Nazi Economic Dictatorship and New Deal Tensions
A survey of Germany under Nazi economic policy and Schmitt as economics dictator, amid rising economic crisis, wage and employment tactics, and hints of retreat from communism. Parallel coverage of Roosevelt era New Deal organs, NRA, Richberg leadership, and calls for reform to curb monopolies.
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Germany
NRA
Caffery
Ditler
Kurt Schmitt
Schmitt
Hitler
Reich
Berlin
Bavarian Alps
General Goering
Rudolph Hess
France
Barthou Seeks British Alignment Against Germany
French Foreign Minister Ouis Barthou traveled to London to urge Great Britain to join France in a war alliance. Observers doubt any real satisfaction will be granted as reports of the proposal provoke opposition in parliament and cautious reactions from the cabinet.
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Ouis Barthou
London
Great Britain
France
Germany
Barthou
Austrian Chancellor Dollfuss Reshapes Cabinet to Crush Nazis
Chancellor Engelbert Dollfuss reorganizes his Austrian cabinet taking on public safety defense foreign affairs and agriculture posts. Maj Emil Fey is replaced by Prince Von Starhemberg as vice chancellor to suppress anti government activity. Dollfuss recalls Stephen Tauschnitz as undersecretary of foreign affairs, signaling harsher stance. Bomb attacks in Vienna escalate as opposition claims rise and Dollfuss warns opposition must end.
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Germany
Engelbert Dollfuss
Austria
Maj
Emil Fey
Prince von Starhemberg
Hitler
Dollfuss
Stephen Tauschnitz
Vienna
Swedish explorer R Sven Hedin captured in Turkestan
The famed Swedish explorer R Sven Hedin and about a dozen companions were taken captive for a second time by Gen Ma Chung and his bandit force in eastern Turkestan. Reported captives were taken with Hedin during the incident.
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R. Sven Hedin
Ma Chung
Turkestan
Hedin
Ambassdor Jefferson Caffery Targeted in Cuban Plot
Cuban authorities uncovered an extensive assassination plot against Ambassador Jefferson Caffery. About seventy five former army officers were arrested as documentary proof was seized. Guns and munitions warehoused. Police chief Jose Pedraza said ABC faction aided the plot to strike police stations and army barracks in a night attack. Calls for resignation of President Mendieta floated in Havana with possible replacement by Fulgencio Batista.
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BRS
Cuba
Island Republic
Jefferson Caffery
Jose Pedraza
Havana
ABC Political Society
Mendieta
Fulgencio Batista
Tornado Strikes Southern Illinois. Jacksonville Hard Hit
A tornado swept four counties in southern Illinois with Jacksonville suffering severe damage. Dozens were injured and property losses are estimated at about one million dollars as hundreds of historic trees were uprooted or destroyed.
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Ilinois
Jacksonville
Government estimates show U S heat production at record low
Government report projects the United States will produce the lowest heat output since 1896. For the second year since 1890 the yield will fall short of domestic consumption, with five leading grain crops totaling about 450 million bushels below last year and 1.588 billion below the 1927–31 average.
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United States
Government crops forecast for wheat and corn shocks readers
The report estimates a wheat crop of 484 million bushels, 16 million below the prior forecast. It also projects a corn crop of 2.118 billion bushels, well under private forecasts of 2.334 billion, though expected to cover shortfalls in other feeds. Last year’s corn was 2.33 billion, with a five year average of 2.516 billion.
Movie Censorship Push Shifts in Hollywood and McCracken Case
The World Civil Service Commission of the Methodist Church backs anti-vice efforts targeting moving pictures. Ten major studios agree to allow exhibitors to skip pre July 15 1934 releases with moral protests, altering block booking at a potential ten million dollar cost. Separately the DC Court of Appeals may nullify a ten day jail sentence for Senator contempt in McCracken's case, sending it to the Supreme Court.
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World Civil Service Commission
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Evanston, IL
Legion of Decency
Joseph I. Breen
Will Hays
Hays
Hollywood
William P. McCracken, Jr
Senate
District of Columbia Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
McCracken
Airmail Committee
Ickes Says PWA Funds Largely Allocated
Secretary Ickes warns thousands of PWA applicants will be disappointed as most money is allocated or earmarked. Roosevelt has turned over about 400 million of the 500 million authorized for public works, with 100 million possibly to follow. He notes the theory remains that 400 million will be spent in addition to the original appropriation.
