California Turns Copper as Million Pennies Flood State
In San Francisco on August 10 the U.S. Mint dispatched one million pennies to Los Angeles as part of a weekly shipment, with another half million coins to the federal reserve bank. Banks statewide reported receiving two to three times prior loads after a new 2 percent retail sales tax. Officials warned bandits would need a three ton truck to steal the money, worth ten thousand dollars.
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San Francisco
California
Los Angeles
United States Mint
Federal Reserve Bank
Butte Rodeo Opens With Wild Spills and Bronc Action
Butte's annual rodeo drew about 5,000 fans as wild horses, Brahma steers, and High Scotch cattle kicked off a night of spills and rides at the Kleig-lit grounds. Pete Knight led bronc riding, with Harry Knight and Jack Cooper close behind as Governor Cooney prepared to open the program.
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Governor Cooney
Montana
Butte
Rodeo Grounds
Silver Bow Post No. 1
American Legion
Frank H. Cooney
Pete Knight
Harry Knight
Jack Cooper
Pete
New Deal
Breezy Cox
Cowboy
Pinewood
Ariz
Bert Weens
Shorty Creed
Cox
Floyd Peters
Alberta Cowboy
Carl Shepard
Pardee
Shepard
Nancy
Agnes Callison
Merl Matz
Sheridan Kid
Eddie Shea
Kentuck Flash
Fred Burgman
Marie Gibson
Jean Kreig
Pinky Gist
Question of NRA constitutionality enters campaign
In Washington on August 10 a Chicago lawyer raised the legality of the National Recovery Act’s labor program amid NRA officials pushing to extend modified re employment agreements to cover hours and wages by September 1. The challenge comes as Hugh S. Johnson leads efforts to spread blue eagle insignias nationwide.
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Washington
Hugh S. Johnson
NRA
David R. Clark
Chicago
Today and Tomorrow on Blanket Code and NRA Campaign
The piece discusses the blanket code strategy to fix minimum wages and maximum hours, then carve out industries under special codes. It warns mass opinion campaigns favor simple ideas, risk fanaticism, and may divert from the aim of reducing hours and raising wages. Continued on Page 13, Col. 3.
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NRA
Mr. Santayana
More Road Contracts Planned For Montana This Fall
Helena August 10. Montana highway commission expects bundles of road contracts in September October and November in addition to the million dollar Aug 23 letting. Any remaining funds from 7 350 000 allotted under the national industrial recovery act will be spent next year. Plans must be submitted to the public works administrator and the U S bureau of public roads for approval. The goal is to speed unemployment relief by contracting as many projects as possible before winter.
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Secretary of Board
Helena
State Highway Commission
W. O. Whipps
Montana
National
Whipps
Commission
Public Works Administrator
United States Bureau of Public Roads
Mrs Roosevelt Probes Equal Pay in NRA Codes
Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt said she will study equal minimum wage issues for women and men in NRA codes. She invited Hugh L. Johnson and Secretary Frances Perkins to a White House luncheon to discuss temporary and permanent wage disparities and the possibility of equal pay for equal work.
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Washington
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Hugh 8. Johnson
Frances Perkins
White House
Mrs. Roosevelt
Johnson
Miss Perkins
NRA
Voliva Warns World Ends as Flat Earth Theory Sees Final Act
Wilbur Glenn Voliva, head of Zion, declares the “time of the end” has arrived. He, a leading flat earth advocate, warns that final characters are appearing as world turmoil continues.
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Voliva
Tion
Ump
Wilbur Glenn Voliva
Zion
Red Men Lodge to Greet Wachter in Butte Gathering
About 400 to 500 Red Men lodge and auxiliary members are expected in Butte tomorrow to greet Worthington P. Wachter the grand sachem en route to the Seattle national convention. Mrs Wachter accompanies him as host tribe Shoshone No. 1 hosts luncheon and noon arrival.
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Red Men Lodge
Butte
Montana
Worthington P. Wachter
Incohenee
Seattle
Wachter
Northern Pacific
Mrs. Wachter
Montana Elks Pay Tribute At State Convention Opening
Montana Elks welcomed Grand Exalted Ruler Walter F. Meier as the thirty first annual state convention opened in Dillon. Meier addressed the opening session and Dillon firemen rodeo, then attended a Rotary club dinner. Over 300 delegates gathered with more expected, highlighting Elks charity and relief work.
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Montana
ELKS
Dillon
Montana Elks
Walter F. Meier
State Elks’ Association
Dillon Firemen
Dillon Rotary Club
The
Elks’ Order
Meier
Galloping Gallows Prepare To Hang In Choteau
Butte’s traveling execution device known as galloping gallows moves toward Choteau for Aug 29 where George Hoffman faces execution for the murder of George Burrell. A covered van loaded the instrument of death at the courthouse basement in the presence of officials before the 250 mile truck drive to the site. Hoffman had been convicted for killing the crippled cigar store proprietor, formerly of Butte.
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Choteau
Butte
George Hoffman
Hoffman
George Burrell
Five Million Swine to Be Slaughtered For Aid Plan
Washington reports a proposed emergency plan by the national corn and hog committee aims to slaughter five million hogs in the coming weeks to feed the hungry and aid corn belt farmers. The plan, drafted with farm administrators and endorsed by farm spokesmen, would be funded by a processing tax on hogs over 235 pounds.
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Washington
National Corn and Hog Committee of 25
Montana Forecast For Friday And Saturday
The Montana forecast calls for fair skies on Friday and Saturday with little change in temperature. Drivers should expect dry conditions across the state as weekend plans proceed.
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Montana
Burlington Forest Fire Razes Newfoundland Village
A raging coast forest fire destroyed Burlington and two nearby settlements in Notre Dame Bay, forcing 350 residents to flee by boat. The Prospero and Portia to assist, while fire crews cut lines to shield other communities. No fatalities reported though hundreds were homeless and unconfirmed reports mentioned missing women and children.
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ST. Johns
Newfoundland
U.P
Burlington
Notre Dame Bay
Prospero
Jackson Cove
Portia
Lib left backs Machado as mediation rejected in Cuba
The liberal party executive committee voted 17 to 1 to reject U S mediation offered by Ambassador Sumner Welles and to back President Gerardo Machado. The move solidifies Machado’s grip as he faces nationwide calls for resignation with plans for a counter proposal within 48 hours and possible public acceptance after final approval.
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Havana
United States
Gerardo Machado
Liberal Party
Machado
United Press
Liberals
Sumner Welles
Orestes Ferrara
Welles
Washington
Oscar Cintas
Ferrara
Cuba
Governor Cooney Speaks at Bitter Root Creamery Picnic
Stevensville Aug. 10. Gov. Frank H. Cooney was the principal speaker at the twenty third annual creamery picnic. The celebration drew Bitter Root valley residents from across the region.
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Stevensville
Frank H. Cooney
Bitter Root Valley
Johnson appeals to nation to buy now in NRA stores
Baltimore Aug 10 Hugh S Johnson recovery administrator urged Americans to patronize firms supporting the NRA program. He dismissed boycott rumors, calling it a white list and urging consumers to help raise wages, employment, and purchasing power by buying from compliant businesses.
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Johnson
Nation
NRA
Baltimore
Hugh 8S. Johnson
Thomases
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