Congress to Get Message Direct From President
President Roosevelt plans to read his annual message to Congress in person at a joint session, the first time since Coolidge era. Speaker Rainey outlined day one plans as Congress prepares to convene, with election contests delayed until the message is read. The session may run into spring with a large budget discussion and few formal recommendations from the president.
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Weather forecast for Tennessee and Virginia update
Cloudy weather with rain expected late tonight or Wednesday. Temperatures rise in extreme west Tennessee tonight then fall in the west, with colder readings by Wednesday night. Virginia forecasts show fair conditions, cooler in the east, with clouds Wednesday and rain on the coast plus rain or snow inland.
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Deposits insured in 7 percent banks nationwide
The Roosevelt administration proclaimed federal deposit insurance up to 2500 per account effective for all banks except three percent of depositors. About 18 423 banks will be insured extending to July 1 1934, with plans to raise to 10000 for full deposits and partial coverage for larger accounts.
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Pledges Signal Fierce Debate as Congress Opens
Pledges of Roose veltian policy support echo across both Capitol wings on the eve of the 78th Congress session. Free silver advocates hint at advancing bimetallism if legislative machinery falters. White House talks yield Democratic backing for budget plans with possible surprises while Republicans reorganize for fall campaigns led by Senator McNary.
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Leaders On Hand For Congress Hear Rainey Byrns
Henry T. Rainey of Illinois, Speaker of the House, stands with Representative Joseph W. Byrns of Tennessee on the House floor in Washington. They discuss issues facing the upcoming legislative session and the problems to be addressed.
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Liquor tax on Senate agenda and tariff treaty plans
Washington dispatch reports the Senate Democratic Policy Committee focusing on liquor tax and District of Columbia liquor regulations. It notes anticipated presidential power to negotiate reciprocal tariff treaties without Senate ratification. Senator Robinson says Hawaii governor appointment from the mainland would be dropped. Budget message expected to reach Capitol soon. Senator Vandenburg supports inauguration of bank deposit insurance as a safety measure.
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RFC Reveals $56 Million Foreign Gold Purchases Reported
Washington January 2 The Reconstruction Finance Corp announced it had purchased more than 56 million dollars of foreign gold as part of the administration effort to support commodity prices. RFC chairman Jones said domestic gold purchases totaled 24.8 million, while foreign purchases were slightly over 59 million. Legislation was proposed to turn over all gold coin and bullion held by Federal Reserve Banks to the treasury.
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New York Begins Taft Guardia Era With Clean Sweep
New York starts a political overhaul as Fiorello LaGuardia takes office at 1:06 a.m. Monday amid anti-Tammany momentum. He calls for cleansing crime networks while warning police to police protectors. Budgets and salaries face scrutiny as Blanshard reshapes accounts, and aldermen shifts signal a power struggle with Tammany.
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France Presses in Arms Dispute with Hitler
Paris reports a government memo to Adolf Hitler as France resists German rearmament. Berlin says the aide memoire from France was courteous yet detailed, delaying a formal German reply. Rome watchers note Mussolini and Britain’s Simon prepare for talks on disarmament and League reform.
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Three Negroes Face Attack Charges in Mississippi
Three men Exynest McGhee Johnny Jones and Isaac Howard, all in Shelby county jail, face extradition to Desoto County Mississippi to stand trial for criminally attacking a 17 year old Holy Springs high school girl two arrests followed a December 27 incident when armed robbers raided the girl’s home. Detectives Griffin Clark Pilkington praised. Dr James watch and store merchandise recovered. reward of 300 dollars to be shared among five unnamed individuals.
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Pennsylvania opens state liquor stores under three man board
The commonwealth launches a monopoly on bottle and case liquor with about 50 stores opening today and nearly 300 planned. 1,590 new employees were hired, creating a payroll over 2 million dollars. Profits support school districts old age aid and pensions while manufacturing stays banned and Sunday sales remain illegal.
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Europe Seeks Trade in liquor
European nations focus anew on the American liquor market as quotas near exhaustion. Governments vary in control, with Russia state run, Belgium high taxes, and Britain combining licenses, excise, and customs revenue collection.
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Military trial O Duffy halted in Dublin
General Eoin O Duffy, Unite Ireland co leader, won the first round in a case over a purported plot against President De Valera. A military tribunal stayed actions under a high court order, citing jurisdiction limits. O Duffy arrived in lounge suit with J Cronin and P F O Reilly, while J A Costello cautioned it did not imply submission.
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Settle and Fordney ponder flight to 15 mile altitude
Washington reports Major Chester L. Fordney and Lt Commander T G W Settle consider a new stratosphere flight after their record balloon ascent to 41,287 feet in New Jersey. They seek sponsors and may team with Dr Arthur H. Compton to test a 1,500,000 cubic foot balloon to reach 15 miles and pierce the ozone layer for weather forecasting insights.
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Heavy rain devastates Southern California amid deadly floods
In early January a record deluge drenched Los Angeles and nearby areas, killing at least 31 and leaving 27 missing. Debris swept streets, bridges failed, and thousands lost homes as Montrose floodwaters unleashed chaos. Traffic froze, schools closed, and officials warned of unsettled weather as rescue efforts continued.
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