Federal finances loom over nation’s dire year plan
The federal government plans to spend about 7.9 billion in the current year ending June 30 1934 with an estimated income of 3 billion. Expenditures include 3.5 billion in loans or advances to banks insurers railroads and other enterprises, with 2.5 billion expected to return to the treasury. a 1.5 billion public works push brings total potential emergency outlays to five billion. Budget officials say if emergency spending ends next year expenditures could drop to 2.6 billion with 3.55 billion income, opening room to reduce debt as business revives. Total expenditures since July 1 stood at 1.754 billion by November 20, leaving 6.146 billion of the 7.9 billion budget still to be used.
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Douglas
Treasury
Capitol grounds call for paving Sixth and Montana avenues
A suggested plan urges paving Sixth and Montana avenues and the drive behind the capitol to improve access and appearance. It notes the north Washington Centennial road should be widened with central or dual curb parking, recommends cement or granite surfaces, and calls for state funds matched with federal dollars to pave around the building and a hard surface rear driveway. A Detroit burglar carried off a 104 pound safe.
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State Capitol
Capitol
Board of Examiners
Sixth Avenue
Montana Avenue
Broadway
Breckenridge
Washington
LOOK AT THE FIGURES People oppose President's Recovery Program
Readers tally growing opposition to the President's Recovery Program as critics argue the plan harms taxpayers and misallocates funds. Figures show rising discontent across communities and political groups.
Economic critics claim September 1932 mood shift over
The piece recalls New York Times data showing stock and retail indexes fluctuating in 1932, noting a brief improvement then a slide. It cites Doane’s income adjustment, 23-year employment parity, and President Roosevelt’s appeal for recovery measures, contrasting with Hollywood gossip about Constance Bennett’s anniversary.
No matter the cause racketeers seek ill gains
A column laments graft around Public Works Administration funds. It cites Harold L. Ickes warning that lawyers lobbyists and politicians drain funds with dubious retainers, while applicants fear scrutiny. The piece ricochets through football picks, consumer roles, and a flying Amelia Earhart quip about sugar daddies.
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Public Works Administration
Washington
Interior
Harold L. Ickes
Senator Borah on silver and monetary policy
The column notes Senator Borah’s stance with the silver bloc and his talks with James P. Warburg on remonetizing silver. It discusses the Thomas amendment, Silver policy in Washington, the Pittman and Borah wing, and the push for international action versus a unilateral bimetallic move. It mentions the U S offer to Britain to accept silver payments on war debts and the uncertain path toward permanent monetary steps.
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Borah
Washington
America
Pittman
Congress
Silher
Tahiti’s Annexation Talk Echoes Broadway and Hollywood
The Tahiti question draws interest in Washington and Paris as islanders seek attachment to the United States. Proposals hinge on French debt, reform plans, and a growing sentiment that American influence could better serve Tahiti’s people, economy, and culture amid French rule. Tahiti’s history with France, missionary influence, and events since 1817 frame the debate, with Hawaii’s annexation cited as a possible precedent.
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Washington, D. C
America
Tahiti
United States
Pacific
Milwaukee
Tanitt
Society
South Pacific
France
Talands
Society of Islands
Molonel de Tante
French Chamber of Nepoties
Papeete
Fatland
Galle Infoudance
San Francisco
Tehiil
Tanith
Pomare T
Pomare
Talitton
Atmata
Walfsister
Pomare IT
Leoane
Pomare HT
Bis
Joan
Fomare
Hawaii
American Samoa
Broadway
Hollywood
Petrons
Sto
Fragmented quotes on power and war from 20th century figures
A garbled collection of quotations touching on capital and labor overreach, public opinion against drift into war, inflation, and anti-communism. Includes voices attributed to Owen D Young, Emmett Ormady, Professor Sprague, Major Fordney, and Alexander Troyanovsky.
Pacific Northwest Storm Grounds Ships and Clamps Air Traffic
A severe Pacific Northwest storm blows across Oregon Washington and Idaho bringing heavy rain and high winds. Ships are halted on the Columbia River and at Seattle area ports while airports face closures and grounding of vessels due to treacherous weather. Snow blankets the interior from western Montana to eastern Washington and northern Idaho as Spokane airport shuts down.
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Beattle
Taeeifte
Oregon
Columbia River
Uwe
Interio
Montana
Idaho
Washington
Spokane
Answers to Questions Aly render on information bureau offer
A historical Q and A list from The Helena detailing a Washington D C information bureau contact for inquiries. It covers topics from billiard ivory to Capone sentencing, Soviet Russia versus United States, disease spread, chess, gold, and other varied trivia with names and places, aiming to guide readers on how to submit questions by mail.
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Aly
Washington, D.C
The
Inquirer
Helena
Bireau
Frederic J. Haskin
Washigton, D.C
America
Perion
Capone
Soviet Russia
United
Point
Nel
Reichaburst
Mieland
Carey
Warver
Weather and clothing guidance for cool climates analysis
The article discusses how clothing affects comfort and safety in varying temperatures, noting that modesty and protection against elements guide attire in warm countries. It cites a London physiologist on naked skin tolerances, and warns against over or under clothing as temperatures shift. Also reports on a dam construction crew braving a snowstorm at Grand Coulee and a note on how the central grain belt gets rain from evaporated moisture from the south.
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London
Leonard Till
Grand Coulee
Frand Conice
Tumbla
United States
Fragmented tale of Mario and bird on stormy voyage
A garbled OCR fragment chronicles Mario and her marmoret traveling with a mascot aboard a vessel near Manhattan amid a storm. The marmonet befriends an owl while ownership disputes arise over the bird. The text ends with a confused decision by a commander.
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Mario
al Montene
Lee Mw
Alex
Manhattan
Nen
Cain
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