Roosevelt aims allotment plan confined to wheat and cotton
Senator Smith said President-Elect Roosevelt told him in New York that the domestic allotment farm relief bill should cover only wheat and cotton. Dairy products, peanuts and other items would be eliminated. Smith also discussed a plan to use regional agricultural credit loans to subsidize farmers who plant food crops and buy off cotton production to raise prices next year.
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Washington
Smith
8. C
Roosevelt
New York
House
Agriculture Committee
Poisoning at Home in Atlanta Leaves Three Dead
A coroner's jury found Mrs. Virginia Fraser Pratt poisoned her two children Virginia and Nathaniel and died by her own hand after being temporarily deranged. The bodies were found in the children's shared bedroom by a maid, with two cups and an empty glass on a table. Sworn statements indicate the back door was open and relatives were alerted.
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Atlanta
Virginia Fraser Pratt
Virginia
Nathaniel
Tax Penalty Abolishment Bill Killed in House Vote
Raleigh January 17 The House debated and killed the Bowie Flanagan Murphy bill to abolish tax penalties on 1932 taxes. The measure, once unfavorable in committee, was placed on the calendar by a 62 to 47 vote then defeated 62 to 54 after a move by Murphy to reconsider. The Senate held a short session approving health district redistricting and other measures as committees planned to begin work on the advisory budget and tax relief proposals.
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Raleigh
House
Senate
House Finance Committee
Murphy
Rowan
Murner
Guilford
Corey
Pitt
State Board of Health
Joint Finance and Appropriations
Advisory Budget Commission
Drive Begun For Vote On Day Repeal In House
Representative Schafer files a petition to force a floor vote on repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment. If 145 sign, the Gar ner repeal resolution could be debated, with two thirds needed for adoption. Senator Sheppard opposes submission. Garner and House leaders resist.
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Washington
Schafer
Wise
House
Garner
Judiciary Committee
Congress
Senate
Sheppard
Texas
Independence for Philippines Achieved as Congress Overrides Hoover Veto
Washington January 17 Congress overrode President Hoover's veto on the independence bill for the Philippines. Senate 66 to 26 and House 274 to 94 supported the measure, paving eventual independence in 10 to 13 years with Manila’s acceptance. The act creates the Commonwealth of the Philippine Islands.
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Washington
Philippines
Congress
Senate
Hoover
House
Manila
Democratic Congress
California Rain Deluge Delights State Democrats
Beverly Hills writes that California enjoys rain after 10 months without moisture. The letter extols Democrats in power, praising Huey Long and predicting political energy if rain continues, concluding California is "all wet" and formidable.
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Beverly Hills
Calif
California
Huey Long
Florida
Wila
Daughter Is Born To Mrs Snipes In Columbia
A daughter was born to Mrs Beatrice Ferguson Snipes in Columbia at 10 45 a m. She was previously sentenced for slaying a York officer but her sentence was commuted to life imprisonment by Governor Blackwood last week. She has a six year old son and was admitted to the state hospital for delivery. both mother and baby are reported doing well by Dr C Pred Williams.
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Columbia
Beatrice Ferguson Snipes
York County
Blackwood
Textile Worker Burned To Death In Burlington Fire
Burlington officials report John Phillips 21 of Gaffney South Carolina burned to death in a boarding house blaze late last night. Firemen say the fire began in his room from an oil heater or cigarette. passerby Raymond Bell attempted rescue but was driven back. Phillips body found in the room corner. son of Mr and Mrs Walter Phillips of Gaffney. burial planned in South Carolina today.
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Burlington
John Phillips
Gaffney
8. C
Phillips
Raymond Bell
Walter Phillips
South Carolina
Budget Balancing Push Draws North Carolina Legislature
Governor Ehringhaus calls for an undeniably balanced budget and cuts to 13 state departments as Mecklenburg legislators propose sweeping abolitions. The package would end agencies such as the corporation commission and the industrial commission and transfer duties to other departments. The governor demands expenditure cuts before any tax or new revenue is considered.
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Raleigh
J. C. B. Ehringhaus
North Carolina
House
Mecklenburg
Corporation Commission
State Ship and Water Commission
Office of Executive Counsel
Transportation Advisory Commission
Department of Conservation and Development
Agriculture Department
State Tax Commission
Treasury Department
North Carolina Railroad
Budget Commission
Bankrupt Roaring River Furniture Pays In Full
In Wilkes county the Roaring River Furniture Co. cleared over $200,000 debt with creditors paid in full and stockholders receiving $85,000 in property plus $25,000 in open accounts. Judge Hayes ordered the final discharges in federal court, noting the first such full repayment in his court. The plant stayed open, contributing over $1,000,000 in labor and materials and posting roughly $200,000 annual profit during the four year recovery.
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Greensboro
Roaring River Furniture Company
Wilkes County
United States
Federal Court
Johnson J. Hayes
Hayes
Will King Dies At Randleman Home
Will King aged 68 died at his Randleman home this morning and will be buried Wednesday at 2 PM in Randleman. Funeral services will be led by Rev. Will Garner and Rev. Morton of Winston-Salem. He is survived by his wife Annie Diggs before marriage, three sons Henry of Greensboro and Amos and Glover of Randleman, and four daughters Brite Jewel Mrs. Mary Lovette of Randleman and Mrs. Hazel Mc Kinzie of Archdale.
