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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1933
Page
7
A list of attendees shows men and women invited to organize under the national recovery program. The meeting, at 745 o'clock in the Hotel Alexander ballroom, aims to mobilize the drive to employ six million people by Labor Day. The long roster includes John B. Ferguson, L. Vinton Hershey, Frank L. Bentz, and many others.
Attorney General William Preston Lane of Hagerstown told Baltimore Kiwanis members that patriotic citizens would not bicker over the National Recovery Act's constitutionality but would support a single comprehensive plan to lift the country from its low mood. He noted some doubt exists about constitutionality but argued federal police powers cover it and argued it is no more unconstitutional than the wartime draft act.
DETROIT July 28 The Chrysler Corp general manager T T Keller announced that from August 11 hourly wage scales will rise 20 percent over the March levels. The increase follows a prior 10 percent raise implemented last week for 46,000 wage earners and salaried employees nationwide, with the second boost applying only to hourly workers.
American aviator Jimmie Mattern lifted off from Edmonton at 9:45 am B.S.T. bound for Winnipeg and Taranto en route to New York. Pilot of the plane was T. M. Reid nicknamed Pat.
Washington July 28. Merchants and shopkeepers rush to sign reemployment agreements under President Roosevelts program. The blue eagle poster prompts quick action as thousands pledge to shorten hours raise wages and create jobs with signed documents headed to Washington. Post offices report widespread compliance and communities verify adherence to federal instructions.
Benjamin Myers Sr of this city, formerly of the Indian Springs section, displays the skin of an 18 year old rattlesnake he killed at the foot of Hearthstone Mountain near Indian Springs. The snake had fifteen rattles. rattles do not grow after age three, indicating its age. Rattlesnakes in this area have become scarce with few found.
Cleveland reports the Rubber Manufacturers Association will submit a proposed code to General Hugh S. Johnson in Washington. The code, backed by Baker, solidifies arbitration power to resolve disputes within the industry and may exceed Roosevelt era standards.
David Sollenberger appeared before Magistrate Richard Sweeney on a charge of assaulting Bessie Bishop. After yesterday's trial he returned to finish the job and blackened Bishop's eyes. He was sentenced to 60 days in jail, filed an appeal, and gave bond.
Anti repealists urge United Prohibition forces to present evidence of fraud they claim affected Tennessee's vote against the 18th amendment. They want authorities to investigate and expose those guilty and, if possible, punish them.
In Easton on July 28, about 70,000 silk workers are ordered to strike in protest of textile codes still under consideration and those in effect. The American Federation of Silk Workers, led by Russell W. Wood, demands a separate silk code and a $15 weekly minimum, opposing cotton and wool code terms. The strike remains in effect until a living wage is secured, with a public hearing on August 2 highly anticipated.
HOLLYWOOD July 28 A woman tossed eyes at David Hutton husband of Aimee Semple McPherson Hutton as he appeared in his singing act at a theater here last night. She was booked at the police station on a charge of disturbing the peace and gave the name Jane Jones 27. Police said she was not a member of Angelus Temple. Hutton, a former choir leader at the temple, has sued McPherson for divorce. He began his vaudeville career last week in Long Beach.
Florida counties prepare for a tropical disturbance moving toward the coast from about 400 miles east. Reports say the storm may approach tonight unless it veers, with hurricane velocity winds near the center. Six killed at St Christopher as the disturbance tracked northwest near Great Inagua. A separate note from Grand Turk recalls a recent hurricane damage to salt works and the American schooner Adams driven to sea.
New York July 28 The Dun and Bradstreet trade review reports ongoing expansion in business and trade with minimal signs of midsummer recession. The buying movement remains strong, retail demand shows only narrow lull, and industrial schedules stay near peak levels. Codes adoption may cut output to balance with consumer purchasing power.
The governing committee announced regular trading hours from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. will resume next Monday. The exchange will be closed on all Saturdays through September 2, reflecting summer scheduling.
Paterson N J July 28 Michael Scire drank 12 quarts of 32 beer in a contest to show it was not intoxicating. Five others dropped out early and Scire continued for 16 more minutes gulping 184 ounces. Dr B F Smith of Ridgewood examined him and found him not intoxicated.
Washington July 28 Wheat now shows the United States will press its own remedies. By August 21 a world conference in London will seek an international agreement to curb production. Secretary Wallace said farmers will be told within about ten days how many acres to cut and how many bushels to produce from each state allotment. Each surrendered bushel nets the farmer about 28 cents after taxes and deductions, with the rest used to cover administrative costs.
Potomac Edison announces completion of a 33 000 volt high tension line from Elue Ridge to Thurmont. Upon connection to Waynesboro in about a month, the grid will serve Waynesboro Blue Ridge Summit and Pen Mar. The 15 mile run was completed without a major mishap, a record for the work.
August Klecka, Baltimore Democratic leader, was appointed by President Roosevelt to serve as United States marshal for Maryland. This confirmation places Klecka as a key federal law enforcement official for the state.
A 59 year old Boston school principal Mrs Mabel A Grogan was found shot in a brook near Warick Massachusetts. Her daughter Mrs Ruth Comp ton 80 wife of state engineer Warren W Compton confessed to the murder after husband drove them to Watertown police. Compton said the daughter had nervous breakdown and had spent part of April in a mental institution. The motive given was fear of her mother being buried alive. The daughter planned to kill herself and her husband and turned over a loaded revolver. She was arraigned in Orange district court on murder charges.
Glenn Donald Shustrom, once from Galesburg Illinois, was electrocuted at 12 08 AM Central time in the state prison for the murder of Alberta Knight a 12 year old girl of Whiting Indiana The execution ended pleas of clemency based on intoxication and alleged hereditary insanity. A second brief item notes can collection in South End August 1 and North End August 2 to ensure timely pickup.
The letter from State Forester F W Bessey to the Chamber of Commerce notes that work on Fort Frederick will occur this summer or fall under the Public Works program. Congress man David J Lewis has pushed for the restoration, and the chamber will coordinate support to determine scope and timing for a likely substantial project.
Funkstown resident Harvey Kershner, delivering produce, sustained minor cuts and bruises when his truck collided at a Pratt Street intersection with a speeding car in Baltimore. The auto driver was seriously injured and transported unconscious to a city hospital. both vehicles were badly damaged.
Washington issued instructions to mobilize in a major peace time drive aimed at returning six million unemployed workers to work by Labor Day. The Chamber of Commerce opener meetings organized a military style command chain with a general, lieutenant general, three colonels and multiple majors and captains to oversee manpower, canvass blocks, and survey unemployed workers for trade adaptability.
General Hugh S. Johnson arrived in Detroit by army plane and pledged to stay until the auto industry's formal recovery code is completed and signed. He cited wage increase resolutions and said adding workers is essential, predicting the automotive code will be adopted within days as part of the recovery plan.
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