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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1939

Page

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Auto Workers Break Limit At CIO Convention

Weary delegates at the CIO Auto Workers convention rebelled against the expressed wishes of the Congress of Industrial Organizations. They refused to suspend rules to hear a constitutional committee report and voted by a large majority to extend an special night session. The move sparked debate over changes to the international executive board and transfer of offices. The convention continued amid protests and lingering tension as ranks argued over leadership and organizational structure.

C.I.O. Limited Automobile Workers Congress of Industrial Organizations Jes Nyday Taaneh Parker Union Unite Auatiianies Uva Uetberg W. A. Wearkers Vale Moint

Program for Railways to Be Taken Up by Hearings

Washington April hearings will begin on a broad Wheeler Truman program for railroad regulation. The plan, prepared with railroad officials and backed by the Interstate Commerce Commission and President Roosevelt era committees, seeks broader transportation jurisdiction, a three judge court to supervise reorganizations of financially distressed lines, and empowered ICC actions.

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Priest Uses Palm Sunday Devotions To Persuade Bandit Surrender

A New York priest, amid Palm Sunday devotions, personally entered a Fifth Avenue cafe siege to talk down gunman John Naumo 24, who had held an elderly couple hostage. After an hour of calm dialogue and appeals to faith, the priest persuaded Naumo to surrender, with officers moving in as a crowd gathered outside.

New York Gunn Mls Ftey Francs X. Quinn John Nauma Dd West Merton A Nichols Sarah

In-Laws of Nazi Chiefs Oppose Them in New York

Two claimants tied by in-law relations to Nazi leaders denounced the German government. Willan Patrick Witler, 28, English, hosted a Palm Sunday reception at St. Matrick's Cathedral with his mother Mrs. Aloif Hitter, who says she was married to Hitler's half brother. Mis Siltverskjold, linked to Goering's Swedish former wife, joins the American Countess against Nazi propaganda as an honorary advisory board member.

New York Willan Patrick Witler Animaz St. Matrick Aloif Hitter Adolf Hitler Mis Siltverskjold Heather Field Marshal Goering

Palm Sunday Celebrations Mark End of Civil War in Spain

Devout Catholics fill cathedrals as bells toll for Holy Week across Spain. General Franco, recovered from influenza, signs war bulletin proclaiming end of the civil war. Crowds, priests, diplomats fill Burgos cathedral and cities from Burgas to the Mediterranean coast celebrate with prayers and pageantry.

Spain Burgas Ggain Thali Guna Francingo Franca Christ the King Franco Burgos Eto Maanes Maaria

Fund for Relief to Be Taken Up by Upper House

Washington April 2 The senate may take up tomorrow the president s request for 150 000 000 additional for WPA The house approved 100 000 000 emergency relief appropriations expected to come out of the senate appropriations sub committee tomorrow and to ride through the full committee at that figure Administrations reporters indicate efforts to target on the 1 000 000 ringed by the president Senator Hora who supported the original 475 000 000 sought by the president favored 40 10 000 Probe coming The house appropriations committee to start early in the week an investigation of the WPA to determine if undeserving persons are on the roll

Washington Senate W.T.A Hource Appropriations Senator Hora Tha Houns

Fascists in Defeat Poll as Belgium Votes Near

Early returns from yesterday's general election show liberals and catholics making heavy gains at fascist Hexin targets. Roalers received about one third while Belgun party leaders discuss the World War era shift as Dutch and Belgian voters react to nationalist and democratic pressures. Dr Adrhiy Santens resigns amid political turmoil and Flemish leader VThobssiie Flemish remains pivotal as results unfold.

Brussels Aronday Kuyen Malemedy St With Belgun Adrhiy Santens Lion

Girl on ledge holds gaze as crowd watches

A crowd of about 2,000 gathered when a terrified woman stood on a split balcony edge for 14 minutes above a hotel, shouting about jumping before officers and a manager coaxed her to safety. A suspect, Salvatore Cicera, and a man named Aut Tuker were mentioned in connection with the disrupted scene.

Willian G Webh Mane Ager Ater Ben Hdek Goring Salvatore Cicera Washington

Poles and French take hope in crisis developments Europe

London reports suggest Prime Minister Chamberlain may offer Romania a pledge of protection in a British drive to form an anti aggression bloc with Poland and France. Romania’s likely acceptance and Turkish intent to join bolster a tense European security frame as debates loom in Parliament.

Europe London Chamberlain Rumunia House of Commons Rumiania Bucharest Grigore Gafencu Britain Poland Turkey Gafencu Paris Athens Ankara Heilain Reichs Uehrer Hitler Wilhelmshaven France Patteh Wrete

Election Day Poll Hours and Local Officials Questioned

Polls will open from 8 to 6 for today’s municipal election. Voters are to select a successor to Atay MM Shetty as public safety commissioner and fire chief, with incumbent Stillady seeking reelection but not guaranteed to retain duties. The city plans a May meeting to reorganize key posts and prepare the municipal budget, with local officials and departments listed. Polling places span multiple wards and streets, including the State and Talala streets area and several ward offices, while the primary on March 20 left contenders nominal and voting light.

