President Roosevelts veto of Patman bonus bill upheld
In Washington on May 22 the House 322 to 98 overrode the president’s veto of the Patman bonus bill, sending the $2.2 billion proposal toward likely Senate defeat. Roosevelt warned of disastrous prices and ruined savings, arguing the plan favors able bodied veterans over disabled ones and risks national wealth. He urged tax funding and cautioned against unlimited obligations.
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Washington
House
Roosevelt
Senate
Congress
White House
Senate-House Assembly
Veter
Ans
Mrs Busha Attends Legion Parade Despite Rain
At 177 years old Ida Busha braved rain to witness the annual American Legion parade on McLeod street. She supportedwar efforts and had three sons serve in World War I, all of whom survived the conflict.
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Ida
C. T.) Busha
Boulder Bridge
American Legion
Legion
McLeod Street
France
Richberg Seeks Exit From Costly NRA Post
Donald Richberg NRA chief and sometimes called assistant president said he aims to leave government service by July 1. He cited the costly nature of the job and plans a rest before returning to private law practice.
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Washington
Donald Richberg
NRA
Richberg
Hugh S. Johnson
Recovery Administration
Yellowstone Park Opens Gates and Roads Ahead of May 25
Park gates at Gardiner and West Yellowstone opened with a $3 car entrance fee. Travel is now allowed to Tower Falls Buffalo Ranch Old Faithful Canyon Lake Grand View and Inspiration Point road. Snow plows push east toward the east entrance and will open by May 25. Accommodations at Hamilton stores Old Faithful and Lake. May 26 opens housekeeping cabins cafeterias and fishing season.
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Park County
Gardiner
West Yellowstone
Yellowstone Park
Tower Falls
Buffalo Ranch
Old Faithful
Canyon and
Lake
Grand View
Canyon Inspiration Point
Artist Point-Canyon- Tower Falls
Old Faithful- Thumb
Wyoming
Moran
Ashton
Hamilton
Old Faithful and
Administration Holds Line on Wage Scale Amid Labor Protests
Washington May 21 Amid labor protests the administration kept a sharply cut works relief pay scale in place while outlining a three month review of the wage structure. Officials said the revision does not promise immediate wage shifts and that monthly rates could rise only if the cost of living climbs, insisting the check-up is part of original plans.
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Washington
Public Works Administration
Lewistown Man Dies After Fort Peck Injury
George S. Boston, 22, of Lewistown, died in Glasgow on May 19 from a blood clot linked to injuries suffered in an April 23 accident at Fort Peck. Doctors believed he was near recovery before the fatal clot formed. His body will be returned to Lewistown for burial.
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Glasgow
George S. Boston
Lewistown
Fort Peck
House Leaders Urge Wallace AAA Amendments for Action
House leaders moved Secretary Wallace's clarifying AAA amendments onto the must pass list aiming to push them to the Senate this week. The effort comes amid administration pressure and reports of easing patronage concerns at the AAA. Observers note the licensing powers for processors remain central, with limits for basic and nonbasic commodities and an export bounty plan using tariff funds.
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House
Sec. Wallace
Washington
Wallace
Senate
Roosevelt
Farm Adjustment Administration
AAA
Farm Coopera
New England
House Agriculture Committee
Montana State College Graduation Program Highlights
Prelude and instrumental invocations lead to a diploma ceremony at Montana State College with a Salutatorian and Valedictorian addressing guests. The program features musical selections from Jolly Rogers and Faust excerpts, then conferring of diplomas by Dr. D. Claiborn, followed by a benediction by Rev. A A Holbeck.
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A. A. Holbeck
Jackson B. Hinds
D. Claiborn
A. A Holbeck
Wool Sells for 2512 as Stebbins Predicts 25 Cent Average
C D Small wool clip of 200000 pounds sold to S Silberman of Chicago on sealed bids at about 25.14 cents per pound. Secretary Stebbins says many Montana clips may fetch around 25 cents this season. notes include a Dixon clip bought for 24 cents and mixed sales from 15 to 20 cents in some regions.
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Murray Stebbins
Helena
Murray E. Stebbins
Montana Wool Growers’ Association
Montana
Howard Nye
Dixon
Paul Draper
Stebbins
California
Arizona
Nevada
Texas
Helena Judge Acquits Carey After Week-Long Trial
Helena district court jurors found Thomas E. Carey not guilty of charges involving a minor boy after a trial that lasted more than a week. The verdict came at 12:20 a.m. after a packed courtroom witnessed sharp legal disputes and dramatic final arguments from both sides.
