Supreme Court voids New York minimum wage law for women
The Supreme Court ruled 5 to 4 that New York 1933 minimum wage law was unconstitutional as applied to women, limiting states from setting women’s wages. Justice Butler led the majority, while Chief Justice Hughes and Justices Brandeis Stone and Cardozo dissented in part. The decision prompted mixed reactions from labor and officials in New York and Washington.
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Albany
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Witnesses assail Townsend old age pension leadership in Congress hearing
Four witnesses testifying before a House investigative committee criticized the Townsend movement. They accused leaders of losing sight of the movement’s intent and said it was in the hands of racketeers. They urged reorganization and condemned Townsend, Wunder, and Kiefer for contempt, while dismissing the Long alliance as a fatal blunder.
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N. C
Robert E. Clements
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Clements
Huey P. Long
Gerald K. Smith
Long Movement
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F. E. Townsend
Hawks
J. B. Kiefer
Chicago
Democratic Leaders Draft Walter Huxman for Governor
Democratic leaders in Kansas draft Walter Huxman of Hutchinson as a gubernatorial candidate to challenge Republican front runner Alfred M. Landon. Huxman is backed by Harry Woodring and Guy Helvering, facing opposition from Jonathan M. Davis and Townsend Old Age Pension supporters.
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Hutchinson, Kas
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Potatoes Growing Along Edge of Lake in LynCHburg
In LynCHburg on College Lake the city planted potatoes by moon phase to aid growth and they are thriving despite drought. Superintendent George H. Reed notes a good stand and warns crop loss if rain does not come soon. A bean crop sown by moonlight is likewise healthy and irrigation will begin after sunset if drought persists.
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Lynchburg
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George H. Reed
FDR Addresses Farm Women At Big Convention
President Roosevelt told the 6500 farm women at the White House that new substitutes are needed when new ideas fail and rural purchasing power boosts city prosperity. He pledged to undo past mistakes and not repeat harmful economic practices as he spoke at the Associated Countrywomen of the World gathering with delegates from 16 countries.
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Wallace
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Ceylon
Latvia
Olga Kulitan
Marshall's Town Government To Be Broken Up
Fauquier County Circuit Court underway to dissolve the Marshall town charter after a vote in favor of dissolution. Judge Alexander ordered Wallace-N. Tiffany to audit municipal assets and liabilities with a report due June 29. A rival faction blocked a $23,000 water bond. an $18,000 PWA grant had been allotted.
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Warrenton
Marshall
Fauquier County
J. R. H. Alexander
Wallace — N. Tiffany
Two Questioned About Activities Of Black Legion
Detroit police detained two employers of the public fighting commission for questioning about a Black Legion meeting that preceded the execution of Charles A Poole. Louis Womack and Michael Layton were brought to 17 in custody as investigators seek warrants and court examinations tomorrow before Judge Ralph W Lindy.
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Black Legion
Detroit
Public Fighting Commission
Charles A. Poole
Louis Womack
Michael Layton
Apologies To Joe Flickinger Correction Notice
The Star apologizes to Joe Flickinger for a typographical error near yesterday's report. It incorrectly stated his pole vault record at Franklin Field last Saturday as 11 feet 3 inches. the correct height is 13 feet 3 inches.
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Franklin Field
Joe
Handley
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