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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1938

Page

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Governor Praises Flathead Navy and Kerr Dam Dedication

Governor reviews Flathead Navy on the lake as a hundred residents attend the water users picnic and naval salute. He hails Flathead Lake as Montana’s largest inland body of water and urges public appreciation. The Kerr hydroelectric project on the Flathead River canyon is dedicated with tribal leaders and officials, unveiling tablets and marking 154 500 horsepower.

Poison Roy E. Ayers Montana Flathead Lake Kerr Dena Wne Avers Fiathrad Grene Lakes Asneedal Se Hrinkhoff Kalispell Betsy Hoss Peytow Kerr Dam Montana Power Company Flathead Here Flathead Indian Reservation

Sacramento fire claims deaths and injuries in town housing blaze

A one story rooming house in Sacramento left three dead and at least 12 injured as the west end blaze drove residents from second floor windows. Fire officials suspect arson and note the building housed 35 people. The Salvaton Army had placed seven Harrison family members in the rooming house two hours before the fire. Families and victims include Mike Ayler and Willan Long among the dead, with several Harrison relatives among the injured. Fire chief says arson possible as eighth major Sacramento fire in a week.

Sacramento Calif. Ang West End Mike Ayler Pansyarrison Willan Long Little Pansy Harrison Salvation Army Harrisons J. W. Harrison Pansy Bessie Harrison Pueller Harrison Myrtle Harrison A. W. Cowles Michael Dunphy Jess East Lake City Clifford Bramble Warrison

Insurgent planes attack British steamer Lake Lugano at Palamos

Insurgent planes bombed the British steamer Lake Lugano near Palamos, Spain, setting it ablaze. All crew of 27 escaped injury, five remained aboard briefly before leaping into the sea as planes strafed the waters and shore. The attack comes as Palamos endures repeated bombings with explosive and incendiary devices reported.

Palamos Spain Lake Lugano Mediterranean Lake Luggane Charles Strubin and Company London Miebelis

The Britons Coming to Judgment Today and Tomorrow

Walter Lippmann argues Britons face pivotal choice as they confront appeasement beliefs within ruling class and observers. He cites Eden’s resignation remarks and Mussolini Hitler Spain as evidence that London seeks an orderly retreat to avoid another war, risking Eastern Europe’s fate.

Walter Lippmann London Eng Czechoslovakia Hitler Central Eastern Europe Mussolini Spain Anthony Eden Ietter Germany Britain Days Belgium Mr. Chamberlain Lord Runciman Far

Two Killed in Park Accident Near Mammoth

Yellowstone Park Wyo Aug 7 Two Livingston Montana men were killed and two others injured when a car driven by Max Ware of Livingston skidded and left the road near Mammoth. Burchetti died almost immediately. Ebert died at the park hospital hours later. Hartman and Schunke suffered fractures and other injuries. The car struck an unoccupied car and careened off the road. Park officials said speed was a factor and the incident marked Yellowstone’s first auto deaths of the year.

Yellowstone Park Wyo Livingston Mot Louis Burchetli Duane Bert Tata Max Wareman Tivingston Burchetti Mammoth Ebert Park Hartman Robert Schunke Laysingston Park Hospital Ardiner Grant Selbert Creat Bend Selbert Wirlmag Sehanke Burehvett Yellowstone

Altitude Anxiety Hits Corrigan at Empire State Tower

New York August 7 A 1200 foot ascent at the Empire State Building made Douglas Corrigan say his ears hurt He poked his fingers in his ears despite a friend reminding him he was lower than when he flew his 900 air crate from Brooklyn to Ireland in one hop After adjusting he praised the view and said he might join aviation manufacturing or maintenance but would not quit flying.

New York Douglas Corrigan Empire State Building Brooklyn Ireland California Manufacturieg Aviation

Wheeler Says A A A Program Of No Benefit

Senator Burton Wheeler of Montana attacked the wheat allotment plan as harmful to farmers at the old-timers picnic. He argued for home market benefits and protective tariffs, condemned curtailment, and criticized importing surplus wheat. He noted his mixed congress votes and spotlight on the court reorganization issue. In Winnipeg, John Gosalan, a Canadian press engineer, died at his home.

Wallace Wheeler Congress

Remember Him Del Baker and His Rise to Tigers Manager

Helena fans recall Del Baker a 27 year old summer recruit who showed promise with the Detroit club. The piece notes his rapid rise from hopeful player to manager of the Detroit team, highlighting his many ups and downs and his status as a notable figure in baseball.

del Baker Helena Jia Detroit Threats Helene Baker Tiger

Whitcomb Inquest 5 Scheduled to Be Held Tonight

Nine jurors will hear testimony in the Whitcomb inquest into the death of Zortman mining man Grorse Willcomb who was shot by Officer Ton Martin during a late night struggle. The inquest set for 7:30 p m in Judge Hor sky's court room, Martin resting at St Peters hospital after injuries. Funeral services for Willcomb, a World War II Distinguished Service Cross recipient, were held at Portman yesterday.

