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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1939

Page

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Ohio River Flood Crest Near Dip Amid Forecasts

The Ohio River rose toward a crest as tributaries signaled recession of the valley’s second minor flood of the year. Predictions put crest levels from 33 to 62 feet across Kentucky and nearby areas, with Louisville and Cincinnati traffic and agriculture facing rising waters and evacuations under varying forecasts. Continuous updates warned of possible record levels at Paducah and Owensboro while some readings showed slight declines at Pittsburgh and Huntington, as forecasters revised crest expectations downward.

Cincinnati Ohio W. Mevereau Pittsburgh Huntington W. Va Fortemaush J. L. Kendall Loulaville Fort Anova Kentucky Paducah Owennboro Loulgvilia Pa‘Aucah Frankfort Hopkineetite

Fire on Paris liner endangers rare art cargo

In Le Barre France on April 39 a fire of undetermined origin broke out aboard the Paris causing damage and threatening a $060000 art cargo. One death occurred as chief safety officer Sourdilly fell into a hold. A German was injured. dock workers were questioned as investigators look into sabotage. The 34680 ton ship was en route to New York and fire crews eased the blaze.

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Britain and Germany woo Turks as allies in war

Berlin reports more than 25 modern German warships heading toward maneuvers near the Strait of Gibraltar as France and Britain patrol the area. Hitler appoints von Papen as ambassador to Turkey to secure a potential alliance, while preparations for his 60th birthday draw attention amid ongoing political moves.

Berlin Germany Kirl Wilhelmshaven Strait of Gibraltar Mediterranean Strates Malla Hitler Breigthen Min Band Turkey Ivan von Tape

Benjamin admits to 18 years in Communist Party at hearing

At a Washington hearing Benjamin, a high official linked to the Workers Alliance, testified he had been a Communist Party member for 18 years but denied plans to overthrow the government. He named other Alliance members and said he opposed violence while asserting loyalty to American democracy.

Benjamin Communist Party Commonlt Herbert Benjamin Neere Alliance IMM Ren. Wisgleeworth Washington Fuld Ne Arnold Joinson Cleveland Ohio Dim Wiseman New York Boara Mex Noral California Aome

Mother and two daughters ride boxcar toward relatives

Minneapolis April 18. A mother and her two daughters, one a nine month old baby, continued a trek by boxcar. They were kept in a transient bureau and sought relatives in Hecana Bu Mich. Mrs Ruby Eye and her girls Suale age 16 and Sandra Ning Months tried to keep hobos away from the car. They had come from Tacoma and hoped to reach kin in Escanbn.

Minneapolis Nomi Hecanabu Mich Ruby Eye Suale Sandra Tacoma Wash Escanzbn

France says troops in Spain not aimed at France or Portugal

Paris reports from Burgos indicate Spain Morocco troop movements were not directed at France or Portugal. German pocket battleships are seen as potential raiders in wartime, risking Allied supply lines while Spain protests the Burges government’s gold and war supplies transfer to Franco.

Paris France Asatrancn Burgos Pollch Spain Spanx Morocco Ueliast Spanish Ambareador Joao Poliz Loquierlea Teld Arsign Georgen Bonnel Thong Mpanhih Ma Geporta French Morocco Iptomatic Critsera Americas Aubsmarine Ahipa

Montana to Set Big Game Season This Thursday

Regulations governing elk bear deer and mountain goat hunting for the coming Montana big game season were to be set Thursday by the state fish and game commission. A nine man committee headed by B te Prica of Laurel discussed reorganization and three main purposes including ongoing wildlife projects and integrating state and federal plans. The group met at the commission’s March session and aims to survey future projects for wildlife management.

Montana State and Game Commission Warica A. Weaver B. Te Prica Laurel Atate Fish and Game Commission T. C. Spaulding Missoula

England Also Bids To Get Bulgaria In War Split

London unconfirmed reports say Britain intensifies efforts to bring both Turkey and Bulgaria into the French British front. Conversations hinge on Moscow Sofia and London with no immediate agreement, while Germany urges peace talks and Russia backs the alliance.

London Turkey Bulgaria Moscow Sofia Koown Princ Miniater Chamberlain Noe Twit Sotlet Ruste Ukat Tritt Naty Germany

Greenish Tinge to Sun Today Should Not Alarm

A partial solar eclipse will cover about a fraction of the sun’s surface today. Meteorologist W F Maughan says there is no danger to eyesight and the eclipse will peak around 7 am then wane, with safe viewing advised via smoked glass.

W. F. Maughan

Chairman Madden Objects to Changes to Wagner Act

In Washington on April 17 Chairman J Warren Madden of the national labor board said the Wagner act should stay as is. He warned that proposed amendments by Senator Burke aim to revoke the act s liberties and would push toward repealing it. Madden noted a long feud with Burke and cited past opposition to the act s administration while urging lawmakers to preserve the current law.

