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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1939

Page

3

Japan Threatens Summary Action Against Outsiders

Shanghai reports a Japanese spokesman warned foreigners face summary measures up to detention or execution in occupied Chinese areas. The threat followed the death of R M Tinkler at a Pooting mill after a clash with Japanese guards amid Alinese labor unrest and a note of British concern over Japan's role in China.

Shanghai China Tagan Whch United States R. M. Tinkler Ukidah

Quick action delayed on bill amid wartime diplomacy

A legislative committee postponed action on a bill to notify the world that the United States is not Britain’s pawn as forces clash over antiwar provisions. Debates featured motions to expand executive power over combat zones and to repeal neutrality measures, while Senator Russell’s detention drew presidential criticism.

United States Lyo Stull Schiffler W.a Fish NLY England Italy Hitler State Department Walton Moore Witte

Monarchs of Britain Arrive for Niagara Falls Tour

King George VI and Queen Elizabeth arrived at Niagara Falls Ontario after a Canadian tour, greeting officials and spectators as a royal train passed the border. The couple then traveled toward Washington, with tens of thousands spectating the falls, a balcony appearance, and a canceled Cave of the Winds visit.

Niagara River United States Hull Ronald Lindsay Niagara Falls Ont King George Queen Elizabeth Britain Great Falls Niagara Canada St. Catharines U.S Steta Cordell Hull Suspension Bridge Station Washington

Girl Threats With Toy Gun Ended by Police Shooting

A girl threatened with a toy gun led to a fatal police shooting after she commanded drivers to Lansford Pa and threatened violence. Officer Franklin fired as the girl allegedly brandished the weapon, leading to her death. Her parents learned of the death the next day while Stevens was at work in a mine.

Franklin Lansford Joan John Brevens

Japs Fire On Plane Near Hongkong British Cruiser Incident

Tokyo dispatch says a foreign apparently British cruiser fired on a Japanese airliner east of Hongkong at 11 a.m. EST. Ten shots were fired and shells exploded within 100 yards of the plane but no damage was reported. The bomber departed Formosa at 8 19 a.m. bound for Tokyo.

Tokyo Hongkong Teeshart Tathoku Formosa Tokyany Snalaw Brian Waters Ing

Bishop O'Hara to be Installed as Bishop of Wichita

Wausau City June 7 UP I The Reverend Edwin Vincent O'Hara will be installed formally tomorrow as bishop of the Catholic diocese of Wausau City guiding about 80 000 members. Members from distant points attend the age old ceremony at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception where Bishop O'Hara succeeds the late Bishop Thomas F. Lillis. Archbishop John J Glennon will be celebrant of the solemn night service and Bishop O'Hara will deliver his first address.

Wausaa City UPI Rivev Edwin Vincent O'Hara Tomorrou Aiaecko Wausas City Wesley Misanuel Thomas F. Lillis John J- Glennon St. Louis Neal O'Hara Lila

Cabinet Debate on Third Term Prompts White House Rumors

The article discusses a magazine piece asserting broad Cabinet support for a third Roosevelt term. It notes unease from Ickes over editing, mentions Congress figures like Bulkley and Maverick offering cautious opinions, and suggests a split within the party over a fourth term and 1940 nominating dynamics.

Ickes Tswan Roosevelt Bulkley D. Oliv Maury Maverick San Antonio Texas House Progressive Star

Bishop O'Hara Arrives to Lead Youth Service Plans

Bishop O'Hara, former sociology professor and World War chaplain who served in France, arrived this afternoon from Great Falls, Montana. He aims to develop 50 cre f and recreational services for boys and girls of his new diocese.

Pew Bishop O'Hara Argonné France Great Falla Mont O'Mara

Famed Flier Plunges Into the Potomac Tragedy Details Emerge

The body of a famed flyer Sarabia was recovered after his plane failed to turn back to shore and plunged into the Potomac. The craft was salvaged by Navy and Civil Aeronautics Authority crews who had to cut away part of the wreckage to release him. An army doctor said neck injury likely caused by the crash. Messages of condolence arrived from President Cardenas and others. A separate note cites experiments placing golf ball impact speeds at 70 to 126 mph.

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