Congress agrees on liquor tax bill for revenue
The House Ways and Means Committee approved a $1.0 billion liquor tax bill, largely along majority lines with Republicans abstaining. About 360 million of the revenue is expected from spirits and wines, 160 million from beer. Taxes: 24 dollars per gallon on spirits, per barrel on beer, and 10 to 40 cents per gallon on wine by alcohol content. The extra 80 cents per gallon on blended spirits remains. Congressional polls show limited opposition to the measure.
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United Press
Washington
House Ways and Tmedus
Mer Tits
Council fills vacancy on Civil Service Board election
City council convened in special session to fill the Civil Service Board vacancy. Dr J C Kibler was chosen president amid reorganizing. Dr Graham had previously served and faced no formal objections. The council requested a ten day list of eligible candidates for police fire and health appointments. Walter H Scott sworn as city solicitor and Robert A Ott as city clerk after a recent meeting.
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Civil Service Board
J. C Kiblen
Glen Miller
Sdr WY
Nichols
Jamutderick
Nioe
Jibler
Sehom
Graham
Messrs. Mulderick
Messrs
Duke
Heath
Miller
Kibler
Bealh
Muidebfelt
Policie, Fire and Health Department
Theiband
Walter H. Scott
Mr. Scott
M. Agnes Cameron
0. B. Wilcox
Robert A. Ott
D. ©. Kiley
Blaine
Incaid
Ten day truce sought to settle mine field trouble
Wilkes-Barre Pa Jan 3 The national labor board faces a ten day deadline to intervene and avert a strike by the United Anthracite Miners of America. At a special convention 800 delegates urged immediate action while 60,000 or more miners would be affected. Three delegates will press Senator Wagner in Washington to gain prompt NLB action. Agenda includes reemployment of nonretired workers and labor system reforms.
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United Press
Wilkes-Barre
National Labor Board
United Anthracite Miners of America
Washington
Robert #. Wagner
Wagner
Folm D- More
Technics
Union
Nigima
150 Miners Trapped Reported Dead Fear Influx
A collapsed mine in Praguh area trapped 150 miners, with many feared dead as rescue teams work through debris. Officials say several bodies are recovered and rescue operations continue under hazardous conditions amid shifting rock and gas.
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Praguh, Czachostovuseln
Sin 5
Total federal gross debt hits new high
The item reports a rising federal gross debt record amid a chaotic dispatch. It notes a death from a heart attack at a home and an attempted enforcement action to access the residence. Names and places are garbled, but the piece centers on debt figures and a local fatal event.
Bill to Restore Veterans Benefits Proposal Faces Early Hurdles
Washington June 8 A bill to restore veterans benefits was prepared for early introduction by Senator Robinson Republican Indiana. The measure would restore war casualty allowances disability pensions and hospitalization and other wartime grants to eligible veterans and dependents amid proposed revisions and funding details.
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Washington
Bimetite
Robinnon
Repm
Ind
Viola Tawa
Ty Valorans
Fragmentary Notice: Watch Saved Life in Unclear Event
An unclear OCR fragment hints at a watch saving a life during a birthday related incident. Names and places are unreadable. The text references a person named Walsh and mentions rubber and timing words but lacks coherent details or verifiable entities.
Menace of Disease Looms Over Los Angeles County
Los Angeles authorities moved to shield more than 200000 residents from a possible disease linked to a New Year flood and blood event. Health Officer L Fomerhy urged protective measures though no cases had been confirmed. Details of missing names were shared as updates continued.
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United Press
Los Angeles
Los Angeles County
If. L
Wien
Déstheeliian
Unidentified man said to die by own action near Ridgway
Near Ridgway Pa authorities investigated a possible death by own action after an unidentified man about 26 was struck by a car along the Burn Gate highway while walking erratically and narrowly missed another vehicle before being hit by Lyle Haines driving a car.
