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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1937

Page

1

No Trace Found In Airliner Missing Over Arizona Border

A ground and air search along the Tanely and rugged New Mexico Arizona border failed to locate a 21 passenger Douglas airliner missing since Saturday. A sister ship and a motorized transport added to the patrols from Albuquerque while Sheriff Johnson and state trooper Jack Buzard led the ground party. They returned to Winslow at night and planned dawn searches.

Winslow, Ariz Tanely New Metro-Arizona Sin Saooday Wilthigh Douglas Shi Ty ‘Transcontinental and Ester Air. Inc Albuquerque X. M

Michigan Court Plan Vote Leads in Republican Balloting

Detroit AP reports partial Michigan returns show Republicans leading in the Supreme Court and highway commissioner races. Precincts reporting indicate Walter and Mee Kensie trailed Thomas for the court seats, while Whaley Ziegler and Murray Van Wagoner top the highway post. Early results suggest Republicans and one Democrat vying for reelection, with scattered ballots incomplete.

Michigan Detroit Hetary Supreme Court Louw Peadity Walter 11 North Walter I Meekensie Thomas McAmmmater Iteturin Whaley M. Ziegler Murray J. van Wagoner Jaditw Llewnlad

Divinity student suspected of triple murder in New York

A citywide manhunt centered on blond 29 year old Robert Irwin, ex-divinity student and former mental hospital patient, sought for the slayings of Veronica Gedeon, her mother Mary, and Frank Byrnes. Police say motive was revenge against Ronnie and her mother.

Yeara Ofd Udko John S. Lyons Robert Irwin Veronica Gedeon Frank Byrnes Poarder

French fascist chief indicted as de la Rocque battles front

Paris on April 5 Colonel Frangais de la Borque and five aides were indicted on charges linked to suppressing Croix du Feu and nationalist opposition. De la Rocque campaigned in the provinces for a new party, two speeches in small towns near Hourges preceded the indictment, while the party headquarters reacted calmly.

Paris Frangais de la Borque Croix du Feu Social” Party People's Front de la Rocque Hourges

Lipppmann on Today Tomorrow and the Supreme Court Debate

Walter Lippmann argues that liberal opposition to the president's plan blocks passage in the Senate. He notes dissenters led by Holmes and Taft, Brandeis, Cardozo, and Hughes as champions of liberal judicial interpretation, with Roberts' pivotal change in Monday's vote signaling a new majority.

Supreme Court Kay Wheeler and Borah Conant Dodds Bhave Holmes Resson Senate Indond Mitat Baye Washington Juaes Sutherland Messry van Devanter McReynolda But-tar Court Dar Taft Hughes Brandeis Stone Cardozo Justin Roberts Jnatica Inatica Wuphes Justica Roberts Jude Parker

Parley of Strike in Recess Ends Without Settlement

Lansing April 1 AP reports a conference between Walter Chrystes and John Lewis on the Chrysler automedia strike adjourned tonight without a settlement. Governor Frank Murphy, Michigan's peacemaker, said negotiators recessed until 10 a.m. tomorrow. An authority said an agreement could be reached tomorrow or Wednesday, described as more hopeful than the General Motors plan, with only minor disturbances expected. Indications during the day suggested Chrysler chairman and Lewis would continue talks. Continued on Page 2.

Lansing Mid AP Yn Walter 1 Chrystes John 1. Lewis Chryster Automedia Frank Murphy Richtigan Uni General Motors

Washington pushes 300000 CCC corps plan in budget fight

President asks for a permanent 300000 CCC corps as Senate backs Guffey Vinson measures after rejecting an anti strike clause. Chicago reports strikes paused. Winston Arizona reports missing aircraft. Atlanta faces deadly storms soaking the nation. Rome cites Italy Italian restrictions. Paris notes French social party tension amid neutrality debates.

Washington CCC Senate Chicago Perkins Winston Ariz Akyltier Nation New York Paliro Aruiptor Alayer Model Rome Italy Neutratity Paris de la Racque French Social Party

Expected ruling on Wagner's act not received

From Washington the Supreme Court session yielded no decision on the Wagner labor relations act. Justice McReynolds attacked critics who claim conservatism on the court is swayed by personal economic predilections. He cited Justice Stone’s earlier remark, echoed by Roosevelt and others, as part of the ongoing debate on court composition and the Roosevelt plan to add new justices. No ruling or even indirect hearing on the Roosevelt proposal or the Wagner act was issued today.

Washington Supreme Court McReynolds Hatler Widen McReynolda Thig Stone New York Roosevelt Meleynolda Struggele

Storms sweep South from Tennessee to Texas

A wave of spring storms struck the South. Damaging winds toppled buildings and uprooted trees from Tennessee to Texas. In Alabama and neighboring states, injuries and deaths were reported, with heavy rain, hail and flood warnings continuing along the coast and inland waterways. Authorities urged caution as power outages and communication disruptions spread.

