Roosevelt foes stall sales tax plans amid budget clash
In Washington and Albany, Democratic leaders led by Mr Collier and Speaker Garner push to balance the budget by economizing on federal outlays while opposing a general sales tax. Roosevelt rejects the levy stance, and Miller Mills outlines treasury views as Congress plans an early January budget study. The report notes party friction over beer taxation and potential veto threats by Hoover.
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Roosevelt
Congress
Janes W. Collier
Garner
Albany
Washington
House
House Ways and Menns Committee
Mills
the Treasury
Mitts
Hoover
Senate
Jeaders
Senator Harrison Calls for Senate Economic Conference
Mississippi Democrat Senator Pat Harrison, ranking on the Senate Finance Committee, will introduce a resolution after the holidays to convene a conference with top economists financiers and statesmen. The study aims to find methods and policies to restore economic stability addressing currency stabilization inflation and silver.
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Enator
Pat Harrison
Miss
Sissippi
Senale Finance Committee
Senate
Harrison
Lawmaker Proposes Five Day Week and Rate Cuts
H. Laguardia of New York, a Republican insurgent, introduces a House resolution to place capital on a five day week by cutting the District of Columbia and territorial legal interest to 8 percent. It also seeks a 20 percent reduction in government security rates and a 2 percent cap on agency discounts. He argues current rates are too high relative to workers earnings and must fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Laguardia
New York
House
District of Columbian
Territories
Insull Freed by Greek Court of Appeals in Extradition Case
After a two hour ruling in Athens the Greek Court of Appeals found no evidence of grand larceny or embezzlement by Samuel Insull and allowed him to remain in Greece or depart. The court deemed the alleged funds a loan for corporate benefit and said Insull acted in good faith. The U.S. stated no further extradition efforts would be made. Athens residents cheered the verdict amid pride in Greek justice.
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Amuel Insulis
Miagnate
Wis
Greek Court of Appeals
Greece
Athens
Insull
Chicago
Legation
United States
South Africa declares gold export ban to defend standard
Pretoria imposes emergency measures to keep the gold standard amid flight of money. The Hertzog cabinet forbids gold exports and withdraws sovereigns from circulation to curb hoarding. Hertzog argues deviation would wreck the economy like a ship without an anchor, while inflation would hurt the country overall even as it aids the mines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union of South Africa
Pretoria
J. B. M. Hertzog
Wertzog
South Africa
Death of Brig Gen John J Carty Former AT&T Executive
Brig. Gen. John J Carty, retired vice president and chief engineer of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company, died in Baltimore at 71. He directed telephone and telegraph communications for the American army in France during the war and contributed to advancements in telephony and radio. Also noted is Norman E Mack of New York, long time Democratic national committee member.
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National Committee
Pth
Manchuria Forces to be Augmented as Diet Debates Budget
In a fragmented report the system treads toward readjustment with strengthened Manchuria forces while Japanese units are reduced. Military education and army organizations will be improved. supplies including munitions and uniforms must be replenished. Korekiyo Takahashi seeks power to control exchanges as the Seljukai party critics hesitate to force premier Suite out. The capital fight centers on export values left abroad to pay for raw materials, with unclear methods to curb exports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchuria
Japan
Bidget
Seljukai
Korekiyo Takahashi
Davis guides Roosevelt on disarmament and world economy
Orman J. L. Davis, Democratic Amer ican delegate, met with President-Elect Roosevelt for two days of private talks. He urged disarmament as a means to restore world confidence, reduce armaments, and aid a forthcoming world economic conference. Davis highlighted aims to persuade France and Italy to back the London naval treaty and to ban submarines and offensive weapons.
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Orman Jl. Davis
Mr. Roosevelt
Davis
France
Italy
Japan
Roosevelt
Clemenceau
Montreal publisher jailed for libel in Sun Life case
CaANapa’s sensational release ended in Montreal with the conviction of James J. Marpell publisher of the Journal of Commerce for defamatory libel against T. R. Macauley, head of Sun Life Assurance. He was sentenced to three months in jail, costs, and later released on bail after appealing. The trial judge condemned the false accusations as lacking any proof. In a separate report, a mining disaster in Moneaqua Illinois left 54 miners dead or missing after an explosion, with 33 widows and 75 orphaned children.
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Caanapa
Montreal
James J. Marpell
Journal of Commerce
T. RB. Macauley
Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada
British Empire
Harpell
Greenshields
Macauley
Flatpell
Opera Court
Moneaqua
Faul Redfern Sets Record Flight From Georgia to Brazil
Faul Redfern, American aviator, departed Fort Brunswick Georgia in August 1927 for a nonstop flight to Rio de Janeiro and Manaus. The record attempt aims to showcase endurance and speed in early transcontinental air travel.
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Faul Redfern
Fort Brunswick
Rio de Janeiro
Meneeaten
Montana Supreme Court Rules Delinquent Tax Interest Improper
The Montana Supreme Court invalidates interest on the penalty in a Glacier County tax sale case involving John Shubat. The court holds that only express law allows adding interest to the penalty. since none exists, the notice is void and Shubat may redeem by paying accumulated taxes plus 1 percent monthly interest and a 5 percent penalty. The decision may affect other counties and tax sales.
