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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1940

Page

2

House Passes Amendments to Wagner Act in Senate Fight

Washington June 7 By a vote of two to one the House passed Wagner Act amendments creating a three man National Labor Relations Board and altering procedures. The plan abolishes current Madden Sapose Leiverson posts, shifts to an administrator, and allows court review of board decisions. The bill faces Senate pigeonholing despite broad support from labor and opposition groups. Also noted are divorces granted to Mary S Bradshaw from Rudy L Bradshaw for cruelty and Dominick Bruno from Catherine Bruno for desertion.

Washington le Boum Senate Pew Threeman National Labor Relation Board Repunteang Democrats Fye-Man Vision David J. Sapose William Green American Federation of Labor George W. Padbury, Jr Mary S. Bradshaw Rudy L. Bradshaw Padbury Dominick Brano Catherine Bruno

Baker 9 Reelected President of Great Typographical Union

Indianapolis June 7 Official returns show Claude M. Baker of San Prandeco reelected president of the International Typographical Union. Baker 30 664 to 28 487 over Francis G. Barrett of New York City Local polls May 16 sent ballots to headquarters Official report to follow next Wednesday Unofficial totals include Randolph 28 621 to 28 362 for John J. Conley Fort Worth election of Jack Gul Cleveland and Holland Vancouver B C as other officers

Indianapolis Claude M. Baker San Prandeco International Typographical Union Wandrott Randolph Baker Francis G. Barrett New York City

Spring Showing of GM Trucks Arrives in Pondur Michigan

Jurgen and Walker, distributors of General Motors trucks, announce a gala spring showing of M.C. commercial vehicles through June 10. The exhibit, in cooperation with the General Motors truck and coach division, will be held at Pondur Michigan and at other GMC dealers nationwide to acquaint operators with exclusive GMC features in 1940 models.

Jurgen Walker General Motors M.C Pondur Mich G.M.C United States O.M.C

Winter pleads guilty in police court for driving under influence

J M Winter pleaded guilty in police court yesterday morning to a charge of driving under the influence of liquor and was fined 100 dollars. He was arrested Thursday evening about 8 o'clock by Patrolmen Leroy Kane and Tony Hames. The cavalry unit of the U S Army at Fort Russell Texas had been motorized. This was the flat and most famous cavalry unit in the United States.

J. M. Winter Gullty Iqior Winter Leroy Kane Tony Hames U. S Fort Russell Texas United States

Elliston News Hints of Return from Iowa and Local Mines

Elliston reports Byron Greany back from Iowa visits with Ditka roots noted. The Big Dick mine on Nigger Mountain halted briefly but is expected to reopen next week. Dozens of local residents including Mrs. Cavanaugh, Elwood Taplin, and the Tucker family are listed visiting, calling, or traveling in Helena, Deer Lodge, and nearby towns with a flurry of social and business activity.

Jim Helena Portland Ore Bill Palm Beach Iowa EllIston Byron Greany Mr. Greany Ditka Big Dick Nigger Mountain Cinton Clayton Christian North Dakota Elwood Taplin Garrison Mw Enllay Chuck Bob Smith Austin Bill Senceal Justitia Hotan Thabia Arther Fee O? Drummond Mia K. Dougherty Jamoa N. Dougherty Eday Noouvon Drummond Bob Tucker Oren Nelson Helenk Ratlers Bilney Earnest Daughtera Annabelle Tavrella Sinkta Phyllis Tucker Wera Holana Vislara Chuck Smith Tolat Bakke Rich Spur Gilbert Stayer Fletcher Poul Iglvie Sod Delvin Mizner, Jr Halana Castera Walter E. Kelley Dorolly Melvin D. Mizner Lawrence Carlyle Unity Tucker Hnme Barney Cook California Warthouse C.H. Tucker Lawrence Ward Forrest Dyer Walter B. Kelley Margaret Dorothy Polson Marvin Yedly Markheta Yakma Wash Tucker John Lynch Sherman Dovitn William Greany Sallern Bast Weak Tim Neardon Manhattan James E. Reat Bre Richard Galen Calle Ara Glen Lince Carl Jorgensen Washington Miller Farney Cook C. W. Tucker Dear Lodge Fd Johnson Red Lodge Joe Henault Deer Loige B. H. Varly Traton Waah BI Brown Helene Bill Myles Dewitt Great Falls Louie Krieg Kes‘ter Drer Lodga al Ming al, Jr Les Tom Qualls Bers Melvin Mizner, Jr Evelyn Tlelens Cellery James H. Dougherty Frank Fl. Dougherty Betty Missoula Annis Martingat Butta George Hiets Deer Lodge Ed Johnson Carl Hermancon Walter Manuia Phllipsburg Ben Standley Arlee Alfee Eluln Gllen Hysham Fay Riley Joe Pleren Freddy Helena Yialora Huth Mahlin

Fort Benton Woman Heads State Clubs

Fort Benton woman A McLeish was elected president of the Montana Federation of Women's Clubs succeeding H S Mussighrad of Wisdom. The convention will close with installation ceremonies. new officers include Howard Bogart as vice president and Doon King as second vice president. About 300 visitors heard talks on topics from beautification to medical care.

