Veterans rolls to shrink under Roosevelt economy plan
Washington reports a major cut in veterans benefits as the Roosevelt economy plan halves 1934 appropriations. About 387,000 World War I veterans and 74,000 Spanish American War veterans lose disability allowances, with thousands of emergency retired officers also removed from rolls. The 1934 veterans administration budget stands at 602,838,000, including 20,850,000 for non veteran activities.
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Washington
Pri
Veterans’ Administration
Orphan Girl and Emma Mines to Reach Full Zinc Output
The Orphan Girl mine will produce 400 tons of zinc ore daily with 350 workers on half-time, while the Emma mine is being prepared to reach 250 tons by July 15 with 300 workers. Domestic Manganese and Development orders 900 tons of Emma ore for Ohio Ferro-Alloys, marking a second order in two months.
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Orphan Girl
W. B. Daly
Anaconda Company
Emma
Mr. Daly
Ohio Ferro-Alloys Company
Philo
Ohio
Policy obstacles block any push to raise world prices
The article argues no conference proposal seems capable of raising world prices. It notes many plans require wide international cooperation unlikely to occur. It critiques governments outside the United States for lacking will, citing Britain and France as not pursuing bold anti-deflation measures.
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United States
Montana Declares July 3 a Legal Holiday
Governor Frank H. Cooney proclaims Monday July 3 a legal holiday in Montana. Banks and public offices close. workers receive a vacation from Saturday night to Wednesday morning as industrial recovery progresses nationwide. He notes signs of economic improvement and calls for formal acknowledgment of in national progress.
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Helena
Montana
Frank H. Cooney
Man Wanted In Lindbergh Kidnapping Held In Chicago
Lee Turner a 34 year old ex convict with a stop order on file at police HQ and marked Wanted in connection with the Lindbergh kidnapping was arrested by Detectives Roy Van Herik and James Brennahan as he left a restaurant in Chicago. The officers said Turner’s photo had appeared in a magazine as a possible suspect.
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Chicago
Lee Turner
Department of Justice
Roy van Herik
James Brennahan
Turner
Montana Wheat Farmers To Get Eight And Half Million
Spokane dispatch reports a proposed $25.3 million cash reward to Oregon Washington Idaho and Montana wheat growers for complying with a federal acreage reduction plan. Farmers must cut 1934 1935 plantings by 10 to 20 percent with cash from a 30 cent per bushel processing tax. payments to be split with two thirds by September 15 and the remainder next spring. Washington to receive $7.9 million Montana $8.5 million Idaho $5 million Oregon $3.9 million.
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Montana
Spokane
Wash
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
M. L. Wilson
California
Utah
Wilson
Burned Crops in Montana Receive Additional Relief
Moisture spread across Montana easing heat wave stress on fields. Last night and today showers, though light, fell over wide areas with Bozeman 0.35 inches, Kalispell 0.14, Miles City 0.01, and Great Falls 0.26. Miles City reached a high of 82 degrees.
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Montana
Miles City
Bozeman
Kalispell
Great Falls
Bump on head restores sight for blind student
Miss Mary Alice Sands, a University of Missouri graduate student blinded seven years after a canoe accident, regained sight when her head struck a restaurant booth post. Physicians said the impact released pressure that had dulled an optic nerve, restoring vision immediately.
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Columbia
Mary Alice Sand
National air races open today with daring flights anticipated
Los Angeles reports the 1933 national air races begin tomorrow at the municipal airport. Top pilots from the United States and Europe tune up as crowds prepare to witness a four day program of races exhibitions and aerial dares. More flyers await in New York for the start.
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Jimmy Doolittle
Cleveland
Los Angeles
Los Angeles Municipal
United States
Europe
New York
Jury Finds Jennings Guilty of Second Degree Murder
Joseph Henry Jennings a 33 year old negro was found guilty of second degree murder by a jury in Judge T E Downeys court last night sentence left to the court Jennings was convicted for fatally wounding Eugene R Robinson 50 negro during a knifing affray at the Silver City club last February 28 Robinson died days later The trial began Monday and the jury deliberated after 4 PM yesterday
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Joseph Henry Jennings
T. E. Downey
Jennings
Eugene R. Robinson
Silver City
Robinson
Widow of gangster Legs Diamond found dead in Brooklyn
Mrs. Alice Kenny Diamond widow of the famous gangster was found shot in the head in a Brooklyn apartment by building employee Arthur Bowie who entered with a pass key. She had been dead several days and no weapon was found. neighbors noted drawn shades and lights on for two days.
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Jack
New York
Alice Kenny Diamond
Jack “Legs” Diamond
Brooklyn
Diamond
Alice Kenny
Arthur Bowie
Kings County Hospital
City council considers three bids for street paving
Butte city officials received three bids for sealing street and alley work. Bids from J L McLaughlin of Great Falls and J C Maggie re and the C and FP Teaming Co of Butte were for plant mix road mix and penetration using crushed rock crushed gravel or granite sand. Committees will review the offers next Wednesday in a full council session.
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J. L. McLaughlin
Great Falls
J. C. Maguire
C. and FP. Teaming Company
Butte
Montana Weekend Weather Outlook
Unsettled conditions bring occasional showers on Saturday and Sunday. Cooler air moves into south central and extreme east portions of Montana by Sunday.
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Montana
Temporary Halt On Speculation In Money
London reports tentative agreement among United States Great Britain and gold bloc nations to stabilize exchange values and curb speculation. President Roosevelt’s approval awaited as officials from the gold bloc rush to Downing Street for signings before adjournment.
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London
U.P
United States
Great Britain
Europe
Roosevelt
Raymond Moley
America
No. 10 Downing Street
Roosevelt Backs Slow London Talks on Currency Stability
At Campobello Island Roosevelt shuns urgency in London currency talks and plans return to Washington aboard the cruiser Indianapolis. He argues the true money levels must be established by governments with budgets in balance, while offering no ultimatums and maintaining vacation tempo.
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Campobello Island
N. B
Roosevelt
London Parley
Washington Torrow
Indianapolis
America
London
France
United States
Great Britain
Hindenburg Warns Hitler Over Germany Church Clash
President Von Hindenburg writes to Hitler expressing grave concern about the church state conflict in Germany. He urges moderation and calls for negotiations with church representatives to avoid national damage and preserve unity.
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Berlin
Paul von Hindenburg
Adolf Hitler
Germany
Neudeck
East Prussia
Hitler
von Hindenburg
Wilhelm Frick
Church-State Union
Death sentence sustained for George Hoffman in 1932 murder
Helena dispatch reports that by a three to two vote the Montana Supreme Court sustained the death sentence for George Hoffman, convicted of murdering George Burrell, crippled cigar storekeeper, in 1932 at Chateau. If the governor does not intervene, Hoffman faces the gallows.
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Helena
State Supreme
Chateau
George Hoffman
George Burrell
Hoffman
Italian seaplanes begin voyage to Chicago from Orbetello
Twenty four seaplanes with 100 men started from Orbetello Airport at 5 44 a m on a planned formation flight headed for Chicago. General Italo Balbo commands the expedition with stops at Amsterdam Londonderry Reykjavik Sandwich Bay Labrador and Montreal en route.
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Orbetello
Italy
Here
Chicago
Italo Balbo
Amsterdam
Londonderry
Ireland
Reykjavik
Iceland
Sandwich Bay
Labrador
Montreal
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