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United Press
Ridgway
Burn Gate
Ima
Lyle Haines
Pinchot signs 13 additions bills in special session
Harrisburg January 3 Governor Pinchot announced the signing of 13 additions bills and two resolutions from the recent special session. The measures include a permanent voter registration for Scranton, a $10 million toll bridge bond issue plan, and machinery to purchase toll bridges. The legislature also authorized the highway department to accept federal funds for roads and bridges and addressed sinking fund payments on toll bridge bonds. The notices indicate further details continued on Page Two.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Pinchot
Civil Works Administration
John W. Howell
Lackswanna
Scranton
P. B. Rice
Dauphin
Seuator Bred 'T
Gelder
Sisquehanna
Ubshighway Department
Harry B. Scott
Centre
Tesnia
Rep
Milk drivers end walkout in Philadelphia dispute
United Press reports stage in Philadelphia shows milk drivers returning to work after accepting a settlement from the regional labor board. The employers' association and union agreed to arbitration on wage and hours, with workers resuming duties today after a brief stoppage.
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Philadelphia
Labor Board
Government weighs greater control of banks after deposit plan
Washington officials map new oversight moves as federal deposit insurance expands to cover up to 2100 per account. RFC funds have boosted the banking system with 828 million dollars, with direct federal supervision reaching about 90 percent of banks.
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Richard L Gridley
United Press
Washington
Hinahice Corporatin
RFC
Insurance Corporation
Jit
Sharp Slashes in Federal Flood Control Aid
A report to Congress details a forecasted cut in river and harbor improvements and federal flood control spending for the next fiscal year. General Lytle Brown recommends $3,225,000 for rivers and harbors and $12,180,000 for flood control, with additional adjustments proposed for subsequent years.
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United Press
Washington
Jan
Waa
Army
Congryas
Lytle Brown
Duginoris
Bremm
73rd Congress Convenes Amid Huge Washington Throng
The 73rd Congress met at noon in Washington to notify the New Deal and approve a record budget over 7 billion dollars as Roosevelt spoke on NRA progress. The House and Senate packed, cameras whirred, and late Senators Kendrick and Dale were honored as chambers adjourned after brief sessions.
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United Press
Washington
73Rd Congress
Roosevelt
Misny
Republican Old Guard
Dickinson
NRA
Reed
Senate
Dale
Kendrick
House
Louisiana
State Treasury reports balance and funds in 1934
Harrisburg January 3 The State Treasury shows a general fund balance of 31 062 558 compared with 9 284 182 at end of November. Receipts rose to 56 826 667 from a 25 000 000 relief issue while disbursements totaled 23 089 566. Total balance including custodial funds stands at 66 622 034 85 versus 32 086 882 on November 30. Automobile license plates issued exceed last year by 1 000. Motor fund opened 1 901 958 at start of 1934, down from 7 660 000 in November. General fund a year earlier was 4 890 000 and motor fund 16 790 587. Waters adds two new special funds the state million stored and liquor license fund. The Fourmst has 47 490 and the Inter 105 650.
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United Eves Harrisburg
Charles A. Waters
Waters
Inter
Clymer Bank Under New Insurance Law
The Clymer state Bank has solved its certificate from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation approving operation under the new federal insurance law effective January 2. After a rigid examination by federal investigators the bank was granted accreditation and approval for operation under the new insurance law up to $2,000. The bank revived certificate No. 13,868, the paper notes a reorganization and a prior era of stability.
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Clymer State Bank
Federal Deposit Insurante Corporation
Clymer Bank
Wits
Iupoaita
Tha Clymer Hunk
Roosevelt outlines integrated recovery plan for nation
Roosevelt tells Congress recovery will be social and economic reform not a return to old values. He urges unified action across branches to modernize industry, finance and labor, promote fair dealing, curb monopolies, and build a durable, nationwide program while noting limits in foreign affairs and ongoing war debt matters.
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Lyle GC. Wilson
United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
House of ‘Representatives
Assembly
House
Senate
Roosevalt
Datac A
NRA
Vietm
Unites States
Montevideo
Negtibora
Naliom
Snather
Bebsit
Jim
Weile
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