Roosevelt Faces a Tumultuous Congressional Session
House and Senate leaders plan to back President Roosevelt’s emergency program while critics prepare to challenge his proposals. Debates center on liquor law enactment, taxes, and appropriations as the session opens amid political tension and economic concerns.
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Capitol Hill
Roosevelt Cabinet Oath Seen In Early Treasury Role
A fragmentary item notes Morgenthau receiving the oath from Woodin as part of the early Roosevelt administration. The text references Treasury leadership, farm and currency themes, and a Kansas City or Tucson setting, highlighting the new money and policy efforts shaping the administration.
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Washi
Credit
Roosevelt
Lynchings and indictments loom in Buchanan County
A Buchanan County grand jury returned 1 t inditments in a lynching case involving Lloyd War mimended by police and officials. Sheriff Theisen refused to resign. John Zook and Garton face malicious destruction charges amid a tense post incident investigation and potential prosecutions.
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Charles Alice
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Raven
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Cook
Swith
Lsault
Youne
Shetts
Sever
Outlaw Wilbur Underhill Survives Hourly Gunfight in Shawnee
Wilbur Underhill wounded five times in a Shawnee bungalow raid remains alive and chatty from City Hospital. Federal officers seek details on alleged crimes across Kentucky Oklahoma Kansas and Arkansas. Eva Mae Nichols died of a stomach wound. Raymond Roe and Hazel Underhill held.
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Canton
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Baxter Springs
Helena
Stuttgart
Arky
Fiernando
Dorothy
TSO
CAPITAL GREETS NEW YEAR AT White House Quiet Start
Washington marked the new year with a restrained social day. The White House held no reception, Cabinet wives and officials kept a quiet schedule as the Roosevelts planned a simple family day, while Mrs Dern and Betty Dern prepared a tea gathering for society.
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White House
Oiessenyes
Roosevelt
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Dern
Betty
Henry T. Rainey
John. WN. Garmer
Financial and policy notes on insurance, taxes, and RFC ventures
The item discusses insurance deposit rates around 2 1/2 percent, nationwide bank dealings, and a renewed employment agreement. It notes blue eagle displays may remain, fuel tax savings around 62 million dollars, and a 70 million annual dividend levy removal. It also mentions the Reconstruction Finance Corporation offering 2 percent debentures guaranteed by the U.S. government and new bank investment structures.
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Reconstruction Corporation
United States
City Improves Roads Water Mains With Federal Aid
The city aimed to stretch limited 1983 funds through relief programs and later CWA and PWA grants. Projects included widening and paving side streets, laying about 12 blocks of water mains, building a new storm sewer at Sixth and Massachusetts, and plans for 15 more blocks. Park Street and the 1700 block on Mississippi were paid by property owners. Street car resurfacing financed by a new bus franchise provided work and materials market. Private water main on Crescent Road served west university homes. Three future projects include a water tank and tower for the high level district, the Massachusetts Street paving from Eleventh Street south, and resurfacing along the street car tracks. Authorities seek grants and plans by June to begin this year.
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Hew of Kansas City Boy Dies From Weekend Auto Crash
Warren Harris Hew, 12, son of Mr and Mrs G L Hew of Kansas City Kansas, died in Sedalia Missouri hospital from injuries in a Saturday night auto accident. He had been hospitalized since the crash.
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Sedalin
Warren, Harris
G. L. Hew
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Kan
Auto Crash Kills Lasswell. Four Hurt in Topeka
In Topeka a collision between two autos near year end left Howard Lasswell 21 of Lecompton dead from a fractured skull. Four others were injured, two seriously, including Vivian Goodrich of Lecompton and Ernest Figgs of Lawrence. Kenneth Moses and Warren Wingfield were treated. an inquest may be held. Moses allegedly failed to observe a stop sign at the intersection.
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Warren Wingfield
Lawrence
Vivian’ Goodrich
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Ernest. Figgs
Lawrence, Co
Tae
Moses
Wingfield
H. L. Clark
Shawnee County
Floods in Los Angeles Death Toll 12 and Wide Devastation
Torrential rains millions left Los Angeles area flooded and isolated dozens of communities within fifty miles of the city. The swollen river and creeks turned deadly wrecks, with at least twelve known dead and many unconfirmed, while hundreds were left homeless. Highways, power lines, and rail lines were washed out and downtown traffic nearly ground to a halt.
