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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1939

Page

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Hitler scraps pacts with Poland and Britain in stern reply

Berlin reports Adolf Hitler renounces the naval treaty with Britain and the non aggression pact with Poland. He defies President Roosevelt while signaling a potential path to peace, as the world watches the evolving German stance and colonial claims.

Berlin Adolf Hitler Britain Poland Roosevelt Hoyt Ajar Viedeehmed Agerpeston Preming Germany Ito Flic Atcare-Lorcaine Pianey Wilson Vitter

Montana Auto Death Toll Reaches 34 for Year

AP reports a fatal auto crash near Anaconda and Polvo n with five injured. Victims include Michael Bowdtsten, Austhy a tatiity, and Amicondi residents Domitresich and Joe Cannon. Mrs Howard Jones dies after a truck collision while driving. Coroner cites heart attack as contributing factor.

Montana Associated Press Amontinas Newu Anteonda Mornin Binewort Polvon Michael Boudtrsten Amicondi Domitres Vannon Virginie Ones Anaconda Paveletans Cannon Quick Allen Jones Howard Jones Bt. Scenatus Nan

White House Gate Daubed in Red Paint

Early morning passersby saw the gate daubed with the words War Maker in red paint. The vandal placed the sign overnight, and White House workers quickly scrubbed it away.

White House Gate Washington Arch White House

Royal Visit Drenches Formality with Lively Reception

A royal party toured here ending strict etiquette as locals joined a festive gathering at Jivde park. Dignitaries and neighbors attended a donor event, while a press preview and choir performances culminated in a public celebration. The President and Mrs. Muoseretty joined the guests as Norwegian singers and dancers performed from the New York world's fair. The scene included a toast and a display of courtesy contrasting with royal protocol.

Marthe Megan Muoseretty Lang Dolana Ghiek Urs Vel

Report Denies Sabotage on Navy Ship Goldster

Monti Apr 29. Unconfirmed Tokyo reports claim sabotage attempts on the Navy ship Goldster, with engines stalled near Cavite on a Yokohama route and boats set afire. Rear Admiral J Meyers commands the line naval center. aides say any sabotage would be reported to the admiral at once.

Monti Genre J Meyers Tha Xine Naval Satolage Tokyo Cavite Yokohama Willcoe

Warmth Record Shatters Again With New April Heat

The weather broke another heat record with the warmest April in decades. Federal meteorologist W J Msughan announced yesterday’s low reached 17 degrees, the highest April minimum on record. Maximums climbed to 20 with a 3 percent reading, while the city also noted a notably cold April 28 in Tant with a 6 degree minimum.

Willy W. J. Msughan Tiere Phueadtay Wero Tant

Methodists Face Hurdles in Unification Effort

Kunsen City April 25 A flood of problems based on doctrine and opinion blocks the planned union of the Methodist Episcopal and Methodist Episcopal South and Methodist Protestant churches. Delegates must resolve officiating rules for divorce and other issues before 900 delegates and 82 bishops can implement the plan already approved in theory. The effort aims to unite three branches with Epworth Leagues and Christian Endeavor societies. A conference committee will study episcopal elimination and arrange tasks for lay and clergy delegates under the new church.

Kunsen City The Methodist Methodist Episcopal Church Methodist Episcopal Church, South Methodist Protestant Church Fwanek Grevious Raine North Nouth Epworth Christian Endeavor Oniting Conference

Washington shrugs at Hitler speech critics say no peace windfall

Official Washington reacted coolly to Adolf Hitler's address, calling it disappointing and lacking concrete disarmament moves. Many lawmakers questioned how Berlin would respond to proposed concessions and whether the speech signaled a real shift toward peace or merely posturing.

Washington Adolf Hitler State Department

Britain Rejects Hitler Naval Pact Talk After Speech

London reports Britain, silent publicly on Hitler's address, reportedly declined to renegotiate the Anglo German naval pact. A Foreign Office official noted the 1935 agreement's signing date and repudiation by Hitler, saying the Chamberlain government would not reopen talks. Continued on Page 19.

London Foreign Office Chamberlain Germay Hitler Germany John Simon Wald Wnd Mo Tanger

Poland Stand for Corridor, Rejects German Demands

Poland tightens military readiness and vows not to yield territory in the Polish Corridor. A foreign office official condemns any one sided German decision on Drozg and the corridor. Warsaw reports reveal fear of further German demands and the rejection of a remote alliance, while news editorials decry attempts to burn bridges to peace.

Poland Germany Foreign Office Drozig Adolf Mier Bis East Prussia Polish War Ministry Danzig

Denver Pilot Survives Plane Crash Near Clyde Park

Ed Wagner of Denver escaped unharmed when his three passenger 1932 Curtiss Robin crashed 17 miles north of Livingston after a motor failure at 1,000 feet near Clyde Park. Sheriff investigators checked reports of men stripping numbers from the craft before burning the wreckage, and Wagner said the ship was unlicensed and not intended to carry passengers. He planned to seek Civil Aviation Authority permission to burn the wreckage.

Livingston Ed Wagner Denver Horn Wagner Clyde Park Sheriff's Offiesra Civil Astougation Authority

Pythian Sisters Convention Draws Northwest Leaders

About 150 members from Pythian Sisters groups in northwestern Montana are expected for a district convention here Monday. Delegates from Lima, Hutte, Deer Ledge, Anaconda, and Philtyabnrg will attend with visitors from Sweetgrass, Great Falls, Townsend, Bozeman, and Roundup. Noted speakers include Resnion Grand Chief FAline He. Tek of Sweetsrave and Maude Huffine and Elena Praner among others from Helena Anaconda and Great Falls. The event will be held in the convention hall on Main Street.

