Agreement Reached In Tax Controversy Sparks National Debate
Worst grasshopper infestation on record threatens Midwestern crops across Iowa Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma Missouri Montana with sporadic reports in Illinois Wisconsin and Colorado Early grains and alfalfa in Kansas suffer while Oklahoma regions feel ravages Aaberg Iowa official urges a $2.5 million federal appropriation over two years Nebraska also seeks aid Continued on Page 2 Col 5
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G O P campaign lineup ready for BG drive
Topeka Kan June 17 Republican National Chairman John D M Hamilton announced completion of the Republican party organization for the campaign to elect Governor Alf M Landon president Hamilton selected general and division managers to work with the national committee setup chosen yesterday in a conference of Landon Frank Knox his running mate Hamilton and ranking party leaders He said I am going to run the show and as long as I have responsibility for the management of the cam Continue on Page 3 Col 4 Weather Montana unsettled Thursday and Friday with occasional showers cooler Thursday southeast portion
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John D. M. Hamilton
Republican Party
Alf M. Landon
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National Committee
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Frank Knox
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Atlanta
Eugene Talmadge
Wild Man
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Sulk
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Roosevelt
John N. Garner
Landon-Knox
Talmadge
Farley
Georgia
North Dakota Governor to seek federal drought aid
Governor Walter Welford halted his primary bid to tackle the crop drought crisis. He planned a Washington trip after Fargo talks with planners and agricultural experts to urge funds for farm relief. Officials requested substantial WPA funding and $10.55 million for grants, feed, and rehab for farmers.
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Welford
White House
Roosevelt
Washington
North Dakota
Fargo
Planning Board
National Capital
WPA
Thomas Moodie
Howard R. Wood
Tom Berry
Conference breaks deadlock on undistributed earnings tax
Washington report says Senate and House conferees reached a tentative agreement on taxing undistributed corporate earnings, signaling a final compromise on the administration tax bill. Chairman Doughton of the House conferees announced they expect to hand the bill to the drafting service by tomorrow night.
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Washington
Senate House
Doughton
North Carolina
House
Farley predicts five day love feast at Democratic convention
Postmaster General James A. Farley arrives in Philadelphia foreseeing a Democratic landslide in November as the New Deal reshapes the party. He notes Gov. Eugene Talmadge’s retreat and expects smooth sailing with one main issue on the 1,100 convention votes.
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Philadelphia
U.P
James A. Farley
Lions Buy Sunshine Camp Property For Summer Use
Butte Lions' club announced purchase of Ted Barker summer home in Passmore Canyon to serve as Sunshine camp. Immediate possession, renovations begin for this summer, price not disclosed though original investment cited as 17000 dollars. The program aids 50 to 100 undernourished children with six weeks of open-air care and medical improvements.
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Ted Barker
Passmore Canyon
Club
Butte Lions’ Club
Sunshine Camp
Troy Evans
1935 to 1936 License Plate Forgery Busted
Police caught a driver whose car bore forged license plates switching 5 to 6 to resemble 1936 plates. The forger’s crude method was spotted by a wary officer during a routine check, leading to investigation as the driver claimed no knowledge of the plates.
Senate Pushes Deficiency Relief Bill Toward Passage
The $2.38 billion deficiency relief measure moves toward final approval as the House adopts a conference report. It includes $1.425 billion for relief and awaits Roosevelt's signature after Senate concurrence. Disputes over TVA funds and Florida ship canal financing were resolved in committee.
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Florida Ship Canal
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White House
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Thelorida Ship Canal
Standard Flash Service Tonight On Heavy Fight
World renowned fight observers will aid the Montana Standard flash broadcast for Butte fans at the Standard building on West Broadway tonight. Joe Louis vs Max Schmeling in a championship bout is on the card with a potential upset likened to historic matches. Broadcast begins around 7 o clock Butte time with preliminary results and pre fight color from 6 30 p m.
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Butte
Standard
West Broadway
Joe Louis
Jim Corbett
John L. Sullivan
New Orleans
Max Schmeling
Germany
Pioneer Radio and Engineering
Canada High Court splits on Bennett New Deal laws
The Dominion Supreme Court ruled eight reform laws. two constitutional, one partly valid, two unconstitutional, and three undecided with 3 3 splits. Amendments for fair trade upheld. farmers credit act largely upheld. employment social insurance and marketing acts struck down. Labor welfare measures split evenly.
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Bennett
Farmers’ Credit
Dominion Trade and Industry Commission
Canada
Postal Officers Rush by Bonus Payments
Postal authorities expanded accounting and check writing staffs to 25 to handle a flood of bonus bonds from across the state. Local veterans in Sutte and Silver Bow counties will have bonds certified as checks are mailed for delivery this morning. Officials estimate over 200 veterans surrendered about 1,400 bonds totaling more than 70000 dollars, with state points sending about 4106 bonds of 50 dollars each, totaling 205000 dollars.
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Sutte and
Silver Bow County
Thousands of Birds Roost on Halibut Schooner President
In fog near Hecate Strait, a throng of petrel-like sea birds swarmed the halibut schooner President. Capt. Thompson reported the birds filled decks, masts, and the engine room, paused at dawn to lay eggs, then dispersed as fog lifted. the ship returned with eggs.
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Seattle
Hecate Strait
B. C
Thompson
Body of Lonnie Crouch Recovered From Mud Lake
Lonnie Crouch, 13, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Holeberg of near Pablo, drowned after falling from a 30 foot boulder into Mud Lake. His body was found 100 feet below the surface, two companions report he did not come up after the fall.
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Ronan
Lonnie Crouch
J. H. Holeberg
Pablo
Montana Woman Killed in Auto-Bus Collision
Mrs. Peter Jehowski, 63, of Corinth Montana, was fatally injured in a crash near Mandan North Dakota. Her husband and wife companions Mr. and Mrs. George Fry of Miles City Montana were injured with fractured ribs and cuts. Mrs Fry is the deceased’s daughter.
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Miles City
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Fry
Borah Signals Bid for Senate Re-Election in Idaho
Meridian Idaho June 17 Strong indications that United States Senator William F Borah plans to seek another term were sparked by an announcement that the veteran leader will deliver a July 4 address in Meridian Idaho Borah has traditionally opened each campaign in this southwestern Idaho farming town and could announce his candidacy next month confirmation awaits on page 2 column 6
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Idaho
United States
William F. Borah
Lion of
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Borah
City Council Deliberates Bond Refinancing and Fourth of July Plans
City council discussed two bonding firms for refinancing a 900000 bond issue. Boettcher and Co of Denver and W B Brewer Co of St Paul sought talks, but the committee of the whole urged no negotiations yet. Tierney Brothers offered cheaper street oiling options and was put on file. County Surveyor Healy comment noted.
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Tierney Brothers
Montana age pension plan wins federal approval
Gov Elmer Holt announced federal approval of Montana s old age pension plan for about 5000 seniors. About 6500 applications were filed. 1500 may be rejected. Individual payments reach up to 30 dollars monthly with 25 percent funding from counties and the state, and the remainder from the federal government. Federal set aside 225000 for a three month period, with counties and the state each contributing 112500.
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Elmer Holt
Frank Bane
Federal Social Security Board
Montana
Joseph
E. Watson
State Pension Commission
Commission
Watson
Goverson Holt
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