Labor discontent and economic outlook in 1933 reviews
A review cites AFL President William Green urging a broad production push to cut unemployment. It notes 8.35 million jobless overall and 10.96 million in industry, with 2.22 million jobs created by conservation camps. The National Industrial Conference Board warns declines in payrolls and hours, while the Chamber signals improving business sentiment. Supreme Court action questions NRA code constitutional status in timber industry cases.
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William Green
American Federation of Labor
Green
Roosevelt
United States Chamber of Commerce
United States Supreme Court
W. L Grubb
Federal District Court
Birmingham
Ala
Supreme Court
Disputed labor pleas clash with union strategy in strike era
Thoughtful commentators note the tension between William Green calling for more jobs and organized labor pushing for large strikes to enforce unionization and the closed shop. The dispute erupts amid mass unemployment as chains including A and P face actions in Milwaukee and other cities, affecting thousands.
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William Green
Great Atlantic Sn
Henry Ford on Washington actions and economic recovery
Henry Ford says Washington's steps matter little to recovery and comments on current national policy. He argues that market forces and production drive progress more than political moves. He criticizes federal measures he views as ineffective and urges practical business actions.
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Henry Ford
Washington
Ing
Roosevelt Plans 5 Percent Pay Restoration for Federal Workers
President Roosevelt announced that starting July 1 1985 the 5 percent pay cut from federal salaries will be eliminated. The Treasury admitted taxpayers will fund about fifty million dollars annually for 700000 benefiting employees as cost of living rises. He predicted substantial living cost increases within eight months to justify the restoration.
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Roosevelt
Treasury Department
Eese
Gruening Probes Virgin Islands in Corruption Charges
R Ernest Gruening travels to the Virgin Islands amid a congressional inquiry petition by Paul C. Yates against the islands administration. Yates, former executive assistant to Gov Pearson, accuses waste, corruption and mismanagement, and alleges Ickes mishandles affairs and officials aided Pearson in a public works scandal.
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R. Ernest Gruening
Bureau of Territories and Insular Affairs
Virgin Islands
Congress
Paul C. Yates
Paul M. Pearson
Yates
Washington
Ickes
Islands
Interior Department
Pearson
Secretary of the Interior
T. Webber Wilson
Federal District Court
London Savoy Conference Talks Provoke Mutual Frustration
Cotes anes in London before the Savoy Conference have been unsatisfactory as neither the United States nor Great Britain shows any tangible progress. The remark underscores stalled diplomacy and unclear prospects for agreement.
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London
United States
Great
Britain
Siamese King Threatens Abdication Over New Constitution
K 2X9 Prajadhipok of Siam threatens to abdicate unless the government withdraws a crime measure. Negotiations continue with Byenbie as the king’s secretary frames the dispute as a fight for democratic government principles. Half of Siam's legislative assembly is elected, the rest appointed by the government.
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Peajadhipok
Siam
Byenbie
Siamese Legislative Assembly
Prajadhipek
Mexican government clamps down on Catholic Church
In Mexico federal and state actions target the Roman Catholic church amid a revolt claim. Archbishop Ruiz denounces US intervention while bishops and priests face expulsion. The state of Mexico limits church personnel to 84, converting excess churches to schools and libraries. The Supreme Court rules church buildings become national property. Acting President Rodriguez accuses clergy of opposing socialist education and fomenting revolution.
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Exican
United States
Mexico
Ruiz
Apostolic Delegate
San Antonio
Texas
Supreme Court
Rodriguez
Portes Gisald
Hitler targets church state clash with new German Labor Front
Chancellor Hitler defends separation of church and state while warning against threats to his regime. Berlin observers fear pagan revival and anti Christian actions as the new constitution for the Labor Front consolidates unions and employers assets, amid 16,000 demonstrations nationwide.
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Reich
Berlin
Hitler
Labor Front
Germany
Saar Crisis Looms as Plebiscite Set for January 1986
France and Germany fear unrest in the Saar as a plebiscite scheduled for January 13 1986 decides if the region joins Germany returns to France or stays under League of Nations trusteeship. The Nazi campaign in the region stirs tensions across Europe.
