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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1939

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Debate Over Lending Act Opens in Senate Clash

Washington July 26 The Senate floor sees Senator Barkley begin debate on the 2.49 billion lending bill amid charges of a path to bankruptcy. Leaders defend the plan noting unused capital and potential recovery, while Republicans critique debt policy and stealthy tactics.

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Rivers Bill Sits On Shelf Amid House Walkout

Washington action stalled as the omnibus rivers and harbors bill faced delay. Chairman Batley noted economy and proposed a separate survey authorization by the army engineers. The measure, with a big total and no appropriations, was ordered held for the session to curb spending and project sums.

Washington Batley House Seo Senate Dalley Atl

Suspect in Indiana murder arraigned in Covington

Covington Indiana July 26 a 27 year old Attha gmif course greenukeeper was arraigned before Justice James A Neal on an affidavit charging murder in the perpetration of a felony in the assault slaying of 11 year old Elizabeth Dehrukker Attica farm girl Roys committed to Fountain county Jail

Covington Ind Attha Gmif Greenukeeper Justee of Peace James A. Neal Mirdee Slizabeth Dehrukker Attica Roys Fountain County

Hatch Bill Issue Still in Doubt

Washington reports President Roosevelt voiced potential constitutional and free speech questions about the Hatch bill to ban pernicious political practices. He did not declare support or opposition, saying the measure would go to the Justice Department and other agencies for study. He also commented on unverified reports about Tommy Corcoran seeking James Farley’s removal.

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President Sets Price for Silver in New Proclamation

President Roosevelt announced a fixed price of 64.64 cents an ounce for domestic silver mined but not delivered to the government before June 10, with a 14.64 cent rate for silver mined after July 1. Treasury officials noted no prior sale price for stranded silver and set a December 31 deadline for owners to sell to the treasury.

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Broodhounds Join Search for Missing Minnesota Boy

La Porte Minnesota July 25 Broodhounds aided by volunteers as they scour timberlands south of La Porte for six year old Ruanell Tousen of Albert Lea who vanished Monday after being last seen with his father Curtis Jeonon near the packing plant area. search continues through dense woods as authorities coordinate efforts.

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Carnival lion escapes at Watertown carnival

A 260 pound lion escaped its cage at a Watertown carnival, roaming the crowd for an hour and a half before being recaptured. Attendants redirected it toward a display wagon, injuring bystanders Joseph Turner and Harold Baker. State police used rifles and tear gas to recapture the animal.

Watertown Belog Joe Smith Btate Joa

Wage-Hour Amendments Debated andrews Denies Union Labor Sway

Washington city dispatch reports heated debate over wage-hour amendments as Norton and Harden propose changes limiting white collar and certain farm workers. Andrews defends administration while labor leaders oppose sweeping shifts. committee plans possible vote after talks with Norton, Harden, and Labor Authority.

Andrews Washington City Thin Senaton Norton Barden Cy Farlier Labor Committee Agriguiiuyy

Missing Man Found Perched High in Tree

San Pedro July 25. Police answering the appeal of Pelatrice of Benjamin W. Johnson, 72, who had been missing, found him in a large oak tree near his home today. A dog that appeared mad chased him. he climbed the tree and was unable to descend for nearly 16 hours. He was thirsty, hungry, and a bit still but otherwise unharmed.

San Pedro Benjamin W. Johnson Johnson

President Roosevelt to visit Montana in October

President Roosevelt plans a Montana visit around October 14 en route home from a western coast trip. Dispatch reports he will stop in Autta then pass through Missoula Bozeman Livingstone Billings and Miles City on the itinerary.

Roosevelt Montana Homin Autta Sino Pass Missoula Bozeman Livingstoe Billings Miles City

US Labor Board Man Stricken in Des Moines and Missoula

Des Moines report recalls William I Rogers a 43 year old United States Department of Labor representative who died suddenly in Missoula Montana of heart trouble while on official travel. His death ends a 22 year career in labor dispute mediation with survivors including a widow and two children. A separate Mississippi update notes a drug store death in Billings. Federal Biological Survey data show 3 703 predators eliminated in a year including wolves and bears.

Des Moines Iowa William I. Rogers Missoula Willam Hl. Rogers der Mtoines Tog Concitation Service United States Department of Labor

Wanderer emerges after eight days in Maine wilderness

Donn Vendler, exhausted but alive, staggered from northern Maine woods 33 miles from Mount Katahdin eight days after wandering away from climbers. A boy named Nelson Moar, a shop proprietor, found Vendler near the Penobscot River bank. Vendler said he survived on berries and stale water.

