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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1934
Page
6
Fire crews in Maine work day six protecting homes as drought fuels wildfires. Governor Lehman closed the Adirondacks to the public and federal aid of five million four hundred seventy four thousand dollars was allocated for drought relief across ten states.
Washington reports Harry L. Hopkins estimates 940 million dollars required to meet relief demands through next March. He told the House Appropriations Committee that 640 million covers aid for over four million families from July 1, with about 300 million remaining from last winter’s 950 million. He outlined 50 million for drought relief 50 million for schools and 65 million to buy farm surpluses plus 150 million for AAA purchases. The CCC will be replaced by a three point program and Robert Fechner said 285 million is needed to keep 485 000 enrolled July 1 through March.
Corbeil Ontario June 2 One of the Dionne quintuplets weighs about one pound 12 ounces and lags in progress while the four sisters gain strength. Dr A R Dafoe warns all five remain in danger of death minute by minute as milk nourishment will determine their fate. An overheated stove pipe caused a brief fire scare at the home as Ovila Dionne voices dissatisfaction with Chicago contract terms while promoters seek to bind him to the deal. Large crowds gathered but entry was barred.
FRIDAY night through Sunday partly cloudy conditions with scattered thundershowers in interior areas. Warmer temperatures expected in northwest portions tonight and in eastern regions Sunday across the listed states.
Washington June 2 settle talks between labor and management in the cotton textile industry faced repeated delays. NRA officials and Hugh Johnson moved to avert a general walkout as spokesmen for the United Textile Workers signaled agreement but no firm statement was issued by late aid.
Washington reports show no announcement before 3 p.m. EST as Hugh S. Johnson, national recovery administrator, seeks a settlement to avert a general cotton textile walkout. A 14 day survey proposal for wage and hour changes is discussed and changes to the industrial relations board are rumored amid southern labor leader opposition.
Miami reports a 30 year old R V Johnson of Jakin Georgia filed to withdraw a habeas corpus petition paving way for extradition to Milledgeville. He is said to be the man whose automobile collided with W L Young Stribling fatally injuring the Georgia heavyweight in the ring. The warrant cites a misdemeanor and a Georgia deputy will return Johnson.
A federal three-judge panel refused to restrain the Georgia Public Service Commission from continuing freight rate hearings against railroads. Reductions cannot go below the existing 27 percent enjoined by court order, though no other limits were set.
Mrs. Gabriel Herbener says Sprag gardens in Thomasville and nationwide show first harvests worth about 3500 dollars with about 1000 dollars spent on planting. A portable canning effort will travel countywide to teach and aid families, seeking cash donations and supplies from civic groups to support those unable to access canning resources.
Snow blanketed Montana Washington and Idaho as June began while Milwaukee hit a June record of 103 degrees and Chicago logged 102.2. Forest fires flared in New York Maine and Wisconsin and rains offered relief in the Southwest. A cloud-seeding plan near San Luis Valley was deemed unfeasible. Drought relief funds of 5 476 000 were approved for ten states including Wisconsin North Dakota Kansas Nebraska and Idaho.
Farmers across western Canada celebrate a million-dollar rain ending a 13 day drought from Manitoba to the Alberta border. In Arkansas shipments of hay begin as drought relief networks mobilize with South Dakota requesting feed donations via county agents and Red Cross chairmen.
Belgian Foreign Minister Paul Hymang announced he would exit the Geneva disarmament conference following Sir John Simon. He cited little chance of progress along useful lines, signaling a retreat from the comatose talks.
Solicitor General Claude Smith of the Stone Mountain circuit urged attorneys at the George Bar Association meeting to create a state police force of experienced men to track criminals and present evidence. He said criminals are a hundred years ahead in methods and a modern, efficient system is needed, though he did not detail operations or force structure.
President Roosevelt departed his railroad yard home at 10 57 a m to motor to Groton School in Worcester Mass for a speaking engagement this evening.
A sudden heart attack killed W. Howard Flowers in Tallahassee while on business. He, with his son W. H. Flowers Jr and Zack Varnedoe, sought medical help after chest pain, but he died in his hotel room before resuscitation. Relatives were notified and community grief spread quickly.
Negotiations for peace in capital labor strife continued today with conferences in Washington seeking to avert widespread strikes in steel and textile sectors. In Toledo electrical workers suspended a 7 a.m. strike after a 20 percent wage rise, while a Toledo automotive strike looms as federal mediator predicts a settlement soon amid riots and injuries.
New York on June 2 reports the navy marching up Fifth Avenue in a march step salute to nearly one million residents. Over 5,000 sailors from U S fleets ships paraded from Washington Square to W 9th Street amid cheering crowds, with Major LaGuardia Admiral Sellers and other officials in attendance.
Maxwell Texas June 2 Prank Mueck charged with the double murder of his sister Nora Mueck acting postmaster and his cousin Wille Weddige aged 1 years old. He was turned over to authorities for custody.
London reports reliable sources stating Great Britain has reached an understanding with President Roosevelt on war debts and will make a token payment in June. Official comment says officials are studying Roosevelt's message with interest.
Congress faced a looming relief and funding clash as the House and Senate debated a massive general appropriations bill. Officials noted deficits for the year and debated limits on relief funds while drought states sought a comprehensive relief plan and grid improvements.
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