Kiwanis Hears International President 28 Road Projects Will Be Contracted
Helena readers learn that by March Montana will see about 3.5 million dollars in road improvements under way with 14 projects contracted January 23 and another 14 on February 26. The plan relies on a 1.6 million dollar loan from the congressional emergency act plus forest and public lands funds and unmatchable allocations. Engineering work in the state department is advancing as the highway program resumes progress.
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Helena
State Highway Commission
Montana
W. H. Lynch
Federal Bureau of Public Roads
Federal Bureau
O.S. Warden
State Department
Senate approves 15 million for drought famine loans
The Senate voted to appropriate 15 million dollars for human food loans to farmers in 21 drought states, amid ongoing relief controversy with President Hoover. A 45 million dollar House bill for farm stock feed and equipment loans was also advanced, with the Senate adding a 15 million amendment and restricting benefits by state rather than county.
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Herbert Little
Washington
U.P
Senate
Hoover
House
Arkansas
Secretary of Agriculture
Hyde
John Q. Tilson
Supreme Court Upholds Death Sentences for Bank Bandits
In an en banc ruling the state supreme court affirms the murder convictions of three Manter Kansas bank bandits and orders their execution during the week of January 31. The justices describe the attackers as heartless merciless and cold blooded murderers.
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Denver
State Supreme Court
Manter
Kan
Tornado Hits North Carolina Town Causing Injuries
A tornado swept across Rockingham county north of Yanceyville this afternoon demolishing several buildings unroofing others and injuring at least two persons according to early reports from the scene.
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Yanceyville
N. C
Rockingham County
Here
Bandits Disarm Officer Loot Money Truck at Merch Mart
Mounted Patrolman Michael Storen was attacked in front of the Merchandise Mart as two robbers disarmed him and looted an armored money truck after forcing private guards to surrender with shotguns. The heist occurred in view of bystanders.
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Chicago
Michael Storen
Merchandise Mart
Euleciablles
Storen
Liberalized World War Vets Act Proposed by American Legion
Washington reports Chairman Johnson plans to introduce a bill to amend the World War veterans act in 34 ways. It would boost pension rates, provide hospitalization for all veterans, extend temporary dependency allowances to dependents of permanently disabled, and expand widows and orphans' pensions. Opposition from Ways and Means Chair Hawley delays hearings. Garner of Texas introduces cash payment bill.
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Washington
Johnson
House Veterans Committee
American Legion
Legion
Hawley
Ways and Means Committee
Garner
Texas
Weir's First Pinch Is for Intoxication
On the first day of Sheriff Larry Weir's administration, Undersheriff Jim Peoples responds to a drunken disturbance in the 300 block East Granite Street. Deputies Tyvi and Budrick arrest James Duffy for drunkenness and book him at the county jail.
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Jim Peoples
Sheriff's Office
Larry Weir
Peoples
Granite Street
Tyvi
Budrick
Refund Demands From Speakeasy Propr proprietors in Great Falls
Eight alleged speakeasy operators seek $6,000 in refunds from the city after Chief Gaunt and five officers were discharged. They argue the fines and bonds were illegal under a federal verdict convicting the officers of conspiracy to violate prohibition laws. Byron de Forest filed the demand with the city council citing the ruling.
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Great Falls
Ray M. Gaunt
A. J. Fousek
Byron de Forest
de Forest
Girl Mother and Two Boys Captured After Bank Hold-Up Attempt
Mrs America Longworth a 19-year-old Monroe mother said she needed money for her seven month old baby and was captured in a woods with two young men after an unsuccessful Monroe National Bank hold up. Bank cashier Austin Smith identified the trio as the would be robbers. the youths Noel Craft 16 Rex Wireman 20 both Middletown. Smith said a machine gun was used by one youth and a revolver by the woman, who fired but the shot did no harm.
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Monroe
Ohio
America Longworth
Franklin
Monroe National Bank
Austin Smith
Noel Craft
Rex Wireman
Middletown
Smith
Multitude Pays Tribute to Joffre in French Lying-in-State
Paris observers describe dawn crowds gathering at the military school to pay homage beside Marshal Joseph Joffre's bier. The procession grew to a vast throng spilling onto the Champ de Mars as women and children joined in a solemn tribute to the defender of Paris.
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Paris
Joseph Jacques Joffre
France
Champ de Mars
Dark Twins Challenge San Quentin Parole Board
In San Quentin California on January 5 a puzzling case involves twins Ernest and Elgin Carson two black men who resemble each other closely Both claimed innocence when parole officials asked for explanations The board and guards faced the dilemma of not knowing which twin committed infractions leading to both receiving black marks 作
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San Quentin
Cal
San Quentin Penitentiary
Ernest
Elgin Carson
Elgin
Kiwanis District Convention Closes After Banquet Dance
The eighth annual Kiwanis district convention concluded with 19 clubs in attendance. Ray M. Crosman of Omaha, international president, installed officers and spoke on Kiwanis continued community building. Dr. F A Thomson of Butte was toastmaster and Rev. Charles Cole gave the invocation. Continued on Page 2.
