Treasury outlines bids to curb gold import effects
The Treasury and the Federal Reserve Board map a balance wheel plan to remove funds from the money market via Treasury bill sales when gold flows in and redeem them when it flows out, aiming to stabilize credit and prices amid foreign capital inflows. A second proposal would raise taxes on foreign security holders to deter alien funds seeking profits in America, while Roosevelt’s devaluation authority could be cut to 50 percent if other nations devalue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Federal Reserve Board
The
Reserve Board
Securities Commission
Roosevelt
America
Cuban President Gomez Faces First Impeachment Storm
President Gomez battles impeachment charges for interfering with legislative power and threatening lawmakers. If convicted, removal could occur within hours. Supporters prepared passports but expect no mass exodus. Cabinet members likely to resign en masse if he falls.
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Ral
Gomez
Federico Laredo Bru
Senate
Radio Cremata
Christmas Mail Volumes Break Records Across Cities
Postal officials report record December mail activity with Stamps from last year bringing $26000 on Monday vs 14000 in 1935. New York Post Office hired 11300 extra workers as volumes soar. Cincinnati processed 2260000 pieces in 24 hours. Washington and Philadelphia show spikes in receipts and cancellations.
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Pittsburgh
Goldman
New York
Manhattan
Bronx
Cincinnati
Peter Wiggle
Detroit
Washington
Capital
Philadelphia
Kansas City
Roosevelt fails to place in Fort Myer horse show
Washington December 23. John Roosevelt rode a new White House string horse named Badger at Fort Myer last night but did not place as his mount balked at one jump. The horse had previously spilled the president's son in a practice, yet Roosevelt remained in the saddle.
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Washington
John Roosevelt
White House
Fort Myer
Badger
Roosevelt
Jefferson Memorial Controversy Heats Over Park Site
In Washington a row erupts over where to place a 3 million dollar memorial for Thomas Jefferson. Plans by the Jefferson Memorial commission favor a Lincoln Memorial style structure in West Potomac Park by the tidal basin, sparking opposition from lovers of beauty who fear an esthetic atrocity. Alternative proposes include a Jefferson stadium community center auditorium or library. The debate is just beginning as Secretary Ickes backs a free speech venue.
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Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson
Lincoln
Jefferson Stadium
Jefferson Auditorium
Ickes
Jefferson Library
Northeast Center LSU Freshman Class Officers Named
Officers of the Northeast Center of Louisiana State University freshman class are listed with Mildred Johnson as president Billy Caskey as vice president Frances Smith as secretary Thomas Jefferson as treasurer and Howard Honeycutt as reporter in a class photo caption detailing the lineup.
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Northeast Center
Louisiana State University
Mildred Johnson
Billy Caskey
Frances Smith
Thomas Jefferson
Howard Honeycutt
Good Fellows fund aids Twin Cities needy with holiday baskets
The Good Fellows report donations totaling 208.50 in groceries and meats for the Christmas fund. The Salvation Army will distribute about 250 baskets and 250 packages in the Twin Cities Thursday, with delivery in Monroe on Thursday and West Monroe under Mrs. C. C. Bell. Public calls for continued contributions to the Good Fellows Fund until Christmas Eve.
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Good Fellows
Twin Cities
Salvation Army
Monroe
West Monroe
C. C. Bell
Good Fellows Fund
United Automobile Workers Set Goal for Industry Bargaining
The United Automobile Workers plan to secure collective bargaining with all motor industry units from parts makers to Chrysler Ford and General Motors. President Homer Martin says negotiations are being sought with General Motors and Ford, praising Chrysler for proper conduct under the law.
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Detroit
United Automobile Workers of America
Chrysler
Ford
General Motors
Homer Martin
Chrysler Corporation
Martin
Gealing
WPA Relief Spending Sparks Budget Debate
A congressional split over relief cuts centers on timing and impact. WPA rolls fell to 2,384,202 with a 93,770 drop in non administrative staff for the week ending December 5, while November spending ran about 165 million a month. Hopkins proposes a 750 million plan implying 150 million monthly needs through June with January funds available.
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Hopkins
WPA
Aubrey Willams
German exile Glass found dead at Beaumont port port area
Glass a German educated lawyer who fled Hitler era was found dead at a pleasure pavilion in Port Arthur after leaving a party on December 13. He had been living in Corinth Missouri and said he left Germany because he was an intruder and could not practice law abroad. His body was identified yesterday.
