Sullivan County Court Opens Its First Session of Year
The Sullivan County Court opened its morning session with Judge Caldwell presiding. Chairman Caldwell delivered a report on the county’s finances noting frozen deposits at First Blount Bank of Bristol and warrants tied to the Bank of BacCannivel. He emphasized anticipated repayments and deposits from the Farmers Bank and other funds. The session reviewed department receipts and disbursements, with County Auditor John F. Mail presenting the school organization report.
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Joseph A. Caldwell
Sullivan County Coutnt
Windy D. Stone
John FE
Aador
Alamosa Mob Seeks Slayer After Sheriff Slaying
In Alamosa Colorado a mob threatened Herbert Rankin 25 of Gilman after Sheriff Rodriguez was killed in a San Luis pool hall. Rankin and George Putnam were captured by others. Rankin’s bodyguard status and hospital restraint followed. Officials reported no charges filed by the coroner’s jury and discussed road and revenue matters alongside the county physician changes.
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Alamoa
Colo
Apj
Army Guards
Herbert Rankin
Gilman
San Luis
Behevif Adelia Rodriguez
Costifilta Ounty
Si RL McDowell Offville
CG. Cox
Kinet
Mauk
Kingsport
Cary
Cox
Fecdeniso
George Putnam
Todas
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Aceroner
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Slviff Rodriguez
Beer Putnam
Shell
Sheri Rodriguez
Gordon Howlitt
Teneke
Taos
N. M
Howlitt
Sheritf Smith
Wowlitt
Rodriguez
Biggest Lie s Brief One
A 1929 Burlington origin tale spreads as the National Arse' club crowns the nation's biggest fib. Bored by locals, Langetoth resident B Gerasa claims his grandfather owned a clock that outwove time, besting 3 800 lies nominated from 40 states and Canada. The winner, announced on New Year’s Eve, earns a medal for digressive fibbery.
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Burlington
Leadership unity on free coinage hoists silver issue
Congressional leaders agreed that a pledge by nearly one third of the senate to back free coinage of silver has moved bimetallism to the top issue before the new session. President Roosevelt will meet tonight at the White House with eight or more Democratic leaders from the senate and house to map new majority plans.
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Washington
Jan
Senate
White House
House
Twelve Believed Dead in California Floods
Los Angeles January 1 a death toll believed to reach 12 with more than a year injured and hundreds homeless from torrential rains. The Los Angeles area rivers overflowed isolating communities within 50 miles of the city. Bridges and tracks were washed out and several youths drowned when a wooden bridge collapsed under the weight of two cars on the swollen Los Angeles River. Police and officials were unable to provide a precise missing persons count hours after the incident.
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Los Angeles
California
Happy Days Are Here Again 1934 New Year Cheer
The nation welcomes 1934 with hopeful cheers as Prohibition ends in more than a score of states. Celebrants toast with liquor for the first time since 1920, signaling a year of continued optimism and relief from ban on alcohol.
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Amecans
January Drive Planned by NRA
Washington reports the NRA aims to set itself for a January drive if feasible, targeting four to six million workers across key industries. The recovery administration cites about four million workers restored to employment, wage gains, and reduced maximum hours, with blue eagle codes covering the major industries.
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Washington
NRA
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New Year Around the World Prominent Men Comment
The Associated Press rounds up New Year messages from leaders including Archbishop of Canterbury Ramsay MacDonald Italo Balbo Koki Hirota and others. Remarks reflect hopes for peace progress and headlines for 1934 with mixed notes on global tensions and optimism.
Weather snapshot for Tennessee and Virginia reports cold front
Fragmentary weather note describes fair but much colder conditions across Tennessee with clear to fair skies and colder flurries in western areas. Virginia is generally fair with light flurries in the western portion. Also records temperatures and yesterday’s readings at 6:00 p.m. with comparison to last year.
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Tennessee
Benirginia
Torrential Rain Drenches Southern California New Year
A downpour swamped Los Angeles area causing floods, property damage reaching hundreds of thousands of dollars and forcing dozens of families to higher ground in La Crescenta and Culver City. Cars were swept away by swirling waters while two inches of rain caused widespread high water. Three people reportedly missing as authorities continued searches.
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Associated Press
California
Los Angeles
la Crescena
Calif
Outlaw Underhill Clings to Life After Shootout
Shawnee Oklahoma January 1 Doctors predict imminent death for Wilbur Underhill the Southwestern desperado after a two hour gun battle with officers who arrested him in his Shawnee bungalow hideout. He confessed involvement in robberies across Kentucky Oklahoma Kansas and Arkansas before bullets were removed. A woman Eva Mace Nichols Seminole Okla Beauty Parlor operator killed by a bullet wound in the stomach and Raymond Roa wounded in the exchange. Hazel Underhill and Roa jailed as authorities pursue the Union Station killings case and Nash’s escape. Underhill denies complicity in the Kansas City officers’ killings and says he was in Oklahoma City tending to a wound in Harvey Bailey’s leg.
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Wilbur Underhill
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Roe
Hazel Underhill
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Frank Nash
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Nash
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Harvey Bailey
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Charles B Ursehel
Kansas’state
Hose
Lange
Morgenthau to Remain Treasury Head Amid Resignation
Treasury head Morgenthau to stay in post after William’s resignation due to ill health. He has served as acting secretary for over a month and was sworn in at the White House in the Oval Room with President Roosevelt and the Roosevelt family present.
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Roosevelt
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New Banking Era Opens in America
Washington reports a new banking era as the year begins with a national bank holiday and a nationwide deposit insurance program covering most banks. Officials note the shift includes government aid for banks with surplus funds and a substantial tax relief estimated at 300 million dollars annually.
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Washington
Jesse Jones
Reconstruction Corporation
Federal’ Deposit ‘Insurance Corporation
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La Guardia Becomes New York City Mayor Today
Hy La Guardia was sworn in as New York City's new mayor shortly after midnight, ending Tammany Hall's 16 year rule. He planned a full day including an aldermanic address and visits to city departments, with a private oath ceremony at Samuel Seabury's home attended by his wife and a few friends.
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Fistello
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Guardia
New York City
Tammany
Jonnie F. O’ Ryan
Board Of'aldermen
la Guardia
Air Corps Rmaler
Tammany Hall
Bamuel Seabury
Duxing
Frank Giordano
Legitim to Flow Curbed by Securities Act
The Federal Trade Commission reports the Securities Act will curb fraud in securities sales by requiring full information on new issues. It aims to protect investors and honest capital, while allowing legitimate enterprise access to funds. The agency notes improvements in truthful advertising but calls for further crackdown on misrepresentation and dubious medical compounds.
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Local Sullivan County party picks officers after nomination clash
Worley backed Ford in a county nominating meeting where Ford was elected by acclamation. A temporary organization formed with Long as assistant secretary. Various district executives and a permanent secretary were chosen, with Long and O J Long declining nominations. The sixth and seventh districts were listed with names for executive positions.
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James R. Worley
Joggeh
Ford
Democratic Party
Roward Long
Kingsport
T. BR. Bandy
Sim Wolfe
Llountville
Long
St:retary
Tina
Aéoun
O. J. Long
Blountville
Fingley
W. C. Garrion
Jess Booher
P. B. Rhoades
John Booher
Carl Buckles
J. M._ Peters
M. A Morrell
E. M .Morel
TW. Hinkle
Jess §. Miller
Jake O'Deil
J Marion Hayes
George Vance
RP. Carmack
Henry’ Childress
Willie’ Childress
J. A. Gray
Mack Stephel
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