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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1933
Page
6
President Roosevelt transmitted his fifth message to Congress this morning, urging prompt action. He forecast that by mid summer machinery could employ 500000 or more idle men on government and state projects at livable wages, outlining a plan in three parts.
President Roosevelt urges Congress to fund public works programs, enroll workers for emergency government jobs, and authorize grants to states for public works. He cites Ohio Valley floods as urgent proof for a wide program including reforestation and flood control.
Rotary members enjoyed a surprise session on Tuesday featuring a skit Wright was Wrong by L D Hiatt and a community orchestra with E H Schulhof George Jeager Searl S Davis L D Hiatt and E H Wescott. The district governor praised the club for strong attendance and Rotary work.
Plattsmouth beat Elmwood 22 to 11 to reach the final against Eagle in the Cass county town basketball tournament at Eagle. Eagle defeated Alvo 22 to 10 to advance, while Weeping Water topped Nehawka 26 to 13 and Greenwood beat Louisville 20 to 14 in consolation games.
Members gathered Monday at Mrs. C C Wescott's home for Union Signal Day. The program featured dialogues on education and prohibition, a vocal solo by Mrs. O C Hudson, piano by Leona Messinger, and a closing reading with refreshments.
Report that former Mayor Walker of New York delays his autobiography continues a pattern of lateness associated with his reputation. The issue aligns with past delays in his projects and public commitments.
Omaha jobbers cancel current price lists as stabilizing legislation takes effect. Stores revise schedules and expect advances across all merchandise lines.
Lincoln March 15 The Nebraska board of pardons ordered the transfer of women prisoners from the Nebraska penitentiary to the women's reformatory at York under a new law passed by the legislature.
The 1931 32 appropriation was 43 000 000. The current bill limits funding to 25 000 600, a ten percent deeper cut than Governor Bryan proposed. University normal schools state aid to fair and salary lists face major trims across the state government. The university is among the largest targets in the reductions.
France contemplates easing its stance on war debt payments to the United States as European tensions rise. Dispatches suggest Paris may seek outside aid again, risking a return to defaults once viewed as historical wrongs.
Giuseppe Zangara, the gunman executed for the Chicago mayoral murder, was buried in Gopher hill cemetery at the Raiford prison farm. A truck carried the body from the hospital to the site and six guards lowered the rough pine casket into the grave.
Bates Book Store advertises high quality school supplies at low prices. Local shoppers are invited to visit for notebooks, pens, rulers and more.
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