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France
Germany
Saar
League of Nations
Mastodon Tooth Found In De Witt Sandpit
Mrs. Nellie Benson of the state board of control discussed state news shirts and overalls but no action was taken. F P Baker unearthed a mastodon tooth fifteen feet deep weighing seven pounds and nine by three inches at the base. Previous remains include a mastodon knee bone found about two years ago nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Benson
The
State Board of Control
F. P. Baker
de Witt
Nebraska couples mark 50 years in September anniversaries
Seventy three Nebraska couples celebrated fifty year marriages in September as part of 1934 totals reaching 686 for nine months. H A Brainerd, historian of the Nebraska State Press association, notes Mr and Mrs J B McCracken of Blair topped the list with 66 years. Fifty five couples observed golden anniversaries.
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Nebraska
H. A. Brainerd
Nebraska State Press Association
J. B. McCracken
Blair
Nebraska youth awarded Bronze Carnegie hero medal
Henry G. Crellin, 17, of Lyons Nebraska received a Bronze Carnegie hero medal for saving Charlie Loomis from drowning at Lyons on August 17 1932. He withstood Loomis panicky struggles as they drifted from shore until Loomis became unconscious and Crellin towed him to safety.
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Henry G. Crellin
Lyons
Nebraska
Charlies Loomis
Crellin
Loomis
Federal take charge appoints Wilfred Linsert in Omaha
John McPherson announces Wilfred Linsert of Omaha former navy chief quartermaster to lead new federal effort. A score of men will be sent by truck from the Omaha center and about 200 men are expected at the Chadron camp before Christmas.
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John McPherson
Wilfred Linsert
Omaha
Navy
Federal
Omaha Center
M McPherson
Chadron
State flags add to Washington Episcopal Cathedral display
Kentucky Illinois Nebraska Utah and Oklahoma flags now hang in the Triforium gallery of the Washington Episcopal Cathedral choir. The additions were blessed in ceremonies led by Rt. Rev. James B. Freeman, bishop of Washington, joining thirty seven banners in the display. Donors sponsors and state society representatives participated.
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Kentucky
Illinois
Nebraska
Utah
Oklahoma
Triforium
Washington Episcopal Cathedral
James B. Freeman
Washington
Nebraska Work Relief Payroll Tops $100000 For Week
Work relief employment in Nebraska funded by the federal relief administration reached its peak since the CWA program last spring. For the week ended October 13 the payroll totaled 13,890 workers, with $5,752 paid for horse and mule teams, lifting weekly expenditures to $105,608, the first time over the $100,000 mark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Federal Relief Administration
Nebraska plans 41 acre rural rehab homestead project
The plan transfers title to 41 acres in Dakota County Nebraska two miles east of Jackson for a new rural rehabilitation effort. Engineers are at work and construction will soon begin on 16 sites for homes to be built for families to earn a living there.
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Nebraska
Dakota
Jackson
White
Federal plan to buy Nebraska cattle nears 456000 head target
Gramlich predicts the federal government will purchase about 425000 head of cattle from Nebraska farmers by November first and stop by the second week of November. With allocated funds the aim is about 456000 head. The effort is underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Gramlich
Wooden Shoes See Growing Popularity in United States
The New York Sun notes the United States is producing wooden shoes on a large scale, with about a million pairs sold annually. Men wear heavy wooden work shoes, women and children wear wooden sandals, and prices range from 1 to 3 dollars depending on style and material.
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Holland
Wooden
United States
New York Sun
Postum Free Week’s Supply Ad Promises Health Drink
An offer from the Postum Company invites readers to request a full week’s supply of Postum free. Written requests received from interested individuals will be sent the health giving beverage at no charge.
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Postum Company
Fight Crime With Films
Scotland Yard uses motion pictures shown in theaters to identify fugitives. Films display photos and describe appearances and crimes, urging the public to notify the Yard immediately if they spot the suspects.
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Scotland Yard
Collier’s Weekly
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Union
Gov. Pearson
State News
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Republican Committee
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