Saving cited in Army Navy merger debate in Washington DC
In Washington on January 21, the Army Navy merger plan was presented to a House appropriations committee. Chairman Byrns claimed possible savings of about $10 a year per person through consolidating departments. He proposed adding three assistants to national defense, with a potential fourth for munitions. Critics argued the plan may not reduce overall government size.
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Appropriations Committee
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National Defence
Navy
Byrna
Tennessee
Washington
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Salon Campaigns for Bill by Mail in Washington
Wastington D C January 2 daily edition reports Representative Wesley E Disney of Oklahoma driving a by mail campaign for petroleum levies. Three letters outline aims and indicate a plan to proceed within ten days.
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Bill By Mail
Wastington
D. C
Ilea
Wesler
Disney
Aerat
Oklahoma
Jolivn
U S Ships Operate Bars Under House Inquiry
Chairman O Connor told the House Merchant Marine Committee that American lines operate bars outside the 12 mile limit. He testified during the inquiry into the Shipping Board sale of United States Lines.
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Washington
Vy. An
Farmers Union Endorses Murray for Presidential Nomination
DELAHOMA City January 21. In a break with precedent the Oklahoma Farmers Union has gone on record supporting Governor William H. Murray for the presidential nomination. The union cited Murray's leadership and policies as favorable to farm interests and rural communities.
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Farmers Union
Murray Delahoma City
Ohahoma
Thompson to Aln for House Race in Amarillo
Amarillo mayor Thompton announces candidacy in Democratic primary. He vows to oppose wealth concentration in New York City and to resist foreign debt, arguing against further meddling in European affairs. Thompton, a former machine gun officer, is described as the youngest in his era.
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Grosse C. Thompton
Amarillo
Jonessman-atdaree
Thompton
Thompson Waa
Sailor crafts ship models near San Antonio
In San Antonio, Alex Easton known as Sandy, pursues a hobby of building miniature sail ships. He details each vessel’s features and origins before starting, imagining ships from Scots and other eras as he crafts detailed models in his workshop.
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Helensburgh
Clyde
Scotland
Alex “Sandy
Easton
South Flores Street
Lord Nelson
Victory
Hin
America
San Antonio
Alex
Sandy
Orient
Tie Incabis
Shirbark
Selensburgh
Chdr
Wotil Shsee
Rail losses cited in plea for fare cut and funding relief
Chicago January 21 railway officials and labor leaders presented statistics supporting a one penny per con reduction to ease finances. They argued 1931 gross earnings fell 31 percent, warned many carriers face bankruptcy without relief, and urged measures to meet fixed charges while preserving essential investment.
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Chicago
Jao
Tony
Wundny
Daniel Willard
Rails
Treenpaides
Mutual Savings
Sariggs
Pff
Tatin Valarae Af Iratli
Congress Deliberations On Emergency Programs And Reforms
Congress debates conference reports on President Hoover era emergency programs and a bill to provide direct relief, with hearings on nominations for the Seventh Circuit judge, and ongoing sessions on land bank capitalization, agriculture appropriations, and the recapture law. Committee actions include Ways and Means finance moves, commerce hearings, and foreign currency depreciation discussions.
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Dudietary
Dames
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NSE
Agriculture Committee
Commerce Committee
Terif Commission
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Raton Hill
Slimvon
Senate
Nupcampealite
Finn
Gieveral Brown
Expulsion of Jesuits Amid Confiscations Stir Spain
The notice outlines claims of Jesuit property seizure in Spain with alleged high value stocks and real estate, amid accusations of allegiance to the pope. It cites figures and comments on wealth and foreign investments, reflecting turmoil affecting religious houses and notable figures.
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Spain
Associated Press
Josep Duveen
Serhart Ramneh
Jesuita
Motion Picture Tax Protest At Washington Hearings
Washington January 21 movien theater owners and distributors protested a proposed wartime admission tax on exhibitors arguing it would harm public morale and add hardship during unemployment. Pettijohn called the plan a nuisance and warned it would tax the nickels taken from millions of patrons each week.
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Washington, D. C
Joey Sigaponste
Hidmenos Committee
Pettisohy
New York
Motion Tierre Provieera and Distributors of America, Incorporated
Dex
Mo‘ion Picture Industr
Motion Pictures
Aiminemen
Motion Picture Theater
Omners
Pettijohn Ated
Coanae
Tex
Change Is Asked in Home Loans
Washington advocates urge a federal mortgage bill before a senate committee. Robert Oakman of Detroit says the pending measure fails to aid the working man paying for a home. Proponents claim mortgage loans up to 17 000 would help, while some doubt the plan’s reach.
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Robert Oakman
Detroit
BAI
T. Hriedlander
Menton
Texas
Taana
Miller Opposes Grain Futures Ban
Miller, a senior executive of General Sills, Inc., testifies before a congressional committee opposing any restrictions on grain futures trading. He urges Congress to support broader authority for grain markets and rejects proposed bans pending further polling and analysis.
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Washington
Anderwin Taday
Athentiare
Aninesen
Sive
General Sills, Inc
Land Bank Report Adopted by House
A conference report on a bill to appropriates 325000 to the federal land banks passes the House and heads to the Senate and President for action. The measure funds the Land Bank program and advances the agency’s support nationwide.
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Wasuington
Precedent Setting Ruling on Utilities in Texas Case
Texas Judge Charlee A Wheeler enjoined the San Antonio Public Service Company from selling or leasing appliances, ruling such actions were beyond its corporate powers. The decision, cited as a precedent, notes state claims for a future remedy while noting the law was not sufficiently specific. Appeals are expected, marking a high profile challenge to utility activities.
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Day
Pexas Utilities
Charlee A. Wheeler
Founy
Fudge Wiieler
Lsw
Pean
James Ye Allred
Nitea
Tyerett
Looney
Ate Lorney
Aulta
Jin
Lonnes
Texas
Carr
Chamber of
Cammere
Joan
Lexus Tee Empany
Tighe
Wrnetion Evi
San Antonio
Conmany
Wryas Transpectation Company
West Tesas
Antonio
San Angelo
Randolph Field
Soan
Chamber, of Commerce
Mourney
Fitneys
Grey Lins Touchanes
Texas Tee Company
Battles Near Tabashon Manchuria Reported
An alliance statement reports heavy fighting near Tabashon in Manchuria with Chinese regulars and Japanese troops. Dozens killed and wounded including a Sapancas soldier, Japanese cannons not used, and large casualty totals cited along with hundred missing or absent and about five hundred soldiers in the field hospital system.
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Torlo
Inn
Tabashon
Manchuria
Olticn
Goo
Baspirata
Murray Petition Slated in Dakota
Oklahoma man Bill Murray plans to circulate petitions in North Dakota to back a presidential filing, his brother stated, as the effort moves forward in the state.
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Murray
Dakota
Bismargk
XN. D
Bill
Oklahoma
Nneth
Hie
Uruther
Deadlock Over Reparations Reaches Postponed Conference
The report outlines a deadlock over reparations delaying a Laventie conference, with Britain and France unable to reach terms. Britain seeks a final settlement before the moratorium ends while Germany resists any partial exclusion, pressing for a formal agreement. The United States urges reduction and a lasting accord, delaying further action amid domestic pressures in France.
United States Blamed for Delay in Reparations Parley
Washington January 21 governmental officers blamed the aborted Laucanne reparations conference on three factors. U S refusal to move first France and Britain failure to agree on German reparation terms and European pressure on the United States to propose a wartime debt settlement. A guide book of greater San Antonio is now available at all Pigely Wikgly stores Ark for tres.
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Ark
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