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Kiwanis Club
Ray M. Crosman
Omaha
F. A. Thomson
Butte Club
Charles Cole
Thomson
Joseph F. Patterson
Kiwanis
Crossman
Flight to Bermuda Delayed by Weather and Equipment
Norfolk, Va. January 5. Mrs Beryl Hart and Lieutenant William MacLaren delayed resumption of their payload flight to Paris via Bermuda and the Azores until Wednesday morning due to storm reports and navigation equipment issues. The crew expected takeoff from the Hampton Roads naval air station once skies clear and planned to proceed to Paris via Bermuda and the Azores.
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Norfolk
Beryl Hart
William 8. MacLaren
Paris
Bermuda
Azores
Atlantic
Naval Station
New York
MacLaren
Scouting Fleet
South Ward
Pershing Reveals Clemenceau’s View of Argonne Swamping
General Pershing recalls Clemenceau’s concern over American forces swamped in the Argonne and describes the battle’s hard fighting phase. He notes strong German counter-attacks, heavy artillery, and the need for tanks and artillery support to hold gains.
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Pershing
Clemenceau
Argonne Forest
Theater Fires Amid Protests Over All Quiet in Vienna
Arson joined protests against the American film All Quiet on the Western Front as a Vienna theater scheduled to show it was set ablaze but contained to the projection room. In Germany the film was banned by censors after riots sparked by Nazi demonstrations.
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Vienna
Germany
Austria
Board of Censors
Nomination for alderman to be offered in Parker case
At Wednesday’s Butte council meeting Alderman Fred Christy will nominate Joseph Parker to fill the Fourth Ward seat after the death of Herman Blank. Parker, a Democrat, is a Butte Anaconda businessman and World War I veteran. He came to Montana 22 years ago and worked seven years for Hennessy in Butte and Anaconda.
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Butte
Joseph Parker
Fred Christy
Herman Blank
Parker
Butte and Anaconda
Stephan Parker
Stewart
Democratic Party
Montana
Christy
Hennessy Company
Anaconda
Aviatrices Worry Over Shiny Noses In Endurance Flight
Los Angeles report notes Bobby Trout and Edna May Cooper risk nose shine and lack of mirror while extending a refueling endurance attempt. The pair pressed past 24 hours with five contacts as they chase the 41 hour 16 minute record held by Trout and Elinor Smith.
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Los Angeles
Bobby Trout
Edna May Cooper
Miss Trout
Elinor Smith
Montana Twentysecond legislature faces 60 day session
Gov. J. E. Erickson will address the Montana Twentysecond legislative assembly as it opens a 60 day session. Key issues include a $6,000,000 debenture proposal to speed road building and curb unemployment, potential highway tax warrant precedence, three mill educational levy disposal, a $3,000,000 bond issue for state institutions, drivers license appropriations, crime commission recommendations, and reapportionment of legislative representation after the recent census. The assembly, with 156 members, convened and elected leaders with a Republican majority.
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Supreme Court
Crime Commission
Assembly
San Francisco Rum Fatalities Prompt Police Probe
In San Francisco on January 5 two people died from suspected poison squor, the fourth and fifth deaths in 48 hours. Victims today were Charles Smith, 40, found in the street, and Robert Muller, 50, a clerk. Earlier victims included August Hinz, 56, a laundry wagon driver, and Margaret Fitzsimmons, a chorus girl.
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San Francisco
Charles Smith
Robert Muller
August Hinz
Margaret Fitzsimmons
Mont Weather Forecast For Tuesday And Wednesday
Montana forecast calls for partly cloudy conditions on Tuesday and Wednesday with probable light snow in the western portion. Temperatures expected to remain steady with little change.
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Montana
Typhoon toll in Philippines rises. 82 dead 50 missing
Manila radio reports 82 killed and 50 missing after a central Philippines typhoon. Wires down and roads blocked hinder rescue as fishermen perish in Leyte and Cebu. Damage exceeds 500000 on Leyte and 250000 on Cebu with fears of further casualty tallies.
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Manila
Central
Philippine Islands
Leyte
Cebu
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Janette McKellar
Camp Fire Girls’ Organization
Miss McKellar
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Gamer's Tea Room
J. K. Heslet
Dole
North Carolina
Chicago Bandits
Weir
Speakeasy
Great Falls Council
Dark Twins
Ray M. Crossman
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Preshing
Ace
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J. E. Erickson
Twenty- Second
Legislative Assembly
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