21 Jan 1939
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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1939
Page
1
At a statewide Republican meeting in Placer hotel more than 224 party members heard leaders outline plans for the 110 campaign and emphasized party unity. Speakers included W. C. Husband of Harlowton, unsuccessful congressional candidate, who asserted failures in the party’s past efforts.
A fragmented report describes the return of New Enoch Arden to the city amid rumors and hostile reception. Confusing OCR lines mention figures such as Stephen Lames and Mrs Lames, references to a divorce, and a courtroom defense, but the exact events remain unclear.
Fragmented OCR text hints at Japan taking steps to prevent chin aid and manage economic or diplomatic issues. Mentions include attempts to hinder certain financial flows and reactions to regional tensions. No clear names, dates, or places are recoverable from the readable segments.
A movement by Club Women of the U. S. rejects neutrality laws that would constrain presidential foreign policy. The resolution argues presidents should control diplomacy but not declare war, opposing a proposed referendum on Indian war and broad neutral registration. The meeting also discussed diplomacy, domestic unity, and the 1940 council agenda with leaders from Washington and California.
Washington reports a brewing House rebellion over Roosevelt relief and reconstruction spending. The White House strategy to quell or mine the revolt narrows as leaders seek concessions from congress and allied factions amid party tensions and political maneuvering.
A banquet in Helena features a guest speaker, the president of Montana, expected to address attendees. Officials from the Montana government and local registrars will be present, with preparations underway at the university venue.
A garbled obituary style note references Helen Wannngie Weyant and a former chorus girl receiving one third of Rappert fortune. The text mentions wartime resistance and a 16 date, with unclear connections to a person named Miss Weyant and alleged beneficiaries.
A university investigation prompts debate over alleged radical actions and press response. Key figures include George Norlin, James P Logan, and Michael McMullen, amid calls to review an arms embargo and protect free inquiry.
Insurgents announce rapid captures of Jenn Fida and Verlell and threaten a broader drive toward Vitus Cand Aitin Prana. Government forces defend a strategic center 28 miles north of Baycolony as rebel activity continues across the eastern region.
Berlin reports Leo Hitler’s latest move replaces president Hyalmar Horace Greeley Schacht with Walther Funk to bring the Reichsbank under full government control. The change aims to align the bank with total state policy amid ongoing German economic and political consolidation.
A jumble of clipped phrases reports authorities planning arrests after an insult to the president. The text mentions a Boston dinner and foreign countetes with references to Vita Shakes and an officeholder, but details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Final plans complete for the annual Charity ball at the Chile center ballroom in Walening tonight. Gov and Mrs Ayers will lead the grand march at 10 o'clock, with elaborate decorations, entertainment acts, and a prize drawing. Committees and performers from Lincoln and Helena city groups will participate to raise funds for St Peter’s hospital and other charity works.
Thirteen notes of new bills including highway restrictions and measures at Montana Municipal League requests filled the house hopper aboard the 26th legislature, prompting today’s session with plans to meet at ten. Senate action and committee reviews were set for the day as leaders outlined advancing the measures in both chambers.
Officials debate a measure to mandate road test examinations for drivers across the state. The session covers safety concerns, implementation timelines, and potential impacts on licensing procedures and travel.
A historical note describes a guest conductor role added to a streamlined Chicago to Minneapolis service. It mentions young recorder offerings and a photograph of a conductor wearing a cap during 1924 and 1920. The garbled text references a Milwaukee area worker and a West combineion, with uncertain names and dates.
Washington January 20 A senate appropriations subcommittee approved a relief funds reduction with a proviso to keep work relief rolls almost intact through winter. The plan aims to preserve WPA employment while trimming total appropriations. Debate over broader funding continues as a separate effort seeks to restore $85 million if the issue returns to the committee.
The U S Commission halted a Hawaii sale of Japanese emergency bonds to raise funds for hostilities in China. An injunction prevented subscriptions by the Patriotic Bond Subscription Society and others, with about 66000 yen reportedly collected and returned. The injunction was consented to by the society and principal officers.
Chicago, June 20. A veteran labor educator testified he was kidnapped in South Park and held for two days and two nights. He described ransom planned by Murray Humphreys and George Barker with aide from Al Capone associates. He wrote three notes to Sumner during captivity and later identified Humphreys in court.
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