Hoover Disapproval Of Regrouping Plan Stirs House
Washington January 3 The House expenditure committee adopted a resolution disapproving President Hoover s regrouping recommendations Shelving the program and signaling a likely two vote path in the House The measure introduced by Rep Cochran D Mo states the executive orders grouping coordinating and consolidating agencies dated December 1 1932 are disapproved
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House Expenditure Committee
Hoover
House
Representative Cochran
Congress
Farmers Fight Forced Sales
In LeMars Iowa on January 3 AP reports farmers in Plymouth County gathered at the courthouse to block mortgage foreclosures after a bid by New York Life. Judge Pitt cited wartime precedent and urged a state moratorium on farm mortgages while the farm of John A Johnson was sold to cover a mortgage. The demonstration involved 500 farmers and threats against a company representative before the sale proceeded.
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Lymouth County Court House
Pitt
Kentucky
Clyde Dia Herring
John A. Johnson
New York Life Insurance Company
Herbert S. Martin
Martin Telegraphic
Court House
Prat
Tennessee House approves four and a half percent bond cap
In Nashville on Jan 5 the house passed a bill setting a maximum 4.5 percent interest rate for future state bond issues by a 97 to 0 vote. The measure advances to the senate for action as lawmakers warn bond buyers and lenders to respect taxpayers. The plan, backed by Walter Haynes and L. Coleman, aims to shield people from anticipated financial exploitation.
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Nashville
House of Representatives
Senate
Walter Or. Haynes
Tennessee
L. Coleman
Loans Put Men to Work on Great Projects
Millions of dollars advanced by the Reconstruction Finance Corporation in the final days of 1932 funded self liquidating loans for bridges waterworks and other construction projects across the country. Disbursements totaled 15 787 000 with authorizations at 146 585 000 and more funds expected. Recent loans include 7 000 900 to Louisiana 6 000 000 to New Orleans Belt Line railroads 2 827 000 to Chicago water works and 50 000 to Phoenix Arizona. Earlier a 360 000 grant aided the Middle Rio Grande conservancy district at Albuquerque New Mexico.
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Arizona
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Albuquerque
New Mexico
Joans
Louisiana
Dem Leaders in Congress Carry Data to Roosevelt
Eleven Democratic congressional leaders travel to New York to confer with President elect Roosevelt on budget balancing and revenue measures. They debate whether to pursue broad tax reform or separate long term bonds to fund government expenses, with Garner urging a tax plan and an equalized budget. The group includes Robinson, Harrison, Pittman, Byrnes, Hall, Rainey, Rayburn, McDuffie, Collier, Burns, and Garner.
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House
New York
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Arkansas
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Mississippi
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Nevada
Byrnes
South Carolina
Hall
Tennessee
Rainey
Illinois
Rayburn
Texas
McDuffie
Alabama
Collier
Burns
Senate panel endorses $30 million in government cost cuts
Washington reports the Senate Appropriations Committee favored extra government savings totaling 30 million dollars plus existing cuts. A 10 percent salary reduction for federal workers and armed services members was proposed, with exemptions for under 1,000 dollars. Pension cuts of ten percent were recommended with 1,000 dollar exemption. Automatic civil service promotions would be restored, adding about 5 million to payroll next year.
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Senate Appropriations Committee
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Army
Navy
Trarine Corps
Coast Guard
Hoover
Treasury-Post Office
Sappropriations
Termittee
Todsi
Fair and colder Tennessee and Virginia forecast
The Tennessee forecast calls for fair weather tonight and Friday with colder conditions in the east and central regions while Virginia sees fair conditions tonight and Friday with a rise in temperature Friday in the east and north portions. High yesterday was 52, low 31, no rain reported. Readings taken at 6 PM for the prior 24 hours. Mellons sails for London aboard Majestic to resume diplomatic post.
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Tennessee
Virginia
Coolidge dies suddenly at Northampton estate
Calvin Coolidge, 60, former U S president, died at the Beeches in Northampton after a morning at his law office. Wife Mrs. Coolidge found his body in a bedroom. death due to heart disease. He had retired to private life since Hoover’s 1929 inauguration, after serving as Massachusetts governor and vice president in 1920.
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Mass
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United States
Coolidge
Ross
Herbert Hoover
Warren G. Harding
Massachusetts
Hoover
Senate and House Adjourn Over Coolidge Death Shock
National leaders reacted with shock as Calvin Coolidge died. President Hoover was greatly stunned at luncheon news, while Speaker Garner and others voiced respect. Senate adjourned briefly and House leaders planned to stay until formal notification from the White House was received.
Senate committee backs repeal of Prohibition amendment
The senate judiciary sub committee voted 4 to 1 to report a repeal resolution approving amending the constitution to repeal the eighteenth amendment. The measure would empower Congress to regulate liquor sales, with debates about sending the proposal to state legislatures and possible protections for city states.
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Blaine
Hebert
Rhode Island
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Montana
Dill
Senate
House of Representatives of
United States of America
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