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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1937

Page

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No Clue Yet to Plane to Hunt Widens

Big force near Honolulu searches for Amelia Earhart in the central Pacific. A trio of Rhines flew from the Colorado to scan vast ocean areas previously charted, covering about 136000 square miles by evening. They extended south toward Howland and McKeys Island beyond the equator while circling the area where she vanished.

Honolulu Amelia Earhart Pacific Coast Guard Howland Island McKeys Island

Battle Near Peiping Eases After Night of Fighting

AP report describes troops withdrawing near Peiping after a night of clashes east of the city. Agreement requires Japan to pull back from the Yungting river left bank and Chinese forces to move to the river’s right bank, with some firing resuming at Peiping as talks continue.

Associated Press Inge Petpnye Peiping Wattlefraind Japanme Yunging Adinatch Peiping Nam

Truck Load of Dynamite Goes Over Twice Driver Survives

A Montana truck carrying 4000 pounds of high power explosive crashed near Helena after hitting a highway obstacle. Edward Davis crawled from the cab and surveyed the scene as dynamite boxes and wreckage littered 100 feet of road. Driver Davin was hospitalized in Grantley improved condition. investigators cited a jackknifed steering mechanism. A Butte truck recovered the remains of the load.

Snider Reath Edward Davis Helena Dan Davin Montana Hardware Company Butte St. Peter’s Hospital Great Falla Lba Hollywood Inn Mit Ervin EB. Rickart Wickert Gard Davie

General Hush Johnson on Roosevelts inner circle

Washington July remarks by General Hush Johnson warn that the president’s closest advisers, not officials, shape policy. He claims a “machiavellia” of insiders draft obscure bills, steer the president, and threaten the nation by unseen influence, lamenting Louis Howe’s death and predicting turmoil after Roosevelt’s term.

Washington Hush Johnson Roosevelt Congress Mr. Roosevelt Erneas Eral Louis Howe

Soviet Warning to Japan on Siberia Border

Moscow warns Japan to keep troops out of Siberia accusing it of failing to evacuate barren pits controlling the river boundary between Manchuria and Siberia. The government communiqué replies to Tokyo's border clash warning and notes potential open hostilities.

Moscow Japan Siberia Russia Man Eboukuo

World News in Brief From Global Wires

Widespread reporting shows Allied navies widening searches for Amelia Barbaerl while Japanese troops withdraw from aiding a truce. London debates moving forward with plans amid Jewish and Arab dissension. sabotage tally rises to 274 with 65 wreckers noted. In the US, the CIO faces criticism over Jahor’s case, and Roosevelt weighs court actions to block a new buster. Aluminum plant at Pickering Tennessee to resume amid deaths. two shipyards reopen in New York despite strikes.

Honolu Navy Amelia Barbaerl London Hritiah Alvidton Washington William Oroeen ALF S. President C.I.0 Jahor Causa Roosevelt Court

Brooklyn Strike Sparks Violent Clash at Rolling Yard

Rioters attack a worker transport caravan as a Brooklyn shipyard strike escalates. Mounted and foot police clash with pickets, injuring one sergeant and arresting five others on disorderly conduct and felonious assault charges. The Rolling Yard and Hoboken yards were targets in the day’s action.

New York Jinya Pleketa Brooklyn New York-New Jersey Uut Joan Stetnie Ralph Mattone Todd Shipbuilding Company Rmithin Tiction and Lang Yard Hoboken N. J

Tension in Senate over plan for court

Washington July 8 Senate supporters of the Roosevelt court bill clash with opponents as filibuster rules are enforced. Leaders impose tactical limits on speeches and require unanimous consent for non court bill debate. Robinson the minority leader seeks to restore order amid the procedural clash. Continued on Page BY

Senate Washington Jeadera Robinson Wheeler Earh

Catholic Priest on Communism at Catholic Daughtera meeting

Bretton Woods New York August 8 The practicing of media water warfare described tonight by the Very Rev Francis P Lefabbe New York business manager of the Catholic Weekly America in addressing the annual convention of the Catholic Daughters of America he urged that communism must be opposed with intelligent persuasion and social justice as the living of Catholic faith Also Mary C Duffy of South Orange was unanimously reelected regent for a 3 year term

Bretton Woods Cammuntam Mary C. Duffy South Orange NL I Wannimoua

Just A Minute With Irvin and Co. Santa Monica Column

A humorous reminiscence on age and relativity features a lively riff by Irvin and Cobb from Santa Monica. The piece contrasts youth and old age, noting how age shifts with context from eggs to whisky, movie star marriages, and jokes, ending with a quip attributed to Sam Blythe about age 20 years beyond you.

