Senate Passes Reconstruction Finance Plan Across Nation
The Senate backed the $2 billion Reconstruction Finance Corporation to aid banks, insurers, railroads, and farm credit. Eight progressive Republicans and Democrats from the West opposed. The act also funds $50 million for small farmers and redirects drought relief funds to loans. Also covered were banking critiques, Holmes resignation, and Dawes' disarmament note.
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Arkansas widow Caraway elected to Senate first woman
ARS HATTIN W SARAWAY of W2 Arkansas widow of Senator T B Caraway is elected to the Senate, becoming the first woman to win a seat. The victory follows Democratic nomination with two minor independent rivals failing to split votes. She stays in Washington on temporary appointment from Governor Harvey Parnell. Democrats opposing Roosevelt see gain as national convention funds influence Chicago prize. Opening date set June 27.
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France on brink as Laval resigns amid cabinet turmoil
The French cabinet faced chaos in Paris as Premier Laval handed resignations of all ministers except himself to President Doumer. He sought radicals support by offering Edouard Herriot the foreign ministry, which Herriot declined. перед
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France
Stimson Sees End to Mukden Assault Fallout
Secretary of State Stimson agrees the Mukden assault on Consul Co. B. Chamberlain is closed with punishments for actual attackers. Japan agrees to discipline Major General Ninomiya and officers involved. The League neutral commission heads to Manchuria by end of January with Gen. Frank R. McCoy joining.
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National Navy Probe Seeks Hawaii Crime Cure
General William Mitchell leads a searching inquiry into crime in Hawaii with focus on the killing of a native Hawaiian accused of attacking the wife of a naval officer. Lieut. Massie and others face murder charges while local authorities take over the case. Governor Judd calls a special legislative session to address Honolulu crime.
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Washington
Adams
Lawrence Judd
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Michigan State College home economics reports rise in women reached
Annual reports of Michigan State College home economics extension show a 31 768 increase in women reached through project work from 1929 30 to 1930 31. Total reached rose from 28 250 to 60 018 with more groups and members completing programs.
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Eldna V. Smith
Mildest Winter on Record in Michigan Report
Michigan reports the warmest winter on record with a total temperature excess of 5.66 degrees since November 1, averaging nearly eight degrees per day. Lansing logged a 54 degree high on January 3, and the state saw one of its hottest nights for this period. Thieves stole about 75 birds from the Herman Neverth farm near Silver Lake in Wednesday night theft.
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United States
Lansing
Michigan
Weather Bureau
Herman -Neverth
Silver Lake
Neverth
South Lyon Herald
Home Economists Propose Low Cost Menus For Families
Michigan State College home economics specialist Mrs. Amy Newberg discusses a series of low cost menus broadcast on WKAR. Based on 20 to 25 cents per person per day, these menus offer economical variations for families with varying child ages. Radio talks air daily at 3 05 p.m. EST on weekdays.
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Amy Newberg
WKAR
Eastern Standard
College Tests Soils During Farmers Week
Visitors at Farmers Week February 1 to 5 can have soils tested by the college soils department. Tests run daily from 1 to 2 30 in the soils laboratories to aid farmers in soil improvement. Take samples when ground is not snow covered and mix multiple field slices into a pint sample in a clean can. Samples from distinct soil types should be tested, with room 201 in Agricultural Hall hosting the analyses. Specialists will discuss improvement methods for the sampled soil types.
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Waldron Man Wins Corn Championship in 1931 Michigan Contest
Waldr on man Rheo Welling of Waldron captured the Michigan corn growing championship for 1931 with 112 bushels per acre. The nine annual contest, overseen by Michigan State College farm crops department, credited high quality seed, fertilizers, alfalfa and mammoth clover rotation, and good cultural methods for the strong yield. Gilbert's Yellow Dent was the winning variety developed by Ernest Gilbert. Region leaders and top finishers across three regions were announced, highlighting growers from Waldron, Bloomingdale, Jasper, Mason, Mt. Clemens, Flushing, Bellevue, Pigeon, Bay City, and others.
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Roscoe Masters
Arthur W. Jewett
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John A. Thurman
Mt. Clemens
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Flushing
Vern ‘Cronk
Bellevue
Reward Offered in Montcalm County Henhouse Theft
A Montcalm county farmer posted a $25 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the lowdowns who burglarized his henhouse with disastrous results. The piece notes the irony of a region once prone to deadly henhouse thefts now urging restraint. Published in the Ionia News.
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Ionia
Two Cars Per Family Aims Then Economically Feasible
A North Adams Advocate remark reflects on a period two years prior when the industry touted two cars per family and money was plentiful, noting how hard it is to imagine such fineness of funds today.
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North Adams
Advertising Story Delivers Unusual Today’s Message
A unique advertising feature highlights a bold approach in modern campaigns. Local readers note the striking narrative and practical appeal of the promotional tale.
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