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Newspaper
The Daily Alaska Empire
Location
Juneau, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1933
Page
1
Federal Reserve cities resume banking as new currency is issued and private banks open. Gold hoarders receive four extra days to return metal, now due March 17, with hundreds of millions already redeposited. Treasury says primary aim is public needs as deposits surge.
President Roosevelt spoke to the nation in a wartime address as the day unfolded, with continued remarks noted on page two. The briefing signals a decisive public message amid ongoing global tensions and domestic mobilization.
Washington reports the Roosevelt plan to resume full bank operations. Licensed banks in twelve Federal Reserve cities begin today with state and national banks. Tomorrow, banks in 250 cities with clearing houses reopen. Remaining banks gain normal operation on Wednesday pending approval.
With no opposition, the Hellerich bill to repeal the Alaska Bone Dry Law clears its second reading and heads for final passage. Four House bills, plus one Senate measure, surface. House items seek deficits totaling 14,647.82 dollars. A Senate proposal introduces aMarriage Commissioner to issue licenses and conduct ceremonies, a system not precedent in the United States. The Campbell resolution urging appointing only bona fide Alaskans to Federal office passes under suspended rules, unanimous and sent to President Roosevelt.
Washington March 13. President Roosevelt seeks unprecedented power to cut 500 million dollars or more from government costs. The House has passed the measure and approval is expected tomorrow or Wednesday with potential cuts to veterans benefits and federal salaries. Republican Leader McNary indicated strong party backing for the Economy Bill and its passage this week.
Nearly 1,000 hunters shot one wolf one dog and one man in a giant hunt near Butler. The wolf was killed as a fourteen mile net closed on a small pasture, Towser the dog died of wounds and fright, while the man suffered only a small gunshot wound. Butler’s annual hunt drew participants from St Louis and Northern Illinois.
Juneau banks resumed operations today with limited restrictions under the Presidential Proclamation. Banks remained open for essential transactions and normal services were gradually restored for customers.
A morning 5 18 tremor rattled beds across the devastated area as Long Beach reports 53 deaths and Los Angeles totals ten unidentified victims remain. Officials say walls weakened by aftershocks caused falling bricks in Huntington Park and city police station areas.
In Long Beach California after a strong earthquake Gov Rolph and officials granted ex manager Charles Henderson dictatorial powers to oversee immediate rehabilitation. President Roosevelt asked for federal aid and urged rapid relief without technical delays in the response.
A youthful Arizonian outsider labeled a foe of governmental extravagance is assigned a tough reform role in the new administration. He champions economy measures and tight budgeting as he moves to curb waste and streamline programs.
United States Marshal Lynn Smith of Fairbanks Alaska died last Friday night from a heart ailment. He was 62 and counted among the interior sourdoughs. A prayer service will be held Tuesday night in Seattle before his body is shipped to Newcastle Indiana for burial.
Memphis March 13 The Memphis Artesian Water Department reports a profit of 220816 dollars for last year. The city operation is funded entirely by water revenue, with all interest and sinking funds covered from this revenue and no tax money used.
Washington report states French Strother a former Administrative Assistant to Herbert Hoover died suddenly in Washington on March 13. He formerly served as editor of World's Work and held distinguished editorial positions.
Seattle reports February Puget Sound canned salmon shipments totaled 249 237 cases, up from 187 873 cases a year earlier. Merchants Exchange says Atlantic and Gulf coasts were the top customers for the shipments.
President Roosevelt asks the Department of Justice to closely monitor future disclosures by the Senate Stock Investigating Committee and prosecute vigorously any violations revealed.
Harriman National Bank did not open on March 13 as Federal Reserve members resumed operations. A Conservatory President will assume control of bank affairs under the new Bank Act.
In Santiago on March 13 a detective school will train sleuths for Chile’s secret police Carabineros division after a large portion of the former detective force was dismissed by the new administration for incompetence.
In Vatican City on March 13 the Pope led a consistory for the first time in nearly three years and elevated six new cardinals in a ceremony. The event marks a notable renewal of the College of Cardinals under papal leadership.
Edisto Island residents recount that voodoo gods and goddesses remain influential. C. B. Murray notes superstition thrives among Edisto Negroes, with mourners placing dishes on graves for spirits to use instead of flowers.
Ohio township governments report expenditures exceeding 12 million dollars in 1931. The figure reflects spending across roads, services, and administrative costs, highlighting municipal strain during the early Depression era.
President Roosevelt sent a special message to Congress urging immediate modification of the Volstead Act to legalize beer and other beverages with permissible alcohol content. He cites substantial tax revenue, estimating over 125 million dollars annually, to aid the budget balance, with House expected to act but Senate uncertain before recess.
Prof Claude M Fuess of Andover Academy is appointed official biographer of Calvin Coolidge. Mrs Coolidge will turn over all presidential papers to Fuess for exclusive use in the biography.
Gov. Dave Shaltz signed a death warrant ordering the electrocution of Giuseppe Zangara during the week of March 20. Zangara had pleaded guilty to murder in the death of Chicago Mayor Anton J. Cermak.
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