Roosevelt shows larger deficits than earlier estimates
President Roosevelts budget forecast warns deficits may exceed prior estimates with this years deficit above 300 million and next years 250 million more than expected. He notes almost 1 billion for interest on the national debt and promises no new open market borrowing after June 30 1940, seeking funds from trust and retirement programs. Secretary Wallace calls the recession a needed lesson as farm and labor politics play out amid log-rolling tensions.
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Justice George Sutherland Retires From Supreme Court
Justice George Sutherland announced his retirement from active service on the U S Supreme Court effective January 18 1938 He cited age over 75 and eligibility under the Sumners act noting he hoped to aid lower court work as offered by Chief Justice The retirement opens another Roosevelt appointment following Hugo Black’s controversial rise and Willis VanDevanter’s departure.
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Release Man Held By Police In Counterfeiting Probe
A United States secret service agent recommended releasing Dennis Shortridge a 30 year old Negro held for investigation in a counterfeiting probe. Police found chemicals irons and paper with bill making formulas but not prosecuting evidence. The secret service will continue to investigate the source of his information.
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States Rubens Photo That of Mrs Robinson
An American in Moscow identified a passport photo of Ruth Marie Rubens of New York as the woman who gave her name as Mrs Donald L Robinson before disappearing in Moscow on December 9. The embassy awaits Washington instructions as inquiries resume. Adolph Arnold Rubens could not be identified. the man known as Donald L Robinson disappeared December 2 and was not seen by Americans.
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Court to Have Only Two Conservatives After Sutherland Resigns
Sutherland's resignation from the Supreme Court gives President Roosevelt a second chance to name a justice. With Sutherland out, only two justices remain viewed as conservative McReynolds and Butler. The move sparks Capitol Hill reaction and split opinion among Roosevelt supporters. Senator Wheeler calls it not proof to pack the court, while Senator Minton notes division among backers.
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Mercury Moves Up Under Sunlight in Cedar Rapids
Warm spell continues in Cedar Rapids with temperatures rising from 13 at 7 am to 22 at 10 am and 31 by 1:15 pm under a clear sky. Overnight and afternoon readings show 34 high on Tuesday followed by 24 at 3 pm and 19 at midnight, Chambers Inskeep readings show.
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Approve Ban On Defense Photos
Washington AP reports a bill to prohibit making photographs sketches and maps of the United States military and naval defenses is likely to clear a House vote on Wednesday. It targets defense setups and related details in imperial possessions and key facilities.
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Keetups House
Missing Army Engineers Reports Withheld From Congress
The War Department disclosed that two missing reports by army engineers, critical of new deal regional planning, were not delivered to Congress because they conflicted with President Roosevelt's planning program. Prepared last June for Senate and House committees, the reports were halted after submission to Budget Director Daniel Bell. Major General J. L. Schley said the Norris and Rankin bills would create small regional departments with no central control, and flood planning is essentially national.
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Probe on U.S. Money and Forces in China Passes Senate
The Senate approved a resolution demanding detailed information from the State Department on the amount of American capital in China and the strength of Chinese armed forces stationed there. The measure was introduced by Senator Steiner of Oregon.
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President Will Make Another Speech To Explain His Last One
The piece notes President Roosevelt plans a second address to clarify his prior speech. It pokes at Republicans, mocks the lack of direct debate, and cites satire by Arthur Baer about political double talk in 1938.
Forgiveness and Faith in a Troubled Marriage
The writer urges forgiveness after two years of infidelity, arguing relief comes only when true forgiveness ends the emotional hold of past betrayals. It emphasizes that unresolved hurt harms physical and spiritual well being and that forgiving is essential to living.
Captive kidnapper dies after suicide in jail
Larry C. Walter 52, one of two unemployed carpenters arrested for the Christmas Eve kidnapping of a Centerville banker’s son, died in a Richmond hospital from multiple skull fractures after diving 15 feet from a second floor balcony. His companion William Chester Marcum 30 witnessed the fall.
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Father In Law of F D R Jr Seeks Tax Redetermination
Eugene du Pont of Greenville Delaware filed with the U S board of tax appeals asking redetermination of a 63829 income and profits tax deficiency from 1933 34 35. He contends he was wrongly taxed on income from five trust funds created for his four children one of whom is married to Franklin D Roosevelt Jr.
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F D R Hopes For Rider Abandonment
President Roosevelt tells Senator Vandenberg he favors dropping riders from bills and supports ideas for a constitutional amendment to allow the executive veto of separate items in measures.
