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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1939

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Four Die As Northwest Flight Crashes Near Miles City

Four people were killed when a Northwest Airlines passenger plane crashed in mid air and fell into Sunday Creek two miles west of Miles City Montana on January 15. The crew included Pilot A H Chamberlain Co pilot R B Norriss and S Zuhniser. passengers included Mrs Morgan Morris of Bismarck bound for Billings. Fire wreckage hindered identification of victims and one body was blown a great distance. Local reports stated the wreck occurred after the plane left the port city.

Miles City Northwest Airlines Alice Sunday Creek Battery Here St. Paul A. H. (Cash) Chamberlain Minneapolis Raymont B. Norrss Minneapol S. Zuhniser Billings Morgan Morris Bismarck Hillings Elmer

Seventy Mothers In Relief Strike Against Council

Seventy mothers in relief strike action protest lack of admin funds delaying aid. They urge the aldermen to secure a state appropriation to remedy the situation, citing families and dependent children. A committee was sent to Jefferson City to pursue relief.

Tan Iain Ubma Hiwever Jwombie Dom Neving Mra Welen McKinney Jefferson City Alderwadie Chambers

Government and State Take From Ruppert's Estate

New York reports estimate Jacob Ruppert's estate totals around 100 million dollars with government and state claims slashing more than 58 million. Federal and state taxes, exemptions, and legal provisions will greatly reduce the inheritance, leaving a substantial portion to be allocated by authorities. The notable baseball, brewery, and aviation figure’s death triggers a mass estate settlement and varied claims across federal and New York entities.

Ruppert New York Pj Co Jacob Ruppert Hia Riseworth Mars Federal Treasury Department United States

Hull Answers Questions on Trade Deals and Lobbying Probe

Washington January 73 reports Hull defended the administration trade program before the Senate Finance Committee and said a probe would start into lobbying connected to the reciprocal trade program He disputed claims that the United States had promised a sugar duty cut without hearings and warned the city is swarming with professional lobbyists aiming to undermine the program He was challenged by senators emphasizing that lobbying by genuine policy makers should not be conflated with paid influence efforts

Washington Tate Senate Finance Migat Tendem Lobbyisca Saltatine Adama Colo O'Mahoney Wyo Heol Rajora Processure Bate Adan

Germany and U S Reach Partial Point Solution

Washington, Jan 12. States and Germany exchanged notes on Jewish rights and discrimination. Germany refuses to bar American Jews from rights but agrees to respect treaties, while the United States says it will submit to German inquiries. Officials believe Germany may address cases of Jews harmed in recent outbreaks.

Washington Haugh Arate Aspertian Atate United Germany An. A United States Itaelf Iathertowich Caren Cormany

Building Cut in Half as Owners Disagree on Use

Canovcheer Georgia January row concerns a jointly owned building where Marios Ey Hrowe and Mrs Iron Cowart quarrel over its use. Cowart begins dismantling a post office frame while Brown seeks a warrant to stop the division. The case continues as the building splits in two.

Canovcheer Jad Marios Ey Iron Cowart Cowart Brown

Barker dies after Alcatraz escape attempt

Arthur Barker, a noted gangland figure and kidnapper, was shot and died in a San Francisco prison hospital after an attempted breakout from Alcatraz. His escape plan involved a guard dispute and a violent, chaotic scene lit by searchlight and electric breaks as authorities recaptured the area.

San Francises Dan Arthur Dar) Barker Alcatrax San Brancken Bay Barker Prion Hospital Colom Avlund Edward G. Bremer

Friday the 13th hunch proved true in local incident

In Atlanta Jill, a 19-P adult named Weenur Haans, 49, commented on not wanting to go to a ghost today as Friday the 13th loomed. Another man, Dacar, slipped down an embankment and broke a leg. Oscar offered help and assessed the fall.

Atlanta Jill Weenur Haans Ghoat Dacar Oscar

House vote cuts WPA relief funds in half

Washington, Jan 13. The House, opposing Roosevelt spending, passed a 725 million dollar emergency relief bill, about 150 million less than requested. Speaker Bankhead quoted a 38 to 16 tally, with party lines and election context noted. The Senate vote reportedly 226 to 137, as chamber leaders trimmed relief provisions to fit administration aims.