Sherman Donn Vendler Maine Iate Mount Katahdin Skryville Nelson Moar Fender

German Reports Claim Russian Submarine Sunk in Arctic

Berlin reports the Vorlkerischer Bericht claims a Russian submarine with 34 crew went down off Murman in the Arctic during naval maneuvers after a collision. A diver was said to contact survivors, while other reports say the vessel sank in deep water amid rough seas.

Berlin Fife Vorlkischer Henbachinr Russia Murnane Arctic Ocean Wiother Murmaniks Vorlkischer Beohachter Mfuylynne United States

City Deliberates 32 Mill Budget After Long Session

Preliminary approval granted after extended session as council debates millage, departmental cuts, and revenue needs. Proposal outlines 290 sewer bonds, 1005 repair funds, and 32 mill for city operations while weighing bids for city vehicles and emergency reserves. Public inspection to follow mid August as council seeks balanced financing.

Gartnge Piles Tire Department Strerl Comell W.p.al Sewer

United Construction Workers Organizing Committee Formed

In Wellington on July 28 a formal statement announced by Lows that he would organize a new Industrial union for 3,000,000 earners in the industry. The effort aims to unite workers under the United Construction Workers Organizing Committee led by his brother A B Lew and top staff amid strong unions of the American Federation of Tabor.

Wellington M— Cabo T. Lewis Bitter A.B. Lew 1.C TC Wac United Construction Workers Organizing Committee

Students Mourn Six Lost Under Great Avalanche

In Bellingham Washington July 2 AP students at Western Washington College held a solemn assembly to honor six people killed by a weekend avalanche on Mount Baker. Fragments of a snow slide and rocky outcrops were blamed for the disaster. Attendants heard memorial remarks and planned to send expressions of sorrow to relatives of the victims.

Bellingham Wash Boramer Atvilenta West Orm Washington College Bettas Benichern Yacan White Ullden Ted Anaw Dux Ntnreh Funr Porto Sorrem pAvenl Vietime C. J. Sheer Milo Whitin Cochran Yenta Mount Ynker Ley Foundation

Girl Unconscious Week After Fatal Montana Accident

Mariya Twetaga, 21, remained unconscious a week after a Montana and Poplar Avenues crash that killed Marshall Buzz Reltey. Hadoga, victim in the crash, suffered a brain concussion and a firm run, with Dr W F Cashmore noting gradual improvement but uncertain condition. Floyd Shepherd shows a punctured lung and fractured ribs while recovering slowly. county coroner Dr Costner says an inquest into Reltey’s death is postponed pending patient recovery.

Mariya Twetaga Costner Anak Te Bow Xetiry

Canada seeks missing Chicagoan in Ontario search

A Canadian government aircraft escorted a volunteer search over Ontario’s Manitou region and nearby areas for F C Lambert of Chicago who has been missing since July. The operation intensified this week as authorities aim to locate the Chicago resident.

International Malls Minn Manitou Ontario F.C. Lambert Chicago

Consecration of Bishop in Helena Tomorrow

The Rev Drfstels will assume the duties of Bishop elect for the Montana diocese of the Episcopal Church. The consecration takes place at 10 30 tomorrow morning at St Peter's Pro Cathedral with a 90 minute service. Tickets required for admission to the church and banquet.

Tf . Drstels Se. Peter’s Procathedral Condinter Montana Fioeens Epscopal Eharch Reremonies Paria Hewan Pro Cathedral Walton Bishons

Conflicting Moves as Japan Enforces China Blockade

Japanese navy blocks Canton River for two weeks starting midnight and intends to seal shipping between Canton and Wong Kong British crown colony, while threatening to post notices at foreign exits in Tientsin concessions. US reports indicate no intent to blockade Hong Kong or Shameen Island. moves aim to curb foreign access in occupied China area.

Great Britain Orient China London Nnvy Canton Siaping Wongkong U.S Hongkong Shameen Island United States Tientsin

Fires Laid to Extreme Dry Spells

The Associated Press reports a severe drought affecting the northeast with a month of heat. Thunderstorms in Massachusetts provided relief but agriculture needs a two day downpour to save crops in New York New Jersey central New England and eastern Pennsylvania. Forest fires burned in upstate New York New Jersey and Pennsylvania as heat and humidity drove efforts to cool city beaches.

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Fires flare again as California blazes spread

San Francisco July 25 exhausted firefighters reported success in halting scattered forest fires. New blazes flared at night creating fresh trouble for federal and state forest services. Officials blamed incendiarists who hoped to get work on fire lines for starting some of the fires.

San Francisco California

Slaughter of Rodents Not Wise Fleas Spread to Man

Borkaley Calif July 2 The plague threat from rodents and fleas was discussed by Dr Charles Elton of Oxford University at the Pacific Science Congress. He warned that large rodent die-offs can swell plague-carrying fleas and attack humans. He emphasized population dynamics of mice rats and other rodents and noted human efforts to control rodents have obscured natural factors.

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