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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1940
Page
1
A dozen senators led by Pepper plan a resolution to nullify the Woodrum amendment, aiming to allow continued WPA funding for the remainder of the current fiscal year ending June 30. The move seeks to keep WPA on its relief rolls beyond the 12 month apportionment.
Washington reports a conference committee remains deadlocked on farm relief items for next year's bill. The Senate added about 300 million to the Agriculture Department supply measure, while House members resist increases. Negotiators, led by Senator Beontar Russell, continue meeting without progress, threatening to revert to last year’s farm bill.
Ottawa wired Cromwell announced he would resign within a month as United States minister to Canada to seek the Democratic nomination for U S Senator from New Jersey. He cited Cordell Hull's statement that the minister would relinquish his post to contest the May 21 primary.
Min Margaret Mullen of the Retta Gilat Cemical Nigh show won first place in the fourth anand apologetics contest hosted by Helena Students Catholic Action conference in the Clyie center yesterday. Three hundred date and pm audience of nearly 700 attended. Miss Mullen spoke on Why Look to the Papacy for Leadership in Effecting World Peace, arguing Vatican leadership rests on neutrality and nonpolitical aims. She received a silver medallion mounted on mahogany.
Work will start Monday on one of the citys largest construction jobs a 774 774 project of the Butte Housing Authority A city permit calls for 18 buildings with 225 dwelling units Officials of the Marty D Loverlig company of St Paul hold the general contract Between 100 and 200 men would be employed and the project is expected to require 18 months to complete
Chearge Scalise, president of the Building Service Employees International union, was arrested in New York on charges of extorting about 100000 from 20 hotels and contractors. Aides said he used threats of strikes or wage demands to obtain funds. He posted 240000 bail through a union bonding firm after a Tombs detention. Two aides named as co conspirators faced 40000 bonds.
Billings reports search for Clayton Severns 65 who disappeared Thursday night from a Yellowalove county farm. Officers say he likely died by suicide, jumping from the 100 foot river bank. his spectacles and crutch were found near the bank as searches continued along the Yellowatone river east of Billings.
Ned Dunellen reports Mrs. Carrie Mundy, age 15, marked a family gathering as she is said to have 32 grandchildren from eight married children who promised she would reach 100 grandchildren before she dies. The claim is part of a festive party narrative with no verification provided.
A head-on collision near Slayton Minnesota killed ten youths and injured two others, one likely fatally. Bodies were scattered along the highway, with gears and parts strewn across the scene. Elmer Meyer, 18, Jackson, was the sole survivor reportedly expected to recover.
In Butte, Marie Dyans, 37, died after a brutal beating believed to have occurred last Thursday night or Friday morning. Found in a basement, she suffered a cerebral hemorrhage and multiple injuries. Police say a suspect is being held for questioning as an inquest is planned for the week.
Salt Lake City April 23. Mrs Pawl Ms Babbitt of Salt Lake City became a grandmother today when her 14 year old daughter Tell wife, of Weston J Keon, a local laborer, gave birth to a girl child at 9. The event marks a remarkable early family milestone in the community.
Reported: women from the United States embassy staff evacuated from Lillehammer in Norway to Sweden after Lillehammer was bombed and machine-gunned by German planes earlier in the day. The move followed German advances and the need to reach safety in neutral Sweden.
A heavy weekend rain and spring thaw left about 60 people homeless in Alberta after Turnip Lake overflowed in North Edmonton, displacing twenty households. Whitecourt residents fled their houses roughly 195 miles north as floodwaters rose, with evacuations underway amid ongoing reporting.
An Italian crowds gathers on Rome’s 2,092nd Labor Day as Mussolini proclaims a labor and arms watchword amid European war developments. Massock reports on reactions to Italy’s stance and signals from Rome’s Palazzo Ve noga balcony.
In Abia on April 21 a fiery cross burned near a village during a row over red books. The incident followed a prior demonstration at the local Rev. Wegnan’s church and school board meeting. Wegnan and Mrs. Wireleigh oppose destroying continuing books cited by library officials.
Ford Motor Company will launch a safe driving movement announced by Edger Ford on a weekly radio broadcast. The plan offers 48 university scholarships valued from 1 to 5,000 dollars for youths aged 14 to 18 who enroll in the good drivers’ challenge and compete to be named the most careful and efficient driver.
Mrs Joseph Poltengill president of the National Congress of Sarente and Teachera says the European war and unemployment strain children. She urges use of psychological clinics to detect and ease mental difficulties as the 44th annual PTA convention nears.
Washington April 21 President Roosevelt invited Sen Wheeler to a White House parley seen as politically significant. Wheeler a potential Democratic nominee faced Roosevelt on key court reform matters, with recent cordial signals and party dissidents hopeful his bid could unite the party.
Chinook and Ani] 21- fell to sudden North Fork flood that inundated part of Chinook’s north side. Basements and first floors of several residences remained underwater but damage was not serious. About 14 blocks were flooded, with dry areas on higher ground. Rain ended near noon and waters drained toward the Milk River. Road No. 2 escaped major damage though 14 to 20 inches of water covered portions. no accidents reported. Authorities stood by to assist if needed.
British forces blasted the eastern and western ends of Germanys aerial ferry to Norway and pushed into the occupied north as bombings hit German airfields in Norway and Denmark. A British trawler was sunk about 100 miles up the Norwegian coast from Trondheim, and warplane losses were reported on the western front as air battles continued.
Germany and Great Britain appeared to be in a dangerous race tonight to seize Norway before turning to decisive actions. Allied forces remained focused on preventing a NATO shift as military observers speculated on the motives behind the wartime maneuver in the Norwegian port of Andals.
Pipestone Ming April 1 The Turkeen Indian girls ages 9 to 12 drank what they thought was plain soda with vinegar at the federal government school yesterday. The liquid contained an insect poison. One child Herrica Keener 10 of Wauban Minnesota died twelve others hospitalized but expected to recover.
A German long reconnaissance plane returning over France forced down near Basel at Hasel airport in Switzerland. German officers and crew surrendered to Swiss soldiers and were interned for the duration of the war.
Walter J Nabler, chairman of the Kohler company and former Wisconsin governor, was found dead in bed by his wife in Kohler, Wisconsin. He was 63, with death attributed to coronary disease. Kohler had been indicted in a federal case linked to antitrust laws in the plumbing industry.
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