Roosevelt to seek 4 billion for relief and works
President Roosevelt is expected to ask Congress for at least 4 billion dollars for relief and public works. The administration signals opposition to immediate payment of veterans' bonus certificates as Congress readies a decisive vote on the bonus in the 78th Congress.
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Lyle C. Wilson
United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Theeal
Rong
Texas
White House
Senate
City Funds To Meet Majority Of Dec Bills In 1935
City finances will permit immediate payment of most current bills for the year. Mayor Glen Miller told the City Council in a special meeting. City Treasurer P. F. Westley announced the balance would cover obligations as funds allow. The garbage-collection contract with C. S. Steadman was again tabled for revision by the city solicitor and will be considered next week.
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Glen Miller
A. Duke
Dalgee
Miller
P. F. Westley
C. 8
Steadman
Ita
Four Die As Fire Ravages Texas Home Garage
A blaze in El Paso destroyed a combined residence and garage. Four people died: Mrs. Tsabetla Macias 28, Roberto Macias 5, Eduardo Macias 2, and Istranis lndo Macias 30. Willie Macias 6 was critically burned after an overheated stove caused gasoline to explode.
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United Press
Paso
Tex
Tsabetla Macias
Roberto Macias
Eduardo Macias
Istranislndo Macias
Willie Macias
Hauptmann Trial Opens as 40 New Witnesses Called
State of New Jersey plans to prove Bruno Richard Hauptmann was near Hopewell the night Lindbergh baby vanished. Witnesses will come from Sourland Mountains while Hauptmann’s alibi claims place him in a Bronx apartment. He will be guarded by deputies and troopers as court opens in Hunterdon County seeking a murder verdict.
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Sidney B. Whipple
United Press
Tlemington
N. J
Hauptmann
Hunterdon County
Talesmen
Iyd Fisher
United States
Survivors Recover After Adirondack Plane Crash
Three survivors linger in a Utica hospital recovering from exposure after a winter Stevens crash in the Adirondacks. The Curtiss Condor airliner en route from Albany to Syracuse went down Friday night, leaving four aboard. Pilot Ernest Dryer and co pilot Dale Dryer show weakness from frostbite and shock. Jack Brown to be released today. R W Hambrook, education official, had flown to New York and planned to head to Washington.
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Ay United Pewsica
Adirondacks
Utica
American Airlines
Curtiss-Condor
Albany
Syracuse
R. W. Hambrook
Federal Office of Education
Washington
New York
Ernest
Dale Dryer
Jack Brown
Proposals Presented to State Assembly by Forest Development Plan
Proposals to the state assembly outline a long term forest development program aimed at benefiting common people. Recommendations emphasize sustained growth, resource management, and public welfare. The document foregrounds practical measures over rhetoric.
State planning board urges long term social legislation
Harrisburg Pa Jan 1 United Press reports Governor Pinchot presented the state planning board report to the legislature and national resources board. Recommendations call for a 10 year program for public welfare. Proposals include creating a state planning secretary office forest and mineral_industry balance and a housing program with land reform.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Commonwealth
State Planning Board
Covernoy Pinchot
National Resources Bar
Lewis Stally
Wilters
National Resources Board
Quiet New Year Celebrated in Corry City
Corry marked an unusually quiet New Year with most residents at home or at small gatherings. Watchnight services drew fair crowds at Baptist Advent Christian and United Brethren churches with dignified addresses and music. The Corry Lodge of Bilks hosted a dance for about seventy five couples, and no disorderly arrests were reported despite lingering alcohol sales.
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Corry
Baptist
Advent Christian
United Brethren
Corry Lodge
Fred Kelly
Union City
Five Aged Inmates Die in Cherokee County Home Fire
A fire at the Cherokee County Home in Garnett, Kansas, claimed the lives of five aged inmates: Hank and Tom Young, William Gregory, Rance Franklin, and Alfred Emory. Fifteen others were treated at City Hospital for exposure, while firefighters battled the blaze amid heavy smoke and flames.
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HOME
United Press
Cherokee County
City Hospital
Hank
Tom Young
William Gregory
Rance Pranklin
Alfred Emory
Deprived Vendor Dies After Auto Hit in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia a destitute street vendor, Mrs. Fannie Levine, died after being struck by a car. Two bundles she carried were found on the street, containing 11,000 dollars. later 3,100 more was sewn into her dress. The currency was old two dollar bills. Nurses at a hospital noted her shabby appearance and missing shoe laces. Police seek relatives.
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United Press
Philadelphia
Fannie Levine
Lata Hospital
Blizzard Paralyzes Pennsylvania as Snow Sleet Hit State
A New Year blizzard slowed traffic across Pennsylvania with heavy snow sleet and freezing temperatures. About 200 State Highway Department workers and 566 pieces of equipment cleared roads in dangerous curves and drifts. Eastern PA bore the heaviest impact with nine inch snow falls in the Pocono region and similar totals in anthracite areas as temperatures moderated to rain in many sections.
