Robinson Re-Elected Opens Busy Washington Session
In Washington on opening day of Congress the Democrats and Republicans chose officers as Sam Rayburn won the House majority leadership 184 to 127 over John O Connor. Senate Democrats re elected Senator Robinson of Arkansas as floor leader and Senator Lewis of Illinois as whip.
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Capitol
Congress
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House Republicans
House Democrats
Sam Rayburn
Texas
John O'Connor
New
Robinson
Arkansas
Lewis
Illinois
Spain
Montana in Grip of Cold Storm
A severe blizzard swept northern and eastern Montana as Jack Frost dragged a Arctic storm across the state. Temperatures plunged to subzero levels with readings from Sun River eight below to Malta twelve below and roads declared passable but hazardous. Driver warnings urged delaying trips and crews worked on highways while Heavy snow marooned cars near Great Falls and multiple cities reported blizzards and plummeting temperatures.
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Highway Commission
Boulder Hill
Helena
Deer Lodge
Garrison
Montana Street
Montana Power Company
Butte- Anaconda
Great Falls
Missoula
Havre
Malta
Sun River
East Helena
Hingham
Chester
Glasgow
Valier
Sub-zero Storm Halts Montana Flights and Travel
Heavy snowfall and sub-zero temperatures brought Montana flights to a standstill as Helena became inaccessible by air. Buses fell behind schedule and travel disruptions continued across the state, with services halted or delayed in many regions.
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Helena
Montana
Continental Divide
Father halts chase as boy’s return expected soon
In Tacoma on January 4 a father’s plea prompted a rapid scaling back of the manhunt for 10 year old Charles Mattson and his kidnapper. Officials from federal to local say a release within hours is possible and certain patrols are ordered to cease searches.
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Wash
Charles Mattson
W. W. Mattson
Harold Nathan
Department of Justice
Young Charles
William Cole
Shelton
Chase
Army Engineer Chief Urges Fort Peck Spend
Maj. Gen. Edward M. Markham proposed 8,706,000 dollars for the Fort Peck flood control dam in Montana for 1937 38 and 19,219,000 more to advance completion by October 1939. He also urged 10,513,000 in additions to finish by 1939 as part of Missouri river works totaling about 108,600,000.
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Washington
Edward M. Markham
Army Engineers
Fort Peck
Montana
General Markham
Congress
Missouri River
Election canvassers report recount today in Silver Bow
Formal recount findings from six of Silver Bow county's 63 precincts are to be presented this morning to Judge Charles B. Elwell. The canvassing board, led by E. P. O'Brien and including Tom Merkle and Dan D. Sullivan, completed the ballot count about 3:30 yesterday and sought advice on Precinct 11 after 5 o'clock in the presence of contesting parties.
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Silver Bow County
Charles B. Elwell
Havre
County Board of Election
Elwell
Frank Riley
J. J. Lynch
E. P. O'Brien
Tom Merkle
Dan D. Sullivan
Phil O'Donnell
Montana Snow Forecast Tuesday and Wednesday Update
Snow expected across Montana Tuesday with potential lingering snow into Wednesday. Warmer air likely in the extreme west Tuesday and east of the divide Wednesday, shaping a mixed pattern across the state.
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Montana
West
Senate Aims to Permit Arms Embargo on Spain via Neutrality Act
Senator Key Pittman signaled a quick shift in policy to let Congress pass a resolution authorizing the President to embargo arms to Spain. He noted the clash over defining civil war and said the measure could name Spain specifically, with a broader amendment possible later if agreed.
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Washington
U.P
Congress
Spain
Key Pittman
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Pittman
A. Walton Moore
State Department
Army Flyers Die in Plane Crash at Rantoul
An army pursuit ship from Chanute field crashed within Rantoul city limits today killing two flyers Capt. Reginald Gillespie aged 35 and Sergt. Clarence Sudduth aged 36. They were on routine patrol over a payroll train at low altitude when the accident occurred.
