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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1939
Page
1
Washington reports powerful members of Congress pressing for a formal distribution formula to control relief spending. The plan aims to assign funds to states via a fixed framework, with debates over eligibility and oversight intensifying among key committee members.
Wheeler argues that Roosevelt is unlikely to run again, citing opposition from papal factions and the political mood. He notes expectations of Senate confirmation for Frankfurter to the Supreme Court and for Commerce Secretary H. NorKins and Attorney General F. Murphy.
A garbled agency report indicates Britain supports France amid the Tunisian matter tied to the Titi campaign. It notes talks with French and British leaders, a Paris stop, and ongoing consultations.
Fragmented unreadable OCR text mentions a new Japanese premier and cabinet reshuffle. Names and details are unclear, with garbled phrases about ministers and officials. No verifiable entities beyond implied national leadership.
A convoluted report shows the appropriation bill passing the House while the lower chamber is in recess until Monday. The Senate advanced the money measure amid debate, with committee actions and tentative scheduling noted, including upcoming votes and continued sessions shaping the path for final approval.
The Democratic Party plans nationwide rallies led by President Roosevelt at the Jackson Day banquet in Washington and across the nation. Attendees include cabinet officers, senators, and officials. Farley to introduce the president, Garner to speak at the final table, with a Jackson Day tea radio talk by Mrs Roosevelt. Campaign finances show a balance of $10,430 with $244 in unpaid bills.
The biennial meeting of the Minine Group gathers here with Carl Toewurrimn of Maite presiding and Charles Ro Fagler Helene named as vice president. A banquet for all members of the Legislature is planned, with discussions on silver and metal trade policies and recommendations to the legislative assembly. Proceedings include remarks by Thayler and Barnin, and committee heads Brasler and Ferguson will later announce banquet details.
Washington January 6 Rep Martin Dies Democrat of Texas, an investigator of alien ideologies, says he now thinks he was mistaken about major concessions from the Roosevelt administration. President Roosevelt said the Justice Department is probing alleged violations of criminal statutes by Communist and other groups with foreign ties. He urged registration of foreign agents and warned of action if groups fail to register. Further details appeared on page 27.
A Pueblo woman, connected to a sex crime and fatal attack, was executed by hanging after a grim trial and death sentence. The case involved a man named Arridy and details of the 1947 incident as reported by the era’s papers.
A recent constitutional amendment passed by the people is ruled invalid. The Montana Supreme Court opinion questions the amendment’s structure, funding provisions, and executive implications, directing further action by state officials. The decision comments on endowment creation and county funding allocations, with implications for state authority and future changes.
Reports from Dirodaya Ethiopia today say the French Somaliland station at Yanelsta was sacked and its workers manhandled by forces allied with the Brengh owned Dihouti Addy Abas. The attack touched a midway railward station within 25 miles of Fihlopta amid ongoing contention.
Boston researcher Dr Paul D White and colleagues seek a live whale to record its heart rate and pulse. They aim to extend findings from elephant heart studies to large mammals, noting potential size related variations in heartbeat patterns and the feasibility of electrocardiography on whales.
In Great Falls on June 6 AP reports a large estate valued at over 200000 will go mainly to the officers and employees of a local company, with a 100 bequest to a beneficiary and the remainder to a charitable foundation. Trustees named include Roy Ginger and Norman, with several local institutions receiving bequests from 1946. The will directs funds for a youth center and church memorials, and the foundation to be managed by a named executor and directorate.
Hungarian forces clashed with Slovak troops near Munkacs in a border area described as a bitter confrontation lasting eight hours. Reports claim Slovak commandos attacked, prompting Hungarian mobilization toward border points, while officials from both sides meet to prevent a wider conflict.
The report notes Mooney plans to depart Prigun today and prepare for a new life. It mentions legal pressure and possible fines, with observers speculating on the timing and outcomes.
Snyder, ex-husband of a radio personality, was sentenced to up to 20 years for attempted murder of a blues singer. The court denied Attorney Jerry Gloster’s plea for a new term. The California prison board will determine actual placement after a year.
A millionaire and his son Richard Acheson faced grand larceny charges after funds and pawn tickets were taken from a safe. Richard, 18, was sent to jail on a $1,500 bail with a Wednesday trial date after a magistrate’s conference. The father, Edward G Acheson, denied involvement but faced scrutiny alongside the family’s spending on horses and women.
Harry Jo Hopkins, newly named secretary of commerce, said he will seek advice from business leaders before charting new government policies. He disclosed brief talks with W. Averell Harriman and indicated others would meet him that week. He defended former official Roper amid criticism of government lease of power.
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