Inflation proposal faces stiff opposition from critics
UPI reports New York stock gains reach $8 billion in paper value since last Saturday, led by commodity issues copper and silver. Major increases in American Smelting Cerro de Pasco and U S Smelting highlighted as utilities and large corporations push higher, with Standard Oil and General Motors also advancing significantly.
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Montana to receive Red Cross honor flag for record
Helena April 20. Montana will be awarded the Red Cross honor flag for enrolling the largest membership relative to population in the nation. Governor Cooney was advised. The flag will be presented in Washington D C on April 27 by Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt at the Red Cross convention. Senator John E. Erickson is asked to accept for the state and would attend as Kalispell chapter delegate.
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United States
John E. Erickson
Erickson
Kalispell
Sweeping Advances Noted in Glance at U S Markets
United States markets show broad gains with New York exchanges up for the day and record trading levels. Silver and copper futures rise as crops and metals climb, while cotton, wool, and hogs see varied moves. Receipts are described as heavy across livestock markets.
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Inflation and Jobs Outlook in a Shifting Economy
International bankers note inflation stems from deflated raw material prices and slow wage declines. As gold links loosen, American producers may compete with other economies, limiting price hikes while boosting raw material prices and credit. Greater buying power could lift demand, improve credit, and create more jobs.
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America
England
Wall Street
Soprano stickups linked to new victim in Butte
A Butte man reports two female bandits, a tall woman and a short woman, held him at pistol point Saturday night. He says they followed him home from uptown and he lost about 435 dollars and a penknife. The earlier case involved Otto Ziegler last Sunday.
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Ziegler
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Galena Street
Lindberghs Forced to Make Emergency Landing
Charles A. Lindbergh and his wife Col. Lindbergh landed their Lockheed Vega at Pittsburgh City-County Airport after water in the gasoline stalled the engine. The couple, en route to Columbus from Harrisburg and Washington, escaped unharmed in a precise three point landing before continuing their transcontinental flight.
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State road worker survives 80-foot fall with dynamite
Ontario California April 20 Charles Short 18 a state road worker fell from a 50-foot cliff while carrying dynamite and caps. He escaped with a wrenched back after landing on a rock but clung to the explosives preventing detonation.
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Ontario
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Charles Short
700 Beer Permits Granted in State
Helena reports the state board of equalization granted nearly 700 beer dealers licenses in three weeks, generating revenue of 135 thousand eight hundred twenty five dollars.
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Helena
State Board of Equalization
U S Judge Named in Nebraska Court
Washington April 20 James A Donahoe of Nebraska was confirmed as judge of the United States district court in Nebraska.
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Nebraska
Washington
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United States District Court
Roosevelt’s Hand Strengthened for Parleys by Finance Move
On April 20 the U P reported Herriot will not abandon his Washington visit despite the US move to suspend the gold standard. The French mission silent in Washington, MacDonald says US gold abandonment narrows choices for talks with Roosevelt, MacDonald to confer with London before commenting further.
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Washington
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Herriot
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Berengaria
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Rainey
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London
Regiment and a Gatlin Gun Won't Budge a Gold Prospector
Tommy Coughlin a 72 year old Butte prospector clings to five Thompson Park mining claims he has lived on for 22 years He warns officials that removing him would require a regiment and a Gatlin gun The piece notes a 1909 park law and hints at broader issues surrounding the park
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Forest Service
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Butte
Jere Murphy
Congress of the United States
Board of Commissioners Uncovers Mother's Pension Overpayments
Silver Bow county officials report striking reductions in pension payouts after an intensive audit. Ninety three recipients were cut off leaving 192 still on the rolls. Investigators found several women with substantial bank funds receiving monthly sums, prompting potential recovery actions and possible civil suits. The county contemplates consulting the county attorney as fraud penalties under state law include six months in jail and a $500 fine.
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Silver Bow County
Board of County Commissioners
Commission. Org
Snow replaces April showers with record cold spell
Weather bureau records show April cooler by 15 to 25 degrees than a decade ago. Snow flurries replace rain as daily highs top out around 59 and lows near 8 above, far below typical April readings.
Four Cuban youths shot victims found in Havana
The bullet riddled bodies of four young men were brought to Havana city morgue at noon today. Police refused to release information on the shootings.
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Havana
Cuba
United Press
International Gold Standard Talks Open in Washington
President Roosevelt begins discussions with Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald on restoring the international gold standard. France will join later with former Premier Herriott arriving Sunday to consult on stabilizing the world economy during their stay in Washington.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Ramsay MacDonald
France
Herriott
White House
Daisy Devoe Ends Sentence in Jail
In Los Angeles on April 20 Daisy Devoe completed an 18 month portion of a five year probation after being convicted of grand theft from her former employer film actress Clara Bow. Devoe was secretary to Bow when the theft occurred.
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Los Angeles
Davy Devoe
Clara Bow
Miss Devoe
Plan Aims to Lure Tourists to Chicago World’s Fair Route
The Custer Battlefield Highway association led by Billings vice president George F. Shea plans to divert auto traffic through Montana for travel to the Chicago world’s fair. Descriptive letters on the route will be distributed to fairgrounds hotels cafes tourist camps and information bureaus from Chicago to the Pacific coast.
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Billings
Montana
Custer Battlefield Highway Association
George F. Shea
Fair Grounds
Chicago
Pacific Coast
Roosevelts currency plan meets strong Senate opposition
President Roosevelt tea time inflation bill, aiming to expand credit by three billion through the federal reserve, faces decisive republican resistance in the Senate. Senator Thomas proposes broad presidential powers to buy government obligations, issue treasury notes, reduce gold content, or accept silver payments, with several fallback options.
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Roosevelt
Senate
Federal Reserve System
Thomas
Oklahoma
Reed
Pennsylvania
Treasury
United States
France Clings to Gold Standard, Finance Official Says
Paris April 20 An official from the finance ministry stated France has no plan to abandon the gold standard, reaffirming commitment amid economic discussions.
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Paris
France
Finance Ministry
Wyoming Storm Paralyzes Southern Counties With Heavy Snow
A major Wyoming blizzard grips Cheyenne and southern regions with heavy wet snow and gale winds. Roads blocked in all directions, air travel halted, buses idle, and rail service hampered as Burlington trains are halted around Douglas and Carey.
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Carey
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Weather forecast for Montana Friday and Saturday
Montana forecast calls for generally fair skies with warmer conditions in the eastern portion on Friday. Saturday is expected to stay fair with continued warmer temperatures in the east.
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