Economy Drive Aims to Slash Commerce Department Costs
Secretary Roper proposes radical cuts from 45 million to 20 million dollars next year, consolidating bureaus and abandoning others. The plan would shrink the department by 42 percent, create six new bureaus, and place transportation under unified supervision with broader federal controls. The move accompanies a push for home mortgage relief and farm credit actions as part of Roosevelt's economic recovery program.
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Roosevelt Proposes Tennessee Valley Authority Concept
President Roosevelt urges Congress to create a Tennessee Valley Authority to plan and develop natural resources across the valley. The plan envisions flood control, soil conservation, afforestation, industry diversification, and widespread hydroelectric power to farms and communities, with a national planning aim.
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Treasury Chief Demands Clearing House Backstop for Harriman Bank
Critstary Woodin, in diplomatic language, tells New York clearing banks to cover deposits of the Karri man National Bank and Trust Company now under federal conservatorship. The move is expected to cost the clearing house area banks about six million dollars. The secretary announced the action as former chairman Joseph W. Harriman appeared in court in a wheelchair amid an indictment alleging false entries tied to 171 205 of depository funds used for stock speculation.
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Louisiana Citizens Demand Huey Long Removal
A Louisiana petition to the U S Senate accuses Huey P Long of personal dishonesty and corruption. Petitions claim witnesses can prove Long is immoral and that his continued office is repugnant to respectable citizens and the nation.
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Federal bill backs 80 hour week in industry
Senate already passed the measure and the administration backs it for rapid House approval and presidential signature. The bill limits interstate shipments to articles made by workers limited to six hours per day or five days per week for an emergency period.
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Michigan ratifies Twenty First Amendment in historic vote
The Michigan constitutional convention records an 89 to 1 vote favoring repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment. Cheers erupted as the roll call approved ratification of the Twenty first Amendment. Lugene Davenport of Hastings cast the lone negative vote.
British officials lead delegation to Washington for conference
The British party accompanying Prime Minister MacDonald includes Nabell Vansittart a top foreign office official and key diplomat with American ties Sir Robert is the foreign office head and central to diplomacy Sir Frederick Leith Rows a treasury expert who has represented Britain at financial meetings and A Y Overton an assistant secretary in the board of trade specializing in tariffs and trade relations lead the group
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Japan-U S relations thaw after invitation to talks
The invitation to Japan to attend trade and political conferences in Washington triggered a rapid shift in Japan toward better U S ties. Friends of America celebrate as signs emerge that relations may return to the friendly state seen before the Manchesterfield date.
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Multiple regional sightings and developments across the West
A collage of notes reports Jack Butler in Moquitlch deer camp tracking eight mountain lions in the Dixie preserve. Boise sees gold poured into the assay office totaling 362050 in nine months with year end projections. Construction of a $125000 cement blending plant starts at Hoover diangoon. Idaho and Utah wheat crops are forecast at 60 to 70 percent normal due to backward spring. Elk feeding feeds Jackson Wyoming side amid heavy snows. A new vein of gold bearing ore found in Golden Anchor mine Valley county. Reforestation plans in Utah under Roosevelt, 14 projects with 1 848 000 budget. Idaho recruits train at Fort Douglas and Fort Wright. Spring planting advances in north Idaho despite cold. Ted Cross flour distributed to Ogden and Weber counties. Roosevelt Job Army foresters plan 8000 workers in Idaho. Morgan County farmers plant 225 acres of seed peas. First case of spotter fever in Boise hospital. Public welfare to aid water protection near 7th Army camps. Deer in Pine Valley district rising per survey.
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Flower Trimmed Hats Signal Spring Fashion Rise
The piece surveys spring millinery with flower trimmed hats and feathered fascinators. Designers from Paris and French ateliers showcase violet and rose petal motifs, lace neck pieces, white camellia and hyacinth accents, and flower toques matching outfits. A bride’s heart shaped petal muff completes a wedding set. Military inspired coco sacks and fez turbans appear as bold contrasts.
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Three New Kinds of Spring Coats
A fashion piece notes square shouldered coats dominating spring designs. Detachable collars, square armholes, and waistlines appear in wool and felt fabrics. Trends include fur trim options, cape borders, and versatile, elegant styles for afternoon wear.
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Frock Guide Shows Nimble 83b Model Dress
Carrie Nicholas models an 83b frock in brown and white cotton with white pique and organdy trim. The wrap design uses puffed sleeves and a tied bow at the front, turning housework into stylish work attire and offering versatile wear from house dresses to evening frocks.
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Cashmere Sweaters Among Latest Arrivals
The latest sweaters feature cashmere and wool varieties with plains colors. Many items appear in wool and angora. ensembles include capes, scarves, and round knitted collars. Pastel shades and dark tones are common, with a one piece construction and dual clips for fastening.
Burgundy or wine color proves a lovely cabinet fit
A color combination in burgundy or wine proves a lovely cabinet fit with pleasant trim and rich tones, pairing well with the boyish style and light wood accents described in the feature.
Roosevelt's Tennessee Valley Power Plan Opposed by Norris
The piece notes President Roosevelt's new push for Muscle Shoals power development to employ workers and build a major Tennessee Valley plant. Senator Norris of Nebraska proposes selling output at a fair price as a yardstick for other utilities, arguing it challenges GOP conservatism and could be implemented by a Democratic president, though not all electric firms welcome the idea.
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America plows ahead with wartime and economic cheer
The piece argues that in war and depression, killing becomes a national business and spending is patriotic. It endorses Roosevelt’s call to remove trade barriers across the Americas and hints at a future Canada-US merger for broader free trade.
Air power and imperial dreams loom over Somaliland tensions
Editorial voices warn that airplanes will redefine war as Abyssinian tribes threaten Somaliland. Italy proclaims speed for national aviation, while Britain backs aviation advances and the Schneider Cup race motivates huge spending.
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Newsprint from Fifteen Year Old Fir Trees
Washington and Georgia study using young fir and pine trees for newsprint under scientific forestry. The report notes faster forest renewal and continued pulp production. A separate obituary notes the death of Dr Alphonso David Rockwell at age 92, commenting on his controversial lethal chair concept.
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