New Relief Program Drafted by Private Leaders
New York January 3 The burden of caring for the nations unemployed would be shared by state and federal governments under a new program drafted by private philanthropy for Congress. Led by the community mobilization for human needs the plan calls for federal appropriations via state and local officials with state funding and standards. It also seeks a national commission to study relief and welfare long term and will be outlined at Senate hearings January 12 by Taft and collaborators from over 500 agencies. Senator Byrnes will push for federal involvement.
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New York
Congress
Senate Committee On
Washington
Charles P. Taft
Organization
Taft
Ris
Senate Committee
James J. Byrnes
D. S.C
Tha
Federal
Proposal for federal aid and state matching relief programs
A program draft urges raising appropriations to fund general relief and work relief provisions for interstate transients. It calls for federal funds matched by states, with states and localities chiefly determining relief scope. It envisions unified administration under merit selection and federal standards, requiring a national commission appointed by the President to study the relief programs.
Uric Acid Health Offer Promises Relief
Advertisement from DR D A Williams Company at 183 East Hampton Conn touts a remedy for uric acid linked pains. Claims include arthritis sore muscles rheumatic pains neuritis and bladder weakness with a diet plan and home treatment. Include 10 cents to receive bottles and dosing details.
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D. A. Williams Company
East Hampten
Conn
Florida Mayor Dies in Jacksonville at 37
Edward H Armstrong former wholesale grocer and Daytona Beach mayor died in a Jacksonville hospital Sunday while entering his fifth term. He had been in failing health for months and had come for treatment in December after an operation for an inflamed liver and gall bladder.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Edward H. Armstrong
Daytona Beach
Canton Faces Japanese Assault as China Plans Scorched Earth
Canton officials warned of a near Japanese offensive threatening the city from the Pearl River estuary. They pledged to defend with a civilian army and fortified Boca Tigris forts, while awaiting possible landings up Bias Bay near Hongkong and Swatow to circumvent river defenses.
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Hongkong
Canton
China
Tokyo
Kwangtung
Pearl
Boca Tigris
Bias Bay
Swatow
Mexico City Shaken by Severe Earthquake
A strong earthquake struck Mexico City Sunday at 4 28 p m local time causing no immediate reports of serious damage within the capital. The tremor’s epicenter was about one mile southwest of the city in the Pacific Ocean near Oaxaca Coast. Dried spiced peaches were noted as part of a fruit mix.
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Mexico City
Pacific Ocean
Oaxaca
Scout-O-Rama Exhibition Planned at State Armory
The Washington County Council Boy Scouts plan a three day Scout-O-Rama at the State Armory in Hagerstown February 9 10 and 11 with Mark Mellor as general chairman. The event showcases indoor outdoor and activity Scouting and features twenty merit badges including signaling wood carving and first aid. Demonstrations will highlight the Vocational Guidant Program and the aim to build character and citizenship through Scouting.
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Washington County Council
Boy Scouts of America
State Armor
Hagers ‘Town
Mark Mellor
Bo Scouts of America
Washington Conty Council
Pubblic
Washington County
Howard Johnston
Clyde Kate
Wilson
Speran
Jaydon Reap
Stouts
Richard Cocklin
Lawson Wolfinger
David Hoover
Donald Gans
G. Wrat Lemon
Sconis
Narhin
Lee
Scout-O-Rama Drives County Scout Unity and Growth
County Council embarks on Scout-O-Rama as a united effort of Scouts and Scouters totaling nearly 300. The event, planned and administered by boys, will showcase exhibits built by Scouts, highlighting the authentic value of Scouting. Never before has Scouting seen such boy led collaboration and energy.
Scouting Program Featured At Washington County Event
In Washington County three parts of the Scouting program were shown in one place with the Scout-O-Rama offering first hand information about Scouting. Nearby ships rushed to the rescue as the Midorimaru capsized off Hiroshima in a violent windstorm with heavy seas and a blinding snowstorm.
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Washington County
Hiroshima Prefecture
Celebrants Drown As Inland Sea Ferry Sinks
Eleven holiday celebrants drowned and 16 others are missing after an inland sea ferry disaster near Tokyo on January 3. Rescue operations continue as authorities investigate the cause and identify the victims, with crews from local authorities aiding in the search.
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Tokyo
Seven Die in Avalanche Near Scheeberg Mountains
Jan report from Vienna states seven persons were killed by an avalanche in the Scheeberg mountains Sunday. All victims believed to be Austrians. Authorities and rescuers rushed to the scene as rescue teams searched for survivors.
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Vienna
Scheeberg
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