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Rantoul
Ill
Chanute Field
Reginald Gillespie
Clarence Sudduth
Montana honors new governor Roy Ayers at capitol reception
At Helena's capitol a gala public reception welcomed Gov Roy E Ayers who began life on a ranch and just took office after his first message to the Twenty fifth state assembly. His father George Ayers administered the oath earlier this morning as four generations gathered for the brief ceremony.
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Lewistown
Roy E. Ayers
Montana
Ayers
Helena
Governor Ayers
Arthur W. Ayers
Arthur W. Ayers Jr
Jack Shields
Arthur Ayers
Montana Supreme Court
25Th Legislative Assembly
Senate
House
Sam W. Mitchell
C. F. Morris
D. Rolph
Liberty County
Barrymores in dispute as John ends Elaine power of attorney
Hollywood report says John Barrymore filed two county records canceling Elaine Barrie Powers of Attorney and revoking a prior grant to Aaron Sapiro. The couple, codenamed Ariel and Caliban, remain apart after a New Year's Eve quarrel and show no signs of reconciliation. Elaine isolates and hints that the next move depends on John.
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Hollywood
Calif
John Barrymore
Elaine Barrie
Caliban
County Recorder’s Office
Miss Barrie
Aaron Sapiro
Sapiro
Barry
Barrymore
General Motors Won't Recognize Any Union as Sole Bargaining Agent
Alfred P. Sloan Jr. announced GM will not recognize a single union as the sole bargaining agency. The notice declares workers need not join any union for employment and outlines GM's stance on representation, wages, and a 40 hour week. The message targets domestic manufacturing plants and addresses the union dispute with the United Automobile Workers.
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New York
Alfred P. Sloan Jr
General Motors
United Automobile Workers of America
General Motors Corporation
Coutts Public School Destroyed by Fire
A blaze in Coutts Alberta destroyed the public school, a five classroom and auditorium building, in subzero weather. The loss was about 30000 dollars and origin of the fire remains undetermined. The structure was insured and a local fire brigade fought the flames against a strong north wind.
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Coutts
Alta
Alberta
Governor Ayers Addresses Legislature in Inaugural Speech
Montana's 25th Legislature opens a 60 day session as Democrat majorities take control in both chambers. Governor Roy E. Ayers urges tax relief and a leaner state budget while calling for reforms to an ill balanced tax system and to consider reductions in appropriations without waste. The assembly convenes and hears the inaugural address in a joint session.
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Helena
Roy E. Ayers
Montana General Assembly
House
Montana
Governor Ayers Calls Special Election for Senate Seat
Helena Jan 4 Governor Roy E Ayers issued a proclamation calling a special election in Sanders County to replace Ray Shannon who resigned his seat Shannon quit as state treasurer after taking oath The Senate began with two vacancies due to Shannon’s resignation and Senator Ernest Eaton’s illness in a Los Angeles hospital
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Helena
Roy. E. Ayers
Sanders County
Ray N. Shannon
Shannon
Senate
Ernest Eaton
Yellowstone County
Los Angeles
Europe on brink of general war as Spain crisis deepens
Nazi warships patrol the Bay of Biscay while Germany halts Socialist merchant ships in retaliation for Palos capture. Basques ready heavy coastal artillery near Bilbao as Britain orders 17 warships in Spanish waters to shield empire trade. French observers call it undeclared war amid Franco tension. arbitration possible.
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Associated Press
Europe
Bay of Biscay
Berlin
Bilbao
Koenigsberg
Graf Spee
Great Britain
Mining City Plans Annual Roosevelt Ball
Preliminary plans for the Roosevelt birthday ball on January 30 were discussed at a courthouse meeting led by Chairman Paul J. Erler. A second meeting will gather representatives from about 200 Butte organizations to select a hall and finalize arrangements.
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H. Pissot
Hall
Paul J. Erler
Butte
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