davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-11-17
SMALL THOUGHTS

One murder makes 4 william; mil
lions. a hero; numbers sanctify the
crime.-Porteus
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-11-17

Read the Western News for Lincoln
County News.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-11-17
MONTANA
OFFICE OF STATE EXAMINER
Helena

TO the Honorable Mayor and Council
Of the City Of Libby, Montana
Gentlemen:
We herewith submit report regular annual examination of
records and Of the City Libby
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-11-17

A word to AL Richards and Tom
Brindley about Moose is sufficient
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-11-17
THE WESTERN NEWS, LIBBY. MONTANA

commencing 26th
1888
Respectfully.
The Washington times., 1938-05-12
APPEAL
FUND At $4,000

Funde amounting to $500 have
been added to the United Jewish
Appeal drive, bringing the total
to $4,000, Director Louis e.
Speigler told volunteer workers
at the Jewish Community Center
luncheon meeting yesterday. The
funds will go to Jews in foreign
countries who have become desti-
tute through confiscation of their
properties in Germany.
Miss Nancy Goldsmith, chair
man of the Youth Division, re-
ported her unit had raised $4,700.
Rabbi Henry Segal, Of B'naj,
Israel Congregation, spoke of the
fortitude Of German Jews. who,
despite their own sufferings, have
consoled their brethren in Austria
over the recent disaster which has
befallen them.
Another drive luncheon will be
held at the Jewish Center tomor'
row. Next Monday night the re-
lief capaign is scheduled to end
with a rally by all volunteer
workers.
The Washington times., 1938-05-12
Horses Go Like Hot Cakes
At Mccoy Circus Auction

farmers. Army officials and the
hunt set of Virginia made a full
day Of it at the stock yards, bid
ding for draft horses, stations,
COW ponies and mules.
Both Collins and Toland, self.
confessed amateurs at diSpoSing
of a stranded horse opera, de.
scribed the first step in the liqui-
dalton process as beyond expec.
tationS."
Meanwhile, at Clarksburg, w.
Va, a sorry little band of COW.
hands were to face a magistrate
today on charges Of riding the
rods" in an effort to beat their
way back to the West they wished
they'd never left. They were
picked of a passenger trains
underpinningS yesterday.
The Washington times., 1938-05-12
Steel and Iron Production

DIRECTLY, the facts are as follows:
- Production of iron and steel changed but
little in April. The general picture is one of
steel production moving sideways at relative
level much the same as the bottoms in 1921 and
1884 This is about as far below the general
level of Industrial activity as it was above that
level year ago. It is probably below the cur
rent requirements of steelconsuning indus
tries-at least, if these requirements were in
normal proportion to their operations.
But the steel-consuming industries have de-
clned further, and shipments of steel have
fallen to level which hardly justifies the pres
The Washington times., 1938-05-12

one-half to two and a quarter
miles to the District Line street
car, which operates over H st. and
Benning Rd. N. E.
He said the communities were
in the midst of a building boom.
Up to 1882, he said, 81 homes had
been built in Capital Park since
1927, but since 1885, 116 homes
had been erected and others were
now in the process of construc-
ton.
WRANGLE ARISES
A wrangle developed between
Johnson and G. Thomas Dunlop,
counsel for the Capital Transit
Company, over whether a bus line
would pay. johnson contended 1t
would, but Dunlop demanded
proof in dollars and cents.
johnson declared the Street-car
line now was paying.
The residents spokesman also
insisted the shuttle bus line would
not appreciably decrease patron
age of the street-car line. He said.
1--WE merely want it so we will be
able to get to the car line without
walking so far"
The Washington times., 1938-05-12

Bare were the plains above the
Union Stock Yards at Benning
Road Northeast today, where yes
terday 200 horses roamed-and
were sold under the hammer Of the
auctioneer.
Only two cayuses of the defunct
Col. Tim McCoy's Wild West Show
remained to be sold today, and
Auctioneer Ralph Weschler had
$23, 500 to turn over to the show
receivers, william H. Collins and
Edmund M. Toland.
Meanwhile some 5000 persons
had enjoyed what was generally
described as a better show than
the Mccoy enterprise itself.
Shrewd horse buyers from Mary
land, New York and Philadelphia,
The Washington times., 1938-05-12
FRANCO BACKED
BY C. u, PRIEST

