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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1939

Page

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Roosevelt Finds Look Article Sparks Third Term Talk

President Hoover? Roosevelt brushes off a Look magazine piece citing Secretary Ickes praising a possible third term. He declined to comment further at a June press conference, joking about a soulish question as reporters pressed on 1940 speculation. The gathering touched on Democratic plans and political voices from Governors to reporters, with no firm stance given.

Washington Hoosevelt Ickes Look Monsevett Hern Nelson G. Ershot Birmingham Aten

Bishop O'Hara Heads Kansas City Diocesan Takeover

Bishop O'Hara is en route from Missoula to Kansas City to assume leadership of the Kansas City diocese. He will land in Omaha to meet officials and attend a reception at the Cayton station marking his arrival tomorrow afternoon. A reception and briefing with local clergy and community leaders are planned for the evening as preparations continue for the new bishop's tenure following the death of Bishop Allis last December.

Kansas Mts Omaha Wey Radin V. O'Hara New Kansay City Diaense Mont Fustatlatinr Abe Cayton Aloe Wishon Thomas Allis

Brush Fire in Canada Controlled at Esprit Village

More than 200 volunteer firefighters from the Esprit settlement fought a fierce brush fire in Quebec near Aimouski, destroying 14 buildings and threatening the entire village. Damages estimated at about 100000 dollars.

Canada Aimouski Que Esprit Hare Centrol

Young flier bound for Mars rescued at sea off Georges Banks

Carlisle Pa student Cheston L. Eshelman, 22, drifted from Mars aim to Boston, rescued by Villa Nova trawler near Georges Banks about 175 miles east southeast of Rostod. He was treated for shock and exhaustion after plane sank, 4.90 a.m. MST.

Chatham Miss Mars Cheston Ll. Eshelman Carlisle Georges Banks Boston Astman Ajartmars Associated Press Eskelman Viaudra Rostod Loday FJ O'Hara and Sons

Hitler Praises German Troops Who Aided Spain

Berlin reports Premier Hitler praising German troops sent to aid the Spanish civil war. He frames the act as support for Spain's neutrality and defends Germany against perceived world conspiracy. He cites sympathy for Spain’s suffering and thanks the German people.

Hitler Spain Berlin ty—Chancelion Miler Aag England Thorelchfuchrer Nationaliat Francino Frenco Etrugals Bpaly Wald Spaln

Agreement Reached In Auto Strike In Detroit

Federal mediator James F. Dewey announced that management and United Mine Workers union had reached a settlement ending the two week strike at Briggs Manufacturing Company in Detroit. The walkout idled over 70 000 workers as talks continued and terms would be drawn up after further conference between aides from both sides.

Detroit James F. Dewey Tobightal United B Shike al Briggs Manufacturing Company

Silver alloy steel debuts as non corrosive coating breakthrough

New York based Jyne & Silveratee announced a silver alloy enhancing Amateon steels with small silver additions under two percent. Developed at MIT with Chemical Foundation funding, the patent will be licensed to American industry. The alloy forms a protective silver chloride film on steel, offering rust resistance and a brighter polish, though silver leaching poses aquatic toxicity concerns.

New York Jyne WALET Marcy Atalnicus

Cuba Refuses Landing for Jewish Refugees Amid Flawed Offer

Cuban authorities again refuse landing rights to Jewish refugees aboard the Hemburn American liner. Cuba signals reconsideration unlikely while bond offers and temporary haven plans fail to gain approval. Officials report Cuban plan to admit limited numbers remains blocked by policy and lack of acceptable terms for aid groups and transit states.

Travana Hemburn Hawrence Rerenson New York Berenson

Steel Worker Held for Firing Shot at Duchess

A 26 year old cyclist appeared in the magistrate court charged with firing a sawed off hat near the Duchess of Kent and then pedaling away. The case raised questions if the weapon was aimed at royalty or fired accidentally during a tandem ride. The hearing was adjourned for a week.

Duchess London Wan Maristrate Nan Duchess of Kent Ludweilge Vincent Toft George Westmialstar Nis

Democratic Leader Wins Seat in House

David J. Ward, a Democratic state senator from Sallalincy, defeated A. Stengle Marine in Maryland's first district special election for Congress. Ward received 24,025 votes to Marine's 10,299, securing the seat formerly held by Rep. T. Alan Golda's borough.

Ballahary David J. Ward Sallalincy A. Stengle

King and Queen Tour Canada On Royal Train

King George and Queen Elizabeth travel by royal train through towns along the Notrate River, cheered by crowds. The Canadian tour marks a grueling day with crowds lining tracks from Toronto to Niagara Falls.

Windsor Our Dane King George Eizabeth A. Antilon Otty To- Tonto Notrate River Anil Nee

Survivor of Thetis Tells Experiences in Sinking

London June 6 Thetis survivor W C Arnold described the moments after the submarine sank. He said the victims initially laughed and clung to hope, then panic and fear followed as the ship sank and oxygen ran low. Arnold and others reached the surface after a long struggle as the wreck claimed many lives.

