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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1939

Page

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Roosevelt Eyes Vast New Spending Program Proposals

Washington reports President Roosevelt weighs a broad spending push in housing highways railroads rural electrification and farm tenancy relief. Proposed federal financing and regulatory expansions target stimulus through rail equipment purchases federal housing costs and farm tenancy reform, while keeping a wary eye on debt and inflation.

Washington Roosevelt Neesitent Hiamell Hus Quart Carberaising Ture Tina Authority Ians Hea

French Submarine Phenix Missing With All Hands

Paris reports the 2000-ton French submarine Phenix vanished after a routine dive off Indo China coast. Four officers and 59 crew aboard, deep water impedes rescue. This follows a string of recent submarine disasters, with no sign of the vessel or crew after a major search.

Paris Phenix Indo-China Navy Ministry Phenis Ita Cam-Tahh Bay Astern Indo-Chine Bart Duown China Sea

Prolonged Search Fails to Find Missing Submarine

Saigon reports that French naval authorities found no trace of the submarine Phantas with Oswin aboard after an extensive search in the China Sea off Cam Ranh Bay. The craft submerged Thursday morning while en route to Hai Phong and is presumed lost. Search efforts by all available units continue as officials review the mystery.

Saigon Indo-China Aga Os Won China Sea Hay Cam Ranh InderChing Ravnins

Saco irrigation project praised in Page letter

Washington 18 Montenn members of cotgrens seek invitation of 931.00 Saco ulvine Irrigation project with 25,000,000 fund for water conservation allotted to Roosevelt administration. In a letter to Representative Connor J. Mont Page reclamation commissioner called the project worthy and said it will likely be included in the Great Pines program. The project in Pamlico county would irrigate about 9,402 acres.

Washington, Jie Montenn Cotgrens Roosevelt John C. Page Page M'Connor J. Mont Constric UN Pamilipa County Ould

Living costs slip slightly in May per board report

New York May figures show living costs easing by about two tenth of a percent from April to May. The decrease stems from lower prices for food clothing and a few household items according to the National Industrial Conference Board which is privately funded and supported by industry groups.

New York Dune Coinn Aundries Ibe National Industrial Conference Board

Zinc market demoralized says mining executive

Backane Washington June 6. Mining executive Stanly A Faston Kellogg Tate president of the Bunker Hill Sullivan Mining Company told bankers at their annual convention closing session that tariff reductions have demoralized the zinc market. He said reciprocal trade agreements lowered the tariff to 78 per ton and a further waterborne zinc rate cut added to the advantage of foreign producers who dump metal in the United States. The price has dropped from 545 to 41 and several mills in Midwort and Metaline Falls have suspended operations. he urged restoration of tariff on zinc.

Backane Wash Fannie Larry Stanly A Faston Kellogg Tate Bunker Him & Sullivan, Minlig Company Washington State Kaslon

Attorneys Post $1.25 Each To Settle Damages

Middletown Conn June 16 AP opposing attorneys in an automobile damage suit contribute 1.25 each to move toward settlement. Judge L O Ryan urged 25 dollars as a fair settlement, while defendant Thomas Frissell refused to pay more than 22.50, prompting lawyers to cover the rest from their own pockets.

Middletown Conn L. O. Ryan Thoman Frissell

Congress blocks rush on reclamation bill after early hearings

In Washington June 16 AP report chair White seeks quick action on a reclamation bill to reorganize payment law. Robinson OConnor and Mundt block the move arguing insufficient committee review. Rabinason vows neutrality until thorough consideration, while Chomdie notes broad Western user support for the bill. A related measure by McCarran Wheeler seeks relief on irrigation charges, amid Montanan investigations into department contracts.

Warington White Idaho Tridge- Hon Robinson Utah O'Connor Moe Mundt Rabinason Hante Dbab Jt

Prominent Butte Woman Injured In Auto Wreck

A snowstorm near Butte caused a two-vehicle collision this afternoon injuring several people. Mrs. Daniel Vonanic suffered a broken jaw and facial injuries, and her sister Mrs. Julia Taran received facial injuries. The driver, Beare Parla of Butte, escaped with minor injuries. All were taken to Helena hospitals for treatment.

Butte Dude Bute Helena Klahwas Mrh Danien I Vonanic Delver Rhe Mar Ein Julia Taran Hutto Hospital

Britain Warns of Crisis as Japanese Press Demands

From Tientsin on June 17 the British and French concessions face renewed Japanese pressure. The British foreign office warned that persistence of Japanese demands could trigger an extremely serious situation and provoke decisive British action for protection of British interests. News notes shortages of milk and food imports, repairs to two Chinese rail links, and a Japanese billboard urging China to pressure Britain. A Japanese parade planned for the Hittuhnon area was cancelled.

Treas Tientsin British Foreign Office Tiniet Ba Dananose Soutrlesville United States Marine Barracks

Wheeler Johnson support in stand against censorship

Washington June 1. Senator Wheeler gains Senator Johnson's backing in a push against radio censorship. Wheeler argues FCC rule would allow censoring Senate speeches by international broadcasters. Johnson voices hearty accord, saying no worship of any sort and warning the rule could curb free speech and mirror other nations.

