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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1937

Page

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Wind Storm Ravages Western Montana Roads And City

A 90 mile per hour windstorm battered Livingston and western Montana last night snapping trees and shattering windows while snow blocked highways including the transcontinental route. Highways 1 and 81 remained closed by state crews as telephone lines failed and property damage mounted. A weather bureau cold front swept in from western Canada as northern Montana saw temperatures plunge and heavy wind gusts disrupted daily life.

Montana Livingston Weather Bureau Alvide Canada Tehway No. 10 Atherton Montana-Idaho Line Highwas Maintenance Department

Fire Leaves Hundreds Homeless in Lashaw Province

A blaze of undetermined origin tore through Lashaw Province destroying about 200 houses and damaging property estimated at $200,000. In the city roughly 300 people were left homeless. no casualties were reported. The fire affected several blocks, with efforts ongoing to control and assess the damage.

Maria Las We Alhaw Nere

Realignment of Parties Promises Sharp Next Congress

Washington predicts a decisive clash between conservative and liberal blocs in Congress as taxes anti monopoly and wage hour legislation loom. Party lines blur as conservative Democrats and Republicans ally, potentially matching administration supporters in strength, shaping Roosevelt era policy.

Congress Washington Ccasion

On the Record by Dorothy Thompson Discusses Press Fear

Dorothy Thompson argues that the press has fostered a culture of fear and warns against complacency. She recalls past promises of prosperity, questions the role of newspapers in truth telling, and stresses the impact of editorials on public mood and ads.

Dorothy Thompson

Kellogg Buried in Cathedral Crypt at Washington

Washington dispatch reports Frank Kellogg laid to rest in Washington National Cathedral crypt beside other notable Americans. A crowd including the president’s cabinet, judiciary, diplomats, and Japanese ambassador attended. Bishop Freeman paid tribute calling Kellogg a prince of peace and a distinguished statesman and co author of the peace pact. The widow and her relatives from St Paul arrived early for services.

Washington Der Frank Wi. Kelloge Diplomati Corps Freeman Kellogg Acc Mra F. J. Ottis Mra. St. B. Harria Rh. D. Clark St. Paul

Eight Die as Fire Rips Train Car in Moji

Tokyo dispatches report eight per sons burned alive and 24 injured when fire swept a single carriage of a speeding train in Moji. Investigators probe cause as rescue teams comb wreckage and hospitals treat the wounded. Authorities describe the disaster as a tragic rail accident with multiple casualties.

Tokyo Moji

Manufacturers Chief Tells of Competition Stand

William Ik Warner, president of the National Association of Manufacturers, said American industry opposes monopolies in production, distribution or labor and favors free domestic competition based on private initiative. He commented on Robert H. Jackson's Washington address seen as anti monopolist drive and urged cooperation to spur employment and living standards.

W York William Ik Warner National Association of Manufacturers Robert Jack Yon Washington Beliver Jackson Wlll Howard Hettering Dachson

Fletcher's Long Fight for Life Ends in Windsor

A long battle with streptococcus viridans infection, fought with public blood transfusions offered by volunteers, ended today for Weston W. Fletcher 28 Grand Blanc, Mich. He died at Grave Hospital despite multiple transfusions after a public appeal led by his mother, Mrs Edward W Fletcher.

Windsor Dee Weston W. Fletcher Grand Blanc Meh Edward

Man from Montana found dead on coast in California

Monrovia California December 27 Arthur A Phillipa assumed to be a Montana man and retired farmer was found dead today with no head wound a pistol lay near the body Mrs Lorene Satter who had been with him reported discovering a note saying I haven't been feeling well safely The sheriff's deputies were told of the discovery and the note as part of the case into possible self inflicted death

Monrovia Calif Arthur A. Phillipa Tutte Mra Lowrne Sheriff's Deputies

White metal may be put on 24 hour basis

Washington December 27 officials indicate President Roosevelt may make the silver buying program operate on a 24 hour basis. He has earlier issued a yearly proclamation fixing the domestic silver price at 77.67 cents per ounce while the world price hovered about 32 cents below. Officials caution the new price may stay near current levels as lawmakers warn of job losses if price changes spark a regulation.

Washington Dec Roosevelt Treasury Tote Ju eCuwe Eeuy Tahag Unieas Traaqury

Ford cars damaged in vandalism amid St Louis strike

Reports from St Louis quote complaints of new Ford cars damaged by vandals during a United Automobile Workers strike phase. Workers and police faced protests as Ford officials said production ran with guard and a partial shutdown at the assembly plant. In New York Ford retained counsel in a related labor case linked to union activity and potential reinstatement actions.

