Congress to work on budget balancing plan after Roosevelts talks
Congress will move to enact a budget balancing program with higher income and excise taxes, delayed gasoline tax renewal, and aid to railroads. The plan calls for income tax hikes, lowered exemptions, a beer tax, and $100 million in spending cuts to fill a $492 million 1934 deficit. Rainey warned a special session is likely if prohibition repeal beer and farm relief are not enacted this session.
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New York
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Congress
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Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Washington
URI
House
Rainey
Coolidge Rites Set Burial To Be in Plymouth
Calvin Coolidge former President died yesterday at The Beeches in Northampton Massachusetts. He died of a heart attack after a life of seclusion. He was found by his wife in his dressing room. A 30 day national mourning began as Hoover prepared to attend the funeral. Congress planned to resume work. The burial will be next to his forebears in Plymouth Vermont.
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Thomas Horgan, Jr
Northampton
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Rocky Little
Mrs. Coolidge
Mr. Hoover
White House
Grace Coolidge
President Coolidge
Jewel Box of Star Is Taken
Betty Compson actress was bound and gagged in her Hollywood home by a robber posing as a messenger. He escaped with a jewel box valued around 50000 dollars containing diamond rings bracelets watches and other gems. Compson was recovering from shock as police investigated the late night burglary with E D Leshin.
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Hollywood
U.P
Betty Compson
Miss Compson
E. D. Leshin
Bandit
Leshin
Weather forecast for Amarillo and West Texas
Weather outlook shows Saturday fair and cooler in Amarillo and surrounding areas. West Texas west of the 100th meridian mostly fair with southeast area becoming cloudy tonight into Saturday and cooler north portion. New Mexico sees generally fair weather with cooler conditions today through Saturday. Temperature extremes reach 35 to 50 by 1 PM.
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China and Japan clash in major Manchuria battle at Shanhaikwan
Forces of Japan and China fought a major engagement at Shanhaikwan near the Great Wall as winter snow covered northern Manchuria. Japanese troops push against bandit and irregular forces while a cavalry column advances across snow swept plains in the north.
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Manchuria
Shanhaikwan
Associated Press
Mystery Line Explained In Amarillo Air Express
Amarillo learned that a new transcontinental air express began December 15 operating from Los Angeles to New York in 17 hours. The Air Express Corporation ships fly nightly with no passengers or mail, only express, stopping for fuel in Albuquerque and Wichita. One plane landed briefly at English Field before leaving.
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English Field
Los Angeles
New York
Air Express
Air Express Corporation
Albuquerque
Wichita
Express
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Western Air
T.W. A
California
Lockheed Orions
Vegas
Phil Philbin
Denver
Eddie Rickenbacker
Mosely
Vance Breese
Clyde Pangborn
Buddy Jones
Want Ads Offer Trade Barter and Local Sales
A barber chair is offered by owner to sell or swap for any item of value. Six Amarillo beauty shops boast best economical beauty work. A neat six room brick home priced 1000 dollars with 150 cash and easy terms. A local real estate firm has a client ready to pay cash for a well located 6 room brick home.
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Amarillo
Japan and Farm Crisis Feature in Brisbane Column
Arthur Brisbane notes Japan demands at Shanhaikwan and Chinese reactions. He contrasts bankers and farmers in Iowa where foreclosures bring tears as a western farmer laments bankers at the edge of collapse. The piece frames economic strain and global affairs.
Russians Celebrate Christmas Despite Government Stance
Millions of Russians marked Christmas Eve on December 24 according to the Greek Orthodox calendar as churches filled in Moscow and across the country. Believers faced atheist propaganda while the government does not recognize Christmas as an official holiday.
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Moscow
U.P
Wide Economy Plan Outlined by Texas Legislature
A joint legislative committee proposes a governor led cabinet of 19 departments replacing 131 agencies. Heads would be commissioners chosen from three names by the governor. The plan includes advisory boards, non salaried, with six year terms and abolishes elective railroad regulation and agriculture department.