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Holywood
Colunbia to play Stanford in rain soaked Rose Bowl
In Pasadena heavy rains threatened to limit attendance as Columbia prepared to meet Stanford in the Rose Bowl. Officials planned to delay kickoffs to the latest safe hour and move the game to a more suitable field if needed.
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Opening of 1934 Brings Banking Era and Bank Holiday
Washington reports a new banking era starting in 1934 with a nationwide bank holiday and 13 000 institutions insured, FDIC coverage at 97 99 percent of accounts. A government surplus funds program for banks and new tax revenue of 300 million dollars accompany Roosevelt's monetary plans and ongoing gold buying.
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Jan
Jesse’ Jones
Reconstruction Corporation
Federal Deposit Insurance’ Corporation
Roosevelt
List of bachelors grows as marriages rise in 1930s era
Pro bate Judge L H Menger preserves a growing list of eligible bachelors amid rising marriage licenses from 1932 to 1938, noting 360 licenses in 1932 and 420 in 1923. Officers repeat for the coming year as demand for lists and addresses prompts discussion of publishing contact details, with names of dozens of local men such as Byron Beery, Ted Hilligoss, Charles Gath, and many others.
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Paul Friend
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Reymond Vice
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H.W. Hutchinson
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Ralph Lawrence
Ergil Hoff
Sad Callahan
Kenneth Cornell
D. Patterson
Leon Bauman
A.M. Sturtevant
Edward McKittrick
Gilbert Whitman
Karl Euersteiner
Gene Evans
Lelend Barrows
Kenneth Noever
O. F. Baldwin
Walker Greenfield
Arthur McKittrick
Arch Oliver
Brad Perkins
C. L. Fuller
Carter
Harrison
Robert E. Woon
George Price
Walter Gill
Carleton Volney Kent
Justifiable homicide ends shooting involving officer
Coroner reports Ted Nadson of Seminole Oklahoma died Thursday night from a justifiable homicide. Ralph Hubbel a Lawrence police officer fired while Nadson emerged from Bassett's group after a one hand holdup. Dodson's body remains at Funk mortuary awaiting funeral arrangements as police seek his parents in West Virginia.
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Okla
Ralph Hubbel
Lawrence
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Hubbel
Bassett
Han
Funk Mortuery
West Virginia
Early Kansas Mayors Friend of Carry Nation Dies at 85
Mrs Anna Austin a pioneer woman mayor and ally of Carry Nation died Sunday in Butler Missouri at age 85. She once served as Pleasanton Kansas mayor in the 1890s and was active in church and temperance work. The Kansas Christian Endeavor Union plans its next June convention in Emporia after a recent meeting. Also notes Stanford versus Columbia Rose Bowl game broadcast by NBC from Pasadena at 4 15 p m Lawrence time via WDAF. East West charity game set for San Francisco with scores by Journal World.
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Butler
Anna
Austin
Pleasanton
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Topeka
Kansas
Christian Endeavor Union
Cena
Adv
Pasadena
Lawrence
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WDAF
Gare
San Francisco
Journal-World
Lawrence shows solid building year with new homes and remodeling
Lawrence records a steady building year with 73 city permits totaling 62,825 dollars in city limits and about 50,000 outside, led by June activity that placed Lawrence second in the state behind Topeka. City inspector J F Stubeck notes most work was new residences signaling community confidence despite a total dip from 1992.
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Fourteen Auto Deaths in County in 1933 Report
The annual county report shows 14 deaths from automobile accidents in 1933, plus 25 total accidental deaths that year. It notes one murder and two justifiable homicides, with 11 suicides in 1932 and two in 1983, plus other causes including drownings and burns.
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Secretary Wallace Seeks Other Outlet For Collegiate Pep
Secretary Henry A. Wallace, youngest in Roosevelt’s cabinet, says college football is a racket and colleges should pursue a real outlet for vitality. He advocates a national conference on students in politics and predicts a huge rise in youthful political interest, urging action beyond sports to engage American youth.
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Pelle Kabel
United States
Birds and Pets Need Water During Freezing Days
Complaints rise from vets and concerned residents about cats and birds outside downtown shops all closed and no shelter or food. People urge owners to ensure animals receive water during freezing weather as several animals were seen seeking drink on sidewalks. A Lawrence woman reported finding several animals dehydrated yesterday and urged action.
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