Washington J. Warren Madden National Abor Board Burke Neh Burks Senate TGR

Crown Prince and Princess Run to Catch Train

Crown Prince and Princess of Denmark and Ceca gprivtint forced to run for their train after it started without them. They dashed along the platform amid cheering crowds of about 2000, climbed back aboard as the Burlington railroad’s Pershing stream river pulled away, and the royal pair laughed between breaths as they rejoined the car steps.

Crown Prien Denmark Ceca Burlington Railroad

Mussolini Seeks Hungary Berlin Axis Ties in War Scenario

Premice Marsalini and Hungarian officials pursue talks with Berlin to bind Hungary to the Axis if war comes. Hungarian premier-Toteky and foreign minister-Canky travel to Berlin to meet Hitler and Mussolini allies as Italy tightens influence over Albania and Transtyvania moves. The talk centers on aligning Hungary with Germany and Italy amid regional shifts and Romania tensions.

Mussolini Hungary Berlin Tome Premice Marsalini Dia Tome Aris Paul Toteky Stephen Canky Barlin Tttler Tatlan-Trench Dacoms Bertin Franco Galeazzo Cinno Alexander Clnca- Markovich Yugoslavia Eireles Yugoniny Néervoyanese Albania

La Follette Warns Nazi Regime Worst Global Threat

New York April 18 Philip La Follette Wisconsin governor and Progressives leader warned that Nazism poses the gravest foreign danger to the United States and the Western Hemisphere. He urged smashing the Nazi power and charting a course focused on American welfare while calling for U.S. leadership and policy changes, including shifting ambassadorial duties and building a united front with Britain and France.

New York Wormer Philip Latollette Wisconsin America

Record Crowd Seen for Montana Inc Annual Meeting

Morguan of Montanans Inc said a record turnout is anticipated at the annual meeting here Wednesday and Thursday after a research trip. James Rowe of Dutch arrives to finalize pension plans and Friday’s dinner will feature a speaker selection. Saturday includes a general meeting, group discussions on conservation and industry, and election of new officers with delegates from every Montana county expected.

WG. Morguaun Montanenn, Inc Atate Morgusun Montanana, Inc James II Ferguson Board of Rowe Varios Conaider Montana

Kin of First Lady Killed in Mexico Plane Crash

Plane wreck near Guadalupe Victoria in Porhio state kills Mantel S Roosevelt nephew of Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt and two other travelers. Miss Cariotta Canntin Une of Maxi so City suffers injuries. two students from Merrard were en route home from vacation. Details were incomplete in late night telegrams.

Mexico Mexico City Mantel S. Roosevelt Franklin D. Reconesalt Peter Ruthncy Sands Point L. T Guadalupe Vetorke Porhio State Cariotta Canntin Une Maxiso City Rooxerett and Numsey Lele United States Stdners Vera Crux Ware WY. L. Morrixon Mexiten|vialion Company

Lindbergh Called to Inspect U S Aviation Research

World renowned flier Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh was mobilized to active duty to survey United States aviation research facilities for the Army Air Corps. Secretary Woodring announced Lindbergh will report to General Henry Arnold after an inspection of research centers, as experts testified Germany leads in aircraft development.

Washington Charles A. Lindbergh United States Army Yowdig Germany United States Woodring Lindergh Army Air Corps Lou Hexle Air Corps Henry Arnold Tie Arnold Anie Pruden Idnebergh Tdndbergh Lindbergh

Judge Acquitted Of Graft Charge In Kansas City

Kansas City April 15. A jury acquitted County Judge David E. Long of corruptly allowing claims against county funds. The trial covered a $10,260.45 payment to improve a building owned by Long’s son, David H. Long. Indictments against J. W. Hontetter and others were under review, with possible further actions by week’s end.

Kansas City Aehealf Roy McKittrick David EB. Long McKittrick Aton C. Gouthero Long Honstatter

Best Way to Stop Nazis Is to Stop Japs Says Writer

Washington April 13. Epton Close, writer on Far Eastern affairs, told the House Foreign Affairs Committee the best way to stop Germany and Italy is by halting Japan in China. He urged cutting off American war material to Japan, predicting the Japanese government and military would be overthrown with their wealthy party taking control and negotiating with the United States to salvage something in North Chile and turn the tide. He warned Japan, out of gold and scarce, seeks to aid its armies in China in exchange for alliance with foreign capital, including British. He said Japan weighs actions carefully toward the Far East, counting on American indifference to bolster its position. He asserted isolation by a senator could save a division of soldiers.

Washington Epton Close Howe Foreign Affairs Germeny Italy Japan China Iaw Cortes Teki'na United States Chile Far East Beclaionte Bolides Clam Agatari

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