Solons OK Lame Duck Amendment Bree Washington
The first half of 1933 fiscal year shows a deficit of 1.159 billion dollars as receipts total 1.023 billion while expenditures reach 2.182 billion. Miscellaneous internal revenue rises 117 million, income taxes fall 272 million, and general fund receipts drop to 978.5 million. Debt and currency shifts accompany the period with interest and sinking fund changes, securities issued and retired, and a gross public debt at year end of 20.806 billion.
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Washington
Treasury
Peace Effort Reopens Illinois Coalfield Troop Deployment
Five Illinois National Guard companies were ordered into Christian county to restore order in the troubled Central Illinois coal fields where a man and a woman were killed and several shot last night, with two more shot today. Lieut. Col. Robert W. Davis, previously in charge last fall, is ordered to assume command again.
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Taylorsville
Ilinois
Robert W. Davis
Carbondale
130Th Infantry
Carlos B. Black
James Blackburn Dies After Freight Train Crushes Legs
Morganton report says James Blackburn died from injuries after his legs were crushed when he fell beneath the wheels of a freight train.
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Morganton
James Blackburn
Two Bound Over To Higher Court On Assault Count
Laurinburg dispatch reports James C. and Jesse J. Brigman bound over to higher court on assault with intent to kill J. D. Smith, 40 year old flour mill superintendent. Bail set at 4000 each, no bond posted. Morgan Carter held as a material witness with bond 750. Smith was shot in the face with birdshot on Christmas night.
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Laurinburg
James C
Jesse J
J. D. Smith
Morgan Carter
Smith
President Roosevelt Invited to Address North Carolina Assembly
Raleigh reporters say President-elect Franklin D Roosevelt of New York was invited by the North Carolina General Assembly to stop in Raleigh and address the body as he passes through the state. The invitation reflects early support for his upcoming administration.
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Raleigh
Roosevelt
New York
North Carolina General Assembly
Widmer Tobacco Executive Dies at 74 in New York
Joseph C. Widmer, 74, longtime manager of Liggett and Myers tobacco company's purchasing department and a director, died last night at his New York home.
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New York
Joseph C. Widmer
Liggett and Myers Tobacco Company
Cardboard Playhouse Fire Kills Child in Forest City
In Forest City on January 4, eight year old Margaret Barber died in a blaze that destroyed a cardboard playhouse. Augustus Barber, eight, was in serious condition with four other children lightly burned. The structure, built from boxes, was ignited by a small burner used for pretend cooking. The Barber parents are Mr. and Mrs. J Augustus Barber. Other victims include John ny and Thelma Barber and Bill and Faye Williams.
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Forest City
Margaret
Barber
Augustus Barber
Johnny
Thelma Barber
Bill
Faye Williams
J. Augustus Barber
Man found dead in Charlotte creek with throat wound
Virgil Presnell, 65, a semi paralyzed contractor, disappeared from his home in Charlotte yesterday and was found dead today in a southeast Charlotte creek. Coroner Frank Hovis ruled the death undoubtedly by his own action, with an ice pick found beside him.
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Charlotte
Jan
Virgil Presnell
Frank Hovis
85 Million Dollar Slash In Ex Soldiers' Benefits
Woodrum of Virginia proposed an immediate 85 million dollar cut in the veterans administration's expenditures as a temporary economy measure. The plan seeks a ten percent reduction next year in World War compensation and disability allowances, pensions for army and navy veterans, emergency officers retired pay, and similar items, with further reductions in disability allowances and hospitalized veteran benefits. The measure aims to save 85 million dollars and awaits House review.
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Washington
Dan
Veterans Administration
House
Veterans Appropriations
Woodrum
Virginia
Joint Congressional Committee On Veterans
National Grange
Congress
Japs in Control of Shanhaikwan After Three Day Fight
Hoover veto talk surfaces as Secretary Hurley weighs an independence bill for the Philippines. Hurley calls the measure insufficient to solve the Philippine problem and plans a report opposing the bill. The White House expects a formal veto recommendation soon.
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Shanhaikwan
Washington
Hoover
Hurley
Islands
White House
House
Senate
United Go
Secretary of War
Defeated Chinese Entrenching Northwest Of City
Japanese forces hold Shanhaikwan after a three day battle as Chinese troops retreat and entrench northwest of the city awaiting reinforcements. Casualties are reported between 300 and 2000 with ships from Japan near Chinwangtao and British vessels deployed to shield foreigners. Chinese denial of a Japanese demand for apologies and neutral zone status is reported.
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Chanhalkwan
Manchuria
Shanhaikwan
China
Japan
Tokyo
Chang Hsian-Liang
Lan River
Jenhol
Chinwangtao
Shannaikwan
Chang
Nakmura
Chane
Robbery Reported of Registered Mail Pouches
The Chicago Herald and Examiner cites reports of a theft at the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific depot in Minneapolis. Four registered mail pouches were taken last night with about $175,000 in bonds and currency missing, though full loss not yet known.
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Chicago
Chicago Herald and Examiner
Minneapolis
Prohibition Report Action Postponed By Senate Panel
Washington January 4 final action on prohibition report was postponed by the Senate judiciary sub committee until tomorrow due to the absence of several members.
