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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1935
Page
6
An offer from the Postum Company promises a full week’s supply of Postum health drink at no cost to anyone who writes for it. The request is directed to Adry and invites readers to request the free trial.
The article reports Senator Hiram Johnson’s attack on U.S. ratification of World Court protocols and four reservations to the measure. It notes President Roosevelt urging early ratification and mentions Senate leaders delaying a vote. Also covered is the Saar plebiscite results and reported Nazi ramifications in Europe.
State witnesses including handwriting experts testify Hauptmann authored ransom notes. The court moves to the finding of the child’s body near Hopewell New Jersey. Investigators recount the ransom certificate tie and Hauptmann’s writings while defense counters. Family witnesses Isidor Plakualech and relatives testify to support or challenge guilt.
The 10 Saar will be returned to Germany on March 2 after a special committee decision. Berlin is to be officially notified, but opposition is expected as France pushes Article 43 of the Veronikos treaty to demilitarize the area. The move risks triggering Allied demobilization of Brown Shirts and Navi storm troops from the territory.
The Roosevelt proposal for a federal state social security program spurs strong support from administration allies and sharp opposition led by Senator Borah. Hearings began in the Senate Finance Committee as the House Ways and Means delay action to study the plan. The package envisions compulsory unemployment insurance funded by a payroll tax, old age pensions, maternity and crippled assistance, and increased health and public aid spending, with substantial federal and state cost sharing and reserves noted in the cabinet report.
The Bureau of Mail of the Interstate Commerce Commission proposes revision of all mail routes to curb potential destruction of commercial ablation. An investigation found most routes incur losses. 19 routes to rise, 11 to fall, with some unchanged. Increases start at fractional cents per mile for routes under 800 pounds per mile. reductions up to 1.75 cents per mile. Tables show payments to 31 companies, warning that continuing current losses could endanger the industry.
Four convicts overpowered two guards at Bon Quentin prison and abducted four state prison board members before fleeing in a state car. A two hour manhunt ended with the capture of all fugitives after a running gun battle. one killer and two hostages were wounded. Subsequent unrest raises alarms about inmate housing and guard staffing.
The article outlines three paths for NRA's future: permanent national codes with broad wage and hour controls, extended temporary measures, or amended SRAs. It notes President approval shaping the issue, industry coverage gaps in codes, and pending questions on bar gains clauses amid broader economic and international tensions.
A Brisbane weekly weighs a daring 18 hour nonstop flight from Hawaii to California. It questions U S defense in light of Amelia Earhart style cross ocean travel and asks readers to consider what five to ten thousand bombing planes could achieve from Asia or Europe.
The author muses how government subsidies for not farming tobacco mirror past supports not to grow cotton wheat or raise pigs. They praise financial incentive relief after a life driven by necessity and wonder if publishers could ever be paid for writing editorials in the future.
Washington reports that Roosevelt may urge only $10 monthly for old age pensions while arguing that $40 would transform the lives of millions reliant on charity. The correspondent questions the impact of a low figure on elderly dependents and urges a fuller, nation worthy sum.
A passage criticizes U S plans to attack Japan and questions whether acquiring Alaska and the Philippines justifies war. It contrasts Spanish American War gains with potential future conquests and warns against burning Japanese lands in an air bombardment to obtain more territories.
The report notes Uncle Sam collected over 900000 dollars daily from liquor taxes in 1934, with total revenues around 374.6 million dollars. It cites spirits distilled in America at 12.2 million dollars and imported spirits at 15 million, plus imports of wines at 100 thousand, reflecting strong demand and public tolerance for taxation.
A narrative about teaching adults to understand a child by imagining the child’s feelings. Two women discuss George the toddler and Charles the infant, noting how perspective helps caregivers respond with patience and nurture. The piece urges taking a child’s viewpoint to build trust and obedience.
St Pauls Methodist Mptscopal church at Northport Long Island reports half of its $0 000 debt funded ten days after a payoff plan was adopted. The plan by the Church Financing Bureau of New York aims to clear the debt in 36 months without new contributions. Members are asked to lend small sums repaid in 20 years with a life endowment policy funded by the church. Loans cover interest bearing debt and premiums are said to be cheaper than prior rates.
The Mormon cricket is a mountain insect pest in the United States since 1843, prevalent in Colorado Idaho Wyoming and Montana. It migrates in dense bands that can cover up to a square mile, moves continuously from spring to fall, and climbs fences or houses rather than go around obstacles.
A New York woman hosted a function with Mrs Withiam Astor, then dowager of the Astor family. Days later Mrs Astor, asked about the bohemian atmosphere, named Z. T. Morgan and Edith Wharton as invited guests.
A fragment claims Dr. Pierce's Pellets suit women for laxative relief and cathartic effect. The text mentions pellets used for bowel and stomach comfort in a simple, promotional tone.
A quirky finance column notes a paradox where when a bank holds liquid novels, the value becomes liquid gold. The piece uses playful wordplay to connect liquidity with literature and hidden assets.
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