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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1937

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Japanese intimation on war could spread to Yellow River

Nanking Aug 6. An official Japanese hint suggested the undeclared war might reach the Yellow river. Foreign diplomats reported China would yield no more territory even at the cost of fighting to the death. Japanese authorities warned foreigners near the region as hostilities seemed likely.

Nanking Yellow River Chiang Kai- Shek China Japan Cnnauls Tientsin

Protest by Japan on Yankees Fliers

Tokyo reports officials weighing formal representation to the United States over a proposed scheme to enlist American aviators for the Chinese army. Dispatches quote Russell J. Hearn stating 182 American pilots were ready to go to China. Domel says the plan violates neutrality and contradicts U.S. efforts for a peaceful settlement of the North China crisis.

Tokyo Domel Jagun Pews United States Arso

Senator Wheeler decries soliciting gifts to Democrats

Senator Wheeler of Montana condemned a Democratic National Committee fund raising practice in Washington. He cited a New York railway executive, Robert H Young, who testified donating 14000 in convention books and other gifts since 1931. Wheeler warned such donations imply favors and harm the committee's credibility.

Washington Wheeler Mont Democratic National Committee New York Railway Robert H. Young Senate Senate Railroad Young von Sweringen Democratic Committee Tunde Conaresa

Third Term Question Hinted by Texan Allred in Mexico

Mexico City August 5 Texas Senator Allred urged a third term for President Roosevelt. He praised Roosevelt for his service and declared the president commands respect of U S and world, saying he supports any available candidate for the office.

Mexico City Jamey Allred Texas Roosevelt United States

Tariff by State Wages Bill Sparks Debate on Trade Policy

The column outlines how the wages and hours bill may become a tariff between states, shielding wealthy industrial regions with advantages in climate, rail rates, and skilled labor. It criticizes centralization, warns of protection for certain industries, and questions southern support, noting cotton and living standards amid domestic trade regulation debates.

Labor Standards Board 9 Lippmann Henry Cabot Lodge Masenchuestis Mr. Hoover Mr. Hull Judge Ole America

Anxious Start for Orphaned Boy At Center of Custody Fight

In Chicago a 31 month old boy, born to Milas Nelson, is at the center of a custody dispute between John Regan and Lydia Nelson and Otto and Mrs Horst. The infant was taken from Miss Nelson at birth and placed with the Horsts, custody proceedings are urged in civil court, with relatives seeking his return. The boy remains unsettled as legal moves begin.

Donald Horst Quealioy Chicago Otto Horst Lydia Nelson Donat Horst Milas Nelan Horst Regans Horat Attoroney Fone St. Vincent's Orphanage lWbert Crowley Hebaides Crowley Miss Nelson

World News Gist Highlights Uneven Global Tensions

Washington senators urge October session to pass farm reform after presidential disapproval of a crop measure. Chrysler plant in Detroit Plymouth closes amid rural union disputes. Tokyo weighs formal representation to U B over American influence moves. Shanghai fears losses if Japan dominates North China. Nanking hints at extending approval to Yellow River. Madrid reports a Toruel sector offensive success by Catatonians.

Washington Detroit Plymouth Chrysler Ia Tokyo U. B China Nanking

Plane wreck victims feared dead after Pan American crash

Crashed Pan American liner with 14 aboard went down off Panama's Cristobal. Military and naval teams pressed to recover bodies, believed carried to 11,000 feet beneath the sea. Debris and fragments spread through the amphibian cabin as rescue efforts continued.

Cristobal Cana Zone S. B Panama

Gary Cooper slight injury from firecracker mishap

Hollywood reports Gary Cooper sustained minor burns from a premature firecracker explosion today. After treatment he returned home for the day. In El Salvador the 1936-27 coffee crop reached 140,147,100 pounds valued at 9,428,149 dollars.

Hollywood Gary Cooper el Salvador

Special Session of Congress for Farm Act Asked

A group of 40 senators called for a special session this fall to push remedial farm legislation amid falling prices. They pledged to reconvene by October 15 if the current session fails to pass farm measures. Senator Barkley suggested Roosevelt might call such a session once the agriculture committee signals readiness. Downward trends in cotton and grain prices spurred the proposal, government economists say, to guarantee producers a defined return. Continued on Page 3.

