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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1941

Page

11

Helena Independent advertising notices and policy summary

The Helena Independent notices its use of Associated Press content, distribution through the Helena post office, telephony, and subscription rates. It outlines carrier delivery charges, mail rates, and inclement notice procedures, plus responsibility limits for advertisements and proof policies.

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Campaign to authorize Helena school bond for Broadwater Emerson Jefferson districts

Citizens debate a May 6 vote on a $160,000 bond to replace aging school buildings in Helena. Despite strong support, turnout failed to meet the 40 percent threshold, jeopardizing the plan. A new vote looms with sites under consideration near the Capitol and Broadway Dakota. Proponents argue safety, ownership, and traffic concerns favor nearby land.

Helena Broadwater Emerson Jefferson Montana State Capitol Jefferson School Broadway Dakota State House

Helena Parks Plan Summer Playgrounds Open Date

Helena recreation director Robert Westfall sets June 15 as the playground openings through August 16 at Helena high athletic field Beattie park pool and Civic center. Trained supervisors run daily activities except weekends with games hikes dancing and evening tennis volleyball badminton. Public supervision of play noted as growing with more working mothers.

Robert Westfall Helena Helena High School Beattie Park Northern Pacific Depot Civic Center

Light from a single machine on armor piercing bullet work

A five ton automatic screw machine for armor piercing bullets runs 24 hours a day for two and a half days to supply enough bullets for one 50 cal machine gun for one hour. This glimpse shows the vast scale of industrial effort needed in defense.

Conception of Needs and Cost in Nazi and British Efforts

The remark discusses estimating how many of these will be needed and at what cost, noting Nazi initiation years ago and Britain’s difficulty in catching up. It reflects strategic considerations on resources and procurement in a historical context.

Chemistry For Farms: New Uses for Surplus Crops Highlight Efforts

The federal government funds four regional labs employing up to 1,000 chemists to expand chemistry in farming markets. Dr Henry G Knight of the Department of Agriculture, honored by the American Institute of Chemists, leads the Bureau of Agricultural Chemistry. The bureau sharpens starch uses from sweet potatoes and creates dyes aiding cotton, with North Carolina advancing pickle industry methods. It pursues soybean applications in plastics enamels paints and varnishes.

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Shrinking Oceans and Bombing Fears Across Coastlines

The article notes 21 American flying fortresses flew from California to Hawaii in about 14 hours, sparking jitters along both Atlantic and Pacific coasts. It argues oceans are shrinking and warns Americans to prepare for potential enemy air attacks near coastal regions.

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North America readies vast grain storage to feed world

A survey by the Department of Agriculture notes 60 million bushels of new farm storage under construction in the United States and another 60 million in temporary Canadian terminals. Texas plans 11 million, Kansas 10 million, and Oklahoma 6 million more, with end-of-year totals likely to exceed current projections. Kansas will hold 125 million bushels by July 1, mixing new space with old stocks. the region underlines North America as a vast bread-grain storehouse and a potential aid to an underfed world once Europe’s totalitarian threat is removed.

Department of Agriculture United States Canada Southwest Texas Kansas Oklahoma North American North America Europe New World Jamestown Virginia Aaron Buryan Alexander Hamilton Eantence Frankfort Kentucky Meaito Arizona New Mexico James Gadsden Speiser Sir Anthony Eden Aulbway Eden Durham England Casey Ernest Lawrence Thayer San Francisco Examiner Erog Metropolitan Museum of Art Tate Janet Scudder

Thanksgiving date change sparks mixed feelings and gratitude

The Christian Science Monitor remarks that Thanksgiving should remain a religious holiday with its true values. It notes the earlier date was tied to commerce and retail gains, and that restoring the traditional third Thursday may end bickering and confusion.

Roosevelt White House Christian Science Monitor

Pupil transport system a decade without major accidents

Washington reports that the rural schools ride a banner year for pupil transport safety with 100,000 school buses and as many drivers moving over 3,000,000 children daily. The vast system covers over 1,040,000 miles weekly, prioritizing safety amid consolidation, road conditions, and evolving vehicle standards.

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Speech Fragments Mark Hope for New Era in UAT Readiness

The quote list shows R. F. Thomas praising Ford's labor election win and urging swift progress, while Pope Pius XII warns against dangerous laxity in dress and must be unwavering in standards. Navy Secretary Knox calls for nationwide sacrifice, matching any prior generation.

President defines policy to defend Western Hemisphere

The president declares that no other course remains than defending the Western Hemisphere against Nazi aggression. He argues a transatlantic threat requires immediate measures to deter an attack before it forms, detailing the Bismarck pursuit as proof of the necessity of strong naval and air bases and coordinated defenses across Europe and Africa.

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Answers to Questions from The Helena Independent

A reader column presents brief Q and A on varied topics. It cites answers about Einstein and Elsa, Crete natives occupations, Copperheads badges, 1918 naval comparisons, durable book bindings, long sieges, pineapple naming, and Crisfield Maryland as the crab capital.

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