Cotton Textile Industry Seeks Stratified Wage Code
The cotton textile industry backs stricter code provisions under the Recovery Act, aiming for higher wages and shorter hours. Industry spokesmen, including George Sloan, press for a 48 hour week while labor leaders push for 30 to 36 hours, and child labor restrictions are under debate. The dispute surfaces at a packed Commerce Department event with leaders from Cotton Textile Institute and Amalgamated Manufacturing Co. represented.
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Wasiington
Jamius Applauss
Department of Commerce
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Cotton Daniabbencees Association
Chant
Marchant
L.L. Allen
The
Law
George Sloan
Cotton Textile Institute
F. C. Dumainge
Amoskeag Manufacturing Co
New Hampshire
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Officials scored in jury report on Boston police bureau
A Boston grand jury criticized the police department internal bureau as poorly run and recommended rehabilitating it. Deputy Superintendent John Anderson and Lieutenant Stephen Gillis were dismissed. Commissioner Eugene Hultman and Superintendent Michael Crowley escaped criticism, while lack of gang knowledge by Anderson and Gillis was noted. Also mentions Tech High students in Atlanta hosting horned toad derby as school year ends with toads shipped from Texas.
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Bureau of Criminal Investigation
Police Department
Bureau
John Anderson
Stephen Gillis
Eugene ©. Hultman
Michael H. Crowley
Anderson
Gillis
Tech High School
Atlanta
Texas
Byrd Flag Carried Over Pole Given To Rotary
Boston June 28 Rotary International became the perpetual repository of a flag carried over the South Pole by Rear Admiral Richard W. Byrd. The banner with Wellington New Zealand club emblems was presented to Clinton P. Anderson of Albuquerque, president of Rotary International, after Byrd pledged future exploration honors. Delegates heard talks on Rotary's local impact and leadership potential, with Nelson seen as leading candidate for president.
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Associated Press
Boston
Rotary International
South Pole
Richard W. Byrd
Byrd
Rotary Clubs
Thomas C. List
New Zealand
Clinton P. Anderson
Albuquerque
N. M
Rotary
Wellington
N. Z
Christchurch
Little America
Globe
List
Antarctica
Winchester, Via
Rotary’ Club
Rotary Club
John Welson
Montreal
Ams
United Action
Arly
Nelson
Large Insurance Company
The
International
Stock market forges ahead amid dollar slump and gains
New York June 28 The stock market forged ahead as the dollar slumped in foreign exchange and grain moved erratically. The British pound spurted to a near gold standard peak and the French franc rose above 5. The wheat market retraced part of yesterday’s gains while cork oats rye and cotton followed. Bonds were irregular as set shares led with pro repeal sentiment. Owens-Illinois Glass rose about 10 points and National Distillers Crown Cork and Allied Chemical advanced. Rail shares rallied with Lackawanna Delaware & Hudson New York Central and Pennsylvania up. Among specialties American Telephone and Steel and American Can posted fractional to about one point gains.
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Associated Press
New York
Owens IM. Glass
U. Sg
National
Crown Cork
American Commercial Alcohol
Lackawanna
Delaware & Hudson
New York Central
Pennsylvania
American Telephone
V. 3. Steel
Allied Chemical
American Can
Rochester Man Describes Camp Shooting As Accidental
County Solicitor Thomas J. McGreal stated he is certain the fatal shooting of Harrison D. Bennet Jr., 19, of Auburn, at a Middleton camp was accidental. He will not pursue further investigation unless requested by the youth’s father after consulting Dr. R. A. Barcom, who treated Bennet.
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Associated Press
Rochester
Thomas J. McGreal
Harrison D. Bennet, Jr
Auburn
R L
Middleton
McGreal
R. A. Barcom
Barcom
Young Bennett
Opening for 24th Season at White Cat Tea Shop
Miss Josephine Bruce launches The White Cat Tea & Gift Shop for the 24th season. Local proprietor marks anniversary with new displays and seasonal hours as patrons gather for the opening week.
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Josephine Bruce
All Germany in Protest Against Versailles Pact
Berlin marks 14th anniversary of the Versailles treaty with mourning ceremonies and half mast flags. Chancellor Hitler’s regime observes the day as it tightens control, while Berlin’s Voelkischer Beobachter calls Wilson’s points a bait and urges continued sacrifice for what it calls liberation.
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Germany
Associated Press
Berlin
Alled Powers
Hitler
Voelkischer Beobachter
Wilson
Two More States Vote for Repeal
The nation moved toward repeal as West Virginia and California joined 14 states in backing the 21st amendment. West Virginia, a border state dry for two decades, shows a about 70,000 margin with three quarters of ballots counted, while California leads repeal by roughly 31,000 as tabulations come in. Repealists need 20 more states to erase prohibition from the Constitution.
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Associated Press
West Virginia
California
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Hardie
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Business Leaders IN Recovery Group
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Alfred ©. Sloan, Jr
General Motors
Gerard Swope
General Electric
Gdl
Edward Hurley
Chicago
Roper
Commerce Department
Walter S. Gifford
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Melvin A. Traylor
E. Y. Mitchell
Commerce
John Dickinson
Col
Robert Q. Elbert
Aealian Company
H. P. Kendall
Kendall Company
William &. Woodward
Kendall
Fred I. Kent
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