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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1932
Page
6
House rules panel ends business in five minutes then debates silence in Coolidge era remarks. Chairman Pou cites Coolidge profited by silence and church sermon quips while Representative Purnell recalls a wordless train ride and a quip about cooler form.
A reader notes that prohibition makes it hard to catch a cold with faith in limited remedies. The writer mentions lemon and cod as poor substitutes and suggests water as a periodic aid, though it lacks flavor.
Representative McFadden of Pennsylvania urged impeachment of President Hoover, prompting a House vote 261 to 8 to table the motion. The scene followed a earlier clash over patronage and criticism of Hoover, with McFadden denying comment as peers considered punishment by the Iranian delegation.
Four of thirty six men convicted for operating stills in violation of federal prohibition law after raids at Rockford HL petition the Supreme Court to review their cases. John F Walsh William B Agostin Sem Caprilola and Louis Decere were sentenced to two years in prison and a $10 900 fine each.
An urging note pushes residents to invest in prosperity by shopping in Plattsmouth, identified as the county’s main commercial hub for all Sass County residents.
Nebraska aims to move grain to Pacific coast markets with a rate cut. C A Randall announces a possible 29 cent per hundredweight corn rate after talks with the Omaha Grain Exchange and railroad officials. Burlington and Union Pacific each cut corn rates from Holdrege to Sidney and from Columbus to Ord with the same window.
Representative Cable proposes a constitutional amendment by initiative and referendum. If 15 percent of voters in two thirds of congressional districts sign petitions, the secretary of state would place the measure on the next general election ballot. Approval by three fourths of states would make it part of the Constitution, with the highest vote winning if conflicting measures appear.
Quaker Oats announced its Cedar Rapids cereal department reached 100 percent capacity for the first time in two years with 200 workers re employed in two weeks. Bradstreet data show November building permits up 12.2 percent across 215 cities to 29.301 million dollars, mainly in the Mid Atlantic and Pacific regions. The National Lumber Manufacturers Association reports stronger new business for 694 mills in the week ending Dec 3 with demand greatly exceeding production.
The Journal invites readers to call Mo with news items and tips. The note thanks readers for helping gather local happenings and prompts timely sharing of information.
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