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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1938

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Rebels Refuse Mediation in Spanish Civil War

Burgos June 4. The insurgent government rejects any mediation to end the Spanish Civil War. It insists the conflict ends only with unconditional surrender of the government. Bombing continues on Madrid and Valencia area with casualties reported. A tanker hit near Alicante and a Barcelona raid are among ongoing attacks by insurgent forces aided by warplanes and artillery.

Burgos Spain Barcelona Cayed Peur Pain Uslque 16 Madrid Vall de Lxo Castellon Dorth Valencia Marvad fAyehed Pallas Oil and Trading Company London Alicante Wadmea Hames Lucena del Cida Castellan de la Plana Mediterranean

Poll in Iowa Monday May Tilt Sparks Party Rift

A fragmented reading shows Democrats split over a May Iowa vote amid a party rift. The piece notes leadership tensions, potential backlash against the administration, and how poll numbers and internal disputes may shape the Senate and presidential landscape.

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Fallspell Woman Heads BPM Club for Another Year

Lettstown June 4 Rex Margaret F Chitford of Kale pell was reelected president of the Montana Federation of Business and Professional Women’s clubs and Billings was chosen as the site for the 1939 convention at the final session. Other officers elected included Dr Dorn Walker Great Falls first vice president Mrs Martha Kant quan Forssth second vice president Miss Nina Richert Billings recording secretary and Wee Elizabeth Winn Dillon treasurer.

President Roosevelt Heads to Potomac for Weekend Cruise

Warm weather lures President Roosevelt to a Chesapeake Bay weekend voyage aboard the government yacht Potomac. Accompanied by a party from the Naval Academy anchorage, he departs for a short cruise and is expected to land in Washington later today.

President Annapots Jungs Roosevelt Chesapeake Bay Evecative Seb Gail Naval Academy Woeshington

Twin Falls killing charges coming up in Idaho

Twin Falls prosecutor said he expects to file first degree murder charges against Duncin W Johnston and Willam Tavonde in the killing of jewelry salesman George La son of Salt Take iy. The plan is to file upon Monday, with a ten day investigation noted by Chief Howard Cal Jette.

Twi Falls Idaho Yune Finward Nabe H Twin Falls Jowuty Tdi Duncin W Johnston Willam Tavonde Geoge Lason Bivarrs

Reynolds 1 leads in North Carolina primary poll

Raleigh voters report Senator Robert R Reynolds ahead of Frank Wo To Laneach Ji as returns tally in the Democratic primary for the US Senate. Reynolds holds a commanding margin with 149 969 votes to 197 648 for Hanroch, a representative from the 5th district precincts. Both men campaign on New Deal platforms.

Raleigh Robert Ro Reynolds Representaime Frank Wo Tlaneach Uso Senate Reypoldy Hanroch

Black suspect sought as mob gathers near Coatesville

A Black man was questioned over an alleged assault on a white college girl near Coatesville Pennsylvania as an irate crowd of about 100 gathered outside city hall. Police reported several people carried items resembling public safety clubs during the confrontation. The victims, Marjorie Stern and escort George Horning, 20, described being threatened and forced from their car by a Black assailant.

Coatesville Oy Hall Moss Chester County Chester Robb Marjorie Stern Pole South Hill Cum Show George Horning

Relief Plan Aims Large Public Works and Full Effort Against Idleness

The piece outlines a broad program to mobilize unemployed workers through WPA style public projects. It notes Congress debates funding, anticipated federal grants, and the goal to start work quickly. It references long term loans for business and industry and mentions projected costs and timelines.

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Fort Harrison plan to be considered by hearing near Priday

Washington reports aides for Senator Wheeler of Montana said the Veterans Administration board will hold a hearing near Priday on restoring Fort Harrison Veterans Hospital. Earthquake reduced capacity from 438 to 145 beds. Wheeler introduced a bill to fund restoration to former capacity at about 1 million dollars.

Washington Wheeler Mont Board of Hospitalization Veterans Administration Priday Harrison Wart Veterans’ Hospital

Thomas Taken Away By Cops In Newark Riot

Socialist leader Norman Thomas was mobbed at Military Park by about 100 veterans and supporters. Police intervened as eggs and projectiles flew, Thomas was escorted away for safety, while cries of Americanism and anti-Ted slogans echoed among the crowd.

