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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1927
Page
1
Secretary of Commerce Herbert Hoover outlines steps to control floods and avert future disaster. He calls for stronger levees, safety devices, storage basins in states above danger zone, and spillways in Louisiana to supplement existing defenses.
Herbert Hoover answers readers on the Mississippi flood, arguing the disaster shows engineering plans failed and must be revised to prevent recurrence with a national finance burden. The piece includes Mormon youth conduct sermons urging protection of women and virtuous behavior from young men, and a flood origin explanation detailing natural and human factors.
William Berkin, Montana's oldest resident and Butte pioneer, will turn 101 on June 14 at his late home by the Orphan Girl mine. His son John and daughter-in-law say no reception or excitement. a few friends may stop by, and the family will keep to a calm routine as the centenarian, once active in fishing and chores, grows frailer but steady in sight and mind.
Lindbergh, famed aviation hero, is saluted with a 21 gun national salute at the Memphis navy yard, an honor reserved for presidents and foreign rulers. He later tells the National Press Club that the nation needs every city to have an airport to develop commercial aviation and expand passenger lines alongside mail routes.
Associates Press report recalls a half million people in Washington despite 90 degree heat. Police estimated crowds between 250000 and 500000, lining Pennsylvania Avenue and the monument grounds to cheer Lindbergh. The scene remained orderly as President and crowd interacted from the White HouseDuPont Circle area.
Whittier girls dominated the field and track events at a colorful meet in Butte, scoring 38 points to win. Lillie Bieti of Grant School led as high scorer with 15 points, Roberta Northam of Whittier took 9, and another Whittier competitor earned 8. The day ran from 10 am to 4 pm with sunny, hot conditions affecting contestants on Clark Park grounds.
Delirious sailor Nick Harabaglia, rescued from wreckage off Savannah Light, tells officers he drifted four days after the Cinnabar explosion. He initially claimed sole survival, then said Phil Pomeroy and his wife reached shore and returned to search for his wife. The wreck near Savannah involved four other victims.
Helena reports the consecration of Right Rev. George J. Finnegan as bishop of Helena Catholic Diocese may occur at Notre Dame on August 1 with installation in Helena on August 18. Archbishop McNicholas of Cincinnati to perform consecration, assisted by other bishops. Edward D. Howard will officiate at the installation, with thousands expected to attend. Finnegan, recently elevated by Pope Pius, is presently vice president of Notre Dame University.
A grateful nation welcomed Charles Lindbergh home, crowds cheered as he crossed from the national capital route. He received the Distinguished Flying Cross from the president and spoke briefly of affection for the people. The hero’s composure impressed spectators amid sleet and rain.
Commander Francesco de Pinedo, Italian long distance aviator, completed a four continent flight by returning to Europe from the Azores. In Lisbon he received an enthusiastic ovation at 4 30 p m as his plane flew over the city and landed at 4 50 p m He was greeted ashore by officials including President Carmona and Italian minister as dignitaries toasted his achievement.
In a June ceremony before a massive crowd at the Washington Monument President Coolidge pinned the Flying Cross on Col Charles A Lindbergh after praising his aviation feats. The president noted the award added to the Legion of Honor medal and other honors Lindbergh already holds. Lindbergh sat with his mother and received the cheers of the crowd as he spoke.
London dispatch says Irish elections show a shift with late results indicating no clear majority for the governing party in the new Dail. Coalition government appears unlikely as Eamon de Valera directs a strong effort against the incumbents, with Clare county as a focal seat and uncertain parliamentary balance.
Deer Lodge June 11 Through Powell county sheep shearing should reach full pace by mid week and run uninterrupted to about July 1. With about 100000 sheep, the county’s clip is expected to yield near one million pounds for eastern markets. Rain improved wool quality by washing dockage away, boosting potential net returns for flockmasters despite a cooler winter.
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