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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1931
Page
3
June 11 1944 Waihai China American salvage ship Pigeon rushed to aid the sinking Poseidon after the Yuta rammed it. 18 men trapped, eight in the aft compartment, divers unable to contact them. Deep sea operations under bad weather continue as eight survivors are aboard Medley, two escaped and died.
After conferences with officials from several nations, Charles Lindbergh outlined four possible routes for his forthcoming flight with Mrs Lindbergh. The options ranged from routes east over Greenland to Spitzbergen then Siberia to Japan, to Arctic crossings via Hudson Bay and Alaska, to a Pacific-Arctic path via the Aleutians, and a Siberia leg. He noted awaiting permission from Soviet authorities and said formal inquiries had received private, satisfactory replies.
A Montana association develops a federal aid plan to compete with local banks by forming credit associations. The program would combine local capital, federal loans, and Intermediary Credit Bank rediscounts to extend farm loans up to seven times the association's capitalization. Details include organization, capitalization, and site selection for fuel bases.
Last night at the Marlow theater Arliss impressed with a sharp, likable studied portrait in The Millionaire. The story follows an American manufacturer as he faces complications while trying to retire. The cast includes Mrs Arliss Evelyn Knapp David Monroers Beery Tully Ball Nugent and Sam Wards. The performance earned hearty approval and the picture is pitched as suitable for the whole family.
Great Falls hosts the Montana Funeral Directors Association meeting where leaders urged businesslike methods in cost accounting, equipment, and service. Howard of New York spoke as national director representative, stressing overhead coverage and profit. R. W. Ross presided at sessions.
The MacDonald government bears strain over the hillline bill and Philip Snowden budget. Lloyd George to back a land tax, with proposed income tax relief for land taxpayers. The amendment seeks relief for certain taxpayers, debated in the House of Commons Tuesday. Liberals support appears pivotal. The government risks defeat as the issue intensifies.
The document reports that German leaders and the chancellor resist pressure to hurry actions while he weighs options. In Seattle two hundred purges from Washington Oregon Idaho Montana begin a three day conference at the University of Washington. Leaders of a faction named Macnadion Kraupkn escape mention of Carolyn Davis and Glendora Glakely from Paris.
A Montana court interprets general election scope for a highway debenture vote and upholds legality of the process. The decision notes the act became law after governor approval, addresses taxes, indebtedness thresholds, and related refund and licensing provisions amid prior laws and federal funds concerns.
In a continued notice from page one officials say they are authorized to prepare and file a folt application with the respective commissions. They hope to complete within a week and will provide the public access to the statement and carrier actions. The term charges covers switching and shuvilar services at various terminals, not express rates. Senator Borah returns to Washington for a quiet homeward exit as next year’s presidential campaign looms.
A Republican conference on Hoover's renomination heard leaders pledge support and loyalty. Senator Fess and others urged unity and emphasized tariff protection as vital. Mrs. Gunn endorsed keeping a Republican in the White House as crucial. Brown welcomed Hoover as a courageous, patient, patriotic leader.
Miss Grohbrugge was shot through the body while near a creek ten miles from Helena. She drove to a bakery, called for help, and was taken to St Peter's hospital where she regained some strength. Doctors expect recovery though she remains weak. She is a Helena High School and Business College graduate with prior service in the state bureau of civilian rehabilitation.
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