Atlanta Tennessee Texas San Antonio Alabama Fred Lites Asherman Wilson Dam Florence Carl Sane Storng Montgomery Louisiana Verla Miss Georgia Canecuh River U. S. Weather Bureau Pensacola Pea Elba Goneva Ala

Amos Shellacy Reelected To City Council In East Helena

Incumbent Amos M Shellady won re election to the Helena city council with a 137 vote margin over Harry Hennessy. In East Helena Steve Maronick was defeated by John Prick for alderman. Shellady carried six wards, dominating the sixth by a wide margin. turnout was 2 687 of about 7 010 registered voters.

Amos Shellacy East Helena Ught Yoto Wan East Bheliady Igoven Wid Hennessy Homta Vale

Death threats in suit over Kerr guardianship case

San Francisco April 5 armed guards were stationed in a courtroom after threats were alleged in a bitter guardianship contest over Lewlee Kerr 18 daughter of Andrew T Kerr a stove maker seeking to move guardianship from her mother Tuconora Wallace to attorney Fred J Athearn amid a dispute involving Kerr’s wealth and control of the case

San Francisco Dan Murphy Andrew T. Kerr Lewlee Kerr Fred J. Athearn Tuconora Wallace Kerr

Uncle Sam to float new loan this year says Morgenthau

Secretary Morgenthau projected a federal debt increase in a statement from Washington. The treasury chief said the treasury would borrow additional money before July 1 to cover the gap between income and outgo, though he did not specify the amount. He added he was sure new money would be owed between now and the end of the fiscal year.

Washington Morgenthau Treasury

Just A Minute With Trainer Co Hp

Irving Cobb remarks on U S maritime rankings and film casting in Santa Monica, noting government subsidies and industry status. He jokes about Gone With The Wind roles and the theater scene, with playful asides on Scarlett O’Hara and Rhett Butler. The letter is signed by IRVING COBB and appears in a 1937 style newspaper page.

Santa Monica Cal United States Los Angeles Seven Beas Colony Scarlett O'Hara Mae West Jane Withers Rhett Butler

No Sit Down Statement In Coal Act Sparks Senate Debate

The Senate refused to count a denunciation of blt-lown ates and prepared for further action on the coal act issue. Three senators introduced new declarations of policy opposing the Bit-dowman Rap resolutions and urged an early vote. After days of rough debate, a sit-down amendment to the Juffey-Winnan legislation was defeated 49 to 1.

Workington Thelenate Booth Southern Democrata

Miss Rankin Urges Neutrality Ahead of War Anniversary

Washington observer notes Rep. Jeannette Rankin, first woman elected to Congress, urging voters to back legislation keeping the United States out of foreign wars. The statement comes on the eve of the war declaration anniversary, recalling her previous antiwar vote and stance.

Washington Mires Jeanetts Tankin Montana United States Votara

Sit-down strikes spark national unrest says Sloan

General Motors president Alfred P. Sloan warns in an interview that sit-down strikes threaten law and order and could trigger national menace. He argues no new legislation is needed, urges support for production over leisure, and cites economic parity as uncertainty rather than stability.

Phoenis Arty Alfred PL Sloan General Motors Corporation Phana Sloan

Trade chief warns barriers and war’s costs

Secretary Cordell Hull accepted the Woodrow Wilson foundation award on the World War’s 20th anniversary and urged expanding trade agreements. He cited animosities in commerce and finance as fueling economic distress and called for extending current policy beyond barriers to broader international cooperation. From London, a sugar conference opened with talk of a united effort to reduce trade barriers. Hull warned that economic distress tempts self sufficiency and noted nations already impoverished by poverty seek limited gains.

Associated Proes Committee For Industrial Organization Aurgestion The Isrleigh New York Cordell Hull Woodrow Wilson Foundation Fron Ioondyn Joilly Wilson Foundation Nome

Italy May Decide to Break Treaty

Ttome April 5 reports that Italy may withdraw from the nine nation accord governing nonintervention in the Spanish Civil War. A government spokesman said there is no reason to doubt charges from the Glomale d Italia that France viol ated the accord. The paper cited a statement by Dino Alfieri suggesting other powers might prompt Italy to reconsider liberty of action. Alfieri had indicated Italy might send troops to Spain but could reverse if required by others.

Italy France Clargés Glornale d'Italia Dino Alfier Alftort Spain

Selecting Grand Jury for Probe in Frisco

San Francisco April 6. Investigation of charges that police take a million dollars yearly from the city underworld was set on a new course today. Nineteen grand jurors were being selected in superior court as District Attorney Matthew Brady and State Attorney General U.S. Webb took charge of the graft investigation.

San Francisco Superior Court Matthew Brady Webb

Roosevelt seeks permanent CCC to aid natural resources

Wallington April 1 President Roosevelt urged Congress to authorize a permanent conservation corps of up to 360000—or more—to provide useful work in protection restoration and development of natural resources. Law expires June 30 and supporters push for enlarged enrollment and permanent status amid budget and committee discussions.

Wallington Roosevelt Congress Jony Conservation Corps Johnson Th. Okin CCC House Democratic Steartling Committee

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