Supreme Court kills Agricultural Adjustment Act ruling
The Supreme Court invalidates the Agricultural Adjustment Act, holding federal regulation of farm production beyond federal powers. Chief Justice Hughes leads the majority. Justices Stone Brandeis and Cardozo dissent. Roosevelt aides react as payments to farmers halt and processing taxes are struck down.
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New Job and Woes Begin Next April
Ickes speaks in Brooklyn at the ground breaking for the Williams burg slum clearance project and attacks critics of the New Deal calling them coupon clipping gentry and reactionists. He notes 47 active PWA projects under construction and 11 thousand people already in better housing with first federal developments due to be occupied early spring. George “Tiny” Parker joins President Ford Frick's National League umpiring staff after seven years in the International League.
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Tiny) Parker
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Britain to send more troops to Africa amid sanctions debate
Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden heads to Geneva for the League of Nations council meeting on January 20 as Britain weighs extending sanctions on Italy to include oil coal iron and steel. The cabinet acts now to bolster armed forces in Africa taking control of several liners for Mediterranean troop transport. The Scythia has sailed with troops and guns likely for Alexandria Egypt with more to follow.
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Haile Selassie protest over poison gas charges
Emperor Haile Selassie sent a strong protest to the League of Nations accusing Italian forces of using poison gas near Dolo against Ras Desta Demtu's army. He cited an attack that destroyed a Swedish Red Cross ambulance carrying wounded. A Swedish Red Cross meeting in Stockholm addressed the issue.
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Guffey Coal Act Declared Invalid Again
Federal Judge John P. Barnes of Chicago issues a temporary injunction restraining federal officials from collecting taxes under the Guffey Coal Act. The injunction awaits Supreme Court rulings in related suits by Carter Coal in Washington and Tway Coal in Louisville, with decisions possible in March.
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Demerji Made Premier as Greek King Returns
Constantine Demerji appointed as Greece new premier amid King George return to throne. Photo captures the moment as leadership shifts in Athens.
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America's Guilty Consciences Enrich Treasury In 1811 Record
The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports the conscience fund has grown since 1811 to 618263 dollars and 68 cents, with early deposits in Madison's term. Known donors’ bequests amount to 1580379 dollars and 60 cents, plus 250000 from Oliver Wendell Holmes, while 1934 bequests totaled 36320 dollars.
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