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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1938
Page
1
Identification of seven of ten victims killed when a Northwest Airlines transport crashed high in the Bridger mountains near Bozeman was being sought. Charred bodies were brought to Bozeman mortuary after a three hour bobsled journey from the crash site.
Washington Jan 11 Government planning in the economic sphere has retarded intelligent planning by industry itself. Wilson Compton secretary manager of the National Lumber Manufacturers association told a senate unemployment committee. He urged government to provide complete inventory and consumption data for quick use by management. Earlier Secretary Wallace said distress is widespread and may require more rural relief funds. Leonard P. Ayers urged repeal of the tax.
A speaker recounts past opposition to the Supreme Court reorganization, arguing for limited government powers and robust civil rights. He notes difficulty securing a hall in Jersey City and reports Mayor Hague blocked press interviews on CIO matters, drawing parallels to Nazi rhetoric.
A conservative address outlines reasons for speaking in Jersey City about the U S Constitution and minority rights. The text rejects majority mandate and unchecked rule as seen in Roosevelt era policies. It emphasizes protecting individual and minority rights within American democracy.
The House approved blanket authority for the president to trim or eliminate any appropriation except veteran funds, allowing individual item veto power if the Senate concurs. The measure would affect a 1.415 billion budget funding 39 agencies and include a small increase over committee figures, with part of the boost added to TVA funding.
Rochester Minn Jan 11 Pr representative J F OConnor of Livingston Mont was under observation at St Marys hospital today with an operation expected to be performed sometime this week Physicians said his condition was satisfactory He arrived last night GOLF STAR TO WED Little Rock Ark Jan 14 AP Whitney Harb Little Rock automobile distributor said tonight he and Miss Helen Hicks former United States womens golf champion would be married February 5 at Garden City Long Island T
Two Bridger Canyon ranchers C A Larson and Glenn White described Northwest Airlines transport’s fatal crash near Bozeman. They witnessed the doomed flight plunge through a ridge saddle, flames 56 feet high, and efforts to aid burned victims hampered by fuel and intense heat as authorities were alerted. A snowstorm later worsened the grim scene.
Secretary Wallace reported that in many counties of the Great Plains region over 60 percent of farm families received subsistence grain aid. In one North Dakota county Slope, 77 percent received grants in December, with drought conditions blamed for the widespread need.
Washington reports the farm bill conferees adopted a middle road wheat program urged by Secretary Wallace. The plan keeps wheat supplies at the 10 year average plus a 15 percent reserve, with quotas kicking in when supplies exceed the 33 percent above average level. Pope notes it is a direct compromise between House and Senate bills.
Tokyo January 11 Emperors conference, first since 1914, set policy toward China and discussed Japan relations with major powers. Details were kept secret. A statement was promised in two or three days. The gathering, led by Emperor Hirohito, included top officials and ministers amid speculation it would declare war on China.
Vice President Garner faces a formal dinner scene with President Roosevelt, repeating last year’s coup to skip the customary exchange as he climbs into white tails. His pained grin reflects his difficulty with the evening's rigid dress code and top hat ceremony.
Frank Robideau testified at a two hour hearing before J Burke Clements on whether Mike Kuntz and wife were slain in the Wheat Basin case. He described a struggle with Mrs Kuntz before their deaths, and said he killed her to escape biding his own release, then killed the boy when he saw his childlike eyes. The hearing, to decide if compensation to Larry Runtd, the six year old son, is payable, was continued indefinitely.
Manila on alert as a typhoon moving westward from the Pacific veers toward Luzon. The storm targets the southern tip of Luzon and threatens Manila today, with officials watching its track closely.
Washington reports US refusal to recognize King Victor Emmanuel of Italy as emperor of Ethiopia halts Italy America trade talks. Mussolini insisted the treaty bear that imperial title. Hull opposed. Negotiations likely lapse for months as the dispute unfolds amid a smooth start and major obstacles removed.
Ogden Utah January 11 Grand champions and champions were crowned at the Oxdes livestock show today. John E B Hill Drummond Montana captured the carrot breeding bulls championship with his Herefords.
The Patch Freighter Hannah, a 73,000 ton Dutch vessel, was torpedoed and sunk by an unidentified submarine about seven miles off Cape San Antonio. Crew were rescued unharmed by nearby ships in the eastern Mediterranean coast of Spain. The cargo carried beans and wheat bound for Valencia. The attack recalling earlier Mediterranean shipping raids amid the civil war context.
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