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Starving Pair Believed Held in Mountains
Deputies searched San Gabriel canyon to rescue Joe and Becky Silverman and their mother Rebecca from Mark Silverman a 38 year old shoemaker who kept them in a cave like compound for four months He denied food clothing and exposed them to the elements forcing them to forage while he claimed the world would end on Christmas Eve. The case emerged after Rebecca Silverman 62 escaped last Sunday and Dorothy Silverman filed the complaint.
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National and Insured Bank Call Issued For Dec 31
Washington reports the comptroller of the currency ordered a report on the condition of all national banks as of the close of business Friday December The FDIC also issued a call to insured state banks bringing total banks asked to report to 13 860 The deadline requires detailed disclosure of loans investments and other assets and liabilities This marks the third national bank call and the second FDIC call for 1937 dates
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Iowa Banking Chief Calls End of Year Bank Condition
Des Moines AP D W Bates Iowa superintendent of banking issued a call for the condition of all state banks to coincide with the national bank call as of December 31.
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D. W. Bates
Iowa
Loss of 723,000 Jobs in November Reported
The American Federation of Labor said 723,000 people lost jobs in November. Trade union reports show a sharp rise in unemployment among union members and the broader recession has reduced employment for over a million wage and salary workers since September.
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American Federation of Labor
Roosevelt Proposes 1939 Agriculture Budget Cut
President Roosevelt urged Congress to appropriate 885.68 million dollars for agriculture in the 1939 fiscal year, down 52.29 million from 1938 and 372.08 million from 1937. About 635 million would fund crop control and farm adjustment programs to lift prices and incomes, with 440 million for soil conservation, 48 million for sugar control payments, and 147 million from customs to back surplus removal and export programs.
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Gibson Gang Staged Sears Holdup Here In 1933
FBI report ties Clair Gibson to a 1933 Sears store robbery in town, saying he led the gang that stole 500 dollars on December 22 1933. Gibson, once a top public enemy, killed himself August 14 1937 in St Paul while awaiting transfer on murder charges.
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Man Admits Swindling Banks Across Nation
Edward Leo Davis, 36, wanted in ten states for forgery, confessed to swindling banks of about 2.5 million dollars. He used small town lawyers as dupes and was arrested at a Wisconsin farm living under an alias. He faces transport to Albuquerque, with warrants pending in Seattle, Richmond, Peoria, Des Moines, Fort Wayne, and Phoenix.
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Roosevelt Urges Cut in Rivers Harbors Funds
Roosevelt asked Congress on Wednesday to sharply curtail river and harbor appropriations to free money for flood control.
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Roosevelt budget seeks 13 450 dollars per minute
President Roosevelt's budget requests spending of 13 450 dollars per minute for the next fiscal year. It compares daily averages of 20 996 000 dollars spent in the last six months with an estimated 19 710 000 dollars per day for the next six months and 19 367 000 dollars per day for the fiscal year.
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Budget Message Predicts New Debt Peak
President Roosevelt sent Congress a budget message noting a net deficit of 1.088 billion dollars and a debt peak despite a planned 539 million dollar cut in government outlays if business improves and defense needs rise.
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Roosevelt requests record peacetime defense budget
President Roosevelt sent to Congress a peacetime defense budget exceeding a billion dollars for the current year and 949.6 million for the next year. He warned of successive declines and projected the public debt rising to 38.53 billion by June 30, 1939.
Roosevelt hints at more relief and armament spending
President Roosevelt signaled late in his address that additional appropriations for relief and defense may come if world conditions remain uncontrollable. He noted a shrinking federal income for the first time since taking office while targeting a $539 million spending slash for next year, though he warned further cuts or new funds could be requested if economic conditions fail to improve and Congress and the public approve needed aid to avert deep hardship for thousands of American families.
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President Abandons Budget Hope as Deficit Rises
The president abandoned hopes for a balanced budget next year as revenue dwindles. The June 30 deficit outlook jumped from October's 695 million to 1 088 129 600 with no new relief funds. Receipts this year are seen at 6 320 513 000, well below last year's 7 293 000 000 forecast.
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Roosevelt submits 1939 budget to Congress
President Roosevelt sends the United States budget for the fiscal year ending June 3, 1939 to Congress. He notes the estimates follow analysis of revenues obligations and government needs and urges appropriations as detailed.
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Roosevelt Renames Mahaffie to ICC Post
President Roosevelt on Wednesday renominated Charles D. Mahaffie of the District of Columbia to serve on the Interstate Commerce Commission for a term ending December 31, 1944. The nomination was sent to the Senate for confirmation.
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