Congress Will Meet in March Leaders Claim Congress Will Meet in March
In Washington officials say the Roosevelt farm relief program and Democratic plans to balance the budget fuel the push for a special session of Congress next spring. Senate debates over prohibition repeal and farm aid loom while House committees aim to advance domestic relief and appropriations prior to March 4. Republicans lean toward limited legislation as Democrats press for expediting farm aid and tax measures.
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Prohibition Farm
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Hotiee Apriculture
Roseevelt
House
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Farm Board
Poceevelt
Railroad Labor Meets on Wages
Chicago reports railroad labor representatives from fifteen hubs met in sessions to decide a response to wage proposals. They aim to extend a 10 percent deduction from 1,050,000 employees’ pay until January 31 next year, with automatic restoration of basic rates upon termination and a one year extension if conditions improve.
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Chicago
Hubrad Senate Ares
Ogan
Sun- Mn
Aix Tronthe
Laboe
Capital's Folk May Miss New Year Party
Washington dispatch reports that the capital may skip the traditional New Year’s visit to the White House to greet President Hoover. The trip depends on Hoover’s holiday plans and Congress’s Christmas recess timing.
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Washington
White House
Hoover
Flora
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Christmina
Burns Partner Hurls Charges Amid Alaska Robberies
Seattle December 16 The Post Intelligencer reports Sidney George Fiage a marine engineer claims he was Burns partner in gang crimes and that Burns earned 14 years while Fiage got 30 to 40 years Fiage alleges Burns plotted holdups and bribed a guard and says Burns escaped from the chain gang Fiage recounts their meetings in Atlanta and Seattle and labels Burns a famous anarchist and publisher_phi
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the Post- Intelligencer
Sidney George Fiage
Robert Elliott Burns
Burns
Flagg
Saya
Atlante
Post-Intelligencer
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M. O
Burny
Me & Guntonce
Plagg
Anthsy Ang
Dero
Youths Face Sentencing After Father’s Slaying
Uniontown youths George and Simeon Tate admit killing their father Isley Tate after ambushing him on a mountain farm border of West Virginia and Pennsylvania. They took about 200 dollars and spent a day and night partying before feelings of guilt rose. Brother John, 21, pleads guilty to receiving stolen goods. prosecutor says death penalty possible while defense predicts acquittal.
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Bec
Orarge
Isley Tate
Virstola-Pennsylvanis le
Siticer
Hoya
George
Sim
John
Citarien
Verle EK
Newell
Catinwel
New Tax Bill Fails to Deliver Expected Fund
Disappointing returns from the new tax plan were reported by the Internal Revenue Service. November total receipts reached 455,964,578, versus October’s 40,549,8285. Five months into the fiscal year show 8533,440,047, down from 86,596,027 in the same period last year. Taxes on gasoline fell sharply. bank checks rose modestly. stock and bond taxes declined, signaling weaker activity in markets.
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Washington
Internal Revenue Area
Body of mail flier found after fog crash
SAN FRANCISCO December 14. The body of Claire K. Vance airmail pilot and aircraft designer was found tonight in the wreckage of his mail plane on Rocky Ridge Contra Costa County The body and mail cargo were burned The plane struck the ridge about 10 feet below the crest in fog Aviators at the scene took the body to Hayward California The plane burst into flames upon impact and the cockpit occupied by Vance was still intact A search had begun earlier after he failed to report within 30 minutes of takeoff for an east bound flight
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San Francisco
Des
Claire K. Vance
Rocky Ridge
Contra Costa
County
Vance
Sild Vance
Haywerd
Calif
Ouxland Air
Anti-Nepotism Bills Revived In Congress
Washington date line reports renewed push in Congress to bar lawmakers from employing relatives. Rep Grant Mouser Jr proposes removal from office for any member employing relatives beyond blood relations and three by marriage to the third degree.
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Washington
Uneir
Congress
Raymond Clapper
Tunted Press
Grant Mouser
Ideals of Rugby Cited In Sermon to Young People
The Rev J B Workman of Central Methodist Episcopal Church delivered a sermon to youths entitled Putting the Task of Life and based on John 3 43 The message framed life challenges as a practical path with responsibility likening work and sacrifice to a reaper and sower image.
