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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1937

Page

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Peace efforts amid steel strike reach tentative gains in Midwest

Canton reports a midnight blast at Republic Steel employee Matt Perresh’s home as violence flares in the steel strike. Governor M Clifford Townsend praises Inland Steel accord in East Chicago and hopes for a similar Youngstown Sheet & Tube settlement, noting the Inland deal rewas not a total victory for either side. Officials say no injuries occurred and decisions on a truce for Youngstown East Chicago plant expected by noon.

Canton Ohio Matt Perresh Republic Steel Corp Indianapolis M. Clifford Townsend Chicago Ind Inland Steel Company Youngstown Sheet & Tube Company East Chicago Thomas Jr. Watson Indiana Fast Chicago Youngstown Officiula Townsand R Treath

Steel plants to be opened in Massillon

Massillon Ohio July 1 Carl Meyers assistant general district manager for Republic Steel announced tonight the company's Massillon units will reopen tomorrow under Ohio national guardsmen protection. He said about 2000 troopers are deployed from Youngstown, with Central Steel and Western Iron divisions scheduled to reopen with roughly 900 men preparing for duty. The plants normally employ 3700 workers.

Massillon Ohio Carl Meyers Republic Steel Corporation Raonen Ohio Nahon Flow Poraythe Wita Youngstown Suirike Sertory playis—Central Meyers

Soviet and Japan May Escape War Over Amur Isles

A translated dispatch from Hsingking reports Manchoukuo warned Russia to follow the Amur river main navigation route near Sennufu Bolshal and Shatzakouleng islands or face drastic measures. It notes Moscow refused to recognize Japanese protest over a frontier clash and blamed Japanese Manchoukuoan forces.

Tokryo Manchoukuo Hsingking Russia Amur Sennufu Bolshal Shatzakouleng Islands Manchoukug Malloriy Bhigemitsu Moscow Maxim Litvinoff Japan

Britain to reject belligerent rights in Spanish war

London reports Britain and France will reject a proposal from Germany and Italy granting belligerent rights to both sides in the Spanish civil war. The move targets restoring a naval patrol by using their ships, countering France and Britain’s offer. The outcome could risk collapsing the nonintervention effort, benefiting insurgents in Spain.

London Britain Italy France Heitain Germany Spain

Senator Vandenberg Amends Labor Relations Bill Debate

Dorothy Thomson argues the Wagner Labor Relations bill is essential to preserve industrial democracy and workers rights. The column defends balanced elections, limits on compulsory union powers, and calls for firm law enforcement to curb vigilantism and strikes. It highlights shifting views by Governor Davey and Governor Murphy responding to public opinion.

Vandenbere Wagner Ttaleo Murphy Actlon Nas Han

Ireland votes quietly as new constitution looms

Duplin July 2 Ireland voted for a new name Eire a new parliament and a new constitution and did it quietly First results expected late tomorrow final results Saturday supporters of de Valera predicted they would hold their own opponents predicted the party would not increase its parliamentary majority Both sides said the constitution would be endorsed Polling held until closing hours and weather across the country was placid with temperate conditions reported

Lawtens Michigan Duplin Ireland Eire Alty Great Britain Clery Raimon da Valera Ion Rackera Williamt T. Cosgrave Ale de Valera Leven

Roosevelt and Tweedsmuir Sing Of Long Friendship

Hyde Park July 1 US president Roosevelt in a radio address saluted Canada on Confederation day and praised a shared aspiration for noncentralized government. Lord Tweedmouth replied from Quebec harbor that US and Canada march toward the same goal, stressing mutual confidence and pooling ideas to solve common problems.

Hyde Park N.Y Roosevelt Lord Tweedsmauir Malt Canada United States New England Ord Virginia Lord Tweedamulr York Quebec Harbor Hall

World News in 637 Domestic Strikes and Policy Tensions

World news briefs report a strike truce at Inland Steel in Chicago and disruptions linked to union agreements. Other items cite state troop use in strike zones, criticism of mediation efforts, and accusations against a steel firm over arming government forces. Foreign dispatches cover Russian ships approaching, Japan calling for Soviet withdrawal, and Moscow proposing withdrawal if Japan pays for warship damages.

Chicago Inland Steel Company Columbus Washington Parkinn Teel Postmster Farley Republic iSteel Wenats Tokyo Japan Moscow

Landon Urges Strong Organization for GOP

Alfred M. Landon told Allegheny Republicans in Pittsburgh that the party must build intensive organization amid Roosveltian threat. The telegram, read at county HQ dedication, urged readiness for rally as the Republican pillar of security under the American system. Also notes iron ore demand rising in May despite strikes at four independent iron ore companies.

