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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1940

Page

1

State Rites for Borah Set Monday

Washington January 20 The grieving senate arranged a state funeral for William E Borah to be held at 10 30 a m Monday. President Roosevelt cabinet members Supreme Court justices and foreign diplomats will attend. Senate chaplain Ze Harney Phillips will conduct the service.

Washington Jan Senate William E. Borah Roosevelt Supreme Court House Ze Harney Phillips Garner Jdalonn Gattnur Wes Anil Camuciova Jay Wmnro Soma

Riots Erupt at Michigan Reformatory Amid Unrest

A violent disturbance broke out at Michigan Reformatory with about 1,400 inmates reacting to conditions. Deputy Warden Ednard C. Good said 50 shots were fired during the hour long riot before guards regained control. Prisoners protested in the dining hall and surrounding halls, some attempting to scale walls, with no reported fatalities.

Touts Mid. de Michigan Reformatory Prikonere Ednard C. Good Rolugda

New York Coal Strike Ends After Mayor Proposal

New York officials announced a settlement ending a four day coal strike that halted deliveries. Negotiators accepted a 75 cent per day wage increase for wagon-only coal truck drivers after Mayor Laguardia threatened a lockout to force a settlement.

New York Latarella haGuardia Altavely

Mid-Winter Meeting Opens for Montana Legion

The Montana American Legion holds its mid winter conference at the Pocer hotel with opening ceremonies on the mezzanine floor. Special guests include H E Lay, national vice commander. Dune Wo Vala, national field secretary. and George I Chambers, national vice president for the northwestern division. A Grand Officers meeting follows as part of the program continuing on page 4.

Montana Department of the American Legion Aesson Legion Aualuary Pocer Apenyige Wusiliary Menling Juationg H. Eintwin Lay Tank Mtrla Dune Denver George I. Chambers Cut National View Auallary Grand Ohrensol

Subzero cold grips most of Montana statewide

Subzero temperatures were felt across Montana with many areas dropping to 14 below zero. The Weather Bureau forecast continued cold with mostly cloudy skies and a chance of snow flurries, while Livingston registered the coldest overnight at 15 degrees below zero and several cities posted 14 below.

Otghout Ielena Montana Bath Welena Butta Weather Bureau Weather Bureau Sud Sayre Great Falla Glendive Livingston Billings Butte Cut Bank Fort Feck

Government Trust Busters May Hit at Musicians

New York January 20. Government antitrust officials weigh whether to pursue action against the American Federation of Musicians and its radio union charges of restraint of competition and "made work" salaries. A probe follows threats of a walkout intended to inflate jobs, with no prosecution decision yet due to limited staff amid a nationwide antitrust push.

New York Mustcans Willan Ivern American Federation of Labor Thurman Arnold Duation Department Salariaa Justice Department Ananer Vniow Antitrust Division Washington Cana Lmited Ata New Deal

Senate group trims deficiency bill by 12 million

Washington January 20 Senate appropriations committee cut 12 million from a deficiency measure to fund President Roosevelt’s emergency arms build up. The panel approved 1,899,098,000 in total expenditures, while backing the House 1,100,187,000 independent officer supply measure and signaling further cuts for various agencies.

Washington House Senate Appropriations Committee Congress Roosevelt Senate Fave Votive Lbouse Neal Weed Roosevvelt-eventes Agenc Ray

Indian Firewater Repeal Move Shakes Reservations

Agents report informal vote by North and South Dakota and Nebraska Stony tribes favoring repeal of laws banning liquor for Indians. Officials note Indians obtain alcohol via bootleggers off reservations and pay extra costs. Vote seen as part of White survey amid Prohibition debates and law enforcement concerns.

Pierre Lettiige Ue North South Dakota Nebraska Taillan Canmetssloner Tol Collier Indian Bureau Attacrs

University Dispute Hearing Moves To Next Week

A state inquiry into Montana State University faculty dissension extends into a second week as the State Board of Education revises the hearing schedule. Dr George Finlay Simmons, university president, faced tough questions while Gov Roy A Ayers commented on the proceedings amid calls for resignations from several pharmacy school leaders.

School OF Pharmacy George Finlay Simmons Roy Bh. Ayeva Buuri Ehatroian School of Pharmac Water Alden Hare Ree Ignationa Charles BE Mollet Ilray Pharmacy School Fie

Montana State Society of Washington Names New President

A former Montana attorney general now located in Washington DC has been named president of the Montana State Society of Washington. New officers include Ben W. Marnett of Helena as outgoing president and a slate led by Joe Mongien of Butte as first vice president, Dan J. Warrington of Butte as second vice president, Eleva Angland of Great Falls as third vice president, Blada McNala of Butte as fourth vice president, William Angstein of Great Falls as fifth vice president, Nean Ette Motoring of Butte as recording secretary, OG W Valine of Helena as secretary, John Burka of Butte as treasurer, and Oreille Watkins of Billings as publicity manager.

