Roosevelt proposes broad social security plan to Congress
President Roosevelt outlines a fourfold program to shield the nation’s 126,000,000 from life hazards. He urges swift action by Congress and sets guiding principles for a self sustaining system with state management under federal standards and federal control of funds. The plan covers unemployment compensation old age benefits dependent children aid and expanded public health support. Health insurance is not immediately recommended while Wagner prepares implementing legislation.
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Fire kills five at children's party in Montreal
An amateur film screening at the home of 70 year old Mrs. Joseph Desmarteau sparked a fire during a comedy reel. An aged woman, three of her grandchildren, and another child died. Four party members and four city firefighters were injured. Carmen Birtz, 35, a nephew of Mrs Desmarteau, operated the projector. An inquest was ordered.
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Joseph Desmarteau
Carmen Birtz
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Poice
San Quentin Break Ends In Fatal Leader Shot
Desperado leader died after a two hour prison break at San Quentin. Clyde Stevens, linked to smuggling pistols to four convicts, was captured on Sherman Island as officers pursued from the prison. Warden Holohan remained in danger but showed cautious recovery. Four board members and two guards were briefly held hostage during the dramatic escape and pursuit.
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Calif
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San Francsco
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Sacramento Rivers
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Board of Prison
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Alameda
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Los Angeles
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Fred Landers
San Francisco
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Warren Atherton
Stockton
Joseph Stephens
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Harry Jones
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Lindbergh Baby Death Blamed on Fractured Skull
Autopsy surgeon told jurors Bruno Hauptmann’s trial that baby Charles A Lindbergh Jr died from a fractured skull while alive, dying instantaneously or within minutes. The testimony supports the theory the child was killed beneath the Lindbergh nursery window as the kidnapper fell from a ladder.
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Negro admits killing two and stealing bodies in Jackson
James H. Coyner says the giant negro James H Coyner confessed to killing two people, mutilating their bodies and stealing the bodies of five white women from graves in Jackson Mississippi. The confession was announced by district attorney Greek Rice. Coyner was a paroled convict from the Indiana state penitentiary.
Sidelights On The Legislature Highlighted by AP Report
Rep Milton T Smith earns first honors this session as his interstate agreement measure passes both houses and heads to the governor. The feed bill’s vote details trigger a Senate payment delay, mileage notes, and a lone Santa Fe representative missing mileage. A lighthearted note shifts to Robert Montgomery’s potential stagelike interruptions with a Harry Lauder impersonation in the House.
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R. L. Baca
Santa Fe
Robert Montgomery
D-Colfax
Harry Lauder
Budget Hearings Open Under Joint House Senate Oversight
A joint House Senate committee begins budget hearings this morning chaired by Sen. T. E. Mears. The House plans to tackle six Democratic contests aimed at gaining Republican seats. Sen. A. C. Torres protests lack of Spanish printed bills, urging clearer communication for House members. The joint committee investigating executive mansion furnishings includes Sen. Louise Coe, Floyd Lee, and S. A. Jones.
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Executive Mansion
Louise Coe
Glencoe
Floyd Lee
Valencia
S. A. Jones
Curry
Swift Trial Planned for Bank Bandits in Illinois
In La Salle Illinois state prosecutors plan swift action against three surviving members of a bank bandit quartet after a deadly shootout with posses. Indictments will cover murder kidnapping attempted robbery with a gun and larceny of an automobile. One bandit died by self-inflicted gunshot during pursuit.
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Elmer E. Mohan
14 Held Up on Cumbres Pass by Snow
In an Alpine blizzard 14 passengers aboard a Denver and Rio Grande Western train were freed after a giant rotary snow plow carved a path to the stranded train atop Cumbres Pass. Crews planned to extend the cleared route toward Cresco and Chama, New Mexico, with a decision on continuing operations expected today.
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Roswell High Alumni Urge Support For Coyotes Tonight
Roswell High School alumni urge former students and all Roswell residents to attend tonight's basketball game at the high school gym against Albuquerque High. The main game starts at 8:00 p.m. with a 7:6 junior matchup earlier.
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College Heads Appear in Budget Hearings at Santa Fe
Dr. J. F. Zimmerman of the University of New Mexico and Dr. H. C. Gossard of the State Normal at Las Vegas led off the joint Senate and House finance committee budget hearings in Santa Fe. The committees aim to hear all institution heads and finish budget matters by Saturday night.
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J. F. Zimmerman
University of New Mexico
H. C. Gossard
State Normal At
Las Vegas
Senate
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Highway Commission to Meet Tomorrow in Santa Fe
The State Highway Commission plans a meeting in Santa Fe tomorrow to award contracts totaling about 100000 dollars and conduct other business. State highway engineer Grover Conroy said he might announce changes in the highway department after the session.
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State Highway Commission
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Garage strike in St. Paul ends with wage accord
St Paul Minnesota January 17 AP report says the strike of St Paul Garage Mechanics and Associated Workers ended shortly before midnight after an agreement to form a conference committee. About 800 workers will return to work today as wage and hour adjustments are settled. Efforts continue to resolve a similar strike in Minneapolis.
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