Plans Ready for Congress Action at January Meet
Amid heated debate in Washington, January session plans focus on government stabilization, credit programs, and funding for expansion. Roosevelt administration press pushes for conference on development priorities and how to raise funds, with Congress set to convene January 6 and extend discussions through the week.
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Cmeeoyeny
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Anand
Abbas
Tesuttesiay
Cyouan
Snell
News York
Aespoutivola
Will Vane
Silver sought as rental for money in the West
George W. Malone heads a Western governors backed effort to establish silver as a basic money metal. The plan follows a Baltimore conference where governors urged silver stabilization and affordable availability, with Malone promising no political scheming and a two-pronged effort to make silver a basic currency and widely accessible.
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Hampden Dance Contest Ends in Tragedy with Fire
A blizzard trapped dancers at the Paradise hall in Hampden Maine. A fire consumed the venue. three men found dead in the ruins and many others injured from burns and frostbite as they fled into the cold night in pajama attire. Victims identified include John Ryan of New York City Emile Pelletier of Waterville Ma Gerties Sangia of Dracut Massachusetts. Survivors were transported to General Hospital in Bucksport with serious burns and frostbite.
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Maine
Paradise Dance Hall
John Ryan
New York City
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Waterville
Gerties Sangia
Dracut
General Hospital
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Eaner Ryan
New York
Roosevelt seeks year extension for civilian conservation corps
President Roosevelt plans to ask Congress for funds to extend the civilian conservation corps for another year. The program, employing over 300,000 workers in 1,440 camps, mans forest projects and farm resource protection, aiming to develop vast timberland and continue recovery efforts. The initial enlistment was six months with a re enlistment option.
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Roosevelt
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Mail pilots leap to safety as airplanes crash in snow
Two Transcontinental and Western airplanes crashed in heavy snow in the Alleghenies. One plane from Newark to Pittsburgh struck at 12:03 a.m. near the Mittburgh airport. the other, piloted by Andrews, bailed out around 3 a.m. All six occupants were uninjured or survived, with ships worth $36,000 each.
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Dee
Gene Warlord
Coluyriaes
Atley
Harold G. Andrews
New York
Bourdim
Blade County
Portare
Neotier
Newark
Mittburgh
Burford
Columbus
Pittsburgh
Ius
Morease
Portage
Andrews
Pinch
Cresson
Andews
Iron Roavir Springs
Harrisburg
Turford
Bam
TWA
Fice
iPilsburgh
Weather Notes Tennessee and Virginia Cold and Cloudy
Cloudy and colder across Tennessee and Virginia with a partly cloudy pattern. West Tennessee may see a slow temperature rise while the mountains of the northwest Virginia area could receive light snow tonight. Highs and lows yesterday are listed with no precipitation noted, readings shown for the prior 24 hours.
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Virginia
Central
East
Northwest
Trail of Death Left By Winter Across The Nation
The Associated Press reports a wintry week end bringing deadly floods in Western Washington from the Puyallup and Nisqually rivers. Tacoma reports heavy property damage, and rail lines between Seattle and Tacoma are washed out. Snow blankets the Great Lakes and northern plains, with cold snaps in Pennsylvania and New York. Quebec records the coldest winter reading at 10.5 degrees below zero. New Brunswick blizzard subsides after six inches of snow.
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Psy Vallup
Nisqually
Pacific Northwest
Tacoma
Olympia
Seattle
Great Lakes
Northern Plain
Rocky Mountain
Pennsylvania
New York
Quebec
New Brunswick
Canada
Lindberghs Stay Night at Manaos During Brazilian Flight
The Lindberghs plan to depart at six a m today for another leg toward home after a 982 mile flight from Para Brazil to Manaos. Crowds cheered as they landed in the harbor and were driven through Manaos to meet Henrique Pinto at their host’s residence.
