12 Dec 1933
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Newspaper
Zanesville Signal
Location
Zanesville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1933
Page
1
Severe Arctic wave sweeps across Alaska and much of the eastern continent bringing heavy snow sleet and subzero winds. Readings ranged from extreme cold in Owls Head New York to Arctic highs elsewhere as record low temperatures and ice formed.
reports from the wreck detail several fatalities and numerous injuries as trains stalled by flooding and debris. rescuers work through ruined tracks near Washington area towns with damaged rail lines and blocked routes delaying service across the region.
An early report indicates Phillis is in line for the city treasurer post under the elpal administration. An attempt will be made June 1 to place J Shell in the treasurer position, reliably learned today.
Ohio seeks to drop the policy of ear marking indirect taxes for specific purposes. The proposal before the taxation commission would push revenue into the general fund for distribution among counties, schools, and programs, except for the gasoline tax. State Tax Commissioner Carlton S. Dargusch argues reforms would align spending with current needs and reduce privileged allocations.
President advocates a reduced liquor tax to curb bootleggers as fiscal strain looms. Dargusch notes a commission review and favorable signals for drastic tax revisions to fund state functions amid expected financial stringency.
George N. Peek former AAA administrator urged a controlled capitalistic order as essential to Roosevelt’s recovery plan, arguing for property rights and limited federal intervention. Secretary Henry A. Wallace defended farm relief and called for a united Midwest political push to back the administration.
Washington reports the Agricultural Adjustment Administration will reorganize its farm recovery efforts after George N. Peek’s transfer to another agency. Davie, chief of the production division, leads the task of building a national central system to supplement marketing and deals with pending grain exchange care and meat packer agreements. Congress may face sugar and beef commodity declarations for production control and taxes.
A man named Fred Miller 25 year old woke his wife and children and escaped through an upper floor window as flames enveloped their home The entire house and contents were destroyed Mrs Miller and the children were saved by him The incident occurred in the early hours with outside defenders catching the children as they were tossed to safety The report also notes a divorce filing by Mrs Jeanne Young in Cleveland December 12 mentioning Stephen M Young Jr and Chip Congra meme nt
Worded as a tentative appointment, William H. Ho Shore is discussed as possibly succeeding Charles Hurt in Teheran. The shah must approve the Galt Lake appointment. Horni brook, a publisher, previously served as U S minister to Siam.
Seven workers trapped a hundred feet below the Missouri River surface for an hour were rescued after an air crew pumped air into the caisson. Foreman J J Murphy and his crew emerged through an airlock chamber while Robert O Dell was hospitalized for smoke inhalation.
Ohio lawmakers debate a state monopoly on liquor package sales as the Senate Judiciary Committee votes to strike out monopoly provisions. Advocates expect the House to approve the feature amid party disagreements and looming votes. The session examines changes to restore or remove licensing limits and the impact on taxation and administration.
Dec 12 report from Blextco City notes Mexico City plunged to 23°F breaking multi year temperature records. Weather forecasters warned colder conditions ahead and the potential for further all time lows.
President Ramon Grau and United States Ambassador Sumner Welles discussed a possible abandonment of the Platt Amendment which allowed American intervention in Cuba. A treaty of brlendanio and committe would replace it if authorized by the U S government. The amendment has long rankled Cubans as a condition of autonomy and is cited by others as a model of U S influence in the hemisphere.
Louis W. Brimer, 28, driver of the fire chief's car, was killed when the chief's automobile glanced off a lane and struck a stationary Burcet CAT. Acting chief J. Harper, 46, suffered a fractured spine and arm and was critically injured. Local authorities investigated the Monday crash near Loulaville, Kentucky.
The city commission today approved issuance of 9 089 50s scrip to be used for the city until the first of the year. Proceeds are to be repaid from anticipated delinquent tax collections.
Weather forecast indicates cloudy skies with possible snow in southern regions tonight and into Wednesday. Temperatures remain largely unchanged with little wind and minor icing potential.
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