Townsend Walks Out as Townsend Plan Turmoil Grips Convention
Dr Francis E Townsend quits the board amid clashes over leadership and a bid to oust Gomer Smith of Oklahoma The dispute centers on Townsend joining the Lemke Coughlin and Smith political alliance while the convention pledges nonpartisanship The Rev Alfred J Wright of Cleveland is cited as a recently removed regional Townsend leader and a lawsuit is noted on page 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Francis E. Townsend
Townsend
Gomer Smith
Oklahoma
Smith
William Lemke
Charles E. Coughlin
Gerald L. K. Smith
Alfred J. Wright
Harold Smith
National Union For Social Justice
Townsend Club
Forest fires rage in Montana woods destroying acres
In two incidents in Montana, about 200 firefighters battled fires in the Lewis and Clark forest near Straight Creek and Smith River Millegan, covering 500 acres on the latter blaze after wind-driven spread. Separate Moccasin mountains fires near Lewistown burned about 2000 acres after breaking containment.
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Great Falls
Lewis and Clark National Forest
Straight Creek
Rockies
Smith River
Millegan
Belt Mountains
Lewistown
Moccasin Mountains
Warning Of Cost Increase Sounded At Mining Meeting
Dr. Francis A. Thomson, president of the Montana School of Mines, told the Montana Mining Association in Butte that costs have risen about 30 percent in four years and profits will be squeezed by higher production costs and taxes. He warned that old mines will reopen slowly, new deposits are scarce, and mining prices may creep toward the enhanced gold price over decades.
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United States
Francis A. Thomson
Montana School of Mines
Mining Association of Montana
Butte
Thomson
South Africa
Rand
Dr. Thomson
Alaska-Juneau
Bulletin
Montana
Weather and markets reflect heat wave strain across Corn Belt
Chicago reports markets jittery as corn leads gains on open and close amid 112 degree highs in Mitchell South Dakota and sweltering conditions across the plains. Heat fatalities fall under 30 as forecasters warn of no quick relief while federal relief and farm aid plans unfold in Pierre and Washington.
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Chicago
Mitchell
S. D
Central Weather Bureau
North Dakota
Upper Michigan
Army plans two planes delivered daily for rest of year
Washington reports sixty new speedy fighting planes will enter the air each month through year end. Army air corps officials credit the new procurement plan initiated by Harry H. Woodring for enabling the two planes daily pace and aim to have over 600 planes purchased in 1937.
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Washington
War Department
Army Air Corps
Harry H. Woodring
Butte Sunshine Camp Receives Lions Club Aid
Butte's Community Sunshine camp near July 26 opens for summer and gains support from the Butte Lions Club. Marcus Daly track manager A B Cohen notes gate receipts from Sunday races will help the camp, while some tickets will be honored. The fundraising drive fell short of expectations and the Lions seek fan support at admissions.
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Marcus Daly Park
Lions Club Project
Pines Canyon
A.B. Cohen
Marcus Daly Track
Lions Club
Graham
Anacondans Die In Plane Crash Near Fair Oaks
Two bodies believed to be William G. Leamon and Mrs. B M Musselman, both of Anaconda Montana, were found near the wreckage of a flaming airplane near Fair Oaks Indiana. A pilot’s license and an identification book bearing Seamon’s name were recovered from the wreckage.
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Fair Oaks
Ind
William G. Leamon
B. M. Musselman
Anaconda, Mont
Here
Spain Reports Revolt and Strict Censorship Across Madrid
Wires close to La Linea report rumors of a Cartagena uprising on Spain's southeast coast. Madrid enforces strict telephone censorship and guards nationwide, while President Aznar relocates to the national palace. A Reuters dispatch mentions possible incidents in Cuenca.
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Gibraltar
Cartegena
Spain
la Linea
Spanish City
Here
Madrid
Manuel Azanas
National Palace
Reuters
Paris
Cuenca
Four O'clock Storms Persist in Butte Heat
The sun returned as skies cleared but temperatures rose only to 88 degrees in Butte. Official observers note the daily four o'clock storm tradition continues, with details continued on page 2.
