National finance plan outlines enlarging sea force
The Navy Department seeks Congressional authorization for a major ship construction and replacement program to field a fleet at treaty strength by 1939. Two resolutions would set navy growth under London Naval Treaty limits and empower the President to maintain treaty-strength fleets, with about 102 ships to be built or contracted, roughly 20 annually through 1938, at an estimated cost of 16.0 million.
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Fairbanks District Seen To Hold Big Gold Potential
Washington December 16 Special Correspondence The Fairbanks district could yield eighty million dollars from gold lode deposits over the next 25 years based on a Geological Survey bulletin by James M Hill The bulletin notes placer gold in Fairbanks from 1904 to 1930 valued at eighty million and Hill believes next 25 years may surpass that figure The 20 year period from 1910 showed lode output totaling two million dollars and Hill expects rapid growth in hard rock production from the Interior Publication of the bulletin, based on a 1931 study, describes properties then being worked Delegates limited copies will be distributed Continued on Page Six.
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Roosevelt to Broadcast This Evening
President Roosevelt will address the nation from the Washington Cathedral tomb at the observance of Woodrow Wilson's seventy seventh birthday. The address will be broadcast tonight at 10:20 Eastern Standard Time over a national radio network.
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Eastern Standard
1934 Dawns With Signs of Global Economic Unfreezing
A P financial editor reports in New York that 1933 showed progress in production and employment amid war scares. US measures like the gold standard abandonment and New Deal programs sparked recovery. Britain led in improvement. Germany under the Nazi regime also showed gains as 1933 ended.
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Germany
Collionpal
Europe
Poison Plot Discovered in Finland
Helsingfors December 28 authorities announce a large scale plot to poison high Finnish Army officers. An officer’s body was ordered exhumed for investigation amid suspected spy-ring links to a France case. Americans Mr and Mrs Arvid Jacobson of Michigan were arrested in October in connection with the Finnish ring.
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Arvid Jacobson
Michigan
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Parochial School To Stage Christmas Play This Evening
Pupils of St. Anne Parochial School present the play A Christmas Legend this evening at the Parish Hall at 7 o'clock. The program includes a Christmas tree with Santa Claus and was postponed from earlier in the season due to a severe cold spell. Fire hydrants in the city are kept thawed by a two-man crew ready to respond as needed.
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Keichikan
Death penalty for reckless Soviet chauffeur
Moscow court imposes the death sentence on Valentine Ivanhof, a chauffeur found guilty of reckless driving that caused four deaths. The case arises under Russia's criminal code which allows up to ten years for such offenses.
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Valentine Ivanhof
World debt and peace talk dominate Philadelphia forum
Economists and scientists at the fifteen convention in Philadelphia on December 28 discuss worldwide ills. The consensus is Mother Earth is on the mend with optimism despite limited progress in business and international affairs.
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Philadelphia
Baby Travels 5000 Miles With Mother to Meet Relatives
Five months old Dorothy Victoria Hall traveled 5000 miles by plane with her mother Mrs Ernest Mall from Venezuela to Seattle. They will visit Mrs Hell’s parents. The baby is happy and well after the long flight en route to Victoria.
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Hell
Skinner Dies in Seattle Home at 66
David Skinner aged 66, capitalist and head of Skinner-Eddy Corp, died at his Seattle residence after a long illness. Born February 12, 1857, in Aiksdale Michigan he built a major Alaska salmon business. He leaves a widow and one son.
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State defied election held in Louisiana
Citizens of the Sixth Congressional District in Louisiana defied the Long-dominated state and held a separate election. They named J. Y. Sanders Jr as representative, and Mrs. Bullver Eo Kemp widow of the late Representative Kemp was chosen for the post after the governor’s death. Congress will likely settle the issue.
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Cold Wave Rages Across U S With 100 Death Toll Rises
New York dispatch reports more than 100 deaths from blizzards ice and cold in 24 hours as a winter storm subsides in parts of the nation. Major cities mobilize snow removal while the homeless seek shelter. Extreme lows persist in Minnesota Ontario and Georgia with many missing fishing crew.
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Humphrey sues for job pay after FTC removal
William E. Humphrey of Seattle files with the U S Court of Claims to challenge President Roosevelt's October removal from the Federal Trade Commission and to demand 1250 dollars in salary for October 8 to November 30. He argues the FTC is independent and removals require stated causes. No charges were brought against him.
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United States Crosses Threshold of New Era Says Roosevelt
Washington December letter from President Roosevelt to the General Federation of Women states the nation enters a new era at dawn of the 1934 year. He frames the era as a challenge with opportunities to improve homes and spirits, urging constructive effort.
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Railroads Show Gain in Traffic Across Five Systems
NEW YORK, Dec. 28 The five railroads reporting November business show a tier operating income of 20360. This marks about a 22 percent rise over the same month last year.
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Twins Named Half Brothers by Court Ruling in South Dakota
In Yankton on December 2, a court ruling declared Mrs Adwara Paddle's twins half brothers. Paddle, a former Pipeman, was granted a default divorce amid charges of infidelity. He sought custody of one twin. the other child was placed with the mother along with three other children.
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Stocks Take Advance In Firm New York Market
Stock trading shows a firm advance with gains of one to four points as the market remains resilient. Turnover reached about 1,600,000 shares with strong demand and a bright tone in bonds. Regular dividends from Consolidated Gas supported the session amid late profit taking.
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Budget Tentatively Brought Out As Congress Near New Year
A high Democratic spokesman described President Roosevelt as determined to focus on Congress with a tentative budget projecting 800000000 and up to three trillion four hundred million dollars revenue and two billion five hundred million dollars ordinary outgo for 1934 1935. Speaker Rainey urged a short harmonious session with emphasis on appropriation and revenue bills, noting support for the commodity dollar program and predicting Congress adjournment by early May.
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Stalin warns Russia fears Japan amid regime tensions
New York December 2 Joseph Stalin head of the Communist Party of Russia says the Soviet desires friendly relations with Japan but faces grave danger and must prepare to meet it He told Walter Duranty Moscow correspondent that if more reasonable elements prevail in Japan the two nations can live in amity yet militant factions may push sane policies into the background, risking strain.
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Moscow
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No Change in Gold Price Reported in Washington
Washington December 28 price of gold remained unchanged at 4.06 dollars per ounce for the newly minted set, with no variation from the prior quote.
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Nazi Tail Lights Guard Marchers Night Training
Berlin December 28 Nazi units suffer injuries and deaths on night marches as traffic rear guards wear red light indicators. The Traffic Watch of Berlin Brandenberg suggests rear guards equipped with a tail light and red crystals to reflect automobile headlights. Night marches continue across the Reich, though only storm troops participate in some areas.
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