Winter blizzards lash Midwest and Northeast with deaths
A wave of bitter cold and blizzards swept the nation, killing dozens in mobile accidents and freezing conditions. Chicago logged a 16 degree drop, New York saw 103 inches of snow in seven hours paralyzing shipping and travel, while Michigan and Maine faced heavy snows and downed lines. Northwest winds spread the storm east, with continued rail disruptions and rising temperatures expected.
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Associated Press
Great Lakes
New England
United States
Lake Michigan
Midwest
Chicago
New York
Michigan City
Ind
Bremen
South Haven
Mich
Portland
Stabilization talk in Roosevelt budget plan eyed
President Roosevelt signals few changes in the recovery program while preparing a 6 million budget and a yearly message on legislative needs. Officials closely watch currency stabilization talks as Morgenthau’s stance on a gold basis move raises questions.
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Washington
Congress
Roosevelt
Morgenthau
Armaments Talks in Europe and the Risk of War
The article argues that Americans cannot form responsible opinions about European armament negotiations and the intentions of Hitler Simon and Mussolini. It stresses the ultimate issue as peace or war and notes the importance of understanding despite the secrecy and complexity of the maneuvers.
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Europe
Hitler
Sir John Simon
Signor
Mussolini
Speed Pilot Rushes Baby to Hopkins for Brain Operation
Jimmy Wedell, famed speed pilot, flies a 6 month old girl from Houston to Johns Hopkins in a race against death. Dr. Walter Dandy expected to perform emergency brain operation upon arrival as the aircraft nears Logan field in Maryland. The baby’s parents accompany her on the flight and reservations at the hospital are in place for immediate care.
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Baltimore
Jimmy Wedell
Baby Sue Trammell
Houston
Texas
Logan Field
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Walter Dandy
Logan
Dandy
Ceeeerats Sebereenee
Ice Carnival Planned by Butte City Council for January
The parks and playgrounds committee of Butte city council announced the annual municipal ice carnival will be held January 20 and 21 at Clark Park. The sixteenth event will feature boys and girls under 16 with limited entries per race and four-person relay teams.
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Butte
Fred B. Christy
Barry O'Leary
Edmund Sullivan
John Lindquist
Don McAllister
Fred Christy
Clark Park
Denunciation of G O P by Stand pat Organ Is Shock
Washington dispatch reports The Saturday Evening Post editorial denounces the Republican Party calling for political realignment and the formation of a new party The piece faults old leadership and accuses Republican rule of abuses while criticizing the Roosevelt administration for leaning left and failing to stand for clean government.
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Saturday Evening Post
Washington
Republican Party
Roosevelt
Pep A Per Ion
Red Cross Leads Wallace Flood Repair Effort
Wallace Idaho faces two weeks to restore rail lines and highways after floods and washouts. Red Cross and local committees started work to repair sewers and divert Placer creek while railroads estimate two weeks to reestablish lines east and west of Wallace. Bridges and track damage affect Northern Pacific routes, with four washouts reported toward Lookout summit. Public complaints over dairy price gouging were referred to the board of trade and NRA.
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Wallace
Idaho
American Red Cross
Placer Creek
Board of Trade
The
NRA
Union Pacific
Northern Pacific
Spokane
Northern Pacific Railroad
Lookout Summit
J. G. Sanders
Improved farm prices rise at local markets in 1930s report
The bureau of agricultural economics notes higher prices across grains and crops, led by grains with December 1 price gains versus 1932. Rye, oats and wheat show sharp increases due to smaller crops, while sugar beets fetch about 5.22 per ton, with historic year comparisons.
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Bureau of Economics
Washington
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Bureau
Montana Assembly Resumes After Brief Christmas Recess
The Montana assembly returns to work after a four day pause from a 27 day session. Gov Cooney’s relief program has expanded to 36 propositions. Key debates will focus in the Senate as sessions resume tomorrow.
