House Republicans unveil recovery plan amid Roosevelt expectations
Washington. The 74th Congress opened amid cheer and controversy as the House GOP released a 20 point recovery program. Critics said it was too conservative while Democrats await President Roosevelt's message tomorrow outlining relief unemployment and social security plans. Speaker Burns led a spectacular opening as a new rule expanded petition thresholds.
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Wall Street waits for President’s message in New Deal era
In Hollywood on January 3, observers compare the current moment to the old deal as Wall Street anxiously awaits the President’s message. A jab at Southern football figures hints at Dixie Howell sending signed footballs from Tuscaloosa to friends, a lighthearted aside amid the news.
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Final arguments in Kansas City massacre case begin
Final arguments opened in the Kansas City union station massacre trial as charges against six defendants were reduced to one conspiracy count to free a federal prisoner. Frances Nash had all charges dropped per a plea deal, testimony completed, and defense rests. Herbert Farmer did not testify due to deafness.
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Frank Nash
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United Airlines Claims Speed Mark on West Coast to Chicago Run
United Air Lines announced a new transport plane speed record on the California to Chicago airway. An overnight San Francisco to Chicago flight arrived after an average 200 mph over 2,030 miles in 10 hours 15 minutes, beating the previous 11 hour record.
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Suspect in Slaying Deputy Captured After 30 Mile Chase
Bob Johnson, linked to gun battles at Picher Oklahoma that left Deputy Gerald Hodge and ex-convict Buster Cooper dead, was captured in Abesville Missouri after a 30 mile pursuit. He surrendered two revolvers and $280, wounded thumb, in dirty overalls. Sheriff Evan Shore and deputies recovered the car used in the theft from a Pierce City teacher. Johnson refused to discuss the Picher shootings.
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Texas Solons Prepare For Session And Relief Funding
Texas legislators opened the 44th legislature as relief concerns dominate. Governor-elect Allred and officials weigh using 5 million in state bonds to aid unemployables while federal rules limit relief eligibility after February. Local government cost-sharing is floated to curb waste and scrutinize rolls.
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Freeze Forecast for Panhandle Plains Today
Freezing weather is forecast for the Panhandle Plains area early today with an estimated low around 25 degrees. Yesterday’s minimum was 31 degrees and daytime warming was limited to about six degrees as fair conditions are expected.
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Conservation Compact Laws Asked by States
Representatives of eight states adopted a resolution urging Congress to enable a states compact for oil conservation and waste prevention. The move follows opposition to a federal plan that would create a joint federal state board and allow the President to curb hot oil imports and transport, with Texas led in opposing federal control.
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Murray says voters took his remarks literally after loss
Lincoln Neb Jan 3 Jim Murray former state senate member from Sargent explains voters misread his remark about if he were beaten it would be a blessing. Alvin Blessing of Ord won the election as a Republican. Murray says he and Blessing were called to speak at a voters meeting and his comment was interpreted as a pledge.
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Three Bridges Brothers Denied Bond in Kidnap Case
Brownfield January 3 three brothers Olvis Bridges 24 Paul Bridges 19 and Arland Bridges 17 were denied bond by Peace Justice F M Burnett after being charged with kidnapping J L Cruce a Brownfield used car dealer who was abducted robbed of over 100 dollars and later released unharmed near Big Spring Cruce testified and identified the trio with a second complaint alleging theft of his automobile Bond of 1000 dollars was set in the theft case and the youths cannot be released there due to the kidnapping ruling.
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Yoakum County
Actress Ann Harding Wins Custody in Nevada Hearing
Reno, Nev January 3. Actress Ann Harding was granted sole custody of her 6-year-old daughter Jane Bannister after a one hour star chamber hearing before Judge Thomas Moran.
No decision on Ely successor delayed by Allred
Governor elect James V. Allred said his appointment to the Texas Highway Commission would be delayed for some time. Ely of Abilene has term until February 15, and Allred noted he had not offered the position to anyone.
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Denison night-watchman acquitted in Simmons death case
A district court jury acquitted John White former Denison night-watch man in the 1933 death of Noah Simmons a railroad employee. White had been tried on the same count last July but the jury could not reach a verdict.
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Lindberghs Describe Day of Missing Baby in Court
In Flemington New Jersey on January 3 1932 Charles and Anne Lindbergh testified about the night of March 1 1932 when their son was stolen from the Hopewell nursery. Anne Lindbergh described the empty crib and the babylike scene as Hauptmann listened.
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Globe News Want Ad Pages Promote Wide Amarillo Coverage
Globe News Want Ad Pages claim long standing service in Amarillo and the Panhandle. They boast a reach over 100 percent of Amarillo families and sizable Panhandle coverage offering low cost ads with big results for both large and small needs.
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