Union Leaders Move to End West Coast Ship Tieup
Maritime union leaders announced a vote to settle the costly 93 day shipping tieup and urged acceptance of tentative agreements. Of 40000 striking members some unions already backed settlement while cooks stewards and marine firemen planned separate ballots. A major strike policy meeting tracked losses over 650 million dollars as union leaders prepared for union by union results and a potential restart of work next week.
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Montana Senate approves expanded gubernatorial removal power
In a rare cross party vote Republicans and Democrats joined to pass HB 5 granting the governor authority to remove all employees on state boards and offices. The measure exempted the state board of education after a public hearing, with debate brief and minor amendments considered unnecessary.
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Wheeler Says WPA Increases Montana Relief Quota
Senator Burlou K Wheeler of Wanatana reports the Works Progress Administration will raise Montana's relief quota immediately to support about 0 more persons. He says relief ceilings were cut in small towns during redaction and redistribution for resettlement projects, affecting farmers and other workers.
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World flood tests levees in Mississippi towns. Roosevelts honored
Domestic Caire and smaller Mississippi river cities brace for floods testing levees while Ohio valley towns begin cleanup. Washington honors President Roosevelts birthday as various political moves unfold amid global tension. Berlin repudiates war guilt, pledges cooperation for world peace. Moscow calls for fresh prosecutions after pending convictions.
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Pope Pius XI Grants Blessing Amid Illness
Vatican City reports Pope Pius XI, his pain easing, will send apostolic blessing to all who sent sympathy during his illness. Vatican sources say he may not regain use of his legs but could live for months if the pain subsides.
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Rebel clash near Madrid sparks brief insurgent attack
Madrid fronts quiet after heavy rain and winds as insurgents launch a first attack against government positions in West Park and University City. Government forces repel the assault as alarms and air activity continue. An American medical unit arrives in Barcelona to aid the defense. Four Italian insurgent crews are captured after four planes go down.
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Representative O Connor lists many for postmaster jobs
Washington Jas 34 Rep James F O Connor of Livingston Mont recommended to the post office department 12 parsons to postmasterships from civil service eligibility lists. The recommendations include Edna Boschert Ballantine Adeline Trucano Boye Ruth E B Smith Dryhead Jeanne Cleveland Etgin Joan Prange Family Maisie Koepke Lustre Nora Witt McCone Piver Noretti Merfay Elizabeth Samerson Mizpah James Ax ford Sahara and Nicholas Fox St Pauls.
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Germany Rejects Versailles Pact in Speech to Reichstag
Berlin January 30 Adolf Hitler proclaimed Germany's sovereignty and pledged cooperation in peace and economic growth on the fourth anniversary of his rise to power. He renounced the Versailles treaty and the World War pact, offered neutrality to Belgium and the Netherlands, and urged continued four year plan self sufficiency while seeking return of war lost colonies.
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Bombs and shotguns found in Kansas state penitentiary
Lansing Kan Jan 30 the discovery of 24 hand made bombs and crude shotguns in two cells at the Kansas state penitentiary was reported tonight by Warden Lacey Simpson who ordered eight convicts placed in solitary confinement. Simpson said he had received a tip that the explosives and weapons were hidden in the cells and ordered a search after the dinner hour tonight.
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Crest of Great Flood To Be All Time Record
Governor Murphy and G M, chief Ih late peage play Detroit Jan 30 Gov Frank Murphy resumed task of peace talks to end a month old strike paralyzing General Motors Corp He conferred with William Knudsen executive vice president The deadlock between opposing sides remained tight after a secret conference in Washington Perkins and Allied P loan reportedly discussed The flood crest in Ohio Valley looms as the Olio and Mississippi rivers threaten cities from Cairo to Louisville The flood has produced about 400 dead and 400 million dollars in damage and prompted evacuations and rehab efforts
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President Roosevelt Hails Birthday Balls for Polio Fight
President Roosevelt, speaking unseen at over 5,000 birthday parties, called the celebrations the finest present and praised the nationwide effort to fight infantile paralysis. In an eight minute radio address, he thanked organizers for their efforts, noted the response from the Ohio and Mississippi valleys, and vowed to meet flood emergencies.
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Roosevelt Test Day Speech Reported in Helena
President Roosevelt delivered a stress test message on his birthday, described in the Helena Independent. The report notes the address occurred in the capital and is summarized from Page 3 coverage with emphasis on the national leader and the political moment.
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Just a Minute with Irvin Cobb
Santa Monica Cal Jan 06 Irvin Cobb recalls Robert Louis Stevenson and a tale of birthday generosity. The piece contrasts Stevenson gifting a birthday to a girl on Christmas with Roosevelt aiding crippled children, praising the enduring warmth of such acts.
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Radical changes proposed in motor vehicle law by house of representatives
In a near solo assault Rep James N Dougherty of Deer Lodge county opposed a measure to issue license plates via county treasurers, removing registrar and city roles. The bill advances to third reading with limited dissent as debates center on auto insurance, dealer financing, and potential rate hikes.
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Mississippi flood fear grows as levees brace for surge
In Memphis and along the Mississippi, workers plus 000 men pile dirt and sandbags to stave off breaks while a slight earthquake is felt. Officials warn the flood will last a long time as the river hits 451 feet and evacuations rise. Army ambulances and surgeons rush to assist refugees and camp sanitation amid rising waters near Tiptonville and New Madrid.
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Dollar 19 Set Aside for Rescue of Kitty
Chicago dispatch reports a nine year old girl Molly Garvas earmarked her one dollar Red Cross flood relief gift for a cat rescue. She wrote I am sending the collar to sate the kitty after reading of four cats marooned in flood waters. The Aurora girl’s note reflects earnest local philanthropy amid disaster coverage.
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Evacuation Under Force Ordered in Paducah Flood
Paducah Kentucky January 30 five hundred additional troops ferrying by patrol boats to aid the evacuation of thousands marooned in homes and offices along the flooded Ohio river Coast guardsmen marines soldiers militia and police move to carry out the order within 48 hours Health conditions in Paducah described as bad by State Health Commissioner A T McCormack County Judge Brady M Stewart authorized use of force if needed Eight thousand believed still in the city yesterday most were moved today with little resistance refugees transported to safety
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Cairo Seawall Faces Test As Ohio River Rises
The Ohio River swelled to its highest level in history, pressuring Cairo’s seawall. Dike workers rush to reinforce the 60 foot top and bulkheads as residents flee. The river lapped over the earthen barrier at its lowest point while women and children evacuated.
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Flood Facts and Relief Plans Across Hard-Hit Areas
Estimated dead range 333 to 400 with property damage cited around 900 million. Red Cross figures show 72 010 homeless. Cincinnati and Louisville report near-normal operations while Paducah remains evacuated and Memphis hosts a refugee center. Flood waters retreat toward Louisville with relief surveys and a 790 million dollar relief appropriation within a 900 million deficit bill.
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Cincinnati to resume business as flood recedes
Cincinnati began cleanup after floodwaters receded about five feet from peak, with the city under Disaster Dictator C A Dykstra order. Many businesses and homes remained closed through Monday while pumping and street repairs started. Water system to return to normal by Wednesday as crews salvage foundations and remove debris.
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