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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1938

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Thwarted Paris Front Cabinet Falls as Ministers Resign

Paris January 14. Defense Minister Daladier announced the resignation of Premier Camille Chautemps People’s Front cabinet after Socialists and ministers quit as the chamber debated a vote of confidence. Chautemps formed the second People’s Front government June 22 1932.

Paris Edouard Daladier Camille Chautemps People's Front Cabinet Social Net Chamber of Deputies Considice Daladier Albert Lebrun Chautemps People’s Front Blum Tiebrun

Final disposition set for ten victims of Northwest crash

Bozeman reports that ten victims of a Northwest Airlines transport plane crash near the city have arranged for hermetically sealed coffins and air transport to their home towns for burial by morning. An inquest identified eight passengers and two crew members. coroner Howard Nelson said relatives and friends arranged shipments as the probe continued into Monday afternoon's crash high in the Bridger range.

Bozeman Northwest Airlines Air Howard Nelson Bridger Range Rocky Moon

Wool Growers Warn of 1937-38 Losses Over British Trade Pact

James G. Brown of the Colorado Wool Growers Association warns Washington that the oil and wool sectors face a combined loss of about 168 million dollars due to the low spirits market and potential inclusion of wool textiles in a reciprocal trade agreement with Great Britain. He is seeking a 16 million dollar loan from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation to stabilize prices and has pressed Secretary Wallace to ensure wool protection in any treaty, arguing against giving wool textiles concessions.

Washington James G. Brown Colorado Wool Growers” Association Great Britain Brown Association Jesse Jones Reconstruction Finance Corporation Wallace

Amazing swindle tied to dummy CCC camp exposed

Washington reports reveal a federal clerk used a dummy CCC camp to defraud the government of about $84,000 via forged vouchers over three years. Reno Lilely, 29, a National Park Service room chief, pleaded guilty to forgery counts after funds funded personal expenses and gambling. Investigators said the scheme might have continued if not for the shift to another department.

Washington Interior Department C-C.c Reno Lilely National Park Service Biands Sutely

The Return of the Natives Today and Tomorrow

Walter Lippmann reviews the New Deal rhetoric at Jackson Day dinners. He notes the unity with tradition from Jefferson to Wilson, and questions whether Roosevelt’s policies align with his professed aims. The piece contrasts orthodox progressivism with fears of centralized planning and the reactionary fringe within the liberal coalition.

Walter Lippmann Jefferson Jackson Lincoln Cleveland Theodore Roosevelt Woodrow Wilson Roosevelt

Dude Ranchers Aid Wildlife Preservation in Montana

Great Falls Jan. 13. Cooperation of the Dude Ranchers association with the Montana Wildlife Federation aims to conserve and restore. The federation will hold its annual convention Jan. 28, 24 and 26 with pledges from I. H. Larom president of the ranchers. Walter C. Nye secretary of the Dude Ranches will attend. L. W. Wendt state president of the wildlife group reports Carl Shoemaker secretary of the National Wildlife Federation will attend, Shoemaker being a former state game commissioner in Oregon.

Great Falls Dude Ranchers Association Montana Wildlife Federation I. H. Larom M. T Measselt Larom Walter C. Nye Dude Ranches L. W. Wendt Wildlife Group Carl Shoemaker National Wildlife Federation Shoemaker Oregon

Three-Cent Postage Is To Be Continued

Washington announced that the three cent postage will continue for letters. First assistant Postmaster General William W. Howes testified that the time has not come for a two cent rate. He warned the revenue loss would exceed 90 million dollars annually as the treasury post office supply bill was taken up by the House.

Washington William W. Howes Treasury-Post Office House

Social Security Board Grants Aid to Montana and Seven States

The social security board announced daily grants totaling 12,191,660 for public assistance in seven states for the quarter starting January 1. Montana received 6,200 for blind aid and related programs as part of the distribution.

Washington, Jan. Li Social Security Board Montata

Chinese claim heavy losses for Japanese in big battle

Shanghai reports Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek’s forces claim to have killed 2,000 Japanese and wounded 2,000 more at Tsining in Shantung. Chiang is said to have strengthened his hand by removing a general and executing a former leader. Chinese sources say he directs a counteroffensive along the Tientsin Pukow railroad as Japanese forces push south toward the lifeline junction at Suchow and Telning.

Shanghai Chiang Kai- Shek China Tsining Shantung Province Chiang Suchow Tientsin- Pukow Lunghai Tientsin-Pukow Yenchow

Kennedy Confirmed As Envoy To Great Britain

President Roosevelt's major diplomatic reshuffle gains Senate approval with Joseph P. Kennedy named ambassador to Great Britain and Hugh Wilson named ambassador to Germany. Norman Armour named ambassador to Chile and Canada’s minister to Canada is named for Chile.

Kennedy Hugh &. Wilson Germany Norman Armour Canada Chile

U S Cruisers to Head East for Singapore Visit

Three United States cruisers the Memphis Milwaukee and Trenton were ordered to proceed to Singapore to attend the inauguration of new naval docks at Great Britain's Far Eastern base. They must be in Singapore by February 14.