Montana Department of Junttes Washington, D.C Montana State Society of Washington Ben W. Marnett Helena Joe Mongien Butte First View Dan J. Warington Vie Eleva Angland Great Falls Blada McNala Fourth View William 31. Angstein Nean Ette Motering OG. W. Valine John Burka Oreille Watkins Billings

Second Million Promised for Finns

New York on January 20 an announcement from leaders pledged a second one million dollars to aid rebels. The report notes ongoing support from prominent groups and officials in backing the effort.

Pope Pius XIV Hails Peace Efforts In Vatican Message

Washington reports Pope Pius XIV replied to President Rovacvell praising peace efforts with grateful joy but warning success hinges on a changed balance of opposing forces. The pope says he will act on offering a personal representative to assist peace efforts and relief for suffering, with speculation about a forthcoming ambassadorial appointment for Taylor.

Washington Rovacvell Pius XIV Friends of Peace Vatican Myven GC Taylor Praca Antassador Put Portfolia United States Steel Interna Honal

City Property Assessed At 20 Million, Levy Set 1999

City assessment reports total property value at about 20 million dollars with improvements valued at 15.22 million and personal property at 6.81 million. The combined levy for 1999 is 216 dollars per city block, with grand totals carried forward to page 24.

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Strange murder uncovered in New York

A fragmentary report describes a woman found dead in a rail yard area atop a tall structure at New York Central. authorities investigate a hidden, inaccessible location reached by improvised steps. Names and specifics are obscured in the OCR text.

Orkurwitzman Hadton Junkinad Mingiudotted New York Central Walter

Russians Bombers Punish Finnish Areas But Land Attacks Repulsed

Helsinki reports renewed Soviet air raids across southern Finland with Turku heavily targeted and fires started in several ports. Finnish defenses claim repulses along Karelia front and Lake Ladoga while northern clashes near the Arctic Circle yield heavy Russian retreats and cautious Soviet reports.

Helsinki Finland Turku Rasutie Aubout Il Ruaslan Amashea Kareliayssets Lake Ladoga

Finns Warned by Russia to Return Stolen Weapons

London dispatch reports Europe’s neutral nations urged by Churchill to unite with Britain and France for action to end the Nazi war. Churchill warned that failure would spread conflict, while Moscow broadcasts warned Finland to return captured weapons, as tensions rise across Europe.

Russia London Europe Winston Churchill Britain France Germany Viettus Hitler Admiralty United States Ptorra United Action Copenhagen Jan Moscow Saylet

Liquor Control Board Reports $2.780,971 Earnings

The Liquor Control Board posted earnings of 2,780,971 for the past year. The annual report, prepared for the state treasurer, notes total operating expenses at 0.89 percent in one section and 10.03 percent for the 1945 aggregate. Tax and sales figures include gross sales of 6,051,000 and tax income around 1.26 million.

Liquor Control Board Tuic Montana Axsiem Alotea Waxa Taonltte Wod Edd

Fragmented text on county leaders and political notices

The readable fragments reference county officials in Teton and a celebration related to a president, mentioning names and locations in a garbled report. It appears to note elections or community events, with scattered references to a county chair, a president, and possible oblique mentions of individuals and places.

Teton Sata Hafman Cannes Coletia Molyda Ion Wtae

British Reject U S Protest on Mail Censorship Echoes 1915 Traffic Claim

London reports the British government has rejected the United States protest against censoring mail on neutral and allied ships. It cites evidence of an organized contraband traffic between German sympathizers in the United States and Germany via mail. The note argues belligerents may seize bags and contents as contraband and refers to a November memo and a German language newspaper article.

London United States Germany

Construction of a New Pipeline in State Under Way

Henry D. Mayle of Inland Empire Neberies Inc announced a 320 mile pipeline plan linking Spokane refinery with Cut Bank Montana oil fields. The project aims to cost under 3 million dollars with pumping stations and west of Cut Bank and Kalispell segments. Expected capacity is 6000 barrels of crude daily.

Spokane Wash Henry D. Mayle Salt Lake

Ohio Farmers Forced to Buy Their Water

Norwalk Ohio January 10 Farmers near Mis oarthwestern Oloe cits pay seven cents gallon for water. Wells and bore mals at Lis stage suffer from drought and contaminated ground. Tank cracks deliver filtered matter from cities 29 to 55 miles away.

Norwalk Ohio Mis Oarthwestern Oloe Cits Gahon Tor Wien Etties

Livestock Group Official Opposes Trade Agreements

A livestock association, headquartered in Denver, voices strong opposition to proposed trade pacts. At its convention the group argued that senate ratification would nullify the act and called for accommodation to protect farmers and meat producers from heightened competition.

Livestock Group Densar Senate

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