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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1939
Page
1
European leaders met amid rumors and official statements to gauge any new crisis. They found little solid evidence of an impending showdown and avoided committing to a concrete interpretation of growing tensions.
A fragmented notice reports $39,176 paid to state counties for relief uses with scattered figures and names. It mentions Montana welfare costs, grants, and state action but contains unreadable OCR strings and garbled names.
In a tense case tied to the murder of an elderly prospector, a quartet linked to Hayes stands accused as details emerge from an aged incident. Local officials pursue charges and seek courtroom resolution.
Deceased members of a Scandinavian fraternity were honored at services held yesterday. The event featured a wreath laid by George Jahnson of Ontario, a roll call reading of departed members, and rosebuds placed on an altar. Attendees included Agnes Vanderboom and Mary Selander from the Bellingham lodge, with readings by Anna Lindquist and John Lindquist. The ceremony concluded with a brief hike and remarks by President Joboxoy, praising western members for their contributions. (Continued from Isge 2)
Fragmentary text appears to report weights and losses for individuals Marie Frillle and Yvonne along with others. The garbled lines reference pounds, percentages, and a date range in May and June. No coherent event or context is discernible to form a full news item.
Congress approved a defense funding package to expand the army and support the war effort. The plan allocates 440,000 supplements and 27,000,009 for strengthening defenses in the Panwa frontline zone while expanding production and educational orders to train industry workers.
In informal remarks former governor Murray claims the system should grant extra votes to certain groups including married people with two years in matrimony and parents of two or more children. He cites educational requirements and various demographics as justifications while voicing skepticism about universal suffrage and women’s suffrage.
Superior June 30 AP A Treoma woman, 38, instantly killed when her family car hit loose gravel on UF We AS No 10 and overturned about 14 miles west of here. Her husband and daughter were taken to the hospital with cuts and bruises. Sheriff reports a green sedan forced the Johnsons to pass. the other driver left the scene.
A 79 year old man and his partially paralyzed mother were reported in an accidental fall from a high story window while feeding birds. Bread crumbs on the ledge were noted as the scene described by Harold Smith. The body of Gillan Smith was found on a concrete driveway below.
Treasury records show a deficit of three and a half billion dollars and total debt near forty billion by year end. The document outlines fiscal positions and future projections tied to national accounts and policy responses.
A man traces a buried $2,300, dug for two months, locating the exact spot where a jar was hidden. He describes mapping the yard and his efforts to uncover the treasure, detailing the persistent search that followed.
Washington June 10 AP fiscal new year's eve found the treasury's income short of costs and the gross national debt about 40.378 billion dollars. The debt was the third highest in peacetime history and the largest ever. The article notes political wrangling over spending and defense and references senate debate and administration plans as they sought to curb debt growth.
President Roosevelt signed the relief bill late tonight allocating funds to Washington and other agencies for relief efforts starting tomorrow. The measure provides significant aid to support ongoing programs and operations nationwide.
Giles, Glen, and a crew began a cross river attempt from Biringsat to Glendive toward a world water distance record. He passed 31 miles down the Missouri by 4:50 p.m. facing Hazards at rapids and dam. Local observers and a shipboard crew followed the effort as he planned to beat Pedro A. Candiani’s 1937 parana river record.
A fragmented account describes a man delaying divorce as he slowly saves money over twenty years. The text references personal names and scattered phrases, with unclear details about events, places, or dates.
Washington July 1 Senator Tydings Md declared in a stern address that Congress must retain financial powers while Republicans filibustered to end the presidents devaluation authority. With the dollar devaluation power expired the exchange fund faces dissolution and fiscal uncertainty.
The House passes the neutrality bill with an embargo provision, overruling administration wishes. The measure includes a modified arms embargo and amid broad fiscal debate, projected deficits and budgetary lending programs loom. Names and dates are unclear due to the OCR text.
In a period of tax reform, officials signed the bill expanding tax measures and phasing out exemptions. The move affects profits, levy rates, and governmental securities, with critics noting political contention surrounding the revisions and fiscal policy direction.
A new night time speed limit of 59 miles per hour becomes effective today. Police announce strict enforcement and warn motorists that violators will face penalties. advisory notices emphasize safe driving after dark with potential court action for exceedance.
Washington reports President signs legislation extending the mining deadline amid debate over required labor or improvements. The bill defines annual labor or improvement thresholds for mining claims under federal rules, affecting cases in the United States and abroad.
The Senate moved to maintain the administration monetary plan clarifying the stabilization fund and dollar valuation as factions clash over its fate. Republicans and Democrats spar over revival of the fund and the treasury’s silver price while conferees seek a two year extension and a revised valuation approach.
Helena physicians and medical associations urged residents to stop firing firecrackers near St Peters, St Johns, and Aha dair hospitals to protect patients and sensitive inflammatory conditions. They cited five or more severely ill patients at St Johns and St Peters needing quiet, and asked the public to keep within a block of the facilities.
Grand jury in Baton Rouge indicts James Monroe Smith his wife and associates over a million dollar university bond scheme at Louisiana State University. Smith, once head of the school, faced charges of embazlement and aiding and abetting, with relatives and a brokerage intermediary linked to the alleged theft of funds and collateral. Witnesses testified Smith had access to substantial school funds and used market collateral before redeeming bonds for cash.
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