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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1939

Page

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Chamberlain SNES Notice of HS Stand

London March 31 Great Britain and France pledged to fight beside Poland if she is attacked during anti aggression talks. Chamberlain announced Britain would back Poland with immediate support while consultations continue. France and Britain authorize the plan and stand ready to act to preserve Polish independence.

London Great Britain France Poland Hitler Chamberlain Britain Rhine Nanse of Commons Tinay

Alley Cat Ties Up Big Project For Some Days

Angelina and her friend Buren caused delays at a large project in Vane Angeles as workers prepared the terminal for a forthcoming event. Angelina vanished down an air chute amid activity, with the crew delaying sealing off a hatch until her return. She reappeared carrying three kittens, expressing pride amid the unusual disruption.

Alley Cat Vane Angeles Atso Angelina Angelia Buren Weil Daz

Federal Funds Aid Montana Relief Cut Reduced to Twenty Percent

Federal funds will finance Montana relief payments for April and May with a 20 percent reduction instead of the previously planned one third. J M Brandford, public welfare administrator, says the March 10 board meeting ordered one third cuts for aged payments and full reductions for dependent children, while federal funds through Washington provide support for the months noted. Special efforts are underway to secure additional funds for June, beyond the legislature’s appropriation, as officials weigh options for continued relief.

J. M. Brandford Public Welfare Board Roy B. Ay Sorial Security Board Washington, D. C Hip Department Brandford

State Seeks Man Linked to $155000 Blaze Across States

Authorities pursue Arthur Parsons, linked to a major California warehouse fire in 1936 37, and a Montana incident in Butte where three warehouses burned. Parsons allegedly used oil soaked rags and a ventilator technique, matching the method of a fugitive known as Clifford Brandte. He fled a Montana facility after parole. investigators consider whether he visited Velene during the night.

Arthur Carsons Parconn Vtabatate Marshal Rad Velene Durins

Holy Week plans unfold for Helena churches

Helena churches outline Holy Week observances with Palm Sunday processions, special services, pageants, and music. At St. Mimena’s, Palm Sunday features pontifical palm blessing by Most Rev. Joseph M. Gilmore, with clergy and chanters leading solemn Masses and Tenebrae services through Holy Thursday and Good Friday.

Helena Helena Cluirches Orien St. Mimena Pontifical Leasing of the Palms Joseph MM. Gilnae Wathers Francs Whalen John Sullivan Paothers Vincent Kavanagh Paul Mackin Jobo Cronin Mathing Joseph M. Glimere Joseph Sf. Oflmare

Kentucky Boy Chosen Typical American Youth

Karl McCready a 13 year old from a farm near LaFollette Kentucky was selected as a typical American boy in 1939. He owns a pony named Dolly a dog named Max and is a member of the 4-H Club and the National Federation of Junior Farmers. A $1000 prize accompanied the contest result from 28 000 boys sponsored by the Typical American Boy association.

New York Karl McCready Kat Lalite Jfe Dolly Max Anit Anit Laa Member of the 1-H"oin and, the National Federation of Junior Mustecuba

President Roosevelt warned on Europe threat and Munich echoes

A White House source says Roosevelt telephoned from Warm Springs about growing fear of Adolf Hitler seeking world domination. France and Britain vow to defend Poland, signaling a potential general European war as Germany’s aims widen beyond its borders. The president’s trip and plans remain subject to change.

Warm Springs Roosevelt Europ State Department Nolate White House Qvente Ince Munich Adoolf Hitler Germany

Hel ena and Eastelena vote in contested school board elections

Helena and East Helena electors vote in two city school elections today selecting four uncontested candidates for Helena School District No. 1 and choosing seven directors. Incumbent council candidate Alox M. Shellady faces H. D. Touln. Polls open two sessions at local precincts with judges and clerks listed.

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Promise of Help hailed by country and allies

Poland greets Britain's pledge to defend Poland's independence as Britain and France move to coordinate support. Reports say Britain may send warships to Gdynia while Polish corridor forces continue to strengthen, with German troop numbers estimated near the port. Details uncertain as dispatches proceed.

Warsaw Britain Poland France Germany Pejvin Chamberlain London Hultain Thera Gdynia Baturtny Pollah Molish Affiniain Theranixy Danglerveparig

Land Board Approves 75 New Leases Daily

The Land Board, in a March meeting, moved to finalize five year leases with a one year extension option for certain agricultural tenants. Officials note renewed activity since February 28 and project about 1,200 grazing licenses. most new leases are for emaig and related farmland.

