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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1941

Page

3

Syrian Situation Described by Rotary Delegate

Francis A. Kettanen, Rotary delegate from Beirut, reported that French officials in Syria and Lebanon provoked bread riots before a British drive by creating wheat shortages for profit. He said the plan aimed to corner markets while excess wheat remained. He noted rioting and quoted prices for port permits and potatoes. He added commentary on British prospects and German influence, including a digression about Iraq and Syria.

Denver Syria Levanon Francis A. Kettanen Rotary International Beirut Lebanon Kettanen Rotary Tele Germany Britain Ketlaneb Palin Beypl Palestine Iraq Traq Ketlaneh Baghdad Nabanniyah Crete Bagland

U S Housing Aids Puerto Rico Shacks In New Low Rent Hous ing

US Housing Authority completes the first of 13 community projects at Waiajo on Puerto Rico’s east coast. About 1 000 small income families will move into new low rent homes with concrete walls roofs and double baths to resist hurricanes and raids. Rents run from 4 70 to 4 a month.

NEA San Juan Puerto Rico Park Avenue United States Housing Authority Fajaro Americas USILA Pusha Ricen Tobaccro Waiaio Tanga Holes Od Commission Isusence Fite Marne Insurance Eteerervesen Capitil Secene State Helena John J. Holmes Ingurente Office OF State Auditor Stat OF Montana Issurance DE Faetment Camden Fue Insue Anch Association Montana Ji. Holmes Wo ‘Doner Nsutal

Two Year Pact to Avert Shipyard Strikes Ratified

The Atlantic coast shipyards reach a two year labor pact after delegates from 83 locals of the Industrial Union of Marine and Ship Building Workers approve a basic 1.12 dollar wage for skilled mechanics with COL adjustments and premium pay. In San Francisco area machinists vote to continue their strike against 11 yards. A separate lumber workers agreement in the Pacific Northwest moves toward returning 22,000 strikers to work with a 0.74 cent raise, though a union shop demand is not included.

Associated Press CLO Atlantic Coast San Francisco Industrial Union of Marine and Shipbuilding Workers Inekonts St Tobis Defense Mediaton Belulehent Steel Patifle Deleraces Olympia Wusk Fietense Mediation Board Orton Hlérnational Who Aj ‘Hinion Los Angeles Navy American Aviation Corporation

Bulgaria Reports Terrible Blast Captured On Broadcast

A Budapest broadcast cited by New York reporter Jay 18 says Bulgaria suffered an unexplained explosion with astonishing catastrophic damage. No additional details were provided in the broadcast heard by NBG. Manchukug reports annual soy bean production around 179,262,000 bushels.

New York Budapest Bulgaria NBG Manchukug

St Louis Man Carries On Own Crusade For Traffic Safety

St Louis resident Cayt I Reinecke, whose father and son were killed in automobile accidents, has become a one man crusade for traffic safety. He approaches motorists who break rules, identifies himself as a private citizen, and politely urges safer driving. He compliments better conduct and calls attention to the danger, often persuading drivers to change their behavior and promise to drive more carefully.

St. Louis St. Louie Suse 15 P—Cayt I. Reinecke Reinecke

Shippers Urged to Send Goods This Summer

The commerce department urged shippers to move commodities in summer, normally fall shipments, to ease the expected tight freight car situation in September and October. Advice includes loading cars to capacity, prompt loading and unloading, seven day week operations, not ordering cars until ready, and using motor trucks for short hauls, with emphasis on perishable items.

Washington

Livingston Pioneer Taken by Death

Livingston obituary: Mrs Elsle Linn, aged 64 widow of Charles I Linn, died yesterday at Livingston after a long illness. She came to Livingston from the east with her parents in 1859 and resided there since. She was survived by a brother W A Sample of Missoula and a son Jark Linn of Bly, Nevada. services and burial planned alongside relatives here.

Billings Ann Elsle Inn Charles I. Linn Livingston Gardiner Che Tneana Linn Liv Ingston W. A. Sample Missoul Jark Lign Bly Nevada

Monlson Traffic Fatalities Rise After Collision

Fatalities in Monlson traffic crash climbed to five with the death of Rosa Thompson, about 40, of Dodson. She died after a car truck collision last night four miles west of here.

