Roosevelt program unclear as cabinet waits
The nation faces uncertainty while awaiting the Roosevelt cabinet and program. The Stimson doctrine is reaffirmed in a cooperative transition, but internal party divisions and inflation fears cloud the outlook. Huey Longists and critics mill about as Roosevelt’s debt plan promises orderly adjustment.
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State Department
Stimson
Washington
Democratic Party
Huey Longs
Sebbes
Huey
Mr. Roosevelt
Huey Long
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Hoover Roosevelt plan praised as world issue by Borah
Washington discussion over Hoover and Roosevelt debt talks with Britain drew praise from Senator Borah as a path to global economic recovery while Senator Robinson urged focus on U S needs and warned of possible cancellation. The debate contrasted with Minority Leader Robinson’s call for hearing Britain. Separately North Dakota Sen W E Martin proposed secession of 39 states to form a separate country.
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U.P
Hoover
Roosevelt
Great Britain
Senate
William E. Borah
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Borah
Bora
Robinson
Indiana
Europe
Arkansas
Britain
United Press
W. E. Martin
North Dakota
Finals Set Today at Glare Park Butte Ice Carnival
Butte Montana hosts the 15th annual ice carnival with trial heats run yesterday and finals this afternoon starting 1 30 at Clark Park. Boys and girls compete age graded events, plus dog derby exhibitions, fancy skating, speed tests and relay races for Butte and Anaconda high schools. Thousands watch the winter showcase in the Northwest.
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Butte
Clark Park
Montana
Northwest
Anaconda
Elderly Mining City Couple Is United in Death
In Butte two elderly spouses, William Lampson 68 and Emma Lampson 71, died within days of each other after a life together. William’s body lay at Sherman & Reed chapel as relatives decided final arrangements. Emma died after asking about her husband, tying their yearslong companionship with a shared fate.
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Butte
South Atlantic Street
William Lampson
Lampson
Sherman & Reed
Grim Reaper
Emma Lampson
Bannack
John O'Neil
Frank Fisher
Roosevelt Eyes GOP Independents for Cabinet Post
President-elect Roosevelt plans to appoint a Republican independent to his cabinet and may offer the interior secretary post to Senator Bronson Cutting of New Mexico. The insurgent faction also opposes D Young for the same post and suggested Senator Thomas J Walsh of Montana, a Democrat, instead. Roosevelt discussed cabinet placements while in Washington this week.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Bronson B. Cutting
New Mexico
D. Young
Vo.te.y
Thomas J. Walsh
Montana
Senate
Mrs. Roosevelt Stays with Plane Through Bad Weather
Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt chose to remain aboard an airliner despite doubtful weather to keep a Chicago speaking engagement. The Newark to Chicago flight landed safely in Cleveland where she continued by train. She chatted with two fellow passengers and projected calm, noting she was “used to this.”
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
Cleveland
Chicago
United Air Line
League of Women Voters
Roosevelt
Atlanta
New York
Simplification Push Threatens Farm Relief Bill Changes
Senate Agriculture Committee members weigh stripping five of seven subsidized crops from the domestic allotment plan. They consider preserving only wheat and cotton while leaving the acreage reduction feature uncertain, signaling a clash over the bill’s core price-boosting aims.
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Solons
Washington
House
Senate Agriculture Committee
Baby tornado sweeps through Adair village
A small tornado cut a path along Adair's main street injuring no one, smashing window panes and overturning several small buildings. Local authorities reported no injuries after the incident on January 21.
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Adair
Okla
Montana Weekend Forecast Brings Snow in West and Warmer Southeast
Partly cloudy Sunday and Monday across Montana with occasional snow in the extreme west. Warmer conditions expected in the southeast portion.
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Montana
Braking Failure Triggers Five-Ton Truck Runaway
A five ton truck, speeding from Centerville, charged through Main Street toward Granite and Broadway before finally stopping five blocks south of Park. The brakes failed on the Centerville hill. pedestrians fled as the vehicle narrowly avoided collisions in the busy business district.
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Main Street
Centerville
Granite Street
Broadway
Park
Park Street
League committee to report on Sino-Jap fuss without consulting nations
The League of Nations assembly committee of 19 decided to prepare a report on conciliation efforts between China and Japan without considering the two nations' views. Japan's refusal to accept the settlement plan prompted the move.
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League
League of Nations Assembly Committee of 19
China
Japan
Galloping Gallows Ready for Choteau Condemned Man
Dusty but neatly boxed gallows stored for a 250 mile trip to hang George Hoffman in Choteau if the state supreme court denies his appeal. Montana law requires execution in the county of conviction. Butte and Silver Bow county gallows have a history of use and borrowings.
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Silver Bow County
George Hoffman
Choteau
State Supreme Court
Butte
Boulder
Montana
Clantanas
Roosevelt via Muscle Shoals Power Plant Tour
President-Elect Roosevelt toured the idle 150 million dollar wartime power and nitrate plant at Muscle Shoals Alabama and pledged to return to see the valley’s power potential used fully. Senator Norris watched as Roosevelt spoke of future government operation and legislative directions.
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Roosevelt
Warm Springs
Tennessee
Muscle Shoals
Wilson Dam
Florence
Norris
Nebraska
Coolidge
Hoover
George
Roosevelt Aims to Aid Forgotten Man at Jackson Dinner
Montana's J Bruce Kremer praised President Roosevelt's aims in a Jackson Day dinner at the Silver Bow club. He said the coming Democratic administration would pursue relief for the less fortunate and restore prosperity. Kremer called Roosevelt's pursuit of national service and prayerful leadership, noting his White House mission.
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J. Bruce Kremer
Silver Bow Club
Montana
Roosevelt
White House
Democrats Fete Return of Party Power in Montana Assembly
In Helena and Butte, Democrats celebrate the return of party control as the Montana assembly begins its session. With 42 Senate and 48 House bills introduced, leaders say progress is solid and major needs are being addressed. Republican Sen. Kane notes the Senate is farther ahead than he recalls.
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Helena
Montana Assembly
Butte
Senate
House
Assembly
Tom Kane
40 States Ratify Norris Amendment Gain in Senate Reform
United Press reports indicate 35 states have ratified the Norris amendment to move up presidential inaugurations and end lame duck sessions. Wisconsin and Ohio act soon while Georgia Colorado and Utah advance. The measure aims to ban wait-periods for new Congress and curb late-life lobbying and patronage, promoting immediate legislative work after elections.
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Raymond Clapper
Washington
U.P
Senate
Congress
Historic Foundation
United Press
Wisconsin
House
Ohio
Georgia
Colorado
Utah
Norris
Huey Long
George Norris
Nebraska
Dr Shanley tapped to help wipe out Bourbon debt
The Democratic National Committee faces a $750,000 deficit from recent campaigns and plans a joint effort by states to clear the debt before Roosevelt takes office. Montana’s share is $4,000, with Dr T J B Shanley named chair of the Montana committee.
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DR. Shanley
Democratic National Committee
Roosevelt
Montana
James
A. Farley
Br. T. J. B. Shanley
Mr. Farley
Chicago
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