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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1938

Page

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Oklahoma City president assault attempt shocks crowd

In Oklahoma City a 52 year old Kansas man Woody Hockaday tried to jump onto President Roosevelt’s automobile. A Secret Service agent punched him, troops and police restrained him. Hockaday, held on disorderly conduct, said he aimed to shine the president’s shoes. The incident drew a frowning reply from Roosevelt before he resumed waving.

Oklahoma City Roosevelt Woody Hockaday Wichta, Kan Kansan Shin

Latin Americans Offer Asylum To Jewish Refugees

Evian Le Baiss France July 9 Three Latin American nations pledged to open doors to German and Austrian refugees after nations declined mass immigration Mexico promised asylum to foreigners fearing for their lives and work opportunities Dominican Republic followed with Feru except for refugee intellectuals Virgilio Trujillo Molina Dominican delegate said agricultural and professional migrants would be accepted and the West Indian Republic would provide seed and technical guidance

Evian-Les-Baiss France uPi Mexico Dominican Republic Feru Virgilio Trujillo Molina

Missouri flood drives families from homes along river

Forty families flee rising Missouri river in Rockport as recent rains swell water. Sand-barge dikes protect town but could overflow with just three more inches, threatening about sixty square miles of bottomland crops nearby.

Rockport Atchison County

Roosevelt urges liberalism in Oklahoma political tour

President Roosevelt at the Oklahoma State fairgrounds pressed a liberal government stance calling for progress with a sane honest direction and a government with a soul. He signaled support for Senator Elmer Thomas’s renomination while remaining coy about Gov. William H. Marland, praising his aid to a national resource policy during remarks in McAlester and Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma City Roosevelt Oklahoma Elmer Thomas America Thoma Kentucky Alben W. Barkley Lian Gor A. B. Chandler Asty Marland Mr. Roosevelt B W. Marland Thomas Marland McAlester Okla

Probe into Aline Heck crash near Billings airport

Sprawled wreckage of the glas-nosed Lockheed plane was examined by Commerce Department officials and Northwest Airlines maintenance crews Saturday and Friday’s mystery crash near Billings airport. Plans to raise engines were abandoned until board members could view them. Pratt and Whitney motors were removed for data collection ahead of Tuesday hearings.

Billings Department of Commerce Northwest Airs Lines E Wie Biirock Canyon Phil G Sassman Salsman A T. Peterson Northwest Airlines Pratt and Whitney Commerce Department

Dean May Sues Cards Over Arm Injury Claim

Chicago reports indicate Dean may sue the St Louis Cardinals for damages claiming an injured pitching arm. Commissioner Landis held the decision while Dean planned to seek 250000 and confer with Landis. Dean, acquired for 185000 plus three players, has three wins this year and has not pitched since May 4. Charlie Drake from Wilbur Wrigley’s office said retirement was never considered while Dean heals.

Chicago Kenesay Mountain Landis Dizzy” Tean Chicago Cubs Mt. Louis Cardinals Landis Dean Cardinals Charlie Drake Wiliam Wrigley Cubs

Body of engineer Westin found in Mis soula river near Willis

Recovery of E. M. Westin, 54, engineer on the wrecked Northern Pacific freight train, from the Missoula river five miles below Willis, leaves only one known victim still missing. Westin’s body lodged against debris near Rock Creek bridge and was found by a Northern Pacific section crew. Be dillon, fifth man brakeman, died in the explosion and is also in the river. Coroner Smncky leads the search.

Missoula E. M. Westin Northern Pacific Missoula River Willis Westin Ei Bor Rock Crook Bridge E. G. Bedillon H. B. Stereng St. Paul Belove Guy Smncky

Digions New Encampment Opens Montana Ranges Recovering

Montana's ranges are rebounding after drought years with bold grass growth and abundant hay. Bureau forecasts huge wild hay crops this year as perennial grasses revive on plains ranges. Livestock conditions improve with ample grain and water, though some weeds appear. the lack of heavy stocking may help spreads of hardy perennials. (Continued on Page 1 See Sact.)

Montana Bureau of Agricultural Economics Bureau

First command post exercises of 40st division begin

The first command post exercises of the 40st division began at the Mons tana national guard training camp near Fort Harrison this morning led by Maj Gen George A White. A conference of officers opened and 60 officers and enlisted men will spend two weeks solving defense problems for potential state guard use. Thirty two officers from Montana Wyoming Oregon Washington and Idaho and 28 enlisted from the 41st division detachment joined last night. An inspection team of three regular army officers will observe tactics and judge performance.

Wontana Monstana National Gnard Fort Harrison George A White Telena Montang Wyoming Oregon Washington Idaho Welona

Mavity Sets New Rodeo Mark at Wolf Paint Ride

Nick Knight of Cady-Wye won the drone riding championship at the Wolf Paint rodeo which ended today. Ray Mavity of Helena placed first in bulldogging with a new time of five and four fifths seconds. Barrel Mulkey of Salmon Idaho was second in bronc riding with Bod Boden of Ismay Montana third.

