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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1938

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Border violations cited as Czechoslovak plane activity reported

Berlin dispatch from Deutsches Nachrichtenbureau says a Czechoslovak gendarmerie plane fired near the German border, over Troenzs wilde region, with aircraft seen near Oberwiesenthal and Hamper-Oberwiesentha. The report comes as Berlin blames Prague for escalating tensions tied to Sudeten German issues amidDiplomatic strains. A Czech parliament member faces treason charges in Praha alongside routine detentions of travelers near military zones including a British associate of Hitler.

Berlin Deutsches Nachriechtenbuere Annabert Samy Troentzswilde Kraft Posits Ny Rarerenstein Hamper - Oberwiesentha Oberwiesenthal Eduardo Frenes Czechoslovakia England France Germany Praha Duns 2 iPr Vlastislav Kilma Czech National Union Atformer Konrad Henlain Wader Miss Utillity Freeman-Milford Adolf Hitler Guding Wiam FL Thuiff Chicago

Flood control funds set at 87 667 thousand dollars

The Senate approved a compromise war department nonmilitary appropriation bill sending it to the White House. The measure would make 87 667 available for flood control. In New York, stage actor David W. Wall, known for leading melodrama roles, died after a half century on stage.

Washington Senate War Department House New York David W. Wall

Alleged injustice to woolmen told in Semiate's probe

Washington reports a senate committee heard from special investigator Henry de Mott about Silberman and Sons, a Chicago wool firm, selling growers' consigned wool at an average 28.5 cents per pound while earning over 28 cents for its own wool in most years, with total discrepancy around 153,000 dollars in 1925. The firm’s attorney argued price determinations depend on broader factors, and a full price inquiry is planned at a later hearing.

Washington Senate Chicago Henry de Mott Silberman and Sons Frowers Montana Ne Mott Colorado Idaho Dakotas Wyoming Theodore Remer

Improper Swearing Sparks Courtroom Outburst in Riverside

Riverside California transcript shows Joe Baker of Los Angeles testifying in superior court when asked how his memory is. He answers with a heated remark prompting a contempt warning of 225 and a rebuke by Judge Ames. Baker's demeanor lightens for the rest of the session as the hearing continues. The report also notes the Atlantic Clipper test flight in Seattle and the death of former Swedish foreign minister Knut Wallenberg at 85.

Riverside Calif UPI Baker Los Angeles Superior Court Taray G. Ames

Wallace cites public grievance over Chief Justice Hughes ruling

Washington June 2 Secretary of Agriculture Wallace lodges two grievances against Chief Justice Hughes over a pre New Deal case and related remarks He argues the second grievance targets the judicial spirit and calls for administrative orders to follow due process with subordinate evidence reports and citizen response before any order is issued

Washington Wallace Justine Mughes Justie Dhen Mr. Wallace Mughas Uderstand Hughes Wallacelor Epen

Army of Men Searching for Kidnapped Child in Princeton Florida

About 2 000 volunteers and police scoured an 80 square mile area around Princeton Florida as a child kidnapp ing case sparked repeated rumors of a break. F B I and local authorities questioned several individuals including John Campbell and Rayburn as a reward was raised for the ransom leads. Volunteers turned in items from the woods while Red Cross kitchens served meals and divers searched wells and pits along Biscayne Bay and the everglades fringe.

Princeton Flu Fue 2 Jimmy Cash South Florida L. C. Coleman Little Princeton Red Cross Biscayne Bay Everglades Ishmael Cash

Japanese Relief Drive Crosses Yellow River

Chinese lines report Japanese forces attempting to break the siege around Doihara by crossing at Chengliukow ford north of Tau tong. A Japanese army spokesman said Doihara’s troops are bottled up but fighting to hold the line as reinforcements move toward Lanleng and Lin ho.

Yellow River Doihara Shanghai Chengliukow Ford Tautong Tient Ten Keni Doihara Japan Lawrence Manchuria Unihara Yellow Yatking Chin Ssaorted Japannras Kwelteh Lanleng Linho Lunghai Kunchuechuang Lanfengg

Protest to Japan Brings Results in Restitution Demands

Washington June 2. Japan acted swiftly in response to the American note demanding restitution of American property in China and the return of American business men and missionaries. In Shanghai, Consul General Lockhart reported rapid steps including passes for returning missionaries to Nanking and the reopening of two high schools of the American Southern Baptist mission in the Chapei district.

