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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1938

Page

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Daladier vows to defend French territorial integrity

France will use every means to protect the absolute integrity of Corsica and Tunisia, Daladier announces. The premier’s statement, issued as Rome and Berlin press tension grows ahead of Ribbentrop’s visit, signals resilience against Italian demands and hints at a broader warning to Germany about colonies.

Associated Press Paris Edouard Daladier France Corsica Tunisia Germany Joachim von Ribbentron Germman Daladiers Italy Chamber of Deputies Daladier Corelea Chamberlam London Italan Rome

Chaffin Named President of Montana Motors Group

Dean Chaffin of Bozeman was named president of the Montana Motor Trades Association at the convention opening in Bozeman. Ninety-one dealers attended as Clyde W. Burgan became first vice president and R M Perry second vice president M P Trenne reelected secretary. Directors elected include Elmer Olson RFE Mulvaney Owen H O Bell E G Runkel M H Wall Jack Neneck and Harry Jardine. L C Boedecker spoke as a supervisor of the Montana highway patrol amid talks on business matters. A steak dinner at Breadwater followed.

Dean Chaffin Bozeman Montana Motor Trades Association Clyde W. Burgan Helena R M. Perry Glasgow M P Trenne Direct ‘Tors Elmer Olson Lewistown RFE Mulvaney Balings E Owen Studebaker Corporation South Bend Ind Ray N Shannon H. C

Europe drifting toward war warned by South African minister

London dispatch reports Defense Minister Oswald Pirow of the Union of South Africa warning that Europe is drifting toward war. He cites tours across Portugal, Spain, Germany, Italy, Belgium and the Netherlands, meetings with Chamberlain Mussolini and Hitler, and argues that unless outlook changes imminent tension could break next spring. He proposes refugee settlements and land grants as steps, noting willingness gaps among nations to sacrifice.

Union OF South Africa Europe London Oswald Pirow Pirow Portugal Spain Germany Italy Belgium Netherlands Chamberlain Mussolini Pirun ATL International

Three Montana Water Projects to Finish by 1939 Irrigation Season

Montana water conservation board reports five reclamation works underway with several near completion. Tongue River dam in Big Horn County aims for May 1 1940 finish storing about 60 900 acre feet for 50 000 acres. Big Dry project in Garfield County to finish December 31 with 3 789 acre feet for 2 000 acres. Sidney pumping project to finish May 14 1949 supplying 1 500 acres from Yellowstone River. Other projects include Bitter Root storage dam and Upper Mugsvishell storage in Wheatland Meagher counties, with 935 workers employed December 1 and good progress despite winter pauses.

Montana Water Conservation Tongue River Big Horn Garfield County Sidney Yellowstone Nichland County Wheatland Meagher

Death by Own Action In Sacramento Gas Route Incident

In Sacramento California a man Ralph G. Clifford 45 a laborer died by self administration of lethal gas in a home Anade room after sealing doors and using fumigation gas A note found beside the body urged establishment of public lethal gas chambers in populated centers for the unfit to terminate their misery Coroner John Garibaldi identified the victim and described the method used

Sacramento Cali Dec John Garibaldi Ralph G. Clifford

Premier Ignores Labor Peace Offers Amid Naval Strike

The Daladier government rejected labor peace overtures and reinforced the shipping strike with naval detachments. Three lieutenants and 126 sailors sailed from Lorient to Le Havre to replace striking crews as Cherbourg bases added forces. The merchant marine ministry refused a strikers delegation and declined charges against four leaders while rehiring 60 participants from the Thursday general strike. About 1,500 of the Normandie crew and 2,000 workers are involved.

Edouard Daladier Tabor le Waves Normandie Stecin France Lorient

Armstrong Knocks Out Manfredo in Tech Victory

Henry Armstrong defeated Manfredo of San Francisco by technical knockout in the third round to defend his world welterweight title before 12,724 fans in Cleveland. Referee Tony LaBranch stopped the bout at 1 4 5 of the third round as Manfredo was helpless after a torrid pace.

Cleveland. der Rammerin Henry Armstrong Manfredo San Francisco Tony laBranch LaBranch Armstrong San Franciscan

Kuntz Heads Helena Royal and Select Masters Election

Louis f Kantius was elected illustrious master of Helena Jounell No 4 Royal and Select Masters at the annual meeting. Other officers chosen include George Padbury Jr Ralph X Lodge LG Pickett and Francis D Jones. Scottish Rite Masons plan a ballot tonight at the Masonic temple on Broadway for fall reunion preparations.

