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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1933
Page
1
Lawmakers approve a broad congressional plan to combat crime and tighten alibi defenses. The initiative, tied to irrigation board issues, outlines about thirty measures and seeks wider executive support.
Senator Copeland reported a broad federal crime program to President Roosevelt, including alibi tightening, a national fingerprint system with gun permits, tighter licensing, and strengthened Lindbergh Law provisions. He said the country is aroused and federal action is sought to curb crime across states.
Walter D. Cameron a 55 year old railway mail clerk from Oklahoma City died after slipping and falling in his bathtub. He had a 30 year career covering about 1 352 000 miles with no accidents reported. The federal case mentions transport across a state line after a three day missing period.
A married woman, author of a troubling "Daddy Dear" letter to Dr. Leonard Siever, is under police scrutiny in the Los Angeles dentist slaying. A coroner’s jury ruled Siever died by unknown person with homicidal intent. Police connect a May stay at a Southern California mountain resort and room-adjacent occupancy to the investigation.
Colonel and Mrs. Charles A. Lindbergh return to Miami after an unprecedented 25 000 mile Atlantic round trip visiting 21 nations. They land at 1 21 PM after six hour 48 minute flight from the Dominican Republic and are greeted by cheering crowds as they prepare to spend Christmas with their son Jon. An aerial duel occurred as a separate plane tried to photograph their landing.
Butte shoppers browse with care as merchants report brisk sales for the holiday season. The piece humorously notes changing gift customs, with parents and siblings likely keeping purchases for themselves, reflecting evolving family traditions this year.
Washington reports importers seeking permission from the federal Alcohol Control Administration to revive post prohibition tastes. The list includes Slivowitz, Palestine brandy, Ouzo, Mastika, Russian gin and vodka, Sake, Borowicka, Barcardi, rice whiskey from China, and Aguardiente Habanero among other beverages for American purchasers.
A state legislative committee including chairman Jerry J. O'Connell of Silver Bow and members James Duffy of Hill and Mark Orenne of Roosevelt held a hearing in Judge T. E. Downey's courtroom on the Civil Works program in Silver Bow county. The inquiry stems from inquiries received by the legislature.
Unsettled weather persists in Montana with a likely snow in the west portion on Sunday and Monday. The eastern and southern areas are expected to be warmer on Sunday but colder on Monday.
The Montana capitol dome will be re covered with native Montana copper as part of C W A repairs to the state building. Anaconda Copper Mining company will supply about three and a half tons of 16 ounce sheet copper free of charge to Helena with no cost to the state. Governor Cooney discussed costs with company officials who are in New York.
New York December 16. Carl W. Ackerman dean of Columbia University School of Journalism says 1933 was a year of constructive progress and human hope. He contrasts 1932 marked by disaster with 1933 described as decisive and less red with blood or black with despair.
Henry Ford told the Sun that national recovery is on the way and plans to sharply boost automobile production in the United States and overseas. He declined comment on the NRA or Edgewater plant labor-board complaints, but said he is confident of substantial recovery next year.
In Butte, business for bond fixing tied to liquor violations declines after the repeal move. Officials Van Etten and Howard note bootleggers once faced federal bonds, now the Alcohol Beverage Administration led by R C Ford will handle violations. Prosecutions shift from federal to new agency, though bootleggers feel little change.
The Standard highlights Christmas merchandise from local merchants in Butte during a special shopping week. It notes government recovery efforts have maintained buying power and praises merchants for loyalty and community support while urging public patronage and noting lower prices than surrounding cities.
Montana lawmakers begin the fourth week of a special session in Helena with a 35 point agenda aimed at relief and revenue. Proposals include establishing unemployment relief funds and commissions, expanding the inheritance tax, taxing electrical energy, licensing gambling, and a small sales tax. The plan prioritizes relief efforts and utilization of new revenue to match federal funds.
The Montana House endorsed Governor Cooney's water conservation commission. The measure H B 39 creates a five member board plus the governor and state engineer to manage 5 million dollars in recovery act funds for eastern Montana irrigation projects. The board can issue revenue bonds for up to 40 years secured by project revenues.
Nearly 60 000 in wages will be disbursed this week among more than 3 000 workers employed by the C W A administration in Butte. Paydays will be Monday Tuesday and Wednesday at the C W A office 24 West Granite street. The city sees revived business and renewed spirit as Christmas approaches.
In Paterson New Jersey on December 17 twenty airplanes will drop six tons of grain over a 2500 mile area to feed game birds. The event is sponsored by the Paterson Evening News and the Consolidated Sportsmen. Senators Kean and Barbour Congressmen Seger and others are expected to take part.
Washington reports the Agricultural Adjustment Administration says farming towns in the South and Midwest are reviving after droughts. Cash in farmers hands helps communities. delinquencies fall, banks collect, schools reopen, and stores see higher business. Some wheat areas remain desperate, government checks lessen hunger and reduce relief rolls.
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