Mtelena Ely Cornellean Atay Shetty Public Safety Maley Tatiana Nhe Stillady Publi Safety Tnnrty Prat Vey Provident Willie Pafety Allert Dy Roherty Aueet Furveatt Sovenson Firlatol Tobay State Atala Seemed Ward Hanoment of Lewin Clark County Hhood Eagles Ball South Mall Street Mourth Girmadan Tyter Lols Mmarene Warren Uirect Cowrie Nou Newton and Wark Avenues Sith Stony Sanders Street Ratlrowd Avenue Naleigh Street Bey Path Maren Voling

Soft coal industry shutdown looms after long talks

In New York a heated conference between miners and operators nears its third week as a joint committee nears a decision. A spokesman said the panel will reconvene tomorrow to decide on a new contract for Appalachian mines and related steel, with a midnight Friday deadline looming for action.

Kew York Agni Beaysa Fpmarcon Ennich Charlee O'Nea

Coburg Man Found Drowned in Creek

Malta April 2 Abe Schroeder 26 Coburg man was found drowned in Peoples Creek west of Coburg after his automobile stalled by flood. Coroner Wilford Bell said Schroeder was drowned Sunday night while attempting to walk home. he was the lone known victim of the Milkilver flood.

Malta Abe Shroeder Coburg

Boy Dies After Battle With Rare Disease in Pennsylvania

A year old John Zurrick died in Ramey Pa after doctors said his rare disease Schill d or’s disease caused brain damage and offered no cure. His mother Mrs Katherine Zurrick, widowed, remained at home in the coal mining village as the funeral rites were held and physicians discussed limited treatment options and possible hospice care.

Ramey John Zurrick Katherine Zurrick Pennsylvania Murrick Hyusband John Imult Abla Chow Tom Partridge American Legion Warfare Houtadale Anid Physalana Thir State Department Philadelphia

Neutrality Act cash-and-carry clause may lapse

Washington discussions focus on whether the cash-and-carry provision of the Neutrality Act should expire. Senators debate the feasibility of immediate action given May deadlines, with support and opposition split across the Foreign Relations Committee. The proposal would reauthorize or revise the provision governing belligerent sales of munitions and essential goods while preserving other protections.

Washington Senate Zory Hite Pitlman Guy Pitman Pittman

Pilgrims Crowding Rome Attend Palm Sunday Services

Crowds filled Rome for Palm Sunday as thousands gathered for processions at St. Peter's and St. John Lateran. Pope Pius XII did not participate in the public ceremony, delivering Mass from his private chapel.

Vatican City Rome Jerusalem St. Peter's NASA Basilica St. John Lateran Gathodelam Pius XII Nix Klessing St. Veter's

LaGuardia and Benes Rally for Czech Cause in Cleveland

A Cleveland audience of about 1000 heard LaGuardia and Benes speak on the Czech question. Benes urged a free Europe loudly while a speaker claimed Czechoslovakia cannot be destroyed and warned of threats to Czech independence amid a pressing European crisis. The tale included a counterpoint about kidnappings and the defense of a republic.

Cleveland Fanant Menes Ploredo Benes Adolfiter Europe New York City Wayers Cxeckinsfloe Sakia

Argentine Probe Probes German Plot Over Patagonia

Federal Judge Miguel Jantus assumed charge of an inquiry into charges that Germans plotted to colonize or annex Patagonia. The case followed a Noticas Graficas report claiming a facsimile of a German embassy report on “no man’s land.” Alfred Mueller and Horique Joerg remained detained as investigations continued, with German embassy denials noted.

Buenos Aires Miguel Jantus Argentina Patagonia Notlclas Graficas No Man's Land Argenting Germany Argentine Jantua

Yankee Clipper Soars in Survey Flight to Bordeaux

The 4.2 ton Yankee Clipper, owned by Pan American Airways, landed at Blecarouse seaplane base in Bordeaux at 3:85 p.m. HK time during a survey flight from Tilshon. An originally planned route from Porth gueke copiiat to Marecille was altered due to adverse winds, with stops including Horta and Lisbon. The mission aims to test paths for a French North Atlantis air service, with additional legs to Marseille and the British Isles before returning to the United States.

Bordeaux France Blecarouse Tilshon Gueke Copiiat Marecille Discaronse Mareefiln Pan-American Alrwaya Baltimore Horta Lisbon Biscarosse North Atlantis Comatel Lake Marseille British Isles United States

President Rommerelt Updates On Abroad While On Vacation

President Rommerelt studied official reports on ominous happenings abroad and the sixth of cow, approved army defences and government reorganisation. He took a drive with Harry Hopkins and Thom Corcoran during spring break at Five Mountain cottage. No further comment on Europe. he prepared to sign a measure empowering army strength and government reorganization with secrecy and safety provisions.

Warm Springs Rommerelt Brean Harry L. Hopkin Commerce Thom

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