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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1939
Page
1
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered a broad inquiry into freight rate structures, sanctioning a nationwide investigation into classification, classification accuracy, and regional variations. The probe targets northern, southwestern, and western territories to align rates for various shipper categories and commodities.
Game Warden James A. Weaver announced that a patrol of Ring Wrens indicates increasing numbers of native upland game birds. Recommendations include open seasons on some species, with age restrictions and potential adjustments to harvest rules under review.
The Senate approved legislation expanding the Interstate Commerce Commission authority over railroad finances and their subsidiaries, sending the measure to the House for action. The move tightens regulatory oversight and paves the way for broader financial scrutiny of rail operations.
Washington reports a swift debacle as the Roosevelt lending bill is killed in the House by a vote of 193 to 106 after Senate passage. Roosevelt calls it a blow to the unemployed and taxpayers while Republicans celebrate. Preparations mount for adjournment as debate continues on related emergency measures and funding.
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Washington August 1 The Senate approved six measures from the federal monopoly committee to speed patent law administration. Proposals would cut the period to public use of an invention from two years to one before filing for a patent and extend patent terms to 20 years from filing. The bills, already passed by the House, await President Roosevelt's signature and affect interference practices, hearings, renewal applications, and efficiency of the patent commissioner.
The Senate passed Wheeler's bill authorizing water conservation and utilization projects in the Great Plains and arid regions. Funds from WPA and Reclamation would support projects such as the Sacodivide in northern Montana, Buffalo Rapids and Suvaga in eastern Montana, and similar works in other states. The measure aims to create jobs during construction and improve long term water supply and subsistence in drought areas.
Officials report a sharp drop in equine sleeping sickness in Montana for summer 1948. Livestock hospital figures show only 15 cases to date, far below last year’s 19,000 infections that killed about 4,000 horses. Five cases since July 1 have been reported. two deaths occurred from materials afflicted. Vaccine use credited with reducing acute cases and potential outbreaks during the season. Continued on Page 3.
Germany today claimed a new world air sports record by an airplane flown by Henke. The craft covered 10 000 kilometers at an average speed of about 21 hours per 1000 kilometers, spending 46 hours and 18 minutes aloft along a route between Zinguwite and Leba on the Baltic coast.
Strikes in three states and across the Nova Scotia border disrupted industrial output yesterday, with violence limited to Detroit where hundreds of CIO strikers stoned a group escorted by police. GM Fisher body workers faced picket action as labor demand for a separation agreement persisted, while Cleveland and other locations reported additional picket activity and police involvement. The story notes continued labor tension across multiple plants and regions.
A grim incident unfolds as Mrs. Vink, living near Med, confronts rattlesnakes in her kitchen after a dawn prayer. She fatally strikes a rattler with a short weapon, keeps others at bay, and warns neighbors while securing the scene. The report notes the danger to the household and the swift, decisive actions taken by the woman.
A new union for the construction industry is launched in May, pledging to end strikes and wage stoppages during disputes with employers. Organizing committees nationwide prepare charters, aiming to curb past AFL dominance and set an impartial arbitration process if negotiations fail.
The event notes a basketball game at Manor Wath on August 19. Details mention tenuous names and a manager figure linked to a feast. No clear teams or outcomes are specified.
A New York sampling finds mixed business reaction to the house vote against the administration's lending bill. Private investment is questioned to revive without tax cuts, deregulation, and reduced restrictions. Many expect investors to need courage from policy shifts before significant recovery. (Continued on Page 2)
The coroner's jury found Marshall Kelley and Homer Tips involved in a collision at the intersection of Poplar Street and Montana Avenue. Witnesses described Shepherd failing to stop and driving through the street as the other vehicle approached. County Attorney Maral Anders planned further action after deliberation.
Washington, Aug. 1 The House approved legislation authorizing an expenditure of 277 009 000 for the construction of a new set of locks across the Panama canal. The measure now goes to the Senate.
Honored of Dillon was appointed district deputy grand exalted ruler for Montana’s west division. The post covers Melons Dillon Anaconda Watte Virginia City Boseman Kalispell and Mise acuta.
Washington Aug 1 President Roosevelt said he has made up his mind on the Hatch bill curtailing political activity by federal employees and would announce his decision tomorrow Officials close to the president hinted a statement within 24 hours but did not disclose whether he would sign veto or let it become law without his signature A reporter asked if Senator Hatch would want a souvenir of the penal used and the president joked that the question was not settled
Kupinec Yugoslavia Aug 1 af L Pi Dr Vishko Machek today warned he would pull Croatia out of Yugoslavia if its people are not granted complete home rule. He says 450000 Croatian peasant foot guards already back demands on the Serb-led government at Belgrade. Machek says secession would likely trigger a world war and contemplates a protectorate over Croats. He notes possible German influence as a counterweight and compares the Yugoslav crisis to Weimar era tensions. The statement hints at a broader regional instability and a possible protectorate arrangement.
New York August 1 A gradual back to work in private industry reduced unemployment in the United States by about 24,000 in June the national industrial conference board estimated today The board a private research organization said approximately 1 14206 thousand have gone out of the job tabulation since February Its latest unemployed estimate was 9 552 000 the lowest since November 1927 compared with 10 900 in June 1938 At the depression peak in March 1933 the board's figure was up to 14 706 000 The 1929 average was 469 000.
London reports the death of Lora How ard of Penrith former British ambassador to the United States. He served as Britain’s Washington envoy from 1924 to 1939 and was created First Baron Howard of Pearth on return home. He died at his Ridgecombe Hindhead Surrey home following a fatal relapse after surgery.
Billings Montana Aug 1 GP The death toll in Yellowstone County rose to four after two more youngsters died. Robert Morris Kanton 13 of Broadview died at a local hospital from a skull fracture after a Broadview road accident Monday night. David Allan Suott 1-year-old son of Mr and Mrs Alwin Suott drowned in an irrigation ditch near his parents farm home north of Shepherd. Coroner Howard C Smith said no inquest was needed in either case.
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