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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1933
Page
1
Southern California tremors caused widespread alarm after a night of major quakes left scores dead and thousands injured. Long Beach reported 68 fatalities and millions in property damage across the region as rescue and relief efforts continued.
Anton Joseph Cermak Chicago's first foreign born mayor rose from coal pits to leadership and died from an assassin's bullet. He was buried at Bohemian National Cemetery after a 23 day injury from a Miami assassination attempt on Roosevelt. Police estimated 50 000 in the funeral procession and cities crowds along a 12 mile route.
The Montana fish and game commission plans to rescind all open and closed season orders and issue a revised statewide stream status order. The April 12 meeting will set openings and closings only at that meeting and in September each year. Sportsmen's clubs are asked to aid in preparing the new order as fishermen remain confused about where and when they may fish.
E. G. Ferguson, field inspector for the Farmers' Seed Loan office in Minneapolis, explained the 1933 seed loan provisions to about 40 people at the courthouse on Monday, March 13. Loans are in $5 multiples from $25 to $300 for seed, feed, gas and oil, and farm costs with a 30 percent wheat reduction. If delinquent two payments, 1933 loans capped at $100 and crops mortgaged to cover balances. Loans due October 31, 1933 at 514 percent interest deducted from the loan. waivers needed for renter or mortgaged crops. Call W. A. Conwell’s office to obtain blanks before applying.
Helena March 11 Montana lawmakers move toward federal repeal of prohibition with three measures. A state convention may be called to ratify repeal and delegates elected by counties. New beer and liquor regulations set Alberta style controls with licenses and defined sale venues.
Governor John E. Erickson resigns to succeed the late Thomas Walsh in the United States Senate. Lieutenant Governor Frank H. Cooney is sworn in as governor, signing the Senate appointment at 5 43 p.m. The action draws a crowd at the state capitol as the new leader takes office. Erickson, a Kalispell resident, had begun a ninth year as governor after a historic third term.
Helena March 15 cheerful news from federal and state bank officials reports progress in reopening banks across Montana. Fifty-eight of 68 federal reserve banks resumed business along with 67 of 79 nonmember state banks. Five state banks face restrictions as deposits exceed withdrawals and customers show improved confidence.
The Senate approved an economy bill giving President Roosevelt power to cut $500 million from veterans' costs and federal salaries. It allows up to 15 percent reductions in federal pay, including congressmen, to save another $100 million. The vote was 62 to 13.
United States Senator John K. Erickson leaves for Washington to take up duties in the extra session, succeeding the late Thomas J. Walsh. He celebrated his 70th birthday and resigned as governor yesterday. Governor Frank H. Cooney appointed him a few minutes after the resignation. The Ericksons will not immediately move to Washington. Cooney plans to accompany his family to Helena soon after Missoula trip.
Governor Erickson signed HB 237 in Helena on March 10, directing half of the collected motor license fees in Butte to the city’s street upkeep. The bill cuts fees across categories including motorcycles from 22.50 to 15, most vehicles to 10, electrics to 10, and trucks to 5 for one ton and 10 for between one and one half tons. Trailers pay 2 for 1 000 to 2 000 pounds and 5 for over one ton.
In Raiford Florida Giuseppe Zangara awaits execution for murdering Chicago Mayor Anton J. Cermak. He is heavily guarded after Governor Dave Shultz signed the death warrant to be carried out in the week of March 20, with March 21 likely the date.
Senator Robert B. Howell, 69, a Republican from Omaha, Nebraska, died at Walter Reed hospital after a two week illness. A former naval officer and state senator, he served a second Senate term and suffered a heart attack linked to pneumonia and complications. Senator Norris announced the death to the senate as resolutions of sorrow were adopted and the chamber adjourned.
Washington March 10 The text of President Roosevelt's economy message outlines drastic steps to curb a growing federal deficit. The administration cites deficits of 462 million in 1931, 2.472 billion in 1932, and projections over 1 billion for 1933 and 1934, urging immediate action to stabilize the government and banking system. It warns liberal fiscal policy dangers and calls for bold retrenchment and new pension legislation to address the crisis.
Bozeman Montana March 14 Judge Ben B Law 55 longtime district judge dies after a two month illness Pneumonia led to hospitalization oxygen helped him recover briefly before he died kidney complications and heart weakness were contributing factors He had served as district judge for twenty years since 1912 and leaves wife Gladys Law two sons Ben Jr and Dana two daughters Mary and Dorothy mother D D Law and several relatives survive Funeral arrangements have not been made
Postmaster General Farley promised an intensive effort to wipe out the postal deficit and a possible restoration of the 2-cent stamp rate. He said a survey is under way to gather facts on the 2 and 3-cent letter rates and that decisions will be based on that data. He noted an antipathy in the public mind toward the 3-cent stamp.
Joseph M. Dixon assistant secretary of the interior says he will return to Missoula Montana as soon as his successor is appointed. He handed in his resignation March 6 and offered to continue services if needed while Secretary Harold Ickes picks a right hand.
Helena Mont March 14 Gov Cooney completed the legislative machine for beer and liquor by signing two measures HB 339 regulating beer and HB 153 governing all alcoholic beverages. HB 153 mirrors the Alberta plan and sets rules for manufacture sale and transportation.
In Washington on March 14 the Cullen 3.2 percent beer bill cleared the House 316 to 97 amid a rousing debate and heads to the Senate. The bill expects to raise 125 to 150 million dollars annually and preserves state control on regulation while taxing brewers and safeguarding dry states.
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