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J. B. Workman
Central Methodist Episcopal Church
Wie
John
Warm Weather Expected As Mercury Rises Again
Relief from one of the coldest waves in years was anticipated as temperatures rose and a milder spell was predicted for today and tomorrow. Rain and increased cloudiness were forecast with a chance of a white Christmas if any snow remains. The day saw a high near 35 and a morning low around 24, but records warned of a drop to 15 tonight. Traffic was hindered by snowfall and lingering slick conditions, with state officials reporting highways mostly open but urging caution.
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Charleston
Cibek
United
Pud Ges
State Raid Commission
Group Will Meet To Discuss Plans For West Virginia Publicity
The West Virginia Publicity association board meets tonight at 6 30 in the Kanawha hotel private dining room to map plans for the year. Dr C H McClintic of Lewisburu vice president and Greenbrier county legislator will suggest policies to benefit the state. Board members include Col W T Willilapon of Charleston president, Phil Gonley of Charleston managing director, Judge G K Kump of Romney, J C Horton of Huntington, and Thomas Scott of Bluffield vice president.
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West Virglniq Publicity, Association
Kanawha
C. H. Mcclintic
Lewimburg
Greenbrier County
Tr. McClintin
W. T. Willurapon
Gharleston
Phil Gonley
Charleston
G. K.kump
Romney
J. C. Horton
Huntington
Thomas Scott
Blie-field
West, Virginia
Roosevelt studies state finances amid Albany talks
President elect Franklin D Roosevelt, at his snowbound Hyde Park mansion, plans to travel to Albany for budget deficit discussions with Governor Lehman and state officials. The talks aim to marshal means to cover an estimated state shortfall of 80 to 100 million dollars. Roosevelt hosts close friends at lunch by the Hudson River as labor leader William Green backs Tobin for labor secretary.
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Hudson
Roosecvelt
Hudson Valley
Hoth Side
William
Ca Roondvelt
Warren Delano Robbing
Department of Atria
Washington Spa
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New York
Albany
Baby born amid Seduction Case history in Tappan
In Tappan New York on December 18 11 Robert Gibson announced that his daughter Charlotta Gibson gave birth to a baby girl at their home The birth comes as the Redent case notes the conviction of Bidtney Homewood riding master for seduction under promise of marriage He received a sentence of 14 months to three years in Sing Sing and a $500 fine Homewood’s attorneys said they will appeal.
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Tappan
Robert ‘Gibson
Tappa
Absorbey
Charlotta Gibson
Mids Gibson
Witnen
Bidtney Homewood
Sing Sing
Homewood
Panghborn Flies Final Test for Air Express
New York December 18 Clyde Pangborn pilots a loaded Lack-Near-Express plane on the final test flight before the six pm inauguration of the new service between the East and West coasts. The flight from Floyd Bennett Field to the Pacific coast was expected to take about thirteen hours with weather causing delays. Mrs Curtis D Roosevelt, daughter of the president elect, was anticipated to attend the inauguration ceremonies at Mayden Bonnet field tomorrow night.
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New York
Clyde Pangborn
Pacific Coast
Air Express Corporation
Tim East
West
Gon Prancisco
Curtis ‘Doll
Franklin DB. Roosevelt
Bonnet Field
Beer Bill Battle Paints Capitol Clash Before Holidays
Wets and drys prepare a final showdown on the beer bill as Congress nears the Christmas recess. Proponents express confidence of sending the measure to the Senate, while opponents pledge a vigorous fight. Senate leaders plan liquor legislation after Christmas if the 18th amendment postures get a House review. Mrs. Henry W. Peabody questions legality in a letter to the Ways and Means chair.
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Washington
Senate
Senate Judiciary Committee
Mra
Henry W. Peabody
Woman's Law Enforcement Committee
Callier
House
Ways and Means Committee
Argentinans Plan Defense Policy Moves in Buenos Aires
Police said documents implicated two former presidents in a radical plot to overthrow the government as martial law was declared in Buenos Aires. Officials noted arrests of military and civic leaders while authorities weighed staging outside the capital. A letter allegedly signed by a prominent radical agitator claimed support from former President Yrigoyen to regain power.