Montana Fatrelita Templa No Welona Kwatesa Templea Lima Hutte Deer Ledge AnacUndi Philtyabnrg Doles Hom Sweetgrass Great Malle Rett Stanford Townsend Aml Borzeman Crand Faline He. Tek Sweetsrave Maude Huffine Ifelena Anne Praner Anaconda Lattra Trunx Tima Netile R. Kirwin Treat Falls Nora Cummings Townsend Alvera Bhriver Bozeman Phceha Fairitt Sun

Tension Eases in France as Germany Offers Seized War Munitions

Paris reports show tension easing after Chancellor Miller's Reichstag speech. Germany offered to sell seized Czech air force arms to France and other countries, signaling room for new negotiations. About 1,600 Czech aircraft and 43,800 machines seized by Germany were discussed, with some items already shipped to Italy. France and Britain weigh implications for Poland, Britain, and the stalled naval accord with Britain.

France Germany Pari Tenaion Paris Miller Poland Britain Hitler Reich Bobsmia Moravia Italy Vitter Tristain

Russian Fliers Forced Down on New Brunswick Island

Soviet Plane en route from Moscow to New York makes a forced landing on Miscou Island at the northeastern tip of New Brunswick in the Gulf of St Lawrence. Two Russian airmen, Pilot General Vladimer Kokkinaki and Maj. Mikhail Gorodienko, are aboard. one injured, likely a broken rib, and both speak English. The aircraft sustained minor damage during the landing. Further details were reported from Shippagan, 25 miles away.

Charlottetown Prince Edward Island Moscow New York Miscou Island New Bruns Vladimer Kokkinaki Mikhail Gordienko Ialvid 14 New Brunawick Gulf of St. Lawrence Roy Chaleur Marsh Yaushiq Rod Jho Motais Shliptean Feland

Sleeping malady among horses reported again

An outbreak of sleeping sickness in Montana horses has been reported, with at least three authenticated cases in the northern part of the state including near Great Falls and Waller. Veterinarians caution the spread could be limited this year, though warmer wet weather may fuel future cases.

Tdato Sonbl Montana Hornes

Three New Graves Opened as Poison Death Probe Intensifies

Philadelphia April 3. New graves were ordered opened as investigators pressed a mass poison death case. Ten years past, a suspect was blamed for deaths. juries convicted one man with a death verdict but many suspects remain at large. Officials warn at least 36 more may be arrested as probes expand across eastern states. Authorities say more graves will be opened next week as evidence from grave sites accumulates.

Poison Death Syndicate Tladelphy Polone Tirteen Porkary Vicme Min Eaaterit SUN Noukke Folles James Kelly Ata Rafarte Murphy Motel Tme

Mrs Lindbergh Arrives With 2 Young Children

Mrs Lindbergh reaches the United States with her two children, Don and Land, aged 22 months and another son born in France, after a trip marked by police escorts and background about Colonel Lindbergh. The party was driven to Inglewood New Jersey where Mrs Lindberghs mother, Mrs Dolight Morton, awaited arrival. The voyage follows past rumors about the govern ment research facility and Lindberghs public life.

Hia Parente Jon Ralis

New Army Chief to Dedicate Air Depot at Hamilton Field

Brig. Gen. George C. Mare shall, named army chief of staff by the president, arrived at Hamilton Field from Denver with Brig. Gen. Henry S. Arnold. The pair will proceed to Sacramento tomorrow with 35 planes of the 15th bombardment group to participate in the ceremony dedicating the new air corps depot there.

Hamilton Field Calif George C. Mareshall Army Stntf Denver Brij Henry Arnold Sacramento Tth Narteipare Ceremonien Air Corps

Acquittal in Champaign Murder Case Shocks City

Margaret Strothera, identified as the woman who fired the fatal shot that sparked Champaign's vice probe, was acquitted today by a local court jury of a charge that also killed William Spurrier, a 20 year old University of Illinois sophomore.

Uliinna Margaret Strothera Negreas Champaign William Spurrier University of Illnois

Man Who Locked Holdup Will Get Chance in Ring

Denver April 28 report that a 21-year-old grocery worker who floored a holdup man with a punch has been signed by Jack Kanner to a four round bout. Frey, a former Army recruit, told promoter he would fight anyone in town in the middleweight division on a card also featuring Tony Galenta in an exhibition.

Denver Jnhn Frey W.pa Inalde Jack Kanner Floral Tony Galenta Kanner

Senate group urges prohibition of radio whiskey ads

Washington reports the interstate commerce committee recommended banning radio advertising of alcoholic beverages. The panel said advertising has risen sharply, disturbing many as radio reaches nearly every home and affects children and young people in their education for the future.

Senate Group Washington Pepates Interstate Commerce Ther Eos. Grenn

House panel approves bill to defer tax increase

Washington April 28 without opposition the house committee approved a social security net amendment to defer for three years a scheduled increase in taxes that fund old age pensions. The plan would save employers and workers about 826 million a year and delays the levy rises until 1948.

Washington Doughton N.C Treasury Sociel Wacurity Board Agcecral Denghton

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Great Britain Fuehrer Uritaur Borelan Joseph Beck Mindy Suet Uitler Runa Bridges Warsaw Kurjur Polski Tiler Gare Many Eolantea Pythian Sisters New Brunswick Mrs. Lindbergh Dedigate Air Depot Negress HOUSE
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