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Butte
Mercury
Montana Weekend Weather Forecast
Partly cloudy in Montana for Saturday and Sunday with cooler conditions in the eastern portion Saturday.
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Montana
Rush for Life Insurance Offered to All A. C. M. Company Employes
Employes of the Anaconda Copper Mining company surged to enroll in a low cost group life plan. The program pays part of the monthly premium with workers contributing 60 cents per 1000 dollars of coverage. By evening, 14 000 of 30 000 were applying across districts including 4 805 in the western division. Enrollment continues at pay offices as officials note the plan becomes permanent once 75 percent participation is reached.
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Anaconda Copper Mining
Anaconda
Montana
Idaho
Wyoming
Butte
Insurance payment made after Detroit porter’s death
The first life insurance payment under the Anaconda Copper plan for William G Mooney a Detroit American Brass porter who died July 15 was sent to his four brothers and two sisters since he had not designated a beneficiary. Delays in locating relatives delayed the check mailing though premiums had been paid through July 31. The case stresses enrollment promptness for beneficiaries.
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Anaconda Copper Mining Company
William G. Mooney
American Brass Company
Detroit
Mooney
Butte
Siamese Twin Violet Hilton Granted Marriage License
Violet Hilton, a Siamese twin, was granted a marriage license in Dallas. She will marry James Moore, an actor, tomorrow with her sister Daisy present. Hilton previously failed to obtain a license in New York and Illinois.
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Dallas
Texas
Violet Hilton
New York
Ilinois
Daisy
Violet
James Moore
Fire at 910 South Wyoming Street Garage
A caller urged the Montana Standard operator to send the fire department to 905 Utah avenue yesterday. The garage at 910 South Wyoming street, owned by Alma Nielson, was damaged but contained by early firefighters who arrived within three minutes after the 1:47 PM alarm, preventing spread to nearby structures.
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Utah Avenue
South
Wyoming Street
Alma Nielson
Camera Traps Gilligaloo and Wampus Kitty
A Montana Standard Sunday feature showcases creatures like gilligaloo and wampus kitty with photos and editor notes along with recurring sections such as America Speaks Echoes from the distant past sport tales and other features.
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Gilligaloo
Wampus Kitty
Sunday
Montana Standard
Butte
America Speaks
Montana
Preservation of Basic Herds in Day Area
Dr W J Butler Montana state veterinarian and governor delegate said federal officials will aid livestock owners to maintain breeding stock during drought. He noted government will not slaughter wholesale as in 1934, only disposing of essential livestock and aiming to preserve basic herds. Butler returns after two days with drought relief planners and asks J W Tapp to develop a program for sheepmen.
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Weather Bureau
Billings
Cut Bank
Glasgow
Glendive
Havre
Great Falls
Malta
Poplar
Park
Meagher
Judith Basin
Cascade
Pondera and Toole
Livingston
WPA
Washington
Carter County
W. J. Butler
Montana
Elmer Holt
Butler
J. W. Tapp
Republican Planks in Platform Spill Democrat Chief
Gering Nebraska July 17 Gov R L Cochran a Democrat escaped unharmed when several planks in a reviewing platform of the Oregon Trail Days parade gave way He remained composed saying This platform must have some Republican planks in it
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Gering
Neb
R. L. Cochran
Nebraska
Government of privilege charged by Carter Glass
Ashland Virginia July 17 Senator Carter Glass Democrat Virginia warned of a government of privilege and discrimination in a Patrick Henry celebration speech. He contrasted it with Henry’s critique of taxation and mortgage aid and denounced federal meddling in business while criticizing the Smoot Hawley policy and wage earners facing dual tax burdens.
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Carter Glass
Ashland
Carter Class
Virginia
Patrick Henry
Henry
House of Burgesses
Glass
Washington
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Agua Ance
Founder
Lemke Party
Custer
Woods
Townsend Storm Center
Dakotas
Charles D. Reed
Iowa
Chicago Board of Trade
South Dakota
Rexford G. Tugwell
Tugwell
Pierre
Helena
Crop Livestock Bureau
Daly
RUSH
A. C. M. Company
FIO
Porter
New Deal
Bureau of Safety
Butte, Mont
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