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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1939

Page

1

Neutrality Legislation Faces Senate Battle Amid Reform Talks

Washington reports a heated senate confrontation over neutrality law revision. The Roosevelt administration and critics prepare for a knock‑down, drag‑out struggle as lawmakers debate repealing or amending existing provisions and advancing new measures to manage neutrality in wartime and emergencies.

Washington Roosevelt Senate Montes Vonguers Pure CD. Rv Teadey von Rigs Linburge Wien Antonatie Koved Amhayeo Ain

Salvage of Sub Squalus Delayed By Cable Jam

Navy salvage of the submarine Squalus is delayed by a cable jam amid attempts to free pontoons supporting the wreck. Officials say the jam, noticed near the stern, follows loss of the auxiliary wreck and will push operations back at least four days.

Torlemouth Navy Siebnerarm Squalus Ralvagers Lewis

Demand for Revision of Labor Act Heard in Washington

Labor committee hearings in Washington today focus on revising the national labor act and reforming its current form. Independent labor spokesmen and a shipping interests attorney attacked the labor board and administration while a National Religion and Labor representative defended the act.

Washington Italy Labor Committee Theoay Ita Labor Board National Religion and Labor

Fifty Five Drownings Reported in Kentucky Flood Disaster

Fifty five persons were reported drowned as eastern Kentucky floods surged through streams and rivers after a cloudburst. Officials feared the toll would rise with more bodies expected in rural communities, while relief agencies coordinated aid and searched for missing residents.

Kentucky Morehead Deaton Jackson Keck

Test Cock Failure a Blamed N Disaster

Test text fragment reads as a garbled notice with names and places mangled. It mentions Tandon Tule and various disjointed phrases, lacking clear events or dates, yielding a minimal, incoherent record.

Britain Seeks an Out In Danzig Affair Details Emerge

An informal account from Pelfrey, a Kentucky mountain storekeeper, describes a night-time incident near the Kentucky River tributary Van Clereence. A 20-foot wall of water swept downstream, ripping away a man’s sight and leaving a wake of destruction. A mother saved her baby as locals fled, while Tale McConnel of the Mountain Ride Institute noted waterborne damage and a two-day setback to local holdings. Almost all residents along the creek fled toward safety, with observers detailing the river’s swift surge and the chaotic escape.

Pelfrey Kentucky Tex van Clereence Walter Hoenhald Tonk Leon Deitiwood Tale McConnel Tral Mise McConnel Helene

Nazi Attack On Roosevelt Shocks World Powers

The day’s chief international moves include a German verbal attack on President Roosevelt and Britain’s pledge to Poland questioned by official German news agencies. British Undersecretary Arnold Austin Fraser cautioned that Poland’s independence is threatened, while U S tariff actions against Germany drew scrutiny as world tensions rise toward possible conflict.

Britain Poland United States Haly Roosevelt Germain Monnevell

Waring factions warned they may drive people to welcome social dictator

A garbled address by Edwin GG discusses dangers of factionalism and propaganda in a university setting. It warns that deliberate training of fear and misinformation by rival parties, labor, and religious groups could threaten democracy and liberty. The speech urges vigilance against uncompromising confrontations and ideologies that subvert general welfare.

Infomaucy Ats Germany Seer Organizationa Lim

Those Who Mined Silver Saturday Are Out of Luck

Treasury officials reversed a policy affecting silver miners after Saturday operations. The new rule screens silver mined after Saturday eight, with price floors and delayed payouts under review. Officials faced questions about how the changes will impact domestic silver markets and miners.

API Ama Statos Treasury Inodvert Cannes Treneury Hahnde

Laguardia Opposes Tax On State And Municipal Bonds

A regional committee near Mayor Laguardia and the Ta m a nd i s committee declared that federal taxation of state and municipal securities would impair financing for cities. Laguardia warned that every bond would face tax, hitting rents and real estate and prompting a federal‑state funding clash.

Laguardia Ronereasional Committee Jatiuadla New York Eliy Miter Tasmndis Moana New Yorker

Parker Explains Changes in New Relief Program

Parker outlines changes in the relief program under the reorganized Works Progress Administration. State Administrator Joseph K Marker notes the plan goes into effect as soon as payroll is prepared. The administration has faced and continues to address administrative problems to maintain efficient operations and timely worker pay.

Parker Daly Wee Works Projects Administration Works Progresso Administration Joseph KK. Marker Anit Podbkely Congress

Montana-Dakota Firm Withdraws Gas Application

A Montana Dakota firm withdrew its petition to abate and pause gas development. The Federal Power Commission held a temporary order pending, with Montana officials opposing any interruption that could affect state gas interests. The filing was withdrawn under advisement after deliberations and unclear reasons.

