Debts saga in Europe seen as dead for U S claims
London report says European nations ignore most war debt installments due to the United States. Observers expect token payments only and foresee the Lausanne 1932 settlement largely final, with Britain sending a small percentage of the due sum.
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United States
America
Washington
United Press
Germany
Europe
Great Britain
Hopkins Drives 4 Million Labor Boom In 30 Days
Harry L. Hopkins, dubbed pump-primer, completed a plan to employ 4,000,000 people by December 15 using $400 million in public works funds. He led a rapid, all-into-employment effort, overcoming red tape seen in the PWA and directing relief work to keep families from starving. The achievement shifts focus to sustaining a free-flowing recovery as prices rise and industry is prodded into higher gear.
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Roosevelt
United Press
New York State
Grinnell College
CWA
Dole
Diary of Pasadena Dentist Clues in Murder Case
Investigators read the locked diary of Dr. Leonard Siever to glean motive in his killing in Pasadena California. Police under Chief Charles Kelley question actresses society leaders and office staff as a possible suspect circle. A woman, drenched by rain, spoke to Siever moments before his death and fled his office.
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Calif
Leonard Siever
Charles Kelley
Kelley
Siever
Los Angeles
Stever
Ann Arbor
Slever
Sale of illicit liquor schemes discussed in capital
Washington officials explore a bootlegger amnesty to boost legal supply and lower hard liquor prices. Proponents argue it could curb illicit stocks and raise consumer access, though no support exists for such an amnesty. Tax expert L. H. Parker cites an estimated illicit supply of 40 to 50 million gallons.
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Washington
Whiskey Trust
Roosevelt
Capitol
United States
L. H. Parker
House
Senate
Real stuff bootleg liquor sold in Chicago claim
Chicago health officer Dr. Herman Bundesen says liquor sold as the real thing often is made within 24 hours and in some samples of blended whiskey as little as 2 percent whiskey remained, the rest being alcohol water and prune juice. Montana highway grants total 398000 along with 136000 contracts for seven projects.
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Chicago
Herman N. Bundesen
Yale Economists Oppose Federal Monetary Plans
Fifteen Yale economists criticized Roosevelt era monetary policy and urged a rapid return to a free gold standard. They warned that recent moves have eroded trust in U S credit and could harm national finances, contrasting with Irving Fisher’s support for administration measures.
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Conn
Yale
Roosevelt
United States
Department of Social Sciences
Irving Fisher
Montana liquor act test to place retail liquor in private hands
Montana legislators weigh Shannon bill to end retail liquor stores and shift distribution to private dealers licensed at 50 dollars a year. The state liquor control board would supply warehouses. governor cautions about reopening saloon era. Committee split on the proposal with broad support in the house but possible Senate delay.
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Helena
House of Representatives
Ray W. Shannon
Thompson Falls
Appropriations Committee
State Liquor Control Board
State Control Board
Cooney
House
Senate
House Committee On Revenue and Taxation
I. D. Rogniien
Negro’s body found hanging from tree in Columbia
In Columbia Tennessee on December 15 the body of Cold Creek, a 20 year old African American man, was found hanging from a cedar tree after a grand jury had refused to indict him for an attempted attack on an 11 year old girl. Sheriff Godwin said the lynching was carried out quietly and that no one knew about it.
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Cold Creek
Claude Godwin
Johnson to Remain NRA Administrator as Code Enforcement Expands
Washington reports Gen. Hugh S. Johnson will stay at his post and continue the voluntary reemployment agreement into next year. The NBA ordered 10 more establishments to remove blue eagles, while a national telegraphic poll probes price differences for cash and carry versus call and delivery dry cleaning. Ford’s Edgewater plant allegedly violates the automobile code, prompting legal questions and affidavits.
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Johnson
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William Green
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Edgewater
N. J
Ford
NRA
Blended whiskey to go on sale here next Thursday
Sam Mitchell of the state liquor control board announced blended whiskey will be sold at Butte liquor store next Thursday noon at a maximum of 3.25 per quart. The initial stock will include whiskey brandy and gin as residents are urged to obtain permits now to avoid delays.
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Butte
Sam Mitchell
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Frank C Walker to visit mining city during holidays
Frank C Walker, Roosevelt administration coordinator, plans a holidays visit to his hometown with wife and two children. They will arrive in Butte next Saturday to see Mrs Walker’s parents and Mr Walker’s brother Senator T J Walker, staying about two weeks. Officials say he may not retire soon despite wishes to return to private life.
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Frank C. Walker
Roosevelt
Montana Hero Finds Medal Years After War End
Billings reporter notes Thomas Fosvedt, once a Stillwater county sheep shearer, received a postwar U S medal for gallantry in action. Fosvedt served with Company D, Sixteenth Infantry, first division in France and was wounded twice, later unaware medals existed for routine duties until Charles Burton spotted the citation in Fosvedt’s cabin.
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Dec
Sam
Thomas Fosvedt
Fosvedt
Stillwater County
Here
Red Lodge
France
St. Mihiel
Montana Power Company
Mystic Lake
Charles Burton
Sixteenth Infantry
Burton
Pink Elephants and Calico Cats Made by Girl Scouts
A crowd of pink elephants blue elephants calico cats and a trio of pigs crafted by girls ages 10 to 13 under Girl Scout troop leaders fills the office of the administration building. The figures will be sent to children in Butte next week.
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Butte
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Electricians Return to Work After Montana Power Strike
Electricians for Montana Power who have been on strike since December 5 will return to work this morning. Negotiations over outstanding differences will be resumed to settle the dispute.
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Montana Power Company
Housemaid Sentenced to Death for Drowning Baby
Koenigsberg Germany December 15 Margarete Gross 21 housemaid was sentenced to death today on conviction of murdering her 15 day old illegitimate child.
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Koenigsberg
Germany
Margarete Gross
Subzero Conditions Grip Northern Montana
Northern Montana endured subzero temperatures with Great Falls at five below and lingering cold winds. Hamilton reported its first snowfall of the season while Helena saw milder thawing weather. Kalispell enjoyed warmth as Butte faced light snow and a strong cold pattern continued statewide.
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Great Falls
Butte
Helena
Bitter Root Valley
Montana
Kalispell
Montana Weekend Weather Outlook
Montana forecast calls for occasional snow Saturday with the east portion warming. Sunday remains unsettled with mixed precipitation possible.
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