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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1938
Page
5
May set Helena weather records as the sixth wettest month since 1580 with 6.3 inches of precipitation. Meteorologist WoL Mang han notes May 1927 was the wettest on record at 6.7 inches. Snowfall reached 4.9 inches, and no killing frosts occurred.
Spectators watched as a five ton steel vault door for Helena's new Federal Reserve Bank building was moved from Edwards Street to the Lawrence and Park site. A truck slipped on a street fault, delaying placement while workers rolled the door into the building under night lights. Observers kept vigil as crews toiled to inch the vault onto its tracks and into position, marking a red letter day for kibitzers.
A Soviet era sweepstakes tale strands valet Carl Carlson amid a wealth surprise. The radio link from Odesen confirms a prize of 3150000 in the Derby. Ambassador Joseph E Tavis is named in the unfolding fiction as a beneficiary.
Members of Montana's water conservation board met in a routine business session yesterday at the Capitol. Roy Kelly, officer manager, said only the usual board business was transacted at the session yesterday.
Great Falls and Spokane report a meteor flash and smoke trail seen across Western Montana and northern Idaho around 8 p m local time. Witnesses described a ball of fire and a long tail, with smoke visible from Augusta to Spokane and reports extending into Lewiston Idaho. Weather officials noted the column reaching about 10 000 feet and lasting minutes before fading near Benchitarh.
The brother of Kunze surrendered without resistance at a window by Sheriff Westlake and Sheriff Larry Wei of Butte County. Degrees murder charges were anticipated. an inquest was planned for the Kunze home in Three Forks at 7:30 pm on Thursday. Police found rifles and shotguns at the home, all loaded, with no clear motive. residents said there had been a quarrel but offered no reason for the shooting.
Helena High School prepares for 1938 commencement with 165 graduates eyed as final exams proceed. Payne Templeton to preside. program includes processional, invocations, songs, an address by H G Aleming, and performances by the high school orchestra and chorus.
Ottawa tune 1 pre as Canadian press report a decline in Canadian business over past months due largely to influence of U S on Canadian thoughts and actions. FC Brown of Vancouver says fear of U S events depressed Canadian activity, urging Canadian independence and bold action in own affairs. Washington Secretary Wallace says no comment on supporting any candidate for Iowa Senate race.
Reports describe a search for clues in a kidnap case near Annapolis involving a ransom and a Cash family. Authorities questioned MF Branton and two youths, with arrests or detentions at several locations. A photograph tied to the ransom was found aboard a platform, and divers were urged as teams retraced the scene and inspected pits along limestone quarried areas. President Roosevelt to award naval academy diplomas the next day as graduates begin life at sea.
Seattle June 1 AP A giant four engine flying boat named the Atlantic Clipper sits at anchor in Elliott Bay awaiting its first flight. Test pilot Eddie Allen checked the motors and reported they were turning properly for the planned Pacific to transoceanic route. The 42½ ton craft is designed for up to 72 passengers on long ocean voyages as fleet plans point to a San Francisco to New Zealand service once operation begins.
Vital statistics list births to Mutr and St Nennis families at St Peters and St Inlings hospitals, plus a Gradin family birth at Walnut Street. Also notices funeral services for Arguat R Schopler, longtime Helena Eagles steward, with service details and cemetery plan. Also report on New York sea instruction in Sunday schools and tougher marriage rules proposed by United Lutheran synod group.
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