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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1939

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Secretary Hull Says No Room for Aggressors in World

Secretary Hull warns there is no room on earth for a state that enslaves others as he addresses the Red Cross anniversary dinner. He argues nations must choose peaceful adjustment over war, praising Roosevelt for promoting peace and restraint.

Washington Hut Adolf Hitler Roosevelt Elate Red Crocs Sunt Vbeeryera Ilee Etate Deparment America Hull Fed

Steel Earnings Improve Across Quarter in 1938

New York April. Tap ping long list of business calamities shows improvement in earnings versus the first quarter of 1938. Ktee Corp reported a profit of $0.00? on 2,604,611 shares of $7 Preferred Stock, down from $1,202,161 net income after tax in the prior year. Steel, a chief pivot of American industry, shipped more steel, employed more men, and paid higher wages in the latest quarter than in either the fourth or first quarters of 1938.

New York Ktee Corp Boforo

Roosevelt tariff of reorganization plan for U S agencies

President Roosevelt sent to Congress a major plan to reorganize federal agencies as democracy faces attacks. The plan creates new agencies to consolidate relief and social security, moves the budget bureau and other bodies to the White House, and aims to improve administrative management with an estimated 15 to 20 million dollars in savings.

Washington Roosevelt Congress Budget Bureau White House Republic

Museum for tourists to open in May

A temporary museum for tourists, led by Alta Sanders, is planned to open by May 1 as a travel information hub. Baral Longer, chair of the Chamber of Commerce committee, announced the project in Helena, with a four month run and a small top band display planned in Woman's part.

Toirid Alta Sanders Great Northearh Depot Baral Longer Star Gianber of Commerce Courist aTnoutted Yosterdas Informa- Jon Dam Faily Mr. Longmitted Misa Bundern Gluen Wilbur Sanders Fanous Helena Chamber of Commerce Nevbhert

Dewey Receives Cardinal Newman Award For Crusade Against Crime

Thomas E. Dewey, district attorney of New York County, was chosen to receive the Cardinal Newman award for his services in fighting crime, rackets, and corruption. The tribute cites his work in public prosecutions and securing convictions, with the award to be presented May 2. Previous recipients include Mann, Carrel, Nye, Millikan, Norris, and Rello.

Thomas E. Dewey Srenre Dewey Glen John Heary Cardinal Newman Ie Thustandtiag Tha Eitation Thomas FE Mann AleMs Carrel Gerald P. Nye Robert A. Millikan George Norris Frank Relloey

Robert McLean to Lead The Associated Press Board

New York April 25. The board of directors announced the reelection of Robert McLean of the Philadelphia Bulletin as president of The Associated Press for this year. Lansing Ray of the St Louis Globe-Democrat was elected first vice president and Stuart T Perry of the Adrian Telegram second vice president.

New York Robert McLean Philadelphia Bulletin Associated Prean Lansing Ray St. Louis Globe-Democrat Stuart T. Perry Adrian

France tightens press laws to curb foreign propaganda

Premier Daladier announced strict press controls to block foreign propaganda inside France. The law targets propaganda or activities stirring racial or religious prejudice and may imprison individuals for up to two years with heavy fines and rights losses. Government officials and foreign propaganda sources face scrutiny.

Paris Daladier Bali France Coll Lengua Brance Dalndioreid Arect Awa Offerhord Pewanapere Rightinte Prean Boviet Runde

Dr Atterbury Convicted of Second Degree Murder

Canon City Colorado newspapers report that Dr Raymond Atterbury was convicted of second degree murder in the death of his wife, 11 year old daughter and the jury deliberated briefly over the verdict. The judge delayed sentencing as a new trial motion was ruled upon and the jury deadlocked on first degree murder. If the verdict stands he faces up to life imprisonment.

Canon City Cola Raymond B.atterberry Atmenesing Glalu Iry Atterberry Kirkavi

Weather Bureau balloon stations eyed in Montana plan

Senator Wheeler said parts of the weather bureau funding in the agriculture bill would finance Montana projects. The plan envisions a general forecasting center at Billings with balloon stations and meteorological operations at Great Falls Helena Missoula and other locations.

Washington Wheeler Mont Weather Bureau Senate Billings Great Alln Helene and Mica Cly Biissoula

Income tax decline reported in 1945 returns

State Board of Equalization reported a 15 percent drop in 1945 income tax collections compared with 1937 levels. Through April 25, 1948, filings showed 218 012.24 collected versus 478 152.12 the prior year, with totals from July 1, 1938, to date at 418,510.48 against 492,809.57. The drop is blamed on smaller income and fewer filings.

State Board of Equalization A. Bys Sam J. Gora Juhi A. Matthews Saga Tx

Congress Sends Huge Army Bill To White House

Congress sent a large army appropriation to President Roosevelt totaling 2408,789, S84 with 40 million available immediately to expand air power to 6,000 planes. Remaining funds will cover Panama canal, seacoast defenses, port improvements, and battlefield material needs. Roosevelt also signed 60,800,00 for new naval air bases and base expansion. The House also approved a 100,200,000 requisition bill for wartime materials, now facing the Senate.

