Roosevelt calls for firm recovery push and tax evader crackdown
President Roosevelt urged Congress in a joint session to continue the recovery program with strict preventive and regulatory steps against income tax evaders bank officials and speculators. He offered no full plan on world monetary stabilization, but defended the NRA and stressed moving from relief to work while warning against European political deals.
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President Roosevelt Addresses Congress in Call for Nonpartisan Unity
In his first joint session message, President Roosevelt urges cooperation across parties to restore national wellbeing and build a modern structure for industry agriculture and finance. He argues civilization cannot return to past methods and commends Congress for addressing the crisis with courage and efficiency.
Economic Recovery Under New Deal Credits Fortified
The speech outlines broad gains from the New Deal era including reduced government costs, gold purchases to stabilize the dollar, and restored banking deposits. It highlights advances in the National Industrial Recovery Act, job restoration, strict wage and hour standards, and abolition of child labor, while noting refinanced debts for farms and homes and hopes for farm price parity.
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Balance and Progress in America Across Watersheds
President Roosevelt addresses Congress outlining a plan to raise purchasing power through flood control power development and land use in the Tennessee Valley and other watersheds. He asserts a national plan will reduce waste conserve resources create jobs and eventually repay the costs. He notes no near term world currency stabilization but supports the NRA as a permanent achievement. Opposition critiques follow as the House and Senate prepare for further messages and a joint session.
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Snow Blanket Over Panhandle Hits Panhandle
Snow began in Amarillo around 9 p m and lingered overnight with heavy flakes. Dumas reported the heaviest fall at three inches while Amarillo saw about a half inch. Temperatures dipped to 19 degrees at 7 am and rose to 25 by 1 pm as skies cleared this afternoon per U S Weather Observer.
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Bad Crossing Being Worked Near Amarillo
The dangerous Marymere crossing of the Santa Fe railroad on the Panhandle Highway three miles east of Amarillo will be eliminated soon. Excavation and grading for the underpass are under way. In addition to eliminating a dangerous crossing, the project reduces hazards for motorists and improves traffic flow in the area.
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Weather forecast for Amarillo and nearby area
Forecaster notes fair and warmer conditions tonight and Thursday. West Texas expected partly cloudy and warmer, especially in the northwest, with continued warmth in most parts. New Mexico also fair with little temperature change. Today’s extremes reach 19 to 25 degrees at 1 PM.
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Rome Debates Navy Budget Amid Armament Race
Rome reports that Mussolini and Sir John Simon planned talks on disarmament as the Chamber of Deputies reviewed a navy budget report. The document, signed by Marquis Giacomo Medici Del Vascello, argues only a four power pact can curb the growing naval arms race and warns major nations are already arming at sea.
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LaGuardia Seeks City Dictatorship For New York
Mayor Fiorello H. LaGuardia proposes a municipal dictatorship to rescue New York City's finances. He seeks a two year period with sweeping powers over budgets salaries agencies and employes while the charter is revised and the city operates under federal program cuts. A preparatory enabling act awaits state legislature approval as a police shakeup unfolds.
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In the Congo and the U S A To Honor Regina and Jakey
Columnist Arthur Brisbane weighs global and domestic topics from Congo travel ethics to American praise for Regina and Jakey. He rails against isolation, argues U S bankruptcy concerns, and notes cultural reflections in a 1933 King Features Syndicate column.
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New Year Reflections and Monument News in The Globe
Arthur Brisbane comments on the New Year 1934, contrasting U S celebrations with Congo rituals. The Globe notes Pittsburgh’s push to erect monuments to Regina Hartman and Jacob Negley, recounting Hartman’s tale from 1755 of Indian attacks and captivity.
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Pittsburgh Sun- Telegraph
Regina Hartman
Jacob Negley
Greater Marcus Show of 1934 May Play Amarillo
Wilbur C. Hawk hopes Amarillo hosts the Greater Marcus Show of 1934 on a January 23 midnight date. The 70 member troupe plans a French Night Club extravaganza and could fill Municipal Auditorium, with a prior stop in Wichita and ahead to San Francisco. Confirmation depends on ongoing negotiations and a financial guarantee.
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Deputy Sheriff Guy Wright Shot During Whiskey Raid
Physicians debated eye removal as Deputy Sheriff Guy Wright of Clarendon faced possible loss of his left eye after being struck by about 24 shotgun pellets in the head and eye. The gunman G W Shoffitt fired as Wright and Sheriff Guy Pierce left Shoffitt’s home following a whiskey raid. Shoffitt was wounded in the arm and treated at Clarendon hospital while Wright remained at St Anthony's in Amarillo.
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Amarillo
Barrows Aide Admits Guilt Clears Clyde Barrow Link
Houston January 3 An admitted partner of Clyde Barrow confessed to taking part in the $4,650 Farmers State Bank robbery at Shiro Texas last February. Monroe Routon said he and a woman arrested with him are ex convicts and his wife is also an escapee. Fingerprint checks confirmed his tale after he resisted initially.
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Trade Barriers We Seek Future Neighborly Accord
Our message to neighboring nations emphasizes shared interest in avoiding territorial disputes and pursuing cooperative economic ties. The note expresses hope for constructive dialogue and a long term path to stable trade relations, inviting mutual understanding and peaceful settlement of differences.
Flood Control Bill Presented by Rep Marland
Rep Marland of Oklahoma introduced a bill in the House to create a federal authority for flood control and irrigation on the Arkansas River. The plan aims to tame floods and reclaim arid lands across Oklahoma New Mexico Colorado Texas and Kansas, benefiting thousands of acres and counties facing drought. A three member board appointed by the President would govern the agency.
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Jones Proposes Cattle as Basic Commodity in Farm Act
Washington January 3 Chairman Jones of the House Agriculture Committee announced a bill amendment to recognize cattle as a basic commodity under the farm act. He urged early action, noting cattle groups and the national association support the move to empower the Agriculture Dept to tailor a program for the industry.
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