Nation Retail Code Exempts Small Town Merchants
Washington D C Oct 24 The national retail code signed by President Roosevelt exempts stores in towns under 2500 population with fewer than five employees and bans below cost sales except for foodstuffs and perishables It tightens hours and wages and bans profiteering It aims to aid farmers via small town exemptions and creates local boards to curb price gouging The code covers more than 1 000 000 merchants and 5 000 000 workers and runs through June 16 1935 Administrator Hugh S Johnson defends the farmer friendly provisions and emphasizes a twin push for jobs and farm recovery
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Prison labor rules proposed to shift to fair basis
A provisional measure allows prison made goods for 90 days on a fair competitive basis with nonprison goods as a prelude to a prison code. The code would affect company stores using non negotiable scrip, ban paid in scrip by March 21, and limit credit to employer wage deductions, impacting retailers and installment houses.
Iceland Repeal Majority Grows in Sunday Vote
In Iceland the repeal side led by 10 137 to 427 as slow returns from distant districts on Saturday's constitutional prohibition vote continued to widen the repeal margin.
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Davis Seeks Halt On Delayed Disarmament Talks
Norman H. Davis head of the American delegation urged Sir Arthur Henderson that any adjournment of the disarmament conference should be limited. He said disarmament must not be dropped as the conference, now in recess until October 26, prepares to resume.
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Havana Strikes Sputter as Police Reinforce Palace
In Havana a partial general strike disrupted business while authorities bolstered the palace with machine guns and sandbags. President Grau urged merchants to stay out of the walkout as rail workers threaten a broader stoppage near Manlanzas. Supporters pressed for Grau to resign cabinet posts if he stays in power.
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