Nantin Sherlock Dhmuntsatoner Yeaterday

War Materials Bill Passed by Senate May Benefit Montana Ores

Washington March 31 The Senate approved legislation authorizing the army and navy to purchase and store 840 million dollars worth of strategic war materials over four years. The bill, sponsored by Senator Thomas Utah, originally called for 25 million annually but was trimmed to around 10 million per year. The measure now goes to the House with a total four year allocation of 100 million for domestic sources of materials. Senator Wheeler Montana proposed an amendment to transfer 7 million dollars of cotton from the Commodity Credit Corporation to storage, but withdrew after concerns about presidential disposal powers. continue on page 10

Senate Montana Wheeler Washington Sonata Army Navy Neve Howe Thomas Utah Cenate War Department Gartlet Thoman United States Masa Commodity Credit Corporation

Students Put On Probation For Pointed Joke

Bronmingdale Michigan reports that twenty-one students at a high school were placed on probation after a pointed joke aimed at teachers. The note read, Failing are dorsal One wish you Here here, reflecting the school’s disciplinary action.

Bronmingdale, Mich Wehent Itchigan Pels

House Votes Compromise On Relief Appropriation

The House approved a $100,900,000 added relief appropriation for WPA for the current year by a 200 to 110 vote. Several lawmakers backed the measure while others opposed it, as discussions lingered over further reductions and the final fate of the bill. Roosevelt sought larger funding, and the decision followed a back-and-forth over aims, timing, and roll reductions.

HOUSE Waanington Mareh Rhise x W.P.A Eym Ronsevelt Chamber Tropasa Renresentativan Col C Hartington Ara Ems Tarry W.P.A Roosevelt Tolay

Helena Airport Upgrade To Be Discussed

Helena City Council plans early action on airport improvements to keep the field competitive with Northwestern airports. The meeting will review runway realignment and modernization work, with officials from Northwest Airways, Western Air Express, and regional aviation offices attending to outline coordinated steps and timelines.

Helena Connclt Cooncil A. J. Roberta Conncil Menaing Spokane Northwest Airs Vines A.W. Stephenson Salt Lake City Western Air Exproan Fant ‘Morrie Portland A. 0. Nelmeyer Seattle Afr Carrer Arthur Avera Inter Regional San Francison Jaman ¥. Reed A. P. Kerr Burbank Calif Alvin P. Adama Wentera Air Dremient J. M. Tracy Putte Na Vevera Olber Aeronautica

Hitler poised to answer at Wilhelmshaven address

Adolf Hitler, shown stirred by Chamberlain’s pledge to defend Poland, was to deliver a fiery speech at Wilhelmshaven. The event was seen as a potential launch of Germany’s new 35,000 ton battleship and a bold display of naval power amid anti British sentiment. The German press labeled Chamberlain’s declarations as a miscalculated attempt to sow unrest and distrust among nations.

Adolf Hitler Chamberlain Wilhelmshaven North Sea Germany Ammough Witter Enid DNB Ini Chamberlain Ons England Abe Europa

Belief Expressed Chamberlain Has Saved World War

London March 31 Major Vernon Bartlett independent MP expressed relief in a speech that Chamberlains new foreign policy would save the world from the danger of another world war He added that they would not be able to enjoy peace while Franco's widow claimed Mussolini had been assassinated at his funeral

London Vernon Bartlett Armistar

Eastern Europe Pact Deepens Against German Push

Paris reports indicate Poland and Romania agreed to stand with Britain and France to defend independence if Germany advances in the east. The move follows Chamberlain's pledge and the signing of a French Romanian trade treaty to bolster economic ties and oil purchases. The French position is described as temporary pending further consultations in eastern Europe.

Paris Poland Rumania Germany Chamberlain Horn Enimina Arma Romania Chimhecinin Foreign Ministry Europa Prence

Crusading Doctor Attacks War Work in Kendal City

Dr Logan Clendening, at a medical convention, denounces Kendal City as the rottenest borough and criticizes WPA projects. He claims moving to Santa Barbara partly due to his wife preferring it, and recounts causing an air drill to stop, saying he faced police after swinging an axe.

Logan Cléndon W.P.A Kendal City American College of Phydiciana Kanang City Santa Barbara Calig Clendentog Kansea City Kanena City Clendening

Mussolini Holds Back On Territorial Demands

In Rome Premier Mussolini signaled restraint on Italian territorial claims to observe Hitler’s moves. He told a Calabria crowd Italy could wait and reinforce its armed forces as Britain and France pledged aid to Poland, while warning against croad aggression.

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