Montana Dakota Rogers Kervder Commission Jin OW. Tenner Farie Bun Cases Paul T. Smith Ronner Federal Commission

WPA Workers Strike Over New Relief Act Imposes Longer Hours

WPA workers stage a major strike protesting a relief act that extends working hours. Officials in Washington and New York report thousands quitting and mass protests as administrators defend the policy and say millions are affected. The walkouts disrupt WPA projects nationwide, with estimates of 200,000 plus workers impacted and about 14,000 striking in some cites.

W.P.A Apuaprdas Washington New York City

New Charges May Be Filed Against Dr James Smith

New charges may be filed against Dr James Smith as a dramatic surge of allegations emerges. Baton Rouge and New Orleans records cite attorney Charles A Byrne confirming bond discussions and possible additional indictments tied to alleged manipulation of funds linked to a state university. District Attorney Roney Sapdex notes the accused denies publishing any such letter and no definite details on the trial or bond amounts are yet established.

James Smith Wille Caupus Janes Moro Smith Charles A. Byrne New Orleans Maton Roge Tien Amin Atolo Tontaniaa J State University I Tyrie Smilin Tas New Orleana Joana Banks ‘Ehten David Mbn Fluey Long Onnabel Sint Fees Rouge

Sheridan WPA Workers Strike In County

Sheridan County WPA workers walk out in protest against new federal wage rules. Protests halt most plant production. one contract item resumed after county officials established a new rule to reopen a plant.

Sheridan Jonger Mew Roll of Art Wit A. de Ningra Hank Witike Heer Affleeva Onin Warkern Amliner WPA Camden Sheridan County

Girls Work Until Midnight to Get Last Ballots In

Contestants toil past deadline as officials tally votes. Dinwand Ashtiee leads the effort to dominate Naant votes while Helene Julien and Marjorie Kilsworth vie for top placement amid late ballots. Secretary Henry Worre notes upcoming national tabulation.

Dinwand Ashtiee Geo Helene Julien Amund Walt Tate

Senate approves silver price bill amid legal dispute

The Senate approved the bill renewing President Roosevelt’s power to devalue the dollar and operate the currency stabilization fund by a 43 to 39 vote. Debate centered on legality, with Republicans challenging the continuation of powers previously held by the president. Treasury officials prepared regulations for domestic silver purchases as a floor price was debated, while the measure allowed potential action if emergencies arise. Continued on Page 24.

Washington Roosevelt Senate Sina Treasury Cheny Paseed Remibileah Aratare Willy Soni Hety

Regatta to Be First Jubilee Sports Contest

Regatta planned as inaugural Jubilee sports event with festivities and racing. Entries from multiple clubs and regional teams expected, including drivers from Mangini and Cantoria. Officials announced a full program with heats and finals, races beginning Saturday at 9.00. Continued on Maer 21.

Elie Matti de B.C. Shewrer Connie Tektirdt Regattem Milter

Great Falls Fatal Crash Sparks Held Suspect

In Great Falls, a man is held after a fatal crash. Authorities report a suspect named Svein Wish and mention involvement of Balloo Chief Carl Henao and others. Details are unclear due to fragmented OCR text but indicate an ongoing investigation and arrest.

Great Falls Svein Balloo Carl Henao Roy McKoona HNL

Twenty-One Drivers Arrested Under New Speed Law

A garbled police report notes twenty one drivers were arrested under a new speed law. The passage mentions night driving and enforcement actions, with references to patrols, patrol supervisions, and penalties, but the exact details are unclear due to the corrupted text.

WPA Payroll Cuts Hit Montana and Nearby States

The Works Progress Administration announces payroll reductions for July totaling 200 000 across Montana Nebraska and nearby states, trimming monthly averages from about 2 900 000 to 2 047 000 workers. Officials cite appropriations limits and June authorization declines as the cause.

WPA Montana Washington Mommiasioner F.C. Hayringteaid Nebraska

GLO CALLS STRIKE AT FISHER BODY UNIT

Detroit July 6 AP The United Automobile Workers union halted talks with General Motors Corp to press wage and job terms for foot and die, engineering and maintenance workers. They called out 800 workers at the Fisher Body unit No 24, starting a strike GM officials warned could idle up to 100000 production employees.

Fisher Body Detroit United Automobile Workera Utton General Movors Corporation G. M

Montana Engineer Named to Office in National Group

Montana highway official McKinnon has been named vice president of the Western district of the national association of highway officials. He will oversee duties in the western reaches of the state, succeeds H. Reed, and will attend the 36th annual meeting in Richmond, Virginia next October. McKinnon will assume duties during the upcoming conference in Virginia with policies and programs to be outlined.

Montana National McKinnon Plate Highway Vce Mie Jinerion Tehway Petirinig McKlonon Markehan Washington, D. C Exacu Lye McKinnan Reed Thosmix, Arie Western Association of Lighway Wil Naveen Richmond Virginia

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