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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1939

Page

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Wheeler Honored at Large Montana Goodwill Banquet

Democrats and Republicans crowded the Placer Hotel for a $ appreciation banquet honoring Senator Burton K. Wheeler for 16 years in the U S Senate. About 300 Montana officials and citizens attended as Roy Gow introduced Wheeler and Gov. Ayers praised his industrial and agricultural work for Montana and the nation. Continued on Page 10.

Placer Hotel Montana Buron K. Wheeler United States Senate Wheeler Gow Roy Bo Agere John K. Clanton Fite Worse Benator Wheeler Park Gov. Ayers Senate Etala

4000 Americans Await Ships for Home in London

London reports about 4000 Americans stranded awaiting evacuation ships to return home. Ambassadors and consulates work on evacuation plans as tensions possible in Europe rise. Scattered arrangements include two small cruisers aiding port trials and rooms in towns set for refugee housing until travel can resume.

London Aaibassador Joseph P. Reneedyomul Wir Engeland Scotland Engit

Japanese round-the-world flight lands at Fairbanks

The Nippon Nippon aircraft that started eastward from Nome for a global hop landed in Fairbanks at 1 30 p m after circling Wateranks for about three hours and turning back toward Tanacross due to unfavorable flying conditions.

Fairbanks Alarka Tanacross Watrhanks

British Cabinet Studies Hitler Note to Gauge Peace or War

London Aug 30. The British cabinet met to study a communication from Adolf Hitler described by Prime Minister Chamberlain as a note that could tilt the precarious balance between peace and war. The German reply, noted for its lack of Polish support, arrived late last night and was reviewed by Chamberlain and Foreign Secretary Lord St.

London Adolf Hitler Chamberlain Faehrer Mednister Poland Downttg Forest Chamberlin Tord Stakins Malitay Cabinrt Wnll

Hitler Ends Delayed Answer To British Poland Talks

Berlin reports Hitler handed Britain's peace proposal reply to Sir Nevile Henderson at the Reich Chancellery. The German note outlined Germany's position in detail while signaling openness to further talks. Official hints suggested potential continuation of negotiations despite present deadlock.

Berlin Adolf Hitler Poland Nevile Henderson Reich London Tonehin Hitler Germany

Youth Admits Slaying Of Los Angeles Dancer

Los Angeles August 29 Deputy district attorney announced De Witt Clinton Cook 24 confessed to killing a dancer and attacking two other women with a two by four inch weapon. Cook a former Waterloo Iowa printer was arrested as a prowler after a night of questioning. He admitted bludgeoning Anya Soanyeya 21 a dancer at Los Angeles County College the attack on Della Togard a mother of two and the separate assault on Mit ble Wagner a senior. He claimed motive linked to wanting money for a park venture and said the attacks were not random. He refused to name other victims and was held on suspicion of murder and assault with deadly weapon continuing investigation.

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GAR to Stage Military Parade At Annual Meet

Pittsburgh August 22 Veterans of the Island Army at the Republic cabinet ready muskets for a district military parade. They will march behind State department colors along a mile long uphill route tomorrow. Encampment officials seek open cars for veterans to ride.

Pittsburgh the Republic State Department Rome

Canal Guards Ordered on All Vessels Through Panama

Brigadier General Clarence Ridley, Panama Canal governor, ordered military guards aboard every vessel passing through the canal as an extraordinary precaution. He cited neutral status and war fears, with guards to be deployed based on ship size at Atlantic and Pacific entrances.

United States

Most Dangerous Forest Fire of the Season

A severe forest fire rages near Cameo Creek and Mohattan forest, drawing crews from 14 ranchers and farmers. Lightning sparked the blaze Monday afternoon, with authorities reporting extreme danger and readiness to summon more help as lines report deteriorating conditions. Continued on Page 23.

Creeky Woo Pi Mis Manning Angel Warten Blize Ranger Zion Froni Lineal Talu

Poland Stance on Britain Opens Door to Talks or War

Dispatch from Warsaw reports Poland's government, under Premier Chamberlain influence, remains ready to negotiate with Britain or take military action if required. Spokesmen insist Poland and France seek peaceful settlements, while warnings grow of German troop concentrations near Slovakia and heightened regional tension. Police arrest two suspects linked to a Turnan bombing that injured 30.

V. F. W. Holds Annual Convention Amid Hopeful Parade

The VFW convenes its annual gathering as members and veterans prepare for the traditional parade. Rosinn notes a strong turnout with thousands attending events, highlighting renewed community support and ongoing veteran advocacy.

