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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1932
Page
1
Washington June 2 A conference report on the war time revenue bill was completed tonight as lawmakers, amid budget debates, seek to fund government needs. The measure faces final passage with negotiations centering on wartime economic policy and worker protections.
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Washington June 2 vast administration program to combat unemployment and destitution was introduced in congress today as two cabinet members denounced relief plans. Bills proposed include a 300 million dollar fund for relief to states and 1.5 billion dollars additional borrowing power for the National Finance corporation to back loans to create jobs, while Secretaries Milla and Hurley argued democratic public works bond financed programs would be wasteful and slow to raise employment.
Guy E. La Follette longtime Helena journalist and first city editor of The Independent died Friday morning after a stroke. He had worked at The Independent since 1913 and held roles at Des Moines Register and Tribune, Sioux City Journal, and other papers before returning to Helena. survived by brothers Ralph and Fred, sister Maude Waterbury, and nieces Kathryn and Joan Waterbury. His career included a World War era commission and presidential elector in 1920. He was born in Sutton Nebraska and lived much of his life in the West performing newspaper work and political involvement.
Actress Helen Hayes is entangled in an alienation suit surrounding her role in Good Fairy. The case centers on claims by Lyon Frink and Charles MacArthur’s divorce and a disputed birth. Gerald T Wiley confirms filing a declaration while seeking alimony adjustments and misconduct findings.
Washington reports the final chapter of the Maraing administration oil scandal case. Within five minutes, Judge James M. Proster granted the government's request to drop indictments against Albert Te Bail, Tarry P. Slncindr, Minard T. Doheny, and Edward L. Doheny Jr.
Tokyo June 2 Viscount Makoto Sala stated there is absolutely no danger of war between Japan and the Soviet Union. He noted the Japanese government has repeatedly asserted no war threat exists. The premier also presides over the foreign office and made the remark amid ongoing diplomatic talks.
Tam many Wall shows loyalty to Mayor Walker as Tamany leaders reject calls for ouster. The party backs Walker amid questions over his port authority ties and claims no wrongdoing has been found in the Seabury inquiry. Seabury traveled to Pennsylvania to deliver an address while Roosevelt reportedly did not seek a transcript of the mayor's testimony.
In Los Angeles on June 3 two ia threatening notes were turned over to district attorney investigator Mayney Matthews. One letter demanded 10000 to spare Maria Dietrich daughter of Marlena Dietrich and threatened her life. the other demanded 5000 to spare Harry Muller son of Mrs Muller and threatened his life. The notes were crafted from torn word phrases symbols and pictures arranged in writing squares.
Washington reports the United States would attend a Lausanne London adjourned meeting if it discusses how world economic conditions can improve. The offer followed Western state requests for silver’s inclusion in any international talks. The U S previously declined participation in the Langane meeting, deeming it driven by reparation and war debt concerns.
Washington June 2 Creation of Recovery Committee of the United States proposed in the house by Representative Black New York. Members would include President Weav er Far President Calvin Coolidge and ex governor Alfred E Smith and would focus on economic rehabilitation of the nation. The committee would also include a pro democratic representative and one republican senator chosen by their party caucuses.
Ten candidates, including James J. Trett and Ratpt J. Anderson, filed petitions seeking Democratic nominations for state treasurer and supreme court justice. W. O. McCormack, former lieutenant governor, ran for governor on the Republican ticket. Mark J. Fitzgerald and Lee Dennis also filed for federal and other offices in the state.
Grant Falls June 2. Nelson of the Stockmen's bank of Cngende was elected president of Market Ilya of the Montana Bankers association at the annual district conference here today. He succeeds N. P. Matthews of Stanford. John A. Sanderson of Lewistown was named vice president. Bankers of district one, including northern Montana counties, also met but delayed officer elections.
Dozens of streams in Nebraska overflowed after a drenching rain that soaked most areas. Strong winds uprooted trees and damaged buildings, with Shelton hit hard. Tornadoes last week killed two near Cornell, while Ord and Lauria residents sought shelter as storms raged.