Wheeler Sen. Johnson Washington Mooni Renargr Janson Calif Montanan Federal Communications Houmiestan International Broadcasting Johnson Californis F.C.C Ucenkey Senate Wheeler Rad United States Senate Aley Iff Satin Internifinga

Soviet Triple Pact Talks Deadlocked at Kremlin

Moscow reports a second Kremlin meeting among Sir William Leeds Paul Emile Naggiar and William Strang with Vyacheslav Molotov as diplomats pursue Britain and France joining a Soviet alliance. Officials say proposals remain not entirely satisfactory and no decisive outcome was disclosed.

Moscow Vyachoslate Molotott

Senators Block Wull Plan After Embargo Strike

A group of 14 senators drafted a strategy to block Secretary Null's proposal to repeal the neutrality law embargo. The meeting, led by Senator Nye, aimed to head off the plan before it reaches the Senate floor.

Washington Senate Secretary Null Nye

Hoover Visiting Here But Is Not Talking Politics

Former President Herbert Hoover visited Miles City with companions to discuss politics, then proceeded toward Glacier National Park. The brief stop at the home of a local official followed a 25 minute talk before continuing westward to their next destination.

Hoover Polly Tie Werbert Hoover Tissan Mun Alfa Miles City Tin D. Seantan Montana Seantan Glacier National Park Weaver Kelty Pats Alto Call Hehway No. 2 Posalla Waanonte Wea Hindlett Gineler Park Uccanton

Pioneer Helena Woman Appears in Life Magazine Feature

A Helena woman, Mia May Tuck, learns a Life Magazine feature spot recalls a 1860s Oregon Trail wagon journey photographed by pioneer photographer William H. Sackaon. The image shows Mr. and Mrs. Tuck with relatives in a covered wagon as children peer from the wagon, memories rekindled by the resurfaced historic portrait.

Helena Life Magazine Herselt Tony Ino Montuahound Mia May Tuck Denver Black Life Ita Tuck Amoviton Yeaterdays Secon Magasine William II Sackaon Nebraska Permlanton Van

First Passengers to Cross Atlantic in Huge Flying Boat

New York June 16 A great flying boat the Atlante Chopper a project of engineering science will lift off the water and head for Europe tomorrow with 60 aboard including the crew to establish regular passenger service between the Old and New World starting in 11 days The machine is a due ton four motor craft delivering 6000 base power and will call at Horta before continuing Heralded as the largest group to cross the Atlantic aboard an airplane the flight marks a milestone toward commercial transatlantic air travel.

New York Lieal Europe Bower Wit Horta Ue Avarea Tan Averycan Airwas Tope, Haa

Stumbling Dynamite Claim Sparks Hazard at Stump Site

A fragmentary report notes 120 sticks of dynamite used near a stump, with no injuries. The text mentions Renee Bello and a family dispute, plus a chaotic scene where a potential accident was narrowly avoided, and reference to a crater and ongoing conflict.

Murphy Proposal Backed by Economy Group in Congress

Washington reports President Roosevelt faces praise for a proposed cut in government payrolls across federal and state levels. Senators Byrd and Uma welcomed the idea, calling it significant and aligned with reduced federal spending while preserving essential services. The finance theme centers on trimming nonessential functions without harming security or duties.

Washington Marphs Dion Ling Rmarney Benator Byrd Murphy Teornvelt Byrd Roosevelt Tyra

Nazi Troops Move Toward Polish Frontier From Ilina

German troops have moved through Ilina heading toward the Polish boundary. A German military mission led by three generals is said to be staying at a local hotel as authorities reported the development tonight.

Ilina Stevehin Maravaan

President Roosevelt Calls Tax System Overhaul

President Roosevelt urged broad changes to the federal income tax at a press conference, arguing for higher rates on top brackets and a larger share funded by those with greater means. He suggested Congress could study widening the tax and a broader lift after the current session.

Jane Roosevelt Congress Word Boughton U. N.C House

Child Drowns After FiveYearold Falls Into Sewer

In Atlantic City a five year old boy named Tommy Bardt fell into a massive storm sewer and was swept underground. Police recovered the body from a manhole about two miles away.

Child OF Five Atlantic City N. J Tommy Bardt

Highway Commission to Open Debenture Bids and Let Contracts

The Montana Highway Commission will open bids on highway debentures totaling 1.5 million dollars for federal matching funds and the state highway program. It also awarded road and bridge contracts, listing the projects, contractors, and bid totals, including grading and drainage work on sections in Jefferson, Prairie, Carter, and McLean counties.

Highway Commission Montana Medway Caminnaton Wit Oo & Milion Dida Boulder-Cardwell Jefferson County Prairie County Staggart Construction Company Fargo N. D Carter County Praatsod Bawtelle, Inc Milew City Winsett

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