Dies committee hearings described as sideshow with big revelations
Lake Mohawk New Jersey August report quotes Rep J Parnell Thomas labeling current Dies committee hearings on unAmerican activities a sideshow to startling forthcoming revelations. He predicts a strong link between communism and the New Deal and warns investigators will present conventional and astounding evidence in about two weeks.
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United States
Tiunela
America
Washington
Woolgrowers to Hold Convention Here Next Year
Poul Mtehepare secretary of the Montana Woolgrowers association said the 1940 convention will be held in Helena during January after directors accepted the invitation from Butte. The last Montana woolgrowers gathering was in 1930 with over 1,000 attendees expected and representatives from many eastern states. The Chamber of Commerce also invited the Montana Mining association to hold next year’s meeting in Helena. Concluding sessions were held last night in Rozeman.
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Poul Mtehepare
Montana Woolgrowers Association
Hunoyhead
Eter
Matt Staff
Chamber of Commerce
Henn
Butte
Montana Woolgrowers
Klan
Staté
Ahd
Helena
Montana Mining Neoclesion
Lenn
Rozeman
Chamber Report On Business Optimistic On Future Growth
An optimistic Chamber of Commerce report notes early signs of improvement in fall trade and industry. It points to easing bank loan conditions and potential gains from new consumer demand while warning of fragile momentum and the need for policy support.
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Washington
Chamber of Commerce of the United Sates
Crise
Benno
Flood Threats Rise as Cal River Reaches New Peak
In Auk 19 a flood warning spread as the Cal River surged, threatening towns along the banks. Authorities urged caution as new flood data appeared, with several communities reporting rising water levels and ongoing monitoring since mid June.
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Tlentsin
Ures
Hanes Wuchade
Brivehamt
New Danner
Exchange Club to Sponsor High School Bleacher Project
The Exchange Club will sponsor football ticket sales for Helena High School stadium bleachers. Proceeds fund construction of new seating on the north side, boosting capacity to about 3,700. Tickets set at $5 admit four Class A games and likely two B games plus spring track and other events. Construction to cost around $2,000 and may proceed after fall plans finalize.
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Whitiey Sit
Efih
Helena
Vale
Stadlium
Ati
Lahey
Gelgumdy
Marty Enenbe
Ath
Theo Schol Hoard
Citizens Advisory Athletic Committee
New York Milk Strike Throttles City Supply
A dairy strike by the Dairy Farmer union sharply reduced New York City milk deliveries. The action seeks a base price of 2.35 per hundredweight, with 4.4 million quarts daily intake now down from normal levels. Authorities deploy patrols as tensions rise.
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New York
Dla
N.Y Amr
Florello Lattimidta
Maetions
Mminedlats
Annd
Natlor
Arete Wright
Chatreman
Dairy Farmer Union
Deendors
Fondory
New York City
Wright
Mnion
Simembeyahin
Denlora
Novia
Merbert
Lehman
Committees Named for Show in East Helena
East Helena announces committee heads for a community show with Albert Myella leading the parent committee. Members include Denr Kat Maroutek Ken Agler and others from local groups who will sponsor the event. The show features Tatlen and Bo Maraniek and continues on page 5.
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East Helena
Hasek
Alhert Myella
Cparentica Committee
Chtel
Tdulph Denr
Kat Maroutek
Ken Agler
Tatten
Hin
Ame
MIL Net Suntterment
Yantelena
Telene Merrhania
Wii Mayon
Robert Graben
Albert Rela
Derailment of Eastern Flier Injures Seventeen
Seventeen persons were injured when the Eastern Flier derailed amid a heavy storm. The wreck occurred near New Jersey as the storm raged, with most passengers in the observation car. Rescue teams and nearby communities assisted as coaches were overturned and fuel and debris lined the track. Cleanup and investigation followed, with officials offering limited explanations.
If He Lives to Be 100 He Won't Wed Again
Fragmentary aged note reports a 95 year old man named Klessimmoe with unclear relationships. It mentions Hiram Khaw and Shaw as potential figures in a divorce context, with minimal readable context about a marriage or separation and no clear event.
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Klessimmoe
Ae Hanitenit
Hiram Khaw
Bly Bs-Peneield
Shaw
Weissimuller Plans Moni...? Ceremony
New York August 19 det Wag marited for the third one Johnny Tarsing Wertasinrtion to Rikat arranged am Puntemidite he ceremony do the Garfield Nod to tell no be need at vitas pare formnite of the world's tat show A when he bs starrivs Mayor John Gabriel of Garfield Wis 19 Offficiate at the wedding on Sunns Woissmuler and ila llde Mowyt Feott of San Francyen enna leave the last show and drive to Garfield the swimmer planned to ha back on the job at p a1 Bundy
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New York
Johnny Tarsing
Wertasinrtion
Rikat
Garfield
Nod
Vitas & Pare
Starrivs
John Gabriel
Garfield Wis
Sunns Woissmuler
Ila. Llde
Mowyt Feott
San Francyen
Enna
Bundy
Skyliners Group Plans Action On World For Midgets
Runane City report describes a Skyliners group forming to address a world created for midgets. The piece quotes Roena Wheeler and Miva Wieder with ambitions to organize nationally, detailing stage acts, wardrobe issues, and seating challenges cited by performers and organizers.
