Congress Debates Treasury Oversight in Stabilization Plan
A plan to place Treasury Secretary under congressional oversight for stabilization fund operations faces Senate Banking changes. The Roosevelts proposal aims to limit government securities dealings and maintain dollar value while expanding international trade leverage. Debate centers on accountability and the scope of final review by Congress.
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Ington
Congress
Sec- Treasury
Stabilization Fund
Roosevelt
Senate Banking and Committee
Commerday
United States
Legislative Branch
New Cuban Government Faces Uncertain Start After Strikes
Power struggles and demonstrations shadow the formation of a new Cuban administration led by Hevia. Reports say radicals, students, and military factions clash with interim leaders as Batista allies are sidelined and Grau’s return looms amid rumors of policy shifts.
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Carlos Hevia
Freduate
Batiota
Hevia
Ramon Grau
Batista
Suit by Plaintiff Highlights Auto Damages in Miami Court
A motorist sued for 191.85 in Miami yesterday over vehicle damages. The driver sought a verdict for payment of the difference and was awarded in court, with further terms pending.
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Miami
Local clash ends with fatal gunfire and fines in East State
Fragmentary OCR describes a deadly exchange involving a merchant and Rebels with a gun, a body found, and fines imposed in East State. Names, dates, and exact places are unreadable, but the report notes a final firing and a settlement through fines.
Greta Garbo and Mamoulian Return After Elopement Rumors
Greta Garbo and Rouben Mamoulian returned to their homes after a southwest pursuit by reporters seeking to confirm elopement rumors. The director denied marriage, stating they were on a pleasure trip, with no engagement plans and Garbo keeping to her home.
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Hollywood
U.P
Greta Garbo
Rouben Mamoulian
Mamoulian
Stick by Code Figures Lewis Tells Operators
Coal dominated Recovery Administration activities today as the anthracite and bituminous industries push to complete and adhere to their codes. John L. Lewis urged bituminous mine operators to keep to code prices, warning wage effects from any price cuts and stressing union interest in maintaining wages. Bituminous leaders agreed the code has provisions to prevent a price war among the five divisions. the National Bituminous Industrial Board met and continued today.
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Washington
John L. Lewin
United Mine Workers
National Bituminous Industrial Board
K. M
Donald Richberg
Prices Set for Strong Beer by Ohio Board
The Ohio State Liquor Control Board fixed retail prices on beer over 32 percent alcohol for tax purposes only. The 10 percent state tax applies to the following prices: 12 oz bottle 15 cents, barrel 31 gallons 25 dollars, half barrel 12.50, quarter barrel 6.25, and one eighth barrel 3.15.
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Columbus
U.P
Ohio State Liquor Control Board
Expect Verdict in Bell Telephone Rate Case
The Ohio Bell rate case involving about 24.9 million dollars in advanced rates since 1924 is expected from the Public Utilities Commission. The decision reportedly cuts rates and orders refunds, but will not end the long dispute. Ohio Bell plans to appeal as the ruling is seen as confiscatory.
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Columbus
U.P
Ohio Bell Telephone Company
Ohio Public Utilities Commission
Ohio
Ohio Bell
Newspaper Conferences Open At Ohio University Tonight
The first Ohio University newspaper conference begins tonight at 7 with Sigma Delta Chi and Sigma Rho sponsoring. The Athens Messenger Building hosts the opening session, followed by a second session Thursday at 7. Officials from the Athens Messenger and The Low Head Presa present discussions on publishing mechanics.
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Sigma Delta Chi
Sigma Rho
Ohio University
Athens Messenger
Lowhead Presa
Attorney Dies in Columbus Hospital
A native of Meigs County and former school teacher and superintendent in Athens County, Mr. Cline, 58, died yesterday at University Hospital Columbus after an appendectomy operation begun last Wednesday night. He had been ill only one day.
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Meigs County
Athens County
Cline
University Hospital, Columbus
Cecil Roy Cline
Athens
University Hospital
Columbus
McKinley Avenue
Athens attorney C R Cline dies in Columbus hospital
Cecil Roy Cline 58 died in University Hospital Columbus after surgery for appendicitis He taught school in Athens County and later practiced law Survived by widow daughter Elizabeth Jane sister Mrs O L Dustheimer and stepmother Mrs Mellie KR Cline Funeral at his home 26 McKinley Ave Friday at 2 PM
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Mr. Cline
Point Rock
Meigs County
George
Mary Fogg Cline
Cline
Dover Township
Jacksonville Trimble School
Athens County
Ohio University
Ohio State University
Allena Brookins
Jackson
Jacksonville
Athens
Elizabeth Jane Cline
O. L. Dustheimer
Berea
Ohio
Mellie KR. Cline
Death by Own Action Angle Enters Trial
In Chicago on January 17, defense lawyers for Dr. Alice Lindsay Wynekoop argued Rheta Wynekoop may have died by her own hand. They examined police witnesses and reconstructed the death scene in the Wynekoop home basement operating room to suggest the gun could have been placed above Rheta's head prior to death.
