Roosevelt relief costs cited as world’s highest
The Republican National Committee accused the Roosevelt administration of having the world’s most expensive work relief program. It cited rising per-case costs from 1933 to 1938 and claimed total relief and public works outlays would reach about 47 billion dollars by March 1938, plus loans through several agencies.
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Washington
Republican National Committee
Works Progress Administration
National Administration
Reconstruction Corporation
Public Works Administration
Dems Split Over Tydings Purge In Maryland Senate Fight
Maryland Democrats and American Legion leaders clash over efforts to oust Millard E. Tydings and install Rep. David J. Lewis as the U S senator. Eugene B. Casey says Lewis will control patronage. Tydings condemns coercive tactics and predicts a Maryland backlash. Hungerford questions purge claims and possible rule violations.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Democratic Party
American Legion
Millard E. Tydings
U. S. Senate
David J. Lewis
New Dealer
Tydings
Lewis
Eugene B. Casey
Gaithersburg
Casey
Decentralization of Industry Praised by Ford Leader
W J Cameron of Ford Motor reports Henry Ford’s decentralization experiments a full success. He says benefits include rural life for workers with city wages, reduced labor turnover, and higher quality craftsmanship. Ford advocates decentralization as a remedy for economic and employment issues.
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Washington
W. J. Cameron
Ford Motor Company
Henry Ford
Girl Acrobat Dies In 100 Foot Fall At Wyoming Parade
Lucia Dunkel a 23 year old Latvian aerialist in a touring troupe fell 100 feet from a steel tower during the Wyoming on Parade celebration in Casper. She died instantly as the crowd watched in shock. Three other troupe members from Riga clung to the platform until rescued by firefighters.
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Casper
Wyo
Lucia Dunkel
Wyoming
Riga
Latvia
Public Welfare Board Faces Imminent Deficit Cited
Helena August 20 The Montana Public Welfare board will file with the state Supreme Court a statement asserting no surplus and an estimated total deficit of 485 326 52 in all funds by March 1 1939 The filing addresses a writ demanding the board justify continuing monthly relief payments to Silver Bow County and outlines anticipated shortfalls across old age assistance crippled children and child welfare programs.
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Montana Public Welfare Board
State Supreme Court
Peter Potter
E. S. Booth
Helena
Supreme Court
Silver Bow County
Welfare Department
General Relief Fund
H. J. Freebourn
Man Injured in Unusual Accident Near Libby
Forest ranger Art Greeley was seriously hurt when a horse he rode became unmanageable and ran into a moving freight train at Warland, 23 miles northeast of Libby. He suffered a fractured arm, a broken leg, and severe cuts. the horse was killed.
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Libby
Art Greeley
Forest Ranger
Warland
Here
Greeley
Glendive Woman Elected State Eastern Star Head
Glendive, Aug. 20. Montana grand chapter sessions end with installation of new officers for the year. Minnie Danskin of Glendive elected worthy grand matron, succeeding Ruth C. Hattersly of Conrad. Other officers include Carl L. Brattin, Sidney, worthy grand patron. Hattie Hadzor, Butte, associate grand matron. M. D. Rowland, Libby, associate grand patron. Maud E. Bolton, Butte, re-elected grand secretary. Cynthia C. Plummer, Butte.
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Billings
Montana
Order of Eastern Star
Minnie Danskin
Glendive
M. G. Danskin
Ruth C. Hattersly
Conrad
Carl L. Brattin
Sidney Attorney
Hattie Hadzor
Butte
M. D. Rowland
Libby
Maud E. Bolton
Cynthia C. Plummer
Japanese Offensive Threatens Chinese Air Supply Route
Chinese military authorities said Japan’s new push in southwestern Shansi near the Yellow River aims to cut off Russian aircraft, tanks, guns and munitions to Chinese forces in Hankow. Puchow fell, and Sian was targeted as a railroad hub feeding the Hankow defense. in Hankow area, defense groups were dissolved as a larger campaign loomed.
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Shanghai
U.P
Shansi
Yellow River
Russia
Puchow
Yangtsi
China
Sian
Shensi
Hankow
Hankow-Wuchang-Han- Yang
Chiang Kai- Shek
Montana U Professor Killed in Illinois Crash
Dr. Raymond Campbell 29 of Galesburg Illinois, a Montana State University professor, died in a hospital. Ruth Stephenson 25 of Carbondale Illinois, a Harrisburg schoolteacher, also died in the crash last Wednesday near Anna. Rachel Graves of Herrin was not seriously hurt. The collision occurred on the highway between Anna and Viola.
