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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1937

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Casualties Heavy as Madrid Endures Severe Shelling

Heavy casualties feared as Madrid endures the worst shelling in seven months. Insurgent forces press east of Bilbao toward Basque defenses while government troops fortify barricades. A British landing party rescued the French consul amid the panic and disorganization in the besieged city.

Associated Press Bilbao Eathander Acgona Hilhag Frontet Bilvao Jean Casterun France Madrid Ita

Johnson attacks Roosevelt third New Deal as threat

New York dispatch reports General Johnson of Heds casting the Roosevelt administration's 1937 legislative proposals as a push toward a silent revolution in democracy. He labeled the era’s plans a “third new deal” crafted by a brains trust, arguing they threaten traditional American political form and democracy.

New York Mugh Johnson Roosevelt N.R.A Congress

Federal LIE for this State being pressed and flood relief urged

Montana faces simultaneous drought and flood spurring senators to seek consolidated federal relief. Senator Wheeler calls for a conference of interior-state colleagues to unite the program under one department, while Senator Murray pushes agencies to extend aid. W P A Civilian Conservation Corps and other agencies pledged to use their facilities where possible as flood areas suffer.

Washington Drouth Flood Montana Burton K. Wheeler Interior States Northwest Wheeler Uney James F. Murray Works Progress Administration Reconstruction Fl. Dance Corporation Civilian Conservation Carpy Trexettinment Adminstration Popeble Montand Drench Mr. Wilson

Kidnaping Victim Possibly Located In New York

In New York on June 15 police investigated a kidnapping case involving a man identified as Tomlin and a woman linked to Parsons home. The driver reported the woman was abducted by a man and a second woman near Pensyl street station around p.m. Officers at Stony Brook were to question the driver as authorities declined to speculate on the development’s impact on the case.

Daist Bist Street Tomlin Stony Brook Inn

Naval officer dies in plane crash near Yoncalla Oregon

Roseburg Ore June 15 Deputy Sheriff Clifford Thornton Bald reports Lieutenant Commander Tau Ivea Boston Mass died near Yoncalla an hour after the U S navy plane he was delivering to Seattle crashed in dense fog A Lieutenant Bronatrom leaped from the plane shortly before the crash and escaped uninsured

Roseburg Ore Clifford Thornton Bald Tau Ivea Boston Masa Yoncalla Seattle Denea Fom Voncalla Thornton Bronatrom

Premier Blum of France Weighs Resignation Amid Crisis

Paris reports Premier Leon Blum faced pressure to resign as debate over emergency financial powers intensified. The chamber approved a bill granting Blum authority to rule by decree until the end of the month, amid a split within the Socialist bloc and fears of government collapse.

Leon Wam Chamber of Dnpatten Chame Ber Refuan People’s Front Crass Chamho Ak Finance Vincent Auriol Paris Gallerian Auriol Unitil Jona Wormerday Chamber of Donation Socialtet Lton Blum

Insurance on state motor vehicles above low bids

State officials awarded insurance contracts for roughly $500,000 worth of motor vehicle equipment at $4,031.47 above the low bids. Governor Ayers opposed the decision, claiming it would not save Montana taxpayers money. The Wolentz and Company firm received liability and equipment coverage totaling $14,227.05, with other bids noted for property and fire insurance.

Wios Governoor Ray Bo Ayana Sam W. Mitchell Atorney Harrison Z. Freebanen State Board of Maumbors Ina Ayers Agaiiat Budder As Ne Ltd Montana Wreehourn Naamesa Hourn Fhan Mitchell Wolentz and Company Tr Dawson Smith Company Helena

Rev Jardine Loses Post After Windsor Wedding

The Bishop of Durham accepted the resignation of the Rev. R Anderson Jardine who officiated at the Windsor wedding as vicar of St. Pauls Church Darlington. His departure follows his service at the royal ceremony.

London Durham R. Anderson Jardine Duke and Duchess of Windsor St. Paul's Church Darlington

World News In Gist From Fragmented Ledger

Numerous terse items report local protests in Johnstown and Ambridge with clashes between workers and unions in Ambridge. A dynamite blast near a rail line disrupts Warren Ohio. Governor Davey pursues a peace conference stance in Columbus. Washington notes rapid shifts in labor committee leadership amid alleged food poisoning fears. Foreign orbit mentions Taurugents and Bilbao front moves with Banque hill battles. Paris notes split within the People’s Front and cabinet fall averted.

Hauaa Mos Taurgenta Bilhad Taaurgents Atente Altampt Bilbao Banque Paria People’s Front Dium

Paramount Studio Fire Sparks Quick Evacuation

A fire at Paramount Studio caused $1000 damage to a hinge sound stage. Director James Hogan alerted Francen Farmer Tina Hanquette Ray Milland and others as actors fled. Fire crews extinguished the blaze, likely started by overloaded lighting wires in the walls.

Cake Paramount Studio Kately James Hogan Francen Farmer Tina Hanquette Ray Milland

Roosevelt Seeks Ways to Boost Buying Power of Poor

President Roosevelt outlined plans to raise the buying power of about one third of the population at the bottom of the economy. He discussed potential social security increases, wage and hour standards, and relief reform, aiming to abolish relief reliance and balance the budget. A radio address may follow this summer.

