Mills Case Holds NRA Act Inapplicable To Local Gas Stations
In Baltimore on July 13 Judge W Calvin Chestnut ruled Herman Mills, operator of gas stations in Hagerstown Frederick and Chambersburg, did not engage in interstate commerce and therefore the National Industrial Recovery Act could not force him to stop giving premiums with gasoline sales. The decision dismissed an NRA injunction and noted constitutional rights protected individuals while recognizing the code’s reach over interstate petroleum trade. Mills had refused to discontinue the practice despite NRA warnings. the order also cited a separate $100 fine for a lumber dealer refusing to sign the lumber code on religious grounds.
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Many Cars Pass Through Square On Tourism Traffic Check
A Public Square traffic check by Patrolman Harold B. Kiser records cars from 25 states plus Cuba and the District of Columbia passing through before 11 p.m. The list includes New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, New Jersey, Virginia, Illinois, Delaware, California, and others.
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Local Businessman Fails to Join Industrial Code Group
The defendant had not signed the code agreement nor joined the lumbermen's organization. The court was told the government requires conformity with codes, not membership. Martin promised to amend his price scale to conform and received a minimal fine. Also, Westminister, July 13, State's Attorney Brown announced his Republican bid for Congress in the Second District. The district includes Harford, Carroll, Baltimore counties and part of Baltimore City, currently represented by Democrat William P. Cole Jr.
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Johnson Will Not Retract Remarks About Germany
General Hugh Johnson recovery administrator arrived in Omaha after denouncing recent executions in Germany and affirmed he spoke as an individual not for the State Department. He said he would not retract his statements and defended NRA gains while condemning violence in Mexico and Villa Savages. He planned to proceed to Portland, Oregon. Sugar seized with illegal liquor was turned over to Cumberland nursery.
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Noel Coward Kept Unconscious After Appendix Operation
In London on July 13 Noel Coward, actor and playwright, remained unconscious after appendicitis surgery. His physician said the operation was performed just in time to save his life and recovery is expected. He suffered an attack during the play Conversation Piece but completed the performance.
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Artist Joseph R. Rigby Dies After Long Press Career
Pittsburgh July 13 report says Joseph R. Rigby a pioneer of the comic strip and for 31 years an artist with the Pittsburgh Press has died. He began with the New York World and later worked for the Brooklyn paper.
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Korn Remover Ad Promises Pain Free Corn Care
An advertisement touts a product called E- Korn Remover that softens corns and removes the core with no cutting. It claims pain relief and skin softening with easy safe use, priced at 35¢ at Peoples' Service Drug Stores and other druggists.
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Eagle Coming to Pittsburgh in 13
John Exmere of Hazelton and Kasi ga rage man cannot drive a motor car and has never owned one.
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