Reconstruction board reshapes NRA leadership and policy
President Roosevelt announces a major reorganization of the National Recovery Administration appointing Donald Richberg as chairman of a new administrative board with six other members including Clay Williams Arthur White Sidney Hillman and Leon Henderson. The plan includes shifting judicial duties and primacy over board decisions to the director. The Federal Advisory Council criticizes administration monetary policy urging a return to sound principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh
Johnson
Nrams
Donald R. ‘Richberg
New Deal
Roosevelt
National Recovery
Clay Williams
Reynolds Tobacco Company
Arthur D. Whiteside
Dun & Bradstreet
Sidney Hillman
Amalgamated Clothing Workers
Richberg
Federal Advisory Council
Federal Reserve System
Federal Reserve Act
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve Districts
Johnson to Resign NRA Role Amid Final Reports
The designation of General Johnson as accepted by the President takes effect October 15. He will finish his NRA work with a final report and is said to be writing his life story. Reports say he could head industrial relations for a large Midwestern manufacturers group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
General Johnson
NRA
Justice Brandeia
Supreme Court
Brandeis
Johnson d
Business Leaders and Roosevelt Clash Over Recovery Efforts
The article notes tension between organized business and the President over economic recovery. It reports that business leaders fear excessive inhibitions and noncooperation, while the Chamber seeks a clear statement of future intentions. Roosevelt responds with a smile and a joke as questions on expenditures budget balancing currency stabilization and govern seek clarity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Washington
Ickes Announces Ambitious Chicago Housing Project
Secretary Ickes of the Interior, head of the Public Works Administration, unveils a $12.5 million family housing plan in Chicago to replace 87 blocks with small apartments for 3,000 families. Condemnation actions begin in federal court as negotiations proceed, targeting a largely Italian descent community with government built dwellings and social facilities through the Federal Housing Corporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interior
Ickes
Federal Public Works Administration
Chicago
Federal Court
PWA
Moscow
Vienna
Federal Housing Corporation
Grace Abbott Resigns Children’s Bureau Post for Academic Move
ISS Grace Abbott leaves the director post at the children’s bureau after years of service. She becomes professor of public welfare administration at the University of Chicago and editor of the Social Service Review, drawing praise from Washington colleagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iss Grace Abbott
Children’s Bureau
Washington
Miss Abbott
University of Chicago
Social Service Review
Rainbow Defeats Sopwith as America's Cup Stays Home
Rainbow skippered by Harold Vanderbilt wins four straight races to retain the America’s Cup against Sopwith’s Endeavour after a protest over a minor rule infraction is dismissed. The British challenger had won two races and seemed poised to take the trophy before the final results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
T. C. M. Sopwith
Harold
Vanderbilt
Rainbow
Sopwith
Endeavour
England
Roosevelt Ends Textile Strike and Sets Mediation Board
President Roosevelt calls off the great textile strike after approving the mediation board report led by Gov. John G. Winant. Workers are recalled to mills from Maine to Alabama as a new board with Chief Justice Walter P. Stacy Admiral Henry A. Wiley and James Mullennbach is named to settle labor disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Special Mediation Board
John G. Winant
New Hampshire
Maine
Alabama
Steel Labor Relations Board
Chilef
Walter P. Stacy
North Carolina
Henry A. Wiley
James Mullenbach
Chicago
Textile Strike and Unionization Push on National Stage
The National Labor Relations Board receives appellate authority from the Textile Board while remaining outside executive review. The board investigates numerous charges that mill owners discriminated against strikers, fueling renewed strike demands directed to Francis J. Gorman. United Textile Workers leaders press plans to unionize the entire industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Labor Relations Board
Textile Board
United Textile Workers
Queen Mary Christened in Clydebank by Queen Victoria
VicTary of England accompanied by King George and the prince of Wales attended Clydebank Scotland where the Cunard White Star liner Queen Mary was launched. The 78000 ton ship was christened with Australian champagne breaking a bottle on its bow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
King George
Prince of Wales
Clydebank
Scotland
Chicago Packers Grant Light Wage Increase Across Big Firms
Four major Chicago packing firms Swift Armour Wilson and Cudahy have approved a light per cent wage rise totaling more than 10 million dollars annually for their workers. The increases followed negotiations with plant labor conference boards, which include equal representation from employees and management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Swift
Armour
Wilson and Cudahy
Hauptmann Faces New York Grand Jury in Lindbergh Case
Hauptmann, a German ex soldier and carpenter, was indicted by a New York grand jury on extortion related to the Lindbergh kidnapping. Col onel Lindbergh and his wife testified in New York while detectives uncovered more ransom cash and matching handwriting. Authorities anticipate indicting accomplices and New Jersey plans to try Hauptmann as the kidnapper and killer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foy Dence
New York
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Lindbergh
Los Angeles
John F. Condon
Jassie
Hauptmann