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Washington
Senate Judiciary
Mail Robbers Loot Rail Depot In Minneapolis Heist
A six man gang robbed the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific rail road depot of three pouches of registered mail protected by armed sentries. The robbers entered the office of transfer clerk George A. Loungquist and fled in automobiles. Investigators set the original destination of the mail as undetermined.
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Minneapolis, Minn
Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific
George A. Loungquist
F. C. Rogers
Parker elected president of UNC General Alumni Association
John J. Parker of Charlotte, United States circuit judge, was elected president of the University of North Carolina General Alumni Association in a mail ballot.
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Chapel Hill
John J. Parker
Charlotte
United States
University of North Carolina General Alumni Association
New Year Talk With a Beverly Hills Pedestrian
In Beverly Hills on January 3 a man offers grim reflections on the year ahead. He mocks predictions and commissions, dismisses forecasts of improvement, and hints at social and economic unrest. The exchange touches unemployment, debt, and a cautious view of 1933.
Two New Democratic Stars Gleam in North Carolina
North Carolina closes a record political year with two new stars Robert Rice Reynolds of Ashe County and John Christoph Blucher Kringhaus of Elizabeth City emerging from opposite regions. Reynolds upended prohibition politics, winning a five cornered primary and defeating Cameron Morrison in the runoff by 107000 votes, then capturing the Senate seat with a 265000 vote margin over Jake Newell.
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W. Joynes Macfarlan
Associated Press
Raleigh
North Carolina
Robert Rice Reynolds
Asheilie
John Christoph Blucher Kringhaus
Elizabeth City
Democrate
Furniford McLendel Simmons
Hoover
United States
Reynolds
Tar Heel
Cameron Morrison
Senate
Lee Slater
Overman
Jake Newell
Charlotte
Democrats Report A Year End Spending Gap Near Seventy Nine Thousand
The Democratic National Committee filed its annual report showing $1,688,177 spent in the year and $1,708,507 in receipts leaving a $70,420 balance. Unpaid obligations listed at $30,385 push the net deficit to $79,055 with the Republican tally still pending.
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Washington
Democratic Nations Committee
Congress
South Trimble
House
French L'Atlantique Wrecked by Fire in English Channel
Cherbourg France Jan 4 The French liner L Atlantique on a South American run was wrecked by an undetermined fire in the English Channel early today. About 170 crew were believed rescued by the German steamer Ruhr after abandoning the ship which carried no passengers and was en route to Havre for overhaul. A military seaplane surveyed the burning vessel as salvage efforts continued. The ship shifted with a twenty degree list and heavy smoke blanketed the area.
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Cherbourg
France
Havre
Bordeaux
Georges Phillipat
Gulf of Aden
Ruhr
Electors to Meet in Raleigh for NC Presidential Vote
Gov. O Max Gardner has called North Carolina's 13 Democratic electors to assemble in the state capitol Monday to cast the state's votes for president and vice president. The November election gave Roosevelt and Garner the largest Democratic majority in state history.
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Raleigh
Max Gardner
North Carolina
United States
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
John Nance
North Carolina Legislature Opens With Push for Economy and Roosevelt Visit
The North Carolina General Assembly opened its first session pushing economic restraint. It ratified the federal lame duck amendment and invited President-Elect Roosevelt to speak around January 18. The body approved cuts in salaries for elective officers and the governor, aiming to reduce state government costs. Reginald Lee Harris was named speaker and William Grimes Clark president pro tem. other caucus nominees were elected.
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Raleigh
Dan
North Carolina General Assembly
Franklin D. Roosevelt
O. Max Gardner
Assembly
Cox
Forsyth
Roosevelt
North Carolina
Warm Springs
House
Makepeace
Lee
Newman
New Hanover
Johnson
Chatham
Flannagan
Pitt
Lumpkin
Franklin
Scarborough
Richmond
Williams
Duplin
Council of State
Reginald Lee Harris
Person
William Grimes Clark
Edgecombe
Senate
Inaugural Expense Fix for Gardner and Ehringhaus
Raleigh lawmakers corrected a misprint proposing $600 for the governor elect’s inauguration. Representative Murphy of Rowan urged the correct name John C. B. Ehringhaus replacing O Max Gardner. The joint resolution notes 1929 appropriations of $2,500 were cut to $600 this year.
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Raleigh
House
Gardner
Murphy
Rowan
John C. B. Ehringhaus
Max Gardner
Senate
North Carolina House Debates Salary Cuts for Elective Officers
The North Carolina House of Representatives engaged in sharp debate over proposals to reduce the salaries of elective officers. In an unprecedented session opening, the chamber voted 75 to 33 not to adjourn until night, setting a brisk start to the legislative week.
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Raleigh
N. C
House of Representatives
North Carolina General Assembly
Rodanthe Observes Christmas Eve With Nativity Customs
Rodanthe North Carolina prepares for Christmas by Santa aid stockings and tree decorating. Residents observe Nativity on December 25 with 12th night rites, cake and wildfowl meals, and church services as islanders pause for a general holiday.
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Rodanthe
N. C
Dan
Oldseters
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