Roosevelt asks Congress for four billion work relief fund
President Roosevelt asked for a 4 billion dollar work relief appropriation to fuel a major new program while warning of a peak national debt near 34.2 billion by June 1936. He stressed financing through existing taxes and borrowing, without new taxes for immediate relief, and outlined three broad budget goals amid bipartisan debate.
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Debt forecast: deficits rise as relief costs loom in 1934
Secretary Morgenthau warned in the treasury report to Congress that federal outlays would reach about 8.9 billion this year with receipts around 3.7 billion, yielding a deficit of roughly 4.1 billion. He projected the 1936 deficit near 4.5 billion, despite hoped relief and potential tax gains.
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NRA Workers Launch Compliance Drive in Kansas
I Wrenn announces NRA field adjusters will visit 62 Kansas cities to enforce industrial code requirements. Teams will check wage hours records, with adjustments made on the spot. Cities listed include Topeka Atchison Wichita Concordia Kansas City McPherson and others. A separate item notes a local firm in Jarbalo wins a school building contract for 26,610.
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Nurse Betty Gow collapses during Lindbergh trial testimony
Betty Gow, nurse for the Lindberghs, collapsed after nearly three hours on the witness stand in the trial of Bruno Richard Hauptmann for the kidnapping and murder of Baby Charles A. Lindbergh Jr. She testified the undershirt found with the body was made by her, and described a thumbmark and other details, while denying involvement in any crime.
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Pleasant Grove Sponsors Big Wolf Drive Thursday
Final arrangements are made for a large wolf drive in Pleasant Grove set for Thursday January 10 at 10 am The Pleasant Grove baseball team sponsors the hunt with community participation The drive covers west south east and north lines with captains named for each line The round up centers on the Joe Strobel farm Those attending from Lawrence should meet at Pleasant Grove for distribution by truck Captains will wear blue ribbons and lieutenants orange ribbons. participants urged to follow orders
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Charles Pugh
Hallie Peterson
Joe Strobel
Lawrence
Long Charges Government Aids New Orleans Ring
Senator Long charged on the senate floor that a Roosevelt backed ring in New Orleans controls the city s greatest cesspool and that federal agencies there are supported by the Roosevelt administration He attacked efforts to beat Senator Cutting and said outside funds aided Roosevelt in 1932 with perceived persecutions and political maneuvers.
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Market Index Confuses Readers With Odd Ninety-Two Joke
A garbled note on the stock index mentions the 40 stocks closing at 41.10 and a Saturday H.05. The text then derails into a playful question about cashing the item through a classified ad, suggesting a mock or erroneous entry rather than a real market report.
Farley Gifts of Stamps Stir Norfolk Protest
The Norfolk Philatelic Society sent a letter to President Roosevelt accusing Postmaster General Farley of distributing rare commemorative stamps to select individuals. They claim such stamps have speculative values exponentially higher than their face value and urged action to stop favoritism. A local collector reportedly possessed a sheet of 200 unperforated Mother's Day stamps insured for 20,000 with a $30,000 offer, fueling rumors of the practice.
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Supreme Court invalidates key NIRA oil provisions
The Supreme Court ruled that the oil production and hot oil control provisions of the National Industrial Recovery Act involve unconstitutional delegation of legislative power. The ruling affects the oil code authority and related interior department orders, with Panama Refining and Amazon Petroleum named in the challenges. The circuit court decisions were reversed and the cases sent back for further action.
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Landon urges federal bill for fair oil allocation
Governor Alf M. Landon commented on the Supreme Court ruling invalidating the National Industrial Recovery Act clause. He said Congress must pass a constitutional bill authorizing a federal agency to fix a fair allocation of oil production between states to prevent a collapse in purchasing power across the southwest.
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Oklahoma Oil Men Expect Prices to Drop After Ruling
Tulsa oil men expect crude price structure to crumble after Supreme Court decision holding section 9-C of the NRA unconstitutional. Informed circles foresee prices slipping within 24 hours. Midcontinent crude tops around $1.08 for best Oklahoma and Kansas oil with $1.00 rate in east Texas.
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Fog Hinders Traffic As Rain Sets In
A dense fog delayed traffic this afternoon with motorists using lights for hours and shops and homes lit throughout the day. Later, the fog eased as a hard rain began falling and by about 4 p m rainfall reached .15 inch.
Senate reorganizes as Mitmin reelected president pro tempore
The Senate formally organized today by reelecting Senator Mitmin of Nevada as president pro tempore with no opposition. Earlier Senator McNary of Oregon was reelected minority leader at a Republican conference.