Pittsburgh Alfred M. Landon Allegheny County Republicana Ovary Naomines Republican Party Cleveland Aree

Two Falls Men Drowned North Of Augusta In River

Two men, tentatively identified as Gardiner and Sandburs, drowned when a fishing trip on the Sun River north of Augusta capsized in a heavy wind. One man reportedly clung to the boat before sinking. the other went down immediately. Sheriff O Connell and deputies worked to locate the bodies, but daylight found them unrecovered. One man operated a Great Falls auto shop. Sandbur was Gardiner’s son-in-law.

Great Walls Mr. Gardiner Sun River Aupguata Drlan O'Connell Augusta Helena Great Falls Sandhart Gardiner Bun River Sandhoorn Tanner Sheriff O'Connell Grant Costicy

Just A Minute With Irvin 3 Dona

Santa Monica column notes a revival in optimism as the stronger stock market signals a return to prosperity. The piece mocks stock swindlers, suggests relief from hard times, and hints at upcoming opportunities to invest in a supposed gold brick.

Santa Monica Calif Better Business Bureau Henry J. Slickguy Leavenworth Wall Street America Reader Irvin CORB

Administration substitutes for court size reform outlined

The substitute endorses a Logan style plan allowing one new Supreme Court justice per current member over 75, capped at one appointment per year. It would keep court size at nine after older justices retire and limits lower-court judge increases to 20 temporarily. Senator Burke notes administration pressure to drop the original proposals and signals belief the substitute will fail.

Supreme Court Burke Neb

All Montana Day Celebration At Bozeman Today

All Montana Day festivities open with a pageant depicting Montana history and bands, as crowds gather in Livingston and Bozeman. Governor Ayers will broadcast an address after 10:30 a.m. and a large community picnic follows the parade through the campus and athletic field.

Bozeman Montina Al-Montana Grelfth Tivingston Anlea Rangeland Livingston W. G. Ferguson Montanang, Inc Treasure State Montana Roy E. Ayers Vistors Stata College Weal'a Cottage Athletic Alka Alfred Atkinson

President approves insect battle funds for three states

Washington July 1 The Works Progress Administration announcing today President TMoose velt at Hyde Park gave final approval to additional allotment totaling $838,462 to three Rocky Mountain states for an insect eradication campaign. WPA officials saidMontana receive $200,000, Montana $92,200 and Wyoming $41,462 to payroll labor for preparing and using poison bait to fight the pests.

Washington Worka = Progress administration Hyde Park Rocky Mountain W.P.A Montana Wyoming

John Wuest Hunt Declared Guilty in Immorality Case

In Los Angeles a verdict finds John West Hunt guilty on a Mann Act related charge connected to transporting Delight Jewett from Denver to Beverly Hills for immoral purposes. He faces up to five years and a $5,000 fine. sentencing is set for 101 p.m. tomorrow. His cellmate, a convicted murderer, and references to Father Divine are noted in the fragmented report.

Los Angeles John West Hunt Father Divine McNair Island Penitentiary Delight Jewett Penver Beverly Hills Robert James Virgin Mary

Suicide by hanging shocks Inglewood case in California

Roy Harmon 57 was found dead by his garage in Los Angeles after being questioned in the slayings of three Inglewood girls. Investigators said the death was a suicide after he faced possible arrest or resignation from the city park department. A note referenced temptations and love as the motive. Separately, Ralph W. Stevens 41 was cleared in the case but jailed at Maywood during ongoing inquiries. An acquaintance of the Morte Everett family was eyed as a possible suspect in the new slaying of Madeline Melba and a playmate.

Los Angeles Roy Harmon A. E. Winters L. H. Pitts Inglewood Lieut. Winters Harmon City Park Department Winters Pite Inglawood Hfe San Bernardino Calif Ralph W. Stevens Maywood Inez Stevens Victorville Emmett L. Shay Possiber Morte Everett Madeline Melba Eugene Wil

Montana Senators Visit Scout Camp at Boy Scout Jamboree

Washington reports three United States senators squatted near a campfire at the Boy Scout Jamboree grounds as 1,291 boys from Rocky Mountain districts gathered. The senators Burton Wheeler Jamon Murray of Butte and Horace Lundeen of Minneapolis spoke briefly to the attendees.

Washington Burton K. Wheeler Jamon EB. Murray Butte, Mont Hroset Londeen Minneapolia Rocky Mountain

Fireworks explode at Nampa drug store scene of panic

Fireworks display outside H T Drake drug store in Nampa Idaho triggered a blazing inferno killing three people and injuring about a dozen others. The blast wrecked the storefront and sent stunned crowds into the street as women and children trapped inside were rushed to hospital. Fireworks and candy exploded, with investigators unsure of the cause.

Idaho Nampa Idsha Mra T. C. Daniela Robert Owen H. T. Drake Pollos Jock Gakey

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