The Brookshire Times from Brookshire, Texas • Page 2

THE BROOKSHIRE TIMES, BROOKSH1RE.TEXAS, FRIDAY, MARCH 1,1935 News Review of Current Events the World Over New Deal Sighs Relief as Supreme Court 0. K's Gold Urges Congress to Extend NRA Two More Years. By EDWARD W. PICKARD Western Newspaper Union. President Rooievelt PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT and the New Dealers breathed easier after the United States Supreme court handed down Its decision sustaining Inval- Idation of "gold clauses" in private contracts, but not on federal bonds.

While It was held that the government must pay off Its bonds In gold or Its equivalent in devalued currency, another ruling that the Court of Claims had no Jurisdiction over such cases means that It would be impossible for holders of federal bonds to collect on their old gold basis. In other words, the holder of a $1,000 federal bond Is entitled to a technical value of $1,690, but In reality It would be Impractical to make any collection of that amount, since the Court of Claims Is the only tribunal before which sulta against the government may be taken, and other courts may not entertain such sulta without a special act of congress. The court also held that those who held gold certificates bad no cause of action and could not sue the government The power of congress to deal with currency was fully upheld. Briefly, the ruling said: 1. Congress has the power fo nullify promises to pay in gold contained in the bonds of private corporations.

2. A gold certificate Is worth only Its face value In present devalued currency. Congressional power over the currency Includes the right to establish circumstances under which gold certificates need not be redeemed "to Cold or Its equivalent Congress has DO authority under Constitution to, abrogate the pay- 'n-gold clause of government no damaee Vau Devanter, Sutherland and Butler, the four so-called conservatives. Satisfaction within the administration was evident at once. Justice McReynolds was spokesman for the dissenters.

He unleashed a ecnthlng attack on the majority views. Bis voice vibrant, he said: "The Constitution as we have known it Is gone." "If given effect, the enactments here challenged will bring about confiscation of property rights and repudiation of national obligations." "No definite delegation of such a power exists; and we cannot believe the farseelng framers, who labored with hope of establishing Justice and securing the blessings of liberty. Intended that the expected government should have authority to annihilate its own obligations and destroy the very rights which they were endeavoring to protect." Notified that Chief Justice Hughes was reading the decision, President Roosevelt went to the cabinet room, where he listened to telephone reports from an aid. Three cabinet officers at his side. The Chief Executive prepared to take swift action to protect the credit of the government in case an adverse decision was handed down, but executive orders were unnecessary.

The carefully prepared program was not needed. WO more years of the NRA, with clarification of policies, more effective enforcement of codes and the granting of "unquestioned power" to the federal government, were urged by the President In a message to congress. The national recovery act terminates June 16 this year. "Abandonment would be unthinkable," he said, naming the act as "the biggest factor in giving re-employment to approximately 4,000,000 people." He said congress must maintain the fundamental principles of the act to establish at least a minimum fair trade practice and labor relations standard, pleading that child labor must stay out and that fixing of wages aud hours was practical and necessary. Answering recent protests of labor, he said: "The rights of employees freely to organize for the purpose of collective bargaining should be fully protected." He urged more strict application of anti-trust laws, condemned monopolies and private price fixing, opposed hindrances to fair competition, and proposed further protection of email en- terprlses against discrimination and oppression.

His suggestions, If adopted, would keep code violators from behind the bars. "The way to enforce laws, codes and regulations relating to Industrial practices Is not to seek to put people In Jail," he said. Admitting some the President was well satisfied that the NRA had done a good Job considering its short existence. "Only carping critics and those who seek political advantage and the right again to Indulge In unfair practices or exploitation of labor or consumers deliberately seek to quarrel over the obvious fact that a great code of law, of order and of decent business cannot be created In a day or a year," Mr. Roosevelt declared.

All details of the legislation were left to congress. While this Is In progress, the senate finance committee proposes to conduct the Nye-McCarran Investigation of the NRA administration and codes. The Judiciary subcommittee reported no funds available, but the Inquiry, which has the President's approval, will be attempted without money. A. CHRISTGAU, demoted from his position of second rank- Ing ofllcer of Oie AAA In the recent shake-up which Involved several alleged radicals, resigned In protest.

Chester C. Davis, administrator, had not accepted the resignation and Secretary of Agriculture Wallace was attempting to persuade Chrlstgau to change bis mind. Wallace hinted that there had been differences between Chrlstgau and A H. Laoterbach. chief of dairy see- over the milk Secretary Wallace Rexford tl 'he de- I.