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Brazil
Amazon
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Manaos
Blind man’s eastward walk ends at river death risk
Charles Carlson, 88, blind, asked directions in New York and wandered east last night. He passed Third and Second avenues, entered the East River, and was rescued submerged. He is at Bellevue Hospital in exposure and under treatment.
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Third Avenue
Charles Carlson
Javison
Second
Aft River
Bellevue Hospital
Accused Slayer Saved From Mob By Quick Action
In Kingfisher Oklahoma Dee. i AP report describes Jack Wisdom saved from a mob after his arrest linked to the disappearance of Mr. and Mrs. Pritchard of Wichita. Oklahoma and Kansas officers intensified a nationwide search for the missing couple, and authorities pursued leads about another man connected to the case. Wisdom was moved to a secret safety location as confusion surrounded where the body was hidden.
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Jack Wisdom
Kingfisher
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Harry Pritchard
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Pritchard
Here
Ofers
Ha Martin
Moscow greets U S ambassador at hotel in official welcome
Moscow December 11 AP The Stay Spangied Banner flew over Moscow to honor United States Ambassador William Bullitt as he arrived at the National hotel. Bullitt doffed his grey fedora to the flag and was greeted by I A Davilkayvshis of the Russian foreign office and Foreign Commissar Maxim Litvinov at the conference.
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Mscow
Soviet Republic
Honoris
United States
William €. Bullitt
National Hotel
Bullitt
America
Soviet Union
Alice
Maxim Litvinoff
Gold price held at $34.01 level in early December report
Washington reports a $34.01 per ounce price for newly mined gold in HFC purchases, a level that had held since December 1, while the dollar weakens on international markets. The story also cites Senate chatter over a nomination and election investigation and notes a London gold price premium and official treasury silence amid a gold leak.
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Washington
Fee
John HH. Overton
D-La
Senate Committee
Broussard
London
Treasury Offiee
Public statement by Overton on senate probe and bias
Former Senator Edward S. Broussard prompted the inquiry while Overton defended his election and denied fraud. He criticized alleged partiality of the hearings, claimed federal investigators sought witnesses against him, and said only one week was allotted for rebuttal as he asserted his integrity. He noted no Turner hearings were planned and accused opposition of spreading false statements.
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Edward S. Broussard
Verton
Huey P. Long Qverton
Louisiana
Overton
Senate Centree
Deuce
Overio
United States Senate
Citizens Protest Against Liquor Growth in Augusta
In Augusta Georgia a mass meeting urged the city council to reconsider its plan to license liquor as a new line of restrictions noted. Councilman R B Allen cited at least 200 speakeasies and urged action while speakers called the licensing ordinance a violation of laws. A temporary injunction blocked a permanent ruling, with hearings set for December 1. The new city council takes office January 1 and liquor licenses will become effective unless stayed.
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R. BE. Allen
Georgia
City
Allen
McPerzin
Green Revi
Que Or Lo
Auguste
A. L. Franklin
Thomas Garrett
Gold Smuggling Probe Signals Cross Border Ring
Washington reports an organized effort to export gold in violation of monetary policy. A Canada United States joint patrol and Canadian officials pursue two Americans arrested with an 108 ounce gold bar. Officials estimate up to $1,000,000 in gold may have crossed the border recently. Only licensed dealers may handle gold under Roosevelt era rules, with certificates surrendered to the treasury. Morgenthau presses to stabilize daily gold price before formal announcements to the press.
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Repork
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Customs
jDureau Sei
Bender Patrol
Canada
Justice
Nat
Roosevelt
Treasury
Morgenthau
London
Rebels Holdout Falls as Madrid Troops Advance
Government troops charged the Villanueva barracks under heavy fire and captured it after hours of bombardment. Seven rebels were killed, raising archist-revolutionary deaths to 85. Civilians defended the fort through the night with machine guns as two army planes bombed dawn. Martial law talks, arrests, and widespread terror fears spread across central and eastern Spain amid continued fighting and disrupted communications.
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Villanueva
Leas
Spain
Truuy
Revelteaffees
Barcelona
Critval
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