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Skyliners
German Press Is Sniping Away at Polish Position
Burling Aug 12 P A week of intense German newspaper war over Poland and Adolf Hitler's demands for Danzig and a corridor to East Prussia closed tonight with no action. Neutral observers note Europe’s authorities clash as they weigh a decisive union. The report hints that the Nazi stance may escalate and foresees further brinkmanship.
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Burling
Vokind
Yast
Poland
Adolf Hitler
Danaig
East Prussia
Europe
Pope Appeals for Peace Amid Global Tensions
Outcry and pleas for peace rise as religious leaders call for restraint and diplomacy. The pope urges unity and a stop to hostilities while world leaders weigh responses and seek avenues to avert war. The article notes public sentiment and media rallies supporting peace efforts amid escalating conflicts.
Three Children Burned In Sacramento Bed Tragedy
A disastrous blaze in Sacramento California claimed the lives of three children trapped in their bed while their mother Josephine Lopes, 36, a factory worker, and two other siblings escaped. Firefighter A. Goodovan reported the mother was found weeping amid the ruins as investigators sought the cause of the deadly incident.
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Raymond Lepoy
Lord Taper
Josephine Lepex
Shere A. S Goodovan
Mia
Lopes
Mystery at probe of wreck and missing claw bar
Cavin Newey Ave W CAPJ The unexplained disappearance of the claw bar from the wreck near the stream where the train plunged is a focus of testimony before a Pacific board of inquiry. The hearing, closed to the public, saw Higiear Manard Hecos questioned after claiming to see the bar near the fourth car. He reported returning to the spot and finding the bar gone, with no other witnesses.
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Cavin
Newey Ave
CAPJ
Chi
Best
San Francisco
Boulhenn Pacific Board of Inquiry
Higiear Manard Hecos
Gan Lord News
Fio
Interstate Gonmnerca
Bern Poelind
Goodfellow
Salt Lake City
Southern Pacific
Sank Lake Division
Learing
Fuek
Reward Offered by U S Forest Service for Arson Info
Miswoula Aug 13 The forest service posted a 500 reward for information leading to arrest and conviction of individuals believed responsible for arson in the Woodlands of western Montana. The nine might have originated incendiary fire in the Cabinet national forest during the drought two weeks earlier.
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Miswoula
Garvien Tnlly
Signs of Looming Action Across Europe
Unsettled Europe shows signs of imminent action as Germany strengthens troops and political tensions rise. Pope Pius XII pleads for peace while ministers meet to discuss Poland and Denmark. Observers note heightened anxiety across nations, with shifting alliances and uncertain outcomes on the horizon.
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Europe
Pius XII
J. Germany
Potisl
Helena Chosen for Next Mining Body Convention
Helena was selected to host the upcoming convention of the Montana Association of Miners. Officers were reelected, including President Carl Toren and first vice president August Grinert. Mary Tanisht served as treasurer with a forthcoming program of addresses by mining officials during the reunion and banquet.
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Helena
Bogen
Mista Avsuesitian
Montana
Carl Toren
Butio
Mary Tanisht
Dirry UG. Baedin
Cable
Vce
Provident
August Grinert
Butty
Verrelm
A. Thomson
Montana Hihnol
Minoa
Lite
Chatrama
Eloojan, Jr
Accosd View
Charles Brazier
Hel+ ami
Elmorle Section Girl Killed by Lightning
Funeral services will be held Sunday for Evelyn Holum 29 who died instantly Friday when struck by lightning while working in a hayfield at Diratale. Her parents Mr and Mrs Al Frew Jiolum and a brother were nearby but unhurt. One horse was killed and another knocked down.
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Diratale
Evelyn Holum
Wriday
al Frew Jiolum
Lalug
Wheeler declares he has no presidential ambition
NM Aug 19 Wheeler from Montana, visiting Albuquerque, says he has no plans for a presidential bid and will seek reelection to the Senate. He notes Senator Hatch as a capable leader and predicts Roosevelt may not seek a third term, cautioning against repeating past errors amid strong anti third-term sentiment.
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Wheeler
Ammqnorquea
Bounter Wheeler
Tony
Jtutel
Democratic Colleagua
New Mexico
Proaidantini
Wherler
Ha Xonate
Montang
Hatch
Senate
Whealer
Wuquarque
Mansell
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Chaban Dith
Slade
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Lino Reroisdy
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Thor
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New Jersey
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Cada Gared
Weissimuller
Runane City
York
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Hallywoot
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Miva Wieder
Mina Wheeler
Inakie
Marnitiare
Tom To
Ray Shelley
Paul Camp
Mike
Charis Rothowral
James A. Karley
Sali
Pioneer Group
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Ut Mountain Society of
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