Washington United States Singapore Great Britain Far Astern Japan Memphis Milwaukee Trenton

Justice Cardozo Improves Slightly in Illness

Washington dispatch reports a slight improvement in the condition of Supreme Court Justice Benjamin N. Cardozo who has been seriously ill with heart disease. Doctors said his condition showed some steadiness today and he remained under careful observation through the day.

Washington Supreme Court Benjamin N. Cardoza

Millionaire's Young Wife Files Charge of Desertion

Sheridan Wyoming January 13. Mayme Cookman daughter of a coal mine worker sought to arrest her estranged husband Thomas Fortune Ryan a wealthy New Yorker but said she still loves him. Sheriff Harwood filed a desertion complaint against Ryan in Warrenton Virginia and requested arrest while reports say Ryan is in Florida with Mrs Ryan at Monarch coal camp near Sheridan.

Sheridan Wyo Mayme Cookman Thomas Fortune Ryan Wi Tommy W. Vs Ryan Warren Florida Monarch J. B. Cook James Masters Montana Hardin Mont And Wyoming Bag

Morgenthau backs economy over new taxes in testimony

Secretary Morgenthau told Congress it is better to slash expenses than raise taxes to balance the budget. He warned forecasting 18 months ahead is hard while asserting deficits may threaten credit, and favored balancing via economies while avoiding starvation. Subcommittee actions to ease the capital gains tax and lift the undistributed profits tax for small corporations were set to be released with hearings to begin.

Washington Morgenthau Congress House Treasury Audlew Ind Secretary of the Treasury

Confidence in business urged as key to U S recovery

William J. Belly of the Machinery and Allied Products Institute told the Senate Unemployment Committee that New Deal enactments have harmed business confidence and investment. He urged national economic planning not to be adopted, and outlined seven steps for Congress to aid business, including tax reform, capital gains relief, labor act amendments, and securities market protections.

Washington William J. Belly Machinery and Allied Products Institute Senate Tauig E. Kirstein Boston National Organization of Community Chests Charles P. Taft Cincinnati Congress Kelly National Labor Relations Act Securities Exchange

Robideau Sees Wife For Last Time Ere Hanging

Frank Robideau, set to be the first execution in Stillwater county, spent a final visit with his wife and two of his four children in a Billings jail cell. The couple’s three remaining children, afflicted with scarlet fever, stayed with relatives in Columbus. Mrs. Robideau remained calm and resigned, while arrangements were made for burial with Coroner McColley. Sheriff Murphy said no exact execution time had been set, only between 1 a.m. and 11 p.m. Saturday, as the jailer prepared the family’s farewell and burial plans.

Billings Frank Robideau Yellowstong County Stillwater County Ed Myers Columbus Murphy Jack Benjamin Robideau B. J Oldridge Yellowstone County

Noyes to retire AP president after current term

Frank B. Noyes, a founder of the Associated Press reform era, told AP directors he will retire from the presidency at term end. He said reelection would not be accepted and the task is ready for younger leaders. Also noted, a dust storm blanketed Oklahoma panhandle with visibility near one block in Beaver and Woodward.

New York Dan Frank B. Noyes Associated Press Banda Oklahoma Beaver Okla Jac Oklahoma Panhandle Woodward

Western cattlemen oppose reciprocal trade pacts

Cheyenne January 13 Western cattlemen at the 41st ANLA convention voiced opposition to reciprocal trade treaties and tariff reductions. Albert K Mitchell urged protecting home markets by limiting foreign access while F E Mollin accused the administration of inconsistency in using tariff policy to fight unemployment. Resolutions on tariffs and trade treaties will be voted on Saturday. Mitchell defended a policy prioritizing farm production for domestic needs.

Cheyenne Wyo Roosevelt Albert K. Mitchell Albert, N. M American National Livestock Association F. E. Mollin Denver Association Convention Resolutions Committee Mitchell

Spanish rebels desert amid unrest near Gibraltar

In Gibraltar on January 13 reports say insurgents feel growing unease after Teruel’s fall. An armed cavalry patrol guards the no man’s land between Gibraltar and La Linea to curb defections from Franco’s forces. Mutiny rumors denied by authorities. many insurgents cross into British territory to join the government.

Gibraltar Teruel No Man’s Land British Gibraltar la Linea Francisco Franco Spain

Senator Norris Criticizes Lynch Bill as Southern Insult

Senator Norris of Nebraska warned the anti lynching bill could wound Southern sentiment and imperil Roosevelt's program as debate stalled. Senator Carey Way of Arkansas pressed the measure to expand federal prosecution for lynching and ensure victims’ families receive restitution.

Lynch

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By Parrish C.C.C K. Burlew T. A Walters Wilson Mr. Roosevelt Dude Ranchers Telning Joseph P. Kennedy The Maritime Commission Far East Justice Lno U. S Pres Noyes Jam Norris Ind Neal Arkansas Mra Matthe Care Oventies Bondi
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