Earhart Launches World Flight From Oakland With Clipper Escorts
Amelia Earhart begins her historic 27,000 mile world flight from Oakland joining Pan American and Hawaii clippers toward Honolulu. Husband George Palmer Putnam reports Earhart at about 700 land miles from Oakland after 4 hours, averaging roughly 170 mph.
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Wheat futures rise as winter crop outlook boosts exports
American wheat farmers plant more winter wheat than ever and futures for July delivery hit a seven year high. Wheat at the Chicago board of trade rose to 1.25 and moths of gains followed from earlier lows. Cattle prices climbed with choice steers at 15.50 per hundred and fat lambs at 13.25 amid declining receipts. Housewife fears rising prices add to grocery and butcher bills. Grain experts cite shrinking world supplies and anticipated continued wheat imports by Europe.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
United States
Notable Young Roosevelts Tip to Senate in Roosevelt Era
The piece praises assistant attorney general Robert H. Jackson as one of the ablest and most engaging figures among Roosevelt era appointees. It asserts his knowledge resourcefulness and ardor as he speaks officially to a Senate committee, hinting at further continuation on the next page.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Robert H. Jackson
Senate Committee
Justices May Take Stand in Hearing on Supreme Court
Opponents of the Roosevelt court reorganization bill push to have Supreme Court justices testify at Senate judiciary hearings. At least three justices have been privately sounded, with senators hoping their participation would provide striking support for the opposition. Professor Testifies.
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Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
Senate
Edward S. Corwin
Princeton University
Burdick
North Dakota
McReynolds
Isarke
Nebraska
Minton
Indiana
Judiciary Committee
Hull apologizes again to Nazis for LaGuardia remarks
Washington reports a second German protest over New York Mayor LaGuardia’s anti Nazi remarks at a March 15 rally. Secretary Hull apologized again. German ambassador Hans Luther urged restraint to avoid harming US Germany ties.
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Roosevelt warns selfishness danger in St Patrick talk
President Roosevelt, telephoning from Warm Springs, says selfishness is the nation's greatest danger and urges following St Patrick motto Not for ourselves but for others to inspire public and private service. He spoke to Irish and Hibernian societies about charity and civic duty.
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County Widows to Receive Partial Poor Fund Warrants
County commissioners approved an emergency resolution ordering payments from the county poor fund to widowed mothers listed on the former widows pension. Officials say the widows pension expired and state welfare will handle payments until the Montana welfare commission starts. The board cannot fund more than half of prior payments due to the added burden on the poor fund.
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Montana Welfare Commission
Emmett P. O’brien
Dr. W. A. Bolton Dies at Warm Springs State Hospital
Dr W A Bolton 54 longtime superintendent of the Warm Springs State Hospital died at 510 PM after a two week illness from pneumonia following influenza. Reappointed for a new four year term by Gov Roy Ayers he was a noted psychiatrist and held leadership roles in the National Psychiatric Society Montana State Medical Society Mount Powell Medical Society and Kiwanis club.
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Roy E. Ayers
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Montana State Medical Society
Anaconda Kiwanis Club
Paris Strikers Call One Day Walkout Against Fascists
About a million Paris workers were ordered to leave work the next morning in a half day strike by the Paris division of the General Confederation of Labor. The action targets Col Francois de La Rocque and his French social party amid a political crisis as Premier Leon Blum faces pressure after rioting.
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Leon Blum
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Franciois de la Rocque
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Trustees Delay Bid Call for New Butte School Equipment
The Butte school board postponed calling for bids on classroom and laboratory furniture desks tables auditorium seats cafeteria equipment for the new high school building. They met with architect J Van Teylinzen to study specifications and will decide at the next regular board meeting on March 23.
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J. van Teylinzen
Rangers Win Fight to Rescue Sick Man in Yellowstone
Oliver Winlare a 40 year old winter keeper at Lake Lodge Yellowstone National Park suffers a ruptured appendix and is in grave condition after a three day rescue by rangers. He was pulled 25 miles through 40 inch snow on skis and snowshoes to Mammoth Hot Springs then transported to Livingston by ambulance.
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Yellowstone National Park
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Mammoth Hot Springs
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City considers $300 liquor license fee under new bill
An ordinance to levy $300 annual licenses for liquor retailers was introduced by Alderman M. D. O'Connell to align with the Joffray bill. The measure sets sales rules, inspection access, penalties, and a $50 fee for fraternal clubs, with funding to the city general fund. It was referred to the judiciary committee for a special meeting on March 29.
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Judiciarys Committee
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M. D. O'Connell
Sixth Ward
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Helena
Judiciary Committee
Dances Mark St Patrick Observance by Hibernians and Clubs
The city observed St Patrick's Day with several dances including the Butte division No. 1 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians 58th annual St Patrick day dance and the 48th dance at Hibernia hall opened in 1890. Old-time numbers Rye watz four-hand reels qua drilles and two-steps filled the program. Judge J J McNamara's orchestra provided music for the event in its 37th appearance for the Hibernian St Patrick day celebration.
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J. J. McNamara
Weather Outlook for Montana: Partly Cloudy Then Rain Possible
Partly cloudy conditions expected Thursday and Friday across Montana with a chance of rain or snow in the extreme west. Temperatures to remain nearly steady with little change.
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Butte Elks Honor Gallwey with Glass Dedication
Butte Lodge No. 240 of Elks plans a ballot on a 50 candidate class dedicated to Senator Harry A. Gallwey. Officers will be elected, with James T. Finlen Jr. unopposed for exalted ruler. Gallwey, longtime Elk, helped found Montana Elks and attended many grand lodge meetings.
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Butte
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Campaign for Crippled Children Starts Monday
The Auxiliary for the Rehabilitation of Crippled Children launches its annual drive March 22 with Ben Hardin as men's division chair and Mrs. Guy Sheridan leading the women's division. The goal is 7500 dollars, campaign runs to March 29, about 150 volunteers will canvass 36 districts, with Montana Power salesrooms on East Broadway as headquarters. Funds go to care and treatment in Butte and Silverbow County.
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Guy Sheridan
Montana Power Company
East Broadway
Silvers Bow
Butte
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