Isidor Fische
Germany
Beavers
Europe
New Jersey
Typhoon Ravages Osaka Kobe Kyoto Region
Over two thousand people die as a powerful typhoon devastates Osaka Kobe and Kyoto industrial zones. Thousands are injured and property losses exceed 100 million dollars. Army munitions plants suffer heavy damage, and fishing and farming losses are severe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Osaka
Kobe
Kyoto
Russian envoy pushes for permanent peace conference with US
Maz Litvinov urged the League of Nations to pursue a lasting peace conference with US participation. He asked the league council to seek a report on resuming the world disarmament conference with a view to success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maz Litvinov
League of Nations Assembly
Russia
United States
League Council
Unclear Relief Plans Discussed by Roosevelt and Mayors Group
The OFAR president has not stated winter relief plans. The executive committee of the United States conference of mayors on unemployment relief has proposed preparatory steps toward creating a nationwide unemployment insurance system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OFAR
Roosevelt
Executive Committee
The
United States Conference of Mayors
Sod High School Brings Education To Sand Hills Districts
Three Brown county Nebraska districts 12 14 and 49 built a sod school in Lakeland consolidated district to provide high school classes. Labor came from volunteers with earth blocks forming walls and roof. E E Holm, ex Ainsworth teacher, led courses funded by district funds and donations. State Superintendent Taylor praised the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Nebraska Plains
Brown County
Lakeland
Sandhills
E. E. Holm
Ainsworth High School
Taylor
Nebraska fiscal year tax receipts total 10.35 million
The Treasury reports Nebraska collected 10,351,054.04 in federal taxes for the last year, with 5,817,711.08 excluding agricultural adjustment taxes. Income taxes reached 2,630,338.71, AAA taxes 4,533,342.96, and corporate income taxes 1,518,138.38. Other notable levies included wheat and flour taxes 3,198,376.10, hog levies 1,031,867.02, and electrical energy taxes 301,240.15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Nebraska
Treasury Department
National Industrial Recover Act
Nebreska
Study of Prison Industries In Nebraska Under Way
A survey to assess the feasibility of small prison industries at Nebraska’s penitentiary and reformatory to employ idle inmates is in progress. Mrs. Nellie G. Benson, chairwoman of the board of control, notes discussions with other states finding small scale industries a potential solution. The Nebraska board of control has discussed similar plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Nebraska Penitentiary and Reformatory
Nellie G. Benson
Board of Control
Benson
Nebraska Board of Control
Harvest Yields Ranging By Nebraska Panhandle Farms
Western Nebraska Panhandle farmers report harvest progress with best fields at about 36 bushels per acre and average around 25. Drought and extreme heat reduced yields. In Chappell a $15000 fund funds a new public library to house paintings and etchings donated by Mrs. Orfoenna Chappell, including works by Whistler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska Panhandle
Chappell
Orfoenna, Chappell
Chicago
Charles Chappell
Union Pacific Railroad
Tobacco crop grown on Grand Island garden tract
Charles Starr a railroad worker raised a tobacco crop on an irrigated 48 by 27 foot garden at Grand Island. Seeds started in a greenhouse and moved outdoors as summer began. Plants reached seven feet with 20 inch leaves and the harvest is stored in Starrs garage and basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Island
Charles Starr
Starr
Apple growers expect 50 percent crop in Nebraska City area
Orchard region around Nebraska City anticipates a crop about half normal with harvest starting this month. Despite 60 percent of normal yield, value may match last year as drought and heat in midsummer offset favorable spring conditions. First grade apple prices may rise slightly from last fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Orchard
Nebraska City
Alfalfa Seed Boom Highlights Seward County Crop
Henry Campbell notes this year’s alfalfa crop in Seward County is the greatest asset for farmers, yielding high quality seed and hay. Second crop seed yields and a strong third crop harvest push seed output to five to eight bushels per acre, with about twelve carloads raised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Campbell
Seward
Campbell
Nebraska Good Roads chief warns against road fund diversion
W B Cheek, president of the Nebraska Good Roads association, urged that recent road funds not be diverted as the group prepares for its Hastings convention on October 10. He said higher highway funding is needed to support new construction and proper maintenance, noting that revenue reductions shift burdens rather than lower taxes and that roads are vital for employment in public works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Cheek
Nebraska Good Roads Association
Association
Hastings
Cheek
Nebraska corn harvest crippled by drought and low yields
B W Jones reports only 4 to 6 percent of Nebraska corn will be husked in the field. Mid month data show winter wheat sowing progressing but moisture deficiency leaves soil well below normal. Cattle and sheep feeding are at half usual levels as hay and corn fodder are hauled into drought areas. Corn husked ranges from 1 percent in south central to just over 20 percent in the west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
B. W. Jones
Jones
Platte Valley
Also Mentioned on This Page
NRA— Textile Industry Board
Edward W. Pickard
Western Newspaper Union
Donald Richberg
Gov. Winant
Bruno Hauptmann
Build High School OF
SOD
State News
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!