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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1936

Page

4

Bankers Told of Coming Prosperity at Joint Convention

Spokane June 15 Washington and Idaho bankers were told of a coming period of prosperity. Franklin Wulff of San Francisco spoke at the opening session of the Idaho and Washington State Bankers associations urging bankers to guide clients to spend surplus on real estate stocks and inventory while borrowing conservatively.

Spokane Wash Washington Idaho Historis Franklin San Francisco Wulff United States

Alaska farmers urged better guidance on potato and tomato prospects

Seattle reports Lechner, ex superintendent of the Matanuska valley experiment station, accuses Alaskan experimental stations of neglecting farmers. He cites potential yields of 12 to 16 tons of potatoes per acre and tomatoes north of the Arctic Circle with proper storage and guidance. He stresses ring road and climate limits but says farmers can achieve large crops with proper advice.

Seattle Makaenaka Gallar Arctic Circle

Nomination of Governor Landon Told by Knox

Col Frank Knox described the 1936 Republican convergence and a plan to halt Governor Landon’s nomination. He said a midnight conference with Vandenberg Dieckinson Hoover and Dickinson shaped a withdrawal strategy to present Landon to the convention for a possible unanimous result. He asserted the nomination came from voters back home, not delegates, and recalled the campaign chief as a people’s supporter.

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GOPS Platform Attacked as Straddling by Democrats

Washington June 18 A bombardment was aimed at the GOP platform as Democrats shaping planks for the Philadelphia convention condemned the Republican statement of principles as ambiguous and weak. They warned the platform’s stance would fail to carry out any real agenda amid claims of straddling and indecision. Judge Mack and other Democrats discussed nominating Roosevelt? Stevenson in Philadelphia while predicting a long campaign.

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New Sanctuary Planned by Prof Printell Echoes English Home Design

A newly built 10 room house in Surmar Lake NY is set to become a sanctuary. Prof Albert Printell plans to use it to study temporary flight from curiosity seekers, seeking a quiet space for contemplation and research. The project follows a trend of integrating architectural charm with scientific inquiry.

Finstein Surmar Lake Albert Printell

President Denies Mercy in Gooch Kidnaping Case

President Roosevelt refused to intervene in the 2 year old Arthur Gooch kidnapping case and declined commutation. Gooch, condemned under the Lindbergh law, faces the gallows at dawn after a farewell with his ex-wife and son. Ambrose Nix died from wounds. Gooch and Nix abducted Texas officers to cross into Oklahoma.

McAlester Olds Roosevelt Arthur Gooch Mary Gooch Oklahoma City Bill Tinka Fon Gooch Ambrose Nix Officera Texas Oldlahoma Nix Lindburgh Witch Gooch Hanof Tut State Penitentiary Thair

Artificial fog best way to fight a fire hailed in Tacoma

June 18 Tacoma reports Los Angeles fire official J Barrett praised artificial fog as a more efficient firefighting agent than high pressure streams. He said the fog forms by directing two water streams from opposing nozzles so they collide before reaching the fire, breaking into fine particles that suppress flames and smoke. Also noted Philadelphia Governor Eugene Talmadge cancelled hotel reservations for himself and companions for the Democratic National Convention.

Tacoma Waah J Barrett Los Angeles Northwest Fire College Barratt Sald Talmadge Alhor Philadelphia Eugene Talmadge Quorgin Teoma Talmadge Atlanta

Governor Landon Plans Special Kansas Legislature Call

Kansas Governor Alf Landon issued a call for a special session of the Kansas legislature to convene July 7 to consider a constitutional amendment enabling Kansas to participate in the federal social security program. The session will focus on broadening the state constitution to allow a comprehensive program for social security.

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Seven Narcotic Captives Stage Riot on a Train

Bowen Hileoners and six other narcotics prisoners aboard a Toledo to Leavenworth trek riot on a Chicago bound coach. They damaged the interior, escaped to another car, suffered injuries, and were placed under guard as U S Deputy Marshal Jesse T Bell coordinated medical aid and transfer amid police response. Separate item notes the world’s largest bookstore in London and a second in Helsinki.

Chicago Bowen Hileoners Toledo Ohio Leavenworth Jesse T Bell Sel Cuicaga

Wyoming seeks drought relief funds and regional conference

Cheyenne officials report Gov LC Hunk of Wyoming telegraphed Washington urging Comptroller General McCarl to release a $300,000 WPA drought aid allocation. A note from Gov Walter Wolford of North Dakota asks Wyoming to join a regional drought conference after June 26 as cattle move from affected areas to pastures in other states.

Cheyenne Wyo Hunk Wyoming Harrington Works Progress Administration Washington McCarl Walter Wolford North Dakota

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