Government to Seek Large Emergency Appropriation
The Roosevelt administration will ask Congress for at least 5.375 billion dollars in emergency spending with potential total well above six billion. Treasury officials report massive emergency costs while finance chief Morgenthau faces内部 tensions and personnel changes amid ongoing budget planning and gold price policy updates. Belgium’s default on war debt installments is noted as December receipts are adjusted.
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Kidnaper Bates Ordered To Surrender Ransom Cash
Assistant Attorney General Keenan says Albert Bates life prisoner will stay in solitary until he returns the $100000 ransom from the Charles Urechel kidnapping. Bates admitted possession of the money. authorities warn of harsh treatment if not surrendered. Page 2.
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Birthday Balls Planned In Honor Of President
A nationwide effort to honor President Franklin D. Roosevelt with birthday balls on January 30 aims to raise funds for a permanent endowment and the Warm Springs foundation for victims of Infantile paralysis. H. L. Doherty chairs the committee, seeking support from communities nationwide and an anticipated 3000 participating groups.
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Weir Pledges NRA Support in Weirton Steel Row
Ernest T. Weir asserts Weirton Steel supports the national recovery act amid rumors of backing the government program. He says the dispute with the labor board is separate from NRA support and denounces false claims. Foremen report workers threatening to quit over the government issue as election rules loom. Liquor cargo theft in New York adds to drug raids era headlines.
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Farm Bureau backs Roosevelt policy at Chicago meeting
The American Farm Bureau Federation, with nearly 1 million members, endorsed President Roosevelt’s agricultural program while urging broader enforcement and timetables. Delegates pressed for a return to an honest dollar to restore price parity for agriculture and warned against further delays risking farmer bankruptcies. The convention also debated silver monetization and tuberculosis eradication in cattle.
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American Farm Bureau Federation
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Bailes on Trial Testifies in Self Defense
T H Bailes told an intermedial court he shot William Pullen with Pul len s revolver after Pullen pulled it from his hip pocket The defense aims to submit the plea to the jury today The state finished cross examination of H G Nichols Bailes ally in the collection business Myrtle Taylor testified she offered to help Bailes out of jail for a fee and alleged Pullen proposed poisoning liquor Clyde Shawyer testified about visiting the offices on the day of the shooting
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Anderson Sees Present Era as Interesting Time
Sherwood Anderson, author and journalist, calls today an interesting age in which to live. He notes much has happened in 50 short years and reflects on possible outcomes if pre last March had continued. He praises President Roosevelt for maintaining public faith. He doubts imminent revolution, cites the uncertain postwar era, and comments on industrial surveys and job lines amid economic need.
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Republican Senator Hopes NRA Back Roosevelt Program
California Senator Johnson, known for independence, praised Roosevelt’s recovery program despite party labels. He warned the nation could face severe economic decline without support, calling for continued public works funding and unemployment relief while denying any sudden Supreme Court appointment talks.
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Gasoline Tax Opposition Shapes State Aid Plan
Southern West Virginia Auto Club leaders met to oppose any further gasoline tax hike and protested possible tax diversions from gasoline or license fees. Five new directors were installed, and a protest plan was authorized if needed. State aid requirements for past due teachers’ salaries were discussed after a state board meeting described as satisfactory. Governor Kump indicated no discard of a proposed salary plan, noting constitutional and legal questions. the plan to fund two months and the one month due would cost about 1.25 million dollars.
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Ordnance Plant To Be Renovated
The assignment of several hundred workers to civil projects in Kapawhke county marks progress toward the 8000 person quota. A large effort starts tomorrow at the U S naval ordnance plant with 97 employed in repair and painting while others are allocated to a master piece across the county. The federal reemployment office began clarifying record cards and referring applicants to employers seeking workers.
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Severe flooding as record rain pounds Los Angeles
Rivers of water overwhelmed city streets in Los Angeles as 2.87 inches of rain fell, pushing the season total to 83.4 inches. Snow flurries chipped in at Long Beach as a coastal storm snarled traffic and dampened normal conditions.
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Proposal to unify communications under federal unit
Washington December 13 The Roosevelt administration studies a preliminary interdepartmental report suggesting virtual monopolies for radio telephone and telegraph under a new federal body. No decision yet as Roper drafts with Dill Rayburn groups after further talks with senate and house committees.
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Ghatimru Dilley
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Rayburn
Hotsa Commerce
Dill
Pease
Bey Naw
Lynching Suspect Freed On Bond In San Francisco
Anthony Cataldi an 18 year old is released on nine hundred ten thousand dollar bond after officials plan to prosecute him under a California lynching law for alleged mob participation in the Brooke Hart kidnapping and slayings. Sheriff Willan J King led the arrest and the Civil Liberties Union representatives urged prosecution. District Attorney Fred Wheis said arraignment would occur next week and the grand jury would be convened soon.
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Tax plan leans to $1.75 to $2 per gallon liquor tax
Congress tax writers favor a distilled spirits levy near 1.75 to 2 per gallon and back broader presidential power to negotiate reciprocal liquor trade pacts. The four month import permits show Italy leading with 1,100,000 gallons, while total quotas total about 5.9 million, with many allocations treated as arbitrary.
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Claus Is Cheerful Despite Troubles
Slater Missouri December 15. The Claus family near Slater maintains a busy Santa Claus operation as hundreds of letters and packages arrive from the United States and abroad. Claus, 69, and his wife Mrs Claus with eight little Clauses to care for the small farm keep up daily duties despite a modest two room home dating back to Polk era.
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Ferguson liquor bill passes in house with 81 majority
The house votes on passage of the Ferguson liquor control bill. Ayer Bright to Van Sickler lead the 81 yes votes while Noel Adking to Speaker Riner cast 4 abstentions. A list of absentees includes Arbogast Ballard Bailey Kelknap and others.
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Senate Delays Confirmation Amid Opposition to Appointees
The state senate again postponed its executive session to confirm recess appointments including Goy, HW, and G. Kump. Reports cite opposition to McClintic the warden and Brady board president, with critics citing policies and cost concerns. A Washington plan for state representation redraw was introduced by Delegate Goodwin as session adjourns.
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Condemned Slayer Refuses Appendectomy at Sing Sing
Ross Caccamise, condemned for the Van De Water slaying, refused an emergency appendectomy at Sing Sing prison hospital. Surgeons halted the procedure after his refusal, and he was returned to his cell with a certificate noting the decision. He awaits April 3 execution date with possible recurrent appendicitis.
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Sing Sing
Charles C. Sweet
James Kearney
Caccamise
Edmund P. van de Water
Monroe County
Rutger Watnot
Reversal of Action Defeats Liquor Import Bill Vote
A tense session ends with a 4% to 2 against the liquor importation control plan, surprising wets and drys alike. Delegate Rabiden calls it a lobbyist retreat while leaders bid to reopen consideration as political lines shift on reform.
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J. Pat Beacom
Boscom
James Kay Thorns
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State Banks Seek Liquidation Fund Assistance
The state banking department prepares applications for disbursement from a liquidation fund to cover deposits of banks that have closed. The commissioner aims to finalize approvals this week and forward applications to eligible institutions, with more than eight banks in the state affected.
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Confused Confederate Money Talk Amid World Affairs
The writer laments fading money debates and mocks Confederate currency as a distraction. He notes ongoing peace conferences in South America and recounts a Geneva meeting with Japanese officers and their stance on aiding Manchuria, reflecting wartime anxieties.
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