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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1937

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France and Spain Tangled Over Morocco Move

Paris reports France warns Spain to avoid German influence in Spanish Morocco as Franco-era tensions rise. French troops drill in the zone while French and British warships converge in the Mediterranean in a show of force. Officials say a rapid land sea air maneuver could seize Spanish Morocco within six hours if required.

Paris Offici France Spain Spanish Morocco French Mororcan Sastern Mediterranean

Taxpayers Group Alleges Montana Legislature Overstaffed

The Montana Taxpayers Association through executive secretary Fred Bennion reports the first legislative week added 30 more employees than permitted. Total expenses reached 20317.24 dollars including mileage per diem for senators and representatives and wages for staff. The group notes the Senate hired extra assistants and a clerk beyond entitlements authority.

Montana Fref Bennion Ai Aport Uon House Senate Benton Raid Enate

Auto Union Chiefs to Meet Lewis on GM Policy

In Detroit capital a January meeting is set as union leaders and John L. Lewis plan talks to resolve auto labor strikes at General Motors. Edward F. McGrady joins Homer Martin and John Brophy in Washington for discussions, with new production curtailments looming across GM plants and about 112,000 workers affected.

Detroit General Motors Corporation Washington John L. Lewis Committee For Industrial Organization Edward F. McGrady United Automobile Workers of America Lewis Homer Martin John Brophy Pittsburgh Martin General Motors Ponline Oldsmobile

Pope Pius Reports Rising Activities Despite Illness

Vatican City January 11 Pope Pius is increasing his activities as official notes say, amid improving conditions. The pope suffered severe pains in his right leg today, similar to his paralyzed left leg, and his physician Dr Aminta Milani was urgently summoned for evaluation.

Vatican City Pius Ted Vatican Aminta Milani

Congressional Message Seeks Constitutional Reform Path

President outlines that reform must come through enlightened constitutional interpretation, not a new amendment. He argues Congress cannot be broadened without elevating it above the states and British parliamentary supremacy, leaving NRA and other acts potentially curable only by reinterpretation or drastic changes.

Congress Everyohea Supreme Court Hhe Nra Britain Nen

Sleuths Track Slayer’s Trail In Kidnapping Case

Everett Washington January 11 police in temporary headquarters near the Mattson home say they are checking two mysterious cars seen in the area One car left at a Marysville garage with a middle aged man who resembled the kidnapper and ordered the car greased for removal tomorrow A boy’s cap found in the back seat and tire marks from another car near a deserted shack are being compared to tracks at the Mattson home Authorities also report potential death penalties under state anti kidnapping law and the federal Lindbergh statute for a kidnapping with harm or seven day captivity Continued on Page 1

Everett Wash Washington Charles Matson Marysville Here Mattson I Tacoma Ciilier Charles Mattson

Proposed Change in State Liquor Law Benefits Beer Vendors

House opened at 10 a m as members await disposal of bills. Rep Joffray of Jefferson proposes a bill to legalize retail liquor sales by licensed beer vendors, with licenses tied to beer licenses and state liquor store purchase requirements. Fees scale by county population from 190 to 300 dollars, with cities allowed to set higher fees. Liquor must be bought from Montana stores and sold at no more than 10 percent above store prices for original packages. An enforcement amendment is anticipated.

Rep. I. NX Joffray Jefferson County Rep Montana Liquor Central Board Montana

Body of missing Mattson boy found in snow nest

World news brief reports the body of missing Mattson boy found in a snow nest near Everett Washington. Other items note 100 people feared dead in Nevada desert snowbound, diamant growers profits, and diplomatic moves including a Washington conference with John Lewis and a plea for 70 million dollars in relief.

Taconia Mattson Snow Nest Everett Wash Los Angeles Nevada Detroit Lulon Washington John Lewis Supreme Court Roosevelt Congress

Reorganization Plan to be Bared Today

President Roosevelt previewed his government reorganization blueprint for efficiency. He plans to explain the program publicly tomorrow in a message to Congress, as cabinet members and congressional leaders attend conferences with advance knowledge of the intent.

