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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1939

Page

5

This is the Day of the Flag and the Banner’s Glory

A reflective editorial lauds the American flag, cataloging its history in wars and its enduring emblem. It praises citizens’ mercy and decency, notes heroic leaders and battles, and contrasts past feats with present national pride, urging steadfast allegiance.

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Grasshopper Extermination Fight Gets $2,750,000 OK

Congress moved swiftly to fund the grasshopper control campaign in western fields. An appropriation of 2.75 million dollars was sent to President Roosevelt after Montana lawmakers warned of looming disaster for farmers if funds stopped. The measure aims to keep the post control effort active and protect grain producers.

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Outstanding Supreme Court Term Amid Roosevelt Appointments

The Supreme Court term closed with two new Roosevelt appointees, Felix Frankfurter and William O. Douglas, joining the bench as four Roosevelt selections emerged through retirements and a death. The term featured a high volume of leading decisions and significant legal principles, contrasting with earlier terms and marking a notable 1933–39 record.

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Court Embraces New Liberalism Through 1938 Act Revisions

The court furthers liberalism by re examining and discarding embedded doctrines across multiple New Deal era acts including Agricultural Adjustment, Tobacco Inspection, Alcohol Administration, National Labor Relations, income related intrastate railway acts, and TVA policies. The shift began in 1935–46 and accelerates this term with sweeping repudiations shaping economic and administrative orders amid rising national debt concerns.

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Nazi Economic Crisis Darkens German Trade Outlook

The article reports Hitler urging export expansion to fuel Germany’s industrial strength. It notes continued export decline through April, worsened finances, and futile efforts to halt the slide, with commentary on internal economic strain and policy challenges.

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Where Did I Throw That Match Pencil Rack Admonition

A fragment from a 1930s style editorial urges creating cheap desk pencil racks for citizens with the warning Where Did I Throw That Match to curb fire starting habits. It critiques careless matches and links to broader anti Nazi rhetoric referencing Goering. The tone blends public safety with political commentary on the Nazis.

Vacillation and Democracy in Political Life

The piece argues that democratic failure stems from political vacillation as Liberals and conservatives oscillate in power. It notes voters switch support amid frequent shifts, delaying decisive policy and fostering systemic doubt about stable governance.

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Cincinnati Voters Narrowly Back Proportional Representation

In a tight special election on Tuesday Cincinnati voters narrowly approved proportional representation by 48 667 to 48 518. The close result signals continued vigilance by the Charlie Group to preserve the system and its perceived benefits for city governance amid Republican opposition. The St Louis Post Dispatch reports the broader context and implications for municipal reform efforts.

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South Africa’s early history and colonial clashes detailed

In Washington on June 9, a review traces South Africa from ancient claims of navigation and trade to early European contact. It notes Phoenician and Egyptian artifacts, Dutch East India Company stations at Cape Town, the 1652 settlement, and subsequent Kaffir wars. The piece covers Dutch, British control shifts, and the 1810s military and settler developments shaping early South African history.

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Fragmented Transvaal history and war notes blur the record

A garbled OCR mix recounts South African colonial history and diamond era milestones from 1836 to 1919, mentioning Dutch voortrekkers, British conquest, the Witwatersrand gold field, and the 1919 union move. It also briefly references unsettled protest notes in Montreal Star and a child’s snappy schoolroom exchange from Time, with many broken phrases and misspellings throughout.

Washington Column My Bruce Catton: Plan to cut taxes for jobs

A New York United Industries plan to cut taxes aims to reemploy 1.6 million idle workers by offering tax credits to employers and allowing part of a payer's income to be prepaid if wages are raised. The proposal seeks cap gains relief, Wagner Act revisions, and looser SEC rules, to revive business without lowering wage rates.

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The Family Doctor Discusses Toothbrush Care

A medical article explains proper toothbrush use and maintenance. It covers brush selection, bristle quality, and technique to remove debris, plus how to store and dry brushes between uses. It notes variations in preferences and emphasizes brushing guidance for effective dental hygiene.

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Answers to Questions from the Malena Bureau Memorandum

A reader asks about patent history for animated cartoons. The reply notes John Bray received a 1914 patent for animated pictures. Other questions cover daily ink deliveries to American homes, paprika vitamin C value, the first English slave trader Jobo Hawkins, and Browning's poetry.

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