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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1937

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Wages and Hours Bill Push Faces Senate Action

Japan pours more men and money into Sino Japanese war as northern Chinese resistance reportedly falls. Cabinet plans large military appropriations of about 26 million yen. U S envoy notes Washington unlikely to invoke neutrality act against Asia. Americans permitted to leave the legation quarter as tensions sharpen in Peiping.

Tokyo Japan China Peiping Tientsin Newapapers Nichi Nich U. S. Morefan Koki Hi United States International Legation Ching

Domestic Washington and World News Digest Summary

In Washington the Sonats pass a bill to urge stricter measures in the house. American entry by Newport-Vanderbilt wins the first race by a wide margin over Sopwith’s Endeavor for the America’s Cup. Lanning-Michigan seeks legislative adjournment for state labor disputes. Abroad, Tientsin reports bombing near Paotingtu. Hendaye notes uprisings in Spain. Breslan reports Goobblee on European national boundaries.

Washington Walts Newport Vanderbilt Sopwith Lanning Michigan Home of Representatives

Nazis in America Fuehrer Kuhn Says

Fritz Kuhn, leader of the Ameri kadeutscher Volksbund, declares 100 percent American loyalty and pledges to fight communism. He presents a mixed flags office display and a German World War veteran background, asserting no Nazi paymaster in the U S. The piece notes ongoing remarks and references to future continuation on page 4.

New York Amerikadeutscher Volkesbund Ng Ts Fuehrer Frits Kuhn Fritz Kuhn Hermann Goering Bis Adolf Hitler Reichstag von Hindenburg Bundesfuehrer Germany United States Kuhn Nel Varia Munteh Verdun

Nazees Today and Tomorrow by Walter Lippmann

The piece argues that recent critiques of the National Labor Relations Board by Senator Nye and Representative Rankin reflect a broader leftist wing of farm and progressive politics. It contends farmers and labor interests diverge in policy aims, making a single government policy to raise both farm prices and consumer costs unlikely. The author warns against alliance fantasies and cites historical experience to claim such a Farmer Labor party would fail.

Dea Gerald P. Nye North Dakota National Labor Relations Boardes & Kangaroo Court C.L.C Rankin Mississippi Nye New Deal Wnfonia Nation The New Republic Heywood Broun Philaade Tunaia

Six C I O leaders near break with John L Lewis says Herald Tribune

A New York Herald Tribune dispatch reports that six influential C I O leaders who helped found the Committee for Industrial Organization are poised to tacitly break with John L Lewis. Names include Bidney Hillman, Chiles P Howard, Francia Gorman, David Dubinsky, Harvey Fremming, and Max Zaritsky. The piece cites a domineering stance toward Roosevelt and cites calls for a change of men or minds before any truce between the AFL CO and C I O.

C.I.0 John L. Lewis Ow York New York Herald-Tribune Dispatch Washington John L. Jaws Committee For Lewis C.lc Bidtney Hillman Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America Chiles P. Howard International Typographical Union Francia Gorman United Textile Workers David Dubinsky Internation Ladies Garment Workera Union Harvey ©. Fremming Max Zaritsky Cap and Muinery Department United Tratters Cap and Muinery Workers’ International Union Herald-Tribune Roosevelt D.C Steel Workers Organizing Committee Lewis’ United Mine Workers of America Denver Charles P. Howard Snid Amerman Federation For Labor Committees For Industrial Organization Howard

Murder slayings at California Seventh Day Adventist church altar

Frei W. Blaintons shot and killed Dr. O L Webster during Sabbath services then killed himself with a .30-30 rifle outside the California Holtville church. Simmons, 40, a Wilt Centre hatchery owner, fired at Webster after arguing about the church. Eyewitness Mrs Simmons saw the shootings. Police report no prior known enmity between Simmons and Webster.

Calif Jay Frei W. Bliamtons Wilt Centre O. L. Webster Holtville Atm Elf Simmons Goa George Huexin Dr. Webster Nic Halfer Isimmona

Firemen Battle Basement Blaze at Kansas City Club Station

Kansas City July 31 fire in a suburban basement alarmed firefighters who were cleaning the floor when the blaze started. Two firemen escaped the basement to operate the alarm and then returned to extinguish the fire. The basement belonged to the country club fire station.

Kansas City City Afran Anwar Country Club

Franco Denial of Revolt Rumors Reported in Granada

In Granada July 31 reports of revolts in four insurgent held areas were denied by Franco’s headquarters. Government communiques claimed outbreaks in Granada Santander front Malaga and Motril with two thousand government soldiers surrendering near Hepler. Franco’s eastern army reportedly crossed Cuenca province toward Madrid Valencia highway as fighting continued on multiple fronts.

Hendaye Francisco Franco Hepler Gordobe Franco Spain Cuenca Provinca Madrid-Valencia Granada Thalian Madrid

British Premier Chambers in Coddles in Duce Relations with Italy

London July 31 A personal letter from Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain to Premier Benito Mussolini reached London two days ago and aides see it as a signal effort to smooth Anglo Italian ties. The move follows perceived strain under Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden and a private meeting between Italian ambassador Count Dino Grandi and Chamberlain, seen as paving the way for a direct message to Mussolini.

