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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1939

Page

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Communist Revolution Predicted By Congressional Leaders

Washington May 31 Leaders sought to speed up Congress so it could adjourn by mid July but one major tax and neutrality bill prevented promising Roosevelt an early adjournment. House Democratic Leader Gaines Raeburn and Senate Majority Leader Wankhead met with President Roosevelt to outline progress on key legislation this week and revisit a potential adjournment date. If Congress acts promptly adjournment could come by July 14. otherwise it may slip to mid August with ministers delaying trips and Presidents staying in Washington.

Washington Congress Roosevelt Uninga Wee House Garnet Spraker Wankhead Baykley Raeburn Teaas Tees

Norwegian Royal Party Visits Park Geysers and Wildlife

The Norwegian Royal Party toured Yovewstone Park viewing geysers and animals. They arrived amid heavy media attention and planned a visit to Glactor Park for training, with events at Blue Ling and Ginal Malls noted. The party assessed park facilities and enjoyed the landscape during their trip.

Yovewstone Park Yellowstonig Na Hromad Gesser Felt Deineor Marthe Glactor Park Buelings Ginal Malls

Garner backs bill to curb federal officeholder influence

Vice President Garner urged support for a bill proposed by Benatar Haten of Maryland making it a felony for a federal officeholder to attempt to influence a vote. He stated the measure had passed the Senate and was now in the House Judiciary Committee for consideration.

Warhington Garner Benatar Haten N. Md Nate Garnar

In Desperate Race Against Death RESCUERS DIG TO SAVE ENTOMBED COAL MINER

Rescue teams battle time in a coal mine collapse as miners remain trapped. Fire crews and engineers coordinate efforts to tunnel toward the entombed worker, with hopes pinned on a safe air pocket and a rapid rescue.

Youth Taken in Missouri for Slaying of K C Wickier in Butte

A Missouri arrest connects Robert A. Seitit, 20, to the fatal assault on K C Wickier in Butte. Federal agents report Wickier was attacked in a room at Jefferson Barracks and beaten with a hob nailed shoe after a dispute over $6. Investigators say the case began when Wickier identified the suspect, leading to arrests and renewed questioning as the story unfolds.

Missouri K. C. Wickier Butte St Brute la A & Proedsimentiy Keares Robert A. Seitit Cordhe Monts Salysinny Gyer Tan Smith Garestad Jefferson Katrarky KU. Wickiver Garad We Norris Carvathvon McOtty Leroy Ans Jefferson Barracks Norrié Wickizer Helena Narvis Stith Hunt Wiekimer Wirkizer

Thief Sets Alarm Clock Up Victim Late for Work

Dee Moines May 31. Fieya Walery late for work after a thief altered his alarm clock. Walery told police the intruder removed items from his home and reset the clock to 8 am, causing the victim to oversleep.

Dee Moines Fieya Walery

Russia's severe jolt to London and Paris

London May 31. News despatches say Moscow rejected Britain's latest proposals, striking a severe blow to British and French hopes. Soviet Premier Molotov announced the rejection in Moscow, leaving little room for immediate compromise. Britain and France had expected a formula with Moscow, but the move prompted caution about further talks.

Fence proposal to guide elk herds into safer ranges

The Game Board will present plans at the mid summer meeting to build a nine foot fence along the Sun River country near Augusta. Warden James A. Werver led a survey on elk migration and argued the barrier would channel herds away from hunted lowlands, with farm country and a river corridor as target areas. If approved, the fence could alter elk movements during hunting seasons and push them toward higher, safer ranges.

Game Board Sy River Sita Fish and Gane James A. Werver Sun River Augusta AL Fy Commie Slam Plana Alent

Soviet Premier Rejects British French Pact In Speech

Moscow May 31 Premier Foreign Minister Vyacheslaff Molotoff rejected the latest British French pact proposal as inadequate while Stalin looked on and applauded. He left a slight opening for talks as Paris and London offered to hedge Moscow's $16. He urged a common front of peaceful nations but insisted Moscow's foreign policy be independent. This was his first speech since succeeding Maia Livinaff as foreign minister.

Moscow Joseph Stalin Vyacheslaff Molotoff Supreme Soviet Mototol Paris London Russia Bia Maia Livinaff

John Barrymore Placed Under Oxygen Tent

John Barrymore, the veteran screen star, was placed under an oxygen tent after suffering a heart attack Saturday. Doctors report he is improving, with plans for further treatment and possible appearances next Monday night.

John Barrymore Chirana Barymarr Athenod Dungan Actar Harssmore Barrie Tallyaand

Sparrows Attack Man and Wife in Heat Wave

Camden Nova Scotia May 1 reports a heat wave sparked a sparrow attack on a man and his wife near Magnolia and Hark Boulevard. Police noted the birds swooped and left feather marks on their arms as the couple sought shelter from the sweltering day.

Camden Magnolia and Hark] Boulevard

Blast injures dozens at Ohio school in mid afternoon

Explosion wrecks a two story grade school in Barhedon Ohio injuring 37 people including 53 children and four adults. Reports say three victims were not expected to live as hospital attendants described broken legs ribs burns and severe shock. The blast center is under investigation with continuation on page 2.7.

Barhedon Ohio PIA Recheck Frances Visher TS. White Mabelle Miller Alrea Tir Mila Kurt

Huge Opium Supply Seized by Federals

Norfolk scene reports federal agents seizing an opium shipment valued at about $100,000 hidden in peanut oil. Wong Ping, 15, president of the Chinese Merchants' association of Norfolk, is arrested on federal violation charges. Wong Ting, before U.S. Commissioner Brinkley, held on $20,000 bond. preliminary hearing set for Wednesday.

