Ickes and Hopkins Clash Over Works Program in Hyde Park
In Hyde Park on September 11 President Roosevelt hosts a showdown with Ickes and Hopkins over federal relief spending. Ickes questions current allocations from the $8.2 billion Works Progress program while Hopkins urges rapid job creation. The dispute centers on bridges and buildings versus broader Works concerns.
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President bets on private industry to ease relief slack
The text notes Congress earmarked four billion dollars for the current fiscal year and aims to place about 3.4 million people from relief rolls back to work by November, ending the dole. It suggests the president favors private business absorbing the remaining slack as the emergency peak passes.
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Rothstein'sFriend to Marry Scion in New York
Inez Morton, companion of Arnold Rothstein, will marry Thomas G. Neal Jr., son of a Chicago bank president. Neal, 24, is set to inherit about 2 million dollars within a year. Neal's father is expected to attend the ceremony in New York.
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Scalded hotel worker in grave condition after burst steam
Harry Brehm, a Gunter hotel employee, remained in grave condition at Nix hospital after a steam pipe burst in the hotel basement on Tuesday afternoon. The accident sprayed hot water over a large portion of his body.
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Blackmer to Stay in Earls Paris Report
Henry M. Blackmer, who fled Frahee rather than testify to U S Senators on oil scandals, says he has no plans to return to the United States. “My home is here,” he said, living in Paris for 11 years with no intention of going back to America. In Des Moines Mildred Sloane, wife of an attorney, faced eight traffic suspensions and claimed she forgot to pay a collection, the court fining her five dollars.
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Warn Whites in Africa War Warn Whites in Africa War
A 1935 International News Service report from Dithутатy describes warned mass slaughter if war expands in Ethiopia. Forecasters expect the Italo Ethiopian conflict to trigger widespread anti white violence as the Djibouti Addis Ababa railway may be cut, isolating foreigners. Refugees number about 330 with tensions rising from Sudan to Kenya.
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Fete drive seeks funds for San Antonio Centennial projects
E J Alfgelt, Texas Centennial assistant commissioner and San Antonio board member, announced he has received requests totaling 4800 000 for local Centennial projects. He has not yet received a formal county commissioner's application for a 25000 restoration of San Jose mission, awaiting San Antonio's $500,000 Centennial bond vote set for October 15 before acting. Local Centennial commission to be opened soon.
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Hawk and Raccoon Turned Over to Al Smith Assistant
A raccoon that hid in a banana barrel surprised a fruit dealer and a hawk that flew into a butcher shop in pursuit of prey were turned over to Al Smith, honorary night superintendent of Central Park.
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Thomason bill sets 34424 eligible for reserve officer duty
The Thomason bill allows 34424 tee served second lieutenants to be eligible for a year of active duty with the regular army. It signed August 20 by President Roosevelt, authorizing 1008 reserve lieutenants trained annually and 60 officers appointed yearly, but funding is needed from Congress. Priority for duty will go to recent ROTC graduates, with active duty training for 20,000 reserve officers this year not to be reduced.
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Mexico University Closing Is Voted
The council of the University of Mexico voted to close the institution today for an indefinite period. With funds depleted and the student body divided into right and left wings, a commission was named to convey to President Lazaro Cardenas a demand for a government subsidy and for full freedom of instruction.
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