Europe move to guard Austria pact warns against Nazi rise
Vienna reports that Britain France and Italy have agreed in the four power pact on joint military action to preserve the status quo in Austria if the Austro German conflict escalates. The alliance aims to prevent Nazi influence from destabilizing Europe and to outline future Danubian policy.
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Vienna
Austria
U.P
Engelbert Dollfuss
Great Britain
France
Italy
United Press
Europe
Germany
National banks show renewed strength after March turmoil
The first post holiday report on U S national banks shows total resources of 20 860 491 000 as of June 30 and compares with 23 310 974 000 at year end 1920. The June figure covers 4 902 banks versus 6 016 in December with 985 national banks unlicensed or restricted holding 1 441 436 000 in assets, totaling 22 301 927 000.
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Washington
J. F. O’connor
Wheat talks and parley to resume in Europe
London reports that wheat exporting and importing nations will convene tomorrow to advance world marketing conditions. United States Canada Australia and Argentina favor policy in principle, with importing countries urged to join for adequate facilities. American representatives say recent tours boosted hope for quick action.
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London
United States
Canada
Australia
Argentina
Atlantic Flyer Crashes in Iceland Flight Attempt
John Grierson a British Royal Air Force pilot on a bumpy leg of his England to New York flight wrecked his plane on takeoff at Reykjavik Iceland. A wave swamped a float smashing the craft yet Grierson was not hurt and was rescued by a motor boat after the wreck. He left Brough air drome Aug 5 and reached Iceland via the Orkney and Faroe islands on the way to New York.
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Reykjavik
Iceland
John Grierson
England
United States
Greenland
Royal Air Force
Brough Airdrome
New York
Orkney and
Faroe Islands
Philadelphia
Cuba
Senora Gerardo Machado
Senora Machado
Legion and Auxiliary Open Conventions in Great Falls
In Great Falls Montana rain postponed drum corps warmups as American Legion and Auxiliary members gathered for a three day convention. Acting department commander James M. Garey of Kalispell will preside. National Adjutant Frank B Samuel to speak. Governor Cooney set to address a banquet. state auxiliary president Mrs. J H Morrow to preside over auxiliary meetings.
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Great Falls
American Legion
James M. Garey
Kalispell
Legion
Frank B. Sameul
Nation
Cooney
J. H. Morrow
Moore
Montana Forecast Advises Warm West and Cooler Southeast
The forecast for Monday and Tuesday calls for generally fair weather across Montana with warmer conditions in the western regions and cooler temperatures in the southeast portion.
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Montana
Butte Receives Drizzle After Long Hot Period
After weeks of heat Butte saw a light thunder shower in the afternoon turning steady drizzle by evening. The forecast promised cooler air as the barometer rose and temperatures were expected to rise again by dawn. The day peaked at 71 degrees before noon.
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Butte
Second Maghady police officer takes his life
Havana reports Antonio B. Ainciart former chief of police killed himself, his body exhumed by a mob and burned after a chase tied to the Machado regime collapse. His nephew Juan Sampol, a former sergeant and bodyguard, killed himself after being identified by a street child.
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Maghady
Havana
Antonio B. Ainciart
Juan Sampol
Aindiart
Machado
Almendares
Sampol
Ban Outlawing Irish Blue Shirts Seen as Result of Defiance
In Dublin a government move to outlaw the Blue Shirts appears likely after mass parades in defiance of a disbandment threat. The semi fascist group supports President Ramon de Valera’s regime opposition and claims about 40,000 men and several thousand women as members. Parades were held in about 100 locations across the Irish Free State.
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Dublin
Blue Shirts
Irish Free State
Ramon de Valera
Irish Free States
Five Centerville Residents Injured In Towed Car Crash
Five Centerville residents were seriously injured when their car collided with a vehicle being towed on the Butte Anaconda highway near Ramsay. Drivers Bill Matelich and Don Lyons of Anaconda were arrested for reckless driving and jailed in Butte after deputies brought them there.
