119 Dead Listed as Quakes Rock California
A third day of strong California earthquakes leaves 119 dead and widespread damage centered in Long Beach and Los Angeles. The latest death is Henry Uten, 45, struck by debris and an automobile in Los Angeles. Damage totals near 40 million as cities brace and reconstruction begins.
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Tennessee and Virginia Weather Report
Rain and warmer in Tennessee with showers tonight and in the extreme east. Northeast warmer, west colder, Tuesday fair and colder after morning showers. Virginia sees rain tonight and Tuesday, warmer tonight, colder interior Tuesday and Tuesday night. Readings at 6 p.m. note yesterday's high and low same date last year with no rain on either date.
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Auto Fee Action Due In Assembly In Tennessee Legislature
Nashville March 18 Its consideration of the general appropriation bill nearly completed the house planned to turn its attention again this week to reducing automobile licenses The bill cutting the cost of passenger car plates in half was returned from the senate with amendments The senate voted a 25 percent reduction for autos but granted the same rate to trucks plus a factory rated tonnage rule Governor McAlister urged passage by April 1 to apply economies to the current biennium and the legislature aims for early signature The two chambers will reconvene tonight with the senate focusing on local legislation Senator J J Jewell of Rutherford called the joint committee on county government costs to meet today for suggestions from various persons
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Bit Late RIPON President Found In Box of Papers
A check owned by J Q Adams the sixth president was found in Elizabeth Bintiff’s home. Dated May 14 1835 it notes payment of 191 taxea to the city of Washington for 1833. The president apparently was a bit late.
No Shortage As Taxpayer Pays 102000 Installment
In Chicago a single individual paid 102000 as his first quarterly income tax installment, signaling a 1982 total tax of 408000. Meanwhile Chicago pastors reported higher Sunday offerings despite the bank holiday.
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Roosevelt Faces Organized Minority Wall in Economy Push
President Roosevelt confronts opposition as he moves to cut 660 million dollars in federal expenses and grant broad reduction powers. House approval neared, with Senate action expected, amid cross party support and looming veteran benefits and federal salaries cuts.
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Six New Cardinals Created As Pope Holds Consistory
Vatican City March 13 Pope Piux presided at a consistory, creating six new cardinals. They are Pierro Fumagoni-Biondi, Jean Marie Rodrigue Villeneuve, Angelo Maria Dolci, Theodore Innitzer, Elia Della Costa, and Maruillo Frossati. He praised them as the six most distinguished men for embassy work or episcopal administration. He also named three cardinals to open Rome basilicas doors at the holy year inauguration and two more for future consistory.
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Banks Reopen Across United States Under Roosevelt Plan
President Roosevelt announces rapid reopening of banks this week with federal support. Banks in 22 Federal Reserve cities open today, smaller towns by Wednesday, with state approval. Gold hoarders have four days to return metal, and Treasury denies withdrawals for hoarding. New currency dispatched to Federal Reserve banks. Stock exchanges not opening immediately. Savings banks in Greater New York face a $25 weekly withdrawal limit.
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French Strother Dies After Pneumonia In Washington
Washington March 1. French Strother administrative assistant to President Hoover died in a Washington hospital after contracting a cold at the inauguration and developing pneumonia. Born October 8, 1883 in Marshall Missouri Strother had a long career in journalism before serving Hoover and was survived by his wife and four sons including French Jr.
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Burns Indicates House May Recess After Economy Bill Passes
Rep Burns of Tennessee Democratic leader said Congress likely recesses for several weeks after the Senate passes the economy bill and Roosevelt relief recommendations. He would contact the White House for specifics as the House planned immediate adjournment and later caucus to approve committee assignments before awaiting Senate action.
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Davis Trial Is Delayed Again In Lottery Case
New York March 13. Trial of United States Senator James J. Davis on charges of violating federal lottery laws was postponed due to illness. March 27 is set as a tentative new date for the trial.
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First National Bank of Kingsport to reopen
The article reports that the First National Bank of Kingsport has applied to reopen under Treasury rules. Federal Reserve banks are to open today and many cities will follow. Kingsport plans to reopen as soon as federal authorization is granted. The bank is handling currency and safety deposit access, and is asked to return gold and gold certificates to strengthen the gold reserve.
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Roosevelt reassures depositors on bank reopenings
President Roosevelt urged calm after bank closures and outlined the phased reopening plan. He stressed that if a bank does not open today, it may open later and would be in the same status as those that reopen tomorrow, easing fears among the public.
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Six Officials Try DIY Redecorating as Robbers Enter
In Chicago six officials from a building and loan association decided to redecorate themselves. Wearing overalls they were at work when four robbers burst in ordering them to open the safe. The officials claimed they only worked there and knew nothing about the safe. The robbers, disappointed, LEFT without taking anything, noting it must have been a bum steer.
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Factory Girl Stefania Kwasna Inspires Cross Ocean Notes
Milwaukee shoe factory worker Stefania Kwasna slipped greeting notes into overshoes destined for Poland. Readers reported the gestures to Kurjer Ilustrowany, which led Cracow to publish a piece. Letters and books crossed the ocean in response to her kind messages.
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Bank receiver begins proof of claims in East Tennessee National Bank case
Jay M. Riley as receiver for East Tennessee National Bank started taking proofs of claims from depositors and other creditors today in the bank closure proceeding.
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California Unemployed May Be Sent on Search for Gold
California considers a government backed gold hunt to employ thousands of unemployed men. Governor Rolph and state officers weigh a plan to recruit 200,000 to 300,000 workers, equip them with trucks tents and tools, train them in gold panning and dispatch them to gold bearing districts under strict supervision. If successful, hunted gold would be sold to the government with the hunter keeping the proceeds after royalties.
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Roosevelt asks Congress to act on beer measure
President Roosevelt sent a surprise two sentence message urging immediate enactment of beer legislation. He backs modifying the Volstead act to legalize beer and similar beverages under constitutional limits and to fund government with substantial taxes, estimated over 125 million annually. The move aligns with his budget balancing plan as Congress awaits Senate action.
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New Roosevelt Rules Target Hoarding of Gold
Washington March 13 AP President Roosevelt imposes tight new regulations to curb gold hoarding and ensure banks reopen under state controls. Woodin requires delivery of all gold or certificates to the treasury within 20 days and permits banks to demand sworn withdrawal statements. The order covers federal and licensed banks in major cities and a wide list of federal and private institutions.
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Banks Open Today as Roosevelt Calms Runs on Banks
President Roosevelt announced the reopening plan for banks, urging confidence and urging citizens not to panic. He said twelve Federal Reserve banks would resume full operations today with secure currency, while more cities would follow in coming days to restore the financial system.
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