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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1939

Page

3

King and Queen Enjoy Outing in Canadian Wilds

Royal couple King George VI and Queen Elizabeth journeyed from Jasper National Park to Edmonton for a prairie visit. A six boat schedule limited touring, as 64,000 fans lined Portage Avenue cheering the royal pair. The Edmonton stop highlighted the open gateway to Canada’s far north with large crowds, camera interests, and a sense of historic airfield activity tied to Arctic flights.

Edmonton Alberta Jane George VI Queen Elizabeth Prairies Jalna Wheir Roya Owly Jasner National Markt Trowder Jasper Rasy Viet Andy Hdmonten Portage

Former Washington policeman held on morals charge

A former Washington police sergeant, 43, was ordered held in the grand jury on a morals charge after a marriage to his distant relative’s daughter and an earlier ceremony in Baltimore. The FBI investigated an arson fire at a nearby residence affecting a baby and the case involved grand jury actions and custody details.

Wasnington Washington Grand Jury Needham C.turnage Shon T Turnare the Edge Natailo Abe Haeel Ure Federal Bureau of Investigation Walatin Colmar Manor Baltimore Waahsaginn

Divers Recover Hope Amid Thells Submarine Disaster

Reports from divers described the rescue effort after the Thells submarine tragedy. Four survivors were rescued from the submerged vessel, with reports of others dying as crew attempted to reach the surface. Courtship of hope faded as the admiralty announced chances of saving the ten men had diminished, while families gathered at the docks.

Fehomt Admiralty Hefor Algut Cammel Laird North Wales Life Pont Thells Sana

Barbara Bell Fashions Spring Pattern 1751-8

Barbara Bell designs a late spring pattern No. 1751-8 featuring a deep neck cape dress with wide revers and round open sleeves. The pattern offers sizes 14 to 42 with yardage details and a new beginner sewing chart, priced 16 and 15 cents for patterns and book, 25 cents for combined orders.

Alecgar Barbara Sell Barbara Bell Hach

Tragic submarine disaster offshore awakens rescue hopes

In a dramatic late evening scene divers and doctors rushed to the site as a submerged vessel faced flooding. Robin Williams, coxswain of the lifeboat, spoke of hours of grim struggle and the hope that air-cushioned boats might aid escape. Despite tense attempts, the crew's fate remained uncertain as darkness and rising water complicated the rescue. Authorities noted several survivors and listed aboard personnel from naval officers to builders, underscoring the scale of the incident.

Robin Willams Coxewain Ifeboat Jona Ning Cammon Lord Companys Vickers Armstrong Nnglive Builders

Child Survives Rare Disease After Sulfapyridine Use

In Cincinnati a child recovered from the rare and usually fatal Ritter’s disease after treatment with sulfapyri dine. The dermatologist, who declined to be named, said the condition often hits foundling homes in England and noted only four recent local cases. The patient, ill about ten days, received the drug a week earlier and could be discharged within two to three days.

Patriera Wieland May Ritter Tha Phyatelan Brad Tha Ditenae Poutela Tie England

Refugees anchored off Havana urged for U S entry

The Hamburg American liner St Louis anchored about 12 miles off Haven near Cuba with 907 Jewish refugees denied admission. An airplane check confirmed the ship’s position as officials consider options to allow immigration under quotas or at another Atlantic port.

Miemi Fin St. Louie Iiver Wereld Theteley United States Havana Atlantic

Theory Advance For Failure Of More To Escape

The Daily Mail reports a provisional official theory on the Thetis disaster at Holyhead Wales. A civilian expert aboard attempting to escape with a crew member failed to complete the required procedure as the hatch jammed and blocked escape. Early editions urge a full inquiry and pose questions about why the sub was test diving in a bay and why a sunken wreathage device was used.

Daily Mail Landudag Wales Rscape Malt Bay Adlorioua Tnis

Committee Gives Approval to Bill On Money Power

A five to four vote by a congressional committee approved late today a bill extending the administration's money powers for 19 years to devalue the dollar further and to augment the 2,000,000,000 profit ration fund. The measure, already passed by the Senate, extends authority to any newly mined demonite silver price above world market levels. All three emergency powers are set to expire June 20, with the bill also detailing a continuation of the sense for monetary policy and possible changes to the president's ability to influence the dollar.

