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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1937

Page

1

Transpolar airmen near Vancouver Island goal in reach

Soviet transpolar airmen report at 11:25 p m they are 50 miles west of Vancouver Island's north tip as Army signals station in San Francisco relays they seek weather data and port control. The mission continues toward Moscow and Ban Tidnessee, with stopover requests noted in the Seattle dispatch.

Seattle M.S Vancouver Island Army Signal Compa Ptalion San Peanesseo AO Rifles San Draitzeo Senedd Vretet San Mranclere Rucgi Tanight Wosshien Saypee Heypbes Bash Columbia

Woman’s voyage to Siam ends after perilous journey

Juanpoon, Wurman, Jaure, and Amelie harhart are noted as travelers to Siam. Amelie harhart took off at 204 om today and arrived after a night ordeal in Burma, described by her as the worst experience of her journey. Her destination was believed to be Hangkok, Siam, about 400 miles southeast of her starting point.

Juanpoon Wurman Jaure Amelie Harhart Hangkok Siam

Wheeler pushes Montana water projects in treasure state

Senator Burton Wheeler of Montana seeks to amend a $1.5 billion relief bill to fund six Montana Water Conservation projects totaling about $2.104 million. He cites federal eligibility issues due to bond handling and notes the projects have Wil approval and engineering work completed. Projects include storage reservoirs in Powell County and Bullhead River, irrigation plans in Meagher and Molden Valleys, and river storage in Ravalli Carter Crook counties.

Washington Burton K. Wheeler Montana Montana Water Conservation Program Wheeler Palle Works Administration Aci Montana Jewishrtnre P Wil Whee Eal Nevada Powell County Ihner Sireneate Sidney Pummng Knath Lag Coutts

Kiwanis Gathering Opens National Meet in Indianapolis

Indianapolis prepares to host about 6 000 Kiwanis members from across the nation for the opening of the twenty first International convention. The event brings clubs from all parts of the country to welcome delegates and begin the conference activities.

Indianapolis Hirsi International Evanyenlon Ure Arkinization

The New Game and a Political Revolution

Dorothy Trompson discusses Jay Franklin’s claim that Washington’s moves constitute a new game aimed at replacing checks and balances with centralized rule. She notes plans for judiciary and executive restructuring, water and food control, and a party discipline shift to rally youth, labor, and agriculture. Franklin sees this as a political war within democratic bounds.

Jay Franklin Jung Li Tosh Uiita Organized Labor Organized Agriculture

Construction Starts Monday on $45,000 Shodair Memorial Hospital

Helena reports construction will begin Monday on the $45,000 Shodair Memorial Hospital for crippled children. The building, two and a half stories of reinforced concrete, measures 70 by 42 feet with quake resistant design and will join the west end of the present hospital. George Jacoby of Helena holds the general contract, Falmaul Electric of Helena the electrical, and excavation work starts soon with completion targeted for October 3.

Louta Wr Biodsir Hospital Bt. John's Stirf George Jacoby Helena Ha Falmaulst Electric Ofelena Rommit Wepner A.B. Bradham Lars ‘Gurisen Mra Henner Loma

World News In Gist From Global Dispatches

Johnstown Pennsylvania places under martial law amid steel plant shutdowns as John L. Lewis calls off miners march while Washington hosts talks with steel officials and unions. Soviet flight speeds toward Canada from Moscow and other early war era tensions are noted along with European political shifts and a Barrie death tribute in London.

Johnstown Invernor Earle Pethinhem Steel Cambria Washington John L. Lewis Cleveland San Francisco Canada Moscow San

Racing Cruisers at Fort Benton

Fort Benton hosts a Missouri River race from St Louis to Fort Benton with four 85-foot cabin cruisers from Live Mountain Eldet. The event drew cheers from thousands as crews competed in a $3000 prize race on the river ending today.

Fort Benton Wert Benton Thaagand St. Lowis

Government of Alum fights dissent over emergency powers

Parla June 18. The chamber of deputies voted to give Prime Minister Lean Tum powers to rehabilitate French finances, returning to the senate a front feared to become a life or death issue for his government. The upper house rejected 188 to TR the measure embodying emergency powers. opposition called it dictatorial.

Parla Chamber of Deputies Ihenecandine Deerea Senate 4 Hia TR Tha Bi

Just A Minute With Irvin Cobb

Irvin S. Cobb laments loss of privacy amid candid camera culture and x ray and passport photos. He argues sensational closeups invade personal life, urging readers to stay prettied up despite modern media intrusion. Published from Santa Monica, June 18, reflecting early 20th century concerns about photography and privacy.

Santa Monica Cat Irvin S. Cobb

Final Collapse of Reol Bilbad Without Fighting

Franco's forces entered Bilboa after a nine day last offensive shattered Basque defenses. Asturian dynamiters blew eight bridges, enabling a white flag flush of the city. Spanish government denounced German torpedo charges as false while wartime movements shifted toward Madrid and Santander.

