers in Taos tied to D H Lawrence. Prince Vasili operates a Cincinnati beauty establishment. 1933 McNaught Syndicate, Int.
A 1933 McNaught Syndicate piece recalls a Los Angeles excursion by the Senate and House Naval Affairs Committee to showcase a port near Wilmington and to reassure locals they would keep the naval base. Banquets at San Diego Oceanside and a Hollywood luncheon with Jack Warner highlighted the visit as politicians promised Navy favors while residents feared losing the base.
Nebraska’s state tax bill may drop to about 42.7 million dollars this year from 49.6 million last year and 56.4 million in 1931, based on early county returns. The reduction suggests a nearly one quarter cut for the two-year span, though larger counties may offset some relief by raising levies.
State relief administrator Randall Biart announced federal pork from the government slaughter program will be available to Nebraska relief agencies soon. Distribution depends on county allotments and transportation plans with counties supplying trucks and covering transport costs. The park must be used within two weeks if not refrigerated and issued only to families in need due to unemployment.
October crop report shows Nebraska will produce about 40 million bushels less corn this year than last season and below the five year average. Corn estimated at 229,905,000 bushels versus 269,293,000 in 1932 and 230,002,000 average. Oats spring wheat and barley poor but as expected. Late potatoes in western Nebraska improved. sugar beets and forage crops excellent.
Omaha leader Francis P. Matthews announced upon returning from Washington that Nebraska state banks could share in the Roosevelt banking revival. He said the administration has adopted a plan similar to his for issuing capital notes, with preferred stock rejected due to Nebraska law double indemnity provisions.
Lincoln District Judge J H Broady ordered Lancaster county commissioners to make a levy for old age pensions or show cause why not. The order arose from a suit by former Attorney General C A Sorensen and associates C L Rein and Arthur Balis, after county officials delayed action despite a recommendation by County Attorney Max G Towle.
State reports gasoline tax receipts showing September totals above August and prior year figures. A special election is set for November 2 to authorize a $200,000 school bond for Fremont with a 30 percent federal grant request from the Public Works Administration if approved.
About 800 men are at work on the Shelton Kearney highway paving project, per George King regional re employment director. Because the season is late, no new labor shifts are planned and contractors expect work to be cut to two or three days weekly.
The Home Owners' Loan Corporation approved 138 loans totaling $262,064 to Nebraskans for the week ending October 6. Fifty-one loans amounting to $105,738 were approved with reduction and 87 loans totaling $156,326 were approved without reduction. Seven applications totaling $49,832 were rejected before appraisal, and three totaling $3,796 were rejected after appraisal. Two loans were withdrawn. Foreclosures avoided numbered 61, representing $144,671.
At the League of Nebraska Municipalities annual convention a committee was appointed to investigate state inspection laws for municipal water supplies in other states. The resolution notes all states except Nebraska and Nevada have such inspections and aims to promote a Nebraska law for periodic inspections after the study.
A. E. Anderson, federal agricultural statistician, reports Nebraska shows about ten percent fewer cattle on feed as of October 1 this year compared with last year. He cites price uncertainty, tight credit, and recent losses as factors. Government credit may boost feedings later, while local feeder intake remains near normal and range-to-feeder movement is small.
Cuming county plans for the national corn husking journey at the Ben Stalp farm near West Point on November 9 anticipate up to 40000 visitors. Parking for 10000 to 15000 cars is being arranged with local farmers donating pastures as lots. Thurston Indians will perform a war dance during judging and weighing of the corn.
State advisory committee on public works plans a two day inspection of the Tri-county Power and Irrigation project in central Nebraska. A $32 million development will be heard in hearings at Minden and Grand Island with views from supporters and opponents. Board members Dan Stephens of Fremont John Latenser Jr of Omaha and J E Lawrence of Lincoln lead the tour with engineers and staff reviewing technical aspects.
A new Special Construction Finance Corporation office opened in Lincoln with H. O. Nordness in charge to coordinate state and federal actions to loosen funds for closed banks. The aim is to help reopen banks on a restricted basis and pay depositors in failed banks through state federal cooperation and RFC support.
Charles Michelson of the NRA commends Nebraska as one of the most thoroughly organized states under the blue eagle. He notes Nebraska has 590 cities and towns and 94 counties organized and working, praising state NRA chairman R. L. Metcalfe and urging appreciation be expressed for his work.
Berlin reports Germany withdraws from the League of Nations and the disarmament conference as President Hindenburg dissolves the Reichstag and calls new elections for November 12. Hitler vows equality and honors while seeking peace with France. In Geneva, the U.S. envoy Norman Davis declares Europe must proceed without American help on disarmament.
Washington reporters report Albert H. Wiggin retired on a $100,000 annuity and revealed Chase National Bank paid him nearly $1,000,000 in salary and bonuses from 1929 to now. He cites 1930 as his peak with $218,750 salary and $75,000 bonus. Winthrop W. Aldrich joined Chase in 1930 at $87,500, risen to $150,000 in 1931, then $135,556 the next year and $87,500 for this year as Wiggin's successor.
Capt. Frank Hynek and Lieut. Burzynski Zbigniew, Gordon Bennett cup balloon race victors, landed by plane from Gdynia and were greeted with cheering crowds at Warsaw aviation field despite heavy rain. Government officials greeted the pair at the field.
Passengers arriving from Bangkok report the Siamese navy has joined rebels attacking the government and seized the national arsenal. They also say the important Petchaburi station was captured in the offensive.
In Greenup Kentucky a pie social at the Tulga school ended in double tragedy. Floyd Gilbert and Ben Potter were killed after a quarrel. Potter allegedly stabbed Gilbert and was then fatally shot by Oliver Gilbert, named by Potter in a dying statement.
Lexington authorities report Foxhall Dainger forty six, noted mystery author, found dead in a Haylands field near here. A bullet wound is believed to be self inflicted in what investigators call a personal safety related death.
Three men awaiting court martial at Mitchell Field military prison escaped under heavy gunfire as guards fired and the trio fled across the yard.
Jot Small recalls a visit by Count von Luckner to Commander McMillen in Provincetown Massachusetts. The Sea Devil sampled clam pie at a galley supper and exclaimed that he had found something, begging for more while noting American dishes differ from German meals.
Argentina, the richest in South America, draws wealth from the vast pampas a 2500 mile by 900 mile grass sea. It breeds vast herds of horses and cattle and dairy stock, with gaucho culture fading under modern breeding. Dictator Rosas is cited as an extreme past ruler, while Buenos Aires blends Paris and Chicago traits with strict traffic rules in its center.
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