Helena Independent Daily Ad Rates and Policy Notes
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Indepot Publishing Company, Inc
Helena
Law Rigkem
Associated Prean
Associated Press
Helens
Montana
Wilcopter
Daly
Dundey
Nue
Conth MM Agvones Ieee E Eta
Eee
Ravasenn Enema Vanes
Dally
Buddy
Malla Montana
Mal Out of
United States
Aserere Peereere
Independent
Anpeat
Defense Training and Labor Pulse of Industry Survey
A National Defense committee survey of NAM shows an overwhelming majority of defense firms training workers for advanced roles. Most trainees are current staff. 3 percent overall provide such training. Ninety six percent already in defense production. 32 percent pressed to meet earlier contract dates. Sixty percent operate six days a week to boost output. Labor data cover about 96,000 workers. 55 percent report skilled labor shortages, 8 percent foresee 24 seven week strain. Sixty four percent trust industry capacity to meet national defense needs. urged to minimize labor disputes to curb delays.
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National Defense Committee
National Association of Manufacturers
Iron and Steel and Machinery Industries
S—Stxty
Wilhelm's Twilight and the Kaiser Mythic Legacies
The passage argues the twilight of Wilhelm Hohenzollern would have spared Europe greater misery than Nazi rule. It contends the Kaiser era was not extremist, Germany’s domination could have been milder, and the ex-Kaiser acted aloof while not a Hitlerite, contrasting public blame on Kaiser figures.
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Wilhelm Hohenzollern
Wilhelm
Europe
Hitler
Kaiser
Junkers
P T A Critiques Children Papers At Meeting In Boston
The National Parent Teacher Association warned against publications circulating to children that depict sex, abduction, horror, and lurid color. Chicago director H M Mulberry urged defense of democracy and safe materials, noting local laws often curb such content and suggesting parental pressure on dealers.
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National
Parent-Teacher Association
Boston
H. M. Mulberry
Chicago
Reading and Library Service Committee
Government Block Sale Proposal Hints Profit Sharing
A brief advocating a block-sale system argues government use could yield profits for all. The statement suggests entering the block system to distribute gains widely, though specifics are limited to a general economic proposal.
Mayor La Guardia Outlines Civil Defense Plan for All Adults
The New York mayor unveils a voluntary civilian defense program aimed at training everyone over 14 for defense work. He describes a vast structure with divisions for public safety, health and medical training, engineering, shelter and food, plus warning services. Costs and practicality are questioned as war uncertainty lingers.
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la Guardia
New York
Office
Dr Porterfield’s odd tips on marriage at TCU
A Texas Christian University class by Dr A L Porterfield on marriage and family life presents three “ways to get rid of a wife.” He cites flicking cigarette ashes, leaving four rusty razor blades on the bathroom floor, and coming home late as causes for divorce. The text notes the ideas are mild and dated and mocks them as out of step with modern times.
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A. L. Porterfield
Texas Christian University
Isaak Walton
Dr. Portarfield
Plane Photography Aids British War Efforts With New Flash Camera
British flyers employ an American developed camera to photograph enemy works from the air. Magnesium powder flash creates a five mile square glare that triggers the camera shutter and advances plates, with exposures developed in flight and sent to bombers for immediate use on targets. The method favors night operations over daylight, potentially altering air reconnaissance practices.
War disrupts wine trade and census growth in brief notes
American wine demand now 93 percent of U S consumption while French champagne shipments to America fell from 170000 gallons in early 1940 to 13200 gallons during a wartime period. Census Bureau estimates U S population at 233000000, 1200000 more than in 1940, challenging static growth perceptions.
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France
America
Yis
Casablanca
Martinique
N.H.A. Service
United States
Census Bureau
Hhat
Modern Homestead Plan Expands Across the States
Washington May 28 The modern homestead plan begun in 1933 aims to resettle thousands in suburban and rural areas with small loans and government housing. About 18,420 families across 148 projects gain shelter and income through diverse layouts including Greenbelt towns near Washington Cincinnati and Milwaukee demonstrating new community planning and cooperative farming despite high costs and ongoing taxpayer support.
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Washington
United States
Washington, D. C
Cincinnati
Omo
Milwaukee
Wis
Mately
Voices in the era spark confusion over roles and opportunity
The passage gathers quotes from figures like William N. Howard, Newady Morris, Mrs. Agnes M. Mulligan, and Alexander Woollcott. They discuss education, advertising, industrial opportunity, gender roles, and national identity amid uncertainty. The tone reflects early 20th century debate.
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Heax Pomenno
William N. Howard
New York
2. H. May & Co
America In Her Own Right By Walter Lippmann
Walter Lippmann argues the United States risks strategic isolation if Britain falls and Hitler prevails. He warns against appeasement and urges resolute action to sustain Atlantic sea power, deter Japan, and pursue a balanced pacific settlement while maintaining independent U.S. leadership in world affairs. The piece critiques isolationist tendencies and outlines strategic options with Britain, Japan, and China, urging unified restraint and strength.
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America
Ilf
Hitler
United States
Rencé
Norway
France
North America
Great Britain
South America
Atlantic
Britain
Europe
British Isles
Africa
the Atlantic
Hemisthere
Japan
Russia
Toklo
North Americas
Colonel Lindbergh
Thay
Lindbergh
Germany
Passton
Japaneas
Australia
Netherlands
China
IWE
Far East
British
Autorgan
Bebet
Pacific
Carly Hitler
Shang
Briain
West
British Commonwealth of Nations
Spain
New York
Answers to Questions From The Helena Independent
A reader quiz from The Helena Independent presents questions and concise answers on topics from Birmingham’s nickname to beauty spending, early U S school flags, Swinburne poetry, and historic ballpark streaks. It lists figures like 267,082 population in 1940 and 298,260,440 dollars spent on hosiery, noting Niblo’s Garden closure in 1895.
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Birmingham
Cit
HS. A
Census Bureau
M. BP. A
Catamount Hill
Colrain
Massachusetts
Garden of
Proserpins
Algernon Swinburne
Niblo
New York City
Chicago Cubs
United States
W. R. B. A. Niblo
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Wilhelm’s
P.T.A
Kids’ Papers
Herblock
Haskin
Autoceiek
Los Angeles Times
Scanlan
Buffalo Evening News
Sonny
Roosevalt
I Hayes
Newady Morris
N.Y
Agnes M. Mulligan
England
Alexander Woollcott, Weiter
By Walter Lippmann
Uuzi
Atelantis
Gailbreith
Q. Why
Alabama
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