War era farm relief bill faces mixed House vote
Debate over a president’s farm relief bill splits Democrats and Republicans as lawmakers argue for and against it amid wartime needs. Senate passages and cost savings are discussed, with deficits and veteran payments highlighted alongside reorganizing government for efficiency.
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National Topics Interpreted by William Bruckart
In this piece William Bruckart discusses the Roosevelt emergency banking act and its push toward a unified banking system. He traces the history from the federal reserve and McFadden acts to modern reforms, noting the clash between state and national banks and the political courage shown by President Roosevelt.
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Montana News Briefs Highlight Land Openings and Infrastructural Work
Four carloads of sheep shipped near Park City mark ongoing livestock activity. Since January 1, over 85 people seek homesteads at Great Falls land office. Forest Service in Montana Idaho unit may spend about 2 million dollars this year. Montana recorded four auto fatalities in February, total six for year to date. Lewistown water rates cut two thirds for irrigation and ten percent for other uses. State prison population drops about 10 percent in two years. Federal land-use limits hamper airplane access to timbered lands. hunters and fishermen travel on foot. Plentywood streets to be gravelled with relief funds. labor and teams employed. New standard grades proposed for Montana produce including strawberries and beans. Malting barley market eyed as breweries prepare under new laws. Montana barley largely stock-feed. Bozeman-Livingston rail line marks 50th anniversary of regular service via Rocky Mountain pass first used by Lewis and Clark. Bozeman tunnel completed January 20 1884, enabling trains to run through since.
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Deer Lodge
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Special Relief Fund
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Bozeman
Rocky Mountains
Lewis and Clark
Unemployment relief plan moves through Congress steps
Congress debates a three step unemployment relief program led by the President. The first enrolls about 250 000 workers into civilian conservation camps with wages not exceeding 1 per day and housing. The second authorizes further state grants, the third envisions a broad public works program including Muscle Shoals, reforestation and a $250 million building program. The total cost is around two billion dollars with half funded by a bond issue.
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Mitchell’s arrest over large tax evasion charges in New York
Former National City Bank of New York chairman Charles E Mitchell was arrested at his home on charges of willfully evading a 1929 income tax of 657 152. Released on bond, the warrant cites an affidavit by Thomas E Dewey alleging Mitchell avoided taxes on 2 823 405 85. The 1919 return shows alleged losses of 48 Homer S Cummings TN. In Berlin the State Department asks for a full report on mistreatment of Jews following American Jewish Congress complaints led by Rabbi Stephen Wise. The embassy is to prepare a complete situation report with consuls. Also notes progression toward a 3.2 percent by weight alcoholic beverage sale in 14 states on April 7 and beer regulation shifts under the new law with dry advocates planning a Supreme Court test.
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Montana Exports in Nine Months of 1932 Decline From 1931
Helena petroleum products and phosphate rock led Montana exports for the first nine months of 1932 while total state exports reached 1,270,943 dollars, down from 2,160,143 dollars in the same period of 1931. Crude petroleum shipped abroad totaled 679,053 barrels valued at 742,426 dollars. refined products 262,859 dollars. phosphate rock 95,433 dollars. other goods include animals, vegetables, textiles, wood, metals, and machinery.
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