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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1931

Page

2

Mussolini Booted Leader Known For Speech Drama

By ANDRUE BORDING. Mussolini, Italy’s premier and fascist head, is described as a dynamic figure who dresses in boots, rides daily at Villa Torlonia, and leads with dramatic speeches. He lets aides think independently within limits, attends football matches, and raises sons Bruno and Vittoria with daughter Edda. His appearances draw vast audiences, while attempts on his life have been made, and his office doors shielded by bulletproof steel.

Andrue Bording Coprelekt Ine Associated Press Benito Mussolini Italy Fascismo Villa Torlonia Mussolini Duco Rome Scotland Bruno Vittoria Cee Hanna McCormick Ite

Townsend News Flash Mixes Meetings and Visits

Towns end Farm union held a special meeting and hosted groups near Townsend. National president Simyean of Oklahoma City spoke via distant networks. Local residents attended social events, visits to relatives, and school commencements.

Bearded Senator Lewis Draws Public Eye

Chicago June 6 reports Senator Jaumen Hamilton Lewis famed for beard and fashion. The piece notes his political history, family ties, bilingual skills, and service as a Spanish American War colonel. It covers his campaign style, nickname choices, and personal quirks as a U S figure of national prominence.

Victor Hackles Copsraht Associated Tress Chicago United States Jaumen Mainltton Lewis Chesterfieldian Statesman

Blind Since Birth Preacher Sees Light in Momentous Day

Philadelphia reports Robert Fraser a 24 year old evangelist who has been blind since birth saw light today after Dr G J Moore performed a successful operation on one eye The bandages were removed and Fraser exclaimed it was the most dramatic day of his life He identified a finger in front of his eye and described a shadow with the operated eye His wife and parents attended and a celebration for their fourth wedding anniversary is planned for tomorrow.

Philadelphia Robert Fraser Fraser G. J. Moore Earl Musselman Mr. Fraser Tam Dr. Moore Hell

Former Butte Bell Boy Becomes Seattle Ford Plant Manager

Butte native Joseph C. Donnelly rose from a hotel bellhop 39 years ago to executive head of a Seattle Ford plant. On a hot June day the Washington branch of Ford Motor Co opened a 3 million dollar facility with payrolls for 1500 workers and capacity to produce 1500 cars daily. The Seattle staff nicknamed Donnelly the Horatio Alger boy for his rapid ascent.

Butte Seattle Ford Plant Jorseph C. Donnelly Hns Thornton Hotel Juno Washington Ford Motor Company

Nadeau Brothers Lead in Cut Bank Drilling Race

Nadeau Brothers push ahead in the Cut Bank drilling race, with holes around 1000 feet at Taylor-Spikes and 600 feet at Postlawatte. Lon Crumbley and George Nadeau drill near 640 feet, facing delays. Two rigs completed, third near camp, with honor locations announced last week and drilling expected to start soon.

Nadeau Brothers Cut Bank Dune Nadeau

Mussolini States His Side Of It

In a broadcast address to VFascist group Valloire members Mussolini defended Fascism praising the church and criticizing parliament. He argued the state had eroded freedoms and the church’s role was central while protesting government neglect of religious and civic protections.

Mussolini Valloire Staliin

Catholics Clash With Fascists Over Vatican Treaty Debates

The Osservatore Romano editorialized that Catholic Action resembled a political party and cited older factions tied to pre fascist groups. It warned of conflict between Vatican aligned forces and Mussolini era factions as Italy weighs the Lateran treaty under Italian and world Catholic scrutiny.

Osservatore Romano

Victim in Shooting Shows Early Improvement

In Missoula on Friday Mrs. Laser, ormeson, improved for the first time since admission earlier Monday at Thornton hospital. She was shot in a fray in which her husband fired a pistol at her. An operation removed a bullet from her liver after arrival at the hospital. The spleen had ruptured and was removed.

Missoula Thornton Hospital Laser Ormeson

Bryan Untiedt Joins Scout Troop In Kansas City

Bryan Untiedt, hero of a school mishap near Towner Colorado during a blizzard last March, becomes a member of Boy Scout Troop No. 101 of Kansas City. He received a tenderfoot pin and a mother Abipecard. invitation to join the Roxy Scout troop was received before his Washington visit. Untiedt accepted in a letter dated May 26, from Holly, Colorado, ending with a quip about writing 1,700 letters. Also reported, horses Miami, Flair, and Mrs. Sea Forse announce the birth of 12 baby colts, all healthy. Mr. Forse helped hatch and care for them in a Miami aquarium.

Kansas City Bryan Untiedt Towner Colo Boy Scout Troop No Hoover Roxy Catender Washington Bryan ORS Miami Flair Mrs. Seaforse Mr. Horse

Prohibition Officials Target Speakeasies and Saloons

Washington official Prohibition Director Woodcock outlined "obvious objectives" for federal agents to shut down speakeasies and saloons. With 600 new agents authorized by Congress on July 1, the drive focuses on commercial liquor violations, urging agents to target operators, landlords, and illicit venues to clear the streets of illegal drinking dens.

Washington Woodcock Congress

Delinquent Land Sold at Chinook Public Auction

Chinook county held a public auction at the courthouse for tax delinquent lands and town property. About three fourths of the property sold at minimum appraised value with little bidding. The old C. M. Sedewick house, tied to J. C. Duff, sold for $1,000. The county reserved 5 percent of oil and gas on deeds for all farm property.

Chinook Joe Alaing C. M. Sedewick J. C. Duff

Assessment Ruling On Access To Foreclosed Property

In the attorney general opinion the county gains access to property for the owner or claimant at noon on the first Monday in March. The Supreme Court held that after foreclosure and before redemption the mortgagor has no claim to the sold property. The purchaser holds legal title. The opinion also notes taxes due on personal property with few exceptions.

Glans Jloraca W. Judson Alaciay County Uio Opine Supreme Court

Nebraska honors Grace Abbott with honorary doctor of laws

Lincoln Nebraska June 6 The University of Nebraska conferred an honorary degree of doctor of laws on Grace Abbott chief of the children s bureau United States department of labor a Grand Island Neb native she earned her master s degree from the university

Lincoln, Neb University of Nebraska Grace Abbott Children’s Bureau United States Department of Labor Miss Abbott Grand Inland, Neb University

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