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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1939

Page

4

Democrats Sweep Cook County in City State Race

Chicago reports Democrats won Cook County convincingly and placed a Democratic judge slate on the downstate bench. Republicans gained modest statewide seats but lost ground in the judicial elections. Major results include Loren and Murphy winning Monmouth circuit, and McGrampton securing the City judge post by a substantial margin amid broad Democratic turnout. A parade and veteran memorial events noted with local figures attending.

Chicago Cook Supreme Court Loren & Murphy Monmouth Albert Republian Otely Caultton Hecker Republic My Leplideans

Contested Election Set for Thursday in Palag Case

Fragmentary OCR shows a contest of election proceeding slated for Thursday with references to vote totals and figures. The garbled text mentions polling, possible court actions, and a vote-related dispute affecting Palag.

PALAG

Altitude Flying Limited for Time Projections

The article reports plans to limit altitude flying to about four miles while awaiting power and propeller advances. Trans Continental and Western Air officials expect future cruising heights of 26 000 to 30 000 feet with pressurized cabins, noting current engines throttle performance and profitability at higher altitudes.

San Pinna World Automotive Engineering Congress Lomlinsoy Trans Continental Western Air, Inc Tomlinson

Brown Swiss Chosen Most Beautiful Milk Bossy in World

A historic livestock pageant crowns a Brown Swiss cow as the most beautiful milk bossy. Judges note the striking eyes and refined stance amid a formal show by ag clubs and farmer gentlemen unions. The event emphasizes appearance over production in a veteran agricultural display.

Catherine Howard Ayrmenih

Coal Miner Rescued After 11 Hours in Cave In

A coal miner trapped eleven hours by a cave in near Shaman, Texas, was rescued by a crew and taken to a hospital in serious condition. Family members of Leonard Ridlinger were among about fifty workers who dug the mine out from timber and rock debris. The miner, moved two miles from the collapse to an ambulance, faced shock and severe injuries as rescuers freed him. A physician reported the condition as serious.

Shaman Tx Leonard Ridlinger

Gamer Insurance Case Argued In Circuit Court

In a halted appeal from a gunshot death case, Stella Jang Gamer seeks $20,000 on a $10,000 double indemnity policy from New York Life. The Montana and Supreme Court history shows multiple reversals and a final trial verdict awaiting further action.

Gamer Insurance Francisco Waller Gamer Als Hoate Nolicy BS District Court Mon Tana Deult Supreme Court of Staley Mantana

Thorkelson says no one dares court martial Moseley

Washington June 6 1944 Representative Thorkelson of Montana rejects calls to court martial retired Major General Moseley after hearings by the House committee on American activities He notes fellow congressmen urged investigation into Moseleys retirement and remarks about communism The incident involves political tension over civil military authority during wartime and fear of subversion within the administration

Thorkelson Ares Moseley Washington Mont George van Mlern Moseley House Committee On House Hep Coffen D. Wash Coffen White House Starkeison Wonder

General Motors profits per car reflect industry report

Washington June 6 CAP A commerce commission report shows General Motors and other auto makers reporting profits per car around five to six percent in the period studied. The commission notes fierce competition and mentions alleged improper practices while citing several named manufacturers.

Washington Love Nl Motors Corporation Iehigiess Ald Chiveler Corporation Velax Tors I Ndust Ichaser Cnmpantes

Big Cut In Lighting Costs Predicted By Scientist

Chicago alumni hear Dr Arthur H Compton of the University of Chicago caution that despite advances in lighting, it is theoretically possible to produce ten times as much white light for the same power. The remarks, delivered during a physics of the future address, touched on the limits of efficiency and energy use.

Chicago Arthur H Compton University of Chicago Glen Mihling

Dempsey Wins Suit Over Talk and Punches for 3000

A jury verdict in New York finds against Charley Malarmud in a 135 pound match included in the case with Dempsey accused of a punch during a carnival claim. The trial recounts the alleged incident and surrounding testimony.

New York Jeane Dionpay Ueclin Charky Malarmud Acgra Boothlak

California bill requires syphilis exam for marriage licenses

Sacramento Calif Juss ¢-(F} -Cov Culbert b Olson signed by Taw today bill requiring examination for syphilis of all California people applying for marriage licenses A superior court judge may eract welving of the examination however or availability at marriages even if one party infected.

Sacramento Calif Culbert Olson California Superior Court Judee

Funeral Directors Convene Amid Colors and Traditions

John Wiberle of Pasadena, California, addressed Colorado funeral directors and embalmers at a regional convention, highlighting evolving trends in funeral color schemes and the role of pastel hues in modern services. The gathering featured leaders of the National Funeral Directors Association and regional peers discussing industry standards and ceremonial practices.

Denver John Wiberle Pasadena Calif Colorado Ansociatlan

Annual Meeting of Church of Christ in Boston

Thousands of Christian Scientists gathered in Boston for the Mother Church annual meeting. Speakers and field reports stressed turning from material to spiritual bases in a search for solutions to economic and political issues. The event, held in the church dome, emphasized Christ truth as a force for healing nations and enabling permanent world peace.

Church OF Christ Boston Mara Mary Baker Christ Jensa

President Roosevelt Invited to Montana Event by Senator Murray

A letter from Senator Murray invites President Roosevelt to attend a Montana gathering at Livingston on July 2. The plan suggests routing his route through Livingston to visit Big Timber Butte Roseman and Atexquin, with a proclamation calling for a statewide Montana day.

Washington Roosevelt Murray

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