Roosevelt Plans Emergency Banking Action and Conference
President Roosevelt moves to revive the economy with emergency banking measures. William H. Woodin calls Federal Reserve leaders and business executives to a White House meeting to decide on a date for Congress and act to restore confidence in the banking system.
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Washington
Mar
Roosevelt
White House
the Treasury
William H. Woodin
Federal Reserve System
Congress
Cordell Hull
Banks Closed or Restricted as Nations Seek Financial Normalcy
Banks in 48 states and DC faced holiday closures or restrictions while financiers and government leaders plan for recovery. Washington conversations suggested a special Congress session to address the crisis and a potential 50 percent federal bank deposit guarantee discussed by Hoover and Roosevelt. Some communities continued normal banking actions despite nationwide limits.
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America
Washington
Congress
Herbert Hoover
Franklin D. Roosevelt
District of Columbia
Lumberman Campbell Dies After Saw Mill Injury
William Norman Campbell 55 a well known South Scotland county lumberman died in Lumberton after an amputation and two blood transfusions following a mill accident near Parkton N C He had only been with the mill ten days Surviving are his widow Catherine Wilkes a daughter Miss Blanche Campbell and a son Murphy Campbell all of Laurinburg Funeral arrangements not completed tonight.
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William Norman Campbell
South Scotland County
Parkton
N. C
Lumberton
Catherine Wilkes
Blanche Campbell
Murphy Campbell
British Owned Railways Targeted in Cuban Unrest
In Havana on March 4 authorities reported three new attacks on largely British owned United Railways properties within 24 hours. A passenger train near Esperanza in Santa Clara province was fired upon and a coach bore about ten bullet holes.
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Havana
Cuba
United Railways
San Tiago
Esperanza
Santa Clara
Woodin's March Prelude as Marine Band Plays At Inauguration
The Marine Band opened with The Franklin D. Roosevelt March composed by William H. Woodin, soon to be secretary of the treasury, just before Roosevelt entered the Senate chamber. Sousa's Stars and Stripes Forever followed, marking a ceremonial note in Washington.
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Washington
Mar
William H. Woodin
Treasury
Roosevelt
Senate
Marine Band
Franklin DD. Roosevelt
John Phillip Sousa
Greenberg Trains at Hot Corner in Harris Camp
Hank Greenberg, in Bucky Harris spring camp, took his first workout at third base. Harris hopes the New Yorker claims a regular infield spot due to his hitting. No off day scheduled for tomorrow as training continues.
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San Antonio
Tex
Hank Greenberg
Bucky Harris
Greenberg
Harris
Local Marriage in York South Carolina
Hickory reports 14 year old Miss Pearl Lowman wed Monroe C Johnson 61 in York South Carolina this week with consent from the bride’s mother present for the union.
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Hickory
Square-Shouldered America On Parade At Inauguration
The inaugural parade to honor President Roosevelt draws 30 000 spectators as General MacArthur leads Army units from the Capitol to the White House. Alfred E. Smith receives prominent cheers in Tam o shanter regalia while Roosevelt salutes him. The Marine and Navy bands perform as the parade moves along Constitution and Pennsylvania avenues.
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Don J. Kirkley
Associated Press
Washington, Mar
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White House
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Smith
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Tripoli
Last Lame Duck Session Ends With Record of Failures
The last lame duck session of Congress closes amid a record of failures and few major achievements. Speaker Garner delivers a farewell after 30 years in the House as Vice President Curtis ends 40 years in Senate service. Roosevelt is sworn in, while Woodin debates treasury stock holdings and cabinet confirmations proceed in a special session.
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Mar
Congress
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Senate
Charles Curtis
Kansas
Texas
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House
Curtis
Garner
Roosevelt
Capitol
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Mich
William Huh. Woodin
Secretary of the Treasury
Glass
Virginia
Treasury
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Smooth
Utah
Watson
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Moses
New Hampshire
la Guardia
New York
Hawley
Oregon
Smoot
Eoe
District of Columbia
New President Roosevelt Assumes Leadership Amid War Urgency
Franklin D. Roosevelt took the oath as president before a large Washington crowd. He pledged to lead decisively and seek war powers if needed to lift the nation from the mood of crisis. He outlined an eight point economic plan and promised detailed recommendations for a special Congressional session.
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Washington
Mar
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Capitol
Congress
New White House Mistress Plans All American Meals
Eleanor Roosevelt describes her imminent White House role as solemn and terrifying, stressing the public nature of the house, the need to share burdens, and a hopeful, anticipatory spirit as she prepares to assume duties and cut costs during challenging times.
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White House
Virginia Hills
Bank holiday debate swells as Raleigh meeting eyed
Raleigh March 4 Commissioner of Banks Gurney P Hood urged Governor Ehringhaus to back a North Carolina bank holiday to protect state interests. A meeting of bankers, regulators, and lawmakers is set for tomorrow at 10 30 in the governor’s office with telephonic links to Washington and Raleigh leaders. Hood said New York closure shifts mood toward favoring a holiday and urged the governor to influence national banks to similar status.
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Gurney P. Hood
Ehringhaus
North Carolina
Ebringhaus
Washington
United States Comptroller of the Currency
Hood
Advisory Banking Commission
North Carolina Bankers’ Association
Federal Reserve
Charlotte
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Legislative Revenue and Banking Committees
A. H. Graham
Harris
F. G. Atwalt
Roosevelt
New York
Union
Roosevelt Inaugurates Presidency Amid Banking Crisis
Franklin D. Roosevelt ascended to the presidency amid a severe banking crisis and immediately declared the nation must have action now. The inauguration drew thousands as he outlined urgent measures and began swift steps to address the economic emergency.
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Edward J. Duffy
Associated Press
Washington, Mar
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Japanese Take City With Ease in Manchuria Blitz
Japanese forces struck Jehol City on March 4 marching from Pingchuan in a blizzard. 128 in the advance guard raised flags in Jehol and pushed toward the great wall as Tang Yu-lin fled. 16th Infantry and 14th Infantry captured passes and routed Chinese defenders, with few casualties and artillery left behind.
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Manchuria
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Jehol
Japan
Manchukuo
Great Wall
China
Tang Yu-lin
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Hattori
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Lenkow
Shanhaikwan
Koupeikow
Fordo Budford Convicted in Bond Theft Case
Tobaccoville resident 25 year old Bu ford Doub was found guilty of receiving bonds valued at $9,800 stolen from his uncle and received a two year sentence to the county farm.
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Winston-Salem
Buford Doub
Tobaccoville
Whittier School Fire Closes Graded School
Classes to resume in two weeks after fire destroyed the Whittier graded school. Damage estimated at $20 000.
Nation Accepts Banking Holiday In Calm Manner
The nation faced a banking moratorium as banks in New York Chicago and exchanges closed while officials prepared procedures for resumption next week. Cash shortages were limited and payrolls were met. relief plans and certificates were discussed to restart operations.
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