Opposition Spirited Washington Passes Roosevelt Economy Bill
The House backed President Roosevelts drastic economy bill to slash half a billion from federal spending on veterans and payrolls with Republican support offsetting Democratic defections. Senate opposition grows as finance committee approves the measure but fails to begin consideration. The 266 to 138 roll call shows strong House support, while veterans and labor groups push opposition.
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Progressive Plan To Wind Up Wednesday In Big Cities
President Roosevelt unveils a progressive program to reopen banks nationwide starting Monday. Licensed banks in federal reserve city areas will operate full-time, with other regions resuming as clearance houses restart. The plan aims to pace shipments of new currency and restore normal banking gradually.
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Secretary Wood urges reopening banks in Fed cities Monday
AWASHINGTON March 11 Secretary Wood tonight urged state banking authorities with supervision of Federal Reserve Bank cities to cooperate and permit unrestricted reopening of banks that are qualified to do so, allowing them to open for business Monday.
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Currency Plan Resumes In 12 Federal Reserve Cities
President Roosevelt allows banks in 12 reserve cities to reopen on Monday aligning with state authorities. The list includes Boston New York Philadelphia Cleveland Richmond Atlanta Chicago St Louis Kansas City Minneapolis Dallas and San Francisco. Authorities caution the move does not signal differing bank soundness and time is provided for currency shipments under the program.
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Senator Howell of Nebraska Dies at Walter Reed Hospital
Senator Howell of Nebraska died of a heart attack at Walter Reed Hospital around 2 p.m. He had suffered weeks of pneumonia with complications and had been ill while serving his second Senate term after being reelected in 1928. Born January 21, 1864 in Adrian Michigan, he graduated from the Naval Academy in 1885 and served as a lieutenant in the Spanish American War. He later practiced law in Detroit, worked in real estate in Omaha, and held posts as Nebraska state engineer, state senator, and Omaha water commissioner.
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Amarillo Weather Forecast Sunday and Week Outlook
Partly cloudy Sunday for Amarillo and vicinity. West Texas sees cloudy skies with possible showers east of the 100th meridian. New Mexico reports partly cloudy conditions with little temperature change. The outlook for Monday through the week indicates considerable cloudiness with showers in most areas at the start and again later, with temperatures near or slightly above normal early and mid to late week.
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Washington Roll Call on Economy Bill by States
Washington reports the House economy bill roll call by state listing Democrats for and against. Oklahoma names Democrats for Disney Maryland Johnson Hastings against McKeown Swank Roberts. Not voting include Cartwright McClimic Texas with Democrats for Dies Sanders Rayburn Summners Briggs Manfield Buchanan Cross Lanham Kleberg Thomason Blanton Jones Terrell Bailey Strong Against Patman Johnson McFarlane Eagle.
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House split vote on veterans economy plan faces passage
The bill to cut veterans expenditures met a stormy two hour debate as both parties split. Democrats fell 14 votes short of caucus binding after a morning caucus. Roosevelt urged powers to balance the budget. The bill was carried to the floor for a voice vote amid appeals to patriotism. Continued on Page 8 Col. 2
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Woodgutter gets life for slaying
Liberty Texas March 11 Bee Barrow Anahuac woodcutter pleaded guilty in district court here this afternoon to the slaying of Doc Wood Browney last November and was sentenced to life imprisonment. Austin March 11 Governor Miriam A Ferguson signed a measure exempting farmers from buying truck chauffeurs licenses. The bill had been vetoed twice by Ross Sterling in his administration.
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Bible Theft Prompts Reward Offer in Chicago
Rev. Ray Harrison of Fourth Presbyterian Church told police a Bible was stolen from his car in Chicago. He offered a new Bible as a reward for its return.
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Akron Airship Macon Named World’s Largest
The U S S Macon, tied with its sister ship the Akron as the world’s largest airship, was officially christened at 2 45 P M in Akron Ohio on March 1.
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Earth Tremors Continue As Cities Dig Way Out
Southern California reels from ongoing quakes as 127 are reported dead and around 6,000 injured. Officials fear aftershocks may continue for days while cities mobilize aid, morgues fill, and relief efforts spread across Los Angeles, Long Beach, and surrounding counties.
Wallace Urged to Use Emergency Farm Powers
Farm leaders asked Congress to grant the President and Secretary of Agriculture sweeping emergency powers to control production and prices. The plan includes land leases, marketing regulation, loans and settlements to take title to crops, and possible acreage reductions with price supports. Commodities named include wheat cotton corn hogs cattle sheep rice tobacco and milk.
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Long Beach Death Toll List From Earthquake Grows
A revived Long Beach earthquake death list records dozens of names and addresses across city neighborhoods and nearby towns. The items include ages from teens to the elderly, with many victims tied to specific streets and institutions, and notes about injuries or locations.
Local ads offer cash for brick pote and revival week deal
A want ads item notes a local party paying 1200 in cash for a brick pote. Texas Theater management offers a revival week special with an ice classified ad under 86 cover admission. A 1992 Ford V coupe is priced at 379. A local realtor offers 160 acres of improved New Mexico land for 1800.
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Long Beach Earthquakes Roil City of Fear and Death Toll Rises
Long Beach Cal March 11 repeated earthquakes terrorize residents as 70 dead and about 2500 injured are tallied. Officials put damage at 25 million dollars. 60 dead identified, remaining eight expected soon. Armory morgue, 4000 servicemen maintain order. 75 percent of buildings damaged, many beyond repair. Residents sleep outdoors amid ongoing shocks and fires, with no looting reported.
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