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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1938

Page

1

Arrest of Peter Anders confessed kidnap slaying case

Mayors declare relief need. In Los Angeles on January 17, J Edgar Hoover announced Peter Anders was arrested and confessed to kidnapping and killing Charles S Ross in Chicago last September. Hoover tied Anders to a Santa Anita track capture after a New Orleans arrival four days earlier. an accomplice was also slain.

Los Angeles J. Edgar Hoover Federal Bureau of Investigation Peter Anders Charles S. Ross Chicago Hoover Washington Anders Santa Anita Track New Orleans Hoss

Montana Woolgrowers Conve ntion Opens in Great Falls

The Montana Woolgrowers association opened its three day convention in Great Falls on January 17 with record attendance. President Harry A Snyder of Billings presided as registration and committee meetings began along with a wool show and fat launch show. Continued on page 2.

Great Falls Montana Woolgrowers Association Harry A Snyder Billings

Japanese Admit China Struggle Serious in undeclared war

Prime Minister Fumimaru Konoye told Japanese leaders the undeclared war against China was grave and that failures to force terms may push the government toward a new course. Reports from Shanghai note Chinese counterattacks and reinforcements as 100 Russian planes and pilots operate from Nanjing against Japanese airfields. Naval air patrols expand in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska.

Tokyo Fumimaru Konoye China Domei Konoye Shanghai Hangchow Chekiang Province Hdemreta Central Yangtze Valley Nanchang Klangsi Province Naval Air Patrol Washington House Navalir Pacific Northwest Alaska

Toscanini Returns to Lead New Orchestra in Broadcast Gala

Dorothy Thompson surveys Arturo Toscanini’s NBC studio return after 11 years, praising his complete artistry and magnetic force that stirs 92 handpicked musicians and a New York audience. She notes the studio's tailored acoustics for radio and the dream of television to bring the performance home.

National Broadcasting Company Musical Society of New York United States Arturo Toscanini Toscanini American New York Philharmonic Bis America Audisite Tostalini Tate

Banker in Denial Strike of Capital Not Causing Recession

Morgan partner Thomas W. Lamont declares the current recession not due to a capital strike. He notes private investment is shut, but contends fresh capital remains essential. distrust and public sentiment also fuel uncertainty as the economy seeks to recover. Proceedings tied to University of Pennsylvania Bicentennial campaign.

Philadelphia Morgan Banking Thomas W. Lamont Busineld Lamont University of Pennsylvania America

Montana Bar Praises Edmond Toomey In Court Action

A Montana Bar Association committee praised Helena lawyer Edmond G. Toomey for upholding professional traditions while mildly criticizing Chief Justice Walter B. Sands for caustic dissents. The report follows a Dec hearing over Toomey’s role as friend of the court in a printing reports case, where the Supreme Court upheld the contract but later struck the dissent.

Supreme Court Montana Bar Association Edmond G. Toomey Helena Walter B. Sands High Court High Tribunal Sbody Toomey The Bar Association Committee

Probe opens into Bozeman air crash details

Bozeman January 17 Northwestern Airlines transport crashed and burned killing 30. Federal investigation will open tomorrow with officials to consider missing tail assembly parts and possible cause from Bridger Mountains crash site. witnesses and county officials have testified.

Bozeman Zone Bozeman Northwest Airlines Bureau of Air Commerce

Dr F Cogswell Honored For 25 Years Of Service

More than 80 gathered at the Montana club for a silver jubilee banquet honoring Dr W F Cogswell for 25 years of leadership with Montana’s state health department. Governor Ayers and board members praised his efficiency, industry, and honesty. a silver plaque was presented.

W. F. Cogswell Health Board Montana Club F. Cogswell Montana State Health Department United States Roy E. Ayers State Board of Health B. L. Pampel Livingston Dr. Cogswell Ing Dame Board of Health Louis H. Fligman Cognwell State Department Fligman Ayers Coga- Well Health Department

National Labor Relations Board Inquiry Planned in Senate Panel

The senate judiciary committee named a subcommittee led by Senator Neely to probe the National Labor Relations Board. The eight member panel will meet this week to debate Senator Burke s resolution calling for an inquiry into the labor administration with Norris among the participants.