True democracy in Spain will
come only with victory for Gen
eral Franco and the nationalist
forces.
The Rev. DR.. Joseph B. Code,
professor Of history at Catholic
University, said that last night
in an address before the AquinaS
Club.
DR.. Code charged that the
Spanish ambassador to the United
States has, been operating a
propaganda factory" and that
agents for the Third International
have been attempting to have the
neutrality act repealed.
The Washington times., 1938-05-12
World of Finance By LeeUn Hmey

ent steel output Pig iron production still seems
somewhat out of line, and blast furnace activity
has sagged ominously. Steel scrap markets, such
as they are, have declined to new lows. And
talk of price concessions for finished steel has
grown.
The production of automobiles in April is
estimated at about $4,000. This is slightly above
March, but less so than is usual for the season.
The signs favor the conclusion that only slight
changes in new models are contemplated, which
indicates little hope of any large volume this
year or next. ..-.,
Building permits rose in April, but only little
more than seasonally. so that Government stimuli
have had little actual effect. Inquiries for loans
are numerous, and gains on this sector seem
but matter of time.
The Washington times., 1938-05-12
Says Boake Carter

Under the fixed rules of international law,
~ accepted by the United States and all ma
tons, belligerent may stop, search and seize
any ships on the high seas if they are carrying
contraband directly or indirectly to their enemy.
If American ships refused to submit to search
and maybe seizure, under the legitimate rules,
they may be sunk. That is exactly what occurred
during the three years prior to our own entry into
the World War. We persisted in shipping NUM-
tions to one side-the Allies The British, French
and Italian fleets blockaded the German fleet.
The Germans, in desperation, began their U-boat
campaign to sink every American ship they could
which was carrying munitions to their enemies
For every ship sunk American sentiment, famed
by allied propaganda, mounted higher-until the
incident of the Lustania brought the climax and
then we went into the war.
Starved of Munitions
1T has been claimed repeatedly that the loyalsts
are starved out of munitions Such is untrue
on the very face Of the records themselves. The
records show that both sides have been and are
getting vast supplies Of munitions from foreign
countries; regardless Of what America does. The
ports of both sides are open. Neither has sui
ficient naval superiority effectively to blockade
the other. The French border to loyalist Spain is
still open. Large shipments of munitions have
been going over the line, listed as agricultural
machinery. Russian planes and pilots form the
backbone of the loyalist air force.
Copyright Ledger Syndicate)
(BoGke Carriers opinions are his olDn and not
necessarily those Of The Washington TtnresO
The Washington times., 1938-05-12


ments Of American vessels to other foreign ports.
From these ports munitions may be re-Shipped
to Spain.
That is the most DANGEROUS omission in
the whole of the Nye proposal Most of the bitter
arguments over neutral trade with helligerents
RACES around INDIRECT, rather than direct, ship
mentS. That's the largest hole in the Nye re-
pealer through which the United States may be
dragged into war in Europe
It is correct to say that the United States has
not recognized belligerent rights of Franco. On
the other hand, Franco has claimed such rights,
exercised such rights, and a number of govern
ments have admitted he has such rights under
International law.
There is nothing we, as a nation, can do to
prevent Franco from exercising those rights
against American ships anywhere on the high
seas-unless and only, if we are prepared as
o people to become mixed in the war in Spain.
The Washington times., 1938-05-12
Department Store Sales

FROM 26s cities. $50 department stores re-
= ported decline in total sales which has
been going on since last September. The level
in April was SO per cent of 1925-27, against IS
in March and SO year ago. The only fair
showing was made in certain farm sections
Richmond, Minneapolis and Dallas areas.
This is accounted for largely by reduced pay
rolls in factories. New York State figures show
decline of as per cent to level only 67.4
per cent of 1925-27. The number Of employees
fell more than seasonally to 754 per cent, against
TIL in March, and 1915 year ago.
The worst declines occurred in railway equip
ment, structural iron, machinery and electrical
apparatus, wooden carpets and rugs and felt,
sugar and groceries, and pianos and musical in
StrumentS.
Iron and steel plants however, increased en-
ployment, as did various building material and
cotton goods manufacturers.
The Washington times., 1938-05-12
Poppy Sale Is Set
For May 26, u, e

Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of
the United States have completed
plans to hold the sixteenth an
nual nationwide sale Of buddy
peoples May 26, q and %. Sale
of the peoples, which has been
Endorsed by President Roosevelt,
will aid INDECENT ex-service men
and portion Of the proceeds will
be allocated to the National
Home for Orphans at Eaton
Rapids, Mich.
The Washington times., 1938-05-12
ID. c. AIRPORT
PLAN FACES
FRESH DELAY
Action This Session
Seems Unlikely
BY JULIA A. BoNwTT

