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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1939

Page

1

Walkout of WPA workers grows amid rising hours protest

A nationwide walkout of WPA workers continued Saturday as the AFL and Works Progress admin arranged Wednesday meetings to discuss the protest against the 130 hour workweek for relief recipients. William Green urged union strength to oppose the longer hours, while WPA administrators faced disputed claims of widespread layoffs. Conference calls set for Chicago on the date, with officials reiterating government wage disputes.

Associated Press WPA American Federation of Labor and Works Progress Administrators William Green 4FL

Knife attack claim rocks Cleveland neighborhood

A Cleveland woman told AP she escaped a knife attack by Frank Dolers as he pursued her in the Dolezli area. Sheriff Martly O’Donnell said the 25th year old assailant is responsible for the stabbing death of Mrs Woreare Polia, while the victim fled from a second story window breaking her heel plate during the escape.

Cleveland Cleveland Jul Frank Dolev Martly Ononnell Bolezals

Fear Of Epidemic In Flooded Eastern Kentucky

Health officials moved to calm fears in the flood ravaged eastern Kentucky mountains where 67 deaths were reported. Dr Fred Roth and Dr Caudill in Broashill County led the response with epidemiologist Dr Tob Blackebey and state medical staff assuring the public amid disordered reports of an epidemic.

Jackson Ky Kentucky Roth Fred & Caudill Broashill County Frozen Creek Tob Blackebey Theresa

YMCA Plans New Camp by Helena Shores in 16 Acres

Edworthy announces a new YMCA camping site about 25 miles west of Helena near the Blackfoot Myer area donated by a private individual who wishes to remain anonymous. The camp will include a 16 acre tract with a dormitory for boys and girls and facilities such as an auditorium dining hall church and kitchen. It will host youth residents and campers with staff led athletics and activities pending final site details.

Elena Edworthy General Mecrotans Helena Linte Sunshine Camp Litwath Lidworths Tloois Hui Nosalble Jr

Bank Bandit Killed in Nebraska After Robbery

Reports say a bank holdup in Nebraska ended with the bandit fatally shot by officers at a busy intersection during the Saturday afternoon shopping rush. Federal agents join local police in pursuing a second suspect linked to an earlier 5000 to 1,600 volley incident at Morgan Cole Farmers State Bank.

Berlee Gwelire Minarkin Tot Morgin Cole Farmera State Bank Bluth Sneetal

Parolee Detained for Ten Years for Failing to Report

Louis Schultz, a parole violator, told Judge Dale Lemmon in Sacramento that he had a good reason for failing to report to the California parole officer for ten years. He is detained in the Colorado state penitentiary awaiting a potential ten year sentence.

Sacramento Louis Schultz Dale Lemmon California Colorado

Oregon Circuit Court Upholds Antipicket Law

The Oregon circuit court upholds the state antipicket law in a decision restoring the right of labor to organize and bargain while prohibiting picketing at the plant unless worker conditions warrant it. The ruling notes the prohibition against interfering with rights and outlines limits on proximity and duration of demonstrations.

Portland Ore Hans Fuciny Grogory Naveen Fahar Te Or Iplayera Ameria Laker Judson Robert Ticker Tamenot Cona County Arthur D Ray Lake Counts

Advice From Secretary Sopkins Aide Sparks Policy Hint

A right hand assistant to Secretary Sopkins proposes business backed policy to ease government friction. A businessman and Johnson and Johnson board chairman R W Johnson advocates nonpartisan voter oriented reform. The fragment hints at editorial conflict and continues on Page 2 with political cautions.

New York Ward T Tharp Rishi Hand J. Htopkins Johnson Cehairman The Tohnson and Johnson Compan Steveana Ta Cotemu Maivar Cis New Bamnwick Potitifana

Billion Dollar Ship Program 15 Startaled Warships

Navy pushes construction of 300 million dollars worth of warships within nineteen days. Materials are being manufactured and gathered at naval and commercial yards for a variety of other vessels, including five battle ships. Keel laying for the 36,000 ton South Dakota occurred July 5 at Camden.

Washington Navy Wavy South Dakota Camden

Helena Forest Supervisor Set to Retire Soon

Helena Forest Supervisor Wilford White plans retirement as regional offices announce transition. The official details outline long service in forest management, with notes on past duties and ongoing transitions within the regional operations.