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Harrisburg
Jha
Pennsylvania
State Highway Department
S66
Allegheny Mountains
Pinchots Planning Farewell Dinners in Harrisburg
Gov and Mrs Gifford Pinchot plan a trio of farewell dinners in Harrisburg within two weeks. Guests include Cabinet officers deputies and members of commissions along with Republican State Chairman M Harvey Taylor. The events will be held in January and February.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Gifford Pinchot
M. Harvey Taylor
Colegrove and Van Dyke Refuse Special License Numbers
Warren Van Dyke set to be secretary of highways on January 15 and joins Arthur Spiegrave in declining to accept the auto license number 100 club. Colegrove also declines while noting past administrations’ practices. The incoming Democratic regime hints at ending the longtime preference system for influential officials. Van Dyke returns number 5 and states he will not seek special highway privileges.
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Warren van Dyke
George H. Marly
Arthur Spiegrave
Conry
Refusig
Colegrove
Wann Dyke
van Dyke
Icenir
Dundon Denies Local Report Amid Relief Inquiry
County Probation Officer Harry Dundon rejected a union and dispatch reports claiming he would push an investigation into Erie relief administration. He said his single remark about a nine year old lacking milk was misconstrued and he has nothing to do with relief work, noting his office has ample other duties. Fire at West Virginia Glass Specialty plant in Weston causes about 1.0 million dollars in damage. plant idle since Friday, 800 workers affected.
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Union
Erie
Corry
Pracstion
Harry Dindos
Eue County
Dunion
Weston
W. Va
West Virginia Glass Specialty Company
Special presentation planned for welfare checks at state capital
Harrisburg January 1 Indigent aged people whose names were disclosed by the Welfare Department will receive checks from Governor Pinchot Lambright at a ceremony in the chief executive's reception room at 5 pm. Pensioners from Philadelphia York Franklin and Allegheny counties will attend. The December payments are to be issued this month and the plan to administer funds is under investigation. The Welfare Department has set aside funds totaling 1 508 84 for December and January payments.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Welfare Department
Pinchot Lamprtay
Clief
Spm
Phikuleapaie Yaris
Franklin
Allegheny
Merbers
Dee
State Department of Welfare
New Year's Eve Celebrant In Shootout Slays Two Officers
In Hamilton on January 1 a party guest who had two revolvers drew a third firearm from his pocket and fatally shot Patrolman Earl Grubbs and wounded Patrolman Henry Hart after police restrained him for firearm possession. He was killed by a fellow officer Urban Duegers as the suspect fired in a patrol wagon. Police later arrested him on firearms charges after the violent fracas at a fraternal organization event.
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United Press
Hamilton
Wis
Uniterfied
Whey
Earl Grubbs
Henry Hart
Urban Duegers
Widow McFadden Surrenders Income in Marriage
Mrs George H McFadden widow of a million cotton broker marries Bernon Sheldon Prentice of Rumson New Jersey wealthy NYSE member. The $120000 annual income will be given up. Rain halts the Mummers New Year parade planned for today in Philadelphia delaying to Saturday with a 10 p m start.
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Villanova
George H. McFadden
Bernon Sheldon Prentice
Rumson, N. J
New York Stock Exchange
Philadelphia
HomshER Named Boss of Senate Sarig in House
Pennsylvania lawmakers opened the session as Democrats anticipate power shift after November elections. Temple schoolmaster and longtime legislator Wildin Barig was elected speaker of the House, while Lancaster County veteran Doh Gy Homsher was named president pro tem of the Senate, marking a rare Democratic leadership in the chamber since the Civil War.
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Pennsylvania
Vetlom Hefoes
Hull
al Wildin CG
Barig
Temple
Senata
Doh Gy
Pinchot Recaps Accomplishments and 1935 Session Prospects
Governor Pinchot outlines accomplishments of his administration and urges the 1935 General Assembly to consider state planning board findings. Lt. Gov. Shannon presides for the last time as Senate convenes at noon. House selects William Gallagher as chief clerk amid Democratic control and woman Anna Brancato presides to open session.
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Pinchot
United Press Harrisburg
Liz Tarvwell
Ditford Pinchot
General Assembly
State Planning Board
Senate
Edward G. Shannon
John &, Fon
Dauphin County
Homsher
Warren F. Roberts
Northampton
Tudze William Hargest
Boysl Hamilton
Harrisburg
John E McKindy
Pittsburgh
Herman P Sfiller
John E Sheridan
Yates Caffin
Camp Hill
Burnet
Jaider Henry C. Niles
York
Anna Brancato
Philadelphia
Commonwealth
Saing
Patrick Connery
William Gallagher
Wilkes-Barre
House
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Council
Lindbergh
Snees
State Assembly
Poconos
Highway Department
Pinchots
van Dyke Refuse
Automobile License “100 Club
Dundon
United Prose
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