New Treaties 10 Be Worked Out For U S
Washington Dec 30 The Roosevelt administration prepares a plan to submit to Congress for a Yankee Trading Plan allowing the President to enter separate treaties to modify tariff walls rather than an across the board tariff change. Detailed proposals are kept secret while confirmations point to selective tariff alterations rather than comprehensive policy shifts.
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London weighs on convening U S Congress
Financial London eyes the upcoming U S Congress with speculation of possible inflation tied to gold buying. The Daily Mail’s financial editor notes talk of presidential powers to purchase gold above statutory levels or to create a multi hundred million fund for such use.
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Open House for Masons Next Monday
Prominent among annual receptions is the Scottish Rite Masons open house for all Masons. The event, longstanding for 22 years, will be held on New Year’s Day from 2 to 5 PM at Gastineau Channel locations.
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Liquor Control Delays Adjournment in Washington Legislature
In Olympia Wash the special session stalls over liquor laws and plans a recess until next Wednesday to resume work. The delay is expected to extend the session by about two weeks as lawmakers press unresolved liquor legislation.
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Wash
Bankers Code Premier Duca Is Assassinated In Romania
Washington reports Gen Johnson canceled bankers schedules under NRA code due to a misunderstanding. Cary N. Welsiger Jr. dismissed as deputy administrator. In Romania Premier Duca is assassinated at Sinaia as he boards a train after anti semitism crackdown. An explosion at Sinaia station injures none. Radu Polizu shoots at the assassin and is fatally overcome.
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Nicholas Constantinescu
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Funeral Services Held for J. H. Biggs in Alaska Pioneer Town
Scores of friends attended the funeral for John H. Biggs held at the Elks' Auditorium on Wednesday afternoon. Joan Tiellenthal gave the eulogy, with ritualistic lodge services and musical selections by Jenna and Mrs. Trevor Davis. The large floral tribute reflected the community's respect and sympathy for Biggs and his family.
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Escaped Desperado Captured in Shawnee
Shawnee Oklahoma December 30 police identify Wilbur Underhill a Southwestern desperado and escaped Kansas convict as the man captured here after his escape from custody.
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Kansas
Stock Prices Take Advance in Final Session
New York December 30. New Year's cheer as stock prices rose in the final session with gains in leading issues. Total volume reached 800000 shares as bonds stayed quiet but showed strength. Wheat climbed over two cents a bushel, the dollar fell on foreign exchanges, the pound and franc firmed. Closing prices list Alaska Juneau 22 1/2, American Can 99, General Motors 35 1/2, Kennecott 204, United States Steel - 48.
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United States
Five Nations Enter 1934 Air Challenge Race Route
Five nations including France Czechoslovakia Italy Germany and Poland entered the 1934 air challenge races over a Polish route. Contestants named by each nation. Erickson of Cordova had his left leg amputated at the knee at St Ann's Hospital this morning.
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France
Czechoslovakia
Italy
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Poland
Smith to Inspect Civic Works Across Alaska
Anchorage dispatch reports Dr. Philp S. Smith CWA Administrator in Alaska left Friday for Saldovia Kodiak and Seward en route to Juneau to inspect civic improvements. He also serves as Chief Federal Geologist of Alaska and expects a major revival in prospecting and mining next year.
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Double tragedy verdict in Vestal Crowell case
A coroner's jury in Judge J. F. Mullen's court ruled Le Roy Vestal died from a .32 revolver shot by Astrid Crowell. The same jury found Astrid Crowell died by her own hand. Witnesses, including Crowell's former husband S. S. Crowell, identified the weapon as Crowell's gun, but offered no motive for the killings.
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Two Women Make Record in Airplane and United States Peace Bid
Moscow dispatch reports a Soviet official stating closer ties with the United States advance world peace. Foreign Commissar Maxim Litvinov said after UN-Union talks that differences between nations appear non existent and disputes can be resolved. He noted America shares interest in maintaining peace and values cooperation with the Soviet Union in this goal.
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Un-Union Central Executive Committee
United States of America
Record Flight Breaks Women's Endurance Time
Frances Marsullis and Helen Richey completed 237 hours 52 minutes of endurance and refueling flight in Miami after battling rain squalls and choppy winds. They shattered the prior women’s record of eight days four hours five minutes, landing at 10:45 AM East standard time.
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Frances Marsullis
Helen Richey
Chicago Gears Up for New Year Celebrations in The Loop
Chicago hotels and nightlife venues finalize plans to greet 1934 with champagne, promising the gayest and wettest New Year in years as the Loop nears capacity amid growing reservations and festive crowds.
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Capt Swanson Dies at 74. Coastal Skipper Remembered
Capt. Charles Swanson, aged 74, longtime coastal skipper and 39 year resident of Maska, has died here. He leaves nine children including George of Pairbanks and Manuel of La Touche.
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Latouche
Organized German Women Are to Be Regimented
BERLIN December 30. Germany will organize all women into a national body called the Prauenwerk modeled after the Labor Front. The move follows Dr. Kruchmaler’s plans announced at Dortmund to align women with Nazi policy without coercion, asserting national socialism will win their support.
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Japan Claims Leading Trade Nation in 1939
Tokyo reports a 33 percent rise in Japan's foreign trade for 1939 as the year closes. Trade with America remains the backbone, with U.S. imports and exports more than doubling any other nation’s. Total trade reached 3.670 billion yen, with the yen valued at about 30 cents.
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Ten Convicts Escape From Alabama Prison Farm
Alabama December 30 reports a fatal shooting as officers pursue ten escaped convicts from the State Prison farm near Amore. One man killed, another likely fatally wounded amid the pursuit.
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Atmore
Alabama
Filipino Observance Of Jose Risac Execution Tonight
Local Filipino residents will observe the anniversary of Jose Risac’s execution at Bailey's Cafe this evening at seven. Mayor Galdstein will attend as guest of honor and speakers will honor Jose Risac amid dinner and music by Tupine musicians. Emilo Gulao directs arrangements.
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Liners Battle Heavy Seas On Present Trips
Storm battered ships report delays and danger as the liner Yale from San Francisco to Los Angeles falls two days behind schedule while others face rough seas. Across the coast floods menace the Pacific Northwest and several homes are wrecked near Tacoma. In New York a record low of six below zero is set, while Canada endures a deadly cold wave causing several deaths and transport disruptions.
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Free Coinage Drive Gains Senate Backing
A Washington conference backed free and unlimited coinage of gold and silver with 27 Senators on record. Democrats, Republicans, and Palmer Labor joined in favor of bimetallism, urging law established ratios as the House or President Roosevelt weigh in. Nine more Senators signaled support, Wheeler predicted Senate approval and House follow if a vote is possible.
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Tennessee
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Pennsylvania
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No Gold Price Announced as Offices Closed for Holiday
Washington reports no gold price announcement today because Treasury and Reconstruction Finance Corporation offices are closed for the holiday. No changes or official statements released.
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