12 Jul 1939
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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1939
Page
1
Reported opening day of Helena's four day Diamond Jubilee event draws 11 000 single admission tickets sold with reserved seats rapidly selling. Pageant rehearsals and early performances spark excitement as authorities promise a grand spectacle and authentic display for attendees.
Securities commission study notes small traders bought stages while professionals sold on Wall Street from early 1905 to June 20 1958. It finds the time to sell occurs when small traders are buying and the time to buy when small traders are selling, highlighting persistent opposite moves by professional and amateur traders.
Alvin BP Adams, president of Western Air Express, visited Melena yesterday. He had no comment on the Western Air United Mines merger, though he noted business has risen over 40 percent from last year. Art Kelly, Moninna traffic rep, appeared with the line.
Monsignor Victor Day vicar general of Helena diocese announces retirement from active church work on August 1 to devote full time to his literary pursuits. He plans to return to Wisconsin for residence and continue writing, following a long career in city work and church circles. He is the author of catechetical texts and contributed to church literature.
A heavy gale battered Helena on its third day of heat relief, with winds up to high speeds and damage across the city. Trees were uprooted, windows broken, and power and weather readings varied, as towns reported gusts near one hundred miles per hour in several locales, stirring tolls and anxieties across the region.
Washington July 11 President Hoosewelt said he would likely support keeping the 230 hours per month wage rule for WPA workers. He noted only about 2 percent of WPA workers in two or three communities were out and mentioned possible proposals to revise the prevailing wage base.
A wildfire near Missoula is being actively controlled with crews on the ground. Officials warn of evolving conditions that could spread if winds shift, urging nearby residents to stay alert and follow evacuation orders if issued.
The article notes James A. McNutt being named Federal Security Administrator and not pursuing presidential candidacy. Roosevelt urges not to link his appointment to political activity while a few others consider running. The finance committee approved the nomination promptly amid questions about other potential candidates.
The Labor Relations Board revises rules to allow collective bargaining elections in more labor disputes and to tighten Wagner Act administration. Changes take effect Thursday as Congress reviews proposals tied to the act and labor groups push for broader representation.
The University of Chicago named Dr Eduard Henes, former president of Cache-Brownkia, to a permanent professorship. Dr Benes, a visiting professor from Mebrogryan, will depart for Europe tomorrow under the Charles M Walgreen foundation study program.
Fragmentary report describes a bright meteor seen streaking over a lake with mentions of Lake Erte and surrounding area. Details are garbled, but observers note a luminous trail crossing the sky and possible satellite or other celestial activity in the vicinity.
The article reports on Franco British displays of strength on Bastille Day amid tensions. It notes moves by leaders and cabinet members, claims of military posture, and mentions disruptions and international reactions. The piece hints at broader unrest and regional conflicts affecting Europe and Asia.
Nearly 2,000 WPA workers in Montana remain on strike citing 100 hour months and reduced relief jobs. Counts by county show widespread stoppages from Missoula to Yellowstone, with hundreds quitting in Billings, Great Falls, and Helena areas. Some workers have returned to duty as negotiations continue, while others sign petitions and a statewide halt-work order is discussed by leaders.
Washington reports the Roosevelt administration renewed its push for immediate action on a new neutrality bill to repeal the embargo on arms shipments to belligerents. A Senate Foreign Relations Committee vote, 11 to 1 against delaying, kept the plan alive for next session amid partisan lines and political maneuvering.
A compromised Tennessee Valley Authority measure clears a joint Senate House committee and heads to the floor. President Roosevelt signaled support, while lawmakers from several states argued over its scope and funding, with action expected by the next session.
Federal agents enter Minneapolis unrest linked to a policeman’s death and threaten to invoke new relief act penalties against WPA strikers who block others from working. Attorney General Murphy says the Justice Department will probe possible federal criminal violations in the case as momentum grows around enforcing work hour rules. Continued on page 50.
A wildfire near Spearfish South Dakota threatened 270 homes as wind shift redirected flames away from Sliver City Pactola. Firefighters battled a fire spreading over a 26 mile perimeter with a 50 mile wind. About 1500 men fought the blaze, aided by wind changes that slowed its advance.
A summary report from the League for Nations indicates a review of the global trade balance. The findings suggest one nation’s arms program and military posture influence economic factors and postwar reconstruction dynamics.
Crowds greet Governor Myce Staek of Missouri during a Diamond Jubilee visit. He tours the depot area, receives a western-style salute, and thanks local residents for their support as he explains regional expansion from St. Louis to the Mackin Ocean frontier. He notes the Kansan City campaign incident with humorous caution.
New York July 11 APT Home building shows the fastest pace since 1929 with private residential demand rising sharply. The Dollar volume of building contracts in the first seven months reached 644 427 000 across 27 states, with private housing leading the gains and a nationwide rise in public housing, aided by a 6 9 percent higher activity than 1934 levels.
AP report from St. Peierrearea confirms Franks O Neals involved in a Sunday automobile crash. He sat in a cold car seat, drank half a pint, and appeared shaken. Authorities considered charges of intoxication or careless driving as possible outcomes.
Denver July 11 The report of B W Ble Jr stock statistician shows range conditions improved across Montana with most ranges recovering in June. Cattle and sheep conditions also improved due to abundant feed and cooler weather though some localities suffered grasshopper damage.
The Lions Club launches its Sunshine Camp drive to fund a two week camp for underprivileged children in Mont, with chairmen and officers named. Donors will be contacted as the program emphasizes wholesome food, clean air, and recreation, under medical oversight to select eligible youngsters.
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