House Debates Liquor Tax as Senate Recessed
Democratic leaders curbed further debate on Roosevelt policy while the House pressed a national capital liquor tax bill. The Senate planned to review a $2 gallon liquor tax after Roosevelt’s forthcoming messages on the St Lawrence waterway treaty and a new $200 million agricultural refinancing corporation.
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Harrison
Wife of Vallee files divorce action
Los Angeles January 9 an elaborate 21 page divorce complaint filed in superior court accuses Rudy Vallee of infidelity and vicious temper and seeks separate maintenance The actress wife Fay Webb also claims vile language character assassination plots and niggardly settlements She alleges Vallee’s long running affair with Alice Faye began in January 1933 and followed by open association in Miami and other alleged incidents reviews notes and letters she says will be made public
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Rudy Vallee
Fay Webb
Santa Monica
Cal
Vallee
Buyers Arrive for Ogden Livestock Show Auction
Buyers from multiple states gather in Ogden for the prize fat cattle lambs and hogs sale at the livestock show. Top entries include Foster farm Rexford Kansas grand champion Hereford steer and University of Idaho grand champion fat lamb carload. 4-H Wayne Hansen Spanish Fork Utah wins grand champion fat lamb.
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Rexford
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University of Idaho
Levesdale Bride
Mathers Brothers
Mason City
Illinois
Divide Starlight
Allen Cattle Company
Colorado Springs
Wayne Hansen
Borah Calls for Independence of Action in War and Peace
Senator Borah urged the United States to pursue national independence of action in both war and peace in a Foreign Relations Council address in New York. He argued it is not isolation but freedom of action and free government, allowing people to remain aloof or act as they see fit.
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Foreign Relations Committee
America
Germany
Hitler
Europe
Roosevelt orders further 15 percent federal pay cut extended
President Roosevelt issued an executive order extending the 15 percent federal pay cut for six more months, with a budget request to reduce the cut to 10 percent and restore one third by July 1. White House cited labor and government cost of living findings to justify continuation through June 30, 1934.
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Weds Bookkeeper to Retain Salary
Camden New Jersey January 9 AP report recounts Harry Adams of Cape May facing chancery court on alimony arrears. He quips that he married his bookkeeper to ensure he could pay both wives, saying he kept it in the family.
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Weather man’s passenger cleared of speeding charge
Paul Jan 9 The weather man and E B Shaw of Minneapolis were involved when Shaw was arrested December 14 for speeding 35 mph. Officers cited slick streets but Shaw produced weather data claiming no precipitation that day. Municipal Judge Clayton Parks ruled the speed not excessive.
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United States Court Upholds Mortgage Law in Minnesota Case
The U S Supreme Court ruled the Minnesota mortgage moratorium law valid in a 5 to 4 decision. Justices Hughes Brandeis Stone Cardozo Roberts joined the majority upholding the extension of redemption until May 1 1935 for foreclosed property from the Home Building and Loan association of Minnesota.
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Supreme Court
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Rosella Blaisdell
Minneapolis
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Sutherland
van Devanter
McReynolds
Butler
Congress
Bomb Attacks Rally Vienna to Suppress Nazi Terror
A string of loud bomb explosions around Vienna's Ringstrasse sparked panic but no injuries. Police mobilized and handed out rifles to the fascist Heimwehr as government measures to curb Nazi terrorism were announced. Placards warning of action against Nazi propaganda circulated last night.
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Dom Involved in Family Scolding Turned Assault
In St Paul on January 9 Dominick Picciano was arraigned in municipal court after his mother Mary Picciano scolded him and he beat her. He pleaded guilty to drunkenness and received 90 days in the workhouse. His mother is 82 and Dominick is 40.
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Mary Picciano
Poy
Emperor hears analysis of American politics and economy
In Tokyo on January 9 the emperor listened for an hour to Katsuji Debueht, recently back in Japan after five years as ambassador in Washington, as he analyzed the American political and economic scene. High court officials attended.