Washington Congress Harkley Kentucky Roosevelt Senate Agriculture Committee Barkley Guarantea

Santander Faces Famine Amid Civil War Fire

Report from both sides in the Basque coast city of Santander shows civilians evacuated as famine tightens. Government troops press on along the Valencia Madrid highway while insurgents claim advances in the Cuenca road. Two Frenchmen condemned for plotting to spread germs may receive a pardon.

Santander Bay of Blacay Perpetual Spring United States Uaurgenta Javulon Teruo Valencia-Madrid Puntal Laziro Zevaton Cuenea Riugenid

Just a Minute with Irvins Cobb

Santa Monica essay notes an educated Hopi challenging Western tenets. The storyteller recounts how a Hopi declares seven directions including up, down, and here, rebutting the four-direction compass. The piece ends with Irving Cobb credited and the date.

Santa Monica Calif

Gale Strikes Smelter Hard in Helena Valley

A tor nadic windstorm on Mount Ascension hurled seven power poles, ripped 100 feet of roofing from the East Helena smelter, and damaged the area, leaving about 6000 dollars in damage. No injuries were reported as workers were spared by timing, with power restored about three hours later.

Mount Ascension East Helena Helena Valley J. D. MacKenzie American Smelting and Refining Company Helena Montana J. R. Kaiserman Thia Montana Power Company Belona Thy Spokane Belt

Emilie Dionne Improves Amid Family Dispute

Catlander aug 6. Emilie Dionne, a quintuplet, shows improving throat condition as she rests at Defoe nursery with five siblings nearby. Dr Allan Kay Dates says illness from an outside source. father disputes blame on the Dionne family and defends his own health and limited prior contact.

Catlander Cana Man Tross Binius Wiawne Defoe Nursery Nesses Aoemul Allan Kay Emilia Olivia Dionne Dr. Dafog Dionne Enmifllo Dal

Search for West Birl of 1715 in Omaha girl case

Los Angeles police and sheriff's deputies join in a missing person effort for Donna Marie Nelson a 17 year old girl from Omaha Nebraska believed to have left home in August and headed for the Pacific coast. Her mother Mrs Nelson arrived to assist in the search and cooperation from authorities was requested.

Los Angeles Aum Donna Marie Nelson Omaha Nob Mra Mar Nolson Dapuea Mra. Nelson Inez Pacitte

President With Sugar Bill Veto Sparks Congressional Clash

President Roosevelt warned he would veto a pending sugar control bill unless unfair provisions restricting refined sugar imports from Hawaii and Puerto Rico are removed. Sugar bloc leaders convened to back the measure, while the proposed limit would cap refined sugar quotas for Hawaii and Puerto Rico at 26,616 and 126,033 respectively, with total quotas of 938,000 and 798,006 including raw sugar.

Washington Aug Roosevelt Hawaii Puerto ‘Rico Capitol Hill Fem Isaac Hansl Puerto Rico

Union Will Admit Reds to CIO Unions

Denver AP report says Communists who are workers are eligible for CIO union membership. Van A. Bittner, Chicago district director of steel workers organizing committee, pledged to admit honest workers as CIO aims to unite 27 million workers. He claimed CIO will sweep production industries with little AFL opposition and cited high contract rates and enrollment in steel and rubber sectors.

Denver Committee Industrial Organization van A. Bittner Chicago Steel Workers Organizing Committee Bittner International Union of Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers 1.0 C.I.0 Millin America United Labor Front Ita Httle American Federation of Labor Lee Policles G.I Hao C.lo C.L

Labor Board May Hold an Election in Auto Industry

Detroit August text reports the National Labor Relations Board may order the first election among workers at Chrysler as UAW seeks a vote. Richard Frankensteen of UAW says a petition will be filed. Chrysler officials and union leaders discuss reopening the Plymouth plant after a decade of injury and strife.

Detroit Aug. G National Labor Relations Board Richard T. Frankensteen United Automobile Woorkers of America Chryater Corporation Omer Martin Plymouth UAW Independent Association of Chrysler U.A.W Committee For Industrial Organization

Vanderbilt Yacht Wins Fourth Race To Retain Cup

Vanderbilt’s white hull Banger won the fourth and deciding America’s Cup race over Thomas Sopwith’s Endeavour II in a 30 mile triangular course. Sopwith bogged by a premature start, crossing nine seconds late, while Vanderbilt’s optimal start allowed a windward lead and an 8 minute 87 second margin. This defense marks Vanderbilt’s third straight win after four races, continuing the American hold on the trophy.

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