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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1934
Page
1
Secretary Morgenthau orders a broad export embargo on silver to foreign points, with limited exceptions. Licensing is required for shipments to meet preexisting obligations. Fabricated silver and small content items may ship freely under the system, under the 1934 silver purchase act.
In Edmonton on June 28 Prime Minister John Edward Brownlee testified he never asked Vivian MacMillan to marry him denying all accusations she made in her seduction suit. The witness chair described Brownlee as tall and dignified as the trial continued.
Washington reports a flurry of congress and White House activity as President Roosevelt negotiates housing and grazing bills, signs recovery measures, vetoes seven routine bills, and prepares for a Hawaiian cruise. He approves an arbitration board for steel, defers many personnel decisions, and pushes federal loan insurance for new buildings while broadening conservation controls.
Governor Lehman ordered a postponement of the execution of Mrs Anna Antonio Vincent Saetta and Sam Feraci at Sing Sing. He wanted time to study Saetta’s telephone statement about the murder of Salvatore Antonio and conferred with counsel Charles Poletti and advisers before deciding.
Amid a nationwide heat wave, Butte enjoyed cooler, clear conditions with a high of 73 and a low of 40. The Associated Press notes extreme temperatures caused deaths and drought effects across much of the country, except parts of the northern Great Plains and the north Atlantic coast.
The Farm Administration reports rental and benefit payments to farmers in crop production adjustment programs reached $200,608,398 through May 31. Expanses for removing surplus hogs wheat butter and cheese and admin costs pushed total expenditures to $274,174,504 with state totals including Montana and wheat at $4,347,798.
North Dakota primary voters displayed strong support for Langer in a show of backing for governor candidate amid anti-Langer officials’ opposition. With 840 of 2,242 precincts reporting, Langer led with 43 082 votes against Thoresen 22 956 and Cain 19 768 as anti-Langer ticket fields linger.
Martin Hicks drove his automobile along South Wyoming Street yesterday afternoon to avoid another vehicle. The car struck a lamp post on Galena Street, rolled over and damaged the vehicle, while Hicks emerged unhurt from a car window as police arrived.
Montana forecast shows fair skies for today and Saturday with little temperature change. No precipitation expected.
In Berlin on June 28 Vice Chancellor Franz von Papen publicly backed Hitler's regime and denied reports of its collapse. He told the German chambers of commerce abroad that Hitler is decisively completing his work of regeneration, warning against foreign speculation about internal dissent.
Washington protested against Germany's six month moratorium on all interest transfers on foreign debt totaling about 3 billion dollars. The United States delivered a formal note to German charge d affaires Rudolph Leitner, urging Germany to pay and noting Germany's own making of financial troubles. The issue risks wider trade tensions as Britain and France threaten reprisals.
Washington dispatch reports a National Geographic survey finding Turkish women, led by Fatima, playing baseball and hitting well. The piece notes Fatima’s prowess as a standout slugger in Istanbul by the Bosphorus.
NRA Administrator Hugh S. Johnson delivered a sharp reply to Clarence Darrow's attack on the NRA. Johnson accused Darrow of speaking for himself and criticized his role as a fact finder, likening the board to a flash of heat lightning while praising Darrow’s jury persuasion. He called Darrow the remnant of a great criminal lawyer.
President Roosevelt in his fifth fireside chat outlined a three point program for the new deal: economic security for Americans, development of land and water resources, and social insurance. He warned critics against labeling the plan fascism or communism and promised more details later. The address noted the housing act and stressed restoring confidence under a government of the people.
Paris reports France is ready to fight gas with gas and protect cities with defenses against poison gas and airborne microbes. Officials say a new defensive gas neutralizes droplets and another gas kills microbes released over urban areas. France remains unalarmed by London claims of German gas and germ flooding plans.
About 3,000 youngsters were guests of the Butte Electric Railway at Columbia Gardens for the fourth children's day of the season. Free transportation and supervised activities kept the crowd entertained despite early threatening weather.
Zara Agha claimed to be 160 and died in Istanbul on June 29 after a serious illness at a city children's hospital. The report notes his long life and fame as the 160 year old.
Santa Barbara California June 28 Fear that Marie Dressler movie actress would not live until morning was expressed tonight by her physician Dr F R Nuzum
Joe Powell, night chief since the retirement of James Larkin, submitted his resignation to Mayor Archie McTaggart to retire on a pension. Appointed in June 1909, he becomes eligible after 25 years, earning a pension of half his $165 monthly salary. He leaves with a spotless record and a long service history.
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