Congress Opens As Hoover Era Dawns In Capital
The opening session of the 2nd Hoover administration unfolds in Washington amid a fractured political scene. Democrats press for national relief and prohibition repeal while Republicans tally support for a balanced budget and war debt actions. The atmosphere is tense as Roosevelt eyes farm relief and fiscal measures in the new era.
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Hunger Marchers Stopped By Cops At Capital Gates
Washington December 6 Hundreds of hunger marchers moved toward police lines near Capital gates but turned back. The morning featured grumbling over breakfast, sleeping in trucks, and a long red banner carried by the column. Police reinforced the area with tear gas, ropes, and vigilance as the crowd faced off in the city vicinity.
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Von Schleicher Takes Up Government's Reins Amid Crisis
A German cabinet reshuffle places Kurt von Schleicher in charge as chancellor, after President Hindenburg commissions the army to run the nation through a period of domestic crisis. His aim is to restore stability and promote peace while steering the country through winter.
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Marathon Dance Blamed For Rift Between Partners
After more than 20 years of marriage Mr and Mrs Benjamin Honseworth faced a rift blamed on a marathon dance event. Mrs Honseworth obtained a job there and her associations reportedly caused the strain. The couple has children, the eldest about 20.
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Skull Fracture After Auto Crash Near Sugar Creek Bridge
New Philadelphia Ohio December 5 Vincent Airhart aged 18 of Navarre suffered a fractured skull when his car crashed at Sugar Creek Bridge Saturday night. He was found in the wreckage by Deputy J C Schutsbach of Strasburg and taken to a hospital where his condition was reported serious.
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Mann and Hering Are Found Guilty
Mann and Hering were found guilty in federal court on charges connected to national lottery violations. Mann, Kansas City Chamber of Commerce president, and Hering, editor of Eagles magazine, faced verdicts with McGuire and Welsh acquitted. Sentencing postponed to next Thursday. penalties could reach years in prison and fines up to 22,000 dollars. Jurors deliberated six hours under Judge Coleman. Warner resigns as Stanford football coach, submitting resignation to athletics director Storey.
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Presidential Council Suggested as New Plan
Washington December 6 A presidential council to advise the President and his cabinet informally without stenographic duties has been suggested as a way Roosevelt can utilize subordinated leaders who cannot accept cabinet positions. Many named for cabinet posts are likely to decline the compliment, as they do not want to move to Washington to administer departments.
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Long Conference Unfolds Similar Plan for Action
Independent Republicans led by Senator Cutting met with Franklin D. Roosevelt to compare legislative views and plan a coordinated action for the new session. Governor Harry Woodring and Guy Helvering attended, with General Coxey presenting a monetary proposal.
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Democratic Split Over Legislature Control Possible
Democratic split over control of the 89th Ohio assembly emerges as Governor George White and State Democratic Chairman Henry Brenner back Mansfield’s Frank Cave for speaker. Ashland’s J Freer Bittinger contests the choice, with Buck of Huron and Roberts of Belmont signaling stance ahead of the next Thursday caucus. Political observers see a potential override if Bittinger, Burke, and Roberts unite behind a single candidate behind the administration’s plan.
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Senator Davis Absent as Senate Opens in Washington
Washington December 5 Senator James E Davis of Pennsylvania failed to answer when the first roll call was taken signaling a brief absence at the opening of the Senate session.
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Senate Opens With New Members Sworn In
Today in Congress Senate convenes at 12 noon with new members sworn in. Names committee notifies President the Senate is ready to do business. Economy committee continues consideration of national economy law. House convenes at noon, Names committee to notify President the House is ready to do business. Garner to recognize a motion to repeal the Eighteenth Amendment.
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Yellow Springs Scrip Powers Local Exchange System
Yellow Springs thrives on scrip as a local exchange system praised by Yale economist Irving Fisher. A farmer trades potatoes for scrip, hires a carpenter with it, and the carpenter buys goods at the exchange, circulating the currency within the community. The plan aims to function as a money substitute, expanding locally through mutual credit and trade.
