Roosevelt Takes Oath as He Charts New Economic Aid
Franklin D. Roosevelt stood bareheaded in the rain to take the oath and vow a second term devoted to helping the economically unhappy. Up to 200000 watched as the Capitol crowd faced slanting showers and a noisy canopy, with many leaving as the address pressed on. The speech urged relief for the ill housed and ill nourished and framed democracy as capable of meeting the nation’s social problems.
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Arkansas
Senate proposes nonpartisan county elections and temperance commission
Helena January 20. Nonpartisan elections for county officials and a new state temperance commission were outlined. The Senate passed S B 11 lowering school bond election validation from 51 to 40 percent. A primary and general election ballot without party designation for county offices was proposed, with top two vote getters advancing to the general election.
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Butte Suffered Under Bitter Cold Wave This Week
The cold wave in Butte led to two deaths and many hardships. John Panyon, 21, of 1831 Grand Avenue, an attendant at a local service station, was found dead in a car near the Montana School of Mines. Hugh Malloy, 30, was found in a snowdrift on the south side. Four others had narrow escapes, including M. W. Mitchell and Ward Thompson Jr. Road conditions were hazardous as county crews battled drifting snow and blocked highways.
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School of Mines
Companion
Butte
Elk Park
Montana School of Mines
Grand Avenue
Hugh Malloy
Butte-Dillon
M. W. Mitchell
Dillon
Ward Thompson Jr
West
Platinum Street
Panyon
County Surveyor’s Office
Perkins Seeks Resumption of GM UAW Strike Talks
Secretary Perkins after talks with General Motors officials expresses hope negotiations between GM and the United Automobile Workers may resume. She and Governor Murphy of Michigan, with conciliator James Dewey, discuss the break in talks and aim for a fair, mutually satisfactory settlement. John L. Lewis has led the strike effort to secure union recognition.
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Perkins
General Motors
Corporation
United Automobile Workers
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Committee For Industrial Organizations
Lewis
Auto Workers
Miss Perkins
Murphy
Wage Increase for Anaconda Miners Takes Effect Today
Wages in the Anaconda company mines in Butte Anaconda and Great Falls rise 25 cents a day with the morning shift under a contract provision tied to copper prices. Miners now earn 5.50 a day mechanics 6.25. About 10 000 workers affected. If copper stays at 13 cents for 30 days a further 25 cent raise is planned.
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Anaconda
Great Falls
Anaconda Hosts Montana and Western Ski Jumping Carnival
Snow conditions are ideal as Anaconda prepares for a two day ski jumping carnival featuring national champions. Casper Oimoen heads the work with Snow boat packing and club crews ready to finish by Friday night. Thirty three jumpers are signed to compete including George Kotlarek and James Hendrickson.
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Anaconda Ski Club
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Chicago
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Duluth
James Hendrickson
Central Lake
Mich
Mob surrounds Monroe jail over trooper killing suspect
Alcida Benoit known as a parole violator and fugitive was captured by two state troopers and taken to Monroe County jail after forcing a farmer and son to drive him to the city. A threatening crowd gathered outside the jail as police moved to secure the suspect in the shooting of State Trooper Richard Hammond.
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Frenchy) Benoit
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Here
Russell Moore
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Balog
Moore
Harry Nelson
Bishop Gallagher Dies at 70 After Influenza
Detroit news reports Bishop Michael J. Gallagher age 70 died after influenza a week. He had been a frequent defender of Father Charles E. Coughlin in political controversies and slipped into a coma before the Providence hospital death.
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Michael J. Gallagher
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Montana liquor control changes proposed in bill
House to consider sweeping changes in state liquor control as urged by Gov. Roy E. Ayers. The 85 page bill outlines a yearly liquor permit fee and other reforms to reorganize enforcement and licensing in Montana. Legislation is introduced by Rep. J. F. Holecek of Fergus County.
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J. F. Holecek
Fergus County
United Press
West Coast Cold Grips West as Floods Plague East
A West Coast cold wave brings sub freezing nights to California citrus growers who rely on orchard heaters amid losses estimated at 15 to 20 million dollars. The East endures continuing floods and snowbound peril as Pacific Northwest records plummet and Salt Lake City reports over 20 inches of snow.
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Los Angeles
Dog Sled Relays Miner With Appendicitis From Washington Mine
Four men with a dog team carry Frederick White, an appendicitis patient from the Azurite mine, to Robinson Creek where emergency care was planned. Dr E T Murdock accompanies the expedition through deep snow and passes toward Winthrop for hospital transport.
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Winthrop
E. T. Murdock
Cascade Mountains
Murdock
William McCoombe
Charles Eikendall
WPA Workers Allowed to Make Up Hours in Cold
WPA_EMPLOYEES in district No 4 may make up hours if subzero weather prevents reporting today. James Combo, district supervisor, announced the emergency order covering 17 Western Montana counties. Supervisory employees are exempt. workers may report for duty as usual or reschedule.
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WPA
James Combo
Mr. Combo
Montana
Butte Records Below Zero Temps at Jensen Drug Store
An official Tycos thermometer at Jensen Drug Store on South Montana Street in Butte logged yesterday hourly temperatures dipping below zero. Readings show extended subzero levels across the day with brief fluctuations.
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Butte
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Butte Boy Is Frozen to Death and Frostbite Toll Rises
John Panyon, 21, died after being found frozen to death in a stalled car near the Orphan Girl mine as Arctic weather persisted in Butte. Ward Thompson Jr., 28, endured severe frostbite and exhaustion after aiding Panyon and returning home for help, while M. W. Mitchell, 38, of Dillon, recovered with frozen hands and ears. Mack Reese, 36, of Dillon, was also involved as the cold cut deeper into the night.
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Butte
Panyon
Grand Avenue
Orphan Girl
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West Platinum Street
John
At &J. James’ Hospital
M. W. Mitchell
Dillon
Ranch
Mack Reese
Routine City Council Meeting Approves Late Year Bills
City council last night approved November and December bills totaling 26 038 68. Silver Bow legislators urged cooperation to remove undesirable spots within three blocks of the new Butte high school and pledged support for related state bills. An item on a 24 garage rent drew debate as Aldermen Sullivan and Fitzpatrick called for an investigation into the garage contract through the city engineer’s department.
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First Ward
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Second Ward
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