The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-06-05
EMERGENCY MOVES
Are OUTLINED AT
CAPITAL SESSION
Roosevelt Presents Policy at
White House Conference
With Lawmakers
PLAN SPECIAL MONEY GRANT
Message to Congress Will En-
phasize Need for Action
in Drouth Area
PLAN SPECIAL MONEY GRANT

Washington, June 5.-R)HPresi-
dent Roosevelt outlined q $525. O0o, GOT
emergency drouth relief program
Tuesday to congressional leaders and
1t was agreed to rush it through be-
fore the approaching end Of this ses-
sion.
The congressional leaders were In
agreement that little time would be
required to put through the urgent
appropriation.
The president outlined the situation
to more than so members Of the SEN
ate and house from the drouth states
who gathered about his desk in the
executive office. There was brief dis
cussion.
Studies Of conditions have prog
ressed very rapidly through the de-
partment of agriculture and emery
ency relief organizations and will be
continued" said Senator Robinson Of
Arkansas, Democratic leader.
Before the end Of the session .
message recommending appropriations
Of approximately $500, 000, 900, to be
used by existing machinery in provid-
ing relief for stock and human beings
will be sent to congress by the presi-
Foresee Speedy Action
THE legislation will not require
much time In either house ar6rprob-
ably will be acted upon just before
the end Of the session so that inter-
vening time may be used In obtaining
further information and in formulate
ing plans. Conditions are constantly
changing and no delay will result"
The relief program tentatively out
lined contempaltes earmarking sums
as follows:
l. A 100000, 900 fund for purchas-
ing additional beef and dairy cattle
under the Jones' Connally act.
2. Approximately $l00,O00.O00 for
processing cattle and other products
for relief purposes.
3. A cash outlay Of $1,000 900 for
work programs and emergency needs
in the drouth belt.
4. A livestock feed fund Of $780,
100000.
5. A $5o,Ooo,O 900 fund for retiring
submarginal lands and moving popu-
lations. particularly from sections
such as some Of those in North and
South Dakota where crops are report
ed to be completely ruined.
6. A $4,000, 900 civilian conserva-
ton corps fund to provide employ
ment for young men In the hard-hit
areas.
Z. A $25,ooo,ooo wheat. corn and
forage seed-buying program.
Robinson said the appropriations
would be in addition to the regular
budget.
Myers Extends Credit
william I. Myers, governor Of the
farm credit administration Tuesday
called $25, 100000 from the treasury
to increase the capital and surplus Of
the IL federal intermediate credit
banks.
This was the first call from the
systems 940,000000 revolving fund.
Myers said the other $l5,00O,000 viii
be called and distributed shortly.
He added tho action was taken to
give the banks the capital necessary
to meet the increased demands for
agricultural production and market
ing credit.
Relief Director Harry Hopkins an
nounced that 10000 farmers will be
working on relief projects for cash by
the last Of the week. Relief is being
given to about half the people Of
North and South Dakota, Hopkins
said.
Possible increase Of the number OF
hours each will be allowed to work.
now set at ~ q week was forecast.