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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1933
Page
1
Obscure obituary notes the death of Thomas J. Walsh, once a prominent statesman, described with reverent phrases. The text references his return to a hilltop home, his enduring influence, and a ceremonial reverence by contemporaries and officials at a West End cemetery.
Fragmented OCR text recalls a public figure in a final viewing, referencing a crowd estimate and a state context. It mentions Walsh address and a Montana setting, with scattered numbers and names obscured by garbled characters, and notes continued coverage on another page.
Hollywood producers announce that 97 percent of film stars have accepted a drastic pay reduction of half their salaries for an eight week period. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayor chief Louis B Mayer says the industry is halfway toward an emergency action and that workers must be kept on the air.
Chinese forces retreating from Jehol as Japanese troops threaten to push to the Great Wall. Defenders reportedly still active near Paiping as fighting continues in Manchuria with Japanese control expanding over Jehol capital and towns.
Metal stock activity on the Standard Mining exchange in March reflected a downturn in copper with many leading names slipping. Silver shares remained steady with no notable gains, while most other base metals failed to advance amid cautious trading.
Washington reports William Groom, president of the Federation of Valor, stating unemployment reached 2,700,008 in January and likely rose further. The January increase over the previous year was placed at 2,400,000, with the total reflecting ongoing labor market strain.
On Long Island a group digging for stolen jewels uncovered a gold mesh handbag containing rings and chains. Neighbors saw children playing with the items and officials confirmed the jewelry likely belongs to the Artin Barry and Reston Rothstein theft case as state troopers guarded the site.
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Washington report says the house adjourned the indictment trial of Tadge Finrold Londerhack of California after an examination by Senator Norris Th. Nah showed the house could not press the case at that time due to frozen motion or procedural hold.
President Roosevelt to ask Congress for blanket authority to cut about 500 million dollars from the federal budget affecting veterans compensation and salaries. He is expected to propose a 500 million bond to fund reforestation flood control power development and internal improvements employing about 400 000 men.
Senator Wheeler lauds the passage of President Toor's banking legislation by Congress yesterday. He expresses faith in Roosevelt to lift the nation from the depression, notes Democrats lack decisive results, and says his Montana visit will be brief as he heads to Washington for the rest of the session. Cope with death of Senator Walsh and ongoing efforts ahead.
Cannes France Mrs Theresa ONyder Snyder daughter of the late James E ONeill tied nuptials with James R Taunay of Amsterdam in Cannes. Taunay aged 34 is 20 years younger than the bride and was known on the Riviera as a tennis player.
President Roosevelt ordered the national banking holiday extended indefinitely after signing a sweeping emergency banking bill. In a rapid sequence, Congress enacted measures to expand currency, reopen solvent banks, and reorganize others. Roosevelt urged reopening sound banks as the crisis news dominated Washington.
Washington March 4. The proclamation issued tonight by President Roosevelt extends the national bank holiday declared March 1 1933. It continues force of all measures and regulations set by the March 6 1933 proclamation until further notice, aimed at preventing hoarding and export of gold or silver and stabilizing currency amid ongoing emergency policies.
Washington March AR Huey Long disrupted a banking committee meeting by entering uninvited and confronting members over Roosevelt era emergency bank measures. He challenged that Senator Gloan lacks understanding of the bill while journalists observed the scene.
Washington March 9 Several bills for beer appeared in the House today as a flood of measures were introduced. Representative Cate proposed a 3.2 percent alcohol by weight beer taxed at 8 per barrel. O Connor offered bills including 3.2 percent revival and changes to enforcement provisions.
Washington March 9President Roosevelt presses Congress to reopen banks and pass emergency measures. He calls for federal oversight of banks to protect depositors and broader currency support. He urges rapid action, predicting a new bank public relationship and plans two additional urgent measures for early Congress consideration.
Washington reports unveil rapid sequence on the emergency banking measure. Roosevelt and leaders finish conferences and push the bill through both chambers. The House passes the bill at 4 05 p m and the Senate 7 23 p m with 73 to 7, followed by Roosevelt signing it into law at 8 86 p m and extending the banking holiday.
President Roosevelt swiftly signs the emergency banking bill as Congress enacts it promptly. The law follows a special message read on Capitol Hill with the president preparing new economic and public works requests for Capitol Hill, while party representatives gather for no further conferences.
Secretary Woodin outlined treasury policy to reopen sound banks as soon as possible and urged banks to apply for reopening. He noted data gathering on bank conditions is ongoing and full arrangements will take time, delaying any reopenings until after Saturday March 11. Regulations under emergency banking legislation will be published immediately.
Vienna March 9. Dictator Chancellor Dolifuss assumed emergency powers and moved army units into the city to confront the opposition centered in the Austrian Socialists. Parliament was shelved. troops secured the diet hall while bans on socialist meetings were imposed and party newspapers were confiscated.
San Francisco reports a downtown hostelry offering a barter plan: farmers can exchange self grown foodstuffs for lodging. A bale of spinach could buy a room for the night, with a caveat about theater tickets and other tokens to seal the deal.
Los Angeles reports a dancer Mina Vantroso Maranine slipped during a rehearsal on a beach stage. A spectator intervened, pulling her from the art to an emergency hospital where she received treatment for Aubmeretog injuries.
Giuseppe Zangara pleaded guilty to charges of murdering Chicago Mayor Anton J. Cermak and plotting to assassinate President Roosevelt as part of his Florida court case. Circuit Judge Aly O. Thompson said sentence would be pronounced the next day. Under Florida law, he faces either the electric chair or life imprisonment. The suspect, seemingly pleased by the publicity, acknowledged the fatal shooting of Cermak and injuries to four others.
Watertown New York postal clerk discovers a package containing a shell and alarm clock aimed at President Roosevelt. The item, similar to a prior threat, was intercepted at the Watertown post office as two other parcel smugglers were traced from Washington. Postmaster Hager confirmed the discovery amid investigation by postal inspectors.
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