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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1938

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Berlin Jew raids expand across Germany after secret police orders

A harsh state campaign against Jews, aided by mob activity, spreads from Berlin to all Germany. Eyewitnesses report panic and forced relocations as consulates are besieged. Berlin raids arrest about 449 Jews, with many labeled criminal or lacking papers, while provinces hold an estimated 1,900 more under arrest and protection for safety reasons is cited.

Berlin Germany Vereien Worms Martin Luther Jes Frankfurt

Postmasters elect Mearl L. Fagg chief at convention

Mearl L. Fagg of Billings was elected president of the Montana Association of Postmasters at the final session of the fourth annual convention here today. Frank Putnam, 81, a resident of Montana, died at his home near Billings in an obituary fragment.

Mearl L. Fagg Billings Mearl L. Fags of Illings Montana Association of Postmasters Oldtimer Frank Putnam Montana

Debts of Austai Will Bear NN to Pact of Peace

In Europe London faces war-finance hurdles as Neville Chamberlain to push foreign policy amid Austrian debts and German pressure. Berlin accuses Czechoslovakia of border violations while Sudeten German concerns rise, and Jews in Germany face raids and store closures.

Austai London Germany Marys Ahaniserlai Ely Berlin Czechoslovakia Konrad Henlein

Spanish Insurgents Gain Territory Near Hondaye Frontier

Spanish insurgents opened the twenty fourth month of civil warfare by advancing down the Mediterranean coast toward the frontier north of Valencia. Reports say they drove toward Burrava with the HUTgeN Salis totaling 16,000 state miles of territory since January 1.

Hondaye France Burrava Vajencias

New York Rail fans hail streamliners and a Jersey camel back

Manhattan rail enthusiasts revel in the arrival of the Century and Broadway streams the Spirit of St Louis and General on the Central and Pennsy corridors. Designers Saymond Loewy and Henry Dreyfus showcase luxe interiors with private suites baths and climate control. A Railfan gathering travels to Jersey to archive a camel back locomotive as rivalry with the Pennsy and Central remains timeless and noted.

Manhattan Lomake Saymond Loewy Henry Dreyfus Broadway England Railway and Locomotive Historical Society Jersey Ed Hungerford Sheldon Tennoxer Gilbert Burck New Century Central General Spirit of Gotham West Rike Phumontorr Pennsy Halfield Pennay

New Deal Held As Slump Cause

Washington June 18 congressional campaigners traded barbs after a session of political sparring. Republican leader in the house blamed the New Deal for the business recession, while Democratic leader Barkley defended the New Deal and noted benefits from public debt. He contrasted Hoover’s debt rise with Roosevelt’s, arguing the debt funds public benefits and growth.

Washington Ranvarantativa Soll Oat Sper Seer An Eier Vork Ithe House Franklin Delano Roosevelt J In Wards Senator Barkley Kentucky Roosevelt Barkley Efe Hoover Jturmer Hoover America Dargley

John and Anne wed in old Nahant Church

John and Anne Roosevelt wed at the Nahant church with President Roosevelt and First Lady present. The couple emerged to a crowd of thousands and left for a private honeymoon, after a formal ceremony officiated by Rev. Endicott Peabody. The reception at Nahant Club followed with hundreds more guests and champagne toasts before the newlyweds departed for their travels.

John Anne Old Nahant Church Nahant Mesa Goin Roosevelt Tiside Tom Endicott Peabody Groton Moosevelt Ocenuiry-Old Nahaat Club Frederic Harvard Plana Thare Watorful Eleaior Ile Murher

Disabled American Veterans choose new state commander

Livingston June 18. Robert English of Great Falls was named state commander of the Disabled American Veterans of World War I at the convention closing today. He succeeds James Curvis of Missoula. Other officers elected include Pat McCarthy Kalispell senior vice commander Oliver Fatribault Anaconda first junior vice commander Arthur Serimguard Helena second junior vice commander Elmer Lee Livingston third junior vice commander James Gormley Great Falls reelected secretary treasurer Hallspoll named the 1939 conventionite with dates to be set later.