Louis F Kantius Helena Jounell Hart Grand Council Sfontana Offhers George Padbury Jr Ralph X. Lodge LG Pickett Francis D Jones Luther T Hauburg Library Board Ape Pointe Helena Hoya Arch Masons Besidps John Kain Kuntz Masonic Temple Broadway W. K. Converse

Reverend George Lambertus to be honored for 25 years in Montana

The Rev George Lambertus pastor of St Cyril and Methodius East Helena marks 25 years as priest with 9am high mass at St Cyril and Methodius followed by programs at St Ann's School. A Jubilee Banquet at parish hall features silver decor and a toast by Very Rev Emmet Riley with speeches on the diocese and parish history.

George Lambertus Montana St Cyril and Methodius East Helena Turish Hall St Gyrus and Methodius Lambertus AL Toelock Evemur Bastelena Steve Canker Mary Maronick Joseph Ragen Edward Meronick East 3Reena Parish Th Emmet Riley Carroll College Dennis F Meade BE Anthony's Missoula Will Delver Belen Rose Odith Hollenback Helena Walling D. J Tragen Tfelena

Government Tax Policy Attacked By 2 Witnesses

Washington hearing before the senate committee on profit sharing heard Hazelett Metal Co. president W Hazelett and Bank of America president L M Giannini criticize federal tax laws. Hazelett urged a new system placing high levies on those causing strikes to boost production and reemployment. Giannini called federal taxes a psychological handicap to expansion and urged tax structure reforms to spur individual initiative.

Washington Senate Committee On Co. W. Hazelett Hazelett Metal Company of New York L. M. Giannini Bank of America San Francisco

Elk Cull Totals Across Montana Return Record Year

Montana state fish and game officials report 3,098 elk killed during the season with 8,598 elk listed for Judith Basin and Park county combined. The Park county district along the Yellowstone herd path is expected to yield 2,090 elk as mandatory culling to balance range facilities. Flathead district produced 707, Sun River 930, Ravalli 387, Jefferson 250, with totals subject to minor changes after a Sanders county report.

Fish and Game Department Yellowstone Park Montana Judith Basin Park County Elk Hill Yellowstone Park Sanders County Flathead South Fork Fish and Game Commission Berda Flathead Sun River Ravalli Jefferson County

High Court Rules Labor Board Went Beyond Authority

President Roosevelt in UNC speech urged liberal reform and warned conservatives. Supreme Court holds labor board exceeded authority in nullifying contracts between AEVL union and Consolidated Edison, while upholding federal jurisdiction over interstate commerce and continuing coverage of internal labor relations.

High Court Rules Labor Board Washington Dee Supreme Court Me Wathunal Labor Board Betwen AEVL Consolidater Edison Company of New York the International

Beethoven Cannot Disturb Peace So Musician Is Free

San Francisco December 5 Judge Herbert Kaufman ruled that Beethoven cannot disturb the peace and freed Rudolph Ramat aged 69 on a charge of disturbing the peace by playing his accordion on Market Street. Ramat pleaded that he has worked all his life and only wants to play the classics, so the judge allowed him to go free after listening to his rendition of Beethoven Moonlight Sonata.

San Francisco Beethoven Herbert Kaufman Rudolph Ramat

Ice Melt as Chinook Winds Warm Montana

A Chinook wind swept into northern Montana driving temperatures into the 40s. Helena reached 45 degrees, near last year’s 46. The record warmest day was 50.8 degrees in 1900 and the coldest 22 below zero in 1830.

Montana Helena

Catholics and Protestants join in protest on persecution

Catholic and Protestant leaders and Senator Ed Burke united in a mass meeting to call for moral rearmament against racial and religious persecution worldwide. Speakers urged religion and democracy against intolerance, condemning Nazi and communist efforts to undermine faith and urging unified opposition.

Washington Rec Edward R. Burke Religion Constitution Hall All i Peril James E Freeman Protestant Episcopal Church Germany Freeman Burke Trout Public Mse America Edmund Walsh Georgetown University Perth

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F.D.R By Daladier Quy Barnvale Ohio Robert Bready Mny Russell Bready Chaffin MTA Clyde Burgan Labor For Krieger Ambers Xeter Dawn Manfredo Los Angeles Louis J. Kuntz George U. S Chapel Hall N. C Roosevelt University of North Carolina Congress United States Lberal Mmore Phengtl Allough Musician
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