Santa Monica Calif Sam Blythe

Labor union rift widens as AFL chief says steel strikes lost

Washington July 8 William Green president of the American Federation of Labor declares that the steel strikes led by John L. Lewis have been lost. He blames the Committee for Industrial Organization for provoking violence and hurting the labor movement. Green cites limited organization among steel workers and negative public opinion as key factors, and warns against repressive legislation. Lewis declined to comment.

Washington William Green American Federation of Labor John L. Lewis Eles Lawla Alles Atrilors Bor Federation Lewis Organization Green America Committee For Industrial Organization Federation of Labor Lewis

Mae West Discovers Truth Of Marriage Publicly

Mae West revealed she was once Mrs Frank Wallace and has since remarried without formality. Wallace, who claimed they lived together as husband and wife, seeks resolution. Mae’s deposition was halted as parties await further action. Wallace remained silent during the Henderson visit as Mae’s former dancing partner offered details of the alleged marriage.

Mae West Tos Angeles Frank Wallace Mae Hollywood Lod Wallace Milwankan Butalie Wallace Azar Mace Wright Cour

Morgenthau outlines plan to boost U S borrowing

Secretary Morgenthau announced the treasury would issue weekly discount bills totaling about 4 to 5 million, aiming to raise cash as part of a broader effort to strengthen the federal purse. He said timing and scope would be week to week, with December 16 maturity tied to fourth quarter tax receipts. Officials note the move may stabilize money markets after tax withdrawals. President Roosevelt also urged tighter spending, prompting 28 independent agencies to promise a 10 percent reduction in current appropriations.

Washington. Nly Morgenthan Morgenthau Bla Prors Treasury Tie Wily Morgenthous Roosevelt Wi Comply

Cloak and Suit Man Victim of Bus Shooting in Brooklyn

In Brooklyn a cloak and suit maker named Pizzo was shot dead outside his shop while discussing with a friend. Police say a labor dispute may be involved as factory workers walked out earlier today. His sons Nicholas and Anthony were in the shop during the shooting.

New York Anthony Julieta Inbin

New Strike D Republic Works Due Tomorrow

Youngstown Ohio July 3 George Simcox assistant to Tom White president of the Republic lodge of the Steel Workers Organizing committee told several hundred Strikers and sympathizers a new walkout at Republic Steel plant here would take place at 1130 am tomorrow Simcox announced at an open air mass meeting Republics Youngstown plant reopened a week ago 6200 men working 600 registered for work out of 8600 normally on payroll The average daily employment is 6500 Indictments for eight bombers Warren Ohio July 8 Stop strike violence tied to grand jury action at Youngstown for blasts that shook the street two weeks ago seven men already in custody

Youngstown Ohio George Simcox Tom White Republic Lodge Steel Workers Organizing Committee Republic Steel Corporation Simcox Republic Warren Isimiar

Reds in Madrid Open Offensive

Madrid forces moved to the edge of Quijorna west of Madrid and massed south of Casa de Campo as insurgents held the outskirts. The 27 nation neutrality committee in London was to discuss the Spanish conflict and possible steps. Britain’s Neville Chamberlain urged avoiding a wider war and proposed withdrawal of volunteers to let Spain settle its future.

Pread Madrid Quijarna Casa de Campo Manzaneros London Quartars Germany Italy France Great Tritain Britain Neville Champerlain Spain

Boston wool strike ends after three weeks of congestion

Patrick O Grady organizer of the wool handlers and general warehouse employes union says the union voted to return to work tonight, ending a three weeks strike that clogged Boston port with bales of wool.

Boaton Patrick O'Grady

Al Smith Declines Mayoral Run in New York City

July reports from New York state that former Governor Alfred E. Smith, returning from Europe, will not seek the Democratic nomination for mayor. The move aims to clarify a muddled field as Tammany’s candidate faces opposition from Senators Warner and Copeland, while Republicans urge La Guardia to run again.

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