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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1939

Page

1

Roosevelt says WHA relief workers to be cut by June

President Roosevelt warned WHA relief roles could shrink by about a million or more by June if the appropriations bill passes. Senate figures disputed this, arguing the cut would be closer to 690,000 with estimates grounded in the $150 million relief fund.

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Two More Plead Guilty in County Theft Case

In Clallam County, Robert J. Foster, 44, deputy treasurer, pleaded guilty to forgery and was sentenced to up to five years. His wife Iva, 40, deputy treasurer, pleaded guilty to being an accessory after the fact in the Bray case and faces up to 15 years for prior defalcations. County investigations followed a general audit.

Angeles Jan Tno Pernony Keeeford Clallam Robert J. Fouter Forties Walter Haar Bray Iva Boor Sunerlor Jobs Ralston Boar County Hinds

Blood Donor Sought for Rare Illness Case in Newark

Doctors at Newark hospital search for an X blood donor to treat Mary Mattershall, 63, with aplastic anemia in what is described as the first US case and fourth in medical history. Romer warns donors with compatible blood may save her life, as existing supplies have kept her alive since May.

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Spanish Loyalist Resistance Grows In Decisive Dane

Hendaye France Jan 17 In a reported civil war update Spanish Loyalist forces press toward Barcelona with a three pronged drive into Catalonia. Government troops recaptured Queralt and halted insurgent advances near Igualada as more men, including those under 18, were mobilized under January 5 regulations. Continued on Page 19.

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True to Pledge of 78 Years Ago She Had Never Married

Low Orleans mourns Miss Allee Fazenite aged 102, survivor of a bygone era, who died yesterday. She kept a vow made 78 years ago to remain unmarried as sets of wartime memories unfold. Her fiancé reportedly joined Washington artillery in the Confederacy, and she stated she would remain true to his memory for life.

Low Orleans Migs Allee Fazenite Wallington Artillery Biss Alice Key

Criticism of fortification of Guam premature says president

President Roosevelt questioned whether Congress would seek funds this year to fortify Guam amid criticism from Japanese and Americans. He said no funds had been asked yet and the full position would come after naval experts appear before committees evaluating the $52 million national defense program. Senator Borah echoed concerns that Guam could remain defensible even if fortified.

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Roosevelt opposes processing taxes to fund farm benefits

Washington January 17 President Roosevelt stated at a press conference that he is against reviving processing taxes to finance farm payments and again urged taxing all public salaries and public securities. He warned such taxes would depress public purchasing power and hinder progress.

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Arrests in Firing Line elk hunting crackdown

Dan Livingston reports 21 men arrested on charges tied to illegal elk killings near Gardiner and WITT counties. Deputies say bans were violated as hunters fled or lied about taking elk. Fines totaled £27.50 per count. most plead guilty and face jail or passive penalties. Over 2,900 elk checked since start of crackdown, with 100-plus killed today.

Livingston Dan Pume Sam Tegel Mones Ronn Humtera Paia Thelr Wade Hartke Kallang

Four Radio Stars Set to Testify at Jack Benny Trial

Four of the nation’s top radio personalities are slated to testify in the Jack Benny case. George Burns Gracie Allen Jack Pearl and Kenny Baker are listed among witnesses as the grand jury continues the probe into Chaperau’s alleged jewelry theft and related charges. Additional subpoenas mark broader investigations involving Manhattan debutantes and social figures.

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Houses Hold Brief Sessions to Allow Excursion to Butte

Montana’s House of Representatives adjournment plans shift as 44 bills were introduced with only two unacted upon. A Wednesday session resumes at 3 p m to permit members to attend the Mount Growers convention in Butte while the Senate convenes for a brief session.

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Big C10 Showdown Set for March 20

Detroit January reports that a pivotal UA W showdown is planned for March 20 as executive board members vote to elect all international affiliates and the entire executive board. Homer Martin, UA W president, faces internal calls for confidence vote amid factional tensions and constitutional changes.

