Troops Rush North in Chinese Civil Strife
Rebellious southwest warlords press for war with Japan and topple Chiang Kai-shek regime. Canton officials elect Chen Chuang as commander in chief, defying Nanking orders to replace him. Canton defenses and trenches rise as Nanking forces mobilize northward from Tayu.
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Nanking
Hong Kong
U.P
Japan
Chiang Kai-Shek
Southwest Political Council
Kwangtung
Kwangsi
Kuomintang
National Peoples’ Party
Chen Chuang
Canton
Armed Forces of the
Chen
Yu Han-Mou
Tayu
Chiang
Holt Promises Investigation of Rowe Charge
Missoula Montana July 14 Gov Elmer Holt promised an investigation into charges by James H Rowe former Montana state highway commissioner that members used official positions for partisan purposes and coerced contractors to donate to campaigns Holt dismissed Roy Ayers Lewistown statement linking the Rowe allegations to Holt campaign and said such a charge would deserve gubernatorial inquiry
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
James H. Rowe
Montana State Highway Commission
Highway Commission
Elmer Holt
Roy Ayers
Lewistown
Rowe
Holt
Anaconda Honors R E Dwyer At Community Fete
More than 500 Anaconda residents gathered at the Montana hotel for a banquet and reception honoring Robert E. Dwyer, vice president and treasurer of Anaconda Copper Mining Company, with speeches, songs, and tributes from friends, allies, and the Dwyer family. Dan Dwyer, former mayor and pioneer in the smelter era, spoke as the crowd rose in applause, while local officials and out‑of‑town guests joined the celebration of Dwyer’s rise from modest beginnings to prominence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anaconda Company
Anaconda
Robert E. Dwyer
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Montana
Bob” Dwyer
Dan Dwyer
Bob Dwyer
Mr. Dwyers
Mr. Dwyer Jr
Mrs. Dwyer
Butte
Mr. Dwyer
Ladies’ Auxiliary of the American Legion
Charlie Towne
W. C. Wallace
Anaconda Council of the Business and Professional Men's Organization
T. J. McCarvel
Bob
R. E. Dwyer
Idaho
Wyoming
Life Insurance
United States
Canada
Honored in Anaconda
Anaconda residents receive recognition in a local honors list as community members are saluted for notable service and contributions to the town.
Housman Named Executive Head Of U Journal ism School
Dr. Robert L. Housman of Montana State University is appointed executive head of the university's journalism school. President George Finlay Simmons cites Dean Arthur L. Stone's heavy administrative load and plans for a new journalism building as reasons for the leadership change. Continued on page 2.
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Dean Stone
State University
Missoula
Robert L. Housman
Montana State University
School of Journalism
George Finlay Simmons
Simmons
State Board of Education
Helena
Arthur L. Stone
Montana
Dr. Housman
No upland game birds open in state except Lincoln county
Montana state Fish and Game commission bans open season on native upland birds statewide due to drought. Lincoln county retains a five day September 20 to 24 season for blue and ruffed grouse. About 75 percent of sportsmen petitioned for closure. birds still feed on grasshoppers and crickets per Warden Kenneth MacDonald.
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Helena
Lincoln County
Montana
State Fish and Game Commission
Kenneth MacDonald
MacDonald
Federal Reserve Raises Bank Reserve Requirements
The Federal Reserve Board tonight boosted reserve requirements for member banks by 50 percent effective August 15 to curb a credit expansion boom. Chairman Marriner Eccles cited nearly 3 billion dollars in excess reserves mostly from gold inflows, with expectations the surplus could rise to about 3.59 billion by August 15.
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Federal Reserve Board
Washington
Eccles
Extra appropriations approved for new high school building
The school board, in regular session last night, approved two extra appropriations for the new high school, appointed a new teacher, and awarded contracts to low bidders. Lovering and Long Botham were authorized to sink footings as deep as necessary to meet inspector requirements. A phone vote was ratified by board members.
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Lovering and Longbotham
Pos
Farm benefits to be sped in dry regions
AAA sources say part payment of soil conservation benefits to farmers in drought counties may be made in early fall. The inter-departmental committee discussed advance payments to help a $3 million WPA relief fund and reviewed feed supplies and grazing loan plans. Rexford Tugwell will depart for Bismarck to oversee drought relief.
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Washington
AAA
Inter-Departmental
Roosevelt
Rexford G. Tugwell
Bismark
N. D
Chester ©. Davis
Howard O. Tolley
19 Year-Old Brunette Aids Police in Des Moines Radio Theft Case
Doris Daily, 19, from San Francisco, identified a suspect linked to a 1929 Des Moines drugstore robbery after spotting him on a trolley car. The man, later revealed as John Mercer, admitted the alias Robert Reed. his brother Roy remains at large and another man known as Carl Wayne has been convicted.
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Doris Daily
Des Moines
Iowa
Dolores
Robert Reed
John Mercer
Tipton
Mercer
Roy
Carl Wayne
Miss Daily
Havre Police Chief Demoted on Charges of Neglecting Duty
Havre city officials oust Police Chief William N. Trudeau after a hearing. He is demoted to patrolman for neglect of duty and misconduct, including failure to ensure motorcycle use in traffic and improper handling of a recovered stolen car. The council also cites inaction against certain establishments at the mayor’s order. The ruling follows a police commission investigation and includes a detailed statement of findings.
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Havre
William N. Trudeau
City Police Commission
Orvil Stromberg
Police Commission
Nighttime Headlight Safety Drive Promotes Visibility
The Bureau of Safety in Butte Montana issues a boxed mailing urging drivers to check headlights. The note stresses clear headlights improve night visibility and reduce accidents on dim roads.
Heat Toll Near Three Thousand as Storms Hit Midwest
Cooling rains spread from the Northwest into drought areas as a 122 day heat spell pushes past 2,996 fatalities nationwide. Minnesota suffers 560 deaths amid a 11 day heat wave, while Minneapolis and St Paul record heavy rain and cooler temperatures. A Norwood wind storm damages property and St Paul airport reports 24 mph winds.
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Chicago
Minnesota
Twin Cities
Norwood
Minn
Minneapolis
St. Paul
St. Cloud
Breckenridge to Vote for Landon Knox in 1936 Election
Breckenridge a conservative Democrat who opposed Roosevelt in eastern primaries says he will vote for Gov. Alf Landon and Frank Knox. He conferred with Landon at Topeka and issued a statement pledging support, noting the circumstances favor Landon and Knox.
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Topeka
Kan
Henry L. Breckenridge
Roosevelt
Alf M. Landon
Frank Knox
Breckenridge
Woodrow Wilson
Landon
Knox
Montana Forecast: generally fair midweek
The Montana forecast calls for generally fair weather on Wednesday and Thursday with little change in temperatures. No significant precipitation is expected and conditions should remain mild across the state.
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Montana
Fear of Losing Heart Seen as Drought Menace
James W. Foley, poet and former Bismarck editor, warns drought in the upper Plains intensifies hardship. He cites 60,000 North Dakota families on relief and similar figures in South Dakota and eastern Montana. Heat up to 114 degrees in the Bismarck area worsens conditions.
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North Dakota
South Dakota
Montana
James W. Foley
Bismarck
Dena
Foley
North
Billings
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Ayers
R. L. Housman
U.’ Journalism School
Pado
John Tavis
Mandan
Tugwell
San Francisco
A. C. M. CO. Insurance
W. F. Pennell
D. D. Doring
Prudential Life Insurance Company
Newark
N. J
Bureau of Safety
Butte, Mont
Hain
Middle West
Wilson
Dakota
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