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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1939

Page

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Roosevelt plans fourfold plan to revamp executive agencies

President Roosevelt moved to send Congress a fourfold package to overhaul executive agencies including a new public works framework and housing authority. The plan aims to reorganize relief and Works Progress administration units, with Wanebes' disapproval within 60 days shaping its fate and a Senate advisor predicting widespread officeholder pushback.

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Pope Pius Names Spellman Bishop of New York Diocese

Vatican announces Pope Pius XII names Right Rev. Francis J. Spellman, former bishop of Boston, to succeed Cardinal Hayes as archbishop of New York. Church circles expect his elevation to the purple. Spellman, born Whitman, Mass., will be AO years old May 4 and has a noted record including accompanying Pope Pius XI on a 1906 U.S. tour.

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Child Missing From Bed Found Unharmed in Swamp Search

Lorraine Rennick, 21 2, vanished from her bed ten minutes after being put to bed near her family home. Found asleep on a roadside two miles away in only a nightgown. About 200 farmers villagers and police searched swamps and brush around the fern.

Alla Lorraine Rennick

Polygamy Belief Held No Bar to U.S. Citizenship

Tacoma April 24. Heliet Kowalski, a German native, argued before Judge Jevealah Netorers that polygamy could be acceptable in abnormal times. He maintained multiple wives might ease depressions and reduce relief needs, while acknowledging he is divorced and not a polygamist. Under naturalization laws, those practicing polygamy cannot become citizens.

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WPA Labor Split Between City County And School Units

WPA labor allocations split among city county and school districts with 260 county workers planned for roads, Fort Harrison project, and school work. city projects set at 134 and other allocations detailed. Officials urged agencies to coordinate future planning after a 15 percent county cut, with continuation noted on page 4.

W.P.A Tleiala Akroom Sorenson Prairice Lewis and Clark County Weah School Fort Harrison Vicm Walsi WPLA Zong Enginer Brad Seeley WALA Digot

Madden Asserts Amendments Do Not Aid Measure

Washington April 24 A patiolint contender Gandhi Warren Madden told the senate labor committee that amendments proposed by Senator Burke Neb were not designed to aid the measure. He said the amendments would impose restrictions upon employee and labor organizations and would reproduce much of the inequality the act aimed to alleviate.

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Florida racing hearing hints at attempted bribery

In Tallahassee April 24 AP report states members of the state senate race track committee cited a $50,000 offer said to be aimed at covering Governor Fred P. Cone's deficit. Witness Fred H. Kent testified a man claimed to represent Bradley, a Miami sportsman, and described the deal as to aid the governor privately. Governor Cone declined to comment.

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Angera Ship Destroyed By Fire At La Seyne Yard

Fire of undetermined origin destroyed the 9,487 ton steamship Angera near the La Seyne shipyard. A military powder depot and gasoline near by were not menaced. An investigation was ordered to check for sabotage. The Angera, formerly Cap Acorns, built in Hamburg, was being broken up. Loss estimated at 20,000 francs.

Towlon Trance Angera la Seyne Livre Rea Paris In Haven Angers Hamurg

Bolivian President Assumes Dictatorial Powers

In La Paz on April 24 President German Busch, 36, seized dictatorial powers to create a disciplined government. He announced the dissolution of the constitutional assembly and said opposition groups faced suppression as part of his plan to curb conspiracies against his regime.

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Lothian Named British Ambassador to United States

London reports that the foreign office approved the 11th Marquess of Lothian as Britain’s ambassador to the United States, succeeding Sir Donald Lindsay who will retire during the summer. Lothian, wartime secretary to Prime Minister Lloyd George, is noted for Civeden and has faced critical claims about meddling in foreign policy.

London Foreign Office George VI 11Th Marquess of Lothian United States Lord Lothian David Lloyd George Donald Lindsay George Hizabeth Agier Thames Side Civeden

Republicans Seek Ten Restrict Trade Plan

Washington April 24. Legislation introduced by four Republican senators would shift authority to negotiate reciprocal trade agreements from the State Department to the Tariff Commission. Any findings by the commission would require Senate ratification. The sponsors are Fridges of New Hampshire Ladge of Massachusetts Gurney of South Dakota and Wiley of Wisconsin.

