Helena Editor Guy La Follette, 57, Dies After Decades
Guy E. La Follette, 57, longtime city editor and managing editor of The Independent in Helena, Montana, died at St. Peter's Hospital after health declined for years. Born in Sutton Nebraska, he lived in Wisconsin and South Dakota before settling in Helena in 1913. He left Sioux City papers earlier and worked at The Independent most of his career, with a brief stint as secretary of agriculture in 1930. He was survived by his sister Maude Waterbury and nieces Katherine and Jean Waterbury, and a nephew Edward Waterbury. His parents and siblings preceded him.
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Hoover Signs Budget Bill Amid Senate Battle Over Tax
President Hoover signed the budget measure as fights continued in Congress. Senator Howell challenged conferees over the electrical energy tax, Curtis sustaining the ruling 41 to 33. Senator Walsh argued the tax is unconstitutional in its present form and warned of city and producer implications. Passage of the revenue bill remains a hurdle along with economy and relief acts before adjournment. The House moved the retirement act reform and other measures toward final action as debates stretch on.
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Medal Bestowed On Richmond P Hobson
Washington June 2 The house today voted a medal of honor to Richmond Pearson Hobson for his actions during the Spanish American War. Hobson, a naval hero, is celebrated for his daring rescue mission and service to the United States.
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Roosevelt Lead Grows as Colorado Utah Vote Adds Delegates
Colorado and Utah reported 20 convention votes for Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt, marking a pause in the Democratic nomination race after New Hampshire. With 418 of 1,150 delegates needed, Roosevelt remains the front runner as 122 Democratic and 42 Republican delegates still await selection.
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Chicago Board Trade Called on Carpet
The Chicago Board of Trade faces an inquiry over alleged violations of the grain futures act for denying farmers cooperative trading and for the Updike Grain company's status. The grain futures commission will hear why the board’s contract market designation should not be revoked, with possible Supreme Court escalation.
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World War Ace Taken For Beer Runner
W. T. Ponder of Fort Worth, a World War ace with 17 downed German planes, was captured by a U S customs pursuit plane after a 200 mile chase from the Mexican border. He landed at San Angelo and was seized as the pursuit craft blocked his return.
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Irishmen Vote to Abolish Oath to English Crown
Dublin reports the Dail Eireann passed to abolish the oath to the English crown by 77 to 69 with Laborites backing the republicans. De Valera declared the oath removal aligns with the people’s will and the treaty, but the Senate must still rule within 18 months to block or allow effect.
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War ace Ponder detained after landing with beer aboard
A war-time ace, holder of the Distinguished Service Cross, was arrested after his plane landed with 1,000 bottles of Mexican beer on board. He denied knowledge of the contraband and claimed to have landed for fuel, while officials said his descent looked like an attempt to shake pursuit and escape. He stated no guilty plea and noted four to five hours of fuel remaining.
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Austrian Communists Stage Memorial Demonstration
In Vienna today Austrian Communists tried to block the unveiling of a Washington memorial tablet by stoning cars before the American legation. Police quickly arrested 20, four with faces blackened in solidarity with Scottsboro defendants. A stone wrapped in black cloth bore the slogan Out With Seven Negroes. No one was hurt.
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Feed Shipments Report Reduced Rail Rates Across Montana
Montana counties shipped 2 770 carloads of feed and 169 carloads of seed under reduced rail rates. Hay led totals with 1 318 carloads. corn 540. oats 266. barley 100. rye 18. Seed totals include oats 77 and wheat 53 carloads. County totals ranged from one to 486 carloads.
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