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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1933
Page
1
The president believes the U S should forgo taxing farm product imports as a move that would align with recent actions. He indicates no immediate need for measures before the London economic talks.
Government figures show all wheat output likely below domestic needs for 1933. Winter wheat on May 1 is estimated at 337 485 000 bushels 66 7 percent of normal, risking the smallest winter harvest since 1904 amid record acreage abandonment.
Norman Smith of Coffee Creek and his brother turned a farm truck into a mobile home and kitchen to attend Montana State College. They stored and canned food, ground flour, and paid $4.75 per month for rent and utilities while Norman pursued his horticulture studies.
President Roosevelt says the United States should skip imposing import taxes on major agricultural products under the new farm relief bill while the world tariff truce lasts. He will ask for a ruling on using farm bill powers during the truce and plans to propose a new tariff truce at the June 12 world conference start.
Kenneth P. Kirby 46 a mining engineer is believed to have died of a heart attack and was found in a steam bath at 504 East Broadway by John Jacobson owner. Coroner Don Murphy noted the discovery after Kirby failed to respond for about 45 minutes. Kirby, Montana School of Mines 1909 graduate, long served with Anaconda Company as surveyor and later in construction.
Wallie Johnson, a Grand Rapids furniture dealer from Michigan, praised Montana roads after driving via the Yellowstone Trail through North Dakota. He told the state chamber of commerce road bureau the roads are unmatched and expect to draw tourists, then plans a visit to his Montana-born kin and a brother in Great Falls.
In a secret caucus, 29 Democrats led by Representative Shannon failed to block any relaxation of anti-trust laws. The session ended with a unanimous resolution praising President Roosevelt, as insurgents withdrew their opposition to the farm relief inflation bill and related measures.
The Butte vital statistics report shows 70 deaths and 67 births in April. Males died over twice as often as females, while females outnumbered males in births by about 25 percent. Myocarditis caused 12 deaths. pneumonia 11. cerebral hemorrhage eight. peritonitis and tuberculosis five each. embolism four. cancer and accidents three each. plus single cases of diphtheria nephritis angina pectoris exemia and unknown along with fourteen miscellaneous deaths.
Theresa Quirk had her name restored to the widows pension list after an agreement with county officials approved by Judge T. E. Downey. She was granted $200 damages and a $20 payment for April. The action followed 89 women being dropped from the pension rolls after a county investigation.
The Butte Chamber of Commerce announced last night that all retiring directors and three new officials were elected to the board after a record ballot count. The three new directors are Charles H. Gallagher Roy E. Murray and Jesse D. Newman. Several directors with terms expiring May 1 were re elected for two more years. A large clerical staff counted the ballots throughout yesterday afternoon.
Western state representatives united to obtain federal aid for highway construction express hope for substantial funds by July 1. Montana highway commission chairman Warden, publisher of the Great Falls Tribune, said on returning from the East after attending a series of meetings.
U S steel unfilled tonnage rises and steel operations expand while overall markets rally. Stocks climb one to five points in a broad advance led by General Motors and Steel with Chrysler Continental and Bethlehem among active issues as inflation is set aside by hopeful economic news and the Farm Bill approval.
The White House announced Roosevelt will review recent cuts in World War veterans compensation as an economy move, saying the reductions have been deeper than intended. Regional Veterans Bureau offices and government hospitals will not be closed pending a full study of the situation.
Misoula County High School won the Little Theater tournament at the State university with Chekovs The Marriage Proposal. Kal Helberg was named best actor and Sarah Maude Poore won best actress. Hamilton, Gallatin County, and Helena high schools also placed.
Unsettled conditions expected across Montana with slightly warmer temperatures on Thursday in the southern portion. The pattern shifts into Friday with continued unsettled skies and variable temperatures.
Silver Bow unit No. 1 American Legion auxiliary hosted a reception for national and state presidents and officers. Delegations from mining district towns attended as Mrs. B A Blackburn of Versailles Kentucky national president toured between trains.
The Philadelphia Record reports a well authenticated rumor that President Roosevelt plans a dash to the London world economic conference next month. Navy officers here are preparing the 10,000 ton cruiser Indianapolis for the fastest Atlantic crossing yet by surface craft.
Forty nine criminal cases are scheduled for trial before Judge George M Bourquin at the spring term of federal court. The session starts Tuesday in the courthouse used by Judge Lynch. Citizenship hearings for 21 candidates and motions occupy Tuesday, with the calendar including 48 prohibition cases and one election law case. Walter Barker faces trial for alleged citizen registration and voting at precinct 36 in the 1932 July primary.
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