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Anna
Ill
Raymond Campbell
Galesburg
Till
Montana State University
Ruth Stephenson
Carbondale
Harrisburg
Rachel Graves
Herrin
Campbell
Viola
Witness Dr. Matthews guarded after threats at un American hearing
Dr J B Matthews, writer and educator, was escorted by a plainclothes bodyguard on leaving the House un American activities hearing after revealing that Communists threatened him by telephone if he continued testimony. He testified about Communist fronts and the World Youth Congress linked to Soviet aims.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
Washington
House Committee On “UN
J. B. Matthews
Matthews
Communist Party
Russia
World Youth Congress
Vassar
United Front
Soviet Union
Roosevelt
American League For Peace and Democracy
Farmer teaches turkeys to roost by example near Hester
A. H. Peevey of Hester Oklahoma demonstrated roosting technique to about 300 young turkeys. He climbed onto the roost at sundown and stayed until they followed. After several nights the flock learned to roost without his presence and eventually slept on their own.
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Hester
Okla
A. H. Peevey
Peevey
Advance Sale Booms for Policemen Firemen Mailmen Series
Nearly 4 000 tickets sold for next Friday and Saturday games to light Harrison avenue fund. Admission 25 cents for adults. 10 cent tickets for kids at gate. Expected total attendance 12,000 with hundreds of dollars in prizes. Friday features Montana State band after 6 15 game. Saturday German band after night game. Proceeds aim for at least $2,000. promotions led by local civic leaders with extensive community support.
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Earl Holman
Harrison Avenue
Montana State Band
Martin Cesare
Charley Hockaday
Willard Thompson
Peter Potter
E. G. Leipheimer
Ward Fanning
Chamber of Commerce
Fred Martin
Joe Berryman
O. B. Smith
William Breen
Herb O'Neill
Ed O’connor
Tom Calpin
del Rodda
Roxy O'Connell
Bob Sheridan
Tom Foley
Montana Weekend Forecast Shows Warm Sunday
The forecast for Montana predicts fair skies on Sunday and Monday with warmer temperatures on Sunday, offering a pleasant weekend outlook for residents and travelers.
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Montana
Future of Hungary Is in Balance
Budapest reports a decisive week in Hungary’s foreign policy as Admiral Horthy and officials depart for a state visit to Germany. Entente ministers meet at Bled to discuss Danubian policy and possible options include joining the Axis, leaving the League of Nations, expanding minority rights, and broader rearmament under German and Italian influence.
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Budapest
Hungary
Nicholas Horthy
Germany
Czechoslovakia
Yugoslavia
Rumania
Bled
Danubian
Entente
Italy
League of Nations
Trianon
Montana Bituminous Conference Moves to Biloxi Event
The 1938 Montana National Bituminous conference is set for October 10 to 13 in Biloxi Mississippi chaired by D A McKinnon state highway engineer. Gov Hugh L White requested the southern location. Topics include research progress fundamentals construction and maintenance with lead discussions by national bituminous leaders.
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Helena
Montana
Biloxi
Mass
D. A. McKinnon
McKinnon
Hugh L. White
Mississippi
Germany wooing Hungary amid European war fears
London reports Germany flexing military might as Adolf Hitler plans a state visit by Regent Horthy. Britain and France face tense choices as Hitler eyes possible eastern expansion. Viscount Runciman is watched by the great democracies while Europe trembles on the tinderbox.
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Hitler
Regent Horth
Berlin
Germany
London
Hungary
Europe
Czechoslovakia
Highway Board Acts to Block Insurance on Bridges
Montana Highway commission voted to oppose a $12,000,000 insurance contract for state highway bridges with a $120,000 premium. Commissioner Wheeler sought an injunction to halt premium payment and the board authorized its attorney to seek court approval to intervene as plaintiff.
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Helena
Montana Highway Commission
State Board of Examiners
Highway Commission
Lloyd Hague
Missoula
Prospect
John M. Wheeler
Billings
Lewis and Clark County
Wheeler
BE. A. Peterson
District Court
Ireland Prosperous Butte Man Reports Return
Hugh Daly, noted Butte businessman, returned from Ireland after visiting boyhood scenes and relatives. He said Ireland has improved rapidly, with reduced poverty, new industries, and better housing, praising credit, production, and urban renewal since his last visit 12 years ago. Continued on Page 2.
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Ireland
Butte
Hugh Daly
Eire
Anconda
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Oolem
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Legion
Lewis Backer
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Public Welfare Board
East Helena
Eastern Star
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Reds
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Peter Antonioli
Little
Grigt
Highway Board
Commission
Ism
Oecst
Government
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