Snowbound 2000 as storm snarls over West Coast
A severe blizzard left more than 2,000 people trapped in the San Bernardino mountains and surrounding areas. Long Beach and Los Angeles faced heavy rain, power outages, and rescues by boat and crews as snowfall set new records in Yosemite. Donner Summit was buried under over 12 feet of snow and road crews struggled to reopen highways amid fears of food shortages.
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Hen Pecked Woman in Rochester Faces Possible Blindness
A Rochester Indiana woman, identified as Mrs John Hanswix, was attacked by a hen while collecting an egg. The incident could result in the loss of sight in one eye. Police or local observers note the unusual nature of the animal attack.
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Car Handcuffed Motorman at Pittsburgh Car Barn
Pittsburgh motorman George Pavouska, fond of tinkering, found a pair of handcuffs in the car barn washroom left by a nearby patrolman. His car failed to depart on time, an official investigated, and Pavouska, red faced, acted out Houdini but could not remove the bracelets. Police freed him as he sprinted to his car.
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Ford blames rivals as all plants close in Detroit strike
Columns of women lead a picket line around the Briggs Manufacturing Company plant in Detroit where 6,000 workers have been on strike. The Briggs plant’s strike contributed to the closure of all Ford plants, as the company cites competitors for the disruption affecting body manufacturing for many automobiles.
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Beer Bill Sent Back To Senate In Nitro Edition
Washington January 30 The senate finance committee sent the Collier Blaine beer and wine bill back to the senate with a favorable report after denying further hearings The Volstead modification bill was approved 12 to 5 in executive session Chairman Smoot plans to submit the report today for action as soon as the parliamentary situation allows The committee confined its consideration to revenue features proposing a tax of 3 per barrel No changes were made from last week’s judiciary committee version Secretary Mills estimated this tax would raise 125000000 to 150000000 The 5 per barrel rate would yield more revenue than any other tax level The vote on reporting was 12 to 3 with Republicans Watson Reed Shortridge Bingham La Follette Hastings Harrison King George Walsh Barkley Hull and Democrats Connally Gore Costigan in support and Smoot Keyes opposed The Borah excess profit tax proposal of 10 to 30 percent was rejected without a record vote and a higher 6 per barrel tax was defeated COLLIER MISSING NORFOLK Va January 30 The Collier T A D Jones left Newport News Tuesday for Boston and was still missing The tanker Eugene V B Thayer reportedly lost her rudder off Cape Romai n but was picked up by the Farrell The Collier Beerwindvale reported disabled off Smiths Island and passed through the Capes bound for Newport News
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Situation Unchanged At Briggs Plant Amid Striking Workers
In Highland Park Detroit a half dozen noisy Briggs Manufacturing Company workers were arrested for demonstrations as 300 to 400 former employees reportedly returned to their benches. Police withheld names and planned later release.
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Abbott convicted of first degree murder in Soddy slaying
John Wesley Abbott, 24, was found guilty of first degree murder by a Chattanooga criminal court jury for killing his 72 year old uncle, Dave Pruitt, near Soddy. The defendant largely ignored the trial, appearing to busy himself with building bird nests while proceedings continued.
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Farmers Buy Delinquent Tax Auction To Help Ill Owner
About 160 Howard City farmers, halted by illness of Ernest Jones, bought Jones property at a delinquent tax sale for 2.04 dollars, returning items to his lawn and keeping the proceeds for the township. A binder, hay loader, and a grand piano sold for a few cents each as lines formed on the sale Saturday. The remaining assets were removed by the buyers after the auction.
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Senate and House push three bankruptcy reform bills
Washington Jan. 30 The Democratic leadership moved for house passage of three measures to reform bankruptcy laws expand federal credit and speed action by suspending rules. Supporters expect two thirds to pass, with railroads likely to benefit from debt relief and scaling. A separate tax bill would renew the one cent gas tax revenue for a year, while Glass-Steagall provisions would be extended to broaden paper eligibility for rediscounting. (Continued on page six)
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First Family Claims Man Who Lost Memory 22 Years
A 56 year old man in Knoxville who used the names Ted Morris and Edgar G Allen says he remembers nothing of his past. Identified by relatives as a missing husband and father from New Jersey and Tennessee, he may be placed in observation. A Tennessee psychologist said memory loss for 22 years is possible.
