Oil price control sparks debate over interstate commerce
Washington chieftain Johnson defies old leadership arguing government power cannot curb oil price volatility. He warns states may have to float prices if production is not federally regulated, citing Texas as example. The discussion centers on price provisions tying barrel cost to refinery value and the need for tighter supervision amid industry opposition.
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Oil code objections spark White House review
Washington D C Aug 18 A committee of 54 organized under the American Petroleum Institute filed objections to the administration air code. Texas railroad commissioner Thompson criticized federal production control, urging state discretion. Blalock and others warned against aggressive federal power while refiners argued price controls are too high. The code goes to the White House for final consideration.
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Tretons
Troosevelt
American Petroleum Institute
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Texas Railroad Commission
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Marshall
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Rell
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WOUZENG BLAME ON UP IN BANK CRISIS TESTIMONY
In a senate banking hearing, WouzenG lays blame on Up. The inquiry probes whether waiting for prosperity or acting under the law would have saved banks. Couzens defends government inaction while criticizing high finance and holding companies. He notes Detroit banks’ closure tied to condition, not strict officials.
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City Quiet Blaring Radios Could Become Policy
City officials discuss curbing loud radios and banishing noisy loudspeakers near public places. Attorney CHY Quin and Cahha Jr. seek to regulate to reduce noise impacts, with no current ordinance in effect.
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Bayar G. K
Cahha Jr
Coughs Rise as Whiskey Sales Surge in Ohio
In Columbus on August 18, physicians report more coughs and colds among patients. Bonded whiskey sales for medicinal use rise about 30 percent over two months as doctors issue prescriptions. Ohio law changes remove the half pint limit, allowing unlimited medicinal whiskey sales, possibly explaining the spike.
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Columbus
Ohia
Ohio
Texas railroad commission opposes federal control of allocations
Austin Aug 18 In a telegram to President Roosevelt members of the Texas railroad commission urged leaving production oversight to local enforcement bodies while backing the federal program in part They warned the federal stance could broaden activities in the industry and supported Thompson in Washington who argued for state assisted allocations and evidence based rules to prevent arbitrary distribution
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Austin
INS
Texas Railroad Commission
Roosevelt
Sethesda Correll
Thompson
Washington
Texas
Hold up plot nears end in court proceedings
A fragmented report describes a hold up plot nearing its end with a witness and a judge. It notes an agreement about marriage and a crossed examination attempt, but a legal rule prevented a wife from testifying against her husband.
Convict Slain in Escape Attempt at Arkansas Prison Farm
An inmate was killed during a failed escape attempt at the Arkansas prison farm. Authorities report the incident occurred while officers and inmates were preparing a staged breakout. The death trail and details of others involved are under investigation by state corrections officials.
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Tucker
Parm
Ark
Weng Viral Williams
Mak
Gene Thaph Moran
Ute Tern
Uyeeon Tasty
Puiard Ong
Yang
NRA to Use Firm Tactics in Code Enforcement
Washington dispatch reports Hugh Julison, recovery chief, saying penalties of the law target recalcitrant minorities but will be used only when needed. Admin notes influx of codes and insignia drives the blue eagle campaign faster than expected as the auto code heats. He says industry should self regulate, with penalties including fines and jail terms used if necessary.
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Julison
National Recovery
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NRA
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Johnson
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Ford
Jame
Tt 18 & Mailer
Rode
Donald Rlehberg
The
Recovery Administration
Tlause
Experts to Aid Cuba Plan Delegation Formation
Washington officials and Ambassador Sumner Welles agreed to send American economic and financial experts to Cuba to study sanctions and advise on restoration strategies. The delegation will examine Cuba's finances, industry prospects, and the impact of strikes, aiming to ease the national recovery.
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Eid
Culman
United States
Diver Recovers $7000 Taken in Postoffice Theft
Lawrence Mass August. Tommy Callaghy dived 33 ims to recover a charity deposit box containing over $7000 in registered mail stolen from the South Lawrence postal station. His father Don J. Callaghy a Post Office Inspector. A week later he received a letter from Joseph Co Mahony expressing appreciation from Uncle Sam.
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Tommy Callaghy
South Lawrence
Don J. Callaghy
Joseph Co. Mahony
Bam Tor Hla
Tommy
Absentee Vote Request Notice in Bexar County
Bexar County issues an absentee voting notice for the August 20 election. Instructions reference mail and in person options and provide contact details for the election office.
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Bexar County
Auto industry code hearings mix wage and open shop dispute
At Washington Aug 18 Willard Green AFL president demanded a 30 hour week and a minimum 60 cents an hour for aut o industry workers while the NRA administrator Hugh S Johnson warned there would be no exceptions in enforcing the code. The open shop policy drew focus with officials urging its removal as a condition of compliance.
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Washington, D. C
Willan Green
American Federation of Labor
Netonal Automobile Chamber of Commerce
Ely
Hugh 8. Johnson
NRA
Automobile Manufacturing Ooe
Henry Ford
Code for Stage Given Approval
Washington notices Roosevelt approved the labor code plan setting a minimum wage of 30 a week for chorus acts and crafts, after industry and labor agreement. The move reflects a broader code framework announced yesterday.
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Roosevelt
Grievance Board to Be Set Up at C C Next Week
The grievance board for complains about the NRA program in Ban Antonio will be established at the chamber of commerce next week with personnel to be announced. NRA official Jesse Jones said the plan includes investigation and arbitration boards and a conference with chamber president Dick Terrell to discuss local board personnel.
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Ogburn Outlines NRA Needs and Consumer Safeguards
Chicago, Aug 18. University of Chicago sociologist Professor William F. Ogburn says resignation as director of the consumer board of the NRA would defeat his aim. He denies last week’s move stemmed from a feud and argues for a long term, comprehensive public checks on price reasonableness and a strong system to gather and interpret price and quality data. He lauds the NRA policies but criticizes the consumer protection provisions as weakest and calls for robust oversight and price analysis.
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Consumers’ Board
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MRA
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University of Chicago
Wasangton Post
NRA
Tr. Ogburn
Colombia and United States to Hold Tariff Talks Next Week
Washington D C August 18 plans were announced to begin reciprocal tariff discussions between Colombia and the United States as part of President Roosevelt's program to stimulate trade with South American nations.
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Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
United States
Colombia
Champagne Arrives Under Medical Trust Terms
A shipment of 5000 bottles of champagne reached the port here under a medical trust arrangement. The wine is intended for use by Hente, who continues to seek a suitable remedy to its healing claims. The delivery marks the first arrival under these specific terms.
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Francisco
New York Woman Marries Prince in Paris Ceremony
Mrs Eliza beth Rutherford Stuyvesant of New York wed Prince Alexander de Caraman Chimay in Paris today. A religious ceremony is set for tomorrow at the Church of St Pierre de Chaillot. A note on adjoining classified rental ads appears in the same page.
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Paris
Elizabeth Rutherford Stuyvesant
New York
Prince Alexander de Caraman-Chimay
Church of St. Pierre de Chaillot
20000 Jobs Cheated by Projects
Washington Aug. 18 Upwards of 20000 new jobs would be created by the Public Works Administration as it approves 60500000 more for expedited construction. A large tri borough bridge project in New York and 280 public buildings in 92 states receive funds, with housing projects and slum-clearance plans also boosted. Wages for workers are set by region, with minimums from 40 to 125 cents per hour, aimed at a living standard.
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