Texas Solons Seek Best Way for Com Centennial Funds
Texas senators and representatives debate the fastest path to federal ap propriation of 3 million for the 1936 Texas Centennial. President Roosevelt has signed an authorizing resolution but earmarking funds must be done, with House and Senate maneuvering to avoid delays and potential cuts. Cullen F. Thomas of Dallas may be named commissioner-general to lead negotiations, with Garner confirming the expected appointment.
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House
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House Appropriations Committee
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Roper
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Federal deposits rise in 1934 banks and suspensions
The Federal Reserve Board notes a $4 billion rise in member bank deposits in 1934, excluding about $2.7 billion in interbank and U S government deposits. Increases were larger in small towns and agricultural areas, with country banks holding idle balances while city banks bought government securities. Bank suspensions in 1934 were fewer than since 1920, with 457 licensed banks and 160 unlicensed at year end. 920 others were liquidated or in receivership during the year.
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Soviet warning over Amur frontier sparks Tokyo tensions
Moscow warned Tokyo that Japanese and Manchukuoan forces near the Amur frontier could trigger grave consequences. The Amur River Islands, held by the Soviet under a 1860 treaty, are cited as strategically valuable and near Khabarovsk, threatening crucial railway access as Japanese officials dismissed the warning. In a separate note, Philadelphia police case ended with gangland gunman William Dent dying in the electric chair at Rockview.
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William Dent
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Harry J Donahue
Philadelphia
Wrestler urges boxers to use tricks and showmanship
Springfield July to McGill, a wrestler, says boxers neglect tricks and showmanship. He cites Gus Sonnenberg and his flying tackle as wrestling flair that could revive boxing and restore business.
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Pat McGill
Gus Sonnenberg
Reverend Williams Tries to Reach Gable in Hollywood Visit
The Rev. Williams from Gable’s hometown visited the actor’s home seeking conversion. Despite a vision by a congregation member and substantial fundraising, Williams could not convert Gable in person and left a 10 000 word plea with the actor’s maid predicting eventual enlightenment.
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Gable
Hollywood
Oklahoma City Jail Term For Landlord Theft
A man in Oklahoma City was sentenced to 30 days in jail after taking a shotgun from his landlord. He claimed he did so to avoid trouble, saying the action was meant to prevent further issues.
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Oklahoma City
John Miller
Rainfall totals across the plains noted in dispatch
A one and one half inch rain stretched from Mobeete to Cheyenne, with Claude receiving 0.55 inches. Clarendon saw a shower and Memphis reported 0.87 inches. Canyon Wildorado and San Jon, New Mexico, had about 0.16 inch in a 0.25 inch shower.
Legal Battle on AAA Rages in Chicago and Nationwide
The fight over AAA processing taxes expands with three more litigants joining and about 50 suits filed challenging the agricultural adjustment act. Federal orders freeze tills of 17 firms. two new actions in Minnesota and a case in Missouri seek to block $135,678. Chicago meat packers monitor a broad revolt tied to government counsel actions and monthly payments of $1,000,000.
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AAA
U.S District Court
Minneapolis
Cannon Falls Milling Company
W H. King Flour Mill Company
Kansas City
Washburn-Crosby Milling Company
Drafts Carpenter As State Auditor
AUSTIN July 3 Governor Alfred drafted Orville S Carpenter of Dallas to succeed George B Simpson, formerly of Corpus Christi, as state auditor and efficiency expert. The governor said Carpenter will serve at least two months while reorganizing the office and then decide on a permanent appointment.
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Alfred Today
Orville S Carpenter
Dallas
George B. Simpson
Corpus Christi
Carpenter
Canada studies plan to set up exchange fund
Ottawa July 3 The government considers establishing an exchange fund to protect the value of Canadian money. Finance Minister E N Rhodes will introduce a bill in the House of Commons to authorize the fund, estimated at about 50.9 million dollars to buy foreign exchange gold or other credits abroad, mainly in London and New York, as needed to support the currency.
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House of Commons
E. N. Rhodes
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