Roosevelt proposes enlarged work relief plan amid budget hints
President Roosevelt in a joint session details a new extended work relief program to employ about 3.5 million Americans, discards outright doles, and signals forthcoming social security measures while warning against speculative disruption. He notes gains in 1934 exceed losses and outlines broad legislative aims from transportation regulation to crime prevention and public utilities reform.
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Watchful Wasting Policy Shapes Congress Struggle
A Western newspaper notes President Roosevelt faces a radical Congress with a wary approach. It cites section 7(a) of the recovery act, labor unions, and AAA tensions as drivers of cautious pacing, while internal clashes and banking debates threaten to sharpen partisan fault lines.
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New Deal Faces Tests as Congress Opens
The Seventy-fourth Congress began its first session focused on organization and new member swearing in. Democrats hold an overpowering majority in the Senate 49 to 25 with Progressive and Independent members present. President Roosevelt opposes immediate veterans’ bonus payments, arguing the outstanding certificates and loans would pressure personal finances and merchants. Louisiana faces scrutiny of public works funding amid Huey Long’s opposition and a pending floor clash after a state moratorium law prompted federal caution.
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France Italy move to end postwar conflicts with Mussolini
Pierre Laval as prime minister continues Barthou’s policy to align France and Italy for postwar settlement and Balkan peace. After a week of talks M. Lara will travel to Rome to hold crucial discussions with Premier Mussolini on matters of interest to both nations and broader international politics.
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Lindbergh Baby Kidnaping Trial Jury Selected
Eight men and four women chosen for the Lindbergh kidnaping murder case. Attorney General Wientz outlines first degree murder charge. Colonel Lindbergh and Mrs. Lindbergh attend with Betty Gow among early witnesses.
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James E Sullivan memorial trophy goes to Glenb Cuoniprham
The 1934 award for amateur athletics contribution was captured by Glenb Cuoniprham after a close vote. Li Bonthron led early but finished just behind, with Benjamin Eastman, Italpi Metcalfe, and Gien Flardia among top contenders in the AAU ballot. Swimmers Lenore Kight Jack Medica and Katherine Rawls trailed in votes.
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Gien Flardia
Louisiana State University
Long Swim Money Flows West in 1955 Reflections
Brisbane weekly column muses on the new year 1955, Father Time’s contribution to eternity, and the nation’s slow march toward prosperity. It likens economic plans and rumors to a long swim, and notes bold hopes amid uncertain tides.
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Money Tide Reverses From East to Western Farmers
The article notes a shift in financial flows as money moves from eastern banks to farmers in the West Middle West and South. Mortgage holders and lenders increasingly gather interest while producers gain access to funds, signaling a potential change in credit dynamics across agricultural regions.
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London Bridge wager on gold sovereigns fails loop
A man on London Bridge offered genuine gold sovereigns for a shilling and found few buyers. In Los Angeles a circus official named Lucky South bet locals would not buy genuine five dollar bills for 329 dollars. Only two purchases occurred after crowds called the bills fake. Lucky Smith won a $100 wager.
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Lucky’ South
Los Angeles
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Lucky” Smith
Barrenness and richness of rural life in America
The writer George W Russell of Ireland cautions against rural barrenness in America and urges enrichment. He contrasts imagined deprivation with American urban access to automobiles, radios, moving pictures, mail orders, bath tubs, catalogs, revival meetings, circuses, a public library, and easy car travel.
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George W. Russell
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Amerle
Italy
America
Mr. Sussell
War games to span vast Pacific area with warships
The piece imagines next summer a fleet venturing toward Oriental waters to conduct tests across more than 5,000,000 square miles of the Pacific. It notes how quickly ships would return to port if bombing aircraft from Asia or Vladivostok appeared and dropped bombs and poison gas on battleships.
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Mineral quartz veins found near Marle Byrd Land coast
Geological explorers of the jrd expedition report rich mineral quartz veins along the Marle Byrd Land coast. They consider the effort required to reach the mountains and the perilous conditions facing rescuers or samplers in the harsh polar environment.
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Marle Byrd Land
Dust storm prompts call for cover crop aid in Kansas
In Kansas a severe dust storm prompts Agriculture officials to develop a temporary cover crop sown after harvest to protect soil from wind and dust. A nitrogen fixing plant is sought to add humus before the next planting. Northwest farmers use a 60 foot duckfoot cultivator to cut weeds without destroying soil cover.
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Agricultural Department
Russia Executes 14 More, Total 117 In Kirov Murder Aftermath
In Moscow a harsh note from authorities records 14 additional executions to avenge the killings of Serged Kirov, lifting the total to 117 as the regime justifies swift reprisal. The report uses stark rhetoric to connect the murders with state actions.
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