Roosevelt drafts broad social security program for Congress
President Roosevelt outlines a five phase social security plan in a 30 thousand word report. The proposal envisions unemployment insurance financed by payroll tax, multiple old age pension structures, aid for independent children, expanded public health service, and re employment support. Some officials estimate the program could reach one in five Americans, with means tests and cost sharing debated among officials and employers.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
United States
Montana Legislature Pushes Nonpartisan County Officials Budget Reform
Montana senators propose a rigid budget law to bind future sessions and move county officials to nonpartisan elections. The measure aims to curb discretionary appropriations and back constitutional limits, while other bills address public utility valuations and housing loans.
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Denver and
Leadville
Colo
Goza
Helena Insurance
Dan J. Murr
A. J. Plumer
Treasure
Henry Thien
Golden Valley
W. L. Hammond
Wibaux
Montana
Judiciary
Senate
Kelsey
Lucille Rohrigas Ee
George Swertelle
Montana Senate
T. J. Bushell
Lois Emhoff
Clifford Daws
L. C. Keister
Mary Walker
Governor lauds Anaconda ski carnival showpiece
Governor Frank Cooney and wife praise Anaconda for launching a major winter carnival. They witnessed 180 foot and 196 foot ski jumps by Casper Oimoen and Alf Engen, raving that Montana should capitalize on its recreational resources and rival Ashton Idaho’s dog derby. The event drew Ted Collins of Anaconda, the state purchasing agent, who calls it superior to Lake Placid.
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Anaconda
Frank Cooney
Sheep Gulch
Casper Oimoen
Alf Engen
Ted Collins
Lake Placid
Cooney
Montana
Ashton
Idaho
Markets Tremble as Supreme Court Gold Ruling Expected
Anxiety over the coming supreme court decision unsettles world markets with stocks grains and cotton sinking while the dollar strengthens. Officials and bankers discuss inflation tactics and a cheaper dollar as Morgenthau meets Hull and the president.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Senate
Glass
Virginia
Congress
United States
Pythians and Sisters Set Tonight for Joint Officer Installations
Joint installation of officers by two Knights of Pythian lodges and two Pythian Sisters temples is planned at St. George hall Centerville. Damon No. 1 Calanthe No. 49 and Calanthe No. 3 Silver Bow No. 20 will install officers led by E F Jordan deputy grand chancellor with Richard Edwards grand prelate Archie Bowden grand master at arms. Norman B Lyle in charge. The event includes a brief Ca lanthe business session at 7 30 and a dance with Miss Audrey Menhenett assisting for the Sisters lodges.
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Knights of Pythian
St. George Hall
Centerville
Calanthe
Silver Bow
E. F. Jordan
Chan
Cellor
Richard Edwards
Archie Bowden
Norman
Lyle
Calanthe Lodge
Audrey Menhenett
Damon Lodge No
Ed F. Jordan
Loughran
Thomas Cox Jr
Escola
Continuance of Work Relief Urged by Butler in Montana
Dr. W. J. Butler, Montana relief administrator, urged continued work relief and backed the Montana water conservation board as eastern Montana’s eventual salvation. He warned direct relief harms morale and quoted that relief measures must uplift human life, health, and happiness. He noted federal relief totals since 1932 and that 26,790 cases cover 89,980 people, with average family assistance of $29 monthly.
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Helena
Montana
W. J. Butler
Montana Relief Commission
Montana Water Conservation Board
Butler
Assembly
CWA
FERA
Snow totals rise in Butte district drift depths grow
More than an inch of snow fell in the 24 hours ending at 7 last night. The weatherman estimates about seven inches on average across the Butte district with drifts several feet deep in mountain gulches. Temperatures ranged from 24 above to 5 below.
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Butte
Four Germans Travel to Testify in Lindbergh Kidnapping Trial
At Flemington New Jersey four witnesses from Europe arrive to counter Hauptmann defense claims that a gang killed baby Charles A Lindbergh Jr. Names withheld but two likely Bavarians Pincus and Hanna Fisch are noted as connected. The defense centers on Isidor Fisch’s alleged role and the $14,600 ransom.
