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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1939

Page

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Tax Revision Plan Aims to Speed Federal Loans

Washington reports a new plan to assist small business via Federal Reserve loans as discussions intensify on expanding credit. Ernest G. Draper of the Reserve Board signals a requested legislative action to enlarge lending powers for banks. Secretary of Commerce Hopkins notes potential steps to mobilize capital now, with more details promised by the Waterman Master S Eyeles line.

Washington Federal Reserve Senate Ernest G. Draper Reserve Custom Anterim Gomimerce Enivel Ehair Neper

Submarine Thetis rescue efforts and tax debate in U S

Report pages recount faint tapping heard aboard submarine Thetis trapping 90 men as rescue fleets press on through night. later in Washington the Ways and Means Committee moves to limit hearings to corporate taxes and considers a flat 16 percent tax proposal from the Chamber of Commerce as Morgenthau's plan faces Congress.

Birkenhead England Thetis Admiralty Ife Artis Laver Washington House Ways and Means Committee Morgenthau Congress Lne Roonprest Congressionnal Vaughton Doughton United States Chamber of Commerce Treasury Howse Waya and Means Committee

Refugees From Nazi Terrorism Are Sent Back Mutiny Feared

Refugees from Nazi terror are sent back to edges of Western North after denial of entry to Cuba. German Jewish refugees aboard coal ship face uncertainty as Washington officials deny plans for entry to New York ports. Detected tensions rise among passengers amid fears of forced return and potential mutiny.

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Series of Tests Comprises Life Graduates Told

Twenty eleht students comprise me the graduating eliss of Cathe dea ugh school last night heared Merv dana Ay Teds warn iene Meat fubsive years Ost gaantensel wwlily shortHyye regularity the weekly avieces roanthly teets and scuiens fer requainitions in affordain rourse In Christian character and that here success and happiness would depend upon the answers they would give. The Hey Father Vertrout's ad frern was the principal talk of the reboot a third annual commence ment, when wag held in Sc. WMel ona'a cathedral. A large crowd all landed. The high school commencemen (mentioned on Page 10).

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One Time Big Mining Camp Comes 10 End Tererro MM Jima

The American Matais company, once a peak employer with a payroll over $1,000,000, halted operations at its mining center after copper ore deposits fell below profitable levels.

Tererro MM. Jima Into Aid

First Barn Burns and He Starts Fire Twice

In San Jose California a man set another fire after his first barn burned. He attempted to burn more grass to claim the second barn, but the effort failed at the central location, and a second barn burned. A packer named Belek was involved, and a karate incident occurred with hay slitting.

San Jose Calif Cantral Haried

Bankers Essay Contest Winners Named by Montana Officials

Kenneth Schurch a Powell County high school student led the honors list as winner of the bankers essay contest with 100 dollars while others received honorable mentions including From Billings and Roundup schools. Approximately two thousand Montana high school students participated, with finalists judged on practical banking topics. Continued on page 2.

Kenneth Schurch Powell County Banker’s AT Richard Caton Tank Noid Trust Coupiny Montana Hawkery Association Pette Wiiuners Anomation Kenneth Brhwrch Sone Deer Lodge Byxrell Jaceson Froid Avn Csytoylffede Fuminr Ailings Hgh School Billings Maynard Ramnen Cathedral Nigh Seieu Pontion Alesty Wayne Mountlor Lonepine High Pchool Lane Rosemary Imbert Merce Montana Te Nest Mwal Conteat Auin Comtest Afr Hubhard Ball Indy

Comedian Beet Wheeler Granted Separation From Wife

In Los Angeles on June 2 Rally Haines obtained a separation from comedian Beet Wheeler. Grief and worry over the actor's treatment were cited as factors, with her testimony describing emotional strain and the danger of a nervous breakdown.

Los Angeles Haines Sim Beet Wheeler

Byrd Urges U S to Secure Antarctic Interest

Washington June 2 AP Rear Admiral Richard E Byrd called for a government Antarctic expedition next fall to protect U S mineral rights and claims in Marie Byrd Land. President Roosevelt sought 340 090 for the venture under Dr Ernest Gruening, with Byrd and Dr Gruening testifying.

Washington Richard E. Byrd Antarctic Roosevelt Ernest J. Gruening Interior Department Territorial Division Byrd Pauifle Acternate Mont Stopx Aliquid Marie Byrd Land Germany Wendell Sea Nen

Children drown and injure as flood swallows creek

In a sudden flood, a three year old girl drowned while her four year old sister and another sister were badly injured. Norma Jean, Rarioy and Jayer Ann Gren sought refuge under a bridge with their brother Joan Thoman after being swept by ten foot water. One child remained missing and a boy was rescued unharmed.

Jenny Norma Jean Rairioy Jayer Ann Gren Meir Joan Thoman al Monta Mila Hunt Joyer Ann Narma Acan Shirley Jata Xopa Wan

Woman Stole Baby To Persuade Fiancé To Marry

A young woman abducted a baby to coerce her sweetheart into marriage. Police found the child unharmed the next morning and detained the suspect Beatrice Wood, age 2, and Frederick Rasier, 22, as investigators traced a convoluted tale of mistaken parentage and alleged health concerns. Detectives followed leads to drugstores and observed a blonde woman matching descriptions while pursuing clues.