Washington Roosevelt War Department Panama Canal House

Desperate Patient Speechless After Tongue Injury

Spokane report of a woman described as desperate, speechless after her tongue was caught and pronged by forceps during a minor emergency hospital procedure. A note she scribbled expressed gratitude as the surgeon removed part of a dental plate in a quick operation. The incident occurred at the emergency hospital with nurse and steward assisting.

Spokane Wash Nettle Dlekong

Montana C C C Boys Sent Over Three Million To Dependents

Montana C C C boys sent more than 3 000 000 dollars to dependents during a five year period ending December in Ona Tobin counties. About 629 youths were selected for summer enrollment in the 11th year rolling period. Enrollees must devote at least 22 dollars from monthly pay to dependents. The program reports 2400 miles of rick and 200 miles of leveling work completed.

Montana C.C.C Montara CC Ona Tobin Coos Selecti Conservation Corps Coey Memnors Ag Srmer Campa Sna Tom Euralise Rick Lenhangling

Coal supply may spark national emergency if talks fail

Washington April 25 Under coal commission head Percival Tetlow warned the dwindling western coal output could reach a national emergency if wage negotiations stall for two more weeks. Current Appalachian production has halted about 70 percent of U S supply, with May 6 strike risk looming as talks with United Mine Workers continue.

Wuahington Malrman Percy Tetlow The Coal Commission Noruuner Tetlow United Mine Workers Wnion Natire Anpalhelitan Ohio Inc Tingland Tallow Tha New York Tetlow Mit Jthg

Soviet Pilot Postpones Flight to New York

Moscow reports famed pilot Kokkinaki postponed his transatlantic departure from Maarov to New York due to unfavorable weather conditions. He planned to fly Europe and the Atlantic but delayed the takeoff after dawn seeking better conditions.

Moscow Mars Kokhinaki A.M. Bryandinsky Natestop Windivostok

Actress Seeks Divorce From Boxer Star

In Los Angeles on April 2, actress Maok Payne files for divorce from boxer Tack Bergman known as Kid Berg. She alleges jealousy and domineering behavior began after their marriage in London on August 12, 1933.

Los Angeles Maok Payne Flint Tack Bergman Kid Berg Fogland Sayn Bergman London

Britain Seeks Six Billion Dollar Fund For War Prep

London reports the British government plans heavy new taxes to fund a 1.82 billion pound budget and increase defense after a cabinet meeting. Conscription may be limited to basic training for many youths, with full conversion possible if war arrives. Prime Minister Chamberlain met King George VI at Buckingham Palace after a two hour cabinet session.

London Jonny Sivan Rachequer Parliament Rer Vkely

Grand Jury declines indicting Baker case officials

Olympia April 25 grand jury declined to indict prosecutor Smith Try county auditor Witany Cold former state patrol chief Sherif Huntamer Deputy Prosecutor John Lynch Jr and Philbrich on charges of aiding in an alleged attack linked to Dr Kent Berry who accused them of abetting his assault on Baker The physician and his associates faced further charges while Baker denied attacking Berry

Olympia Waet Thurrtay County Smith Bush Baker Witany Cold State Patrol Sherif L. G. Huntamer John H. Lynch Jr EB. 4 Philbrich Yon Rhargey Troy Kent W. Berry

Unclear OCR Item on WPA Salary for New Baby Pennies

Fragmentary notice discusses WPA salary deductions for a newborn and a worker named Sabat or Sabot, with references to pennies, copper coins, and a three quarter year amount of 3,500. Names and details are garbled.

W.P.A Akron Olle Wan Sabat Tewan Sabot

Great Draft Threat Gets Only Laughs

Lenin April 25. The German press said Britain’s reported plan to conscript would not affect Hitler’s planned reply to Roosevelt’s peace proposals. Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung and Hamburger Fremdenblatt ridiculed the British move as propaganda. Hitler’s response to Roosevelt was expected. Berlin observed the diplomatic maneuver with little concern.

Lenin Britain Adolf Hitler Roosevelt Deutsche Allgemaine Zettung Wamburger Grendenblatt England Chamberling Berin Itler Germany Neville Wenderson Berlin Hitler Joachim von Ribbentrop von Ribbentrop

Illinois Sheriff Fulfills Promise With Candy Bars

Sheriff Harry Belson traveled 2299 miles visiting 20 communities in Sangamon county to deliver candy bars, claiming he fulfilled his campaign pledge to give every child a candy bar. He reported distributing 14 390 bars and contacting every youngster in the county.

Springfield Harry Belson Achonia Judy Sangamon County Nielson Evert Yotinpatar

Arrest Delayed by Farm Circumstances at Barn 15

A constable arrived at a PA farm to serve a warrant but delayed as the farmer pleaded to gather neighbors and complete the marshal’s labor before dark. The officer then cooperated with local workers and proceeded once the job was feasible.

Anteater X Farm Bosita Ha Pymoner Bern- Taiving

William Leiserson Named to Labor Relations Board

William M. Leiserson, economist and student of collective bargaining, named by President Roosevelt to a one year term on the labor relations board. He is former chairman of the national mediation board under the railway labor act, chosen over Donald Wakefield Smith, whose appointment faced opposition from the American Federation of Labor. The AFL opposed Leiserson’s confirmation, while supporters praised his qualifications and familiarity with labor relations.

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