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Heléna
Montana Supreme
Glacier County
John Shubat
County and Co
Supreme Court
Shubat
Montana Plans and Winter News From Across State
Plans completed for the Montana Wool Growers convention in Great Falls January 18 to 20. Big game hunting killed 10 men this season with about 2,400 elk killed in Montana, 84 auto deaths this year, and 127 for all of 1931. Four killed, another fatally injured in Butte district Christmas week. Montana Power preferred stock dividends set at 1.50 per share on February 1. Wheat and sugar beets rank among top U S crops. Over 100 men employed on forest highway work west of Missoula through winter. Whitefish unemployment council to open a commissary using labor for produce via script. Montana National Guard shows 89 readiness percent for offensive service, near top nationwide. District court calendars crowded. 2,039 informations filed in two years, 1,386 convictions in 1931-32. Bainville full city block rebuilding after Christmas fire proceeds. SG Ey Kidder of Glendive chairs committee.
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Montana
Forest Service
State Game Department
Butte
Montana Power Company
United States
H. G. Knight
Federal Bureau of Chemistry and Soils
Helena
Missoula
Council of Unemployed of
Whitefish
Minneapolis
War Department
Montana National Guard
Porto Rico
North Dakota
New Mexico
Foot
Bainville
Trying Him Hazel Remember You Said You Would Die
Hazel asks Flurry to teach her skating after pledging to do anything for him. The exchange centers on trust and a fragile promise amid a tense emotional moment.
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Hazel
Dearest
Thought She Knew An elderly man and woman marry
An elderly couple wed at a country church with the groom deaf. The clergyman asks the vows, the groom asks the bride to repeat, and she shouts the question into his ear. The groom mishears and replies surprised that he already agreed, recalling a prior insistence.
Hats in the Style of Chat ham News Described
The note describes hats following a specific style used by Chat ham News and notes that all hats match that style as requested by Madam.
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Chatham News
Wives and success cited in Bulletin quip
A Sydney Bulletin quip notes that many attribute life success to their wives while suggesting in reverse that wives owe much to their husbands achievements. The exchange frames marriage and ambition with humor.
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Bulletin
Sydney
Neighborly Cake Exchange Sparks Humorous Banter
A playful London humor note describes a neighborly encounter where one woman offers a piece of home made cake and the other requests something in return. The exchange is lighthearted and grounded in ordinary courtesy.
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London
Mirror Confusion Alarm in a Curiosity Shop
In a brief exchange the old lady mistakes a mirror for a futuristic painting while a patient helper reveals the object is merely a mirrored surface, ending the misunderstanding with a polite correction.
Sizing Up the Gee Gee s Horse Show Critique
Dublin Opinion notes no frocks impressed at the Gee Gee s horse show with a sharp critique of style and spectacle.
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Dublin
Globe-Trotters Describe Scenic View Like Scotland
Quip about a beautiful view evokes travel memories to Scotland. A passing remark hints at a lecture attended by a traveler and a companion.
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Scotland
Judging by Appearances Landlady Discusses World Troubles
A Tit-Bits snippet shows a landlady and her boarder debating modern anxieties and readiness. The exchange contrasts cautious concern with a wry, humorous dismissal of danger as they share a meal.
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Boarder
Safe tree protection for rabbits and frost
growers advised against using paint, coal tar, gas tar, axle grease or concentrated oils as rabbit repellents due to possible serious injury to trees. Whitewash or dorm ant-strength lime sulfur with lead arsenate added at about two pounds per 50 gallons are recommended alternatives. Sprayers ease application and diluted washes pose little danger to trunks.
Best Pig Management Promotes Pasture Rearing
Hoard's Dairyman advocates placing farrowing pigs in clean pastures with available green feed. Benefits include reduced worm infestations, fewer anemia losses, and a stronger start before winter confinement. Winter rations are often deficient, making early good starts crucial.
Move for Better Stock campaign shows stock owners backing pure-bred sires
The Better Sires Better Stock drive aims to improve flocks and herds by using pure-bred sires. Reports from over 17,500 stock owners enrolling reveal demand for rapid improvement with pure-bred females. On these farms without scrub or grade sires, averages show six pure-bred females and two cross-bred females per pure-bred sire across cattle horses swine sheep and goats.
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Basie
Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Hints on Mulch and Potato Feeding
Apply mulch around perennial plants and not directly on tops. Hogs fare better with cooked potatoes while other livestock gain more nutrition from raw potatoes fed to them.
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Samules
Edward W. Pickard
Eports
Robinson
Bama
Norris
Borah
House of Representatives
Interior Department
Howard University
Agriculture Department
Collier Sheer
Judiciary Committee
Minami
Rep
F. H
Sam
N. H. Davis
Montana’ High Tribunal
Australia
America
Canada
India
News of Montana
The
Montana Wool Growers’ Association
Great Falls
Lewis & Walker
P. O
Wyoming
Butte, Mont
Richard McCarthy
East Granite
Butte, Montana
Beaverhead
Pearl I. Smith Title Building
Dillon
Commercial Printing
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