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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1933
Page
1
fragmented AP dispatch reports stalled talks as Washington signals no immediate agreement with key European partners. references to Bayern and other officials hint at ongoing pressure on Germany and the United States to bridge gaps before any accord. continuation noted for page 2.
Mrs Rittenhawse, born at Great Falls Montana, died at Walter Reed Hospital Monday night from the effects of poisoning. The widow of Lt Col Basil Wittenottne, she will be buried in Arlington National Cemetery alongside her late husband.
Fragmented OCR yields a garbled panorama of political terms and names. Mentions of Yale, Philadelphia, Congress, aviation, and government policy hint at a wide set of topics but specifics are unreadable. The piece reads as a distorted snapshot of mid-century policy and international tension.
James P. Warburg, once viewed as unofficial economic adviser to President Roosevelt, voiced reluctant opposition to certain monetary policy methods and adviser guidance. He aligned with Sprague in rallying public opinion against the policy while Irving Fisher praised it as substantially right. Senator Elmer Thomas also criticized excesses in currency and credit actions.
Chicago reports a 24 year old wife found nearly nude on an operating table after a single bullet ended her life. Seven members of the mother in law Dr Alice Wynekoun household are in custody as investigators pursue the missing husband Earle Winekoop. A plane flight from Kansas City to Chicago is noted with authorities detaining him upon arrival.
Strong northeast winds fanned brush and timber in the Los Angeles area as flames churned into new intensity. Fire fighters battled the blaze in the San Gabriel mountains and foothills threatening Lin Uroncenta Tajunea residential sections while crews doubled efforts to corral the growing fire.
Hollywood star Sylvia Bidney, long known as the daughter of a New York dentist, filed papers in New York against her father Victor Kogan. She accuses him of attempting to extort $18,900 by threatening to undo her adoption by Dr Sigmund Sidney and seeks legal action.
State relief and works head Te Spaulding said a fast census would measure how many unemployed women can be placed in sewing rooms and home production tasks such as clothing, bedding, and other supplies. A wire from Harry Hopkins urged immediate action and Thursday night figures.
A scrambled report notes federal control of liquor being placed before the administration. President Roosevelt and a cross-agency committee discuss preserving distribution and preventing surplus or high taxes. The effort aims for a federal monopoly on liquor to ensure reasonable prices and stable supply, with plans to submit a proposal to Congress and further talks slated for Friday.
News warns that Southern Pacific workers plan a general strike amid a dispute over crew terminations. Labor factions vote, with some officials unnamed, to strike starting Saturday noon. Management claims several questions are managerial and seeks arbitration.
Belfast reports a bitter political confrontation as campaigning continues for the North of Ireland general election. Unionists hold power while a republican meeting in Moremount sparked clashes with Orangemen, one side singing The Soldier's Song and the other responding with God Save the King, before the incident cooled.
The Montana Civil Works Administration outlines a broad plan to place 14,000 unemployed men in full-time jobs by December 16. The program covers a large highway effort and improvements to the state Fish and Game Department properties. The state relief and Civil Works director T C Spaulding announced the plan. The state civil works board will meet tomorrow afternoon to review and approve many feasible projects.
Geneva action delays the world armament conference until mid January after a steering committee vote. The move aims to keep diplomatic negotiations active to save the parley and maintain momentum toward Germany-linked issues. An unanimous statement by Arthur Henderson urged parallel and supplementary diplomatic efforts to advance the conference’s work. The United States will continue participation.
Senator Pittman of Nevada, reporting from New Delhi, says the President will restore silver to monetary prominence before Congress reconvenes on January 2. He asserts Roosevelt will aid silver, noting India’s approval of an anti dumping pact at the London Economic Conference as a factor. The Indian ratification is under consideration and Congress is expected to back the agreement.
A cryptic exchange portrays leaders debating economic plans and minority protection as a banker figure argues for decisive action. The letters hint at political maneuvering within a national chamber and related factions.
The veteran general reports feeling tired after a long journey from Paris to New York. He expresses weariness with the road voyage and cool reception of reporters during the trip.
President Roosevelt urged a national war against obstinate foes in a nationwide radio address from Warm Springs Georgia during the Maryland Tercentenary celebration. He praised the founders spirit, stressed liberty for others who disagree, and did not address domestic gold program while planning a later talk on dollar revaluation with Morgenthau.
Omaha Neb Nov 22 Spectators in a hotel lobby observed a clash between John A Simpson president of the Farmers union and A W Ricker editor of a farm paper during the closing session of the convention Ricker and Denver editor T E Horner sat nearby when Simpson and friends approached Witnesses said Simpson struck Ricker and shouted about Tom Howard Mrs Simpson then led her husband away The convention re elected Simpson to a fourth term as head of the organization Ricker later said he did not know the cause of the altercation
Americans in Havana fear dockside trouble as United States Ambassador Sumner Welles is due to disembark. Alma Mater, a student mouthpiece for Grau San Martin supporters, vows a large anti-Welles demonstration upon his return, signaling organized opposition.
Tarrytown New York November 20 John D Rockefeller Sr. has been confined to bed since Friday with influenza but his physicians say he is virtually recovered tonight Indications are he will improve enough to travel to a winter home in Florida within a week.
The National Grange, in convention at Boise Idaho on November 22, urged increases in higher income tax brackets and warned against the ongoing system of welfare relief, arguing it increases rather than decreases applications for aid. The action followed a report from the executive committee led by C. C.
Washington on November 22 Acting Secretary Morgenthau changed his secrecy order to allow treasury officials to provide the press with factual information without mentioning him or his publicity rep Herbert Gaston.
Governor Cooney announced immediate start of federal work projects in Montana. He urged a special session to fast track bills creating a water conservation board and funding the state engineer office so survey work can begin this fall. The plan includes 5 million dollars for small irrigation projects and 6 million from the Public Works Administration, with 1.5 million as an outright grant and a 3.5 million bond issue.
Santa Cruz California November 22 The district attorney urged the jury to convict Miss Frieda Woltz on murder charges arguing she killed Francia J M Grace the wealthy former employer out of jealousy over being replaced by other nurses.
Topeka Kansas November 22 advocates of legislation to permit 3.2 percent beer failed in the Kansas House today. A vote of 168 against and 162 in favor ended the measure. The defeat halts efforts to permit beer above current limits in the state.
In Moscow on Tuesday a large Soviet airliner crashed near Kharkov, killing 14 people including the chief pilot Sneghett, the assembly branch manager, engine constructors, and factory workers. It marks the worst aviation accident in Russia in recent months.
A readers advisory item from The Yeleny Independent Information Bureau offers a booklet by the Department of Agriculture specialists explaining how to freeze ice cream without stirring. It promises detailed steps and recipes for mote dishes and cream sandwiches, with an appeal to send coin for a copy of the booklet and ready to mail to Washington DC.
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