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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1940

Page

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C C C Boy Killed in Rimini Truck Crash Near MacDonald Turnoff

Carmine Cambella a 19 year old Rimini C C C enrollee from Brooklyn N Y was killed instantly when a convoy truck overturned in soft sand at the Rimini turnoff near MacDonald pass about 5 30 yesterday afternoon Four other enrollees were injured and 10 escaped unscathed Officials and patrolmen began an immediate investigation with authorities noting the death was due to a fractured skull The truck driven by Joe Fates was part of a four vehicle convoy returning from Massoula Continued on Page 3

C.C.C. Boy Rimini Carmine Cambella Rimini C.C.C Brooklyn N. Y C.C.C MacDonald Pass Cambella Hugh K Patter Fo Highway Patrol Wan Joe Fates CCG

Advange on Trondheim Held Up

Stockholm reports German blitzkrieg in Norway paused to let Oslo Nazi force catch up with mechanized advance. Swed dispatches say Germans fortifying Roroa sector near Osterdalen as British hold Trondheim Dombas rail line. Two additional German columns probed Gudbraodadalen and Horos sector toward Btoron.

Stockholm Germany Norway Oslo Trondheim Osterdalen Roroa Storen Trondheim-Dombas

Host quits WPA but some back

Washington reports that over 1,260,000 workers have left the WPA rolls voluntarily in the last 22 months likely to seek private work. Commissioner Harrington released the figure amid National Employment Week observances. Hopkins noted that about 106,000 quit per month, though many were later recalled to WPA duties.

Washington WPA Colonet F. C Harrington Roosevelt Hopkins

Stagsen in Capital to See Chiefs of G O P

Governor Harold Stannen arrives in Washington for meetings with national party leaders as he seeks input from party factions before delivering the keynote at the Philadelphia convention. Blassen’s supporters expect him to deliver the keynote.

Stagsen G.0.p Washington Harold Stannen Mino Aotm Capital Aaluses Oanional Party Blassen Delver Philadelphia

Germans Confess Allies Delay Norway Advance

Berlin reports new German blows against Allied land and sea forces in Norway with reinforcements moving north toward Trondheim. The high command notes some resistance from Oslo northward, with heaviest fighting around Dombas, Tynset and Horogaress as German forces encircle Norwegian units in Etranvanger.

Edwin Shanke Berlin Norway Germany High Command Trondheim Oslo Dombas Tynset Horogaress DNB Eaid Nasl Etranvanger Andgisnes Troydhelm Huistad

RolIa Duncan Becomes Helena Police Chief Today

Rolla Duncan a longtime Montana peace officer and former U S marshal for the state becomes Helena chief of police succeeding Roger Swish who resigns to move to Oregon. Duncan says he will focus on stronger law enforcement and keeping the community safe for families.

Rolla Duncan Helena Montana United States Lewin Clark County Pallee Brontana Roger Swilch Corhan

Dewey Halts Western Tour Due to Illness

Colorado Springs April 28 Dewey begins rest after illness forces bed, stopping his Wichita bound campaign departure tonight. A New York district attorney spokesman says he suffers fever on a two day layoff to recover before planned departure Thursday. Dewey's party remains in place as physicians advise rest.

Colorado Springs Colo Thomas F Dewey Ujnras Wichita Kansas New York Dewey Daney

US Ambassador Steinhardt Leaves Moscow for Home on Personal Trip

Moscow April 33 P United States Ambassador Laurence A Steinhardt departed for the United States for a brief personal leave since taking the embassy post last August He is not accompanied by Mrs Steinhardt and plans to confer with President Roosevelt and Secretary Hull in Washington upon arrival The trip is described as purely personal.

Moscow United States Laurence A Steinhardt Steinhardt Roosevelt Hull Washington

Local Police Veteran Tom Martin Dies After Heart Attack

Tom Martin, 69, longtime Helena police officer, died after a heart attack that began years ago but worsened while at a police banquet Saturday night. He retired from active duty earlier this month and was remembered for his service to Helena's citizens. He attended a Montane Police Promotion banquet at the Eddy cafe, where Chief Roger Smith was honored.

Tom Martin Helena Montane Police Roger Smith Oregon Eddy Cafe Simith Apesker Helene South Park

Fagtory Whistles to Call Folk to Prayer

Pallas plans a noon one minute silent prayer for world peace. The event, supported by church groups and the city council, aims to restore calm and unity.

Pallas Counell

Breathitt County Feud Flames and Two Men Killed

Breathing county feud turns deadly as William Combs 41 is shot in a house while seeking refuge and Dent Stermare 28 is killed by a bullet. Four suspects named by County Jailer Omet Booth are linked to the killings in Breathitt hours after a Clark County report.

Clark County Omet Booth Es Dudels Combs Boone Comba Petey

Ronan Boy Victim of Accidental Shooting

Ronan, April 28, a small Caliber bullet wound proved fatal to Grant Lewell Zabel, nine, reportedly inflicted accidentally by his brother. The coroner said the rifle was left loaded in a corner after a gopher hunting trip and no inquest will be held.

Ronan Grant Lewell Zabel Mtw Zabell John Mimon Pal Zobell Coronira

American Legion Roundup Adds Members in Indianapolis

The American Legion reports its annual Roundup added 62,179 members this weekend, bringing total membership to 880,572. Last year’s roundup added 1,210 members. The organization aims to reach a past high of 1,062,909, tying its best year.

