Senator Howell of Nebraska Dies at Walter Reed Hospital
Senator Howell died of a heart attack at Walter Reed hospital around 2 p.m. He had been ill with pneumonia and complications after a lengthy illness. Howell, serving his second Senate term since 1928, was born January 21, 1864 in Adrian Michigan and was a Republican leader who supported Omaha public ownership of utilities and led national party initiatives. He previously chaired the national radio service commission.
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Devastating California quake hits Long Beach area
A severe earthquake rocked Long Beach and nearby regions causing buildings to collapse, widespread fires, and numerous deaths and injuries. Dispatches note damage across Tijuana, San Diego, Santa Ana, Huntington Park, and other Los Angeles suburbs with panicked crowds in the streets.
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Opening Plans Push Reopening of Sound Banks Next Week
Washington reports a presidential order directs the 12 Federal Reserve banks to restart operations gradually. The aim is to provide payroll funds and essentials for the weekend with bank advances to enable some sound member banks to return to work possibly Monday under a licensing system requiring a certificate.
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Washington
Federal Reserve
Long Beach Earthquake Deaths and Damage Rise
Death toll climbs with 74 in Long Beach and heavy losses in Compton Huntington Park and nearby towns. Officials estimate millions in damage with thousands injured as tremors continue and city hall closes. Reconstruction begins as 2,000 unemployed workers are hired to clear wreckage.
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Senate recess after death of Nebraska senator
Washington reports show the Senate recessed following the death of Senator Howell Republican Nebraska with plans to reconvene at noon Monday. The House voted 226 to 138 to back President Roosevelt’s drastic economy bill aimed at slashing half a billion in federal spending on veterans and payrolls. The Senate finance committee approved the measure but failed to set Monday as a time to begin debate.
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Polish Troop Concentrations Reported near German Border
Berlin dispatch reports Taegliche Rundschau claims Polish forces concentrate at multiple border points and show unusual activity in the Polish corridor. It cites the headline Danzig in Danger and notes nearly 300 military planes involved.
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Bogus Nickel Sparks Chief's Poor Mood Remarks
Butte police chief Jere J. Murphy says even counterfeiters sink to low mood as he shows a freshly minted bogus nickel. He calls it the cheapest thing he has heard and says no counterfeiter should stoop to it while police search for the nickel nursing coiner. The counterfeit will be sent to the U S Secret Service bureau in Spokane.
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Butte
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United States Secret Service Bureau
Spokane
Hundreds Seek To Contact Loved Ones After California Quake
Distracted Butte residents fear for relatives in Long Beach and Los Angeles. Flooded telegraph offices and the long distance exchange hindered attempts to reach the quake area last night and today. Relatives began sending messages seeking word on welfare.
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Governor to Name Montana's New Senator Today
Helena reports strong belief that Governor Erickson will appoint Montana's new United States senator today. The resignation of late Senator T. J. Walsh has been with the governor since February 26 and funeral proceedings delayed the vacancy. The governor has consulted party leaders including Senator B. K. Wheeler.
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Long Beach Earthquake Survivors Return Amid Ruin
Long Beach residents waded through debris to ruined homes and shops after a powerful quake. Troops with fixed bayonets controlled access to danger zones as ambulances and fire engines moved through deserted streets.
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Panic Warnings From Long Beach Radio Sparks Civilian Rescue Efforts
Amateur Navy radio operators relay graphic warnings from Long Beach as fires rage and buildings collapse. Messages urge avoiding downtown, sheltering in place, and notifying neighbors for emergencies as hundreds of sailors patrol the city.
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Emmett P. Sullivan
Butte
California
State motorist plates issued March by registrar
Deer Lodge Mont March 11 Forty five hundred maroon and gold motor vehicle license plates for passenger cars will be mailed or sent by express to Montana automobile owners from the registrar of motor vehicles office on March 15. Three thousand truck licenses 600 pairs of plates for fee exempt cars and 107 dealers licenses will also be issued. Passenger car registrations March 15 1932 totaled 21 000 trucks 4600.
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Montana
Registrar of Motor Vehicles
C. Small
Three Babies Born As Temblor Wrecks Homes
United Press reports a Los Angeles mother Gail Diane Earthquake Dickerson weighing seven pounds nine ounces born during the quake. Deputy Sheriff F. P. Dickerson helped attend physicians by flashlight as hospital walls collapsed. Betty Lou Boyington born in Long Beach during the disaster. scales ruined. A third baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Eugene Van Winkle in Compton hospital as homes were wrecked.
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Gail Diane
Dickerson
Los Angeles
F. P. Dickerson
W. C Boyington
Long Beach
Betty Lou
Eugene van Winkle
Compton
Relief Offers Pledged To Sufferers In Quake
Washington reports pledged immediate relief to California earthquake victims. The American Red Cross offered to oversee relief efforts in the quake area. Treasury noted banking holiday restrictions would not hinder relief payments. President Roosevelt ordered naval and military aid in southern California and directed the Public Health Service to assist. Admiral Richard Leigh indicated navy input to the relief effort.
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U. S. Fleet
Navy Department
Bandits Take $3 From Store But Leave $10 Behind
Nicholas Ramos told police two bandits robbed his fruit store last night. One man entered with a revolver as the other waited outside and a $10 bill fell to the floor unseen by others. The duo then took $3 from the cash box, leaving Ramos $7 ahead in the end.
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