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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1936

Page

1

Roosevelt forecasts record deficit and debt in revised budget

President Roosevelt unveils a revised budget showing a gross deficit of 2.097 billion dollars for the year and a net deficit of 1.517 billion. He projects year end gross public debt at 34.189 billion with a net rise of 410 million, while cutting the Treasury general fund by 1.1 billion to curb debt growth.

Roosevelt U. S Washington Treasury General Fund Ourgo

Air Warriors Bomb Burgos and Bombings Reported

Four rebel airplanes raided Guadalajara and bombed the His pano-Suiza automobile factory used for war material. The factory burned as Madrid government and rebel high command denied knowledge of aerial bombs near the U S destroyer Kane, both expressing regret to the United States.

Avila U.P Guadalajara Hispano-Suiza Automobile Associated Press Madrid High Command United States Kane Spain Irun Burgos

Montana livestock faces 0 per gent gut

Montana livestock faces potential 50 percent herd reductions by year end if emergency feed shipments fail. Hearings before Interstate Commerce Commissioner Clyde B. Aitchison heard testimony from Gov. Elmer Holt U S Senator James E Murray and others on railroad rate cuts for feeds as 150 stockmen and officials attended.

Helena Montana Clyde B. Aitchison Interstate Commerce Commissioner Gov Elmer Holt U. S James E. Murray Joe Metlen Montana Livestock Association G. A. Norris John Herzog Miles City E. F. Lyman Great Falls Harry Snyder Billings J. Huidekoper Cascade County W. H. McDonald Melville R. J. Miller Lodge Grass John Turner Hardin

Roosevelt attends funeral of War Secretary George H. Dean

President Roosevelt set aside duties for the funeral in Utah as the body lay in state in the state capitol rotunda. He traveled by special train to Des Moines after a brief conference with Utah figures including Governor Blood. Roosevelt kept in contact with Washington by telephone during the journey.

Salt Lake City Roosevelt George H. Dean Washington Des Moines Iowa Elbert D. Thomas Utah Henry H. Blood State Capitol Cummings William H. Standley Navy

Old-Time Butte Den Exposed to Sunlight by WPA Work

A derelict Butte vice den on Galena and Wyoming streets is exposed after WPA crews pry it open. Hidden tunnels, multiple passages, and a concealed bedroom with three beds reveal a labyrinth of exits and a two story exterior with a three story interior. A photograph of two Chinese boys, one in American dress, connects Oakland photographer S. K. Sate to the site. The building, long a fire hazard, faces Wyoming and Galena, and may be demolished following recent fire.

WPA Galena Wyoming Butte Wyoming Street Oakland Cal S. K. Sate Fifth Street Tom Lin Mercury Galena Street

Montana Weather Outlook Difficult showery pattern east west

Montana forecast calls for generally fair conditions in the east with likely showers in the western portion on Wednesday and Thursday. Cooler temperatures are expected east of the dividing line Wednesday.

Montana Divide

Vocational Work Topic at Montana Workers for the Blind Meet

The Montana Association of Workers for the Blind holds sessions in the courthouse discussing vocational work and electing officers for two years. Delegates from Livingston Missoula Billings Anaconda Polson and Butte attend with late arrivals expected today. Dr Howard Griffin urged equal livelihood opportunities for the sighted and blind, emphasizing rights not sympathy.

Montana Association of Workers For the Blind John Corbitt J. J. McNamara Montana Boulder John McNamara Livingston Missoula Billings Anaconda Polson Butte Howard Griffin State School For the Blind

Rain Dims Drought Across Kansas and Missouri

Rain in Kansas and Missouri reduced drought impact with 1.18 inches in Kansas City. Forecaster A. D. Robb noted benefits to pastures gardens and sorghums as rain spread from Topeka to St. Louis. The system continued across the state this afternoon.

Kansas City Kansas Missouri A. D. Robb Topeka St. Louis

Glacier National Park forest fires checked after large 9000 acre blaze

The Glacier park fire emergency near Many Glacier hotel grew from three fires into a 6000 acre blaze, then was checked with weather favorable. About 1300 firefighters worked to contain the flames that swept through Swiftcurrent Pass, destroying cabins and an auto tourist camp while 100 guests evacuated the hotel. Superintendent E T Scoyen reported danger largely past. losses estimated at $25,000.

Glacier National Park Glacier Park E. T. Scoyen E. T. Scoven Glacier Hotel Continental Divide McDonald Creek Swift Current Pass

Deer Lodge Pair Marry in Powell County Record

A marriage license was issued to Deer Lodge residents Thomas Kelly 70 and Ellen Shortell 76, the oldest couple on record in Powell County. The ceremony was performed this afternoon by Justice of the Peace R. Conard.

Deer Lodge Powell County Thomas Kelly Ellen Shortell Shortell Mahoney R. Conard

29 Held in Murder of Welfare Worker

Police rounded up 29 men in La Jolla in connection with the killing of Ruth Muir 48 a welfare worker and YWCA secretary from Riverside California The body was found near a beach bench with severe injuries as investigators questioned suspects including Carl Eckdahl who was later released

LA Jolla Calif Ruth Muir San Antonio Texas San Diego George Sears Mise Muir Young Women's Christianassociation Riverside Wellesley College Joseph Muir Harry Kelly Carl Eckdahl

August Jail Activity Shows Drunk Arrests Lead Totals

In August the city jail opened its doors 425 times. Drunk arrests totaled 201, the highest class, followed by 93 vagrants. Overall arrests rose 44 from July’s 381. Traffic arrests included 151 minor violators, with 111 auto accidents and 19 cars stolen, seven recovered.

Hostages Shackled as Rebels Fire on Iranian City

Dispatches from Iran describe a desperate dawn clash as Fascist rebel artillery pummels the besieged city. Government troops struggle to hold lines on hilltop trenches while hostages in the streets cry out amid shellfire and mass casualties.

Irunday Iran Burgos Robert B. Parker JR Copryright Associated Press Spain

Dynamite Threat Looms Over Alcazar Siege in Toledo

Government defenders prepared to detonate 20 tons of dynamite under the Alcazar fortress in Toledo if 1,700 besieged rebels surrender. Tunnels under the walls were dug and wired for simultaneous blasting, with loudspeakers signaling a final option to surrender before the blast.

Toledo Spain Alcazar

Harrington Heads Helena Diocesan Women’s Council

Catherine Harrington of Butte was elected president of the Helena Diocesan council in Anaconda. She will attend the national meeting in Galveston, Texas, Oct. 18 to 21, and the group endorsed Catholic youth programs, the big sister movement, Girl Scouts, and pledged support to the Legion of Decency.

Anaconda Catherine Harrington Butte Helena National Catholic Council of Women

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