London Nevtle Chamberlain Benito Mussolni Tonia Italy Anthony Eden Ti Duce Ethiopia Eden League Downings Street Dino Grandi Chamber- Tain le Nond Mussolini Graondi

Just A Minute With Irvin S Oobr

On a Vernalia California train a charming young woman says she reads ads even when not buying. He muses that advertising reveals a true portrait of society across eras, preferring deciphering a want ad to a king's edict for authentic ancient insights.

E Solyo Ranch Vernalia Calif

Senate defeats bid to recommit wage bill amid fights

Washington July 31 Administration forces pushed the revised Black Connery wage and hour bill through the Senate after a day of debate and roll calls. A motion to send the measure back to intercommittee failed 48 to 44 and was followed by a House transfer 56 to 28. Twenty two Democrats and eleven Republicans backed recommit, a move that could have halted action for the session. The bill, part of President Roosevelt’s drive, aimed to restore NRA goals via new admin powers. Continued on page.

Washington Senate House NRA Roosevelt N.R.A

Steamer Yankee Grounds Off Long Island Reef

The paddled steamer Yankee carrying about 500 passengers from Newport yacht races grounded on a reef near Montauk, Long Island, in thick fog. It freed itself and reached its dock undamaged. no injuries reported. Coast guard cutters from New York Boston and New London aided, with extra patrols dispatched due to the evacuated passengers.

Montauk Yankee Newport Long Island Coast Guard New York Boston New London Conn

Officials Taken in Custody at Grand Coulee Dam Picket

Grand Coulee Washington July 31 Two GLO officials were arrested today by the state patrol while handing out handbills to dam workers at the day’s end shift. James McDonald 37 of Delano trustee of United Dam Workers CIO affiliate and William M White 48 Seattle district CIO organizer were cited for obstructing traffic. The GLO affiliate had announced it would picket the project to protest a closed shop agreement signed yesterday by contractors Magon Wahl Atkinson Keer and the AFL.

Grand Coulee Wach Washington State Patrol D. McGinn James McDonald Delano United Dam Workers C.I.0 William MW. White Seattle A.T.1 GLO Thas Maagon- Walah-Atkinson-Keer Company A.F.L

Vessels Collide Near Orinoco. At Least Two Drowned

Report from Caracas dated July describes a collision near La Pastora at the mouth of the Orinoco between two steamers the Veracity and the Blenvenido. The Veracity sank while the Blenvenido reached Barrancas bearing damage. At least two people are known to have drowned.

Caracas Persche Orinoco River la Pastora Barrincas

Heavy storm of hail damages Butte area

A July storm dumped heavy hail and rain across Butte causing road washouts and flooded basements. The south side residential district suffered the most, with gardens flattened and sewage systems taxed. An electrical surge sparked a small fire in a local laundry. Mendervile feared flooding but canals held. Temperature fell from 70 to 37 degrees with 1.34 inches of precipitation.

Butte Divide Continental Divide Mendervile Butte Wee

Michigan House and Senate Clash Over Adjournment

Militant Michigan House members loyal to Gov. Murphy plan a three day action to force adjournment, opposing a Republican controlled Senate that adjourned after a stormy session. An attorney general opinion deemed adjournment valid without a concurrent resolution. Speaker Schroader warned of a showdown if the Senate does not meet by Tuesday and referenced the “monkey cage” across the floor.

Lansing Mich House of Representatives Frank Murphy Megal State Senate Senate George A. Schroader Phn

Weirton Steel Faces National Labor Relations Board Charges

Pittsburgh July 31. The National Labor Relations Board charged Weirton Steel with unfair labor practices. Regional Director Charles T. Douds announced the complaint and hearing date set for August 9. The action cites alleged bribes threats and anti union activity by the subsidiary in Wolrton, West Virginia, linked to the National Steel corporation.

Pittsburgh National Labor Relations Board Weirton Steel Company Banting Regional Labor Board Charles T. Douds Atul Down

Violence erupts in Belfast amid post coronation unrest

In Belfast on July 31 police hunted a factory said to supply explosives to extremists opposing British rule. A land mine exploded near barracks, windows shattered, and a man named Thomas Doherty was found with a card around his neck warning spies. Police blamed Irish Republican Army members and stepped up boat patrols after days of political disorder.

Belfast Northern Ireland Irish Free State West End George VI Alienbeth Irish Republican Army Ireland Thomas Doherty Tina Im Ao

George C. Dewey Dies Suddenly in Auto Crash Near Selby

George C. Dewey former East Helena resident and assistant superintendent at the American Smelting and Refining Co plant in Selby died suddenly yesterday afternoon, apparently of a heart attack, while driving from Oakland to his Selby home. A Penn State College graduate, he served in World War I and held key lab and supervisory posts in the Selby plant. He was prominent in community affairs.

George G. Dewey East Helena Oakland Calif Selby Dorothy W. R. Totten Mr. Dewey Pennsylvnonia State College A. S. and R Baut Idlena

Five candidates seek national commander at DVW convention

In Columbus Ohio on July 31 five candidates vied for the position of national commander as the Disabled Veterans of the World War opened its annual national convention.

Columbus Ohio The Disabled Veterans of the World War On

Chicagoans Willing to Undergo Syphilis Tests

Chicago health officials report nine of ten residents contacted would undergo syphilis testing. Of 4,166 responses, 3,829 said yes in strict confidence at no cost. More than 6,000 physicians have agreed to cooperate and over 2,000 have conspired to report case histories.

Chicago Eetty Health Department

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