Congress faces fresh battle over Hoover economy plan
In Washington the looming fight over the administration reorganization of 58 federal agencies grows as Democrats vow to block Hoover recommendations. Senate and House actions aim to curb the plant’s consolidation with a projected saving of 30 to 35 million, atop prior cuts of 125 to 150 million and an 18 million gain from further reforms.
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Washington
Interes Party
Congress
House
Hoover
Senate
Byrnes
S. C
Roosevelt
Kreisler Feels Lost Separated From Wife
Violinist Fritz Kreisler says he feels lost while his wife remains abroad recovering from illness. He arrived in New York for engagements and notes separation for the first time in 35 years, affirming love above career.
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New York
Fritz Kreisler
Long Manhunt in Bet Deals Nets Arrests
Texas Rangers arrested George J. Moore alias Elmo Barrett and Charles F. Davis after a long nationwide search for swindling Indiana man Joseph Studer out of 9000 in a race track betting scheme. Studer aided by a Whiting police officer, says other suspects remain at large. Bond set at 15000 each. Trial expected this week.
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San Antonio
U.P
Texas Rangers
Indiana
George J. Moore
Elmo Barrett
Charles F. Davis
Joseph Studer
Whiting
Ind
Studer
Rangers
R. E. McWilliams
Martin
George Allen
Moore
Davis
Tyler Publisher Carl Estes Ordered to Rest After Heart Attack
Carl L. Estes, publisher of Tyler, must undergo a period of complete rest after a severe heart attack. He previously suffered a similar attack in Houston while attending the American Petroleum Institute annual meeting.
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Tyler
U.P
Carl L. Estes
Houston
American Petroleum Institute
Sterling Stays Ballot Until New Law Proposed
Jan. 6. A special election to name a successor to Congressman John N. Garner will not be called until the incoming Texas legislature passes a new law governing vacancy procedures. The postponement centers on how soon Texans must fill the seat.
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Sterling
Austin
U.P
John N. Garner
Texas
Legislature considers message on tobacco heir vacancy amendment
Attorney General James V. Allred announced on Governor Sterling’s authority that the legislature may act on a message to request an amendment to the current statute governing tobacco heir vacancies. The decision followed a conference between Allred and Sterling.
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James V. Allred
Sterling
Coolidgees epigrams highlight public faith and law
Selected quotes from Calvin Coolidge stressing broad faith in citizens making mistakes, laws justified by righteousness, and emphasis on observance of law over enforcement. Also notes Republican stance and search for capable public candidates.
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New York
Calvin Coolidge
Local official declines to run citing duty and ethics
A public figure states they do not choose to run again, emphasizing a desire to do the right thing and fulfill responsibilities. Details remain focused on personal decision and duty rather than campaign plans.
Constable Elliot Completes Deputy Force in Potter County
Constable Howard Elliott now has five deputies as allowed by the new Potter County commission. The force includes Roy Brewer and W N Roberts joining John Odom John Williams and J L King. Sam Ramsey shifts from the constable's office to assist the sheriff's staff under Bill Adams.
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Howard Elliott
New
Potter County Commission
Roy Brewer
W. N. Roberts
John Odom
John Williams
J. L. King
Sam Ramsey
Bill Adams
Wife of ex grid star dies in blanket wrap blaze
In Shreveport Louisiana on January 6 1930 Mrs Belle Rhea 24 wife of former Centenary football star Jack Rhea died in a blanket wrap set ablaze by a highly combustible liquid. Her parents Carlos and Mrs Carivas helped extinguish the flames after hearing her screams.
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Burns
Shreveport
Belle Rhea
Jack Rhea
Centenary
Rhea
Dallas
Carlos Carivas
Ferguson conference with R F C chief Jones satisfactory
Former Texas governor James E. Ferguson met in Houston with Jesse H. Jones, head of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation, and declared the talks entirely satisfactory.
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Jim Talks
R. F. C. Houston
U.1
James E. Ferguson
Jesse H. Jones
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
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America
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Pittsburgh
Kreisler
Carl Estes
Richard Joshua Reynolds, Jr
Elizabeth McCaw Dillard
Winston-Salem
N. C
Miss Dillard
John L. Dillard
Reynolds
Smith
Winston- Salem
Associated Press
Coats
Double Terry
Batts
Amarillo, Texas
Coolidgegrams
Elliot
Duggans
Tommy
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