Baby Sweetheart Noman Fene Mieks Ters Yenid Robin Wah Beatricy Wood Amd Frederick Rasiers Gorabd John Margare Mefrohan

Premature Birth Report For Roosevelts Wife

Mrs John Roosevelt wife of the president's youngest son was in a very weak condition tonight in Boston Lying In Hospital after delivery. The president's wife, formerly Anna Clark of Boston, arrived in the city this morning for the birth and remained under medical care as doctors reported the baby born premature.

Boston John Roocevelt Roosevelt

Skippy Receives Attendance Certificate at Mugene Field

Skippy the dog at At. Joseph Missouri earned an attendance certificate during graduation examinations at Mugene Field. The pet of Monies and Bob Prudic Kron, Skippy did not miss a day this year and attended even when younger dogs were at home.

At. Joseph Dune Avery Skippy Bob Prudic- Kron Mugene Field Ife

Pope Aims at Peace as European Leaders Pledge Calm

Pope Pius XII urged European leaders to keep the peace during a speech to cardinals in Otom City. He noted sympathy from Kurtortic governments and called for continued nonbelligerent efforts, stressing a united Catholic appeal for world-wide peace and prayers. He urged nations to examine their differences through diplomacy and avoid war.

Otom Juny Pius Miip Europe Xxmunanena Pope Plun Holy See Varloia Statismen Cermany Mary Heltatn Volum Vailecan United S Tatea Josenh P. Kennedy United States Tinndor Earonae Papa Minn

TWO CARROLL GRADUATES TO BE ORDAINED AT CATHEDRAL SERVICES

Two Carroll College graduates from Anaconda will be ordained priests at St Helena Cathedral today. Patrick Tonyndl and Alphonsa Gallas Reed, both 1938 grads, have completed four years at St Edward's Seminary Seattle and St Thomas Seminary Tarver. The ceremony begins at 8:20 am with Bishop Joseph Gilmore presiding and Carroll alumni assisting as deacons and ministers.

Janes Patrick Tonyndl Anatola del Alphonsa Gallas Bath Thontear Alunme Carrot College Iesoleum Renu Helena Joseph MM Gilmoer Welean Carenli Sun Fearon Rishon Giimara Revee Plammer WsKoira Thomas Ot. Finiion Titte Charles W. Mecarthy Tutle Crimming Mintetor Mans Allne Touran Anche Prient Carroll College Mumimer McCarthy St. Edward's Sralttie Ganon St.Thomas Seminary Tarver

E Heraldson Jubilee Pageant Committee Appoints Chairmen

Appomnnment of S. B. Morahion as chairman in charge of arrangements for the Jubilee Pageant to be presented during Ellonn’s Wymond Mubilen Awe 9%. Leater Ladle, executive dileutenant, Tehenraads for the pageant announce. Committees named include Makeup and Contmme chaired by Meloy and Water, Construction and Greenut chaired by J. Tucks Clements, Ticket and Raintking chaired by Rew, Beonario and Tutlh chaired by Jon G. Grawn, Talent chaired by H. Yo Herndixon. (Continued on Page 16)

S. B. Morahion Ng Eelonn Leater Ladle Diutenent Yonmitice Artoua Comaitiogs Pola Meloy Ton Water Moreneh Solving Angria Sanderron Wia Muth Florence Waterie Rotz Milton Andre F Avin Ann Tobin Tek Construction and Greenut J. Tucks Clements AL Ts DeKay Hrent J. Paimystet Feoree Tacoby Pan McGuinren Ticket and Reatink Aredin

Chicago lad starts on long trip on his own

Nilings June 2. Francia Petosa Isyrar-oll Chicago began a 1400 mile journey to visit his grandfather in Columbus Montana dressed in a Boy Scout uniform. Police halted him near the city at the request of relatives to prevent the trip from continuing without supervision.

Chicago Nilings Francia Petosa Columbua Mont Nadet Franela Wade Pollen Yu Lrchanr Iis Ghtrwell

Infant to travel solo to Europe may set record

One year old Leo Sehmits of Kansas City will travel alone aboard a ship to Cologne Germany with ship nurses supervising. He leaves to stay with grandparents for several months while his mother and other relatives are unavailable in the United States. The father chose the solo voyage to avoid leaving him with strangers.

Nini Ana

Police Auto Tags Illinois Parking Fines in Kansas City

City campaign records show Director William M. Boyle ordering a police patrol car to ticket for illegal parking. Cecil Gardner and Charles Shaw were cited and required to pay a $3.50 penalty.

Kansas City Jungs B—Jap Pace William M. Boyle Niegel Parking Cecil Gardner Charles Shaw

Germany Sures Yugoslavia Will Unite With Axis

Berlin reports Prince Paul of Yugoslavia aims to keep Belgrade neutral while signaling to Berlin that Yugoslavia could aid the Axis in the Balkans. The regent’s five day visit included a state dinner where Germany pledged to recognize Yugoslav freedom and independence, while London Paris' plan to encircle Germany and Italy remains disputed.

Berlin Tung Paul Yugoslavia Germany Balkans Trance London Paris Pau Peter Belgrade Thia Nis Rabhatuahrer Umea Fookrar

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