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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1941
Page
4
An arrow struck Colyin White’s porch with a skull and bones note demanding $18 or else at 7 p.m. The spree continued with several more arrows and messages, but no one picked up the threats. The reports describe a disturbing sequence of extortion attempts targeting residents.
Washington reports extend defense controls on oil and copper use and create an office to ensure civilian and military fuel needs. Reports say some army pilots may resign to fight in China. no official comment. Senator Byrd accuses lease lend aid to Britain of delivering only minimal materials, citing a Burns letter. Ickes named petroleum coordinator to meet gas needs and curb transport price hikes. gasless Sundays proposed. Copper, a staple in homes, placed under government crack down.
The Green Horn Mountain Demonstration club met at Mrs. Percy Butler’s West Main Street home with 14 members and two guests. Officers elected for the year included President Jean De Bree, Vice President Percy Butler, and Secretary-Treasurer Bill Weathers. Lillian Stone spoke on manners and county council activities.
Wisconsin's capital area conducts a scout drive collecting aluminum for recycling. Volunteers report strong participation from local troops and schools, with turnout at multiple collection points across the region.
Madison Wisconsin May 31. Boy Scouts aided by Office of Production Management gather from Madison households a huge scrap aluminium pile. Officials estimate it could fuel test programs and manufacturing studies, while Montana students receive similar fellowships. St Mary’s Guild and Helena teachers on vacation also feature in local notices and upcoming St Louis trip plans.
Richard Aman, 19, a Northwestern University sophomore and militia member, was shot by his father Al Aman, a federal narcotics agent, early today after the father mistook a shadow on the second floor for a prowler. Richard, badly wounded, told his dad it was not his fault as he collapsed in his arms.
President Roosevelt nominates five Montana postmasters for Arlee Kenneth LeCompte Havre George A Wright New Deal Abbie J Yandell Ryegate Guy B McClarren White Sulphur Springs Marvin E Corckill the nominations announced from Washington on May 31.
A confused report from London notes King and Queen planning a weeklong spread of visits and duties. The account mentions Minister Lord Woolton and a Ministry visit with unclear remarks about aiding the poor. The passage ends with garbled phrasing about sneezing and respiratory relief.
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