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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1934
Page
2
A sprawling column surveys astronomy advances including 1700 new variable stars and a double sun, then pivots to geopolitics noting Japan England and the United States define relations. It quotes Roosevelt on cheap power, debates budget balancing, and previews European wheat policy and Saar questions amid postwar tension.
Maj. Gen. Smedley Butler testifies before a congressional committee that a fascist takeover plan could be led by a half million strong American Legion group. He names Gerald P. MacGuire and Wall Street figures as backers, while MacGuire and backers deny the charge as fabrications. The report notes the dispute remains unresolved as witnesses are called to testify.
The United States Steel corporation and the American Federation of Labor clash over a proposed nonbinding recognition plan. A F of L led by William Green rejects the deal as hedged and minority-friendly, signaling possible federal opposition if rupture occurs. New York elevator operators avoid strike as arbitration drafted agreement eases tensions.
Donald R. Richberg, executive director of the national emergency council, urged the creation of a new federal entity at the Associated Grocers of America convention in New York. The plan would merge NRA and federal trade commission functions to police antitrust practices in a twilight zone. He defended permanent NRA legislation, opposed price and production controls, and said wage and hour limits have reduced unfair competition in wages and working conditions while dishonest practices should be outlawed.
President Roosevelt selects Francis Biddle of the Barnes Biddle and Meyers firm in Philadelphia as chairman of the National Labor Relations Board succeeding Lloyd K. Garrison who retired to resume duties as dean of the University of Wisconsin Law School. Biddle's task is to settle labor disputes arising from the recovery act, especially those involving collective bargaining. Germany plans a major aircraft program. French Minister Denain asks Parliament for about 230 million dollars to regain aviation ground, with 32.5 million already spent from modernization funds.
U S ambassador to Switzerland presented a proposal for international control of arms traffic at Geneva. The plan calls for five year licenses for weapons makers, no reserve stocks, bona fide orders to obtain licenses, reporting of warship details, and public records of licenses and orders. A central Geneva committee would maintain records and a permanent commission with one member from each signatory nation would investigate transactions.
Cardinals and church leaders from around the world converge in Chicago for Cardinal Mundelein silver jubilee marking 25 years since his consecration as bishop. The pope sent greetings and blessing to the ceremony.
Roosevelt rests at Warm Springs Georgia while staying in touch with Washington. He announced at his first press conference there that he would again lead his birthday events to raise funds for infantile paralysis. Comptroller General McCarl blocked a Hopkins led housing grant, saying FERA funds cannot cover permanent real estate and home construction. FERA continues plans to rehabilitate 80,000 farm families with government housing and land sales.
The article notes President Roosevelt aligning with business leaders to craft recovery plans. Silas Strawn heads a six man panel from the US Chamber of Commerce to work with industry and agricultural groups, while factory groups invite all manufacturers to a December 5 conference in New York to draft recommendations for the president. The Economy League proposes a $935 million federal budget cut and tax increase to balance the budget, and Roosevelt defends public ownership of utilities citing TVA power as a model.
A traditional crochet set for chair back and arms offers a decorative touch. The Tulip design uses large filet stitches, easy for beginners, with cream Mountain Craft Crochet Cotton and a crochet hook included in package No 705. Instructions and a black and white diagram aid mesh counting.
The United States has junked about 15 million automobiles since 1930, with roughly one fifth built before 1927. Approximately 9,000,000 cars remain over seven years old, and the 1934 car life is estimated at eight years versus seven in 1929. Since 1930 about 10,200,000 new cars have been sold.
A Cor respondent recalls visiting Alaska's Mendenhall Glacier near Juneau. He describes ice crashing from the blue grotto into the Mendenhall river, thunder echoes across mountains, and icebergs rushing past like moving houses. The scene blends awe with a hint of nightmare.
A terse exchange reveals a fiancée sympathetic to a partner who has lost all his money in a stock market crash. The dialog underscores worry and concern about finances and emotional strain in the relationship.
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