First 1936 37 Appropriations Bill Reported to House
The first appropriations bill for 1936 37 was reported to the House by the Appropriations Committee. It totals 879 743 000 for about two dozen agencies. Expenditures exceed 1935 by 74 500 000 and fall short of the president's budget by 47 600 000. Veterans benefits receive added funds and new activities include utilities rate enforcement and air mail regulation.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Appropriations Committee
Veterans Administration
The
Power Commission
J P Morgan Testifies Before Senate Munitions Panel
J P Morgan tells the Senate Munitions Committee that German acts rather than international finance drew the United States into World War I. The banker faced questions on curbing financial dealings with belligerents as his printed statement was read over committee objections.
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Associated Press
Washington
J. P. Morgan
Senate Munitions Committee
United States
Alaska Appropriations Corrected in 1937 Budget
Washington correction fixes Alaska appropriations with increases and revised totals. The figures show current year at 1 194 000 185 dollars and next year at 1 206 590 dollars. Agencies including holding companies under utilities law and several boards were denied a 3 600 000 request.
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Washington, Jan
Alaska
Interesting Items About Alaskans
An address to the assembly at Alaska university by Otto W. Geist, archaeologist, describes difficulties in overcoming Eskimo superstitions and dangers faced, based on eight trips to St. Lawrence Island. Frank Williams reports an excellent fur season on St. Michael Island despite lower prices. he is the Second division game commissioner and sailed the Victoria to Seattle, noting many foxes and abundant red and white fur.
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Alaska University
Otto W. Geist
St. Lawrence Island
St. Michael Island
Frank Williams
Williams
Victoria
Seattle
St. Michael
Precautions Being Taken Nome for Scarlet Fever
Dr William C Charteris Nome Territorial Health Officer issues precautions for preventing scarlet fever spread from Fairbanks to Nome. He inspected Nome Public School and found no symptoms, arranged twice daily health checks, and will inspect all schools. Passengers arriving by air will be examined on landing and given instructions. Mail from Fairbanks to Nome will be handled through the airport.
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Fairanks
Nome
Wm. C. Charteris
Fairbanks
Charteris
Dian Affairs School
Rex F Swarte
States
Office of Indian Affairs School
Territorial Health Officer
Precautions to Prevent Scarlet Fever in Nome Alaska 1936
Measures to curb scarlet fever in Nome include closing schools for sore throats, disinfecting mail from Fairbanks, travelers reporting for examination, and immediate reporting of suspected cases by residents. Health Officer William C. Charteris issues the advisory dated January 7, 1936.
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Nome
William C. Charteris, M. D
Alaska
Supreme Court halts New Deal farm program AAA
The Supreme Court struck down the AAA and halted farm program funding. Observers warned possible sweeping effects on Social Security Act Guffey Coal Control Act and Wagner Labor Relations law. Politicians consider new taxes and a capital farm meeting to discuss future legislation and land use grants. Six thousand five hundred AAA workers lost salaries as cash flow to farmers stopped.
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Supreme Court
AAA
Washington
Advertising Drive Aims at 1936 Salmon Demand
With inventories down and plans completed to stimulate rising consumer demand the American canned salmon industry anticipates a record year in 1936 led by Humphrey O. Roberts president of the Northwest Salmon Canners Association.
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Humphrey O. Roberts
Northwest
Salmon Canners Associa
Criticism of U S Neutrality In Italian Papers
An undated dispatch reports Italian press criticizing U S neutrality under President Roosevelt. Articles allege European policy ignorance and note British oil embargo talks in Paris circles. Ethiopians celebrate Christmas with renewed hopes of victory as British destroyers reach Greek waters amid Mediterranean tensions.
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United States
Prgram
Roosevelt
Laly
Mussolini
Paris
Athens
Egypt
Mediterranios
Youth Dies In Water After Car Wreck near Reardan
Charles Barry 21 died when his car plunged over an embankment into Spring Creek near Reardan Washington James Fozers escaped with injuries and sought help from a nearby farm. responders arrived too late to rescue Barry.
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Reardan
Charles Barry
Spring Creek
Here
James Fozers
Barry
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Securities Commission
J- P. Morgan
Railroad Retirement Board
National Labor Relations Board
Central Statistical Board
Frank R. McNinich
Alaskans
William C. Charteris
New Deal
Jay
U.S
Italy
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