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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1932
Page
1
The roundup reports in the state meet noting eight undefeated teams. Banks plan spring campaign as confidence rises. Federal Reserve data show $57 million surge in brokers loans and $39 million currency drop signaling easier credit.
The piece argues that credit conditions are improving globally with U S measures to ease sentiment and Great Britain cutting rediscount rates signaling a strong comeback. It stresses that a genuinely balanced budget underpins currency soundness and warns that without budget balance proposed revenue measures may fail. It notes bank dividend cuts and cautious reserves, and warns cane refiners face sugar import competition unless relief is found.
Poplar trims Marqons Bozeman as eight teams remain in the Montana interscholastic championship after first round games. Undefeated squads include Billings Livingston Miles City Terry Great Falls Butte Bear Creek and Bozeman. Five others vie for remaining spots with Thompson Falls Roundup Whitefish Stockett Sand Coulee Klein and Poplar all having one loss. One of the final two will be eliminated in tomorrow mornings opener.
Senator Robinson outlines a reconstruction program amid criticism of a four billion dollar federal budget. He argues excessive spending and inflated revenue estimates caused a credit crisis, urging controls and fiscal reform. The House launches a $1.096 billion revenue bill with bipartisan support.
Miss Harriet Harris of New York, part of the national Girl Scouts field forces, spoke to the Butte Rotary Club about the organization’s role in training 234,000 future wives and mothers. She urged citizens to support the Scouts in their mission to prepare young women for motherhood and civic duties.
Oklahoma City March 10 Gov W H Murray challenged Senator Burton Wheeler to tell North Dakota voters whether Roosevelt supports Wheeler’s free silver bill and his banking and currency stance. Murray and Roosevelt are Democratic presidential hopefuls and rivals in North Dakota’s upcoming preferential primary.
Helena March 10 Chancellor M A Brannon said a room and board reduction may be possible for students in dormitories run by the greater Montana University system if no deficit is created. Presidents of affected schools will survey feasibility. Brannon cannot estimate the reduction amount.
President Paul von Hindenburg urged Germans by radio to stand guard against civil war as the election campaign between Chancellor Bruening's government and extremist foes intensified. The broadcast sought patriotism and stability amid political tensions.
The Montana forecast calls for generally fair weather on Friday and Saturday with a stable temperature trend. The extreme western portion may see slight changes, but overall conditions remain dry and mild.
More than 250 members families and friends attended a dinner dance at the Y to renew memberships as the Y M C A board elected officers and trustees. Miss Harriet Harris spoke on Girl Scouting and leisure time for youth. Sam Parker outlined the Roundup club's formation in 1921 and its role in supporting the Y's future.
In Philippine waters near Manila the Kaku Maru, a Japanese freighter, caught fire. A squadron of American planes and six Asiatic fleet craft rescued more than 40 Japanese crew members. The destroyer Tracy reached the burning ship first and evacuated the crew. The Kaku Maru was towed to Paluan bay on Mindoro, while other vessels ferried survivors to Manila.
A wire message from Butte reports that Centralite, the monthly paper of Girls' Central High School, won first place in a national contest by Columbia University's journalism department. The award cites general excellence in make-up and news content among papers from schools under 350 enrollment.
Clarksburg West Virginia March 10 Harry F Powers known as Bluebeard will be hanged at Moundsville penitentiary at 9 pm March 18. Harrison county sheriff W B Grimm was advised today by Warden A C Scroggins.
Hopewell New Jersey March 10 1939 reporters celebrate reduced sensationalism as Lindberghs tragedy yields to careful coverage. Colonel Lindbergh appears focused resolute and protective while seeking counsel and planning recovery efforts amid public sorrow.
In New York on March 10, the united action for employment reported the largest single day gain, with over two hundred thousand jobs created for unemployed Americans, marking a major milestone in the job drive.
About 300 of 700 fishermen stranded on ice floes in the Gulf of Finland were rescued today by boatmen amid heavy seas. One fisherman died from heart disease and overexertion.
John Philip Sousa was buried today in Congressional cemetery near his birthplace. The famed March King had played near Marines barracks as a boy and led the Marine band from 1880 to 1892.
Reports say kidnapers increased their ransom for Charles Augustus Lindbergh Jr from 50 000 to a higher sum and delay in freeing the child continues as negotiations proceed. Henry Johnson is mentioned in Newark as part of the developing story.
Local civic groups in Butte formed a movement to have the city named as the terminus of a proposed airline from Bismark North Dakota. Telegrams were sent to Senator Burton Wheeler and Postmaster General W F Brown urging selection. A senate committee approved $200 000 for line extension to a Montana point, while Helena was mentioned as a possible terminus. Wheeler replied that no final decision was made yet.
New York reporters note an advertisement appearing in a newspaper claiming a letter and a March 4 mailing held instructions. The sender uses a friend of Morris Rosner, linked to the Lindbergh kidnappers, as motive for urgency citing a mother’s plea. Rosner’s rumored government undercover role mentioned.
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