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Salary Cuts Proposed With New Budget
The board of control submits a budget to the governor proposing salary reductions starting at six percent for state pay over $2000 annually and rising to fifteen percent for salaries above $9800. The plan aims to cut costs in the new show budget.
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Board of Control
Duncan Okla Post Office Contract Awarded
The Treasury awarded a $79,690 contract to W. B. Smith of Plainview Texas for Duncan Oklahoma post office construction to be completed in 360 days.
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Washington
U.P
The
Treasury
Okla
W. B. Smith
Plainview
Texas
War Breaks Out Anew In Chinese City
Reports from Shanghai say renewed fighting flared at Shanhaikwan with rifle fire from the Tashih River area. Chinese reinforcements reach Chinwangtao while Japanese warships gather in its harbor as both sides mass for possible larger operations linked to Manchukuo aims.
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Manchukuo
Jigsaw Puzzles Spark Jitters In Amarillo Society
Revival of the jigsaw puzzle grips Amarillo with new wooden sets above 400 pieces and others over 1000 pieces. Experts note restlessness and social strain as completion brings pride while failure invites irritability and sleeplessness. enthusiasts often buy another puzzle to curb the jitters.
Funeral Plans For Calvin Coolidge Tomorrow
Funeral services set for Calvin Coolidge at 10 30 AM at Jonathan Edwards Church with Rev Albert J Penner officiating President Hoover and other dignitaries expected to attend Mourners including Mrs Coolidge and Mr and Mrs John Coolidge will travel to Plymouth Vermont after the service arriving about 3 PM for graveside rites beside Coolidge relatives already buried there
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Mass
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Jonathan Edwards
Albert J. Penner
President Hoover
Calving Coolidge Funeral to Be Simple Yet Impressive
Former President Calvin Coolidge dies leaving Plymouth Vermont and his father to be joined in a simple but impressive funeral. Rites will include organ and choir with Grace Coolidge joining the music as tributes pour in from around the world. The Presidential and congressional trains bring officials to Massillon.
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Washington
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Vermont
Mrs. Coolidge Faces Death Calmly After Calvins Passing
Grace Goodhue Coolidge faced the death of her husband Calvin Coolidge with courage and poise. She discovered him dead in his dressing room and informed his secretary Harry Ross in a calm voice. The couple had been devoted partners since 1905, and New England traditions guided the family as funeral arrangements were handled.
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Northampton
Mass
Grace Goodhue Coolidge
Calvin Coolidge
United States
Harry Ross
Ross
Sympathy Expressed by Europe After Coolidge Death
London papers led with obituaries for Calvin Coolidge praising his quiet honesty and luck as president. Berlin and Paris outlets offered condolences and mixed judgments on his legacy, with critics noting limited engagement with Europe and contrasts in policy.
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Pertinax
Andre Geraud
Coolidge
Europe
France
Japanese Foreign Minister Bows to Coolidge Death
Count Yasuyua Uchida expresses deep sympathy to Calvin Coolidge family and the American people. He recalls meeting at the White House after signing the 1928 anti war pact and calls Coolidge a sage counsellor whose passing leaves the world poorer.
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Paris
White House
President Coolidge
Class 1 Railways Show Income Gains
Class 1 railroads reported a net income of 20,188,770 for October after tangible charges deductions, per the Interstate Commerce Commission. This marks the second month of 1932 with a profit in reports from ten months, down from 24,504,649 earned in October 1931.
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Washington
U.P
Interstate Commerce Commission
East Texas oil field recheck cuts output to 26 barrels per well
Austin reports a correction shows errors in calculation exceeded the 290000 barrel field limit for East Texas. A substitute production order was issued lowering per well allowable flow to 26 barrels daily from the prior 28 barrels.
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Austin
U.P
East Texas
Robbery at Fort Worth Tourist Camp Seizes Cash and Goods
Three bandits raided a Dallas Fort Worth pike tourist camp near Arlington stealing 175 dollars from seven victims before nailing them in closets. They escaped with firearms jewelry an electric blanket a radio and more. W L Bradley operator was struck. four motorists were robbed and bound. Dallas and Fort Worth police issued descriptions.
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W. L. Bradley
California
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Dallas
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