Hoover pledges federal aid for drought areas
President Hoover said the federal government will do all it can to aid the drought affected regions. He noted White House discussions with Secretary Hyde and Farm Board Chairman Legge and that a concrete program would be announced soon.
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Washington
Aud
Hoover
Whitehouse
Hyde
Legge
Farm Board
Actieg
Schilling
White House
Hoever
Department of Agriculture
Potomac
Ohio
Mississippi
Drowth
Drouth
Kansas Republicans Back Senator Allen In Primary Victory
In statewide voting Allen led with 74,64 percent over Snyder 26,609 and others as 1,468 of 2,446 precincts reported. Haucke led Reed for the GOP governor nomination while Woodring edged Bowman for the Democratic governor nomination. Capper won renomination without opposition. Davis had no contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
Henry J. Allen
Hoover
Washington
Kansas
Senate
Clyde M. Reed
Allen
Charles' Curtis
Frank
Reel
Ralph Snyder
Kansas Farm Bureau
Snyder
W. H. Sproul
James F. Getty
Haucke
Reed
Harry Woodring
Noah J. Bowman
Woodring
Bowman
George McGill
Wichita
Charles Stephens
Colombes
Arthur Capper
Jonathan M. Davis
Aeeracyat
Gardiner Bridge Nears Completion Over Yellowstone Route
Livingston Enterprise reports the Gardiner bridge over the Yellowstone River is completed though approaches remain unfinished. Graveling on the Livingston Gardiner road continues and may finish in about two weeks, with all-weather access from Livingston to Gardiner. Oiling work starts between Livingston and Pine Creek, and the Livingston Bozeman highway section near the city is finished. The McLaughlin Construction Company handles the road work.
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Livingston
Yellowstone River
Gardiner
Livingston Gardiner Road
Yellowstone National Park
Gateway City
Park Road
Pine Creek
McLaughlin Construction Company
Livingston-Bozeman Highway
Ecity
Al Livingston Heads Montana Legionnaires
Al Livingston of Butte was elected commander of the Montana department of the American Legion. Miles Guy named 1931 convention site. Other officers include A. F. Lamey Havre, vice commander. G. P. Crowley Glendive, finance. C. J. Doherty Winnett, historian. Rev. Amon Johnson Bozeman, chaplain. John Connore Townsend, sergeant at arms. Delegates to Boston national convention include Dr. J. L. Felkerson Poplar and W. J. Webb Anaconda.
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Bozeman
Mont
al Livingston
Butte
Montana
Heat wave hits eastern states worsening drought and crop outlook
Washington reports a new eastern heat wave raising drought fears as rain remains scarce. National Grange leader Taber warns of continued dryness threatening credit facilities, while farm board officials estimate 4 to 50 percent drops in corn and hay crops and urge aid for cattle ranchers and dairymen. Local farm groups appeal for investigations into Kentucky conditions amid sustained heat.
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Washington
Mississippi
Leais J. Taber
National Grange
Middle West
Moever
Legge
Federal Farm Board
Wees
Chicago
Farm Board
Kentucky
Cat Farm Bureau
Jefferson County Farm Bureau
Seoulsville Board of Trade
Weather Bureau
Col T H Lantry Dies Sudden in Seattle Hotel
Col T H Lantry longtime Northern Pacific general manager west of Paradise Montana died suddenly Saturday morning in the Frye hotel Seattle where he made his home. He collapsed after breakfast as he prepared to go to his office. Survived by a sister in Minneapolis and another in Algona Iowa and a brother Cleve Lantry of Spokane. He had earlier served in the army in World War I and held major railroad posts in the Pacific Northwest with headquarters in St Paul and Seattle. The death came without warning and follows a career as a noted railroad executive and dispatcher.
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Livingston
Ward
Seattle
Col. T. H. Lantry
Northern Pacific Railway Lines
Paradise
Mont
Pacific Northwest
Central District
Montana Spent Over Six Million For Roads Last Year
Helena Aug 4 During the 12 months ending June 30 Montana spent 96 377 829 10 pushing its state road system toward completion. Gasoline tax receipts furnished most of the money with federal aid of 2 628 000 99 and county matching funds of 2 424 513 14. Construction costs were 78 77 per cent of outlay, maintenance 12 20 per cent, overhead about 5 per cent. The report notes a summary of road mileage is not yet completed.
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Helena
Montana
State Highway Commission
United States Oi
Missouri River
Highway Commission
Havre
Great Falls
Butte Stations Cut Prices to 22 Cents a Gallon
Gasoline sales at 22 cents a gallon were reported at three Butte stations led by Community Mutual which cut from 23 to 22 cents yesterday. Continental Oil and Russell OW matched 22 cents while Texas and Associated Gas kept 23 cents. Midwest agents quote 2 cents amid district orders and Shell held at 28 cents.