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Chester
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Tenn
Ted Morris
Walter Anderson
Absence of Leas Stirs Rumors In Nashville
Nashville January 30 AP The only key to the mystery surrounding Col Luke Lea and Luke Lea Sr appears to be held by them with no clear indication of when they will unlock it Rumors of surrender or arrest circulated as the sheriff denied holding them and claimed no papers for custody The Leas who lost a court battle over bank violation penalties plan to resist extradition and may seek habeas corpus Gov McAlister may hear the case Elder Lea faces six to ten years while Luke Lea Jr must pay 25000 or serve two to six years
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Lewis Re-elected UMWA Leader In 2 Year Term
John L. Lewis of Springfield Alabama was re elected president of the United Mine Workers of America. Philip Murray of Pittsburgh international vice president and Thomas Kennedy of Hazleton international secretary treasurer were also re elected. The term runs two years from April 1 with no opposition to any of the three officers. The December 12 election results were canvassed by last Saturday.
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Bank 15 Closed in Atlantic City N J
Atlantic City National Bank did not open today to conserve assets for depositors. At end of December 31 it reported resources of 14 200 740.36. It is the second bank to close in the city after Chelsea Second National Bank failed earlier in the week, triggering a measured run on deposits until closing time.
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Farm debt mediation push eyed in Lincoln plan
Lincoln Nebraska January 20 Governor Charles W Bryan announced two additional steps to unite farm debtors and creditors under a board of conciliation to resolve mortgage problems. The move aims to ease farm arrears and reduce pressure on Nebraska farmers and lenders.
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Charles W. Bryan
Chancellor Hitler's Cabinet Is Approved
cloudy in Tennessee with possible rain and warmer in the east tonight and Tuesday. Virginia expects coastal rain with interior showers late tonight and Tuesday as temperatures rise. prior highs near 49, lows around 30, rainfall data and daily readings reported.
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No Change Seen in Debt Policy
Washington January 30 Diplomatic observers noted the selection of Edouard Daladier to form the new French cabinet but did not expect a marked shift in war debts policy. Daladier, former minister of war, belongs to the same left group as the defeated premier Joseph Paul-Boncour. Herriot’s government fell over the decision to pay nearly 20 million in interest due the United States on December 15. France currently owes the United States about 3.921 billion and faces another payment of more than 40 million due June 15. Whether France will seek reconsideration before Roosevelt’s March inauguration remains uncertain. The 1925 war debt settlement put France’s total debt at 4.23 billion, with a 1.6 percent average interest rate under the refunding plan, a substantial reduction from prior totals.
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Daladier Forms New French Cabinet Amid Tax Protests
Edouard Daladier moved to form a new French cabinet after President Lebrun asked him to assemble a government. He offered a post to Socialist leader Leon Blum, while socialists face pressure to join. Tax protests grew as demonstrations erupted in Lyons, Nice, and Quimper, with police clashing in cities.
Roosevelt talks on world crisis approach with Lindsay
Roosevelt outlines plan to restore world trade and finance by linking relief to European war debtors with a forthcoming world economic conference. He favors personal talks with individual debtors and hopes to invite Ramsay MacDonald for debts discussions, while pressing domestic issues in Warm Springs.
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Hitler named Germany chancellor and forms cabinet
Berlin reports Adolf Hitler appointed chancellor and rejects center and Bavarian ministers. Franz von Papen named vice chancellor. Konstantin von Neurath foreign minister. Goering and Frick among Nazi ministers. Cabinet vows to curb opposition or trigger new elections. Rumors of a military directorate threaten the fledgling republic as Reichstag reconvenes by February 7.
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