The plan to give washington a
model airport during this session
OF Congress seemed today to have
gone with the wind"
Although hopeful that some
thing could be done, Representa-
tive Fritz G. Lanham Cd, Of
Texas, chairman Of the House
Committee on Public Buildings
and Grounds, was pessimistic that
any legislation could pass before
the adjournment Of Congress.
MEETING TUESDAY
The Representative announced
his committee, which has held
many hearings since the begin
ming Of the session in an effort
to select q suitable airport, will
meet Tuesday to map out plans
for careful inspection Of all pro-
posed sites.
II don't know how long that
will take" he said, because we
want to do a thorough job. I
doubt, though, whether we will
be able to accomplish anything
this session."
Representative A. J. May CD
Of Kentucky, chairman Of the
House Military Affairs Committee,
is expected to meet with consider
able opposition to his bill to locate
the airport At Camp Springs.
This site has already been ap-
proved by the Senate.
NAVY OBJECTS
The House Naval Affairs Com
mittee is expected to offer stiff
opposition to this bill, having
gone on record last session against
the site because of Navy Depart
ment protestationS that an air
port at Camp Springs would inter
fere with the Navy radio receiv-
ing station at Cheltenham, Md.
Representative Lanhan pointed
out that, although his committee
had no pre-conceived ideas on an
airport site, only one person, who
holds no official position, ap-
peared befoAa the committee to
refute this contention.
The Washington times., 1938-05-12

kSOb4AS LA NNO bS<ASS W.
; FOOD inl Such is the condition
81 the District Of Columbia
l11orgue. Just 10 narrow ice
boxes for q city of over 100000
people. No heat in the build,
ing except coal stoves.
, When nights are busy, 10 to
20 poor bodies lie around on
boards and trestles, anywhere
they can find q place to put
them-no facilities to preserve
these poor unfortunate ones.
This goes for summer as well
a. winter. You can imagine
houy eoV,iforsxy ~ iS
The Washington times., 1938-05-12

while, businessmen are mostly
resigned to drag through the
summer at levels a little lower
than now prevail.
The present level in the
basic heavy industries is about
80 per cent below normal.
The chief factors upon which
the future course depends are:
a. The attitude Of the New
Deal Administration, and 90
business conditions abroad.
Just now, the recession has
unread to other leading ma
The Washington times., 1938-05-12
DINNER Halls
BR|DGEVICTORY'

A Victory Dinner, celebrating
the appropriation for a new Penn.
Sylvania Avenue Bridge, brought
members Of three Washington
Board of Trade committees, Dis
trict Commissioners and members
of Congress together at the May
flower Hotel last night.
Senator Willard E. Tydings CD
Of Maryland was another speaker.
reviewing the progress of the beau
LITIGATION of Washington during
the past year, and envisioning the
city of the future as "the most
beautiful capital in the world"
The Washington times., 1938-05-12

SpEeao W OUAA0A A0oNAAS AA0 Prof. Lewis Haney
tons, and this makes recovery here more diff
cult. Thus our main hope seems to lie in Mr..
Roosevelt's belated recognition of the fact that
his depression is one of the sharpest on record.
If he will see that the old spending dope was
harmful, and that it has lost even its psyche
logical effect we may hope for some moderation
In his adherence to old economic errors.
The Washington times., 1938-05-12

The hearing dealt with re-
peated petitions of the residents
for establishment of shuttle bus
service between Minnesota Ave.
and Benning Rd. N. E., and Fifty
third st. and Central Ave. S. E.
CIVIC SPEAKER
Robert F. johnson, correspond
ing secretary of the Capital View
Citizens Association, was principal
spokesman for the residents. He
said in the communities of Capital
View and Marshall Park, $500
residents were forced to walk from
The Washington times., 1938-05-12

cause it provides the NUM-
lions to be shipped shall not
be owned by American citizens
when shipped. nor shall they
be transported in American
vessels.
That is true, as far as it
goes. And it goes but little
distance. The Senator does
not remark on the fact that,
unlike the existing embargo,
he carefully leaves out Of his
proposal any provision against
INDIRECT munitions ship
The Washington times., 1938-05-12
YOUNG COMMUNISTS MEET

Washington section Of the Young
Communist League of America is
to hold a mass meeting at 800 G
st. N. W., at 8 p. m. tomorrow
to celebrate the sixteenth ami
versary of the organization.
The Washington times., 1938-05-12
DR.. DERRY SPEAKER