Mella Rosa Thompson Dodson

Woodworkers Vote To Resume Jobs At Conventio n

Ohmon Washa Tyne reports that 15 delegates to a GTQ convention reveal International Woodworkers of America voted unanimously to return to work immediately in West lumber mills and Camis. The vote follows a recommended national defense board plan including union membership for new hires, a 75 cent base hourly wage, paid vacations for 1400 hour workers, and a study of piecework incentives.

Ohmon Washa Tyne GTQ International Woodworkers America Royals al Povihywest Lumber Anills Camis National Defense

Priscilla Lane to Wed Newsman in California

Priscilla Lane, daughter of Mrs Cor B Lane, engaged to John Barry, publisher of a California weekly. Lane recently divorced Owen Inslund, an assistant film director, final months ago after a brief, strained marriage. The couple reportedly met during a vacation six months ago in Vieterville.

Wlollywood Calif Tune Cor B. Lane Priscilla John Tarry Barry Hhe Vietersiln

F B I Investigates Sabotage After Ship Encounters Trouble

In San Diego on June 16, investigators pursued rumors of sabotage after the steamer Mormanstar of the Moor-WcCormack line's Haven American fleet arrived with engine trouble. Captain E B Peiwoling reported no evidence of sabotage, while FBI agents boarded the vessel and an inquiry was labeled routine.

San Diego Calif F.B Moor-WcCormack Line EB. H. Peiwoling

Louis Conn Fight Picture Raises Doubts Ahead of Polo Grounds

New York reporters note the Louis Conn fight looks unclear as both boxers train hard at Pompton Lakes New Jersey ahead of Wednesday's Polo Grounds bout. Promoter Mike Jacobs eyes a potential gate exceeding half a million dollars with 40 000-plus attendees.

St? Vener New York Arcaid Polo Grounds 49Th Street Louis Max Jor Conn Pomphon Lakes N. J Associated Press Dempsey Sullivans Army Tank Joe Fa Billy Boy Aly King of Gonn Whilaway Bey Brother Louis Grand Row Hilly Joe Billy Slug Anyonne Missouri Mongy Mike Jacobs Mike Broadway Eighth Avenue

Baseball's Big Six inapt text from league summaries

Fragmented OCR lists players and teams across the American and National Leagues, mentioning Yankees Giants Athletics Tigers and Cardinals with scattered surnames. No coherent events or outcomes are clear. most items are unreadable fragments from a historical sports column.

Salica Forte to clash tonight in top Philadelphia bout

Lou Salica and Tommy Forte prepare for a 45 round title fight card in Philadelphia after rain forced a postponement. Salica trains with trainer Willie Friedlander while Forte eyes a rematch following a late 1940s win. Both weigh for a second time as betting favors Forte on prior 10 round victory.

Philadelphia Jong Lou Salica Brooklyn Tommy Porte Salicaster Forte Mickey Diamond Salica Willie Friedlander Porte Lash Uule Saura At- Wiku Worle

Rome's vast urban life in the first century AD

In ancient Rome the population exceeded a million, and most residents lived in flats or apartment-style housing, reflecting dense city living in the early empire.

Rome

Clayton Hearner Captures Mahoning Valley Open Title

Clayton Hearner of Linville North Carolina won his first major golf tournament with a blazing four under par 276 to take the 32,000 Mahoning Valley Open. Byron Selgon Toledo finished one stroke behind, while Ben Logan Hershey and Ydard Mangram Monterey Park were three back. Additional contenders included Dawson Lite San Francisco and Bobby Cruickshank Richmond Virginia.

Gerard Maio Hlond Clayton Hearner Linville N. C Byron Selgon Toledo Ben Logan Heshey Ydard Mangram Monterey Paint Call Dawson Lite San Francisco Bobby Cruickshank Richmond

Newt Carter Wins Idaho Golf Championship Match

Newt Carter of Balse captured the Idaho state amateur golf championship in Nampa. He defeated Bob White of Balse 8 and 2 to end the match on the 24th hole, securing the title.

Newt Carter Idaho Nampa Dene Balse Bob White Iso

Three Month Strike Ends at Monterey Refinery

The three month strike by 450 workers at the Monterey refinery of the American Smelting and Refining Company ended today. The United States owned firm granted workers 141,860 pesos in increased wages and strike costs. A new labor contract was also signed.

Mexico Cily Indnlstry Lehur American Smelting and Refining Company Monterey

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