Relief overhaul eyed as New Deal reshapes jobs plan
The article outlines President Roosevelt's plan to replace relief with a single agency for distributing work nationwide. Ickes discusses plans to absorb the agency, aiming to place up to 4,000,000 unemployed in jobs within weeks through highway work, grade crossing elimination, rural electrification, and housing. A PSC official estimates a $2 billion housing program could run over about two years.
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Famous Parents Testify Against Hauptmann Fight
The trial in a Magistrate Jefferys court concluded with two men fined nine dollars each for involvement in a church fight at the Second Baptist Church on Barrett Street. The lock was changed after Rev. Walker attempted services, leading to further church tensions and shared responsibility among church leaders and trustees.
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Evergreen wintering tips from Central Press garden report
Dean Halliday explains how evergreens endure winter stress. Wind and drought draw moisture from leaves while frozen roots cannot replace it. Watering soil before the first hard autumn freeze helps prevent damage, as dry roots worsen plant death.
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Central Press Garden
Evergreen Plant Care Tips From an Old Almanac
The text notes that evergreens show gray appearance from white scales caused by pine leass and suggests control by spraying with nicotine sulphate solution per manufacturers’ directions. It also mentions best planting time in late August or early September, with possible sets in early acting before growth, and recommends thoroughly preparing soils with deep digging and manure.
Floodlights Planned For Dam Work At Night
Kiwanis session heard Mr. Warren outline night construction using giant floodlights near the dam ditch. He noted peak employment not expected before fall, with August and September best for work as river water runs low. He recalled the July 1888 flood as the worst local surge and said the project likely won’t affect the city beach. H. R. Gibson of Rotary pledged support and cooperation.
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Mussolini and Laval Open Delayed Talks at Palace
In Rome on January 5 Premier Mussolini and French Foreign Minister Laval began talks aimed at friendship between Italy and France. Ambassador Carl de Chambrun accompanied Laval as guards saluted. Mussolini greeted Laval and escorted him to his office to pursue negotiations for peace.
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Federation of Labor to Back 30 Hour Bill
Washington January 5 The American Federation of Labor will back 30 hour week legislation in this Congress despite administration opposition. William Green federation president reiterated that stand after a conference with 100 union leaders He has long favored that action.
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American Federation of Labor
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Lousy dispute ends with Mills banished from city
In a local court before Mayor Charles King a dispute over lice in a basement sleeping quarters at the courthouse led to Ernest Shaffer alleging George Mills kicked him amid a heated argument. Mills denied the kick and claimed Shaffer brandished a poker. Mills, a transient from Massachusetts living in the courthouse basement, was ordered to leave the city and not return.
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Four Feared Lost as Lexington Sinks in East River
An exclusive photo shows the coastwise steamer Lexington sinking minutes after being cut in two by the prow of the tramp freighter Jane Christensen in the East River New York. Four thousand four hundred? four morlore of the crew still missing and 150 rescued as harbor craft pull survivors from debris. Central Press reports the ship, bound from New York to Providence, carried travelers including salon men honeymooners business people and students returning to school after holidays.
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Jane Christensen
Central Press
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Hiner Presses for Less Force in State Affairs
State official Hiner urged reducing coercive methods to safeguard the rights of the people. He declared no outside influence affected his stance and emphasized lawful procedures in government actions.
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