Roosevelt to address Congress as New Deal session opens
President Roosevelt will deliver his annual message between noon and 3 p m Friday as Congress convenes in what leaders call a pivotal first New Deal session. Unemployment relief, federal spending, and a return to normal living pace dominate amid party tensions and brewing clashes over veterans’ bonuses.
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Roosevelt Jr in Minor Auto Crash Near Philadelphia
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Jr., son of the President, was in a New Year’s morning auto crash near Wayne but escaped injury. Edward Newman of Radnor, the other driver, was bruised. Roosevelt was released on his own recognizance for a January 15 hearing after stating he was blinded by snow and skidded while trying to stop.
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Trial near end for Lindbergh baby kidnapping ends
The Lindbergh baby kidnapping trial of Bruno Hauptmann begins jury selection in Flemington New Jersey with 9 jurors sworn and 12 initially sought. Jurors include May Brelsford and Charles Walton as foreman under guard while Mrs. Lindbergh and Anna Hauptmann observe. opening session proceeds toward a full panel.
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Earthquake Shakes Hawaii Island Early Morning
A strong quake rocked the entire Island of Hawaii at 6 46 am waking sleepers and shaking households though no damage was reported. The shaker accompanied by no immediate reports of injuries or structural damage.
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Roosevelt Presses Louisiana on PWA Funds and Clarity
President Roosevelt sent a letter urging a clear policy from Louisiana lawmakers on delaying debt payments to qualify for PWA lending. Huey Long says he will respond on the Senate floor next week. The PWA has paused about 60 Louisiana projects, including a $2.5 million New Orleans sewer system loan and grant.
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Craighead Named State FHA Chief for Montana
Washington dispatch reports Barclay Craighead of Helena has been named state director for Montana by the Federal Housing Administrator.
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Farm census in Silver Bow County begins tomorrow
Enumerators start canvassing Silver Bow County for a national census that covers over six million farms. W L Stockton of Clarkston supervises the Montana district from room 314 in the federal building. plans aim to finish by January end with strict confidentiality and penalties for disclosure or falsification.
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White House Hint to Sack Two Aides Mentioned
President Roosevelt denies any White House demand to dismiss Ebert Burlew and Louis Gilavis. Secretary Ickes, defending his staff, says Burlew and Gilavis are highly valued and no dismissal orders came from the White House. The Washington Post reports potential wire tapping and recorded conversations within the interior and public works agencies.
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Snow Predicted In Butte By Night Amid Barometer Drop
A weather outlook in Butte warns of snow by night as barometer readings fall amid storms from Missoula to Spokane and Great Falls. Mercury slid to 37 degrees at 1 30 pm. high reached 38 at noon. last night’s low near 23. No precipitation recorded in Butte on New Year’s Day.
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Blizzard Stalls Mohawk Valley Traffic Amid Snowbound Route
Snow and blizzard conditions strand 250 travelers in the Mohawk valley as buses, trucks and autos are marooned. A snowplow convoy struggled to reach the line about five miles east of Little Falls while four buses with 150 passengers waited. A separate wrecked airliner survivors were rescued after three nights.
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Farm Credit reports record co op lending as 1934 ends
Washington January 2 The Farm Credit Administration says farmers received more than 5 million dollars daily in 1934. Governor W S Myers notes that cooperative credit institutions and refinancing of mortgages dominated the year. A total of 1,285,000,000 dollars was loaned to 498,000 individuals, preventing widespread foreclosures. Loans of 134,000,000 dollars were issued in the four states Montana Idaho Oregon and Washington D C Adams, general agent of stock loan companies, comments on the year.
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Helena Rushes Plans for Legislature Start
Helena January 2 The capital city begins last minute prep for the convening of the 24th regular legislative assembly to meet for at least 60 days. caucuses organize house and senate, committees, personnel and pre session odds and ends as chambers undergo renovations. The house 68 Democrats to 34 Republicans.
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Psychologist warns on proper New Year resolutions
Dr James Quin ter Holsapple, chief psychologist of New Jersey, says most resolutions fail because they are poorly formed. He urges focusing on actions to reach goals and not contradicting key desires, advising readers to drop many resolutions and keep only those properly made.
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Butte Students Return to Classes After Holidays
Several thousand Butte high and grade school children resumed classes today after a recess since December 22, as announced by Superintendent Douglas Goldan. The Montana School of Mines registrar's office said students will return tomorrow morning.
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Burns Elevated to Speakership by House Democrats
Washington report notes Representative Joseph Burns of Tennessee was nominated by House Democrats for the speakership, with tomorrow's election described as a formality. In separate Senate action, Joseph T. Robinson was re-elected Democratic leader, with J Hamilton Lewis as whip, Hugo Black as conference secretary, and Key Pittman renominated as president pro tempore. all unopposed.
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Federal agencies relocate offices in federal building
The Montana district secret service and the narcotic unit of the internal revenue bureau open new quarters in the federal building. Both branches previously occupied makeshift spaces during reconstruction. The narcotic division takes a room formerly used by the alcoholic tax unit, while the secret service moves to a third floor office.
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Bitter Root Welcomes New Year Under Chinook Winds
Bitter Root valley felt a warm chinook today as December closed with sun and highs above freezing. Snow averages three to eight inches in the valley with more up in the mountains, while bitter cold nights kept readings near twelve degrees above zero at the coldest.
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Weather Forecast Straddles Fair South and Cold North
The report notes clear to fair conditions in the south with unsettled, colder air moving into the north portion. It cautions readers about a drop in temperatures and potential brisk winds affecting northern areas.
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