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United Press
Hunterdon County
Flemington
N. J
New Jersey
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Germany
Hauptmann
Charlies
Augustus Lindbergh Jr
Pincus
Hanna Fisch
Bavaria
Isidor Fisch
Yorkville
New York City
Charles A. Lindbergh Jr
Winter Carnival Queen Crowned At Anaconda Fete
Gov. Cooney presided as Katharine McCarthy of Anaconda was crowned winter carnival queen at a Daly Gym coronation. A 5,000 strong crowd witnessed ski jumps dog derby and tobogganing while a colorful street parade and performances by local groups preceded the ball. The day featured a wrestling card headlined by Jumping Joe Savoldi with Fireman Jack Forsgren as the Canadian champ. Unofficial derby heat results put Ray Peterson of St Anthony Idaho winning heat one for Butte teams.
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Montana Standard
F. H. Cooney
Katherine McCarthy
Anaconda
Daly Gymnasium
Idaho
Cooney
Butte
Butte Knights of Pythias Band
Butte Eagles
Anacondans
Joe Savoldi
Jack Forsgren
Vancouver
B. C
Ray Peterson
St. Anthony
Carnival Program Opens With Ski Jumping And Wrestling
The carnival schedule lists events on Wednesday January 16 including 1:00 p.m. professional and amateur ski jumping 2:00 p.m. a card party for women at the Montana hotel finals in Anaconda junior skating races 6:00 p.m. all state Exchange club ladies night at the Montana hotel 8:00 p.m. wrestling card with Savoldi and Foregren main event at Daly gym and a 9:00 p.m. carnival dance at the Montana hotel.
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Montana Hotel
All-state Exchange Club
Savoldi
Foregren
Daly Gym
Mercy flight carries ill mother to remote Alaska outpost
Anchorage January 15. Pilot W H Barnhill flies alone over mountains to aid Mrs. George Sheppard wife of Mountain Village postmaster who lies gravely ill at Chevak 500 miles west of Anchorage. Doctor Corthell asks medicines. Barnhill carries them en route via McGrath to a Chevak rescue with a guide for the last leg.
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Anchorage
Alaska
U.P
W. H. Barnhill
George Sheppard
Mountain Village
Shevak
Corthell
Sheppard
Chevak
Passenger Train Stalled by Snow in Colorado Passes
Three Denver and Rio Grande Western trains, one with passengers, were stalled tonight atop two mile mountain passes in a water storm. Rail workers said passengers are safe, steam remains up, and food is believed on board.
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Alamosa
Colo
Colorado
Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad
Kansas House Backs Reestablishing Capital Punishment
Topeka Kansas January 15 The Kansas house of representatives approved with little debate bills to reestablish capital punishment and the gallows, abolished by the state in 1907.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
House of Representatives
Montana Weather Forecast Snow Likely Midweek
Occasional snow expected across Montana on Wednesday and possibly Thursday. Warmer temperatures likely in the northeast portion, bringing a brief change in conditions for early week travel and activities.
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Montana
Plane expert is novice on mayors
A Newark mayor received three California oranges from aviator Jimmy Doolittle after a transcontinental flight. He kept two and sent one to Mayor La Guardia, explaining the transfer in a letter. The unusual exchange highlights local officials involved in a historic aviation moment.
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Newark
N. J
Jimmy Doolittle
la Guardia
New York
Elenstein
Eilenstein
No Sissy Indoor Rinks for Fancy Skater at Anaconda
Gordon Thompson of Banff praises Montana s first annual winter sports carnival running through next Sunday as the largest and best in the United States. He complains outdoor shows are rare, while many indoor events lack rugged athletes and proper facilities for winter sports.
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Anaconda
Gordon Thompson
Banff
Alberta
Montana
United States
Thompson
Friction Between Bonus Act Allies Seen Amid Split Over Funding
Congressional advocates for the Patman cash bonus bill plan to organize for enactment despite Legion support for the Vinson measure. Rep Patman says allies will meet on Thursday to unite, while National Commander Belgrano pledges no compromise for Vinson. The split centers on funding with Vinson relying on treasury funds and Patman proposing non‑interest bearing notes.
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Washington
Patman
Vinson
American Legion
Texas
Frank N. Belgrano
Explosion survivors recall McGee’s narrow escape in 1895 blast
At Butte’s 1895 explosion reunion, Dave McGee recalled dismounting from his rig on the wrong side to cover a sick horse before a three alarm fire. The blast shoved debris through the street as the horse shielded the driver, sacrificing itself and leaving McGee alive but shaken.
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Dave McGee
Butte
Butte Fire Department
McGee
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