Indianapolis The American Legion Ipereana

Allied forces repel German attack in Gudbrandsdalen Norway

London April 28 The War Office says Allied troops drove back a German assault in the Gudbrandsdalen valley the Oslo to Trondheim corridor. Fresh Allied divisions landed in Norway despite heavy German air activity and claims of German resistance being broken are disputed. A limited operation against Narvik area was noted as aviation and ground actions continue to unfold.

London War Office Gudbrandsdalen Oslo Trondheim Norway Mo Routh Trondetin Narvik Arette Circle

Young Woman 5 Hurt As Car Crashes Into Lamp Post

Mary June Stoner eighteen was injured when a car driven at high speed struck a lamp post and trees at Eleventh and Drive streets. Passenger Katharina Haggerty escaped injury. Minn Staner was taken to St Johns Hospital with noncritical injuries. Officer Williams investigated, noting the vehicle slid about 154 feet before stopping.

Mary June Stoner Eleventh Drie Jameu Williams Mina Stoner Lloyd Brensgard Bear Pakaenger Katherina Haggerty Boulder Avenus

Murray State Teachers College bans hugging and kissing on campus

Murray Ky April 28 A college notice warns expulsion for any student seen hugging or kissing on campus after an editorial criticized a student exhibit. President James Richmond said he is addressing complaints by convening a chapel session to rebuke offenders and uphold morals of the institution.

Murray Ky Caeda Murray State Teachers College Isang Jthis Jamey Richmond

Neutrality Violations Targeted by New Justice Unit

Washington reports the Justice Department creates a Neutrality Laws unit to centralize arrests and prosecutions for neutrality violations. Attorney General Jackson said the unit will review cases for national interest and civil rights, with prosecutions assigned to U.S. Attorneys or special prosecutors.

Washington Justice Department National Defense Neutrality Lawa Unit Jackson Department United States

Voters urged to turn out for $60 000 school bond issue

Voters urged to cast ballots tomorrow on a $60,000 school bond to enlarge Helena High School vocational department to one and a half times its present capacity. The drive, led by local committees and the Helena Chamber of Commerce, targets about 2,000 voters to validate the election with 40 percent turnout.

Morrow Lenter Loble Citizens Committee Lo Volera Helena High School Itn Agroinsition Smaleyes Zach Loble Naexelo Ray Higgins Ralph Nagisy Jimmy Jowell J H Walter Larson Helena Chamber of Commerce Helena Farraer Flying Cadeta Chamber Bood Lasve American Legion Vetorana Foreign Wars Itelena Hers Hae Benn

C W Adams Former Smelter Manager Dies in Los Angeles

Charles W Adams 60, mining engineer and former manager of Americana Smelting and Refining plant at East Helena, Mont, died in Los Angeles after a heart attack. He previously led the American Smelting and Refining Co in San Francisco and East Helena and was educated at the University of Missouri School of Mines.

Los Angeles Charles Whiter Ted Adama United States Canada Mexico Adama American Smelting and Refining Company San Francisco East Helena Mont Carheil Charles W Ted) Adame 50 Americana Smoetting and Refining Company Ton Angeles Ocenada Merlea Howan University of Missouri School of Mince Adams Armorican Smelting and Helleing Company

Roundup Man Dies From Auto Crash Injuries

Oscar Strickland, 49, a Roundup construction company employee, died at a local hospital from injuries after a car overturned on a slick highway Saturday evening. State patrol said rain made the road slippery as Strickland’s car skidded off and overturned four times.

Oscar Strickland Oval Strickland

Wage-Hour Amendment Battle Dives Into Farm Votes

Washington April 28 Opponents of major wage hour changes work to defeat the Barden amendments in tomorrow's house vote. Leaders say three sided trading among city and farm state members aims to win enough farm votes to block the amendments by trading votes on urban voter protections and farm relief. If the Darden amendments pass lookouts for fireworks. The situation hinges on WPA appropriation considerations and rural support. Continued on Page 3.

Washington Tt Farm Barden Uibur

Tragedy in Butte Hotel Ends in Dynmite Blast

In Butte a 32 year old man identified as Freak Mingus triggered an explosion with dynamite in a downtown hotel. Mingus died instantly after the blast, injuring Cyril Koln a police officer and a hotel resident Mrs Mattia Mingus who had come to see her daughter. Mingus allegedly killed himself after an unsuccessful reconciliation attempt. The blast wrecked the bathroom and part of the hall.

Butte Mingus Mra J Martin Cyril Koln Mattia Gold Mingus Bre Lals Mingus Kohn Wan Min~ Rus

Irish to Render Real Help to Britain

London April 28 British aid from Ireland increases as Dublin officials Dr James Ryan minister of agriculture and Sean LeMass minister of supply plan to visit London on Tuesday to discuss mutual trade matters related to wartime food supplies and cooperation.

London Britain Dublin James Ryan Sean Lemass

Negroes Face Roosevelt Policy Denunciation In Congress

In Washington on April 28 the National Negro Congress condemned Roosevelt administration polices and joined John L. Lewis in a nonpartisan league pact. It criticized A. Philip Randolph’s leadership, elected Yergen to succeed Tandorph, and denounced the Dies committee while urging anti-lynching laws and abolition of poll taxes.

Washington National Sagro Congress Policien Roosevelt John L Lowin Inter Philip Randolph New York Enieago Atos Yergen Bite Tandorph Ild Congress Communist Party CTO Forveign Attain America

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