Helena Woo Wilford White Bali Forest Smiysee Paiplaye Helove Nathingto Wiganday Amd Guc

Treasury 3 program on silver ends prompt pondering Europe

A chaotic, OCR damaged report notes a U S Treasury program ending with silver hoard transfers from New York storehouses to a West Point vault under military guard. It references Europe’s reaction and a broader war era memory, with disjointed lines about German conscription and British warnings.

Treasury 3 New York United States Treasury Peter Malley Hudson River West Point Military Academy 5 Forces Obe Td Did Fe Cbs Mme

Yankee Clipper Nears Britain in Uncertain Flight

A fragmented report describes the Yankee Clipper heading toward Britain, with unclear details about route and weather. The text mentions several names and places in a jumbled sequence, obscuring a clear event or outcome.

Souvenir Hunters Reap Crop of Odd Theft in Pasture

Reported incident describes souvenir hunters taking a cow horn from a pasture. The event involved a hogshead of confusion and an unverified count of 110 Mec. Authorities noted biased handling of the matter as the horn disappeared after a nearby disturbance.

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Latest discovery links cancer to misused proteins in body

A newly announced finding suggests cancer involves proteins misused by the body. The German chemist W. and researchers describe how amino acids and amino acid chains break down and rebuild into different proteins, with glutamic acid highlighted as central. The study notes how the body’s handling of these amino acids relates to cancer development and protein synthesis.

Ray York Bipuks Wien Ander Wulk Ander Wulk of Ms Tig Ussnes Sint Nt de Binitets Carter Gaee Troy Arkda

Helena Named by Citizens in Town Celebration

A large crowd gathered at the auditorium for Helena's selection as town hub for upcoming celebrations. The event drew more than 2000 people as townsfolk prepared for the Sixtieth jubilee and related festivities in the Civic center.

Chame Gulch Stanley Miller Crabbe Civic Conte Thin Rama Huena

Inconsistent Demands Back Home Blamed for Budget Woes

Disjoint calls from voters back home cited as the cause of budget imbalance. Wheeler warns against domestic demagoguery and foreign pressure shaping policy, arguing prudent spending hinges on voter restraint and clear priorities. The piece critiques political rhetoric amid economic tension and party divides.

Governor Stark Takes Over Kansas City Police

The new police commission was formed as Governor Stark asserts control over the Kansas City police department. Rumors link the move to political tensions surrounding Tom Pendergast and Shank amid wartime governance and local party dynamics.

Stark K.C Raney Starke Tana Hs Pelee Ted Iy Nag Sng Fom Holling Commission Iin Iether Post Ronehty Tayser Shack Storkite More Uni Inn Republicana

Committee Oil Holds Upper Hand in War Policy Row

Washington July 8 Administration aides race to rally votes to move neutrality policy from the foreign affairs committee. Senate caucus. doubts linger as leaders weigh how to vote on the administration backed measure. Continued on Page 1.

Committee Oil Washington Leutenants Foreign Affairs Committee Seutters George 2 Gad Gillette Joway Tee Weike Ueroammitee Kamut Thimselfen Metall Walton

Mysterious Man Emerges in Burgander Case

A mysterious figure enters the Burgander investigation as witnesses and a former prosecutor are drawn into the case. The narrative describes a tense confrontation involving two car salesmen killed, and a second unit awaiting in the desert as a youth arrives at the scene with a gun.

Khonok Judas Aurgander Tal Ali Ceor Oor Jack Peterson Hills M Hans Hla Ain

Woodpecker Causes Mayhem on Wile Hose Pike

A damaged report describes a woodpecker incident involving Auto Things Begin and Trappen Swiftly. The bird pecked at a vehicle, knocked a telephone pole, ruptured a hydrant, and damaged John Souder’s cellar before dying in the event.

Woodpecker Wooleker Samuel Hine Hutkin Wwe John Souder

Heat Wave Claims Dozens Across U S In Triple Digit Siege

The heat wave across the United States proved deadly with at least 47 deaths and record temperatures in several states. Severe storms spawned lightning and wind causing property damage while firefighters battled blazes amid extreme heat. The hardest hit regions included Missouri Ohio Kentucky and New York with temperatures reaching into the mid 90s to 100s in many cities.

Satuday Cain New York New Lake Mithixen Chiago Louisvile By Kentucky Padues Minsouri Town Ohio Michigan Arkaaram Wieronatg Massachusetts

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