NRA Recovery Program Seen Mixed Across the Nation
Willi Thornton reports from a 6000 mile tour that the NRA recovery effort shows both gains and flaws. He notes wage increases and job creation early on, widespread chiseling under the blanket code, and growing acceptance of permanent codes. The piece highlights sector shifts in oil and timber, steel and textiles, labor debates over section 7A, and farm programs. He concludes with cautious optimism that the overall impact remains detectable but not definitively proven.
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NEA
Washington
NRA
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Johnson
Ford
NIRA
American Federation
Roosevelt
Comptroller General Rules EHC Setup Is Illegal
Washington Jan 16 AP Comptroller General J P McCarl ruled the emergency housing corporation setup unconstitutional and halted its work The ruling to Secretary Ickes ties up 100000000 in Public Works Admin funds for slum clearance and low cost housing Ickes serves as president of the housing corporation and secretary of interior McCarl said farmers of the constitution never contemplated such a corporation
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Washington
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Public Works Administration
Housing Corporation
McCarl
Monetary policy dominates Congress as debates unfold
Washington report notes lawmakers discuss rapid Roosevelt monetary legislation while committee wrangles over which chamber should handle it. Frank Vanderlip endorses a dollar around 50 to 60 percent of the gold dollar in testimony. RFC halts foreign gold purchases as Senate Republicans demand thorough hearings on the plan.
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New York
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St. Lawrence
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American Legion
Independent Offices
Breach of Contract Suit Dismissed in Equity Court
Judge H A Pearce dismisses the breach of contract suit by J F R Sealy and others against Ralph R Lake et al in the court of equity. The action alleged breach of contract by the defendants.
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J. FR. Sealy
Ralph R. Lake
H. A. Pearce
Court of Equity
Cuban Troubles Deepen Under Hevia Amid Unrest
The new Cuban regime under Hevia faces shaky support as disturbances erupt in Havana, two bombings occur, and Grau loyalists are slain. Col Batista backs the regime while police officers threaten mass resignations over soldier removal. Hevia pledges compensation before any confiscations and begins forming a concentration cabinet with Manuel Despaigne as treasury secretary.
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Gray San Martin
Hevia
Grau
Carlos Mendieta
Fuggencio Batista
Josea Inclan
Inclan
Manuel Despaigne
the Treasury
Senate confirms Angus D. MacLean as Assistant Solicitor General
The Senate confirms Angus D. MacLean of North Carolina for the post of Assistant Solicitor General. The brief report notes the confirmation amid broader questions about impact and future usefulness of the office, with contemporaneous reflections on success and hope.
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Confir
Washington
Senate Today
Angus D. MacLean
North Carolina
the United States
Enlightenment on the dollar by Roosevelt plans
By J. R. Brackstt, the piece explains potential effects of devaluing the dollar under Roosevelt. It discusses the current irrelevance of gold backing, possible temporary price rises, and the government profit from devaluation. It notes inflation risks, bond retirement impacts, and effects on foreign exchange and wheat exports.
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Washington
John Doe
Roosevelt
Mr. Doe
Doe
John
County Democratic Executive Committee in Session
The Houston County Democratic Executive Committee met at 3 this afternoon to set qualifications for county officers and fix assessments for candidates. W. A. Wells chaired the 14-seat group which will complete its work today and name election officers. Public announcements by most candidates, with at least a dozen expected tomorrow.
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Houston County Democratic Executive Committee
W. A. Wells
Interior Supply Bill Noted For Fiscal 31 Million Outlay
The interior department supply bill sets a 31.1 million dollar outlay for the next fiscal year, down from 50.5 million for the current year. Approved as the second of nine regular departmental money bills, its passage follows House action on the independent offices bill. Subcommittee chair Representative Taylor notes large cuts due to recent Pub Works aid and highlights the Boulder Canyon dam project needing no funds this year as PWA allocated 38 million.
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Interior Department
White House
Appropriations Committee
House
Senate
Taylor
Colo
Pub- Me Works Administration
Boulder Canyon
PWA
Today's Cotton Market and Related Commodity Briefs
Open high low and close data for cotton futures across Jan to Dec months are listed with prices, alongside a dense block of market references spanning steel, autos, chemicals, and utility stocks. The page mixes commodity quotes with corporate names and percentages, reflecting a busy market roundup.
Interior department handles large public works funds under Ickes
The Interior Department and Public Works Administration head Secretary Ickes oversee a $1,001,000 allocation of public works funds. The Indian Service is allotted $16,269,080, down $3,687,000 from this year, exclusive of tribal fund appropriations of $1,410,000. Regular appropriations include the General Land Office $788,000, Reclamation $860,750, Geological Survey $1,903,000, National Parks $6,319,000, Office of Education $233,000, Vocational Education $989,800, Alaska $716,200, Hawaii $62,210, Virgin Islands $3,884,758.
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Indian Service
General Land Office
Bureau of Reclamation
Geological Survey
National Parks
Office of Education
Federal Board For Vocational Education
Pan Am Station Dispute Over City Limits at Cottonwood Road
The council seeks to determine if a Pan Am station on Cottonwood road lies within city limits after fining Pan Am $510 for alleged unpaid taxes. The city says gas monies were not reported and the site is inside the limits, while Pan Am contends it is outside. A move to arbitrate by appointing an uninterested person is underway.
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Pan Am
Cottonwood Road
Pan Am Company
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