FORD ST. Louis Lewis Den Palles Fonight Vanedala Jin Fa Briggs Burges Hert Gammer United Automobile Workers Valle Kansas City al Kansan Gily Masa Wand Cem Lowa 2 Colombburny Wardatta New York O- Chierga Fort Company Wasner United States Drealt Court of Anpests Covington Wood

Mussolini says US helpless before Japan in Panay wake

Milan dispatch reports Il Duce's newspaper claims the United States cannot act against Japan after the Panay incident. The article criticizes U S moves and the Ludlow referendum proposal, arguing democracy misapplies wartime actions and that America is politically paralyzed. A separate note from Anchorage reports Milton Leek, 28, rescued after being frozen when trapped under a overturned truck. he is hospitalized with frostbite.

Milan Italy United States Mussolini Japan Popolo D'Imila Gova Tl Duce U.S China Jann Ludlow Warmonger Voise Democracy Peper

Earthquakes Hit Salvador Area Causing Death and Damage

A strong tremor in El Salvador killed one parishioner and injured five while damaging property in Aluarhapan and Abiquizuya near the Guatemalan border. Telegraph and electric services were disrupted as aftershocks followed the Christmas week tremors, which were previously regarded as minor in Central America.

San Salvador Salvador Thin Aluarhapan Abiquizuya

SovietHintsOfNorthPoleSubmarine Expedition

Meacow Dec 27 Soviet authorities hinted a submarine expedition to the North Pole is being considered as a step toward regular air or submarine passage from Russia to the United States. Officials note a potential Arctic undersea voyage could follow the earlier pole exploration plan, with Wilkins and others linked to the around the pole search.

Meacow Nar Pole Russia United States Aretiere Wag Suggarlod Teen Ty Dn Tommingariat Pole Watch Wilkins

Drunken Society Woman Pleads for Death in Mother's Slaying

Warr Ohio sheriff's deputies hold 20 year old Louie Campbell after a coroner's inquest heard she expressed a wish to die and drank heavily before a gunshot killed her mother Cordelia Campbell. Prosecutor says the shooting appeared accidental and occurred at the Christman Home Mission. Campbell testified she grabbed the revolver to keep her dog from discharging it. The elder Campbell died despite hospital care.

Warr Ohio Paul J. Reagan Christman A. Campbell Youngstown Sheet &Tube Company Searkmeny Hodge Miss Campbell

First Lady on Her Way to Washington

Seattle dispatch reports Mrs. Franklin D. Toosevalt plans to leave Seattle by train tonight after Christmas with her son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. John Doottiger and grandchildren Curtis and Eleanor Dall. She hopes to reach a plane elsewhere for a return trip tied to travel delays.

Seattle Franklin D. Toosevalt Washington John Doottiger Curtis Eleanor Dall

Japanese push south in Shantung after taking Tsinan

Japanese forces advance through Shantung province after capturing Tsinan and isolating Tsingtao. About 300 American civilians in Tsingtao prepare to evacuate aboard U S Navy ships as gunboat Sacramento sails to Shanghai. Nipponese claim Tainan, the seventh provincial capital, has fallen after crossing the Yellow River, with heavy bombardment preceding the capture.

Shanghai Shantung Province Tsinan Tsingtao United States Sacramento Tainan Yellow River Dupatede Guna Tsinay

Defense of Teruel Stays Narrow as Siege Presses

Besieged Teruel defenders report they still hold out with enough munitions and food to continue resistance. Insurgent forces, after a six day barrage, tighten their lines around the flaming strongholds as reports filter of naval movements and suspected arms shipments halted by rebel authorities.

Tercel Yranco Teruel

Roosevelt Grandchildren Host White House Christmas Party

Washington dispatch reports two five year old Roosevelt grandchildren Sara and William led White House social life at a Christmas party for President Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt. Sara is James Roosevelt's daughter and William Elliott Roosevelt's son from a previous marriage.

Washington

Murderer Claims Spirit Drove Him to Infant Slaying

Henry J. Nead, 19, of Wisconsin Rapids, confessed that a ghost spurred him to kill his infant stepson, Earl Albert, born Nov. 14, in a Vesper apartment. He said the spirit of his father appeared and tormented him, alleging he was not the child’s rightful father. A first degree murder charge was filed.

Wisconsin Rapids Wis Henry J. Nead Foster Earl Albert Nead Vesper Backer Nord Corfessed Send Mm Betoanae Henry Wee Laelia Hhaw

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