Labor Leader Urges Week Cut in 30 Hour Plan
Washington February 18 William Green head of the American Federation of Labor urged a 30 hour work week to the House Labor Committee as part of the NRA program. He said government support should help the unemployed return to work and shorten hours. The Agriculture Committee received a plan for fair prices for growers while keeping consumer prices down. The president approved an NRA code proposing a five day 40 hour week for some newsboys if certain population thresholds are met. He also ordered studies on child labor rules and editorial staff hours. The publishers' stand on press freedom was noted by the president.
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Washington, D.C
William Green
American Fegeration of Labor
House Labor Committee
NRA
House Agriculture Committee
Agriculture Adjustment Administration
NRA Code 6
Hsk
News
All Newsday
Sumuniac
Towers
Lifebuoy Hygiene Ad Encourages Regular Bathing
A brisk Lifebuoy advertisement promotes daily bathing as a way to guard against body odor in stuffy rooms. It urges young men to keep clean with Lifebuoy soap for extra protection and quick, pleasant hygiene.
President Roosevelts stance on press freedom and policy powers
A fragmentary report notes Roosevelt defending presidential powers under NRA and arguing freedom of the press does not cradle impractical constitutional recitations. He asserts the right to act without surrendering administrative authority while pressing Congress on silver legislation and diplomatic payroll funding. Wednesday session set for further action.
Leopold III to Ascend Belgian Throne Fourth in Line
The article notes Belgium’s monarch history from Leopold I to Leopold III, counting how Leopold III would be the fourth king since 1831. It recalls the 1831 London conference establishing Belgium as neutral and independent, and traces succession from Leopold I through Leopold II.
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Leopold III
Belgium
Leopold
Netherlands
London
Léopold I
Saxe-Coborg
Leopold IT
Leopold II
Urom
Ibert T
Boy Wounds Two During River City Robbery
In Chicago during a robbery at a suburban River Gray restaurant, a 19 year old fired a shotgun wounding two people and injuring an intruder. Four gunmen entered with shotguns and rifles, forced 200 patrons to lie on the floor, and wounded E. C. Mesteron 47. A bystander named Lows fired a shotgun through a window, wounding two attackers as they fled.
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Chigago
Fey
River Gray
Charles
James
Negro Doctor and Druggist Face Narcotics Trial
Two prominent African American men, Dr. W R Mayuared and Joe O Ayrock, stand trial in federal court on 21 counts alleging prescription drug violations. A total of 392 grains of drugs are involved as jurors are questioned about acquaintance with the defendants. A young spectator declares recognition, prompting the judge to caution him about juror status.
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WR. Mayuared
Joe O. Ayrock
McMillan
Escaped Gunmen Flee After Raid Incident
A fragmentary report notes that gunmen, wounded during a raid, escaped along with companions. The value of a firearm or loot is listed as 25 dollars in the scattered text.
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Wack
Lewis
Milk Trades Parley Opens Joint Convention
One hundred delegates met in the first session of a joint Texas ice cream manufacturers and milk dealers convention. R T Bendy urged lower profits and quicker turnover as labor and consumer price pressures bite. PF Lacey spoke on issues from grading oiling of multiple ice cream grades to retailer practices. Georgs T. Maggard presided with S H Brice and B T Willian in attendance as a dinner is set for Monday night.
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Texas Ice Cream Manufactourees Association
Misi Dealers” Association of Téxes
Faxes
Gunter Hole
R. T. Bendy
FP Lacey
Palestine
Georgs T. Maggard
San Antonio
Regidtion
H. Brice
el Paso
Milk Dealers’ Association
BT. Willian
Suburbs to Fund Sludge Beds via City San Antonio Link
Los Angeles Heights and Olmos Park independent districts plan to join the San Antonio system to obtain funds for new sludge drying beds at the city’s disposal plants. They would contribute about 16,000 of their BWA money to San Antonio once connections are completed. Attendees at city hall included Mayor C K Quin Street Commissioner Paul F Steffler district president Arthur M Scholz and district engineer Jack Beretta.
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Los Angeles Heights
Olmos Park
San Antonio
C. K. Quin
Paul F. Steffler
Arthur MM. Scholz
Jack Beretta
Youth Arrested Admits Threat to Kidnap Girl
MULVILLH New Jersey Fen 19 1 A threat to kidnap the 15 year old daughter of a glass factory manager was revealed after George de la Croix 19 a CWA worker confessed he wrote a letter to Waller S Reaves demanding 400 to avert the kidnapping Reeves was arrested after going to the designated pickup spot police said de la Croix offered the only explanation that every young fellow needs money
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Mulvillh
N. J
Paltoe
de la Croix
Cleaners and Dyers Begin New York Strike Action
New York workers and employers in the cleaning and dyeing industry unite in a city wide strike and lockout to enforce the NRA code amid allegations of chiseling and racketering. The dispute centers on payment and working terms as tensions rise in early February.
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N. Y
New York
Belgians Mourn King Albert Death After Fatal Accident
Thousands queue to sign loyalty open air in Brussels as news spreads of King Albert I death. Officials confirm he fell with a frost bite rock collapse during a mountain excursion with his valet. The royal family and nation mourn, noting his hands on diplomacy and public engagement.
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Italy
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Fyon
Fung
Ngertske
Tiegrid
Almong
Palane
Brussels
Helgiuu
Qteen
Air
Josephine Chattotte
Prince Badin
Arir
Leopold
Marie-Joge
Prague Umberly
Itai
Prince Charles
Auance
Gustav
Sweden
Vaester- Boutland
Astrid
Lenpald
Albert
Elizabeth
Is County
Capes
Ming Albert
Gue Dolomites
Hyeib
Texas PWA Advisor Loses Job February 28
Fort Worth report states Griffons B. Jones, a Texas PWA advisor, and the public works advisory boards of Texas, New Mexico, and Louisiana would be discontinued at close of business on February 28 according to a White House announcement citing Public Works Administrator Ickes.
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Texas Pwa
Fort Worth
Fel
Griffons B. Jones
Repicual Public
Blue Star Foot Itch Remedy Promises Quick Relief
An old advertisement touts Blue Star for foot itch germs and skin troubles. It claims the solution soaks in, melts away irritation and treats eczema, rash, ringworm, pimples, and other conditions without burning.
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