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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1933
Page
10
Fragmentary text reports a high level meeting in Washington as the President and lawmakers discuss emergency measures to stabilize banking, oversee public works, and address possible connotations of a looming financial crisis. The draft proclamations and anticipated actions surface amid calls for orderly reopening and new economic controls.
The article reports Kansas City issuing warrants to employees in script, detailing the administration's method of distributing funds and the denominations used. It notes disbursements for fire and police roles and related supplies, with warrants processed through local offices. The piece highlights the financial handling and risks of such payments.
A chaotic clipping notes slot machine operators in MIAMI with failures and police warnings. The piece mentions coin supply issues, customer reactions, and a general alert from authorities about unauthorized gambling devices. Governor Myreny urges currency normalization and legal action.
Franklin D Roosevelt proclaims a bank holiday from March 6 to March 9 1933 to prevent hoarding of gold and currency. The order forbids banking transactions and exports, directs treasury actions, and details enforcement and exceptions during the period. It invokes authority under the 1933 banking act to stabilize the financial system and protect the public.
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