.1. -uu This gave rise to new rumors that Brain Truster Tugwell will resign before his Influence In the AAA la too severely curtailed by the demotion and ouster of his con freres. Meanwhile amendments to the Agricultural Adjustment act were declared to conceal dangerous, arbitrary and autocratic powers over farmers, manufacturers and distributors of farm products, by the legislative committee of the agricultural Industries conference in Washington. The committee cited the provision that the AAA may require that a licensed processor purchase only from those who sign contracts. It charges that the amendments make no provision for the farm, er to express himself In the matter of licenses, but contain provisions for price control, markets, production and purchasing.

Through indirect restriction of the farmer's market, provisions are equivalent to a licensing of the farmer, according to the committee. "The entire economic life of communities could be directed' from Washington," the committee said. DRUNO RICHARD HADPTMANN escaped the electric chair at least temporarily when a writ of error filed by defense attorneys earned him a stay of the execution sentence which was to be carried out at Trenton, N. March 18. The Bronx carpenter's life is safe at least until September or October, since a further appeal can be made to the court of pardons if the court of errors and appeals fails to uphold the writ.

Lloyd C. Fisher and Frederick A. Pope presented the appeal after a battle with Chief Defense Counsel Edward J. Reilly, who subsequently threatened that either be or Fisher would have to withdraw from the Hauptmann defense. The hearing will probably take place at the next session of the court, which begins May 21.

Part of the dissension among defense attorneys was thought to exist because Reilly never challenged the assumption that the body of the dead baby was that of Lindbergh's son. George H. Foster, former investigator for the defense, declared that seven autopsies were ready jto show that the baby could not have beea Lindy's because it was four inches taller than Charles A. Lindbergh, was In a less Identifiable condition than would have been possible in the mild weather following the kidnaping, and was embalmed. Inmates shot and killed a guard In spectnculnr break from the Oklahoma state prison at Granite, the only male penal Institution administered by a woman warden.

Thirteen were captured shortly afterward and a man-hunt Is on for the others. The fugitives used two guns which had been smuggled to them, forced a "trusty" turnkey to open np for them, corralled 20 visitors In the visitors' room and, using them for a shield, made their escape. Her prison already the subject of Investigation Into Its moral and managerial standards, the warden, Mrs. Q. A.

"Mother" Waters, ordered replaced by man, Gov. B. W. Marland declaring that a woman "Just can't manage" a prison. Defiantly, she refused to clear out until completed Investigations vindicated her.

THE heels of the Supreme court's gold ruling, former President Herbert Hoover demanded reestablishment of the gold standard In the United States as the only way "to restore confidence In our currency." This could only be done by making the dollar irnmedr- ately convertible at the present 59 cents of "modern method of specie payment 1 The only living ex- President said that such action would put more of the 12,000,000 unemployed men back to work than any other step. The United States should take the lead In returning to the standard, he said, declaring that, "There Is no need to wait on foreign nations before we re-establish the gold standard and restore confidence In our currency. They would be bound to follow some time. They are more afraid of our doing Just this than they are of any American 'managed I. P.

B. Townsend of California, whose pension plan for the aged bas gained the support of many thousands of America's citizens, went before the senate finance committee and tried to explain bow the government could get out of Its economic troubles by paying $200 monthly pensions to all persons over sixty, provided each one most spend bis $200 for commodities the country each didn't treat the proposition, (CHICK-SEXING IS JUST EXPERIMENT Herbert Hoover Expert Cites Disadvantages and Advantages. By M. Hurd of New York State College of Service. Anyone with patience, persistence, good eyesight, and a fair sense of touch can lenrn how to determine the sex of one-day-old chicks.

To the Japanese goes the credit of developing the method now used In the United States. No one knows how chlck-sexlng will develop In this country or where it will lead. Perhaps it Is a fad, but the practice has both advantages and disadvantages. Its advantages Include: The elimination of males when they cannot be reared profitably; more rapid and uniform growth of chicks with less mortality, and lower feed costs with pullet chicks; and less Investment In equipment The disadvantages cited Include: The likelihood of an unbalanced demand for cockerels and pullets; the possibility of fraud on the part of some agents and hatcherymen In the early application of the method; the added cost of chick sexlng; and hatcheries may find It Inadvisable to sell both sexed and unsexed chicks because it Increases the chances of dissatisfaction If the ratio of males to females Is anything but normal. The work Is tedious, and good lighting Is needed to study these baby chicks.

Minute differences In appearance must be observed to determine the sex correctly. Epsom Salts and Argyrol Helps Colds in Poultry To cure colds In poultry flocks, according to an authority at the North Carolina State college, the first thing to do Is to Isolate all birds showing symptoms of a cold. As this trouble Is usually caused by poor ventilation, overcrowding, or poor feeding, the raise only $5,000,. 000,000, leaving a deficit of $10,000.000,000 a year. "Yes," Townsend said, "but we will not be able to put 10,000,000 on the pension Immediately.