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Criminal Court
Chicago
Alice Lindsay Wynekoop
Rheta Wynekoop
W. W. Smith
Milton Smith
Wynekoop
Rheta
Republicans Victors In Vermont Election
In Vermont a Senate and a House seat went to Republican candidates after yesterday's special election. Early returns indicate a comparatively easy victory for the GOP, with the results confirmed in Montpelier today.
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Vermont
Montpelier
U.R
Congress
Senate
House of Representatives
Ohio HOLC loans top three times others in state
Columbus January 17 The Ohio Home Owners Loan Corporation reports 15167000 dollars in loans since December 1 far surpassing the next largest branch led by state manager Henry G Brunner.
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Columbus
Ohio Home Owners’ Loan Corporation
Henry G. Brunner
New Deal Named to Cats in New Britain Store
In New Britain Connecticut a grocery cat named New Deal inspired her kittens to be named NRA CWA RFC and CCC reflecting New Deal agencies. The tale blends humor with a nod to federal programs during the era.
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NEW Deal
New Britain
Conn
Guilt Verdict Returned in McCloy Trial
A jury in Athens County Common Pleas Court found Theodore McCloy guilty of manslaughter in the death of Lowell Smith near Glouster last October. The verdict followed a four hour deliberation. McCloy’s sentence awaits state law guidance and a possible motion for new trial.
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Theodore McCloy
Shawnee
Athens County
Runaway Coal Cage Wrecks Luhrig Mine Shaft
Heavy damage to the 165 foot main shaft at the Luhrig Mine operated by Manhattan Coal Co after a cage bearing a loaded coal car broke loose and crashed to the bottom. No injuries. Emergency crew worked overnight replacing timbers and straightening the shaft. Company praised employee cooperation. Repairs expected to finish by Thursday morning. mine employs 34% men.
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Nelsonville
Luhrig
Manhattan Coal Co
Takes Hand in Cleveland Walkout
A 24 hour truce was called in Cleveland as 1,500 garment workers in the cloak and suit industry entered a general strike. The move came at the request of the U S Department of Labor through mediator Arthur L Faulkner to promote a peaceful settlement.
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Tl. S
Cleveland
U.P
U. S. Department of Labor
Arthur L. Faulkner
Boy, 14, Confesses Accidental Brother Slaying
In Mt Sterling Kentucky Walter Wilson aged 14 admitted to authorities that he accidentally shot his younger brother Lester age 9 while they played with a gun. Earlier he had told his parents a strange man killed Lester, frightening them.
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MT. Sterling, Ky
Walter Wilson
Lester
Walter
Bloodhounds Track Five Convicts From Eastham Break
Bloodhounds followed a trail through Trinity River bottoms north of Henderson toward five convicts and two gunmen who freed them. Guard M. H. Crowson lay near death after yesterday's prison raid at Eastham Prison Farm. Olan Bozeman was wounded lightly. Clyde Barrow is suspected as the mastermind behind the break. Raymond Hamilton, Barrow’s former ally, had 263 years for robbery and murder. J B French, another escapee, was captured four miles from the camp by a Negro farmer.
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Huntsville
Tex
Trinity River
Here
M. H. Crowson
Eastham Prison
Wan
Olan Bozeman
Clyde Barrow
Southwest
Raymond Hamilton
Barrow
J. B. French
Kentucky Tobacco Crop To Be Slashed
Lexington January 17. Prospects show Kentucky tobacco acreage cut by 125000 acres due to AAA agreements. Dr. H B Price of the University of Kentucky Agricultural Department expects over 85 percent of target acreage reduction contracts to be signed, lowering 1933 acres from 350000 to about 225000 in 1934.
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Lexington
U.P
Prospecta
Kentucky
H. B. Price
University of Kentucky Agricultural Department
Price
Petition Seeks Immediate Reopening of Lexington Trolley Service
Court action may force the resumption of street car and bus service in Lexington after a Friday strike by motormen and conductors left the city paralyzed. City commissioners asked their counsel to file an intervening petition with Federal Judge Cochran urging the receiver of the Kentucky Tractional and Terminal Company to resume service at once.
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Lexington
U.P
Cochran
Kentucky Tractional and Terminal Company
India Devastated by Massive Earthquake Reported Toll Rising
President Roosevelt to seek Congressional extension of Civil Works funding through July with an appropriation of 1.166 billion dollars. White House notes no delay in presenting the measure as current CWA funds run out by February 10. Hopkins reviews wage complaints and hours reductions planned to adjust pay.
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Congress
United States
Washington
Roosevelt
Civil Works Administration
White House
Mr. Roosevelt
Hopkins
CWA
New Milk Price Schedule Ends Chicago Strike
Chicago on January 17 reports settlement of the milk strike with an arbitration board announcing a new price schedule. Producers win concessions but see prices fall from 11 cents per quart to nine or ten cents. The Pure Milk Association helped push the change, and consumers are expected to pay less for fluid milk.
