Death Toll Rises as Winter Storm Ravages Nation
The nation endures a record cold storm with nearly 100 weather deaths reported. Northern states and parts of the south face ongoing blizzard conditions while relief efforts aid the homeless. Flooding, high winds, and record lows stretch from Mississippi to Michigan as cities cope with snow, power outages, and disrupted travel.
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California
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Weather Outlook For Tennessee And Virginia
Fair and cold conditions prevail with lingering extreme west cold. Tonight and Friday bring cloudy skies, slight warming in Tennessee, with Virginia showing fair conditions and a gradual rise in temperatures into Saturday. Reported highs yesterday reached 42 degrees with 28 low, while precipitation included 2.04 inches.
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Red Cross Leader John Barton Payne Dies at 80
Washington dispatch reports Judge John Barton Payne, 80, chairman of the American Red Cross, died early today in George Washington Hospital after pneumonia following surgery for appendicitis. He led major relief efforts during floods, droughts, and disasters, including Mississippi floods and Florida hurricanes, while serving without pay for four years.
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British Columbia Isolated By Record Snowfall
British Columbia remains cut off as the heaviest snow in two decades blankets the province. A 12 foot season total in Nelson after 12 inches in 24 hours raises fears of deeper isolation amid mixed rain and piling snow.
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New tax bill proposed to raise revenue for Tennessee
The measure estimates annual revenue between 40 and 50 million dollars. The house passed a nine member board of health to supervise the state health department, already approved by the senate. Names at odds over the bill were withdrawn by the Tennessee Congress of Parents and Teachers. A repeal of the five day marriage notification for under 21 was approved 75 to 17. A turnover tax of two percent on gross receipts would cover all businesses including farming. continued on page six.
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Japanese Planes Bomb Border Line Along Jehol Chahar
Japanese planes bomb the Jehol Chahar border where General Sung Chen Yuan governs Chahar. Dispatches report heavy fighting with many killed on Sung’s side and Japanese casualties including one sergeant killed and two officers wounded. Several villages are said to be occupied amid unclear border placements.
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Warship Builder Summoned for Munitions Inquiry Testimony
Washington dispatch reports warship builder Bardo, former president of a major firm, was called to testify in the senate munitions inquiry. He faced a 24 hour waiver decision on immunity, tied to alleged cost overruns during government shipbuilding from 1926 to 1933. No charges have been filed against the three leading shipyards involved.
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Horror told of by woman in Bells area flood tale
In West Tennessee near Bells Mia D. S. Harwell 60 described four days of horror as floodwaters from the forked Deer River rose, drowning her husband 51 and son 18 early Monday. She found shelter at her daughter's home and brought word to the outside world, with her account continuing on page six.
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Higher Wage for Relief Demanded in Washington
Washington wires report a heated debate as lawmakers press for a $4.88 million relief program covering 3.5 million jobless. Rep Connery argues for prevailing local wages instead of a flat $50 monthly rate while administration backers defend the measure as security pay to avert destitution during recovery. Critics voice doubts about the program and its impact on private employment.
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Williams Favours Mountain Whisky in Coffee County
Douglas Ga January 24 The Coffee County Progress challenges statements by Representative Y T V Williams on whisky manufacture in Coffee county. The paper notes Williams would block Georgia’s bone dry law only if whisky making faces no interference here and argues the industry is more vital than cotton or tobacco. The county’s leading crops include tobacco with Douglas market selling up to 2 295 000 in tobacco in one season and total crop values near three quarters of a million dollars for cotton, with peanuts corn watermelons naval stores and produce contributing substantial sums.
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Roosevelt objects to itemizing four billion dollar work plan
Washington January 24 The Roosevelt administration rejected detailed itemization of the $4,000,000,000 work relief fund amid a congress debate over presidential allocations. He noted it is impossible to survey weigh and test each project now and urged a policy of orderly national development based on the public works reports. Continued on page six.
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Swift Method 10 Change Law Seen by Wallace Proposal
Secretary of agriculture Henry A. Wallace proposes a four member economic council to determine by direct referendum the will of the people on key policy questions. Two third vote of the people could initiate constitutional amendments by referendum. Aimed at speeding changes during the New Deal era, the plan envisions non partisan input and a solemn referendum before entering war.
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Expensive Snow
New York faced a major snowstorm with a large mobilization of city services. About 30,000 workers, 890 flushing trucks with plows, 190 cross walk plows, 45 snow sweeping machines, 30 loading machines, 36 hauling trucks, and 671 assorted trucks were deployed, at an estimated cost of 1 million dollars.
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Death Will Be Asked for Night Club Operator Duff
Melvin Duff a 42 year old night club operator prepared for his life trial in Sullivan county circuit court for the murder of 18 year old McClellan Larkin, a former Duff employee. The case set to begin around 6:50 am and likely occupy most of the morning session. The prosecution charges first degree murder carrying the death penalty. Judge Shelburne Ferguson to preside. State and defense both claim readiness and confidence, with testimony and affidavits from Mabie Duff, estranged wife, amid witness testimony planned.
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Hauptmann Poised to Take Stand After State Case
Bruno Hauptmann smiled as his defense team prepared to have him testify tomorrow morning, aiming to refute the circumstantial evidence presented by the state in a high profile murder case.
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Constitution for India Burma Seen
London January 24 a government bill outlines a new constitution for both India and Burma. It follows a joint parliamentary committee report and creates an all-India federation with 11 states linked by voluntary rulers. Federation hinges on states' cession with half population and half seats. Provinces gain broader self-rule. key daily functions shift to provincial control.
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Confession seen as Capone snare in Chicago note
The St Valentine’s Day massacre victims from 1929 cast a shadow over Al Capone’s fate. Reports claim Byron Bolton, jailed in St Paul for involvement in the Bremer kidnapping, confessed as finger man in the mass slaying.
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14 Die Trawler Sinks In Storm Near Iceland
In a violent gale off Iceland's rock coast the trawler Jeris drifted damaged and helpless and is believed to have gone down with all hands. Two fishing boxes and two life belts were found washed ashore at Latrabjerg. The mate of the Wantheel was washed overboard and another trawler, the Wilbach, ran ashore at Faxa Bay.
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Civil War Vets Without a Place for 1935 Convention
Nashville reports Adj. Gen. Harry Rene Lee says United Confederate Veterans have no suitable host city for 1935 reunions after eight invitations were withdrawn or deemed unacceptable. Only New Orleans remains uncertain due to disturbances. Norfolk halted by lack of funds.
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Wood expert last to appear before jury in Hauptmann trial
In Flemington New Jersey on January 24 1935 Bruno Richard Hauptmann faced the jury as the state rested its murder case. Wood expert Arthur Koehler testified that one ladder rail from Hauptmanns attic matched the Lindbergh ladder and that other lumber came from a Bronx yard.
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Jassie) Conden
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