Washington Bolint Sil Tueadar Ohalyman Giaes

House committee backs higher CLD age pension benefit

Washington June 2 The House Ways and Means Committee working tonight on proposed charges in the Rosal Security Inn voted 40 to increase the maximum for federal old age pensions from 24 to 20 a month This aid would be matched by 3 state funds so states may obtain it by contributing 320 They would then provide 40 a month to beneficiaries above 20 with state and old age assistance payments going to needy persons financed by taxes on employers and employees The change is not expected to greatly raise total cost as few states now meet the present maximum The Townsend old age pension plan was defeated yesterday and Congress may take up social security changes next Tuesday or Wednesday

Washington Jum House Waya and Means Rosal Security Inn Dullin Texea

State Pro-America Convention Set for Helena

The annual Montanan Pro-America convention for Republican women will be held in Helena on June 18. Mrs. Harry Carpenter of Billings, a former president, announced an all-day session led by elected officers and directors. The dinner will feature Helena attorney G. Toomey as the principal speaker.

Helena Sun Montane Chanter of Pro-America Repubiient Helena Harry Carpenter Billings G. Toomey Felena

Frontier and Midland magazine suspends publication

Missoula June 7 Frontier and Midland, a literary magazine, will suspend publication after the June issue. Dr H G Merriam, editor and faculty member, says a reorganization is needed and hopes the magazine may resume later with new support and direction. The early edition carried work by many nationally known authors.

Missoula Frontier and Midland H. G. Merriam Montone Blate University Merriam

DefenseConcludes Case in Bribery Trial of U S Judge

In New York, defense wrapped up its case in the bribery trial of former U S Judge Martin T. Mupton amid testimony about illicit favors. Prosecutors alleged a conspiracy tied to payments and loans, with key figures including Louis Lary and Dan Manton connected to real estate interests and corporate dealings.

U. S JUDGE New York U.S Martin T. Mupton Lord Agendy Inter John T. Catill American Tobacco Company George Washington MH

Kenneth Schurch Wins Powell County Contest

Kenneth Schurch, Powell County, age 19, wins a contest highlighting character, money making ability, and collateral of capital as key factors in loan decisions. Schurch earns a trip with expenses paid to a Yellowstone park convention June 8 and 24, judged by local bankers and university professors, amid a panel of regional officials.

Kenneth Schurch Powell County Schurch Ile Decimnionn Schurek Association Canyon Hotel Yellowstone Park Tle Aechurch Hibbard Brown Banks Helana A. P. &. Turner, Jr Montana State University Micsotin Howard ‘Tove Mint Rowta

Anonarks Burn in Centre Fire at Goat

Fire of undetermined origin destroyed two landmark buildings in Centre. The old store built 30 years ago by Paul Audit, now owned by the Hall & Dickinson estate, and the Chris Transport fire room. The M. C Verburg office building leased by Canton Stotel Co. used as storeroom. The Brnshing Hotel nearby saved by volunteers and fire equipment from International Oil Refining Co. Sunburnt. Norman Desmond of Lethbridge injured. Sunenvieg Hotel damage from water. total losses estimated at 5 000 dollars for the hotel, 750 for Verburg, and 2 000 for Hall & Dickinson store.

Tune 2 Iot Paul Audit Hall & Dickinson Chris Transport Fnn Lethbridey M. C Verburg Canton Stotel Company Olt Riore Norman Desmond Lethbridge Chrin Transport Sunenvieg Inmurrace M. C. Verburg Woss

Thetis Tragedy Parallels U S Submarine Incident

The account draws a parallel between the Thetis disaster and a U S submarine accident. It notes trapped crewmen, attempts to escape, and the dangers of flooding and hull breaches. The text mentions surface breathing difficulties and the role of an inside air supply system amid emergency actions.

Navy divers struggle to salvage sunken Squalus

Report from salvage operations following the Squalus incident describes divers working to free the submerged submarine’s propeller area. Several rescuers and divers were injured or killed. the salvage plan includes tunneling to reach critical components and flotation to raise the wreck.

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