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Katsuji Debueht
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Washington
Seaplane squadron bids for Pacific record flight
Navy seaplanes 10-P1 to 10-P6 begin non stop test from San Diego toward San Francisco with Admiral Sellers aboard. Two Canadian destroyers monitor takeoff as planners eye a 2,400 mile San Francisco to Honolulu hop, weather permitting.
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Progress Report Details Fort Hall Reservation Life
The annual report by H A Treland, extension agent under F A Gross, notes Fort Hall Indians have an average family income of 425 dollars, live in solid homes, and improve conditions with tree planting gardens and better stock. It covers 1838 residents 940 men 898 women 450 families 600 farms 427 Indian operated. The 475000 acre reservation includes 86000 tillable acres with 16000 farmed by Indians. John Collier praised the report.
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H. A. Treland
F. A. Gross
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John Collier
Indian Affairs
Washington
Utah Weather Outlook Says Tonight And Wednesday
Forecasters anticipate unsettled conditions in southern Utah with scattered showers tonight and more widespread rain on Wednesday. Temperatures remain mild with elevations above 6,000 feet likely cooler.
Prince Alexis Conceals Plans on Honeymoon Trek
Prince Alexis Mdivani reached Seattle by car and checked into a leading hotel before noon and refused to reveal plans while his heiress bride Barbara Hutton moves through San Francisco society. The couple travels incognito by air train and auto as reports say they may reunite on their around the world honeymoon, with uncertainty over dates and locations.
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Size 35 Shoes Draw Crowd at Shoe Show
At a National Shoe retailers convention in St. Louis the exhibit of a St. Louis manufacturer features a size 35 shoe from the Alton schoolboy giant Robert Wadlow. The seven foot ten and a half inch 360 pound teen traveled from Illinois to attend with his famous footwear drawing the most interest.
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Japs Defend Coronation of Manchukuo Emperor Pu Yi
Tokyo reports the Japanese foreign office defends Pu Yi’s enthronement as Manchukuo emperor. Four reasons are cited: Manchurian wishes, defined borders and sovereignty, restored peace and good government, and a pledge against Japan annexing Manchukuo.
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Henry Pu-Yi
Manchukuo
Japan
Manchuria
Foreign Office
Pu-Yi
Cigarette Wholesale Prices Raised by Major Makers
New York reports a 60 cent per thousand hike in wholesale prices for popular cigarette brands to 6.10 per thousand. Trade sources attribute the rise to NRA costs and processing taxes, restoring levels near those of a year ago. Retailers were not yet informed but are expected to raise store prices accordingly.
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Two Die From Botulism Caused by Pork in New Mexico
In Sprin ger New Mexico two people have died and two are dying from botulism after eating improperly cured pork. Cecilio Garcia 22 and his sister Amelia 17 died. Their parents Mr and Mrs FE F Garcia are in critical condition with the man given only hours to live. Cecilia's wife and infant son were not affected. The Garcias bought half a hog from an itinerant vendor and began eating it last week. Some meat was sent to a chemist for analysis.
Van Deusen Called In By Grand Juries In Idaho Inquiry
Boise scene shifts as state grand jury probes Angela Hopper embezzlement with former city clerk. Clarence Van Deusen returns to testify after leaving for Oregon. council weighs a fresh audit funded at about 4500 dollars. Hopper pled guilty and faces 1 to 10 years. Van Deusen tallies a larger citywide shortage. A minor Los Angeles earthquake follows the Boise report with no damage.
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Angela Hopper
Clarence van Deuesen
Oregon
John J. McCue
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Will Rogers Wires The Tribune
Riverside California society notes recount Dr Cary Grayson of Washington arriving at Mayo's court with stories of his career. He is Wilson's physician and advisor to Senator Carter Glass and admired figure in Washington. The writer recalls humorous moments from the era and urges Mayo boys to hear about trips with Jesse Jones and the President.
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Governor Ross Urges Changes on Billboards and Salaries
Boise news reports Governor Ross urging uniform billboard assessments amid wide county variance. He argues higher salaries and better prices for farm products matter more than high taxes, citing his own ranch with $900 yearly tax and freight costs.
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