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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1933
Page
2
A heated exchange centers on the Industrial Recovery Act. Proponents highlight licensing as essential to shield industries from ruthless operators while opponents fear labor provisions empower workers to organize and bargain. The bill would let the president set hours, wages, and conditions if industries fail to agree, and blocks compulsory company unions.
San Angelo trap drummer turned aviator Mattern launched the Century of Progress from Coney Island bound for a trans ocean flight after awaiting favorable weather. He carried 700 gallons of fuel for about 28 hours of endurance and aimed to beat prior record times set with partner Griffin.
Governor C. Ben Ross announced in Boise that within a few days he will call a special legislative session to authorize sale and taxing of beer in Idaho and to address other state financial matters. A separate report from Bethlehem notes 86 wrestlers from 30 schools set new high totals at Lehigh, with $2,400 gate receipts, the largest in six years.
A list of Montanans traveling to various towns includes Helena billers like Elizabeth Foster and J. K. Stone in Boulder and Dillon participants such as Bernice Metlen and Terry Browning, with visits noted in Billings Glendive Butte Great Falls Missoula Ennis and other locales. The group includes multiple couples and individuals from Helena Billings Great Falls and Missoula among others.
Charles Thompson 58 a former Hamilton resident who had returned after 25 years ended his life by swallowing poison this afternoon. His body was found near the spillway of the old mill dam west of town. Coroner Dowling said death occurred within the hour. A paper marked poison and a spoon were found beside the body. Thompson left two sons and two daughters in Oregon and Idaho. His wife had divorced him in May. He had been a grocery clerk in Portland for 15 years.
Montana reports total mineral value at 2 995 890 581 with metals leading copper 1 576 950 073 and silver 479 868 355 followed by gold and other metals. Nonmetallics total 312 404 096 with coal, petroleum, clay and gas among major outputs. The state spans a wide mineral base across many counties and ranges from coal and cement to oil fields and diverse ores.
In Deer Lodge the fifth swimming meet featured multiple classes with top finishers from Deer Lodge and neighboring towns. Winners include Elmer Ellingsen and Robert Thornfelt with placements for Stein, Yeoman, Pickell, McElwain, and Adams across freestyle, cork and spoon races, and four man relay.
Hannah Harrington of 120 Wells Street Centerville will attend the 10 30 mass at St Lawrence parish in a procession from the parochial school The service will be led by Father Harrington with Rev A J Rooney Rev J J Sheerin deacon and Rev Edward Gilmore subdeacon Master of ceremonies will be Patrick Harrington a brother The sermon will be delivered by Father Peter Mac Donald pastor of St Lawrence parish
Speaker Rainey said the house is in revolt over the economy program as it affects veterans. He predicted acceptance only if President Roosevelt signals opposition, with possible senate amendment modification. Pou and Burns voiced veteran benefits and a caucus revolt over veteran regulations. England dog racing Winter drives ice rinks to race tracks amid rising popularity. Germany sees 83 firms form barter trade group.
A 1933 New York Tribune piece argues the United States cannot responsibly pledge disarmament goals or commit to future action. It warns that abrogating neutrality risks war, and urges clear limits and congressional consent before any intervention. It critiques Geneva offers as compromising liberty and urges precise, publicly defined commitments.
An eye witness testified that a woman screamed and fainted in a bath and struck her head, then fled in fright. The defense disputed authorities claims of marital discord, asserting the Lamsons were happy and the wife wished for a second child. The attorney denied blood on a pipe found near the bonfire in Lamson's campus home.
The Senate debates the measure's legality as Senator Glass warns of repudiation if gold payment falls short, while Senator Barkley argues welfare of 120,000,000 people. The final tally shows four Republicans, 43 Democrats, and Shipstead supporting, with 18 Republicans and two Democrats opposing. The voting Republicans included Capper, Frazier, LaFollette, Nortis. dissenting Democrats were Bulkley and Gore.
Okfuskee county sheriff takes Smalley to Castle in a bank robbery probe linked to Floyd’s lieutenant George Birdwell. Adam Richetti, a Mill Creek and Paden robbery fugitive, escapes as posse closes in. A woman claiming to be Geneva Thompson or wife of "Blackie" Smalley is released on $3000 bond after auto theft arrest. Police contend a machine gun threatened deputies during the tire repair near a dance hall.
A faint earthquake shook sections of the San Francisco bay region at 6 45 p m but police said there were no reports of damage.
Hill and traffic performance prove Terraplane stamina and ruggedness. Essex Terra plane cars use unit construction, making them the lowest-priced in their class. The Terra plane Special Six with a 113 inch wheelbase offers big-car room and Hudson efficiency at small-car cost.
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