Reol Associated Press Bilboa Francisco Franco Franco Elt Asturian Franco T Hasque Miliiamen Asturias Ailbad Samtander Agar Banlander Mae Arid Madrid Valencis Indalovia Prieto Andnar Letpate Algerian Prieta Germany

German Hay Cancel Vatican Concordat Report

In London officials and newspapers report that Germany intends to cancel the Vatican Concordat. Talks between Germany and Britain and other powers are described as testing the Vatican agreement amid retaliation claims.

Republic Plant in Youngstown Scene of Fight

A deadly confrontation at the Republic Steel plant in Youngstown left one man dead and seven others wounded among striking workers and police. John Bogo Vieh, linked to the Steel Workers Organization, died. wounded include Thomas Osraby and Ed Salt, with others unnamed. Police say women CIO sympathizers were ordered off site and police used tear gas as crowds surged, with continued coverage on page 17.

Youngstown Ohio Republic Steel Corporation John Bogo- Vieh Steel Workers Organizing Committee Thomas Osraby Bulet Ed Salt Youngstown Vindicator Hott Loga CIO Gazeito

Prices for Gatile Higher This Summer and Fall

Washington, Jan 19. Government agricultural experts expect higher slaughter cattle prices this summer and fall than last year. The Bureau of Agricultural Economics notes demand is rising, supplies are tighter, and prospects of large grain crops support the trend.

Washington Bureau of Arrientural

Chief Justice Hughes Warns on Liberty Threats

Almhurst, June 16 AP reports Chief Justice Hughes warned that a temporary majority threatens democracy. At a campus dinner he urged experts to address current problems and urged graduates to seek knowledge to defend liberty against demagogues.

Hughes Almhurst Mays APY Dastie Ore Rana Surhoridess CHF Ortre Basi Justier Amhatrat Providence Mo Brown Youtyoratty B.ong Ehtet Auation

War prophecy dates spark around Berryville farm hoax

In Berryville Virginia Mrs John Levis hen hatches an egg bearing a message War that June 20. The bizarre claim ties to a prophecy and a letter from an egg shell that caused local wonder and skepticism. Authorities and residents debated the hoax and the chance of tampering with the egg message.

Berryville John Levi O'Tenry Antatlavern Remreono

Helena Great Falls Route to Be Lighted

Senator James E. Murray announced that construction of a lighting system for the Helena Great Falls air route in Montana would begin soon after July 3. Acting Bureau of Air Commerce director Howard Tough said site selection was nearing completion and indicated no delay in acquiring materials.

Washington James E. Murray Montana Howard ¥. Jtough Bureau of Air Commerce Helena-Great Falls Bureau Tough

Evacuation deadline passes at Bethlehem Steel Cambria works

Johnstown Pa June 20 The deadline set by Governor Earle for evacuation of the Cambria works of Bethlehem Steel passed without indication that workers were leaving at the Gautier gate. Engines operated behind the mill while guards and pickets watched. The governor warned of drastic action if evacuation failed within two hours.

Johnstown Earle Cambria Works Bethlehem Steel Corporation Big Gautier Mill M.S

Lewis urges miners to cancel Johnstown march peace bid

Washington reports Dee Presswimu, counsel for the Sure Workers Organizing Committee, says John D. Lewis asked miners to abandon a March on Johnstown and cooperated with Governor Earle’s request to delay the action for public peace. Proxivanan notes the move followed a letter from the governor. Reports had spread of 40,000 miners planning to march to Johnstown to support steel strikers.

Washington Dee Presswimu Sure] Workers Organizing Committee John DT Lewis Johnstown Pressman Earle Pennsylvania Bt Ueld Spence Proxvinan Plan Johnstown Femoris

President Cannot Send U 5 Troops Despite Disturbances

Washington June 19 Secretary to the President Stephen T. Early said the government cannot order troops to quell disturbances unless a governor or state legislature requests federal aid. He commented on a second request from Johns town Pa Mayor Daniel J. Shletda and stressed he was not asking for presidential intervention.

Washington Stephen TT. Early Roosevelt Early Daniel J. Shletda Johnstown

Purvis Elected Chief of D A V in State

In Anaconda at the annual convention James Purvis of Missoula was elected president of the Disabled American Veterans of the World War. He succeeds John Gormley of Great Walla and a slate of officers including Ungiah, Fairhault, Lae, Moon, Rasmussen, Burts, Conte, and Nordberg were chosen to serve as senior and junior vice commanders, treasurer and adjutant, sergeant at arms, chaplain, and judge advocate. The convention adjourned with plans for an executive committee meeting in the city later.

Anaconda Intra Purvis Missoula Purvis John Gormley Kreat Walla Robert Ungiah Great Walla Nenior Oliver Fairhault Elmer Lae Jvingatan Mander Lawrenna Moon Offena Marcus P. Rasmussen Fay Burts Kaliepotl

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