New Passage to Ross Sea Opens Hope for Route
The Byrd expedition pressed its flagship southward in open sea toward a possible back passage into Little America near Antarctica. At noon the ship stood at 69 2 S 152 20 W about 700 miles northeast of Little America and 600 miles west of the known Ross Sea entrance, with the ice pack blocking any clear route. Rear Admiral Byrd called the situation one of the most puzzling mysteries and noted the pack’s dominance along the Փ meridian. If the course persists, a through passage to the Ross Sea could save time on the voyage.
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Raleigh County Schools Decide to Continue Without Immediate Funds
At a county board meeting W R Fugitt presented a financial statement. The board passed a resolution urging continuation of schools while lawmakers consider funding. Teachers, employees, and creditors are asked to await legislative action and rely on promised measures for salary and expense payments.
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Roosevelt Economy Vote Shocks Democrats In House
The House approved a gag rule allowing economy provisions to be attached to the annual appropriations bill. President Roosevelt had urged rapid return to a balanced budget amid an emergency period, while Republicans and farm laborites opposed the move. Democrats largely supported the governor’s plan, producing a 197 to 1023 vote alignment with 84 Democrats joining Republicans and farm laborites.
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Marsh Fork School May Stay Open Two Weeks
F. L. Colcord from Marsh Fork district reported teachers at Marsh Fork High asked to keep the school running at least until the end of the first semester two weeks away. They requested this while noting pay for the extra two weeks could not be assured.
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Senate Passes Economy Bill With Veterans Benefits Clause
The bill saw 69 Republicans and 92 Democrats voting yes, 41 Republicans and 5 Farm-Laborites voting against. It preserves veterans benefits cuts by including them in basic law to be amended later. The 15 percent federal pay cut would have expired July 1 without the economy bill approved at the president’s request.
Court acts limit aid in local debt payments
Two dissenting judges John Hatcher and Homer B. Woods disagreed with a court order that reaffirmed a plan for state payment of road and school debts to free property tax receipts for current needs. The two justices said the majority improperly curtailed the right to file written opinions explaining disapproval.
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John Hatcher
Homer B. Woods
Court Reverses Decision in Key Ruling
The reversal by the court was led by Judges Haymond Maxwell M. O. Litz and Jo N. Kenna in the majority. The opinion marks a notable shift in the case and outlines the grounds for overturning the prior judgment and remanding for further action.
Japan encirclement policy moves to deter Japan
An Allied report details JAP Admiral advocating a broad Aleutian defense using cutters planes and telegraph corps to surround Japan. The strategy aims to pressure Japan before any clash of main fleets in potential war scenarios.
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President Roosevelt signs liquor tax bill
Washington reports President Roosevelt announced he signed the $500 million liquor tax bill just before midnight making the major provisions effective for today's sales. The levy on whiskey rises from $1.10 to $2.00 per gallon, with Treasury and Congressional leaders expecting $400 million to $600 million annually.
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Associated Press
Washington
Roosevelt
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Mad cow killed family treated in Pasteur plan
The Meadows family of Daniels fears rabies after their dairy cow went mad and was killed. Dr. R R Pharr examined the animal and the family, Virginia and Pilgrim, began Pasteur treatment though none were bitten and all had used milk from the cow.
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Narrow Changes In Early Stock Trading
Wall Street reports a moderately active opening with quotations largely unchanged to a touch higher for General Motors Westinghouse American Can and others. American Telephone U S Steel and Chrysler eased slightly. A Texas government survey shows travel at state expense is the largest single item in departmental expenditures.
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