DR.. George Herman Derry, Of
Detroit, will speak on Communism
at 8:15 p. m. today in Gonzaga
College auditorium. The lecture is
under the auspices of the Knights
of Columbus State Council.
The Washington times., 1938-05-12
My Say

UHE UNCLAIMED DEAD! THE POVERTY
- STRICKEN DEADI Poor, peaceful bodies
casting In ice boxes we wouldn't even keep our
The Washington times., 1938-05-12
E1But-''

CENAToR NYE, who wants to repeal the
~ Spanish Embargo Act, declares his proposal
will not endanger the United States peace be.
The Washington times., 1938-05-12

NEW YoRK-Having definitely missed the
Az boat" for a spring rise, business is now
preparing to try for recovery in the fall. Mean.
The Washington times., 1938-05-12
Northeast Citizens
Hit Trolley Shift

Isolation Of $500 residents Of two asgrowng coored
Northeast developments from transportation service
detailed at public hearing today before the Public Utilities
The Washington times., 1938-05-12
Remarkable Character

Remarkable Character
MR. SMALL, the man in charge of the Morgue,
AVA is a remarkable character. He has tiny
little room on the second floor, with a single
pathetic bed such as you wouldn't find once in
q hundred homes, a kitchen chair, and tiny
place to hang his clothes. Always that wretched
little coal stove to try and keep himself warm
in winter. These are the quarters Of the man
who is the guardian of thousands of "forsaken
homes" as always call our bodies after the souls
have gone to their newer homes.
The Washington times., 1938-05-12

Are You following the Nationals
with Frank Buck" O'NeiII In The
Washington Times? Telephone RE.
1884 for home delivery service.
The Washington times., 1938-05-12

When you read your paper in public conveyance keep
so folded that passengers you will not be inconven
fenced The person who completely unfolds Spreads
newspaper in bus train of annoyance to
those around him.
The Washington times., 1938-05-12

The germs and microbes are flying through the
air and they don't stop and say: 1--WE can't go be-
yond this street as that is where the lucky ones
live" They sweep into the market all over the
city, regardless Of rich and poor alike.
The Washington times., 1938-05-12
THURSDAY, MAY II
By .E0alw Walsh. Mclean

No simple comforts for this man, no time off,
and he is paid LESS THAN 500 A MONTH. He
keeps the place so clean you could eat off the
floor and his patience and kindness are beyond
words.
The telephone must have rung dozen times
while was there, but always he was considerable
to the newspapermen and to the poor souls
looking for their lost ones.
AS drove home through the warm, beautiful
summer night and saw the Capitol lighted up
and all the other imposing buildings, it brought
no thrill of delight or pleasure to me this time.
I felt shame and anger that we could have such
a hidden, fostering sore just few blocks away
from all that beauty.
Shameful Condition
YOU citizens of the District of Columbia who
are so proud of your lovely streets, your white
marble buildings; you Senators and Representa-
tives who pass our laws and are proud of your
records, SHAME, SHAME, SHAME on all of you,
that you allow such a condition 10 exist in that
dark, narrow street built over the beautiful Poto-
mac River!
God created man and each and everyone of
he returns to mother earth, has dignified and
proper setting. Give the man who guards the
miracle of Gods creation decent pay, decent liv-
ing quarters, and. above everything else proper
home for his pathetic and helpless charges.
Sod giveth and God taketh away, but certainly
MAN has given very little of his time or considera-
ton to the most tragic place in the District of
Columbia-the Morgue.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-18
FRANCE URGES MAXIMUM HELP 20 R AUS I RIA
Paris Asks Britain to Ioin in Protest Against
 Nazi ziEncroachment

LONDON, Feb. 18.-France has made strong representations to Great Britain in favor of maxi mum help by the two powers to Chancellor Schuschnigg of Austria against further Nazi encroaching on Austrian independence. Ambassa- dor Charles Corbin conveyed the views of the French government to Foreign Secretary Eden after Eden and Premier Chamberlain had two long show down conferences with Count Grandi of Italy and the Sta lin Ambassador from Russia.
 After the conferences Grandi talk ed at length with Rome by tele- phone, presumably to obtain Musso- lini's views on Austria British ministers believed that he sought clarification of the Italian stand on the spread of Nazi influence in Gen. tral Europe.
 Diplomats said the French gov ernment felt strongly that Schus- chnigg would be helped to defend what is left of Austrian independ- ence." Paris is said to have urged the closest contact with Chamber lain and Premier Chautemps on the situation which was described of grave concern to all Europe.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-18
BORROWERS TO GET AID
 FROM R. F. C.
Ban Lifted According to Chairman Jones on Re-
 quest of President

