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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1937

Page

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Chrysler and Union Settle Up Strike d THRU is Springerville

Deep snow and thawing sun halt ground searchers for the Douglas skyliner wreckage eight dead as crews near McNary and Mt. Baldy plan to rebuild a crude bridge across the White river to reach the crash site. Major Victor Barbartias of Douglas Aircraft reports sighting the wreckage.

Springerville Ariz McNary Here Denteht White River Mt. Baldy Wiana Cl Tnday Victor Bartrandias Oapark Douglas Aircraft Corporation Aid General Command

Democrat Leading In St Louis Poll

In St Louis on April 6, Democrat Nermanand Molunnan leads the race for mayor as the municipal election nears. His Republican opponent Oliver Remmers trails closely after unofficial polls.

ST. Louis Nermanand D Molunnan Oliver 'S Remmers Til Ha To- Hlay

Effort to Cut Hearings on Court Plan Fails

Washington reports an attempt to shorten the Senate Judiciary Committee hearings on Roosevelt court legislation met strong opposition. Senator Hughes motioned to discontinue public hearings, but Chairman Arthur resisted ending the hearings noting there are many witnesses to hear. Senator Burke led the opposition, vowing to fight any move to halt the current presentations.

Washington Senate Judiciary Roosevelt Court Hughes Del Fia Man Arhurat Aziz Senate Ahie Telaware Ragatd Hla Burke Neb

On the Record Dorothy Thompson Grouse Dialogues on Prices

A satirical exchange discusses economic theories on durable goods and production. The Grouse mocks government stimulus, arguing that higher wages reduce production and boost unemployment while urging more looms and cheaper goods. The dialogue notes high prices and a push to produce more consumers’ items.

Supreme Court

Four Navy Flyers Die In Bomber Collision

Four naval airmen were killed when two bombers collided forty miles off San Diego. The planes sank after the crash. Victims: Ludwall R. Pickett of Coronado California, Joseph H. Loughlin of Wilmington North Carolina, Harry M. Bradley of San Diego, and John Joseph Carney of East St. Louis Illinois.

San Diego Cal Naval Afr Atation Pourcas Navy Carrot Lerington Etratatrop Ludwall R. Pickett Coronado Cal.j Grady Joseph H. Loughlin Wilmington N. C

World News In GST Domenthc Ransing

Chrysler strike ends as peace agreement aims to restart production. 85,000 to Jon a and San Tiago. four navy flyers die in a collision above Oregon. Senate criticizes downed strikes and employer actions. Relief jobs plan proposes 3,000,000 at $17 monthly. Insurgents claim 16,000 killed resisting advances near Bilbao. Madrid reports government push toward Ponarroys to secure coal fields. Britain vows Italian pledge to avoid Balearic takeover in the Mediterranean.

Domenthc Ransing Chrysler Jona San Tiago Navy Kiet Lombera Oegan Washington Senate Landara Home Block Yordan Vitoria Imsurgenta Bilbao Madrid Ponarroys Fanton—Fritain Telies

New York Police Hunt for Slayer

New York police sweep the city seeking 21 year old Tobe Irwin blond squint eyed sculptor and divinity student named for the killings of Rannie Gedeon her mother and the English waiter in a Beekman Hill flat. Detectives chase anonymous tips as 2000 patrols scour Manhattan and beyond including Atlantic City and Baltimore where suspects resembling the wanderer were seen and a Lancaster PA arrest was reported. Howard Patterson 22 of Cultapx Mont and Betty Wond 12 of Seattle wed in a marriage license issued is noted.

New York Dettlve New York City Tobe Ort Irvin Shadent Nantet Polles du Atlantic City N. J Poliee Mode Mather Beekman Hill Lancaster Lawrence University Divinity School Baltimoro Irwin

Insurgents clash as government forces push in Spain

Fierce fighting raged near Bilbao and Cordova as Insurgent troops pressed toward Durango and Penarroya coal fields. Government forces claimed progress in Cordova, recaptured towns, and pressed advances amid fears of wider conflict. An insurgent cruiser reportedly sank a Panamanian vessel. Britain and France weighed support for the Balearic defense, while Italy considered action against nonintervention terms. In Madrid, Franco’s side faced international pressure and preparations for potential Americans joining government troops.

