Storm wrecks Los Angeles district leaving 40 dead
United Press reports the worst southern California storm killed 40 people and left scores missing as 8.26 inches of rain drenched the Los Angeles area in 46 hours. Civilian Conservation Corps and CWA workers aided by volunteers searched ruined homes in foothill towns like Montrose Glendale and San Gabriel for the missing while temporary morgues handled recovered bodies. Property damage runs into millions with cars swept away and bridges washed out. traffic and weather emergency stations remain in service.
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United Press
Los Angeles
California
Civilian Conservation Corps
CWA
Montrose
Glendale
San Gabriel
la Cres‘venti
Montrose American Legion Hall
Chilren
Walter Lee
Ban Gabriel
van ‘Nuys
Tojunga
Wilmington
Verdugo City
Pennsylvania Liquor Stores Begin Sales Statewide
Only Philadelphia fully ready as 1 3 of the state’s 228 planned liquor shops opened at 9 a m. Officials expect remaining outlets to open within two weeks. Corry’s store starts at 9 4 a m Thursday. Philadelphia’s 21 stores opened on time. Several cities, including Pittsburgh and Scranton, still await openings as stock ranges from whisky to champagne.
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Pennsylvania
Corry
Edward Kirsch
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board
Pittsburgh
Allerheny County
Fear Movie Star Lost in California Storm
A storm in California reportedly sweeps away parts of a coastal area as actor Victor Metaglen is missing since Sunday. Neighbors say his house and outbuildings were washed away and four automobiles were swept from his property. Local authorities and the public await word on his fate.
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FEAR
Calif
Los Angeles
Victor Meliaglen
Ncreen Fgtor
Domestic gold price remains unchanged on eve of Congress
Washington January 2 government domestic value held at 54.04 per ounce before Congress opens amid anticipated monetary battles. The price sits 1.91 above the world price, with the dollar exchange rate around 82.75 cents, keeping the market steady as officials brace for policy debates.
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Washington
Congress
Belty Eondam
Paltthiga
Threat of Mine Strike Subside at Wilkes-Barre
In Wilkes-Barre on January 2, the threat of a general mine strike eased as the United Anthracite Miners of Pennsylvania met in convention. Civic business groups and the federal government pressured averted industrial war that could affect about 50,000 miners. John D. Moore of the National Labor Board was set to attend as an official observer. The union president Thomas Maloney said the convention would not likely call a strike and aimed to strengthen the organization and address alleged discriminations affecting miners with limited union recognition.
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United Press
Wilkes-Barre
Hurn
Col Fields
United Anthracite
Pennsylvania
Hebe
John D. Moore
The
Nations Labor Board
Moore
Thoms Maloney
Narrow escape as boat capsizes on Columbus stream
Four men on a CWA project at Columbus barely escaped drowning when their boat capsized in swift currents. Surveyors A M Connelly and H J Hurlbert, both from Jamestown, were aided by two helpers as Fred Wayne and Cliff Aiken rescued from the water. Wayne, found in serious condition, was later reported recovering. all four survived with narrow escapes.
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CWA
Columbus
Jamestown
Clennel
Fred Wayne
Cliff Aiken
Columbis
Gary
A. M. Connelly
H. J. Hurlbert
Tamestown
Wayne
Lao
Harry Raymond
Veterans to Lose Pension Checks for Many Former Wound Claims
Washington reports that over half of World War I veterans on presumptive wound pensions will be dropped from federal rolls. Of 51,218 claimants, 29,258 will lose benefits, while 21,955 veterans already shown not wounded will continue to receive pensions or appeal decisions. General Frank T. Hines announced the findings.
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United Press
Washington
Veterans Bureau
Roosevelt
Frank T. Hines
Morgenthau Named Treasury Secretary in Roosevelt Cabinet
Henry Morgenthau Jr., long time Roosevelt ally, assumes full cabinet rank and heads the Treasury to direct monetary and fiscal policy. He is 42 and was appointed New Year’s morning at the White House in a ceremony attended by the Roosevelt and Morgenthau families.
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United Press
Washington
Henry Morgenthau, Jr
Ahd
Roosevelt
Morgentthau
White House
Two CWA Workers Die in Explosive Blast Crash
Two men were burned to death when a truck carrying 900 pounds of explosives for civil works projects crashed into a road sign near Columbus Wisconsin. The victims were William Durstin, 25, and George Pitel, 21, both from Madison.
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CWA
United Press
Columbus
Wis
Jan
Mayville
Here
William Durstin
tie @ron
George Pitel
Bothomr
Madison
Hunt estranged wife in double Ohio slaying
Massillon Ohio deputies and citizens hunted for Faith Christman 47 wife and mother-of-five after she allegedly killed husband Roy 49 and his sister-in-law Iya 47 before fleeing into fields. Tracks led to Massillon reservoir edge and Sippo creek banks as search widened.
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United Press
Ms. Christman
Roy
Iya Christman
Here
Massilion
Sippo Creek
Roosevelt 10 Delivers His Message In Person
The report outlines President Roosevelt presenting his message to Congress on liquor and foreign trade policy. It notes Senate leaders and policy committees shaping the legislative outlook and warns of anticipated partisan maneuvering in the capitol.
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Roosevelt
Unites Frets
Washington
Denyeri
Perpen
Senate
Tasdap
Dmson
Four More CWA Projects To Be Started Here
Four additional Civil Works Administration projects were delayed by missing employment registration cards, with expected arrival to begin tomorrow. Planned work includes repainting Municipal and fire department buildings, widening North Center street, graveling several streets, and drafting city charts by blocks for assessments. Work also continues on relaying Center alley and Maple avenue, building new gutters on East street, and school renovations at Junior High and Senton High, with many workers to gain employment and more jobs anticipated this week.
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Municipal
Fire Department
North Center Street
Franklin Street
Park Place
West Irving Street
Raymond Avenue
Center Alley
Center
Mill Streets
Maple Avenue
East Street
Civil Works Administration
Senton High
La Guardia Launches Thorough City House Cleaning
New York massed overhaul of Tammany ties as Mayor La Guardia orders a sweeping purge of city departments. He vows free rein for aides, pledging decisive action, while Major General John F. O'Ryan takes the police helm amid anti graft rhetoric and reform promises.
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Fusion Cabinet
Tammany Hall
United Press
New York
Fiorlto H. la Guardia
la Gusris
John F. O'Ryan
Aspo- Nee
Nak Sted
la Guardia
Mayor Miller pushes thru appointments in crowded city hall
Mayor Miller and two allied councilmen controlled a tense adjourned session to approve a slate of appointments on an acting basis. The meeting drew the largest city turnout in years with 400 spectators. Appointments included City Solicitor Walter H. Scott and City Clerk Robert Ott, police chief, street, and truck staff kept or reassigned, and a Citizens' Salary Revision Committee named.
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Miller
City Gamel
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Milley
Walter H. Scott
Blaine Kincail
Robert A. Ott
C. B. Porter
Nevin R. Dickson
First Ward
Charles Spiesman
Roy Rickerson
Tirlyer
Harry Boutwell
Ralph Poster
Clyde Damon
Edward Hamington
John D. Flanigan
Lloyd Ruppersburger
Alex Koestner
Burlingame
Leon Brown
Citizens’ Committee
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B. Wilcox
Corry ‘Taxpayers’ Union
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Ott
Scott
G. A. Pain
Mulderich
Nichols
Charles Splesman
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Alex ‘Oestner
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Citizens Committee
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