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Enterprise
Asheboro
Will King
Randleman
Will Garner
Morton
Winston-Salem
Annie Diggs
Henry
Greensboro
Amos and Glover
Brite
Jewel
Mary Lovette
Hazel McKinzie
Archdale
Textile mill worker commits suicide near Burlington
Oscar Jarrett, 53, of Haw River, shot himself to death today. Authorities said no inquest is necessary. Jarrett's wife and two sons survive him.
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Burlington
Oscar Jarrett
Haw River
Jarrett
Japan Resumes Aerial Warfare In Winter Maneuvers
The 11 day United States fleet winter maneuvers begin February 6 with a Pacific attack from a point between California and Hawaii. Vice Admiral Frank H. Clark leads the attacking force with the Augusta flagship, two heavy cruiser divisions, Saratoga and Lexington carriers, destroyers, and two tankers in the plan.
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Washington
Pacific Seaboard
United States
Hawaii
California
Hawaiian Islands
Pacific
Frank H. Clark
Augusta
Saratoga
Lexington
Luke McNamee
Japanese Air Attacks Break Chinese Defenses in Jehol
The Japanese resumed aerial assaults on Chinese fighters in northeast Jehol, bombing winter trenches so effectively that volunteer concentrations at Tungliao dissolved. In Geneva, the League conciliation committee planned to reconvene to assess prospects for Far Eastern conciliation.
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Associated Press
Jehol
Tungliao
Geneva
League of Nations Conciliation Committee
Far Eastern
Three Burned To Death In Evansville Home
A fire at the two story Lowe residence in Evansville Indiana killed three members of the Lowe family and severely burned a son while another son escaped. The deceased are Mariel Lowe 57 and Henry Lowe 24 and Howard Lowe 15. Chester Lowe 32 sustained burns. Daughter Lulia Lowe escaped.
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Evansville
Ind
Edward Lowe
Mariel Lowe
Henry Lowe
Howard Lowe
Chester Lowe
Lulia Lowe
Samuel Insull Seeks Greek Citizenship Amid Extradition Threats
Samuel Insull applied for Greek citizenship after his American passport was annulled. He has lived in Athens since October 9 fleeing France and Italy, facing Chicago larceny and embezzlement charges. A Greek court refused extradition. authorities show no plan to expel him. his residence permit was renewed.
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Athens
Samuel Insull
United States
Insull
France
Italy
Chicago
Ladas
Trio Killed in Warfare in Gary Indiana
In Gary Indiana a farmer fatally wounded neighbor Louis Boettner during a feud over a tree leading to a lengthy gun battle with officers. Sheriff Roy Holley and farmer Mike Lantare were killed as the siege ended with an armored truck and a burning house. Two daughters watched nearby.
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Gary
Ind
Mike Lantare
Here
Louis Boettner
Lantare
Roy Holley
Lake County
Boettner
Nancy
Laura
Sergt
Adam Funk
David Lloyd George Celebrates 70th Birthday Quietly at Home
CRICCIETH Wales January 17 Former Liberal leader and long time member of the House of Commons David Lloyd George marked his 70th birthday with a quiet celebration at his home.
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Criccieth
Carnarvon
Wales
David Lloyd George
Liberal Party
House of Commons
Friddle Appointed Deputy Organizer in North Carolina
Winston Salem Jan. 17 Glenn Friddle of Sumnerfield named deputy organizer in North Carolina by W. K. Scott master of the North Carolina Grange Friddle to work in Franklin county and surrounding area
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Friddle
Winston, Salem
W. K. Scott
North Carolina Grange
Glenn Friddle
Summerfield
North Carolina
Franklin County
Man pays record bride price on Solomon Island wife
In Auckland New Zealand report, Solomon Islanders celebrate a record 120 monies about 1800 dollars for a wife. Sari Ta Ono of Sinerangoe bought a "ducky maid" on installment and will pay for her the rest of his life.
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Auckland
New Zealand
Solomon Island
Sari- Ta-Ono
Sinerangoe
Inauguration Cost State Only 464.12
North Carolina spent 464.12 to inaugurate John Christoph Blacher Ehringhaus as Governor on January 5. Max Gardner noted the 1929 cost for Senator McNeill of Cumberland was 2200 plus substantial donations. He credited Adj. J. Van B. Metts for the saving and success of the inauguration.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
John Christoph Blacher Ehringhaus
Elizabeth City
Max Gardner
Senator McNeill
Cumberland
General Assembly
Adj
J. van B. Metts
McFadden to Bring Impeachment Resolution to House Floor
Rep. McFadden of Pennsylvania announced he would press his impeachment resolution against President Hoover on the House floor, following a recent tabling of the measure.
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Washington
Jan
McFadden
House
Hoover
Cuban air corps flyers depart Langley for Pope Field
Four members of the Cuban air corps arrived at Langley Field and took off for Pope Field North Carolina this morning. They will continue short flights to Cuba as part of their outbound journey.
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Langley Field
Cuban Air Corps
Pope Field
Fayetteville
N. C
Cuba
Senate urged to apply cloture on Glass banking reform bill
Washington reports the senate was urged to invoke the drastic cloture rule to limit further debate on the Glass banking reform bill.
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Washington
Senate
Roosevelt Seeks Unity On Far East Policy Transition
President elect Roosevelt and President Hoover appear united on U S Far East policy with Stimson’s stance on territorial gains not recognizing violations of treaties. Roosevelt stresses sanctity of international treaties as cornerstone of relations. He meets Col E M House and Frank Polk during New York visit and prepares for Washington talks with Norman Davis.
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New York
Roosevelt
Hoover
Far East
Washington
Stimson
United States
Col. E. M. House
Woodrow Wilson
Frank Polk
Norman Davis
Davis
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