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Helena
Thomas E. Carey
Montana Railroad and Public Service Commission
Life sentences for Barker and Berg in Bremer kidnapping case
In St Paul on May 17 a federal court jury sentenced Arthur Barker and Oliver Berg to life terms for their roles in the Bremer kidnapping plot. The swift verdict followed a 21 hour deliberation that also saw Edward Vidler and Philip Delaney freed, while Barker and Berg join Alvin Karpis and Bers as life-term kidnapers.
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ST. Paul
Arthur
Doc) Barker
Oliver Berg
M. M. Joyce
Barker
Berg
Edward G. Bremer
Edward Vidler
Philip Delaney
Ill
Lindberghaw
Auto racing toll rises at Indianapolis speedway
At Indianapolis Motor Speedway H. W. Stubblefield and Leo Whittaker of Los Angeles died after their car vaulted the southwest wall during a qualifying lap for the 500 mile race. The crash followed another fatal crash earlier that day, bringing the speedway death toll to 30 since 1909.
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Idianapolis
H. W
Stubby) Stubblefield
Leo Whittaker
Los Angeles
Motor Speedway
Stubblefield
Whittaker
Johnny Hannon
Norristown
Hannon
Speedway
Jane Addams Dies World Peace Champion at 85
Chicago May 21 Jane Addams famed social worker founder of Hull House and Nobel laureate for peace died after an abdominal operation at Passavant hospital She would have turned 75 in September Her life blended humanitarian ideals with social reforms influencing peace and race relations and she shared the 1931 Nobel Peace Prize with Nicholas Murray Butler
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Chicago
Jane Addams
Passavant Hospital
Miss Addams
Hull House
James A. Britton
Britton
Charles A. Elliott
A. H. Curtis
Washington
Women’s International League For Peace and Freedom
Ickes
Hull-House
Menlo Park
Edison
Hull- House
Illinois
Cedarville
Halsted Street
Tribunal of Nations
Geneva
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
District Legion Convention Draws Big Crowd in Rain
Rain cut the American Legion district convention attendance and parade impact. The day featured a delayed parade on McLeod street, a strong march by Legionnaires and auxiliaries, and a banquet for 132 with extras at local cafes. Al Hawkins of Livingston was elected president and Claude Williams of this city vice president. Judy Belsaw and Leona Olerman were chosen as Auxiliary president and vice president. The event closed with a large dance and positive sentiment about the convention.
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American Legion
France
McLeod Street
National Colors
Legionnaires
Bozeman and
Livingston
al Hawkins
Claude Williams
District American Legion
Judy Belshaw
Bozeman
Leona Olerman
Auxiliary
Supreme Court Refuses to Act on Negro Case
In Washington a six to three vote refused to interfere with Angelo Herndon a Black communist and Atlanta resident convicted of distributing revolutionary literature under a Georgia 1866 statute. The ruling capped a brief session leaving NRA and farm moratorium law objections unresolved.
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Washington
Supreme Court
NRA
Angelo Herndon
Atlanta
Georgia
Texas wool clip brings season's peak price
A new seasonal high for short wool was set in San Angelo as J. W. Vaughan buyer for Edward R. Greenwood Boston paid 23 18 cents a pound for 150 000 to 200 000 pounds of eight month clip from the San Angelo Wool company. Predictions point to 25 cent wool as the new top.
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San Angelo
Texas
J. W. Vaughan
Edward R. Greenwood
Boston
San Angelo Wool Company
School year ends with final events and ceremonies
Sixty pupils performed the operetta Oh Doctor at the high school. Senior class day exercises are scheduled, followed by a bacalaureate sermon by Rev. C. E. Tate at the Lutheran church. Exams are next Tuesday and Wednesday. Commencement Tuesday with President Atkinson of Montana State College as speaker. Report cards go out Friday at 1 p.m. Eighth grade graduation is Wednesday May 29.
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Ellen Rein
C. E. Tate
Atkinson
Montana State College
James H Rowe Joins Frank Walker Staff
James H Rowe former Montana highway commissioner was appointed to the staff of Frank C Walker head of the division of applications and divisions of the new federal public works program in Washington May 17 Rowe will receive delegations from across the nation seeking portions of the works fund and assist with correspondence on applications for funds.
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Washington
James H. Rowe
Montana Highway Commission
Frank C. Walker
Federal Public Works Program
Rowe
Wheeler Law Partner Nominated for Judgeship
President Roosevelt nominated Norman Armour of New Jersey to be minister to Canada, succeeding Warren Delano Robins. Other nominees included James H. Baldwin for Montana federal judgeship and Frank T. Hines as veterans administrator. The article recalls Baldwin’s early life in Butte and his rise from boy selling papers to judge candidate.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Norman Armour
New Jersey
Haiti
Canada
Warren Delano Robins
Senate
James H. Baldwin
Montana
Frank T. Hines
Veterans
George M. Bourquin
St. Joseph
Butte
Baldwin
Park and Broadway
Butte Public High School
Butte Business College
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