Italy and Germany strike arms equality deal over Austria independence
In Venice on June 15 Mussolini and Hitler reached a pact in which Italy backs Germany on arms parity in exchange for recognition of Austria's independence. The accord, announced by Fulvio Sovich, links Austria's status with Danubian stability and omits other international concessions.
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Senate Approves Broad New Economic Relief Bill Provisions
The measure funds drought relief at 525 million and allocates 235 million for projects like roads and federal buildings. Roosevelt sought up to two to three billion from RFC and PWA funds in emergencies, but the bill caps at 500 million. Included are 200 thousand for Century of Progress, 117.5 thousand for Indian supplies, 50 thousand for DOJ rewards, 1 million for inter American highway, and 100 million for emergency highway construction to boost employment.
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Elizabeth Wheeler a young Democrat advocating nonpartisan peace
The 23 year old Elizabeth Wheeler of Butte Montana leads a push among Young Democrats for nonpartisan issues like disarmament and international peace. She urges college outreach and cites her father Senator Wheeler and heroine Jeannette Rankin as inspirations.
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House of Representatives
Exhumation Sought in Madison Case
Deputy District Attorney George Stahilman stated the prosecution would not object to exhuming the body of Madison to confirm identity. He asserted the body’s features would prove the deceased’s identity if recognizable, while Mrs. Madison insists the funeral face was not her husband.
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Roosevelt to Visit Colombia on Summer Cruise
President Roosevelt announced Cartagena Colombia will be part of his summer cruise itinerary describing the visit as one of friendship and the first by a U S president to South America while in office. A Tanganyika land surveyor reports the largest meteorite found there weighing about 80 tons.
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Butte Road Project Aims For Scenic Southern Entrance
The plan reshapes the road approach with tall screen trees to hide railroad yards and grouped trees to frame mountains. Complete irrigation ensures tree health and the authors expect resident pride to prevent damage. The southern entrance to Whitehall and Bozeman should become a standout highway section, per designer Mr. Lease.
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Wife Held For Husband's Death in Wyoming Case
Rawlins Wyoming June 15 Uppt Prosecuting Attorney says case against Mrs Hazel Combs for first degree murder in connection with the death of her husband Stanley B Combs Sunday night is built on circumstantial evidence only and is being prepared tonight.
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Collision Report At Montana And Mercury Streets
Ralph Tile reported a car collision with J. H. Slovell of Anaconda at Montana and Mercury streets. Neither vehicle suffered serious damage, according to police.
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Montana Expands Riverfront Beautification Efforts
Three experimental road beautification projects add riverfront and canal corridor work near Great Falls Missoula and Helena as the state tests this approach. Public response will guide further steps. Chicago Public Library maintains the world’s largest annual circulation at over 14,000,000 loans.
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Conferees Reach Agreement On Indian Inheritance Bill
Conference report settles how Indian lands inherit. Senate backed federal law while House argued to preserve inheritance privileges and keep land in Indian hands. Interior secretary to call elections on reservations within a year to decide adopting the new law. William Henderson, associate of Luther Burbank, develops a perfumed gladiolus.
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