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Butte Post
Butte
Community Mutual Company
Continental Oil Company
Russell OW Company
Texas Company
Associated Gas Company
Shell Company
Drought Endangers Millions of U S Fish Nationwide
Millions of fish in rivers, lakes, ponds, and backwaters face perish in drought conditions across the United States. The American Game Protective Association and officials urge rescuing fish to transfer them to permanent waters, with warnings of widespread losses if not halted. Citizens are urged to report local conditions to game wardens or sheriff deputies.
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New York
United States
American Game Protective Association
Mer Avery
Corn Bell Suffering From Intense Heat
Chicago reports drought driven feed demand as pasture and corn crops shrink. Prices surge with wheat up 7 cents in three days and corn 21 to 23 cents above last month. Estimates show massive wheat feeding to stock. Colorado fields remain unharvested.
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Farmers National Grain Corporation
Kansas State Agricultural College
Indiana
Colorado
Great Property Loss In Los Angeles Fire
A large Los Angeles warehouse fire on Monday destroyed the upper floors of the Los Angeles Warehouse Company building in the industrial area. Ten firemen were overcome by smoke. losses exceed 81 000 with sugar olive oil and canned goods damaged. R. C. Latman and Bill Adams were seriously injured and hospitalized. The government liquor stock and top floor fireworks increased danger. Origin undetermined.
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Los Angeles
CNH
Commander Bodenhamer Honored At Bozeman
In Bozeman Montana August 5 a address by national commander O L Bodenhamer highlighted American Legion events. A parade followed with luncheon guests including Governor Erickson Montana department commander Harold F De Pue and other officials. Missoula and Billings vie for the state junior league baseball title. the winner advances to a Denver sectional tournament.
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Bozeman
Mont
O. L. Bodenhamer
American Legion
Bodenhamer
State College
Erickson
Harold F. de Pue
Montana
Missoula
Billings
Denver
L. Bodenhamer
The
Heere
Department of Montana
Legion
Catholic Priests Of State Are Assigned In Helena Diocese
The Helena diocese announced appointments and moves by Bishop George J. Flanigan. Priests shift from Butte Hamilton Harrowton East Helena Ronan and other towns to new postings including St. Anthony's Missoula and St. Charles College Helena. Several become assistants at parishes and a Batte faculty member.
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A. J. Nortington
St. Anthony's Parish
Missoula
E. J. Shea
Miassoula
Anaconda
John Murtaugh
P. Z. Growley
Batte
Daniel Sullivan
St. Charles College
Helena
Lad Killed By Train At Laurel Crossing
Wayne Palmer 15 and Charles Newson 16 of Worthington Ind were hitchhiking home from Wenatchee Wash when a switch engine began moving the train cars as Palmer crawled under them in Laurel yards about 7 30 Wednesday morning. The pair had arrived in Laurel earlier from Livingston Montana and sought a wash-up place before crossing the yards toward Laurel road.
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Billings
Wayne Palmer
Worthington
Ind
Laurel Yards
Charles Newson
Palmer
Wenatchee
Wash
Laurel
Livingston
Brack
Laurel Road
Colorado Republicans Name Primary Candidates in State Assembly
In Denver Colorado Republicans selected contenders for September primaries. Robert F. Rockwell was the gubernatorial choice. William V Hodges led for U S senator with 599 votes. George H Shaw was the other senator candidate with 41 percent. J Frank Binder and Charles Armstrong named for secretary of state. Katherine L Craig and Beth Vetrees for superintendent of public instruction. David Elliot and Frank Kelley for lieutenant governor. Incumbents McGinnis Jackson and Winhouwin chosen for treasurer auditor and attorney general. Senator Phipps spoke praising Hoover. Three congressmen Timberlake Hardy Eaton were renominated.
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Denver
Colo
Colorado
George H. Shaw
J. Frank Binder
Boulder
Charles Armstrong
Katherine L. Craig
Beth Vetrees
Englewood
Superintendent of Public Instruction
David Elliot
Colorado Springs
Frank Kelley
Salida
William C. McGinnis
John M. Jackson
Robert F. Winhouwin
Lawrence C. Phipps
Hoover
Channes B. Timberlake
Guy A. Hardy
William E. Eaton
Assembly
Commissioners Urged to Cut County Budgets in Montana
Montana state board of equalization urged county commissioners to pare expenditures to bare necessities as preliminary budgets show increases over last year. The 1939 county school levy reached a record 12 million, with total property tax for county upkeep at 10.1 million, up from 1938. The board warned of broad economic strain across industries and urged officials to align public spending with private sector realities. Boards meet to finalize budgets and set levies next month.
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Helena
Mont
State Board of Equalization
Montana
Board of Equalization
Isi
Boards of County Commissioners
State Board
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Senator Allen
State Legionnaires
T. H. Lantry
U. S
Illinois
Congress
Rogers Hospital
Louisville
Veterans’ Bureau
Pension Bureau
Soldiers’ Home Agency
Veterans” Administration
Radenhamer
Lad
Laurel Crossing
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