Wolf Paint Mone Nick Knight Cady Wye Ray Mavity Helena Barrel Mulkey Salmon Idaho Bod Boden Ismay Mont

Fire damages mail car on Challenger train near Rock Springs

Rock Springs Wyoming July 9 Union Pacific railroad officials sought the cause of a fire in a mail car on the Challenger passenger train about 45 miles east of Rock Springs. B C Wedge division superintendent said some mail burned but actual loss not yet determined as postal inspectors investigate.

Rock Springs Wyo Union Paddle Railroad B. C. Wedge Cheyenne

Reclamation Program Poised for New Peak Funding

Reclamation officials led by Commissioner John C. Tage expect fiscal year spending on irrigation to surpass last year’s 70.9 million dollars as Congress allocates about 27 million more and the PWA adds 30.5 million. A 235 million dam contract for Shasta dam accelerates plans, with peak activity anticipated by 1940.

Washington Dale Fhat Dan Ncluding John C. Tage Congress FWA Shasta California Sould Colorado-Me Thompson Colo Sun River Mont PWA Kenanerk Wye

Angels Beckon Judge Cardozo Dies at 68 in New York

Associate Justice Benjamin N. Cardozo of the U S Supreme Court died at the home of Justice Irving Lehman in Port Chester New York at his bedside were family and secretary Joseph Hauk. Cardozo aged 68 had long been allied with Franklin D Roosevelt and had served on the high court since 1932 after Hoover appointment.

Supreme Court Port Chester N.Y Port Chester N. Y Benjamin N. Cardozo United States Supreme Court Irving Lehman New York Court of Appeals Joseph Hauk Cardozo Lehman Washington Hoover Oliver Wendell Holmes Cardoza Ion New York

Permanent Montana mine operators form relief group

A permanent association named Independent Mine Operators of Montana was organized by about 200 miners in district court room two. The group aims to finance small independents affected by the East Helena smelter shutdown until markets reopen, as many mines face closure or suspension without a way to move ore or secure funds.

Pknowe Ag Montana District Court Ams Treseul East Helens Plate

Power project celebration planned in Polson in August

A two day celebration in Polson marks the completion of the Flathead hydro electric project. Events include dedicatory ceremonies at Polson dam power plant and six miles of power works on the Flathead river. A barbecue, regatta, Indian dances, a showboat, and a golf tournament are on the program with leaders invited from state and national levels.

Polson Flathead Polson Chamber of Commerce Flathead Irrigation District Indian Irrigation Service Polson Progressive Era Polson Chirdleague Confederated Satish Ang Kootenal Tribal Poison Country Club Terada Association Montana Power Company Polsey Dam Bure Wlathead Monfam Power Company Kootenal

Nevada Man Heads Farm Association

Cruz Venstram of the University of Nevada at Reno was elected president of The Western Farm Economics association at the annual meeting in Bozeman. M. K. Bennett of Stanford University was chosen vice president, and Dr. J. M. Tinley of the University of California at Berkeley was named secretary-treasurer.

Bozeman Cruz Venstram University of Nevada At

Death toll rises in Holy Land clashes amid Arab Jew unrest

In Jerusalem and across the Palestine Mandate tensions flare as gunfire sabotage and violence intensify. Casualties reach 58 Arabs and 14 Jews dead with 189 Arabs and 46 Jews wounded. British forces deploy armored units, police, and 1,500 Egyptian troops to restore order as Haifa market bombing adds to the crisis.

Jerusalem Holy Land Palestine Trang-Jordan Britain Palestine Mandate Haifai 11Th Hussara Egypt Jesus

Lineup in Court to Not Affected

Washington July 9 AP The death of Justice Benjamin Cardozo gives President Roosevelt a chance for a third Supreme Court appointment. Cardozo favored most administration laws brought before the court, so the move is not expected to alter the New Deal balance. The president can issue a recess appointment before the Senate returns next January, delaying sitting with the court until after Senate action. Roosevelt’s prior two appointments followed the retirements of Justices Van Devanter and Sutherland.

Washington Benjamin W. Cardozzo Roosevelt Supreme Court New Deal Cardozo Senate van Devanter Sutherland

Young Democrats Convene In Seattle For National Meet

The Young Democrats of America gather in Seattle on Thursday for the party convention. About 5,000 delegates are expected to attend the national get-together, marking the year’s major assembly for the youth wing of the party.

Seattle Democratic Party Little Brothers Young Democrata of Amerca

White Slaver Who Sold Montana Girl Is Sent Up

Superior Judge J M Gokien sentenced Grant McGregor to ten years in prison on two counts of pandering land and contributing to the delinquency of Jeanne Walters of Great Falls Montana. The judge said there is no probation. McGregor faced parity charges claiming Walters was lured into a life of crime.

Montana San Francisco J. M. Gokien Grant McGregor Jeanne Walters Great Falla Mont Gebies McGregor Mil Walters Jean Bezley McGreger

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