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Centerville
Butte- Anaconda
William Littlejohn
West Center Street
Joe James
Betty
Murray Hospital
Bill Matelich
Don Lyons
Anaconda
James Peoples
Butte
Littlejohn
Matelich
Lyons
Ramsay
Gandhi III From Fast in Hospital
Gandhi remains on a hunger strike in India and was moved from Yerada jail to Civil hospital on the fifth day of fasting. Doctors expect risks from his decline in strength as he refuses government terms over untouchable rights.
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Poona
India
Mahatma Gandhi
Yerada
Mahatma
Gandhi
Drowning Toll Rises After Atlantic Coast Storm
A freak coastal storm near Atlantic City causes at least four deaths and many missing. Names include Theodore Van Sant 58 skipper Soph Bruner Wilbur Lukens and Harry R Smith among boat crews struck by hurricane force winds. The Goldie R cabin cruiser and Anna M fishing boat incidents add to the toll as bathers panic and waves crash the shore.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Here
Cape May
Theodore van Sant
Soph” Bruner
Marmora
Wilbur Lukens
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Nationals
Harry R. Smith
Camden
Job's Point
Smith
Ocean City
Absecon Inlet
Milk Overproduction Faces Farm Administration Challenge
Washington, Aug 20. The Farm Administration launched an intensive search for a solution to the milk overproduction problem, a key income source for American farmers. Longstanding programs for cotton tobacco rice and other products were prioritized behind the milk issue as industry groups voiced bitter complaints.
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Washington
Farm Administration
Missouri dry law endures amid repeal vote in wet Missouri
Missouri remains bone dry after the repeal vote on federal prohibition with the state statute banning making, brewing, distilling, selling or transporting any hootch or moonshine. Gov. Park signals a possible October special session to address repeal and relief, while penalties include two to five years imprisonment or fines. The piece notes legal ambiguity over terms like hootch and moonshine and cites Supreme Court clarifications and criminal convictions.
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Jefferson City
Missouri
Guy B. Park
Ozark
Supreme Court
Butte High to Run Two Shifts as Enrollments Grow
Butte High School will operate in two shifts starting September 11 to accommodate 2200 students and 73 teachers after the Washington junior high closes. Morning session runs 7:40 to 12:20 for older students, while the afternoon shift from 12:20 to 5:10 serves younger ones.
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Butte High School
Washington Junior High
Homestead Plan Would Revolutionize Manufacturing
Louis McHenry Howe outlined a Roosevelt administration program to create 25 million dollars of public works funding for urban unemployed to live on small homesteads near factories. The plan aims to relieve housing strain and provide workers with food and work as jobs arise, reshaping industry over two decades.
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Washington
Louis McHenry Howe
Roosevelt
Public Works
Howe
Helena Veteran Dies After Five-Story Roof Fall
John Alanko aged 37, a laborer, slid down the roof of the federal building in Helena and plunged five stories to his death. He reportedly felt dizzy and had told friends he planned to end his life after a spell of illness. Continued on page 2.
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Helena
John Alanko
Federal
Alanko
Johnson Plans Nationwide Drive to Put NRA in Every Window
Hugh S Johnson announced a weeklong push to display the blue eagle in homes and businesses to promote Roosevelt's recovery program. He aims to extend the campaign to cover producers, middlemen, and consumers, with hopes of millions of jobs through a house to house and store to store canvass.
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Washington
Blue Eagle
Hugh
Johnson
Roosevelt
NRA
Pat
Roosevelt Returns to Hyde Park for Recovery Drive
President Roosevelt arrives at Hyde Park amid progress on the national recovery campaign. He says new codes fixing hours and minimum wages for coal, air, steel, and lumber to follow within 48 to 72 hours, aiming for more jobs and a living wage by Labor Day. He notes coal mine operators face difficulty uniting under one agreement.
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Hyde Park
N. Y
Roosevelt
Hudson River
Drought Damages Montana Ranges Prompts Early Livestock Moves
Montana ranges and pastures deteriorated in July due to drought and heat with continued decline in late summer. Stockmen seek general rains to prevent fall pasture shortages, while winter feeds may keep near the 1926–1930 average despite smaller grain and hay output. Cattle and sheep experienced light July shrink, with August 1 range condition noted.
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Helena
Montana
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