Washington Roosevelt Hoosevelt Aldea Syill

Senate Economy Bloc Fights Over Relief Spending

Washington reports the Senate Economy Bloc won one skirmish and lost another over a $1.6 billion relief bill. An amendment barred relief funds from any use except unemployment aid for clergy in need and capped administrative costs. A motion to revert unspent funds to the treasury was defeated 13 to 25.

Washington Parsons Senate Treasury

Just A Minute With Irvin Cob b Santa Monica Memories

In a 1917 reminiscence from Santa Monica under Leo Carrillo guidance Irvin Cobb visits remaining ranches preserving a bygone era He humorously notes the Carrillo clan’s vast kinfolk likening them to a native species and praises old time hospitality and courtesy from a distant Hollywood setting

Santa Monica Calif Leo Carrillo California Leo Pacific Coast Potomac Hollywood

Great Strike May Spread In Johnstown City Turmoil

Johnstown residents form a citizen patrol amid riot conditions during a five day steel strike in the Conemaugh valley. President Roosevelt calls for a written collective bargaining contract, urging verbal agreements to be committed to paper. Republic Steel officials respond with a clarified statement to employees.

Johnstown Conemaugh Valley Roosevelt White House Washington Republic Sten! Corporation Republic

Deputies on Job Mayor Shields Says He Deputized

No contract with the C I O. We have no further comment at this time. Deputies on Job Mayor Daniel J. Shields said tonight he had deputized at least a number of individuals as the page continues.

C.I.0 Daniel J. Shields Paige

Labor’s Champion in Lower Chamber Dies at 48

Washington June 26 William Connery Jr Democratic representative from Massachusetts died at a hospital aged 48 after food poisoning. A longtime labor advocate and former chairman of the House Labor Committee he pushed wage and hour reforms and supported permanent social measures. A World War I veteran he served with the 26th Yankee Division and began politics as secretary to Lynn mayor McPheters. His wife and brother Lawrence were en route to the capital when rites were given.

Washington William Connery, Jr Missichusetts Tonlery Congress House Vital Rud Tlick-Gonnery Maweld Civician Conservae Honocerps Connery Roosevely Presi Ent Lynton Wras 26Th Ilr McPherres Lynn Rath Wrra Faudy Jannery Lawrence Co Cannery Musa

Crop Outlook Altered by Recent Rainfall In June

The report notes crop outlook shifted after heavy rains, with Montima’s crop prospects improving yet uncertain about May losses. G Ciarmond cites rainfall may not fully reveal damage extent and conditions for wheat, oats, and barley show notable declines from prior lows.

Montima Taysy Dave Toeran G. Ciarmond

Veterans Parade and Banquet Highlight Montana Event

June 15 reports a parade and banquet attended by veterans and patriotic societies. The Glasgow unit led 75 pieces in a colorful parade as local groups planned a convention closing the next day with election of officers and related ceremonies.

Tyre Montana Patstatte Organizattion Glasgow Nogeore Adrylteama Patriotic Societies

Wages and Hours Bill Arousing Criticism

Washington June 16 The civil service commission opposed a proposed compulsory labor standards bill saying it would create many government jobs outside the merit system and exempt labor standards overseers, calling it contrary to good business administration.

Washington Black-Connery Civil Service Commission

Eight Men Perish In Fishing Boat Wreck

Rowers Beach Nd June 15 The bodies of seven men were recovered from the wreckage of a small fishing boat that sank several miles off shore. Only three survived the stormy voyage. another is missing. The five foot long craft Ta al chartered by Western Pennsylvanians for a day of taking sank yesterday.

Rowers Beach Delawara Bay

Roosevelt backs broad approach to Republic Steel strike

President Roosevelt and the Senate Civil Liberties Committee pressed for settlement as Republic Steel faced a push to sign a contract for striking workers. The White House signaled a flexible stance, urging verbal agreement while legal actions pursued delivery of nonstriking workers’ packages. A Justice Department order requiring postal delivery to plants in Warren and Niles proceeded, amid broader questions on the Wagner Act and union rights.

Washington Roosevelt Senate Civil Liberties Committee Republic Steel Corporation Common Sense Phould Be Willng Republic Stelhaw Sciuta Lee Relublic Steel Atriky Chicago Comittes Polfon Koosevelty Iepublic Steel Post Office Department Eders Agather Eyetinagier General Farley Whey Warren and Niley, Ohjs Acc Delvery Nilso James M. Proctor Farley Ateel Republic Steel Senad

La Follette push to raise income taxes gains setback

Senator La Follette of Wisconsin urged adding broadening of the income tax base and higher living costs to the administration tax bill. The finance committee deadlocked 7 to 7 on his proposal and instead extended the three cent postage and left more than 50 million dollars of excise taxes set to expire June 30.

Washington Levine la Follette Wis Senate LaFollatte

Fainting Attacks Hit Girls in French Sugar Refinery

In Lilie France seventy young women about seventeen years old fainted at their posts in a sugar refinery. Investigators warn of a psycho pathological phenomenon induced by auto suggestion. Government and union delegates report good working conditions but poor pay amidst the incidents.

Lilie France

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