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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1937

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Buron Fitts Probes Tale Of Assault

Los Angeles district attorney Buron Fitts orders detectives to obtain photographs of a Chicago motion picture theatrical agent linked to the Patricia Douglas assault case. He says affidavits from extras describe a ranch-bonded plot to film girls who were instead coerced into illegal activity and attacked at a May party.

Los Angeles Buron Fitts Chicago Hollywood Patricia Douglas Miss Douglas Douglas Charees Sue

Borah Attacks Tax Probe Resolution in Senate

Washington June 7 Senator Borah Idaho opposed a administration plan for a tax dodging probe calling it an overreach that would grant treasury agents excess power. He demanded reconsideration saying senators had no full briefing when the measure passed and content remains unclear.

Washington Borah R. Idan Treasury Congress Senate

Supreme Court Strikes Out Sands Opinion in Oil Case

The Montana Supreme Court ordered the special concurring opinion by Chief Justice Sands stricken from the records. The ruling fined the Texas company and two attorneys for contempt tied to the case won by Nadeau, while four justices disclaimed responsibility for the opinion. A dissent by Justice Adkiston argued members may express views but records must remain free of scandal. Continued on Page 2.

SANDS Montana Supreme Francis Tes Ita Recorda Sweet Sunden W. Thomads Rhesult Wilfred Naloa Tena Company Corrine Turgersen John W. Colwuen Tse Texas Company Y. A. Land Denver Louis P Donovan Shelby Nadeau Land Donovan T Waa Tnathea S. V. Stewart Ralph J. Anderson C. M. Morris Albert T Adgstman Tix

On the Record Defends Lawful Post Office Role Amid Labor Dispute

A Niles Ohio column condemns post office censors backing a Republic Steel strike. It argues unions must be democratic and law governed, condemns unions opening mail, warns of civil strife, and criticizes Farley’s parcel post stance as an interference by labor groups in mail. It calls for clear government authority and lawful mail handling.

T Jo United Staten Mall Farley

Motor Cruisers at Amobridge for Night

Mobridge South Dakota June 7 Motor cruiser race entrants from SS Louis and City of Great Falls tied up for the night after arriving by m. The City of Malta repairs halted them for three hours. Two cruisers City of Glasgow and Fort Benton joined today from 36 miles northwest of Pierre completing 1314 of a 2200 mile trip.

Mobridge

World News Snippets Fire Across Early 1930s Wire

Fragmented reports reveal Jean Harlow and Amelia Earhart in distant headlines. Roosevelt reviews steel workers strike intervention while auto workers in Michigan protest a holiday arrest. Britain signals gold price moves and monetary stability with the U.S. and France.

Tromestic Los Angeles Jean Harlow Acroon Actiens Dlea Washington Roosevelt South Atlantic Tandon U. 8 France

Governor Murphy Clears Labor Picket Row in Lansing

Eight pickets arrested in a protest by several thousand automobile workers were released after Governor Frank Murphy intervened. Pickets were ordered to appear for trial Wednesday. Lester Washburn led a “general labor holiday” in downtown Lansing as crowds dispersed after the governor arrived from Detroit and urged a quick end to the disturbance through talks with officials and union leaders.

Lansing Affe Tune Frank Murphy Lester Washburn United Automobile Workers Lanstig Murphy Detroit Hoy

Windsor Considers Wolf Hunt at Wasser Leonburg Castle

Noetsch Austria June 7 The Duke of Windsor toyed with the idea of a wolf hunt today to enter Old Bushwacks who paid an early morning prowl to Wasser Leonburg castle grounds. An attendant at the castle saw the wolf silhouetted by lightning during a heavy storm.

Noetsch Austria Duke of Windsor Wasserleonburg

Shin bone found at wreck scene in Wilds Utah

Alpine Utah June 7 The first human remains found amid wreckage of a smashed airliner that carried seven to their deaths near northern Utah include a shin bone and a shoe nearby The discovery suggests bodies may lie among the travelers who disappeared after leaving Los Angeles December 16 A guard group surrounds the site as recovery continues and jewelry parcels are uncovered in the wreckage

Associated Press Alpine Utah Soma Tadirs Tane Los Angeles BE. GL Mansfield Cantlal

Bouat Reorganization Bill Shelved Amid Debate

Roosevelt court action signals shelving of the Bouat Reorganization bill after a plan for quick voting and indefinite postponement. Faction leaders weigh gathering votes to halt the measure on a straight up or down vote amid a four month dispute.