Preas Bilbao Spain Cordoba Durango Milvan Guur- Yonder Vizcaya Emilio Mola Tieds Penarroya Claj Cordova Hong Kok Algeciras Gibraltar Andra Bay of Hisesy Paris Sudice Great Britain France Balkars Mlancs Madrid-Valencia London Francisco Franco Toulouse Franco

First Lady Joins Peace Crusade With Byrd Fosdick

Washington April 6 Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt joined Rear Admiral Richard Byrd and Rev Harry Emerson Fosdick to launch a no foreign war Emergency Peace campaign on the twentieth anniversary of U S entry into World War I The First Lady warned that another world war would be practically world death by our action Buffalo N Y mid day fire blamed on a man driving a plate glass window blaze caused 25000 damage

Washington Franklin D. Roosevelt Richard R. Byrd Harry Emerson Fosdick Roosevelt

Just a Minute With Irvin Cobb

Santa Monica Cal April 6 hardly a day passes but we read in the paper an account of heroism devotion to duty and sacrifice. The piece praises an indomitable elder statesman Pope Pius XI and calls for united front against communism while recalling Irvin Cobb’s recurrent gallant service and steadfast will.

Santa Monica Cal Christendom Pape Pius XI Irvin Cobb Mama

Auto Union to Be Recognized

The union claims 59,000 of Chrysler’s 67,000 employees are members and seeks bargaining rights while a March 3 strike demand was rejected. A contract through March 31, 1943, bans sit-downs and coercion, binds the union to avoid plant time recruitment, and requires prompt reopening of closed plants and rapidemployment of striking workers. Negotiations will continue in Detroit on April 5 to resolve issues not covered, with all parties backing a swift end to the dispute.

Chrysler Corporation USA W. A Chrysler Plania Detroit

Fall in price of copper menaces state prosperity

Balto, April 6. Copper prices have fallen from 17 to 16 cents a pound, threatening Montana's economic gains. Payrolls rose markedly in March 1934, with 14,069 shifts and high wages, driven by copper demand. If copper stays around six cents, miners face new prospects and ongoing labor impacts.

Balto Amaconds Company Montana Butte Roosevelt

Senators Read Strong Labor Resolution Amid Borah Skepticism

Washington April 6 A strongly worded Senate resolution condemning sit-down strikes and illegal labor practices was set for a vote. Senator Borah opposed pledging support, stressing doubts about condemning illegal actions if lawful methods remain. President Roosevelt declined to comment as leaders shaped the measure independent of the White House.

Washington Senate Borah Idano J “Tany Roosevelt Robinson Arknnans Pittman Nev Dias Centcreea

Gut Radio Appeals Milk for Sick Child in London

London April 6 The British Broadcasting Corporation interrupted its scheduled program to appeal for milk for a dangerously ill child in a London hospital. Within an hour two shipments were en route one from Warant and the other from Yorkshire to arrive in London tomorrow.

London British Broadcasting Corporation Tonight London Hospital War Yorkshire

Money for Relief May Be Needed Soon

Washington April 6 A group of WPA employees reported that Administrator Harry L Hopkins signaled a possible deficiency appropriation to finance work relief through the year ending July 1 This would mark the first doubt by WPA officials that current funds will cover until the next fiscal year begins Arthur Stein spokesman for WPA workers from New York Philadelphia Washington Chicago and Seattle urged against curtailment He said an additional appropriation could come with the president’s message around April 10 and that vice president plans were under consideration.

Washington WPA Harry L. Hopkins Works Progress Administration Congress Arthur Stein New York Philadelphia Chicago Seattle Lankins Stein

Tongue River Dam Project 10 Start

Funds are available to start construction of the Tongue River dam project near Miles City Montana. Final Public Works Administration approval came after reallocating nearly 1.2 million dollars from related Montana diversions. Senators Murray and Burton Wheeler urged the move to relieve unemployment and accelerate completion.

Washington Miles City Mont Tekrs Montana James KE. Murray Ickes Public Works Administration Montana State Water Conservation Board Murray Burton K. Wheeler Roosevelt Tongue River Dam

Sit-Down Strikes Outlawed by Vermont Move

The Vermont legislature approved a bill to outlaw all-town sit-down strikes. The measure, sent to Governor George C. Aiken, imposes up to two years in prison or a $1000 fine for violations.

Vermont Action Montpelier Vermont Senate George C. Aiken

Rival factions of labor clash at Cleveland plant

In Cleveland on April 6 police dispersed about five hundred protesters as members of the Committee for Industrial Organization and the American Federation of Labor exchange blows outside the electric vacuum cleaner plant. Four men were beaten during the second day of strikes since the plant reopened after a March 22 shutdown. The plant, under contract with the AFL craft unions, reopened to AFL members only, while CIO organizers worked to win recognition. Two long lines of AFL members and supporters faced CIO entrants at the gate as evidence of the dispute was checked. The melee erupted when a CIO member was encountered by an AFL supporter.

Cleveland Committen For Industrial Organization Iumbor Fou Thve A. F L. Craft Anlone A. F. of Membary Warrere Aatoring Eure

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