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18.-Jesse Jones, Chairman of the Recon struction Finance Corporation, said his agency will resume immediately making loans to "all deserving bor- rowers" whom the agency is author ized to aid Except for few loans to railroads, the REC has made no new loans since last October
 Chairman Jones said railroads, industry and all other types of business eligible under the REC could now qualify for loans. Jones announced lifting of the ban while making public letter from Presi- dent Roosevelt, in which the latter expressed the wish the agency would make credit available to all deserving borrowers, especially loans that maintain or increase" em- ployment.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-18
PRICE SYSTEM PROGRAM GIVEN
 PUBLIC TODAY
President Releases Report of Special Committee
 Is Explained

WASHINGTON, Feb 18 8-Presi- dent Roosevelt today made public the Interdepartmental Committee report declaring that the Adminis- tration's program seeks a balanced system of prices such as will pro- mote a balanced expansion and production"
 The program does not mean in- tlation or further devaluation of the dollar.
 Commenting on the report, the President declared that in the pres ent situation moderate raise to general price level is desirable, but this rise should not extend to all prices
 Tie President, at the usual press conference, tooay anticipated ques- tionS as to what will be done with the report and recommendations He said the problem will be attack ed from many fronts but that steps have already been taken toward re- covery and better balance in pric- es. The President said these steps included the new farm bill which he has signed. new housing con- struction act and the $25O00O, ,000 relief fund The big feature of the balanced price program, the Presi- dent further said, was that the Administration expected to contain ue to maintain easy credit condi tions with the Treasury and the Federal Reserve Board cooperating
 Does the program mean infla- tion?" the President asked himself, heading off anticipated question of the newsmen, and he responded with flat no"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-18
AUSTRIAN COUP HAS SANCTION
 OF MUSS0LIN!
Statement Issued Denying Italy Is in Opposi-
 ton to Move

ROME, Feb. Is. An official statement was issued last night to deny rumors that Premier Mus solini had opposed Germany's coup in Austria.
 The Foreign Office bulletin, "In- formatione Diplomatica, carried the denial under the title Official Quarters Reveal Italy's Attitude Concerning Hitler's Ultimatum to Austria"
 Said the statement; Official quarters in Italy consider the in- tervieW between Chancellor Hitler and Chancellor Schuschnigg and Schuschnigg decisions, as a nor maj development in Austro- German relations as fixed by the accord of July Il, 1886
 The accord, wherein Austria de- clares herself to be a German State, was designed to prepare a closer entente between Austria and Ger many Hence it is absurd to think of Austrian independence as in con- tradiction to German policy as cer- tain French quarters allege."
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-18
FIVE BOMBERS,
 U. s. NAVY, IN
 BUENOS AIRES
Squadron Makes Great Flight North to South
 on Goodwill Mission

BUENOS AIRES, Feb. Is. - A squadron of five huge Boeing bomb CTS of the United States Army roar ed over this South American city at 11:08 o'clock this morning, Eastern Standard Time, at the end of a 5000 mile Good Will flight from Miami, Florida.
 The bombers approached the Fl Palomar Military Air Base, their 20 motors, four on each bomber, per- forming eXcellently.
 The bomberS came from the United States with only one stop, at Lima, Peru.
 The squadron completed the flight from Lima. a distance of 22,500 miles, to Buenos Aires, in little more than 12 hours.
 The first plane swept down grace fully, landing on the El Palomar Military Air Base, one minute after the squadron swept over. The other bombers landed soon after, all lin- ing up and then both military and naval guards were immediately thrown around them and kept ex- cited and cheering thousands at a distance of several hundred yards.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-18
Three Days from Ketchikan to Wrangell

Prize story to come out of the Baranof's misfortune with a pro- peller and a resultant trip to Prince Rupert and drydock, is the tale of several travelling men in Ketchi- kan, most of them now in Wran- gell
 Fare from Ketchikan to Wrangell Is $8.50 for deluxe room. Several travelling men bought such tickets but went to Prince Rupert and re- turn before they reached Wrangell three days for the price of one
 One of the passengers taking ad- vantage of the excursion rate" did not even go to Wrangell, but got off when the boat returned to Ketch- kan.