It took two years to get 4,000,000 men into the army. We would have to examine each citizen for his citizenship and age, as we examined applicants for the army." A NEW assault on Germany's unemployment problem is announced by Nazi leaders, who will put their plan into effect on April 1. The scheme, the most drastic yet announced, will force most young people to give up their paying Jobs and Join the government labor service which will send them to construction projects, "voluntary" labor camps, and to farms. In this way, positions will be opened for older men and those with dependents. All jobs for persons under twenty-five will be state-controlled, and the entire labor market will be under Nazi domination.

Jobless at the present time are estimated at 2,000,000. Another feature of the campaign Is the setting of a definite goal of 800,000 as the number to be left without work as "chronically unemployed." ERMANY'S reply to the Anglo French proposals for a European security pact was not very specific but "welcomed the spirit of trustful dls cussion between the individual governments" and promised that the reich would examine thoroughly "the whole document concerning the European questions contained In it" The note declared the air agreement might be one step toward solution of other problems, and promised that Germany would examine the question of how to avoid the danger of an armaments race. No mention was made of the proposed Danublan and Eastern pacts. The German conciliatory attitude toward a pact which recognizes its rearmament was generally considered to put the French in an uncomfortable position, since It was believed that the pact was drawn in terms that were expected to fiud quick German refusal EALM LEADER HITLER refused to exercise his prerogative of mercy and two Berlin society women were beheaded by the official executioner for divulging military secrets. Another woman and a Polish nobleman were sentenced to life impiisoutueat at hard work.

The execution of the two women was carried out at dawn with such secrecy that it was hours before their exact fate could be learned. lad ntenslls. Slight cases-may be treated by the use of a 10 per cent argyrol a drop of this being placed In each eye, each nostril and in the slit In the throat. Where the disease is well established it is not economical to treat Individuals, and these should be destroyed. Feed Well During Molt It Is to the poultryman's advantage to feed his hens so that they will complete the molt In the shortest possible time, advises P.

H. Goodlng, extension pouitryman, Clemson Agricultural college, South Carolina. The molting period Is a natural rest period for hens nnd during this period they gain back their body weight and change their feathers. Asserting that It takes virtually the same Ingredients to grow feathers as it does to produce eggs, the specialist states that the best practice to follow In feeding molting hens is to keep a good laying mash and grain before them at all times. A heavy feeding of grain will enable the hens to regain their weight quickly, and the sooner this is done the quicker the birds will start laying.

Sunflower Seed Value Sunflower seed Is supposed to be a good feed for producing feathers. It Is doubtful if this point bus ever been scientifically proved. The heads of sunflowers contain 12 per cent crude protein, 24 per cent fiber, and approximately 49 per cent carbohydrates and fat combined. Sunflower seeds with hulls contain approximately 16 per cent crude protein, 28 per cent fiber and 46 per cent carbohydrates and fats, Sunflower seeds without hulls contain 27 per cent crude protein, 6 per cent fiber and 51 per cent carbohydrates and fats. The chief objection to feed- Ing sunflower heads or seeds with hulls Is the high fiber Farmer.

Aylesbury, Pekin Ducks Aylesbury and Pekin ducks are both white and usually considered about equal In egg production. The Aylesbury runs from seven to ten pounds in weight, Peklns are about the same weight, drakes being reported weighing nine pounds at four months. Both breeds are very good for meat as well. The India Runner is considered the most prolific layer of all breeds, but In this they vary according to strain much as bens do. The Rouen is also a good breed both for meat uad eggs.

A Law Every Mother Should Know and Observe Never Give Your Child An Unknown Remedy without Asking Your Doctor First According to any doctor you ask, the only safe way is nevef to give your child a remedy you don't know all about, without asking him first. When it comes to "milk of magnesia," that you know everywhere, for over 60 years, doctors have said "PHILLIPS' Milk of Magnesia for your child." always say Phillips' when you buy. And, for your own peace of mind, see that your child gets this; the finest men know. You can assist others by refusing to accept a substitute for UM genuine Phillips' Milk of Magnesia. Do this In the interest of yourself and your children in the interest of the public In general.

PHILLIPS when it comes to growing Plant Ferry 'sPurebred Flower Seeds and your garden will be the envy of every one in your neighborhood. They are purebred offspring of generations of perfect plants. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD STORE SELLS THEM IN FRESH DATED PACKETS MANY ONLY Help Kidneys A 11 poorly functioning Kidneys and Bladder make you suffer from Getting Up Nemnuneu, RheumitS Pains, Stiffness. Burning, Itching, or Acidity try the guaranteed Cysfox to Temptation If one Is very smart, that is, "clever," the temptation to be dishonest may be greater. Head COLDS Put MenihoUtum to relieve 1 trrttafton and promote MENTHOLATUM COMFORT Daily Ride the Interurban from to GALVESTON Frequent Service.