Roosevelt urges $875 million for relief program
President asks Congress for a supplemental $875,000,000 to fund work relief through June, arguing the need stems from foreign unrest, a New England hurricane impact, and insufficient funds. He warns against rapid, radical changes and favors hearings to shape policy while maintaining WPA admin control.
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Farm Aid Requests Hit Agriculture Budget
Washington reports Congress was urged to appropriate 968 million for department activities next year. Substantial farm subsidies totaling 532 million were proposed, with Roosevelt suggesting possible tax increases to cover parity payments beyond 539 million. Rural relief aid showed a sharp cut from 175 million to 60 million, while soil conservation and sugar payments faced steady or targeted funding. The president urged revenue measures to replenish the treasury as Congress weighs the farm aid package.
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Latin America
Mexico City
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Sail Conservation Servier
Nominations Sent to Congress for Key Posts
President Roosevelt sent more than 100 nominations to the Senate for approval covering cabinet, federal court, and agency posts. Frank Murphy would be attorney general, Harry Hopkins secretary of commerce, and others include under secretaries, judges, marshals, and generals across Illinois, New York, Texas, and more, with promotions to brigadier and major generals and top civil service roles. The list spans the Justice, Treasury, Interior, and Defense realms, plus Weather Bureau leadership and Civil Aeronautics Authority appointees.
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Benatar
James P. Pope
Idaho
Tennessee Vale Jey Authority
Arthur E. Morgan
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Second Circuit
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Connecticut
New York
Frank Murphy
Michigan
Harry L. Hopkins
New
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Frank
Herbert
A. Dargue
Otto Kerner
Winois
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Seventh Circuit
Indiana
Wisconsin
Michael L. Tyoe
Tuinple
Harry E. Kalediner
Pennsylvania
James V. Allress
Texas
Southern District of
Miord J. Roberts
Virginia
Western District of Virginia
William J. Campbell
Tilnois
United States
Northern District of Illinis
Lemel B. Via
West Virginia
James H. Patterson
Alaska
Brg
William H. Wilson
Robert McC. Beck Jr
Edmung J. Daley
Jonathan M. Wainwright
Adna R. Chaffee
Daniel J. Sukan
Maxwell Murray
William E. Shedd
Chester 5. Dishong
Florida
Southern
Wiliam H. McDonnell
Jillnaix
Tlingis
George E. Prowdfit
Nebraska
United Sates
Lonmie
B. Oames
Tennessee
Middle District
Grot
Ros. T. McIntire
Navy
Harold HW. Smith
Amatral
Chester W. Winile
Albert T. Church
Wiliam R. Furlong
Arthur B. Cook
Harold G. Bowen
Stanford C. Hooper
Joh H. Newton
Wilhelm L. Fritdell
Joh. IW. Wilcott
Revert K. Gharmiey
John M. Smeallie
William T. Calhoun
Francis W. Reichtlderter
United States Weather Bureau
Clinton M. Hester
Montana
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Harlleet Branch
Georgia
Robert H. Hinck Fey
Utah
Oswald Ryan
Indians
G. Grant Mason Jr
District of Columbia
Edward J. Noble
Bumpter Smith
All Safety Board
The
Thomas O. Hertin
Tthe Safety Herd
Robert V. Bruere
Louis Bloch
California
Clmide S. Bechorn
Colorado
Partime Labor Board
Brig
Ralph Mf. Imme
Waller B. Pyron
Natonal Guard
Four New Army Air Bases Sought in $350 Million Plan
Chairman May of the house military committee said he would push for four new army air bases in addition to six already authorized, with a $350 million program to keep munitions plants on standby readiness. He urged private industry aided by government to prepare for mass production quickly, proposing at least $16 million yearly for five years to educate and align industrial plants.
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Dumere Bett
Jacky
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Co-Ordi
Cornerstone Laying Planned for New First Baptist Building
The cornerstone for the new First Baptist education building at Fourth and Taylor streets will be laid at 4 p.m. Thursday in a ceremony led by Dr. Perry F. Webb. Participants include deacon H. Kokernot, Troy W. Campbell, Roy R. Kay, Mrs. David Hays, Miss Rishy Addison, Tony and W. W. Boone, and other church officers. The original 1863 cornerstone and the older elevation cornerstone will be placed in the new structure.
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Fourth
Taylor Streets
Perry F. Webb
Dy. Webb
HL. Kokernot
Troy WV. Campbell
Surday School
Roy R. Kay
Abe
Brackenridge High School
David Hays
Woman
Postage Rates Stay at 2 Cents for Another Year
Washington dispatch reports the 2 cent postal rate is likely to remain through the year. President Roosevelt's budget message to Congress outlines postal service estimates and signals no change to first class postage. The piece notes potential minor changes in stamp imagery and glue taste while preserving the two cent rate.
