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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1939

Page

2

Pro-America meeting debates silver price plan

Washington delegates from Pro-America debate a sweeping subsidy and monetary plan to back a two billion dollar new currency. Thomas and McCarran push the bill to set domestic silver at 1.04 per ounce, back currency with gold, and adjust the dollar to prewar levels. Ed. Toews speaks on defending democracy amid New Deal spending.

Hea Thomas Thomas-McCarran America Herons Ed. Toews Helena Oicmibers Pro-America Gurmivettack United States Pro-Almervier Henry Carpenter Millings U. Toomey Helens Davoyay Warden Toomey Sue Jediette Rankin Montana

Vital Statistics Matrriage Licenes Kou VW and Kvale Laneshore

Fragmented notices list marriage licenses for Kou VW and Kvale Laneshore Minn. births report a daughter of Jack D. Moore of York. funeral for Edwin A. Atchigan of Montana. Gale Mix named associate graduate manager at University of Idaho. notes include scattered names and dates with postal-like fragments.

Jack D. Moore York St. Peter's Hospital

Bearded men plan western trip for Jubilee parade

Bearded advertisers from Helena announce a Sunday morning voyage by carriage to Anaconda Deer Lodge and Philipsburg as part of the Diamond Jubilee festivities. The cavalcade will assemble at 7 30 and travel via Billings and Neer Lady to Race Track, with stops and planned events in multiple towns.

Helena'e Anaconda Deer Lodge Philipsburg Eaentonia Jose Heide Inglied Great Falls Metina Lelena Foll Malorey Diate Midway Tuigh Potten Bilington Neer Ladys Anuranda Thitnaburg Lone Creek Wohnan Potey Wan Dunup Wrecking Company Ifelena Benton Avene

WPA Rolls Drop First Week of June

Whitington June 11 The Works Progress Administration reports nationwide unemployment on WPA projects fell by 6 487 from May 41 to June 2 Staten Island saw decreases in employment with totals on June 7 and changes from May 11 Montana 17 874 116 Wyoming 384 11 Nebraska 26 476 27 Two thirds of deaths in traffic crashes involve pedestrians

Whitington Works Progress Administration WOPA Staten Montana Wyoming Nebraghn

Big program of spending proposed for housing and public works

A proposed sweeping spending plan would start July 1 with $50,009,000 a year in funding to be financed by tenants over 20 years at 3 percent interest. Officials discussed giving the Housing authority power to issue its own bonds, avoiding direct treasury debits, with agency debts carried on the Treasury’s books only when callable. The plan aims to boost housing, roads, bridges, electrification, hospitals, and rural relief, while keeping federal budget impact limited and potentially lowering mortgage costs for home buyers.

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Officials Tour Forest Operations In Montana Region

Several officials visited local forests to oversee road maintenance and recreation facilities. W A Nagle and regional staff discussed projects with supervisors Fry and White, while CCC camp activities were reviewed on Rimnat road. The visit aimed at general informational briefings amid a tropical storm offshore.

Lote National Forest Watena National Forest M. Weardaley Minipula W. Js. Fry W. A. Nagle Mixgonla Helena of

National Guard Officers Honor Departing Majors

Nearly 100 commissioned officers of Montana's 165th Infantry honored two regular Army National Guard instructors, Maj. Feinchester and Maj. Morris, at the Montana Club dinner. Major Poindexter and Major Morris will transfer to other posts. speakers praised Montana National Guard efforts and a watch presentation served as a token of appreciation.

165Th Infantry Montana National Guard Army National Guard Willan Feinchester Great Falls Ataj James Morris Helena Montana Club Poindexter Jas A Naltinnal Guard Natruetor Fort Itwehuca Ariz Morria Monana Newae Metena Aonedentee Flo Tranesses K. Cheadle Shilhy Pany Tgard Infantry Seaker Gee Dots W. Malin Lyman F. Moore 10Ard Montana Storris J. P. Kayser Seventh Reserve District Reserve Offierie Montana National Yard George Finley Luefret Low Brethe Eeumianeen Areble Powe Poindester Morjel Ruard Penn

French Submarine Phenix Missing with Entire Crew

The French submarine Phenix vanished after a dive on June 15 off Cam Ranh Bay in Indo China. Navy and government officials pursued a search and prepared a possible public statement as families were informed.

Marine Plenix Tude Naval Ministry Franer Lubrun Klyrnoo Mororea Siigon Toulon Kimee Phenta Oo. M. Boudincourt Beberze Veron Drenler Daladier Navy Cesare Campindis Wiso Phenix Far East France Cam-Ranh Bay Han Britain Singapore Hongkong

Answers to Cranium Crackers Quiz Prizes and Pompous Claims

Ruth Millett's quiz on women yields a garbled list of names and awards. Queen Geraldine of Albania fled after giving birth to an heir. Ingrid of Denmark toured the United States with Marvin Anderson, before being barred from Constitution Hall by the DAR. Pearl Ruck won a literature prize. American mother of inns appears. The text also cites a $15 memorial fee and unclear US annual shipping bill.

Ruth Millett Geraldine Albania Crown Ingrid Denmark United States Husblad Marvin Anderson Nagro Lincoln “Memorial Washngton Ater Hette Davin Pearl Ruck Filne Compinn

Heavy Rain and Snow Hit Eastern Montana Regions

Rain drenched eastern Montana while Butte saw snow as a late afternoon shower lowered temperatures to a 40 degree minimum. Precip totals varied with Poplar recording 106 inches for the day and towns like Glasgow, Stanford, and Cut Bank reporting smaller amounts, and a highway accident noted during the storm.

Wille Montana Butte Helyna Popler Roosevelt County Port Peek Malta Clondine Stanford Cut Bank Conrad Great Fally Lewistown

Airport Commission Fears Resignation Over Cooperation

City airport officials warn unless the city council and City Engineer Oscar Bourzon supply required survey data, the airport commission will resign. They aim to surface and enlarge the runway to 6,000 feet for modern transport planes and fault lack of cooperation among city leaders. The group plans to mobilize and seek outside help if authority remains blocked. They note miscommunications with WPA and Civil Aeronautics, and consider starting anew if reform isn’t achieved.

T. Ly Hawking Chamber of Comurree Bat Oscar Bourzon Eity Commterfan Hawking Altteulties W.P.A Civil Aeronautics Authority A. J. Roberts WPL Cbty Kharelara Gourca

Wife Takes Her Life After Husband Dies In Crash

Mayrood California June 16 Deputies said Maurint Haler 30 killed herself today after learning of her husband’s death in a car wreck. Coroners jury investigated the crash that killed Maloy 4 Verla Thamiso 31 and two others. Haley reportedly stabbed her wrist and tried to harm herself, while Haworth was critically injured and Renby suffered minor injuries in the same incident. Two Kalispell regiments were mentioned in connection with the vehicle involved.

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