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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1936

Page

9

Our Vanishing Wilderness and the Montana Highway Fight

An editorial argues against building a Great Falls to Missoula highway through Helena Ly National forests, warning that road expansion imperils Montana’s last wilderness. It cites California’s stance, criticizes local chambers for selfish motives, and urges legislative action to designate park preserves to protect wildlife, hunting, and quiet recreation.

Independent Great Falls Missoula Helena and Ly 1 California United Chamber of Commerce Commonwealth Club Committee On Forestry and Wild Life Our Highway Commission Montana Legislative Assembly

What's in a Name in Politics and Horseshoes

The piece satirizes party labels, noting old line Democrats deny Roosevelt as a Democrat while Republicans and socialists attack his New Deal. It cites Norman Thomas and Milwaukee Mayor Hoan at Cleveland, arguing Roosevelt defies simple label. It also mentions twenty million pounds of horseshoes manufactured yearly in the United States and the persistence of pitching as a pastime.

Roosevelt Tut Cleveland Norman Thomas Leo Kreychi Socialist National Darel W. Hoan Milwaukee Tony

SEEK INVESTMENT CENSUS FOR FOREIGN CAPITAL FLOWS

Senator McAdoo proposes a congressional census of investments abroad and foreign holdings in the United States with ongoing monthly status checks. He cites 1933 interest and 1934 renewed attention led by George N Peek, noting concerns that Americans own about 2.6 billion in foreign bonds in default and that foreign nations finance via American securities.

McAdoo Congress United States Ientury Department George N. Peek

McAdoo survey urged on bonds and currency trends

The piece discusses government bonds and bonds of states provinces and municipalities. It notes the French monetary crisis and American investors' experience with depreciated currencies. It underscores a survey proposed by Mr McAdoo to inform Americans about investments and guide future placement.

France McAdoo

Revival of Rail Travel II Hits Eastern Lines

A revival of rail travel notes reduced passenger rates spur general rail use, though Eastern roads resist, citing economic pressures and competition from buses and planes. The piece contrasts Western and Southern responses with downward schedule revisions and Inter-State Commerce Commission rate changes.

East Inter-State Commerce Commission

Motion Picture Detection for Criminals Aims Nationwide

Officials promote a Schwarzkopf system that records criminals through motion picture screening of walk posture and speech as a national deterrent. It envisions a national motion picture library to supplement fingerprints and could surface in theaters for broad-based police work.

Col H. Norman Schwarzkopf New Jersey Schwarzkopf United States Department of Justice United States

Editorial Reexamines New York Law on Labor Welfare

Best Editorial of the Day critiques the New York law halting rail and factory protections after 19 years of reform. It notes broad political reaction and argues the decision risks leaving workers vulnerable to exploitation while acknowledging calls for constitutional amendment if needed.

Mie Supreme Court Ruthlean New York Wonton Waters Federation of Tabor Due Consumera’ League Woman's Trade Union League Pavile Ieadera Partlan Itenna Becanss Exatinin Noblic Industriat Avery Nelda Nivat Ana Cim Juatien Huglen

The Haskin Letter Portrays Nazi Repression in Germany

The article analyzes anti Nazi reporting in American papers and describes how Nazi rule crushes dissent. It cites Spivak and Spoleak observations on surveillance telephone taps, tribute schemes, and the regime’s use of intimidation, blacklisting, and persecution of Jews and foreign concerns. It notes widespread famine and coercive employment practices under Hitler.

Spivak al Capone Germany Vinstodt Mke Iitler Education Department Wy Howe Tenalva

Germany’s minority Nazi grip sparks emigration fears abroad

An American observer describes Nazi pressure on foreign merchants in Germany as they pivot to protect assets in dollars francs and pounds. The piece notes German persecution, shrinking Communist ranks, and the possibility of a future war with global economic implications for American investors and trade.

Germany Aiverigana Connecticut Tf Elvan Amor Ua al Capone Hia Neale Conmiantiat Party Tuswin Tagcat Party Italy Nazi Party Austria Soviet Rusnia France Hitler Communist Party Frivon Russia Splyak Europe Tibet Amarican Andy Minnet Reporta Or & Landlord Als Income Racorda

Joy conscious women in a changing world

In a public statement Toni Lanter of Los Angeles advocates health and happiness for women, while Dr Frederick K. Robinson of City College and Mrs Alfred Watts of the Associated Country Women urge steadfast principles and unity. They caution against political disruption and stress character, future welfare, and peaceful progress.

Toni Lanter Los Angeles Har Shane Ly Inga Atote Amante Frederick K. Robinson City College New York City Mra Alfred Watts

Cheap goods lure buyers into a trap of waste

The verse laments shoddy wares that fade, break, or fail after use. It warns shoppers to avoid cheap traps and pay a bit more for lasting quality, praising prudent buying and better goods over bargain trash.

Cette Matthies Agata Mervin

Answers to Questions from Helana Independent Informa tion Bureau

A reader's Q and A summary covers topics from uniforms of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police to inks about a tropical tree Arnatio and its dye uses. It also notes Roman voting methods, autograph value factors, carbon monoxide reducing dories, a priest who celebrated a Hing denburg ceremony, and the largest meat market in East St Louis.

Mhoyal Canadian Mounted Polite Centroling Eufine A. Rogalor Detroit Department of Street Railweye Broun Hingdenburg Punt Hudson Bay East St Loula

Vitamin D for babies how to ensure healthy development

Physician guidance outlines methods for delivering vitamin D to infants through cod liver oil, fortified milks, sun exposure, and alternative preparations. It stresses cautious dosing, doctor supervision for premature babies, and balancing dietary sources with safe sun exposure to prevent rickets.

Sonny Sayings Reveal Worries About Paternity

A fragmentary note expresses sleep troubled by questions of paternity and an unsure future. The speaker wonders about their father and seeks clarity on family ties and identity. The tone is reflective and unresolved.

American Invasion Ad Prompts London Fashion Shock

The London Observer Dispatch reports a full page advert by the London department store Stars under the title American Invasion. The ad proclaims America as a growing influence on fashion, claiming American women's wear is popular and that barriers to exchange may bring U S clothing to global markets, despite tariffs and trade tensions.

London Newanapard X Landing Department Atore United States America Ax London Horn Amatcan Militou Doliant Airis Pohultive Tariffts Utien Observer Dispatch

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