Washington Fridges New Hampahire Ladge Massachusetts Gurney South Dakota Wiley Wisconsin State Department Senate

Negotiations Begin for Barter Pact in Cotton Rubber Swap

Washington reports that the United States may start talks with Britain Belgium and the Netherlands on a barter pact trading American cotton and wheat for rubber and other strategic goods. Officials hint the deal could involve up to two million bales of cotton and includes ambassador Kennedy in discussions with European nations, outlining surplus cotton and wheat as the basis for barter.

Washington United States Britain Belgium Jadny Thorn European Nationa Byrars Joseph Kenney Camdon Wied Kennedy

Bill to Admit Refugees Faces Growing Opposition

Washington officials report mounting opposition to a bill to admit 20,000 German refugee children. Critics from the attorney general’s office and advocacy groups argued against the proposal during hearings led by Senator Wagner and Representative Jogara. The hearing followed expert testimony about the needs of needy American youths and domestic concerns over immigration policy.

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Bearded Men Plan Big Jubilee Publicity Efforts

Bearded Men of Helena organize a publicity drive for the city Jubilee, targeting 3 000 members and 2 000 local participants. Major Howes may use radio to promote Helena as a key city while committees set plans, chairmen named, and a 60 member expansion announced to reach the goals.

Ian Famotin Heary Cooper Myrna Loy Howes Helena Hin Hia Aponnars Mala Street MehoKon Milteax Ray Borsler

Roosevelt's Magnificent Gamble in Foreign Policy Denounced

The article critiques President Roosevelt's foreign policy as a magnificent gamble gezegd to avert war yet risking entanglements. It argues his approach could threaten Great Britain and Japan, warns of potential war, and questions whether such gamble would restore prosperity or invite costly conflict. Page 2 continuation noted.

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Landon Praises Methodist Unification Move As Great Step Forward

Kanaan City April 24 Alt M Latding views the federation conference as a historic advance toward one church. He sees the plan as broader than Methodism and hopes it will inspire other movements toward unity and peace. Delegates discuss merging across Methodist branches amid global concerns and evolving religious roles.

Landon Kanaan City Alt M. Latding Lanfeht Reguliican Baston University School of Licology London Methodist Church Methodist Wpisconal Church Methodital Epiacayal Chereh South Methodist Protestant Church

House group would probe mil industry

Washington April 24. Members of the house dairy bloc considered asking the federal trade commission to investigate the price structure of the mil industry. They would seek an inquiry into the discrepancy between prices paid to producers and those paid by the consumer. The move follows testimony from federal trade commission officials before the temporary national economic commission chaired by Senator OMeloney.

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Britain warns Hitler on conscription in peace ultimatum

London reports Britain prepared to introduce conscription if Roosevelts ten year peace appeal is rejected by Germany. Sir Nevile Henderson carried a warning to Berlin despite official statements. The message stressed Britain stands four square with Roosevelt and warned against rejecting any peaceful sign.

London Britain Adolf Hitler Roosevelt Germany Berlin Nevile Henderson Nevile Hitler Toosevelt Roogevelt Italy Signa Front

Refusal to Take Him Back Blamed For New Crimes

William Henry 87, who blamed parole officials after a San Quentin return request led to his new crimes, was sentenced to 28 years for robbery. He said parole than led to further violations and that being kept out of San Quentin would have helped him go straight. His companion Bud Lilly echoed a similar sentiment.

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Youth Chooses Long Prison Term For Silence

An 18 year old youth in Buffato New Jersey district chose a lengthy prison term over revealing his name to authorities. He faced charges of transporting a stolen automobile as he said his sick mother would be shocked by the arrest. Federal Judge John Knight urged probation if the youth reconsidered.

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Henderson Named to Securities Commission

Washington April 24 President Roosevelt named Leon Henderson to the Securities and Exchange Commission. Henderson, 44, formerly economist at the WPA and NAA, will join the commission as Chairman Douglas was elevated to the Supreme Court. The nomination follows Henderson’s role in monopoly investigations and his advocacy of spending and lending programs.

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