Washington Roosevelt Congress Advaice

Cotter seeks WPA probe into alleged Irregularities

Senator Charles P. Cotter introduces a Senate resolution asking federal and state agencies to investigate and prosecute alleged irregularities in the Great Falls WPA division. The measure urges a full audit of the district after investigators found payroll padding and forged checks. The resolution cites at least 380 forged WPA checks and implies possible defalcations totaling thousands of dollars.

Kirst Charles P. Cotter Broadwater Great Falls Works Progress Administration Adair Committee On Jndiciary WPA Broadwater County Cotter

Peiping Fire Destroys Block. 44 Reported Missing

Peiping January 11 44 persons were reported missing after a fire yesterday that destroyed a block of commercial buildings. Damage is estimated at 3 006 000 dollars.

Peiping

Just a Minute with Irvin S Cobb on Highway Safety

Irvin S Cobb reflects on 1936 highway death tally, noting a record of about 37,450 fatalities. He condemns reckless driving and laments safety campaigns that fail to curb carnage while urging self restraint to protect others on the roads.

Santa Monica Cal National Safety Council Irvin S Cobb

Tacoma Kidnapping Detail Shocks City

In Tacoma on a Sunday night a masked man with a pistol abducted 10 year old Charles Mattson from his home while three other children aged 14 to 16 were present. The intruder searched each child, spoke of money, and fled after finding none.

W. W. Mattson Tacoma Wash Carlos Muriel Happy Charles William Mariel William Mattson Mawviel Mattson Virginia Chatfield Seattle W. W Mattson Oke Pilsen

FBI Vows Full Power to Nab Mattson Kidnapper Slayer

Chicago January 11 J Edgar Hoover director of the FBI said his department would use all resources to apprehend and bring to justice the kidnapper and slayer of the Mattson Key. Hoover added no statements would be issued by anyone but Harold Nathan in charge at the scene.

Chicago J. Edgar Hoover Federal Bureau of Investigation

President asks 790 million for relief amid greater need

President Roosevelt asked Congress for 790 million dollars to fund relief over the next five months, insisting on a broad program while facing Western lawmakers urging higher estimates. He warned that winter hiring must cover about 2.58 million unemployed, and Western senators plan strategy to expand relief. Senator Pope seeks WPA rule changes to aid drouth refugees, noting more than 24,500 penniless families lack 12 month residency for relief.

Washington Roosevelt Congress Drouth Pope Menta

Ransom For Stolen Boy Not Paid Says Father

Dr W W Mattson father of kidnapped and slain Charles Mattson ten said he had made every effort to pay the ransom of twenty eight thousand dollars to recover his son. Paul B Seeva his representative said no ransom had been paid though there were three contacts by mail and telephone. Seeva declined to say if clues existed or if personal contact with the kidnapper was attempted.

Tacoma Wash W. W. Mattson Charles Mattson Associated Press Paul B. Seeva Mattson Everett Utnung Seeva Sceva Dr. Matison Scava

Youth who found boy tells story

Everett jan 11 a 19 year old Gorion Morrow recounted finding the battered naked body of kidnapped Charles Mattson in the woods near Everett. He said he saw the snow covered form while rabbit hunting behind his house, then rushed home to alert his father and the police, describing a horrifying scene and his wish never to see such sights again.

Everett, Wash Phere Gorion Morrow Charles Mattson Borisone Mattson Boy

National Livestock Association Convening In El Paso

El Paso Texas January 11 Hundreds of western cattlemen gather for the National Livestock Association convention opening tomorrow. They plan swift action to block proposed changes to Argentine livestock and meat import rules. Albert K Mitchell, relation president, said the legislative committee is already preparing a program to block the move.

el Paso Texas National Livestock Association United States Albert K. Mitchell

Suit in Circuit Court Lost by Labor Relations Board

In San Francisco on January 11, two of three Ninth Circuit judges refused to enforce a Labor Board order against Mackay Radio and Telegraph. They held the board’s ruling violated the Fifth Amendment rights of the company by requiring reinstatement of five discharged employees tied to a strike leadership dispute.

Circuit Labor Relations Board San Francisco Federal Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals National Labor Relations Breach Mackay Radio and ‘Telegraph Company Curtis D. Wilbur Labor Board Mackay Co Telegraph Company Waton

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