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Beaumont
Port Arthur
Corinth
Glass
Pleasure Pavilion
Miss Burr
Hitler
Germany
France
Migs
Charles Vincent
Vincent
Jack Frank
Harry Gruber
Gruber
New York
Death Stills Stillman Trip as Brain Inflammation Ends Life
The obituary notes death of Stillman after a rapid journey. Survived by his widow and sister Miss Nettie Stillman of Columbia University, New York. Dr Chalker described inflammation of the speech brain region causing ceaseless talking that shifted from rational to rambling before death.
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Stillman
Chalker
Nettie Stillman
Columbia University
New York
Fess Remembered As Grand Old Man And Leader
Tributes recalled Fess as a steadfast friend who sought the best light in all tasks. A former six year Antioch College president and longtime Ohio figure, he wrote a history of Ohio and influenced politics after entering public life. In 1928 he gave Hoover keynote and led the Republican National Committee.
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Pyways
Senate
Fess
Ohio
Washington
Antioch College
Yellow Springs
Herbert Hoover
Republican National Committee
Pope Battles Through Illness Amid Quiet Rest
The 79 year old pope, described as improving only slightly after a full day of rest, remains confined to bed. Dr Milani prescribes absolute quiet and no activity, while radio operators prepare for the pope to speak from an armchair or bedside mic per his doctor’s guidance.
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Milani
Papal
Peace Dream and 1933 Pact Promote Inter-American Peace
Delegates applauded a major economic recommendation from the United States to lower tariff barriers and grant equal trade opportunities among American republics. The conference advanced peace propaganda, cultural outreach, and inter-American legal facts, with Canada offered a possible future signature on conventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League
United States
Canada
Mine blast draws crowds to Rosita shafthead
News of a mine blast summoned crowds from Rosita and nearby towns. Manuel Reyes of Eagle Pass learned from a brother at the company that the explosion rocked Rosita. The mine, owned by Compania Carbonifera de Sabinas, S. A. is a Mexican subsidiary of an American firm. Twelve mules escaped death as they stayed put while miners fled the gas.
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Rosita
Manuel Reyes
Eagle Pass
Compania Carbonifera de Sabinas
S. A
American Smelting and Refining Company
Good Samaritan Home Needs Aid in Winnsboro
The Home of the Good Samaritan on Winnsboro road will provide Christmas dinner for about 30 young mothers with no other shelter. Rev. J. R. Downs, superintendent, appeals for funds, clothing, food, and cash, noting ongoing operation depends on public gifts and more aid.
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The
Good Samaritan
Winnsboro Road
J. R. Downs
Midnight Christmas Eve Services at Two Churches
St Matthew's Catholic church and Grace Episcopal church plan Christmas Eve services. St Matthew's will start at midnight with an augmented choir and Rev H M Walsh delivering the sermon. Grace church will hold the Holy Eucharist with an elaborate musical program at 1130 p.m.
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St. Matthew's Catholic Church
Grace Episcopal
Christmas party at Louisiana Baptist Children's Home
The Monroe Recreation department organized a Christmas party for about 49 children at the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home. A decorated tree and lighted miniature church set the scene as Mrs. Santa Claus and Mrs. B. H. Rust entertained with stories and pantomime.
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Louisiana Baptist Children's Home
Monroe Recreation Department
Santa Claus
Farm Income Gains Reported for November
A department reported farmers collected 731 million dollars in November from sale of their products, against 882 million in October and 69 million in November last year. The figures imply Maine and Florida show notable variation in income.
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Atington
Dec
Ait Iene
Ure
Forday
Two New Pierce Adams and Warner Born in Ferriday Area
A daughter named Peggy Ann Adams was born to Mr and Mrs Mike Adams of Sum rall formerly Ferriday. Separately a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs J W Warner at St Francis sanitarium on Egan Street. No midweek service at First Presbyterian due to Christmas. a church Christmas party is set for Thursday at 7 30 p m.
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Ferriday
Mike Adams
Sumrall
Peggy Ann Adams
St. Francis Sanitarium
J. W. Warner
Egan Street
First Presbyterian Church
Burned child improving after lye bath accident
Five year old Faith Strathan of Girard fell into a tub of hot lye water at her parents home Tuesday. She sustained severe back burns and was reported recuperating satisfactorily Wednesday at the Francis Sanitarium.
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Faith Strathan
Harry Strathan
Girard
At Francis Sanitarium
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Bie
Jones Dairy Farm
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