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Haskell institute budget raised for Indian education
Washington reports a $227000 budget for Haskell Institute for the new fiscal year, boosted over last year’s $206685. The plan increases salaries and staff, with $4600 for the superintendent and $3200 for his assistant, plus funds for subsistence, repairs, supplies, equipment, and printing. The broader Indian education budget totals $8,853,195, up from $7,905,565, and includes tuition funds for technical schools and various education programs, reflecting bureau efforts to expand tribal self administration.
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Kansas spring sport dates announced by athletics chief
University of Kansas spring sport schedules for tennis, swimming and wrestling were released by Dr. POC. Allen. Wrestling opens with Kansas State at Lawrence January 17, then Manhattan January 28, with Lincoln February 2 and 15, Missouri February 23, and Ames March 9 for the Biz Six. Swimming adds two meets against Kansas State February 23 and March 2, plus Ames March 8-9. Tennis includes Nebraska April 12 at home and May 16 at Lincoln, leading to the Big Six meet. golf is not entered in the Lincoln May 18 conference event.
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Cattle and Hogs Surge on Chicago Market Hit New Highs
Chicago buyers drove cattle and hog prices to three year highs. Hog prices rose 15 to 25 cents to 8.10, the peak since 1931, while cattle advanced about 25 cents with steers near 21.40 as packers paid 810.34 for prime swine including the 2.25 tax per hundredweight.
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Seek Custody of Pair in Grand Larceny Case
Douglas county officers moved to extradite two defendants held in Kansas City Missouri on grand larceny and bond jumper charges. Miss Lottie Gaines and Thudal Gaines face district court shoplifting charges over 20 dollars and were to appear in May. Bonds set at 500 dollars.
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Interesting Review Is Given at Rotary Meet
During 1934 six members were added to the Lawrence Rotary and five were lost through changes in residence or classification, yielding a net gain of one for the year. A planned party for members is set for January 21 with final program details to be announced later. Advertisements note Dyeing-Kansas Cleaners and Ford V-8 at Hamilton's.
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Germany May Return to League of Nations
Rome reports a possible German return to the League of Nations as Franco Italian talks hint at a broader accord. Italian Premier Museinns and France’s Dal Millen discuss a five power non interference pact and Austria’s independence, with colonial concessions in Africa. Berlin’s rearmament remains a concern for the balance of peace in Europe.
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County Treasurer Reports Tax Payment Delays and Penalties
County Treasurer S Learned notes first half tax payments are late but exact figures unavailable due to rush. Payments after December 20 incur 1 percent delinquency penalty only on the first half. 10 percent penalty applies to the first half as interest from December 20. One late payer included $21 in penalties. only 10 percent interest is charged for the few days late.
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City Schools Open After Christmas Break in 1934
Lawrence schools resumed classes this morning marking the start of 1934 after a Christmas vacation that began December 21. Superintendent C. E. Birch and board clerk Howard Sutherland inspected schools, noting janitors’ prep work. The January board meeting is set for tonight at the senior high school. Meanwhile, a correction notes Lyon County officials Eckdall and McClure were fined for filing election affidavits, not for corrupt practices, after they admitted their actions without admitting violations.
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Linney County
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Haskell
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Annual fire department report shows rising losses and alarms
Lawrence County fire department annual report to city commission shows 103 alarms inside city limits, total year fires rising due to dry weather. Total building value involved $795,695. losses estimated at $41654. February to July saw several major fires. smoking, trash fires and chimney sparks listed as causes. Police court fines $258. health inspections and milk inspections noted. Two batteries purchased for No 1 fire department.
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Missouri Tigers Open Big Six Schedule With Kansas Tonight
Coach George Edwarde and the University of Missouri basketball squad arrived for a two game Big Six series against Kansas. The Tigers stay at Motel Eldridge and will start at 7 10 p m in tonight’s conference opener. Players on the trip include Eugene Thompson Kenneth Jorgensen LaVerne Strom Nan Handley Bernard Passer William Nowell Harry Mendelson Sam Burk Ralph Beer Evans Powell.
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LaVerne Strom
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Harry Mendelson
Sam Burk
Ralph Beer
Evans Powell
League Business Session and C P A Dinner
The Social Service League holds its annual business report meeting at 10 30 tomorrow morning in the Chamber of Commerce assembly room with election of new board members and invitations extended to all members and interested citizens. Grant township CPA annual dinner at Midland Hall on Thursday January 10 features basket lunch, speaking, music and entertainment. members and families invited.
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Kansas Weather Forecast Report Summary
Weather forecast for Kansas calls for cloudy skies and colder temperatures with rain in the eastern counties tonight. The system mentions city reports including Emporia Cottey ville Manhattan and Ark, with slick roads and dirt conditions forecast on rural routes. Temperatures from the weather office show yesterday’s readings and today’s expected highs and lows.
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