London Stoker W. C. Arnold Thetis Reve Arnold Fen Hors Asnee Gavin Loory

Old-Age Pension Drive Faces House Opposition

Washington reports a partisan push to ease federal aid for aged pensions, drawing Republican resistance. Representative Treadway warned rapid action could topple Social Security, while Fis orded against raising the minimum to $20 without broader funding changes. He proposed a $10 federal contribution with no matching funds requirement, noting some states could not meet higher levels.

Washington Treadans Mann Treadway Lagatnat Ataten Fis Ptaten Uneka California Fish

Stork Tricks Couple Seeking Adoption in Wilmington Report

A couple from Wilmington sought to adopt a baby when a stork allegedly delivered twins a boy and a girl. Mrs Stark had traveled west a week earlier to finalize the adoption but the stork produced two infants, leaving the couple unsure which to keep.

Phoenis Ailz Sune Stork Henry Stark Wilmington Stark

Five Adventurers Start Water Route From Ocean to Ocean

A five person expedition led by an English organizer departs Coquille Oregon on a Pacific voyage toward the Atlantic. The party, including Mrs Clegg and guides Holatrom and Johnson, aims to navigate rivers from the Snake to the Missouri then through the New York canal and eventually reach Yellowstone and the Atlantic. They expect about 4000 miles of travel with daily progress varying as they contend with mountains and rough currents.

Welser Wala Luna Coontlag Wom Nera Snake River Moelils Coquille Ore Tubulent Sinke Leviston Idaho Welver Anake Yellowstone Park Missouri G. Clegg Vancouver B.C. Winehor Haldane Melstrom Karl C. Hamilton Clarence Henn Willis Johnson Thistle Utah Holatrom Johnson Colorado Tier Koulder Dam Mra. Clegg Alin Mra

Wheeler Mentioned as 1940 Democratic Candidate at Meet

Cleveland delegation reported Wheeler as a 1940 Democratic candidate at a Montana convention. The meeting discussed railroad regulation and a possible shift in the party’s direction. After Wheeler spoke, railway union leaders hinted at Wheeler addressing the 1940 Democratic national convention as a potential speaker for the party.

Wheeler Cleveland Dune Burton & Wheeler Mont Velogaten Democratie Narty Panihaler Apeaker Montana

Crazy worker kills brother and cousin in desert attack

Nogales Avie June 6 A crazed 22 year old former roller worker killed his brother Eugene Adams 19 and cousin Antonio Gonzalez 20 at a desert camp lured them to a Patagania highway location and shot Hector Gonzalez in the head leaving him for dead. He then killed two victims and killed himself after being found dead miles northwest of here. Sheriff J J Lowe identified Homer Adame as the slayer and described a bizarre tale of the killings.

Nogales Avie Lfe Homer Adame J. J. Lowe Here Brather Eugene Adams I Couali Antonio Gonzalez To & Desert Apat Patagania Ilealen Hector Gonzaing Tim Hector Doug

Civil Liberties Body to Stage Meeting in Jersey City

The American Civil Liberties Union announced it would hold a meeting next Monday night at Journal Square amid a widening civil rights controversy. The group referenced the Supreme Court free speech and other protections as the basis for the gathering.

Jersey City Mid American Civil Liberting Union United States Supreme Court Journal Square Puany Swanthy

Night Chief of Police Fallen in Anaconda Saloon Gunfight

In Anaconda a bartender and four others were wounded or killed in a saloon gun battle with an armed man identified as Enoch Huckoveh. Night Chief Ed Stewart and former deputy Al Oldbaber were killed. Burt Jones and Enock Uuchoveh were wounded. Huckoveh was captured after a long confrontation with police led by Chief Mike Mahoney.

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Health Meeting in Butte Scheduled for June 26

State health officials and Montana public health delegates will attend a two day meeting in Butte on June 26 and 27. The program outlines participation from health officers, dental association leaders, and heart program officials with locations and coordinators to be announced.

Butte Hutte Mortam Public Wealth Association Addrensen Bureau of Pubic Health Officers Uice of Heart Edmonton Alta Caranda Montana Stain Dental Association Elena Patter Great Falls

Martin's Union Now Has A.F.L. Charter

Washington reports the American Federation of Labor issued a charter to Homer Martin's Independent United Auto Workers group. The move comes after the split when workers left the AFL to join the CIO. The Martin faction voted in 1936 to rejoin the AFL.

Washington American Federation of Labor Homer Martin United Auto Workers Voing Auto Worker AFL C.1 Martin AF-1

Services At Sea For Thetis Victims In Mourning

Airkenhead England June 6 widows and sweethearts of Thetis submarine victims held mourning services and planned a public inquiry. Survivors recall volunteers to test escape apparatus after three sailors died during trials. The wreck’s fate remains a grim tragedy shared by Chatham Portsmouth and Devonport crews.

Airkenhead Engsend At & Fun Arts Rowan Liverpool Bay Muhmaring Chathaw Forlamouth Dovogpert Pione Johnson Cammell Laird Thetis Frank Shaw Thelle Earl Stanhope Ford Admiralty London Leeds

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