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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1936

Page

11

Scientists gather in Japan for solar eclipse study

Kamishari in Hokkaido hosts an international gathering of 120 experts from Britain, America, China and beyond for rehearsals ahead of Friday's total solar eclipse. Dr Josef J Jahnson of Caltech heads the American contingent observing the eclipse and testing relativity theories and solar phenomena.

Kamithari Hokkaido Japan O Dole Crech Kamishuri Mowat Shart Ainus Josef J Jahnson California Institutes of Technology Kamishari

Veteran delayed by duty still seeks missing bonus

Fort Thomas veteran Sam Woodfill, famed for World War I heroism in the Argonne, remains busy aiding fellow veterans with their claims and has not yet filed his own bonus request. Reports say he has not returned home to retrieve his bonds or receive his due despite long service as a master sergeant and assistant secretary in Kentucky veterans affairs.

John J Pershing America Sam Wandull Fort Thomas Kentucky

Goofy Temples Tale Sparks Confusion in Tucaon

A garbled dispatch reports a “goofy guy” at a temple of male in Tucaon Arizona. It claims two auto mobile ragl smen confronted him. 16 foreigners were involved. The piece misstates names and dates, leaving unclear details about the incident and outcomes.

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Miles City wage ad signals river dam project ties

A mistranscribed notice indicates Miles City stakeholders seek wage details for a Tongue River dam project. The fragment mentions rural valley interests, federal authority, and ties to Miles City State and Lalla, with implication of county or city involvement in the Tongue River dam financing or approval processes.

Tronguic Naleg Malsure Emmy Mercialith Miles City Tongue River

Third name eyed for possible third party ticket

New York June 47 AP A religious figure says a mysterious possible third party presidential candidate may announce in coming hours at Mountain Standard Time Friday. Father Coughlin indicates he will not participate in forming a ticket but the candidate must announce himself and prepare a radio speech within about three hours. Three men linked to Coughlin are reportedly deciding which of them will plunge into the race.

New York A. Apphesian Charles B Coughiny Supori Coughlin Ban

Townsend Supporter Defies Lower House

Los Angeles reports Townsend supporter J Margett declares he will not testify before the congressional committee. Federal agents failed to compel his appearance as the Townsend organization faces ongoing pressure from Washington. The News notes committee actions, minting reports, and upcoming inquiries as the investigation proceeds.

Los Angeles Koward J Margett California Tyr the Townsend Garva Congressional Committee

Hamilton Confident GOP Will Win

National Republican Chairman John T. Hamilton spoke in New York after arriving from Kansas City and Chicago. He said he would concede Roosevelt six states, name withheld, as he plans late in the campaign to rally supporters in the area and forecast a GOP victory in November.

Chicago Jona. Wom Hamilton National Republican Continues Kansas City WKL Wmuen Forth New York John T. Hamilton Repubican Roosevelt Ianaas City Uhitaga Ywadera Hamiltor

Reelects National Officers by WGC 1U in Tulsa

Tulsa Oklahoma June 17 The same group of national officers were chosen to guide the next year by the Worms Christa Temperance Association. Ida Wine Evanston president D Leigh Calvin New York vice president Anna Waydon Evanston corresponding secretary Margaret O Maite Evanston treasurer Kaw Nello G Burnee Springfield recording secretary Bracket Gone Hollywood Cant June 77 Mrs Croll D DeMille wife of a film producer reported to police tonight the loan of diamond and sapphire bracelet. She said she mined at Jan 10 when we retired after a party at her home Madison Wis a tea A lmerman died

Tulsa Okla Christa ‘Temperance Lasan Evanaton Mra Leigh Calvin New York Anna Waydon Evanston Margaret O Maite Evanston Hollywood Cant Mre Croll D DeMille

Murder of Blanche Cousins in San Francisco by New York man

Albert Walter Jr of New York city confessed to investigators that he strangled Blanche Cousins, 24, Idaho Falls, Idaho, after she resisted advances in a fashionable San Francisco apartment. He led officers to the body, saying the attack occurred after a dinner with Miss Cousins’ acquaintance. She had recently moved to San Francisco for business college studies.

San Francisco Albert Walter, Jr New York City Blanche Cauains Idaho Falla Officus Walter Imperiars McMuahor Mion Ban Trangisca Tyerray Adbe Valle Idaho Misa Blancha Cousins Idaho Falls San Franciaco Jefe

Plans for Democratic women at convention

A Democratic women’s division leaders plan to hold a breakfast and discussions during the national convention in Philadelphia next week. Frances Perkins, secretary of Labor, will open regional talks on the New Deal and working women for northeastern states. St Paul dispatch veteran Jacob Mitchell 64 dies.