J. F. Walker Great Falls Lincoln J. Atkins Billings Polytethale Teonle Warn

Woman Dies After Traffic Accident Near Timber

Mrs Nettia Thornby of New Auburn Wisconsin died in a local hospital from injuries after the car her husband Omar was driving left the road to avoid a truck. The couple were returning from Bis Timber when the vehicle plunged into a ditch. They were visiting their son Wil in Tig Timber. The report also notes Peruvian scientists claim nat pyrethrum can be grown there but farmers hesitate to start.

Billfies Jones Nettia Thornby New Auburn Wis Omar Bis Timber Wil Mam Tig Timber

Catholic Men Begin Three Day Retreat at Carroll College

About 170 Catholic laymen from Montana gather at Carroll College chapel for the opening of the 11th annual three day retreat. Very Rev Dr Bramer J Riley notes registration is strong with more expected. Retreat master is Rev Dr Maurice Rheeny from Catholic University. The event concludes Sunday with mass and benediction and a banquet, part of a series of diocesan retreats through June for priests and laywomen with Rev Thomas Mulligan as retreatmaster.

Montana Carroll College Bramer J. Riley Riley Retreat Association Mauricn Rheeny Reiluloua Education Catholic University of America Washington, D. C Heena Thomas Mulligan St. Edwarda Seminary Seattle

Wheeler Urges Calm as War Debate Intensifies

Senator Wheeler addresses fears over entering World War II urging restraint and realism. He warns of hunger, poverty, and societal collapse if nations focus on bogeyed air base stories while building hospitals and universities for lasting peace. He rebukes isolationist charges and says support for allies should be thoughtful, not reckless.

Iltler New York St. Louie New Orleans Horisa Inborttorien Hia Gudience Europe Wheeler Hitler Belligersats Seasor

Fragmented Cranium Crackers Q&A Amid Historic Names

Answers to Cranium Crackers include questions on Tage 8 3 and a list of terms like Baller Valladotid Apain and buffjufia. The garbled text mentions a religious orders, bread dough doughnuts, and a note about June 1 with a telegram from George VI to French President Albert Lebrun praising France's role in Belgium.

Valladotid Apain New Nogland Pragles Eing George VI Pent Tlegram Albert Lebrans Beltain Histore Belgium

Free Flight Training Program Opens at Carroll College

Twenty five applications already filed for a Civil Aeronautics Authority funded summer flight training at Carroll College. Up to 20 youths will receive full training toward a private pilot’s license, with priority to education level. Applicants must be 18 to 26, pass medicals, and hold a high school diploma. Applications due by Monday evening June 10 at Carroll or at Helong airport with Mr. Morrison as lead instructor and Dr. Neuman directing ground work.

Carroll College BE. J. Riley Islay Riley Caid BR. B. Morrison Helong Morrison Faward W. Neuman Wil Carton

Roosevelt comments spur talk of universal military training

A New York Times editorials urges universal compulsory military training. President Roosevelt, while acknowledging reading the piece, says he will consider it in light of self defense. War Department to send a test plane to Ford airport. debates grow in Congress on compulsory training and wartime equipment. Navy cruiser Wichita sails for goodwill tour to Rio de Janeiro.

Ain Remack Hoosevelt New York Times War Department Bord Ford Perhand Roornwell Norria Ind Neb Thomas Alan Army Connally Texas Representative Fish N.Y Apaaker Bankhead Navy Cruiter Wichita Rio da Janeiro

Lincoln resident Ra Bowat to seek Republican nomination

Ra Bowat, a well-known Lincoln resident and preacher, filed his nominating petition yesterday with the county clerk and recorder for the lower house on the Republican ticket. His slogan, No Promina Other than Honest Ward, will be printed on the ballot.

Ra Bowat Lower Housa Hower

Louise Robinson dies. funeral home held

Louie Rowton of 1227 Poplar street died near midnight after a ling er ing Western. The body rests at Opp and Conrad funeral home with services pending. She was born in Temy and moved to Helena about twenty to thirty years ago. No living relatives in the area reported.

Louie Rowton Poplar Street Opp and Conrad Helena Ares

Louis Stadler Honored by Looe Lodge Members

Louis Stadler, a long time member from Helena, was honored Thursday evening by Looe Lodge. Gov. Roy F Ayers attended to reminisce with Stadler as other locals including H R Straety and Judge A J Morvky offered tributes and well wishes.

Louis Stadler I Looe Lodge Louis Bradler Helena Roy F Ayers Tate Mr .Rindlay Stadler Kaufman Forgua County H.R. Straety John C. Bayerd J. W. Christa George Scholte Thomas Silleta A. J. Morvky

Quaker City Prepares to Welcome GOP

Philadelphia gears up for the Republican National Convention with an expected 126,000 attendees and an entertainment program from a marathon race to street dancing. Mayor Robert B. Lamberton and arrangements chief Samus F. Pryor oversee the setup as workmen raise a festive streamer on City Mall plaza, while a decorative elephant motif signals the welcome.

Philadelphia

Marriage Licenses and Birth at St Johns Hospital

Herbert Whemain and Lesh Wolfe of Spokane obtained marriage licenses while Mr and Mrs A T Wadsworth of 49 Harrison Avenue announce the birth of a son yesterday morning at St Johns Hospital.

Herbert Whemain Lesh Wolfe Spokane BSUTH A. T. Wadsworth Harrisan Avenue St. John‘s Hospital

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