27 Jan 1939
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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1939
Page
1
The Helena Independent reports Red Cross efforts intensifying after a strong earthquake rattled Helena and nearby areas. Residents donate to aid the Chile earthquake relief fund while local groups organize to support victims and coordinate letters of support.
Courthouse mail service was suspended in St Louis due to unsafe conditions after Alden H. Park, building commissioner of Clayton, reported threats and warned that entry to the courthouse was at personal risk. Officials said 20 branch post offices could be used for delivery or arrangements would be made for outside building delivery.
A baby girl was delivered four minutes after her mother died from complications at Philadelphia General Hospital. Named Aurelia Corblt, the infant, Duly Mae Comfort, is reported healthy with a good chance for life.
Thirty Americans who escaped danger recount their voyage aboard two Allied warships arriving at a French port. They describe the tense journey, the bombardment risks, and their swift march toward safety as they head to government offices and await further details on resettlement.
Miss Williams, injured when a finger became lodged in a drain bowl, required a coordinated effort by Pittsburgh firefighters and police to free it. Using wrenches, hacksaws, and chisels, the team pried the bowl from the wall and freed her finger with minimal further harm.
London assigns joint steps with Britain to block Italy from using insurgent forces as leverage in the Mediterranean. French Premier Bonnet signals solid support for restraining Italian expansion, while Mussolini vows pressure as the Spanish Civil War shifts.
A memorial urging Congress to continue the Dies investigating committee on Americanism passed the state senate with 15 votes in favor. Supporters, including Ayers and Carter, defended the panel against critics who say its work has unearthed key facts while opponents questioned its methods. Page 2 continues.
A measure proposed by Rep. W. Heed would create a state commission to supervise care for adult needy blind residents. The bill, discussed in the Montana House, envisions a council with state officials to oversee a training school and supervision, aiming to provide self support for 400 to 900 adults.
An 1841 arcid Helena youth accused in a burglary at Fryatt's eating establishment on 24 North Park was found partially asphyxiated in jail. City Krewe performed grim procedures before Dr. William Cashmore revived him. He was rushed to County Hospital for treatment. condition uncertain but hopes for recovery remain. Arrest tied to Roger Smith of Valley and the Northern Pact department store burglary. pennies recovered later by W T Schulke and others. The suspect admitted buying pennies but claimed partial innocence.
Washington April 26 reports say a senator accused the WPA and its employes of pressuring workers during a debate. Waving slips of paper, he claimed labor influence sought to sway votes, with protesters urging communications to officials. The scene unfolded at a committee hearing as press quotes circulated.
Wrllington January report says Averell Unerman notes Harry Hopkins delivered an encouraging first speech to a business group. The 47-year-old polo player and Yale alumnus, viewed as a potential third-term council chair, declined to reveal any canciltation program. Hopkins expressed commitment to the task for secretary of commerce.
A Butte man who died saving a girl in the Missouri River near Great Falls is posthumously honored with the Carnegie Medal. The rescuer, Steben, entered the river to save Phyllis Willy, aided by Herman, who fought the current before both were pulled to safety. Willy survived, but Steben perished.
War scarred Barcelona surrendered to General Franco's Spanish, Moorish, and Italian troops after light resistance. insurgent columns entered the former government capital, as last loyalist pockets retreated in Catalonia. local population endured siege lines and tight control along the coast and inland fronts.
After south-central Chile’s earthquake, Chillán faces evacuation as unburied bodies raise epidemic fears. Death tolls across Valparaíso, Concepción, Valdivia and others range from 2,000 to over 12,000 with tens of thousands homeless. Relief efforts include trucks, tractors, and 190 doctors, under new reformist leadership.
Premier Edouard Daladier speaks amid throughline tension as Italian trouble nears a crisis point. French foreign affairs debate centers on potential moves to defend territory and respond to Mediterranean policy strains. A government spokesman notes through lines of negotiation and defense readiness.
New York January 26 a second trial of James Michael Hines opened as Judge Nott denied a motion to dismiss the conspiracy charge. Prosecutor Newry reiterated the state’s case while defense argued the date of the first trial and prior rulings. The court addressed issues of speech, assembly, and the poliy racket case tied to Tammany.
Byron Wytle, long-time FBI agent and Boise resident, retires after 20 years of service. He joined March 1, 1879, and has served in Portland, Denver, Oklahoma City, and other cities. Acknowledged by Myron for his reputation as one of the finest officers in the Northwest.
A fragmented report recalls a bugler performing Reveille at Witte Park near Hollins College. The shaky text mentions a student named Wetherell and a parade-like event, with muted allusions to college life and discipline, but many details are garbled and unclear.
Washington Jan 26 The Naval Board argued that establishing a fleet base on Guam would strengthen the United States position in the Pacific. Admiral Hepburn testified that a Guam base could stabilize U S standing if funded for harbor improvements and personnel quarters, while noting political and economic factors would shape any decision beyond military need. The committee emphasized reduced continental defense burdens but warned a base alone could not guarantee offensive options for the United States.
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