Grorse Willcomb Zortman Ton Martin Ant Otto G Kicin Alex Cunningham Jack Chivers Howard Wheeler al Johnson Stanley Merrer Maude McGuinnes al Kain Murdack McRae M Batch Martin Stil Whitcomb Portman

Steel Workers file charges against Youngstown Sheet and Tube

The Steel Workers Organizing Committee says it will charge unfair labor practices by Youngstown Sheet and Tube. It accuses the firm of maintaining company unions blacklisting about 226 workers refusals to bargain and threats and intimidation of union members. The case ties to the Little Steel strike and Senate Civil Liberties Committee probes.

Washington The Steel Workers Organizing Committee Youngstown Sheet and Tube S.W.O.C

Roosevelt Likely to Move Against Other Opponents

President Roosevelt may target southern senators who opposed the New Deal as he returns from vacation to campaign in the south. He endorsed Senate Leader Barkley in Kentucky and could use Georgia and South Carolina appearances to signal opposition to George of Georgia Tydings of Maryland. The exact plan remains undisclosed.

Washington Roosevelt Senate Kentucky South Harkley Barnesville Senate Democrats Smith South Carolina George Georgia Tydings Maryland

Shirley Steals The Show From Famous Cantor

Shirley Temple returns from a cross country tour to Pasadena where an estimated 3,000 women and children greet her with ovation. Eddie Cantor is overlooked as the idol signs autographs while Temple's limousine departs. Fans cry out wanting to touch her lines as she pleads for space and safety in the hot crowd.

Pasadena Calif Shirley Temple Eddie Cantor Shirley George Temple Auty Sani Monteahone Edie Cantor Temple

Lightning Strike Sweeps Beach Killing Three at Brooklyn Park

A bolt of lightning surged 30 feet along Jacob Rils park beach in New York drawing 20 000 beachgoers and felling 17 people with three killed. Medical teams treated dozens as the wounded lay unconscious, all victims from Brooklyn and nearby areas. Survivors recalled a sudden bright flash and electrified air moments before the disaster.

New York Jacob Rils Park Beach Brooklyn

Social Security payments to Montanans rise over three years

Montana officials report that social security benefits paid to qualified workers in the state total $25,199.61, with lump-sum payments going to estates of deceased workers. The program, signed into law August 14 1935, now covers 147,935 workers in Montana as four field offices administer accounts and claims. Continued on Page 24.

America Riley FB. Mapes Helena Social Security Board Montana Monlana Billings Eld Haheork-Selvidgs Mise Olga Stramset Hutte Sliver Bow Stewart J. Thonton Maore Gourley D. Wayne Byall Matheer Hoeloua Power Block Hiley EK Manes Maber R. Harper Denver

President Kenney Sees Best Season For G N in Years

President Kenney of the Great Northern railroad predicts a rebound after the 1838 recession with a better controlled and more successful season ahead. He notes business picking up as travel from St. Paul west to the Pacific improves and speaks with Postmaster General James A. Farley during a stop in Duluth. Farley greeted about 3.69 million passengers as the train paused briefly.

Travie ADJ Rennes Great, Northern Railroad Sat St. Maul

Libby Man Is 76th State Auto Victim

Libby August 1 AP A 65 year old man was fatally struck by a car driven by Glenn Taylor on Hield Ness crowed street near his home. Officers said Taylor was blinded by the glare of another vehicle and did not see the victim. The death raises Montana highway fatalities to 78 this year.

Libby John Uieldness Glenn Taylor Hield Ness Taylor Ono Montana

Soviet warns Japan of vigorous measures over border clashes

Maxim Litvinoff, Soviet foreign minister, warned Japan that the Soviet Union will use artillery and aircraft to repel Japanese attacks. He spoke during a three hour talk with Japanese ambassador Mamoru Shigeritsu, after reports of clashes near Changkuteng and along the northern Manchurian border. Litvinoff said Moscow is tired of protests and called for an end to border incidents.

Moscow Maxim Litvinoff Japan Mamoru Shigeritsu Siberian Changkuteng Litvinoff

Barkley Wins Kentucky Nomination by Narrow Margin

Senate Majority Leader Alben W Barkley seizes renomination in Kentucky Democratic primary over Gov. A B Chandler. Early unofficial returns from 3,835 of 4,313 precincts show Barkley with 226,045 to Chandler's 186,730, a 34,265 lead. Results incomplete with counting to resume. observers anticipate a total vote near 600,000. Chandler’s camp claims friend of the president status. newspapers hint Barkley victory. Races for Congress show six of nine incumbents leading. Haswell wins GOP nomination. Barkley’s support appears strongest in McCracken Graves and his home county. Chandler carries Woodford but loses Henderson.

Barkley A. B Happy) Chandler Kentucky Lot Chandler The Cincinnati Enquirer Louisville Courier-Journal John F. Haswell Hawell Hardinsburgh Andrew O. Ritchie McCracken Graves Woodford Versailles Henderson

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