Waanington Tuna Senata Foca Roosevelt Court

Just A Minute With Irvin B Cobb

Santa Monica column discusses German press freedom under Nazi rule and dueling rights for commoners. Anecdote about Charley Russell horse thief tale contrasts mercy with rough frontier justice, as Irvin S Cobb comments on evolving social norms.

Santa Monica Calif Charley Russell Charley Montana

Lewis Heard On Wage Bill Amid Senate House Hearings

Washington June 7 John L Lewis urged Congress to establish minimum wages by legislation but warned against dictating exact contents of wages. He supported administration bill limiting coverage to industries meeting stated standards. He cautioned against wage fixing by a government board and clashed with Senator Holt during hearings. The day saw approvals on child labor outlaw proposals and rising efforts in interstate commerce to advance similar aims.

Washington John L. Lewis Congress ER Withhat Nsross Sinte Mues Digiietion Senate House Lewis Lawis Holt D. W Va C.so Publi State Black Alw Judiciary Committee Vandenberg Mich Interstate Commerce Committer Senatora Wheeler Mont

Jean Harlow Dies at 26 in Hollywood Tragedy

Los Angeles reports Jean Harlow died in a hospital at 26 after hours of unconsciousness. Doctors said her brain swelling and multiple transfusions failed to save her. Her death shocks Hollywood as production paused. Harlow's life, marriages, and personal charm are recalled amid funeral plans.

Jean Harlow Los Angeles William Dorrell Suo Netar Yia Aremir Tr Wahbaugh Hollywood Paul Kern Jim Beverly Hills Homs Fury Blonda

Court team seeks federal district term at Miles City

Waanington June 7 M4 Representative Inmon F O Connor of Livingston Montana today asked cour- to provide for a term of federal district court at Miles City Montana in addition to the terms at Helena Butte Great Falls Lewistown Livingston Glasgow Missoula and Billings

Waanington Inmon F. O'Connor Livingston Mont Cou- Rrews Federal District Court Milea City Helena Tutte Great Falla Lawratown Th'ngs Missoula Glasgow Travro Livingator

Open verdict in McDonough death case ends in mystery

An inquest in Anaconda returned an open verdict on the death of Mrs. Annie McDonough whose mangled body was found along the Butte Deer Lodge highway. The jury said the cause of death was unknown. Six witnesses testified at the hearing. In Roanoke, Jerome C. Snavely, 13, superintendent of the railroad pension department for the Norfolk and Western Railway, died.

Jung Roanoke Jerome C. Snavely Rolet and Pension Department Norfolk and Western Nailway Company

Roosevelt Refer to Labor Board Over Steel Strike Imbroglio

President Roosevelt sent the steel strike appeal to the National Labor Relations Board which said it has no basis for action at present. Local union representatives urged joint wage agreements, while officials noted the board lacks jurisdiction to compel such terms. The board may later act on wage complaints as investigations into Republic Steel continue. Meanwhile, Perking declined immediate comment and Congress probes postal refusals to deliver food packages to nonstrikers in strike regions.

Washington Roosevelt National Labor Relations Board St Jocal Vnions Calumet Indiana John L. Lewis Committee For Tacustiial Steel Workers Organizing Committee Labor Board Persone Republic Steel Corporation Woard Mself Perking Silent Mise Perking Post Office Youngatown Otto Congress

Community Singing Opens Rotary World Convention

Nica Franca June 7 Old fashioned community singing in the American style opened the 28th world convention of Rotary International. The delegates heard Chesley R. Perry of Chicago and Will R Manfer Jr of Nashville report membership up 10 000 in the year to 182 287.

Nica Franca Rotary International United States Chesley R. Perry Chicago Necretary-General Will Rmanfer, Jr Nashville Tenn

Reservoir measure approved by House in Wyoming

The House approved a bill authorizing an expenditure of 500000 on small reservoirs across the irrigated West. Introduced by Rep Paul B. Greaver of Cody and Sen Joseph C. O’Mahoney of Wyoming, it caps spending on any single reservoir at 60000.

Washington House Tadey Paul BR. Greaver Cody Wyo Joseph Co. O'Mahoney Wyoming

Amelia Earhart Opens South Atlantic World Tour

Dakar, French Senegal June 7 Amelia Earhart completes a world flight leg by flying the South Atlantic from Natal Brazil to St Louis capital of Banegal in about 13 hours 19 minutes amid unclear landing plans near Dakar.

Dakar French Senegal Amelia Earhart North Atlantic South Atlantic Natal Brazil St. Louis Banegal

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