Newark Norman Thomas Military Park Thomas Pers Thomas Wis Clara Wandelman Fishy Sociist Party Meles Toomote Moreeka

British Statesmen Hope Way May Yet Be Found to Avert War

British leaders, buoyed by optimism at Whitsun, seek a path to ease Europe tensions. Talks focus on resolving the Sudeten German minority issue in Czechoslovakia and curbing Spanish Civil War intervention. Britain offers mediation, eyes renewed talks with Germany, and aims to reduce foreign intervention to pave a ceasefire if progress continues.

Hope Way Europe Czechoslovakia Autonums Great Britain United States Cordell Germany Biapalava Crvecheslov Simvahs Strugel Isirgent Ap

Montana to gain large share of federal road funds

Washington June 4. Montana's maintenance share of federal road funds authorized by Congress for 1940 and 1941 totals were announced by Senator Hayden. His figures show Montana would receive 2 044 000 for regular federal aid highways plus 205 000 for feeder roads and 267 000 for grade crossings in 1940, and 2 340 000 for regular highways 305 000 for feeder roads and 92 000 for grade crossings in 1941. The estimates exclude forest, public land, park, and Indian roads funds. Congressional authorizations for later years include 37 500 000 for 1949 and 31 000 000 for 1954. Authorizations for road programs are set for future appropriations by Congress, guiding state highway departments.

Washington Montana Congress Hayden Reiz Ounl Hayden Cartwright White House

Shelby Girl Dies After Auto Injury in Shelby

Francis Mabel Totlosk II of Shelby died at home from injuries after falling from a morning automobile driven by Luge Johnson of Conrad. She was found unresponsive Thursday night and died seven hours later. A head blow caused the fatal brain injury. parents reported her arrival home late and death recorded in Washington. Interstate Commerce Commission later reported rail employment and declines in May.

Francis Mabel Totlosk II Shelby I Moring Jobinson Conrad Sid Robinson Aronow Robinson

Pioneer resident Edna Palmer summoned in Helena case

Mrs Edna Palmer a pioneer resident of Helena died after injuries from a May crash at a Man and Rat intersection. Daughter of late Cornelius Hedges she was noted among Last Chance residents and a member of Montana households linked to early state history.

Thea Palmer Mountanas Selina Se Etary Hospital Palmer Cornelius Hedges Last Chance Helena Cornelius Ihdges John Somertile Sindarg Bergus Eph Ouilar

Canton Bombings Continue as Jap Air Attacks Slated

Canton reports intense Japanese bombing with 730 killed and 1150 wounded last week. Today's raids mark the sixth in eight days, hospitals overwhelmed, and rescue crews struggling amid sirens and ongoing medical evacuations. Foreign dispatches note Chinese resistance weakening along the Sunghai line as Japanese forces move toward Chengchow Junction.

Canton Shanghai Hankow Sunghai Central Ching Chiesa Haifeng Central China Chengchow Lunghai Peiping Hanhow Witin

Kentucky Democrat Wins House Seat in Special Election

In Lowsville Kentucky Joe Eli Bates Democrat secured a 2400 vote majority to capture the vacant congressional seat, defeating Dr James J. Sect Sparks Republican as unofficial returns from 19 of 20 counties showed Bates with 21,244 to Sparks 18,844 in the race caused by Pred M Vinson’s resignation to serve on a District of Columbia court. James J Merritt, 26, pleads not guilty to a federal kidnapping and assault charge in Ohio.

Lowsville Duns Joe Eli Bates James J Sect Sparks Breathitt Gwe Bates Greenup Ashland Pred M Vinson District of Columbia

Pennsylvania Party Split Heals Slowly Amid Factional Rift

Ongoing party rift in Pennsylvania shows fragile harmony as factions draw sharp lines over the November ticket. A letter from Senator Jeffery disputes peace efforts while Judge Smith and CLO leader Lewis back a rival slate defeated in the May primary.

National Capitol Ralph H. Smith Pittsburgh Guffey CLO John L. Lewis Pannayivania

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