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Rousavelt
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Civil Service Move Sparks WPA Debate in Congress
Congress debates placing WPA employees under civil service to curb politics in relief and avoid permanent status for the agency. President Roosevelt seeks $90 million for farm program adjustments, weather data, and foreign trade outreach. also requests $3.5 million for a 1940 census building.
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Jatt
Congress Today
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Oppeneals
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Sheppard Committee
WEA
Budget Forecast Shows High Spending Rate Per Minute
Washington reports a January forecast indicating a budget pace of 17,113 dollars per minute under the Roosevelt administration. The projected daily total reaches 1,026,820 dollars for Holy, escalating to 24,693,835 dollars per day, as Congress exits for spending measures.
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Roosevelt
AOL
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Roosevelt seeks record defense outlay to meet looming threats
President Roosevelt asks Congress for a total defense program of 1.6006 billion dollars, including 1.1086 billion for military needs and 800 million in an extraordinary fund. The plan expands the army and navy, increases air power, and advances construction of ships and fortifications as war risks rise globally.
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Roosevelt
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Congress
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Army
Navy
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Lexington
Saratoga
Marine Corps
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Woodring
Panama
Ordnance Department
Army Air Corps
Roosevelt faces Senate clash on proposed treaty revision
Washington reports a heated session as President Roosevelt’s annual message invites Congress to revise the aggression era policy. Senate Foreign Relations Chair Pittman signals changes, while senators warn against repealing key law, fearing strong pushback.
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Roosevelt
Hanns
Pittman
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Nevada
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Senate
Treasury Again Must Borrow
Washington reports the Treasury plans to borrow 92.376 billion dollars in the 1940 fiscal year. President Roosevelt's budget projects public debt rising to 44.458 billion by June 30, 1940, up 9.326 billion from the prior estimate. Funds will be drawn from the social security old-age reserve, unemployment trust, and employs retirement and veterans funds, with 2.078 billion sought in the public money market.
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Treasury
Roosevelt
Roosevelt Budget Plan Seeks Self Liquidating Projects
Roosevelt urged Congress to align treasury assets with commercial accounting. Loans for self liquidating projects would not be expenditures if they paid, with profits recorded as receipts. Lost funds would be covered by the treasury. RFC and Farm Security Administration would be affected. The Civilian Conservation Corps would be made permanent, despite scheduled dissolution in 1940.
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Needs of Vets Told Congress
Washington Jan 5 General Frank T Hines administrator of veterans affairs told Congress that seeking jobs and hospital care for World War veterans is more important than pensions His annual report for the year ending June 30 cites development of a hospitalization program and a vigorous employment campaign as essential He warned any push for increased pensions should be carefully considered A Labor Department survey found 443106 veterans registered with employment offices seeking work
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Frank T. Hines
Veterans’ Affairs
Congress
Hines
Labor Department
Uvalde Rites For Old Trail Driver Mansum
Funeral services were planned in Uvalde for W. A. Mangum a former trail driver and father of Mrs. Thomas Goggan and Mrs. Robert Barclay of San Antonio He had lived in the city for 48 years and is also survived by a son Hal an Eagle Pass ranchman Mangum once counted among Texas largest trail drivers dying in Uvalde Wednesday.
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W. A. Man—sum
Thomas Goggan
Robert Barclay
San
Antonio
Mangum
Texas
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Hal
Eagle Pass
Suspect Held for Police Over $145 Theft
A Wichita Falls truck driver was arrested in Wichita Falls on Thursday in connection with a theft of $145 from Alberti May Vernon tricker. The suspect, held for San Antonio officers, shared a room with the victim during the night.
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Wealsey Gald Moy
Third on Trial in Theft Case at Federal Court
Trial of Ray Herrera on a charge of receiving stolen goods in interstate commerce began Thursday in Federal District Court. Mary Low Nelson, 34, of 2A Carmano Street, was convicted. Henry Plates, 22, of 18 Bryant Street, was found not guilty. Three co-defendants to be tried next.
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Ritter Fight Looms Over Spending
Washington reports amplified congress confronts Roosevelt budget outline for 1940 as defense outlays rise and promises of balance clash with calls to maintain social programs. Roosevelt argues capital and labor can lift income to 390.9 billion annually while taxes could cover the year’s needs. Critics warn against large armament and new reforms, urging restraint amid defense needs.
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