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Chicago
Pure Milk Association
Dairymen's Cooperative
Ohioans Farm Co op Winery Move in Ashtabula County
Rapid revival of the grape industry in northeastern Ohio and neighboring Pennsylvania appears under way with a plan to establish a growers cooperative winery in Ashtabula County. The group seeks federal financing from the National Farm Credit Administration to press grapes in Ashtabula and Lake Counties in Ohio and Erie County in Pennsylvania. A well known pre prohibition era wine maker is exploring setting up a press in the county.
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Jefferson
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Ashtabula
National Farm Credit Administration
Lake Counties
Erie County
Thin
New Rays Penetrate Deeper Than X Rays
BERKELEY Calif Jan 17 UC physicists report a new neutron ray with greater potency and penetration than X rays. The scientists claim the rays can reach deeper into the human body and reveal conditions beyond X ray capability.
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Berkeley, Cal
University of California
Chillicothe Council Backs 45 Cent Gas Rate Request
The Chillicothe city council passed a 45-cent gas rate ordinance set to be filed with the State Public Utilities Commission for a hearing. City engineers will survey 48 Ohio Fuel Gas Co. properties in Chillicothe as part of the review. current rates average about 73 cents. An earlier PUC survey suggested about 70 cents, but that figure was not used.
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Chillicothe
State Public Utilities Commission
City of Consulting Engineers
Ohio Fuel Gas Company
Public Utilities Commission
Brother of Dan Maupin Dies by Accidental Gun Discharge
Richmond report states John Maupin, 34, a CWA worker from Middletown, died near here late yesterday after an accidental revolver discharge by a companion, three weeks after his brother Dan died in a similar incident.
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Richmond
U.P
Dan
John Maupin
Middletown
CWA
Nothing New About The 60 Cent Dollar Will Rogers Writes
Santa Monica readers weigh the switch to a 60 cent dollar while arguing the familiar points. Wilt teases Greta Garbo rumors and desert intrigue as he plans to switch to bold topics like gold. The letter closes with a personal sign off from Wilt.
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Will Rogers
Union Leader Is Murdered at Peace Parley in Kansas City
J M Stubblefield a central figure in local carpenters union circles was shot as he answered a hospital telephone during a peace conference at Carpenters Hall He died shortly after at a nearby hospital Frank Laundhner a union carpenter was arrested early today and held for investigation Police found a shotgun in an ash heap near Carpenters Hall the scene of the meeting
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J. M. Stubblefield
Carpenters Union
Frank Laundhner
Wee
Carpentera Hall
Stubblefield
Carpenters District
Strikers Seek Federal Arbitration in Coal Dispute
In Wilkes Barre on January 17 the 15000 anthracite miners’ strike moved toward settlement as strikers offer a peace plan calling for Federal intervention. Operators seek injunctions to bar picketing and organizing activities while a petition to 100000 citizens urges the National Labor Board to appoint an arbitration panel with broad representation from government operators public and the United Mine Workers.
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Wilkes Barre
National Labor Board
Anthracite Conciliation Board
United Mine Workers of America
Funeral Thursday for Mrs BE Ferry at St Pauls
The funeral of Mrs. BE Ferry is set for Thursday at 9 a.m. at St Pauls Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Mt Calvary Cemetery.
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BE. J. Ferry
41St Paul's Catholic Church
Mt. Calvary Cem
Earthquake Devastates North Central India Towns
Reports from Calcutta and North Bihar describe widespread destruction after a major quake. Air surveys indicate thousands dead, with towns like Murasarpore and Monghyr nearly wiped out, floods, collapsed buildings, and disrupted rail lines across fragile settlements.
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Calcutta
India
U.P
Bihar
Dalton
Phote
Ploods
Patna
Jamalpore
Biber
Monghyr
Kenge
County CWA Calls for Trucks in Athens County
The County CWA issued a call for trucks to aid county work. Bel ford Nelson, administrator, urged owners to bid at the CWA office. Those with trucks and willing to drive should register at the re employment office in the Armory. Sealed bids to be sent to Columbus.
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CWA
Athens County
Belford Nelson
Columbus
Rauch Resting After Major Operation
Frank X. Rauch is reported resting comfortably after undergoing a major surgical operation at Ford Hospital in Detroit Tuesday morning. He went to the hospital last fall for examination due to poor health, and surgeons advised the operation. Mrs. Rauch and Dr. T. H. Morgan accompanied him.
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Frank X. Rauch
Ford Hospital
Detroit
Rauch
Gallipolis Tobacco Warehouse Sees Record Stock
Gallipolis records show more than half a million pounds of tobacco stored at the Gallipolis Tobacco Warehouse with markets in Gallipolis and Huntington crowded. Between 80 and 100 wagons and trucks lined up yesterday to unload tobacco.
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Gallipolis
Huntington
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