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Helena
Montana Assembly
Frank H. Cooney
Senate
Banquet Honoring Frank Walker Planned for Saturday
Friends of Frank C. Walker arrange a 1:30 p.m. banquet at the Finlen hotel in Butte. Walker, director of the National Emergency council, will be honored by Republicans and Democrats alike in a casual gathering with speakers, music, and greetings from townsmen and out of town guests. Tickets are available from Dr. T. J. B. Shanley or at the Chamber of Commerce, Merkle & Kelly, and the Finlen hotel.
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Frank Walker
Finlen Hotel
Frank C. Walker
Butte
Mr. Walker
Harry Gallwey
T. J. B. Shanley
Chamber of Commerce
Merkle & Kelly
West Broadway
Weather Outlook for Montana Wednesday to Thursday
West Montana may see snow or rain with lingering snow in the east on Wednesday and probably Thursday. A warmer trend is expected on Wednesday.
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Montana
Weatherman Proud of White Coat For Christmas
Weatherman expresses pride in supplying Butte with a white coat for the Christmas season. The article notes satisfaction that his job clothing the city in snowful white was completed. Continued on Page 2 Col. 1.
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Butte
Butte Yester
Clowns and Bunnies Visit White House for Children's Party
In a White House Christmas event President Roosevelt and Mrs Roosevelt joined clowns bunnies and costumed children in fairyland décor. The party highlighted 60 youngsters including Sissie and Buzzie Dall with their guests and requests for supper in the state room.
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White House
Washington
Raggedy Ann
Cookie Bush
William Woodin
Treasury
Roosevelt
Tiny Tim
Looking Glass
Mrs. Roosevelt
Anna Dail
Sissie
Buzzie Dall
Sistie
State Room
Date Set For Vote On New High School Bond
Trustees of school district No 1 set a final voting date for a bond election to fund a new high school no later than January 27. The board recessed to reassemble as needed and unanimously supported using a federal 70 30 financing offer. The high school promotion committee led by Sam Parker was granted use of the high school cafeteria and gym on January 4 and 5 for dinners.
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Sam Parker
Parker
High School Promotion Committee
Butte State Liquor Store Reports Fast Sales Before Christmas
Nearly 200 cases of whiskey and 20 cases of gin, plus champagne and wines, have been sold in four days since opening. Total sales reached about $3,800, says local vendor William Webb. The three days before Christmas left ample stock on hand for the period.
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Butte State Liquor Store
William Webb
Review Board Recommends 25 Boy Scouts for Awards
Twenty five Butte Boy Scouts were recommended for promotion in rank or merit badges after a board of review at Scout headquarters. Awards will be given at February court of honor ceremonies during Scout anniversary week. Present were Rev Father Peter MacDonald, C A Anderson, Roland Jobe, Homer Hagens, Jean Harris and O. E. Hoover. Names listed include Eagle Bob Galer Eugene Harris. Life Herman Meister. Star Hayes Bolitho William Patterson William McKiernan Tom Prater Ian Smith Robert Thompson. Second class Leonard Robert Mikels John Petlin Sweet. First class merit badges Tom Barry Bob Galer Gene Harris.
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Butte
Board of Review
Scout Headquarters
O. E. Hoover
Peter MacDonald
C. A. Anderson
Roland Jobe
Homer Hagens
Jean Harris
Mr. Hoover
Bob Galer
Eugene Harris
Herman Meister
Hayes Bolitho
William Patterson
William McKiernan
Tom Prater
Ian Smith
Robert Thompson
Leonard
Robert Mikels
John Petlin
Sweet
Tom Barry
Gene Harris
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Cordell Hull
William H. Woodin
the Treasury
Homer
Dakotas
Minnesota
Iowa
Stabilization
World Currencies
Walter Lippmann
City Council Playgrounds and Parks Committee
Dako
Wallace Farms Rehabilitation Committee
RED Cross
Review Board
BOY Scouts
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