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Donald Richberg
Roosevelt
NRA
Johnson
Federal Trade Commission
Senator Borah
Richberg
James Hamilton Lewis
Illinois
Lewis
PWA
Ickea
Ickes
Editorial workers picket first for Long Island Press
Leaders of the American and New York newspaper guilds picket the Jamaica L I based Long Island Press for union triumph. The Press claims union operation across its mechanical departments and NRA compliance, while Heywood Broun and colleagues oppose the move and seek government prosecution of the Press for alleged NRA bargaining violations.
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New York
Long Island Press
Jamaica
L. I
NRA
Heywood Broun
Communist agitators spark New Jersey farm strike setback
Government conciliator intervened in a New Jersey farm strike and found red influence caused most trouble. Arrangements were made for the workers to return on terms previously in effect. Communists are said to play a major role in at least ten large strikes now ongoing.
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New Jersey
Republicans Show Signs of Renewal Ahead of Congress
The GOP marks its eightieth birthday in Jackson Michigan with speeches and assurances of victory. National Chairman Fletcher leads in Chicago for high level closed conferences as the party eyes the forthcoming congressional campaign.
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Republican Party
Jackson
Mich
Fletcher
Chicago
Roosevelt Begins 12 Day Pacific Voyage Across the Pacific
President Roosevelt makes brief visits to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands to inspect projects and reassure residents. The Houston sails to Carta gen a Colombia then Balboa and Panama City where he dines with President Arias. He proceeds through the canal and heads to Honolulu on a 12 day voyage.
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Roosevelt
Puerto Rico
Virgin Islands
Houston
Cartagena
Colombia
Canal
Balboa
Panama City
Arias
Pacific
Honolulu
Myers Sees Small Farm Bankruptcy Under Frazier Lemke Act
Governor W. S. Myers touring the Midwest with George M. Brennan and 8S. M. Garwood reports 12 000 names dropped from Nebraska registration rolls and predicts only a very small minority of farmers will enter bankruptcy to save homes under the Frazier Lemke act. He cites FCA loans surpassing a billion dollars since 1933 with most distressed mortgage cases relieved and over 86 percent of land bank loan installments paid on time.
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Omaha
Drouth
W. S. Myers
Farm Credit Administration
Wilth George M. Brennan
Federal Intermediate Credit Bank
8S. M. Garwood
Myers
Midwest
Cheyenne
FCA
Land Bank
Commissioner
Federal Land Banks
Nebraska Births Stay Above U S Averages In 1933
Census figures show Nebraska 1933 birth rate 17.1 per 1000, above national 16.4. Infant deaths 1,192 yield 50 per 1000 live births, below 58.2 national rate. City rates vary with hospital presence Beatrice 27 birth rate, Grand Island 19.8, Lincoln 16.1, Omaha 18.4.
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U.S
Washington, D. C
Nebraska
Census Bureau
Beatrice
Grand Island
Lincoln
Norfolk
North Platte
Omaha
Pruning Cuts Lincoln Nebr unemployment list in June
Lincoln Nebraska's unemployment registrations dropped from 79 975 on May 31 to 67 208 by June 30 after rechecking files and removing inactive cards Francis V Cornell re employment director said June placements totaled 10 006 with 6 661 on PWA projects and 3 345 in private industry Postcard inquiries were sent to all registered unemployed and inactive registrants were dropped from the active list
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Lincoln
Nebraska
Federal
Francis V. Cornell
PWA
Cape Flattering Frock With Large Cape for Full Figures
The 1680 pattern showcases a frock with a deep flared cape ideal for warm weather and larger figures. It hides a full bust and stout arms with pointed seamings and pleated skirts to slim the look, offered in sizes 84 to 46 with 4% yards of 39 inch fabric for size 36.
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Sewing Circle Pattern Department
West Seventeenth Street
New York City
Changing the Game in Crimson Gulch Poker Tales
Cactus Joe recalls a Chicago visitor who taught a novel way to play cards. The town kept him in town for over forty eight hours to recover winnings from contract bridge at poker.
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Crimson Gulch
Cactus Joe
Chicago
Contract Bridge
Glass Arm Golfer and the Bust in the Tee
A brief sports-tinged cartoon caption hints at a lighthearted golf mishap. Two characters discuss a mismatch and a throw, noting a girl’s action with witty banter. The exchange reflects playful newspaper humor of the era.
No-Home Trouble Quip From Office Hours
Witty exchange printed by the Cincinnati Enquirer notes a public jab about leaving work at the office and not bringing it home. The brief quip reflects workplace culture and humor in a local context.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
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Edward W. Pickard
Western Newspaper Union
Aksu
China
Doilfuss
Glass
Manny
New York Sun
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