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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1935
Page
9
Front page notes the year’s deficit reaching about 3.34 billion dollars with a public debt of 22.54 billion at start and a forecast to 29.85 billion by June 30. By mid June borrowing will push the total near 27 billion, surpassing the 1919 war debt peak, as projections suggest a 1935 debt around 31.83 billion.
Deputies pursue two suspects after sharpshooters damaged a power line feeding Boulder Dam. Water rose to 20 inches from motor housings as crews feared flooding damage. Power crews set up patrols to deter further vandalism while authorities trace the path between Victorville and Barstow. Elsewhere, Mr and Mrs Harry Gronfein sail to London aboard the Milwaukee with plans to reach Liverpool from New York on June 20 using the Steamship Manhattan.
Petition argues 800000 public works bond for new school was illegal and site selection tainted by improper proceedings. Trustees summoned to show cause for injunction. Kendall’s district suit challenges straw ballot, site petition, bids, and taxpayer voting limits. Board says bond work financed and sites finalized. four actions cited, three sustained demurrers, amended complaint pending. Society dramas and reels remain popular in East Africa cinema scenes.
A 16 seat America airlines plane vanished over Ulster County and was later found wrecked in a forest as investigators traced the crash. The crew included Clyde Holbrook and Ada Huckeby with several passengers from Chicago, Buffalo, and New York. Separate reports recount five deaths in a Pan American Grace Airways crash near Mar Chiquita, Argentina, plus French bombing plane losses near Chartres. The page also details preliminary school budget projections for 1934 35, reserve cash allocations, and staff salary adjustments across high and elementary schools, with notes on district consolidations and reassignments, and a Alaska trip notice for Miss Norine Killey aboard the Olympian.
Copper sellers nationwide filed a nine cent per pound price schedule with the copper code authority effective Tuesday. The raise comes from the NRA code governing the industry. Friday volume topped 4,000,000 pounds with 1,816,000 sold Saturday. Foreign demand remains fair despite Germany’s unsettled economy and cautious European destinations pegged around 4.20 cents a pound in Hamburg Havre and London.
Butte reporter notes a local brief item featuring C G Lausdry advertising at 3401 as part of a community notice. The snippet provides limited context and lacks full details of the event or message.
The House banking committee approved a labor measure as delegates from New York City backed a plan to insure credit against loss up to 20600, while Democratic leaders signaled possible adjournment. Robinson described the session as unsettled with the Atlantic conference looming and advisers moving to remodel the Wayne fort.
Secretary Wallace fixes rations and quotas for raw sugar. Off shore and Cuba quotas set. totals include 1901 762.1 cents per ton for raw sugar, with shipments to Puerto Rico and other lands. Consumption requirements projected at 478,000 short tons for the year.
Fragmentary report notes Secretary Wallace addressing Cotton Administration plans. Mentions abandoned group taxes and a wheat price reference around 90 cents a bushel. Context suggests transition toward policy changes affecting agriculture and grain markets.
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