Idaho mine operator cites Wagner Act adding employer troubles

Donald A. Callahan of Wallace Idaho told the Western division of the American Mining Congress that the Wagner Act increases annual difficulties for employers in the United States He argued enforcement officers apply an employer employee relation standard that clashes with mining conditions and stresses the need for strong men in the industry.

Idaho Salt Lake City Donald A. Callahan Wallace Wartern American Mining Congress United States Callahan United States Annalor Waho Indietry Calintiay

Dies Committee Fears Escape of Nazi Bund Chief

Washington officials fear Fritz Kahn of the German American Bund may flee the United States. The Dies Committee urged New York authorities to use unusual precautions to prevent travel as Kahn and other Bund leaders face subpoenas after testimony. The panel also questioned William Ridley Pelley and examined ties to the Silver Shirt Legion, likening Pelley to a racketeer.

Dies Committee Washington Uta Fritz Kahn Mea New York Kahn Olera Kuli Chatrmaty Melen Yoorus Aha Ma Hun Becayan William Ridley Peltey Asheville N.C Gdfisher Silver Shirt Legion of America Diesta Rotor Pelley

Caliper completes survey flight from Noumea to Auckland

San Francisco reports the Fan-American Arwaya announced the California elipper completed a survey flight from Noumea, New Caledonia to Auckland, covering about 1,124 miles. The return flight was planned within a day or two, and the craft and crew were said to be safe.

San Francisco Arwaya California Here New Senland Auckland Noumea New Caledonia Ottlevnis Elipper

Nazi Reply to British Offer Studied in London Newsroom

London reports behind the European war drama Hitler and Chamberlain sought a way out through secret diplomacy. Hitler handed his message to Sir Nevile Henderson as Chamberlain and Lord Halifax studied it. Belgium and Netherlands monarchs offered mediation, France accepted, while Hitler called the move a rational step. Polands borders and Polish arrests loom as tensions grow amid ongoing talks.

London Fuehrer Adolf Hitler Chamberlain Hitler Nevile Henderson House of Commons Britain Pollmdor Fem Sland Lance Borlis Wil Tarnow Poland Wien

Ships Held For Search In New York

New York Aug 29 The collector of the port ordered the Bremen Nor mandiec Aquitania and Transylvania to remain at Madison river piers pending a search by customs officers. The We German ship had prior issues and the action followed protests by German interests. The president stated the ships would be kept until satisfactory searches showed they could not be used for offense purposes.

Wavcaw Princ Minster Poland Ratan Tenuta Elrelea Slovakia New York Bremen Transylvania Madison River Wallington Pial Marty Dyulig Hansovelt Sid

Neutral stance outlined as Europe braces for possible conflict

The IPAS cabinet discussed defense and precaution measures to stay neutral and ready in case the Reich acts, while other nations prepare. Switzerland announced general mobilization and took control of critical communications as a precautionary defense move.

Action On Pact Still Deferred By Soviet Body

The Soviet grand council delays ratification of a pact as delays persist through Friday. Tass reports the high command will reinforce western garrisons in western Europe while denying reports of 200,000 to 700,000 troops withdrawn to Soviet frontiers.

Moxcow Saviet Rupsin Phe Geemapy Bontsoon Lie Catiest Nerada Tass Pews Agency High Command Tetmon Europe Renntta Bourders Kintores

Japanese air victory against Mongol planes reported

Tokyo dispatch says Japanese army planes shot down 14 Mongol aircraft over the border near Lake Bor in Soviet outer Mongolia and Manchoukuo. No Japanese planes were reported lost in the clash. the report was not officially authenticated.

Tokyo Bomet Japanease Soviet Outer Mongolia Manchoukuo Lake Bor Domef

New Japanese Cabinet Appoints General Abe to War Post

Tokyo reports General Nobuyuki Abe becomes prime minister and heads a cabinet aiming for a moderate international stance while pursuing a vigorous policy toward China. General Shunroku Hata is named minister of war as the new government consolidates ministries and seeks unity amid Axis-linked shifts. Prime Minister Abe retains foreign affairs, replacing the recently resigned Hirayama government after the Berlin Moscow pact.

Hata Tokyo Central China Shunroku Hata Nobuyuki Abe China Rawa Abe Kifetite Hiranwee Hiranyma Thig Erates Deliavad

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