Washington House Roosevelt Bankhead Tale Miky Veachel Reliet Jdt

Victims named in Helena area airliner crash report

Victims include Tahniser and Zahnixer, former Helena residents. Anuntsar Myer, Montana engineering veteran, previously led highway and rail agencies and later managed a freight district serving Minneapolis to Seattle. He served Fergus County Democrats and was secretary to Congressman Stout. Surviving wife and son Richard are noted in Fergus County.

Nartiy West Airlines Feol Myes Mitch Chy T. S. Zahnixer Helen Helena Mei Accideat Anuntsar Myer Montana Highway Commission Montana Railroad and Public Serv[lew Commission Moning and Noth Watata Consolidated Ines Minneapolis Min Seattle, Waal Buamen Wismark N. D Montony Min Milwaukee Railroad Taw Stout Lewistown Democrat-News Fergue County Fergus County Democratic Central Mr. Stout Congress Bla Matt Fergus Enunty Richard Halena

Push of Germany to East Gains Fresh Impetus as Hungary Joins Pact

Berlin reports Hungary will sign the anti Comintern pact joining Germany Italy and Japan, expanding the Axis front. Count Stephen Canby, Hungary’s foreign minister, accepted the invitation to Budapest to seal the agreement next week, extending Axis influence from the Antite to the Mediterranean. Hungary’s move heightens concern over a larger alliance against communism and bolsters Germany’s eastern push.

Germany Hungary Berlin Ialy Aapan Stephen Canby Tun Rarlan Foreig Budapest Communter International WAL

Public Welfare Act Amendments Aimed at Tax Breaks

A Montana House proposal by Rep. H. H. Longenecker would grant a 2 percent reduction in second half installments for taxpayers paying before November 30. The measure, tied to the state revenue and taxation commission, aims to boost tax collection efficiency and timely payments. Continued discussion noted, with further details promised on the next page.

Montana House of Representatives H. H Longenecker Ravalli County Jog Mellon Hoover Ehatimian State Board Representativg Laugenceker Tate

Amendments Outlined To Reform State Welfare Act

Twenty three proposed changes to the state welfare act were presented by Robert W. Heasley and Mr Brandford to the joint House and Senate Social Security Committee. The amendments aim to remove relief distribution from politics and grant the state board power to bar political activity by workers, with safeguards for recipients. The speakers cited past political meddling and stressed the need to align Illinois welfare operations with national standards.

House Senate Social Security Committee Robert W. Heasley Denver Brandford Stile Neasley Montana National Social Recwity Board

Hopkins Under Fire At Senate Hearing On Confirmation

Senate committee hearings scrutinized Harry Hopkins as a Cabinet nominee amid debate on selection tactics. Hopkins defended relief work and claimed improvements will follow while critics pressed for specifics on political influence and relief allocations. Hopkins asserted public welfare aims and warned against politicizing aid programs.

Harry Hopkins Senate

Hitler Stand to Only Note of Optimism

Associated Press reports a deadlock between democratic nations and totalitarian states as Hitler privately urged Mussolini to refrain from fighting for a year. Despite optimism among some leaders, Britain France and the United States opposed Germany Italy and Japan on multiple issues amid Spain tensions and anti Comintern activity.

Hitler Mussolini Great Britain France United States Germany Maly Japan Kowe Spain Nieshen Adolf Title Filer Musnohnt Hadena Watinfactian

Meeting at Rome Changes Nothing In Europe Setup

Report from Paris and Rome indicates Prime Minister Chamberlain's Rome talks with Premier Main salinn altered little in European postwar planning. French markets and foreign affairs officials observed pessimism and a quiet stance from the Quai dOrsay as deputies opened debate on foreign affairs, stressing a strong final vote.

Rome Europe Paris Chamberlain Tonichi Minesalinn Dythoud Raporis Ellopia Sonalii Frantinr Offen Anokesman Quai d'Ornay Chamber of Deputies Dier

House Refuses to Vote Original Relief Requests

The House declines to vote on original relief requests, seen as a significant action in President Roosevelt’s budget tussle with a new Congress. Observers say the move signals further reductions and a push toward tighter federal spending, with a Senate fight anticipated. The White House insists on accountability for cuts while pressing for a continued relief budget.

Washingdon Ian House Roosevelt Congress Senate

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