In Hillsboro Oregon investigators probe the death of Mrs Elizabeth Kaether mother of a woman pastor. A shovel planted under a bed and a pale wood plank found near the basement parsonage sparks murder theories while coroner and district attorney study the case. Neighbors note her age and prior health issues including a stroke and depression.
Reports from Washington indicate war veterans marching on the capital may be organized by communist groups. About 600 housed in vacant buildings and 900 more said to be moving through charity houses pace the city as officials fear larger numbers. Contingents left Camden New Jersey Wilmington Delaware Jamestown North Dakota and Pittsburgh en route east and south. A delegation of 800 including Detroit units secured transport at Cleveland after New York Central rail officials refused to block freight boarding. Continued on Page 10.
Chicago June 2 Predic tion that half a million Chicagoans face starvation unless federal aid is procured was voted to President Hoover by telephone today by business and civic leaders. The Illinois Emergency Relief commission warned dwindling finances will close relief stations after Saturday night. Reynolds said it feeds 111,000 families, or 506,000 persons, at $28 a month and these people have nowhere else to obtain food.
Former Idaho Governor David W. Davis and top executives from Minneapolis district joined Montana field agents in Billings to review farm credit efforts. About 4.5 million dollars in steel loans were arranged for Treasure State farmers, as George W. Manning and Fred Hodgeson led state and regional participants. State Senator James Griffin also attended the conference, praising Montana’s strong agricultural prospects.
Billings June 2. C. W. Crawford a Pryor farmer on trial for participating in the Farmers state bank holdup at Worden told a district court jury he did not take part. He said he drove to his ranch on the day of the robbery and offered a differing account of his movements.
In Flagstaff Arizona on June 2 a house fire killed three young children. Bertha Rose, Gladys Mae, and Lyon Allen Henson, ages unknown, were the offspring of Mr and Mrs R E Henson. The blaze destroyed their parents' residence and the victims perished in the flames.
In Hilo Hawaii on June 2 William Nunes and his girlfriend leaped into a gulch near the Halemau mau firepit of Kilauea after an apparent killing. Hawaiian park rangers found their bodies on a ledge 800 feet below the brink of the crater. Margeret Enos a high school student rejected Nunes marriage proposal and was present when he seized her sister's home at gunpoint demanding she depart with him. The singer Mrs Manuel Furtado wrestled with Nunes but he shot her in the hand and fled with the woman.
Great Falls June 2. Ernest A. Weigand 05 escaped from a hospital, shot himself in the head and died tonight. He suffered a paralytic stroke and had been confined to the hospital for some time. He had been a rancher in the district for many years. His ex wife lives in Missoula.
The Montana fish and game commission voted to discontinue publishing Wild Life, the department’s official organ, after four years of service and favorable reception. Lack of finances cited. court dispute over bounty fund contributions to continue to be retained. Deputy dismissed amid questions about financial relations with the department.
Bertin June 2—Chancellor Franz von Papen vows no change in Germany’s foreign policy after taking oath before President Paul von Hindenberg. Cabinet to draft policy declaration for the Reichstag reading next Tuesday. Reichstag dissolution expected to block non confidence vote ahead of the reparations conference at Lausanne on June 16.
Cenray Texas. Kendall, 22, was acquitted by a jury in a case charging the murder of Brownlee and Murtha. Kendall, a motion picture projectionist for a traveling minstrel show, was tried specifically for Brownlee’s murder, with robbery alleged as the motive by prosecutors.
A heavy rainstorm struck Mateja village in Dobridja district killing ten people and injuring seven. The disaster caused extensive property damage and a large loss of cattle. Local authorities reported widespread impact across the area.
Democratic National Committee chair Shouse ridiculed Republican prohibition pledges and urged a referendum approach. He criticized party leaders and stated Democrats favor a nationwide vote while noting no firm plan from Nicola Murray Butler and anti-Prohibition factions. The exchange touched on the Republican convention leadership and party platform.
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