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Congress
Argentina
Hipolita
Rigoyen
Aho
Martin Grecia Zeland
Marcelo de Alvear
Yrigoyen
New Teleoptic Lenses May Restore Sight to Blind
Chicago December 18 Dr William Feinbloom of New York told the American Academy of Optometry that about one percent of the blind and incompetent could be taught to normal use through telemicroscope lenses he developed. He spent seven years studying and testing to adapt telescopic lenses for patients considered totally blind.
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Chicago
William Feinbloom
New York
American Academy of Optometry Today
Fetnbigom
Academy
Favorable Chicago Business Reports Boost Upward Trend
Chicago reports show improving retail trade and a stronger steel sector with more orders than since April. Transportation fares will drop via new 3000 mile coupon books, sold February 1, aiming to spur business activity.
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Chicago
Hoover to Send Debt Commission Proposal in Message
President Hoover drafted a debt message proposing a commission to review international financial obligations amid debt default concerns. Acknowledging likely congressional opposition, he plans continued talks with foreign debtors including France while avoiding a general debt conference.
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Hoover
Congress
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Waite House
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Uute
Prion
France
United States
Tade
Soft Coal Gains Reported by Bureau of Mines
The Bureau of Mines reports West Virginia bituminous coal production for the week ending December 1 totaling 1,168,000 tons, up 91,000 from the prior week but 15,900 tons below the corresponding week of 1929. WV output split into 43,000 tons in the southern fields and 945,000 in the northern fields, with Pennsylvania contributing to the total. National weekly bituminous production stood at 4,776,000 tons for the week ending December 10, down from earlier weeks in December 1931.
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Washington, Bee
West ‘Virginia
Bureau of Mines
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Santa Claus Visits Cathedral For 3200 Children Donation
A Christmas party at Beni Kedem cathedral saw 3200 children of the poor receive two pounds of candy and cakes each. The event, the seventh annual Tal Chbrisimns party for older Winlegeti children, featured a dignified Santa figure and a televised speech that sparked loud cheers. Dr. D A Ray funded three tall Christmas trees lighting the scene.
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Santa Claus
Beni Kedem
New French Cabinet Promises War Debt Pact
Paris dispatch reports a new French cabinet formed under Joseph Paul-Boncour aims to address war debt payments with a center left lineup. Paul-Boncour leads as premier and foreign minister, with Cheron as finance and Chabot as interior, pledging energetic steps to resolve France's debt to America while honoring December 15 chamber decisions not to repay the nearly 20 million dollar installment.
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Paris
Joseph Paul-Bencour
Benty Charon
Agriculture and Commerce
Foiance
Pauls Boncour
Chamber of Deputies
Geneva
Mwazon
America
Edouard Herriot
Paoul-Honcour
Chamber of ‘Deputies
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Herriot Ijimasel
Louis Germain-Martin
Gewromion
Cheron
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Policare
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Hague
Followic
Toterier
Camilien
Chautemps
Edouard Datadier
Marine
George Loysues
Ann
Paul Painleve
Agricultte
Henri Queille
Anatole de Montte
Colontes
Albert Sarraut
Ds Zabor
Albert Dalpler
Charles Danielou
Deurent Eynac
Julien Durand
Abel Garneey
Merchant Marine
Leon ‘Meyer
Tee Nou Genie Boynet
Penaloni
Edmond Cller
Gol
French Premier Paul-Boucopr Forms New Government
Paris reports Joseph Paul-Boucopr as France's new prime minister shaping a government aimed at debt talks and stronger Franco American friendship. The ceremony at the Elysee Palace featured a modest pledge to democracy and unity.
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Will Decries Senate Philippine Sentence
In a late 19th century style plea from BANDA MONICA, Calif, a voice questions U S Senate actions on the Philippines and independence. The speaker cites lengthened naval control and contrasts it with imagined freedoms, reflecting anxieties about colonial rule and self-determination.
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