Johnson predicts 5 to 6 million new workers by Labor Day
Washington reports industrial administrator Hugh S. Johnson estimated 5 to 6 million new workers could be added before Labor Day based on telegrams responding to President Roosevelt’s call for rapid adoption of the national industrial code. Johnson cited overwhelming replies and noted many small employers supporting the back to work movement. The White House said the response was the largest yet, with wires overtaxed by messages. Johnson declared nothing can stop Roosevelt’s economic program.
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Washington
Hugh
Johnson
Roosevelt
Marvin H. McIntyre
White House
Heat records fall across Montana as 1933 hits blaze
Across Montana the blistering sun set new heat marks with Billings at 108, Great Falls 107, Missoula 102, and Helena 99 in late July. Officials note official readings differ by location and forecast possible storms, with no reported prostrations as crowds bought cold drinks.
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Great Falls
Missoula
Associated Press
Montana
Billings
Helena
Weather Bureau
Mercury
Grass Fire Burns Over 200 Acres North of Warm Springs
A grass fire spread over more than 200 acres about two miles north of Warm Springs. A crew of 10 men fought the blaze and brought it under control by nightfall. Hidden Lake Foster Creek and Bainbridge Hill fires remain under control and burning out.
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Warm Springs
Deer Lodge National Forest
Hidden Lake-Foster Creek
Bainbridge Hill
Butte Pledges Itself To Roosevelt Program
The Butte Chamber of Commerce and local businesses pledge full support for Roosevelt's industrial recovery plan. They telegraphed to General Johnson and the White House, promising to sign the blanket code and cooperate to raise employment, purchasing power, and production while avoiding unfair competition.
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Butte
Chamber of Commerce
General Johnson
Roosevelt
White House
United States
Roosevelt invites governors to parley in Washington
President Roosevelt invites the 48 state governors meeting in San Francisco to a conference in Washington this winter. He sent a message to the governors stating the aim is to mark further solid achievements toward national progress. The invitation was issued at the White House and broadcast to the meeting.
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Roosevelt
Washington
U.P
San Francisco
White House
Conference of Governors
New York
Officers to Launch New License Violator Attack
Police announce a morning campaign targeting drivers with only one license plate in Butte. Officers say thefts and plate sharing are common and will be prosecuted, with affected vehicles summoned to court. Continued on Page 2 Col 3.
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Butte
Grain Chiefs Move to Curb Speculators in Wheat and Corn
Washington dispatch reports the nation’s grain exchanges agreeing on sweeping reforms to curb speculation. Immediate steps cut daily price swings to five cents for wheat four for corn and three for oats, tightening limits through tighter controls and faster action. President Roosevelt favored reduced volatility as government oversight looms.
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Washington
George N. Peek
Peek
Grain Exchange
Roosevelt
School Board voids Fries contract. Ragsdale kept as city superintendent
Trustees of school district No. 1 adopt two resolutions, nullifying the prior year contract with Scott Fries for combined superintendent and high school principal. Jesse G. Ragsdale is rehired as city superintendent at 4200 dollars annually, 13 month term, with Fries no longer in the principal role. Fr ies contract voided. Ragsdale donates 500 dollars for this month, extending his term to July 31, 1934.
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Education Committee
Scott Fries
Jesse G. Ragsdale
Ragsdale
Fries
Regional Administrators Named for Public Works Program
President Roosevelt appointed ten men to advise the Public Works Administration on federal spending across 48 states. Each regional adviser will collect project lists, provide recommendations, visit state boards, and keep the National Planning Board informed.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Public Works Administration
Ickes
Public Works
White House
Aid National Board
National Planning Board
Butte Chamber Backs Roosevelt Economic Plan
The Butte Chamber of Commerce wired President Roosevelt that Butte and its industries fully support his program to rehabilitate the nation’s economy and will back it to the limit.
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Butte
Butte Chamber of Commerce
Roosevelt
Montana merchants plan statewide code meeting July 31
Helena officials say Montana merchants will meet July 31 to draft a code of fair business practices aligned with President Roosevelt's industrial program. D F Barloga of the Helena Retail Merchants' exchange said many merchants hope for adoption of a statewide agreement at the session.
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Helena
Montana
Roosevelt
D. F. Barloga
Petty Politicians Lose Ground in New Deal Lineup
In Washington the big recovery push shows little trace of petty politics as figures like Ickes Wallace and Tugwell dominate the scene. A faint trickle of appointments from Farley’s Post Office fades against the vast scope of administration efforts. Observers note a tempo steered by nonpolitical focus on recovery and farm programs.
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Washington
Farley
Interior Ickes
Wallace
Hugh S. Johnson
Tugwell
Peek
Tentative Budget Totals Are Fixed for City and County
The Butte city council approved a preliminary budget of 590 180 50 versus last year's 715 023 37. It includes 221 610 65 for sinking funds and bond interest, with general expenses asked 348 448 35, approved 315 639 35, last year 363 473. A library line of 15 133 85 is listed as asked for but may be cut. revolving fund 676 35 is new. Projected city tax levy for November aims 369 497 85 on a valuation of 11 796 563 20 and total levy 03685.
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Butte
First Utah Senator Frank J. Cannon Dies in Denver
Frank J. Cannon, 73, first United States senator from Utah, died in Denver at Presbyterian Hospital from an infection after an operation. A mining active and bimetallist, he had worked to remonetize silver and had been active until a recent minor illness.
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Denver
Frank J. Cannon
United States
Utah
Presbyterian Hospital
Montana Weather Forecast Ahead
Montana generally fair on Wednesday and Thursday with cooler conditions in the west and central regions on Wednesday and the east on Thursday.
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Montana
Silver Bow Budget Hearings Cut $90,585 From Requests
Silver Bow county faces a tentative budget of 572,119.72 for the next fiscal year, about 90,585.43 less than requested by county officers. Don King, chairman, said two weeks of review yielded cuts in nearly all accounts except payrolls. an additional 60,000 reduction is needed unless the tax levy rises, as the board opposes tax hikes. Officers urged reconsideration of estimates to find further cuts. The protest was noted during the commissioners meeting.
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Silver Bow County
Board of Commissioners
Don King
Industry backs Roosevelt wage and hour program nationwide
U S industry praised President Roosevelt’s plan for uniform higher wages and shorter hours to restore prosperity. Gen Hugh F Johnson pledged flexible administration to avoid hardships as 6000 telegrams of approval flooded the White House and Johnson’s office. Industry urged direct telegraph cooperation with the president.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Hugh F. Johnson
National Recovery
White House
Johnson
Imme
Dr T J B Shanley to Head Federal Hospital Post
Senator B K Wheeler announced that Dr T J B Shanley is recommended for a senior federal hospital post. Wheeler, returning from Billings and Walier, said Shanley declined other positions outside his profession. Remaining posts include postmaster at Butte and collector of the port, plus an administrator under the federal industrial recovery act.
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T. J. B. Shanley
B. K. Wheeler
Billings
Walier
Shanley
Wheeler
Federal
Butte
Department of the Interior
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Fiies
National Board
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Portland
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Capital
Evangeline Ricé
U.S
Federal Hospital
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