Washington Senate Judiciary Committee Neely D. W. Va National Labor Relations Board Burke Neb Norris Ind

Navy patrol planes to fly to Honolulu in massed flight

Eighteen navy patrol planes will take off tomorrow morning from San Diego on a massed flight to Honolulu, weather permitting. Admiral Ernest J. King, commander of aircraft scouting force, announced the route covers about 2,570 miles and is expected to take around eight hours.

San Diego Calif Navy Honolulu Ernest J. 1 King King

Irish and British Split Over North Ireland Case

Prime Minister Eamon de Valera insists Irish unity is essential for real understanding with Dublin and London. The Irish and British differ on the Union question of Ulster which could not be modified without Ulster's consent. A break over the issue was avoided as trade and defense questions were discussed to end the economic war and revive existing defense arrangements amid a fragile peace conference.

Eamon de Valera Dublin London Ireland Irish Free State Iern

First Lady's Driver Fined for Speeding in Maryland

Baltimore Jan 17 AP State Policeman C V Maine said today Hall Roosevelt brother of the president's wife paid a $100 fine levied against the driver of Mrs Roosevelt a car for exceeding the Maryland speed limit The chase ended after a three mile pursuit on the Baltimore Philadelphia road Saturday night The car driven by Alfred Pinto Roosevelt's chauffeur did 80 miles per hour Mrs Roosevelt was not in the car.

Baltimore C. V. Maine Hall Roosevelt Afrs Rooosevelt Maryland Mit Maine J. R. Buckworth Baltimore-Philadelphia

Manufacturers offer aid to Roosevelt in recovery efforts

The National Association of Manufacturers pledged to assist President Roosevelt in business recovery. A Committee on National Policy Coordination and Cooperation was formed led by Charles R. Hook of American Rolling Mills. Attending members named include James Bell of General Mills, Lawton DuPont of DuPont, Cornelius Kelley of Anaconda Copper, and Alfred Sloan Jr. of General Motors.

Washington National Association of Manufacturers Roosevelt William B. Warner Warner Charles R. Hook American Rolling Mills Company Middletown Ohio Janey F. Bell General Mills Minneapolis Lawmot duPont E. J. duPont de Nemours and Company, Inc Wilmington Del Cornelius F. Kelley Anaconda New York Alfred P. Sloan, Jr General Motors Corporation

Tariff on Wool Not to Be Cut Under Trade Pact

The State department informed Senator Connally of Texas and Representative South of Texas that there would be no reduction of raw wool and raw merino tariff schedules under the proposed reciprocal trade agreement with the United Kingdom.

Washington State Department Connally Texas

Federal funds urged to meet relief demand now

Four big city mayors urged Congress to expand federal work relief to handle the emergency. LaGuardia cited rising NYC relief apps from 2 780 in September to 6 600 or 7 500 now. Burton Read ing Rossi urged expanding WPA to include all unemployed capable of productive work and continued federal participation in a work relief program.

Washington Big Congress Fiorello H. laGuardia Senate Unemployment Committee New York Ohio Cleveland Harold H. Burton Detroit Richard W. Reading San Francisco Angelo J. Rossi New York City LaGuardia Ladding Burton Roast

Early confirmation of Reed expected this week

Washington reports increasing indications that Solicitor General Stanley Reed, Roosevelt’s pick to succeed Justice Sutherland, will be seated quickly. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Logan signaled Reed’s qualifications would be considered and the nomination likely confirmed by midweek without controversy.

Washington Conservatioe Sutherland Supreme Court Stanley Reed Roonevelt Logan Senate

Hoover and wife escape car crash near Santa Cruz

Former President Herbert Hoover and Mrs Hoover escaped injury when their car crashed through a fence into eucalyptus trees near Santa Cruz. The crash, caused by a tire blowout near Davenport, left the Hoovers and their chauffeur shaken but unhurt. Also noted is the Montana United Spanish War Veterans encampment dates in Miles City.

Santa Cruz Herbert Hoover Davenport Miles City United Spanish War Veterans and Acxilsary Montana

British Floods Rise After Severe Weekend Storm

London reports rising floods across lowlying farms following a weekend Atlantic storm that killed several people. Police warn of extreme high tides on the Thames as relief ships reach Scotland and Wales. Reports speak of two ships sunk, the de Rhyd and the Lockehire, with all hands aboard.

London Thames Scotland Wabell de Rhyrd

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