Norfolk Wong Ping Chinese Mercliials’ Association of Norfolk Wong Ting United States Harry Jt. Brinkley

Congress Urged To Insure Small Firm Loans

Washington May 3 Four members of Congress testified that private banks could unlock billions by insured loans to small businesses. Mead proposes a program through the Reconstruction Finance Corporation with terms similar to FHA mortgages to back loans up to 1 million per borrower at a maximum 4 percent interest repayable over 10 years. Pepper and others echoed calls for this measure to relieve credit constraints and spur employment.

Washington Congres Senate Natroncy Reconstruction Finance Corporation Federal Housing Administration Mead Uye Wyle Tellaw Freilitter Hip Bris Ger Pepper cD Ren 12 Jefferig UR NS. Jr Whon Pave Ipn Banka Popper Mort Business Wali

Britain’s King and Queen Leave Victoria for East Coast Return

King George VI and Queen Elizabeth depart Victoria after a Canada visit hailed as a successful royal tour. Thousands cheer as the couple sails toward the east coast aboard the royal yacht, escorted by Canadian forces. The voyage follows a celebrated stay in Vancouver and Victoria with public displays and a few weathered English-country touches.

Britain Little England East Coast

Germans Welcome Troops Returning From Spain in May

Berlin reports a large homecoming as 4 300 German soldiers who aided General Franco return from Spain. A Danish pact is signed signaling close ties with Denmark and potential shifts in Nordic policy. Goering greets troops in Hamburg while foreign minister von Ribbentrop signs a three article pact amid references to Roosevelt’s earlier call for nonaggression. Thousands gather at the port to honor the fighters, as Italian Legion units begin their journey home.

Spain Berlin Roosevelt Sitler Muanollni Miter Vomirits Denmark Latvia Estonia Norway Sweden Pinland Prine Pru Belgrade Paul Fernls Hamburg Ftrat Italian Legion Inaiem Germany

Former Physician At Fort Harrison Honored At Sewanee

The late Dr Benjamin Prayner, physician at Fort Harrison for nine years, will be memorialized with a bronze bust in the University of the South chapel at Sewanee Tennessee. Hampton-Sidney College graduates dedicated a tablet in his honor and the Medical College of Virginia will award a similar tribute soon.

Fort Waveiame Montana Sewanee Tenn Hkerjamin Prayns Tevington University of the South Hampten-sidney Fraysermas & Braduate Han Aicends Medical College of Virginia

Justice Manton To Take Stand In Own Behalf

New York May 31. Justice Manton plans to testify in his own defense as he faces charges from the recent case. His counsel called witnesses and prepared the docket, with several noted Democrats and public figures among the expected attendees. The proceedings will determine whether he takes the stand in this pivotal trial.

Justice Manton

Doctor Takes Life After Dope Charge

Dr BP Brooks, Skagit County physician, was removed this week after his arrest on narcotics charges. He killed himself at his home in Conner Washington today, following the allegations and official actions by county authorities.

Conner Wash Marais Matthaw Jarhoe BP. Brooks Skagit County County

Moseley Witness At Dies Hearing

Major General George Van Horn Moseley retired spent hours before the Dies committee insisting a Jewish led communist revolution threatens the country while denying antisemitic prejudice. He claimed Jews are an international ethia and a patriot at home second, praising extreme right groups as anti communism but urging no government overhaul. He suggested the president could use the executive power under a 1929 law to suppress the revolt. Continued on Page 107

Washington George van Horn Moseley Dies Committee Mazeley Ught Moseley Robert B. Hamondron Hall Moseley Taal

Collective death fears among Jews sent back to Nazis

Tiayana Cuba May 31 Captain Gunny Shhraeder of the German nor Balt Lids formed authorities today fearing a collective suicide pact among German Jewish refugees aboard a ship bound for Hamburg after being denied entry to Cuba. An edict aide of President Laredo Bru spent hours aboard the vessel probing reports that hundreds of refugees threatened self harm if the ship returned to Germany.

Tiayana Cuba Gunny Shhraeder Paskengork Hamburg Juan Enlever Maymir Laredo Bru

Dispute Over Lawn Sparks Fatal Shooting

In Suotonish a quarrel over a lawn led to Ole Biddlecomb shooting A G C Whyte in his flower bed. Biddlecomb then shot himself, killing himself. Whyte, an undertaker, was wounded and survived.

Suotonish Treaguen Am Layn Marabul O. D. Morse Ole Biddlecomb A. GC Whyte Biddlecomb Jawan

High School Graduation to Be Held Tonight

The largest class in school history, 140 seniors, will receive diplomas at 8 o clock in the Circle Center auditorium. Dr. Curia J. Wilson of the Montana State School of Mines will be principal speaker. The program includes the Creative Appreciation of Life's Opportunities, music by the high school orchestra, and various solos and readings. Principal W. W. Weil and T. H. MacDonald will award diplomas. officers of the graduating class are Sherman Lobe president and Betty Gunn treasurer. Colors are blue and silver. class sponsors are Miss Elwa Tore Hansen and Tate Peak.

Lonn High Archool Cirle Center Curia J. Wilson Montana State School of Mines Tuitto Payne Templaton Hel Jona Witt Brealda Ox-L Lorcises Lollown Maren Royal Ameloky Carrie Kell Rev. L. A Lon Schimpt Henry Schimpt Curtis JL. Whison School of Mines Auttr Chania T. H. MacDonald Bowrhatoes High Coor Orchestra Sherman Lobe Atal Murray May Marna Betty Gunp Dom Parks Etme Mijas Elwatore Hansen Tate Peak

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