Quake Toll Rises Across Southern California Coast
The earthquake left about 140 dead and 5,000 injured with damage estimated at over 45 million dollars. Long Beach reported 70 dead, 25 million in damage. Compton 17 dead, Huntington Park 16 dead, and others injured or harmed across Los Angeles suburbs. Governor Rolph flew to inspect the stricken area and aid relief efforts.
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Macon Akron Christens Airship Macon in Cold Ceremony
On March 11 AP reports the U S S Macon, the second largest airship, was christened despite Roosevelt limits on the navy five year aviation program. Hundreds gathered in subfreezing temp near the Akron dock as a 28 piece high school band played patriotic music and Mrs. Moffett pressed the cord to name the craft. Pigeons released symbolized the ship and nation with two heading to Macon and the rest to Akron. The Macon floated aloft and was secured for trial flights set for March 38.
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Senator Rowell Taken by Death
Senator Robert B. Howell a 69 year old Republican from Omaha died at Walter Reed Hospital after a two week illness from a heart attack pneumonia and complications. Senator Norris announced his death to the Senate as resolutions expressing profound sorrow were adopted and an adjournment taken until Monday.
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Boston Tea Donor Gives Over Half a Ton to Needy
A Boston English tea dealer and descendant of a revolutionary era figure has donated more than 1000 pounds of tea for distribution to the citys poor. The anonymous merchant says the tea should help the needy celebrate the historic decision.
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Farm groups seek sweeping powers for Wallace
Farm organization leaders urged President Roosevelt and Congress to grant Secretary Wallace emergency powers to reduce production and raise prices for nine key commodities. They asked authority to lease lands, secure titles, regulate marketing, and craft a relief plan using past ideas or new approaches.
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TERRORISTS STRIKE AT MACHADO GOVERNMENT IN CUBA
Mar 11 report says assassins killed Lepoldo Fernandez Ros, head of censorship, as he spoke with lawyer Roberto Nieto. Three gunmen in a green car shot twice, Ros died en route to hospital. Authorities arrested a taxi driver and three others. censorship suppression limited reports. A separate pursuit ending with arrest of driver Ketuen Perez Vega followed a gunfight. A trunk held arms and ammunition. a bomb damaged the municipal slaughterhouse.
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Roosevelt pushes $500 million unemployment relief plan
President Roosevelt advances a $500,000,000 bond driven unemployment relief package aimed at creating 500,000 jobs through reforestation and inland improvements. At a White House meeting with Senators Wagner, Costigan and La Follette, leaders discussed conflicting approaches and pledged further talks while preparing to urge Congress to act early next week. The plan would include mobilizing the army to keep idle workers available for work as projects proceed nationwide, with immediate work on Muscogee Shoals, Alabama, power and nitrate facilities and a Cove Creek reservoir project in Tennessee.
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Cox Said Considered for German Ambassador Post
James M. Cox, Ohio publisher and 1920 presidential contender, is reported as a serious candidate for ambassador to Germany. President Roosevelt, a former running mate, is a close friend. Frederic M. Sackett has resigned as Berlin ambassador. James M. Curley and Norman H. Davis are also discussed for European posts.
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Senate Action Vet Needed to Confer Power
President Roosevelt’s economy bill faced a sharp split in the House as insurgent Democrats and conservative leaders, aided by Republicans, pushed the emergency measure to passage 266 to 138. Speaker Rainey broke precedent by voting yes as 69 Republicans and 197 Democrats supported. 92 Democrats, 41 Republicans and five Laborites opposed. In the Senate, the finance committee, led by Senator Harrison, endorsed the bill amid Democrat splits with Connally and Clark dissenting. no caucus planned, and GOP help anticipated to pass despite potential amendments. After two hours of debate, the House defeated a bid to send the bill back to committee 272 to 90.
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Weather Outlook for Tennessee and Virginia
Cloudy and warmer in Tennessee with occasional light rain Sunday and Monday. Virginia sees generally fair weather then clouds on Sunday, warmer Monday with possible light rain Monday afternoon or night. Readings reflect prior year data with no rainfall reported for the date.
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Polish Corridor Tension Draws U S Notice
Washington reports an increasingly tense Polish Corridor situation as Germany faces France and Poland after Hitler’s rise. Officials caution against actions that might fuel the matter while linking events to disarmament aims. President Roosevelt Hull and Davis discussed French fears and European security at the White House.
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Ochs Sees Nation Recovering From Frenzied Finance Era
Adolph S. Ochs, publisher of the New York Times, tells West Palm Beach on May 11 that America is recovering from a wild debauch of frenzied finance and greed. He praises Roosevelt's program and says the country remains rich, strong, and hopeful with caution and conservatism guiding wealth. He urges adherence to the ten commandments and sermon on the mount as life guides.
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Plan to Progressive Reopening of Banks by FDR
Washington March 1933 President Roosevelt announced a phased reopening plan for banks nationwide. Technical delays were overcome by Treasury and Federal Reserve officials. Licensed banks in twelve Federal Reserve cities would open Monday with state banks in those cities allowed to follow if judged wise.
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Japan Warns of War Risk If Chiang Reclaims Jehol
In Tokyo the war office spokesman said Chiang Kai-Shek’s move to the Great Wall front could trigger major warfare. Japan, noting Chang Hsiao-Liang’s resignation, holds Chiang accountable and warned that recapturing Jehol would widen conflict beyond the Great Wall, threatening foreign civilians in Peiping Tientsin.
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Roosevelt unveils plan to open federal banks Monday
President Roosevelt announced a progressive program to open licensed banks in twelve Federal Reserve city centers on Monday with full time operations. The First National Bank of Kingsport offered payroll scrip, currency change services, and safety boxes while awaiting treasury orders.
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