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Peacetime US deficit hits record highs in June update

Washington reports three peacetime records for the federal financial structure the national debt expenditures and the current operating deficit. Mid month actions push the debt to 34.431 billion and the budget gap to 4.684 billion with large borrowing and bond issuance to cover maturing obligations.

Washington Treasury Greas

Council of Churches Backs Pensions for Church Staff

At Mt Holyoke College South Hadley Mana June 17 AP pastors executives and staff were recommended for defined retirement plans by the General Council of the Congregational and Christian churches. The board of strategy backed a minimum retirement age of 68 for men and 60 for women with mandatory retirement rules to take effect after the fiscal year ends following the relevant birthday.

South Hadley Mana Board of Strategy General Council C Congregational and Christian Churches Seasion Mt Holyoke Drewn

Veteran buys car with bonus then he kills mother

In Salt Lake City on June 17 a 42 year old war veteran was charged with voluntary manslaughter after driving his used car with bonus money into his mother in front of the Olson home. The victim Christine Olson died later. Olsson claimed alcohol and confusion, while a witness said the group bought the car to celebrate the bonus and planned to pay mortgage.

Salt Lake City Cleon Mrn Sorenson al Hy Mra Forengon Olson Butte Treasury United States Chile

Henry B Walthall Dies Noted Film Star at 66

Henry B Walthall a longtime Hollywood film star known as the little colonel for his role in Birth of a Nation died at 66 after an illness from an infantinal dimens that began three weeks earlier. Born in Shelby County Alabama he rose from stage to screen in two reelers and westerns appearing in Men in White Viva Villa Judea Priest A Tale of Two Cities and many others. Survived by wife Mary Charleston a daughter Mary 18 and a lodge funeral plan by Maganic lodge.

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ODD OLD COD LIVER OIL STILL 15 REMEDY

In Chicago the Grand mas slandby cod was approved by modern medicine as the best source of vitamin B for baby milk. Milk treated with ultraviolet irradiation was found ineffective. Dr Philip Feana of Iowa City reported the findings after a study by the American Medical Association committee on food. Dr Jeana estimated the two methods were about 50 percent more efficient than irradiated vegetable substitutes.

Chicago Philip Feana Iowa City Committee On Food Eithe Jeana

Two wives claim bonus of negro veteran in New York

In New York on June 17 a veteran sought his war bonus amid a domestic dispute as his two wives clung to him and argued over paternity. The paymaster finally issued the check after a tense standoff, with the veteran leaving with the money and both women.

New York Taom Sanstron Vaels Sam Solomon 369Th Ncre Dusky Casanova

Truck Driver Dies Of Heart Attack At Wheel

Bozeman June 17 George Tale 81 died at the wheel while operating a truck on the Vaden project near Bozeman. Fellow workers noted him slowing, the truck climbed a grade and rolled back. The victim suffered a heart attack and died en route to Deaconess Hospital. Acting Coroner W H Axtelline announced no inquest. Dale was married.

Bozeman George Tale Oval- Vaden Perth Boseman Osle Hiw Deaconess Thera W H Axtelline Dale

Winifred Boys Land Big Catfish While Fishing in Missouri

Winifred, June 17. Herbert Schiaffer and Sylvian Bowdoin, two Winifred boys, fishing at the Stafford Missavel river ranch, 15 miles west of Winifred, landed an 8 pound catfish. Minsqula-Ace Woods elected commander of Hell Gata part of the American Legion for the year starting in August. New commanders are R. B Hay, Bernice Hughes, Deighton Little and H J Carroll.

Winifred Boys Missouri Winifred Herbert Schiaffer Sylvian Bowdoin Stafford Missavel River Ranch Minsqula Ace Woods Hell Gata American Legion Iee R. B Hay Bernice Hughes Deighton Little H J Carroll

A Culver Honored by Deer Lodge Boy Scouts

Deer Lodge June 17 a special commendation was presented to John K R Culver former Powell County high school principal by Deer Lodge Boy Scouts of America for a decade of faithful service in scouting. An injured 16 year old Truxton Conner of Butte, burned in a log fire, may walk with crutches. Missoula Hoy Richardson CCC chief conferred with forest service and army officers on coordinating CCC with federal agencies during a tour of army corps headquarters.

Deer Lodge John KR Culver Powell County High School Iver Council Boy Scouts of America Oscar B Hoover Culver Butto Truxton Conner Butte Missoula

Gebhardt Believed Murderer of Moore in Newark Case

Eaat Orange New Jersey June 17 officials announced they are convinced fugitive Gebhardt who they believe killed Moore may have attempted to inter with Moore in one of his inventive ideas. Detectives say officers sought to question Gebhardt and consider possible motive. Early report notes Gebhardt as inventor and linked to the Moore case.

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