Washington Jime Japan United States China Frank P. Lockhart Shanghai Nanking Lockhart American Southern Baptist Mission Chapei

Oil Firms Fined in U S Court Near Madison

Thirteen major oil companies and 11 of their officials were fined a total of 394000 for illegally fixing profit margins for midwestern independent gasoline jobbers. Nine other companies and eight individuals pled not guilty and will go to trial September 24.

Madison Wis Patrick T. Steng Mid‘western

Barker Guilty of Manslaughter in Edith Cummings Slaying

Julia Barker sat in county jail awaiting sentence after a circuit court conviction of manslaughter for the January 15 slaying of her friend and former business partner Edith Mae Cummings. She refused food and would see no visitors after the verdict was read.

Detroit Julia Barker Edith Mae Cummings

Coroner’s Jury Charges Kunze With Double Slaying

Three Forks Montana June 3 a coroner s jury charged John Kunze 69 with shooting to death his half brother mayor August Kunze and August s wife Louise at their home last night The verdict said both deaths were caused by gunshot wounds inflicted by John Kunze while witnesses testified about seeing a man with a rifle near the house and the shooter s confession is noted in the report continuation on page 12

Three Forks John Kunze August Kunze August Louise Gallatin Groves

Mine Blast Toll of Death May Be Nine

Seven men were killed and seven others believed trapped after a Volpe Coal mine explosion near Scranton Pennsylvania. Rescue crews with gas masks searched the sloping shaft for others believed inside. two miners were known to be in the mine at the time.

Scranton Volpe Coal Company

Wage Hour Bill May Fix Very Low Minimum

Washington June 2 MPs and lawmakers debated wage hour reform as a conference committee haggled to bridge house and senate proposals. A 25 cent per hour bedrock minimum was proposed with no industry exempt, plus a 44 hour week absolute standard limiting exemptions. The panel sought a compromise reflecting both bills while preserving core standards.

Washington Senate-House

Final Vote On Bill Held Back In Senate

Senate leaders delayed bringing the administration relief bill to a vote as debate loomed. Majority Leader Barkley ended the session mid-evening amid prospects of passage of the $3,422,006,000 measure tomorrow after a two vote win against an amendment targeting WPA employees. Earlier, the chamber rejected a bid to bar using PWA funds for new utility plants duplicating private systems. Continued on Pages 2.

Washington Senate Barkley Hateh W.P.A P.W.A

Helena High School graduates hear Klemme address

Dr H G Klemme of Carlton College Northfield delivered the 35th Helena High commencement speech titled The Enemy Within. He warned civilization is endangered by internal disturbances like hate fear greed and revenge rather than external forces. The 1938 class, second largest, heard the address at Shrine Temple auditorium with Templeton presiding.

Helena High School H. G. Klemme de BH. G. Klemme Carlton Cotlegs Northfield Minn Shrine Temple Rie Templeton Klemme

British effort to end conflict in Spain intensifies

London reports Britain seeks a truce in Spain after months of bloc bickering among major powers. Jose Aguirre backs outside mediation but cautions toward a statement in five to six days. Russia agrees to send commissions to Spain to remove 10 000 volunteers from each side while demanding strict Leg control and refusing to cover Russian withdrawal costs. The British foreign office studies an armistice but warns withdrawal must be arranged and both sides must agree.

London Adrawal Nemen Europe Great Britain Spain Paris Jose Antonio Aguirre Banque Republic Aguirre Tussie Bovirt Russia Eers Gootwill Samuel Kagan Legan

Rebels' Spain drive stalls as government recaptures frontier fronts

Hendaye France June 2 insurgent advance toward the Teruel Valencia highway slows under stronger government resistance. Many sectors of the mountainous front guarding the Mediterranean route have seen government counter offensives in the last two days retake territory from Franco's forces.

Hendaye France Teruel-Valencia Mediterranean Franco

Peru and Ecuador clash in boundary gunboat incident

Quito reports two Peruvian gunboats fired on civilians in a disputed boundary region and withdrew. The exact location was not disclosed. The long standing border dispute spans jungle terrain east of the Pacific Andes.

Quito Ecuador Pert

President Roosevelt Addresses Naval Academy Grads at Annapolis

President Roosevelt awarded diplomas to 495 midshipmen at Annapolis after urging graduates to study world problems. The ceremony in Dahlgren hall featured white uniforms and flag bunting as families and guests watched, with Rear Admiral Wilson Brown introducing the president who urged graduates to remain well rounded in knowledge.

Naval Academy Grads Annapolis Roosevelt Navy Naval Academy Dahlgren Midshipmen Bron Wilson Brown Caid

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