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Mothers dismissed from WPA start Emploment Bureau in Toledo

Mothers of dependent children left jobless by the WPA form a new relief effort by creating the 405 club in Toledo. They seek clothes food cash and aid as they organize a local employment bureau after WPA termination notices and delays in social security aid, with about 2000 workers affected.

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France Backs Away From Spanish War Inference

Paris January 17 France showed reluctance to join the Spanish conflict. The government refused to aid the Spanish government unless Britain did and Britain stayed away from intervention. French leaders debated risk of war as they weighed limiting aid to Spain and whether to act independently.

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Sheep Men Open Their Convention at Butte

Members of the Montana Wool Growers Association convened in Butte on January 17 and adopted resolutions heard talks on the sheep and wool industry. They elected three new trustees: W. A. Denorke of Bozeman, John Ielart of Lampier, and W. G. Griest of Dillon, to succeed H. L. Hardiner, Apackander C, EB Hime, Hogenton, and Percy Williamson Milan City. Existing trustees and officers to be chosen tomorrow include How ard Doggett, Tonternl, Wallace Kingabury, Walter J. O. Larson, Chateau, Edward Move, Dillon, Peter Pauly, Veer Lodge, and Harry A. Snyder, Milan.

Butte Montana Woolgrowers’ Association W. A. Denorke Hogenton Percy Williamson Milan City Menbhers Howanl Doggett Tonternl Wallace T. Kingabury Walter J. 0 . Larson Chateau Edward Move Dillon Peter Pauly Veer Lodge Harry A. Snyder Muinee

U S Senate Elk Dinner Debate With Senator Wheeler

The article reports a planned elk dinner involving Senator Wheeler and colleagues in a Washington event. It lists participants and mentions regional officials and attendees, highlighting the social gathering within Senate circles. The read is framed as a political-social occasion with informal notes on attendees and location.

French Position Tense as Fascists Vex France Abroad

French and Italian diplomats clash over Yugoslavia and Hungary as Rome Berlin axis shapes Balkan policy. Mussolini ally Galeazzo Ciano travels toward Yugoslavia while fascists vent anger at France. Italian authorities say plans aim to force Yugoslavia Hungary and Italy into a Danubian bloc under axis influence.

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Probe of Colorado University Sought Communism Charged

Boulder report alleges campus inquiry into communist influence at Colorado University. President George Narlin claims university aid to uncover alleged political doctrines amid student organizing. Emphasis on neutrality and embargo controversy cited with references to Roosevelt policy and Spanish Civil War context.

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Confirmation of Murphy as attorney general faces protest

Wallington Jan 11 The Senate quickly confirmed Veank Murphy as attorney general despite Hitler era protests claiming he favored sitdown strikers while Michigan governor. Frankfurter's Supreme Court confirmation also passed with debate. Opposition grew against Barry Hopkins for commerce secretary though Democrats expected enough votes to sustain the nomination. The Senate commerce committee had questioned Hopkins amid relief fund politics. (Continued on Page 3)

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Farewell Speech as Frankfurter Leaves Cambridge

Felix Frankfurter, the newest member of the United States Supreme Court, bade farewell at Harvard Yard in Cambridge. He spoke of the coming Washington duties, saying it would be hard to leave familiar ties and that he would think of Cambridge often as he prepared for the Senate confirmation and anticipated marching orders.

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Inspiration for Peck's Bad Boy Dies at 77

Edward J. Walon 77, longtime paving inspector in Milwaukee, died at home after a career recalling April Fools pranks and the famed Peck’s Bad Boy persona. Born in Adams County Wisconsin, Walon rose from telegraph work to stage pranks that echoed the stories of George W. Peck, former Wisconsin governor and Milwaukee mayor.

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Twenty Million American Children To Learn Aviation Each Year

L Vachs reports that between 1 900 000 and 20 000 019 American schoolchildren will be taught aviation theory under a plan tied to a democratic air power role in international affairs. The scheme aims to promote model-making and integrated education in the states with a federal division of education, as aviation leaders outlined at the association’s annual meeting.

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