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Strike Leaders Beaten on Ride in Vacaville
In Vacaville California, strike leaders were kidnapped from the public library area during a Sunday clash of about 1,900 participants. The six men were abducted from jail by a group of men in seven cars, warned not to follow, then found beaten and driven away. police report 15 people were boxed in and parts of the crowd dispersed while workers demanding 1.50 a day were among the 1356 strikers.
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Woman and Child Die in Fire After Explosion
In Steubenville, an aged woman and a two year old died in a fire sparked by an explosion caused by a cord used to ignite the blaze at a Fadeburg home. Mr. Jilla Tee and the child of Mr. and Mrs. Marl Shorift perished, while Mr. Shoalta and two other children Gail, seven, and Wayne, five, were injured. The mother of Mr. Shoalta is identified as Lew.
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Allotment Plan Wins Farm Chief Allotment Plan Wins
Chicago December 3 President Ed wart A O Neal of the American Farm Bureau Federation today approved the domestic allotment plan for farms. He endorsed amending the Agricultural Marketing Act to cover disposal of farm commodities and ensure the farmer benefits from protective tariffs. The alliance head stood firm on the commercialization fee plan for farm relief and backed the general theory of allotment.
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Wolford, Renowned Ohio Farmer Found Dead at Home
Tributes flow for Wolford, a well known farmer from near Jamentown, found dead at his residence. Death cited as due to heart trouble. Also reports: Judge Thomas W. Slick denied habeas corpus for D C Atephenson, serving life for 1926 Indianapolis murder. Senator-designate Walter Walker sworn in after brief auto-air dash. Ohio Senate Penal Committee discusses prison welfare with State Welfare Director John McSweeney amid reported concerns at the Ohio Penitentiary.
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Repeal Resolution Text Before House On Prohibition
The document presents the Garner repeal proposal to amend the constitution to repeal the Eighteenth Amendment. It outlines the required two thirds vote in Congress and ratification by three fourths of the states within seven years, detailing Article I provisions and a seven year deadline.
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Washington brings repeal vote on Garner prohibition plan
The House began a 1 45 p m roll call on the Garner prohibition repeal resolution with 107 members present. Earlier Rainey of Illinois and others introduced the repeal measure as debate was limited to 40 minutes and votes were expected by noon. Republican leader Snell voiced objections but indicated a vote for repeal to restore liquor control to the states.
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Japs Within 75 Miles of Russia
Japanese forces pressed to within 75 miles of the Manchurian border as they direct a campaign against insurgent Chinese forces. Tokyo officials weigh Russo Japanese relations amid the potential advance toward Merhuli near the border.
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May Draft Smith As Cotham Mayor
A movement to draft former Governor Alfred E. Smith for mayor in the November 1933 election was launched in New York by a committee of young business men not active in politics. Clove associates said he was not aware of the move.
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Republicans Back Garner Prohibition Repeal Push
A Republican group aligned with the wets votes to back Speaker Garner's prohibition repeal proposal. Despite a small turnout in executive session, they predicted broad support, potentially moving the measure toward adoption and sending it to the Senate when Congress convenes.
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Six Ohioans Die In Auto Mishaps
Six Ohio residents died in weekend auto crashes and many others were injured. Notable deaths include Charles Hurdan 63 of Springfield killed near Recville Clinton County when his car was struck. Myron Gay 31 of Youngstown killed near Oil City Pa driving a second car. Sylvia Furaherstone 67 of Toledo injured fatally by a truck diver Reno Canelli 24 of Maumee. Carl Harman 28 of Wellington injured by a car. Ernest Heattie of Cleveland killed in a collision. Kenneth Barnett 82 of Alliance died in Alliance Conton road crash.
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Republicans Must Reorganize Leader Says Pennsylvania
Harrisburg Pa Deeb UP-Gif ford Pinchot independent replies for governor of Pennsylvania to rally on leadership change Republicans must reorganize after millions of voters lost in the process urging party renewal and renewed effort in state politics.
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