Livingston Robert English Great Falle James Curvis Missoula Pat McCarthy Great Falls Hallspoll

Seventeen candidates file for county offices in last minute rush

Seventeen candidates filed nominating petitions Saturday afternoon, bringing total filings to 38. Among them were five for sheriff across Democratic and Republican tickets, four Democrats for the legislature, and filings for clerk, surveyor, justice of the peace, coroner, county commissioner, and constable. Incumbents Frances Forgy and Julia U. Pischl faced no opposition.

Duncan a _otlock Frances Forgy Julia U. Pischl

American Mission Made Jap Target

Reliable dispatches say two Japanese planes bombed the American Southern Baptist mission at Pingtu in Shantung last Friday, killing Chinese women and children. Seven Americans attached to the mission were said to have escaped unhurt, with a ton of high explosive dumped on the mission compound marked by six American flags, near Pingtu outside the city walls.

Peiping China Southern Baptist Pingtu Shantung Province Pingtzu Inot

Wheeler to appear in New York truck case trial

New York June 18. Senator Burton K Wheeler of Montana will defend next Wednesday as court hears motions demurring to indictments in a trucking racket. Government says ship pore and trackers forced payments of 0.42 per trip or local union completion. a tribute of about 1.9 million dollars annually.

Wheeler New York Forlan Amen United States Burton WK. Wheeler Montana Eral Vincent J. Whebell

Junior Chamber to Wage War on Drugs in National Session

Oakland delegates at the 1039 convention approved an investigating committee to curb narcotics through educational campaigns for children and harsher penalties for drug peddlers. They sponsored a national crime prevention week focusing on rehabilitating youthful paroled criminals.

Oakland Cali Tulsa Okai United States Cowmorea Moeiing

Plea Entered in Carnival Murder Case

Walter J. Cowling pleaded not built put w by canling misspelling in a carnival death case. He was arraigned on a charge of first degree murder in the shooting of Carmel Winkler who died after the incident. Bond set at 20000, preliminary hearing scheduled for June 27.

Misaoule Walter J. Cowling Carmel Winkler Cowling Justice of the Peace U. Joned

Foreign policy shifts in Congress spark new U S approach

Washington reports a distinct new pattern in American foreign policy emerging from tense congressional sessions. The Senate denounced civilian bombings as U S policy takes a hard line against aggressors while a defense budget pushes Navy expansion and army growth. The measures passed largely along party lines under administration pressure, signaling broad bipartisan support for a stronger navy amid global tension with Berlin, Rome and Tokyo.

Washington Congress Senate Dig Navy Berlin Rome Tokyo

Forced 10 Retreat by High Water

Shanghai reports the Yellow River flood forcing Japanese forces on the north central front to retreat. The flood creates a widening no man's land as rains continue, with China gaining military advantage from delays though suffering massive casualties and displacement. Estimates of Chinese homeless reach 700,000, with figures on casualties contested by observers. Japanese losses cited at 50,000 dead, with 200,000 detainees reported trapped beyond rescue.

Shanghai China Yellow River North Central Chengchow Henan Lunghai Railway Lunghai No Man's Land Sunghai Ermlands Arnia Japan Tokyo

Prohibition Panel Debates Wedding Reception Food Stand

In Tussellville on June 18 an Anne Day AP report says the Cumberland Presbyterian church committee on prohibition considered a demand by Moderal D. Dowell for a definite stand on serving pham pigene at the reception after the Housevelt Park wedding in Nahant Mays. The panel’s report was to be issued Monday as the church resumes its general assembly sessions.

Tussellville Anne Committee On Prohibition Cumberland Presbyterian Church Moderal D. D. Dowell Housevelt Park Nahant Mays General Assembly

Rotary May Deci To Retire Old Men

San Francisco June 18 AP Proposal to inject new blood by retiring all active members at a certain age will be considered at the International convention next week. The convention also will vote on allowing more than one local club in selected cities and trade territories.

San Francisco

Expedited payments aid farmers in need this year

The Agriculture Department plans quick benefit payments for farmers whose income has fallen, citing low demand and record low prices. About 765.69 million dollars will be available for participants in this year's crop control program, with faster payouts using aerial photography to assess planted acreage.

Washincton Agriculture Department

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