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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1934
Page
1
Henry Ford of Detroit said the industrial picture is improving and that things are getting better despite widespread price grabs. He noted relief as Congress adjourned, expected steady business, and favored a five day week with a possible six hour day. Ford joked about holding up production for photos of the 1,000,000th newer Ford model.
A farmer in Waterloo Nebraska killed his three older children as they slept then burned his home and killed himself. Officials reported the family faced drought illness and disease in cattle during years of hardship.
Federal judge Charles B. Waris upheld federal legislation abrogating the gold clause in U S bonds. The Bankers Trust Company of New York sued over a 54 6 million issue of railroad bonds claiming Congress lacked authority. The decision says obligations may be paid in currency at face value, a ruling seen as economic upheaval for many issuers.
Georgia's State Press Association gathers in Savannah for annual editors meeting. Mrs Caroline Miller of Baxley, a Pulitzer Prize winner, set to address the session launching tonight. Senator Richard B Russell Jr also scheduled to speak.
Washington reports Rexford Tugwell announced state appointments of the 200 million fund for highway construction. Georgia received 5 113 491 while Florida got 2 661 313 and Texas led with 712 201 253. Other allocations include New York 11 327 921, South Carolina 2 770 954, and Alabama 4 259 842. Funds become available immediately for federal aid highway projects.
Postmaster General James A. Farley told John Marshall College of Law graduates that the new deal protects the rights of the many and that constitutional critics oppose the spirit, not the letter. He argued Chief Justice Marshall would have supported federal powers for national purposes and credited Roosevelt’s legal background with new deal successes.
Paris June 20 General Maxime Weygand inspector general of the French army and Major General C J Grant commander of the London region will discuss problems of the next war and how France wants Great Britain to come to her aid in case of invasion.
In Washington the senator announced he would be unable to visit here because of general office and departmental work. He cited pressing duties and high workload as the reason for postponing the trip.
Jacksonville resident Mr C A Voss and Albany visitor Mr G G Buchanan were among those in town on business yesterday. Crane Park newcomer H C Quarterman plans several weeks with relatives. Mrs Clay arrives from White Plains for two weeks with Gandy and Clay family. Pleurturing illness to J C Vaughn urges community support.
Dr. James S. New of Dexter Georgia, a second year medical student at the University of Georgia Augusta campus, is conducting specialized laboratory work during the summer at the John D Archbolt Memorial Hospital and will return to Augusta as a junior in September.
An earthquake lasting about 30 seconds was felt in San Francisco at 5 40 am. No damage was reported. The shock was also felt in San Mateo where residents described it as quite sharp.
London June 20 Prime Minister J Ramsey MacDonald presented a flawed outline of Britain's naval issues to the American delegation. He reportedly discussed European and Far Eastern problems at length but did not provide a definite plan for the 1935 naval disarmament conference.
New York reports Father James R. Cox, Pittsburgh priest who led a 1932 unemployed march on Washington, supports turning the United States into a fascist state with President Roosevelt as dictator. He told reporters aboard the Manhattan he believes Roosevelt has the qualities for a benevolent dictator and predicts widespread public rally to back such a program.
Iron Age will publish that a secret vote among workers at several United States Steel Corporation plants shows the strike unlikely. The Farrell Works of Carnegie Steel Company, a U. S. Steel subsidiary, had 251 ballots in favor and 3 176 opposed, the highest strike approval.
Berlin reports Franz von Papen offered his resignation after a Sunday speech criticizing parts of the regime. Hitler rejected the move and said the critic could stay, promising to address justified complaints.
Rotary members toured the Thomasville Relief Administration nursery school housed in the Fletcherville building. Miss Hudson described dietetics and feeding plans while Dr. Jenkins and Miss Branham discussed health and disease prevention. Visiting officials included Robert Strickland and Haynes McFadden, guests of Truman Holland.
Washington reports the NRA asks Judge Horton if McRae Georgia county road and revenue workers conform to construction code wage and hour rules. The issue arose after contractors bid 10 cents an hour for 55 hours weekly while the code sets 40 cents and a 40 hour week. William Green of the AFL commented the case may be the first where authorities allegedly encouraged substandard wages.
Baton Rouge June 20 A bill to reestablish the old Louisiana lottery, outlawed 38 years ago in a historic fight, was unanimously favorably reported today by the legislature's ways and means committee.
Havana June 20 United States ambassador Jefferson Caffery said the Cuba United States trade treaty could be concluded late July or early August. He stressed the pact would boost exports and warned the agreement must be fair and mutually advantageous to endure, noting U S exports to Cuba fell from 129 million in 1929 to 25 million in 1933.
Governor Skugene Black of the Federal Reserve Board plans to resign by August 1 unless President Roosevelt persuades him to stay. Black had intended the role as temporary and cites congressional adjournment as part of his timetable. The Hawaiian cruise plan reportedly influenced the delay in leadership change, while reports of James Cox taking the post were not considered serious.
Washington reports the NRA is imposing a limit on free matches with cigars as part of a merchandising plan to set retail prices after a price fixing ban. Retailers may supply one pad per unit or five pads per 25 cigars or ten pads per 50 cigars sold, with broader code approvals pending for cigar manufacturers.
Cuba weighs repudiating about 60 million dollars in private American loans from the Machado era after a special committee advised against payments to bondholders. The Chase National Bank opposes action, seeking a full legal review, with principal creditors listed as Chase, National City Bank, and Continental Illinois Bank and Trust. A moratorium on 52 million in bonds was declared last April.
Judge Knox praised the jury for a verdict that found Harriman guilty on all counts while acquitting Austin. The trial turned on whether depositors’ funds were used to bolster bank stock prices, with Harriman’s defense blaming Austin and Austin asserting he followed instructions.
The new merchandising plan allows retail sale of cigars at prices not below manufacturer-declared levels and sets maximum discounts. It reflects executive action from last night aimed at standardizing pricing across tobacco products.
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