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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1939

Page

4

Reduction in Hog Marketing 16 Due Next Few Months

Wishington June 19 A temporary but diagonal reduction in hog marketing and an increase in offerings of given cattle for the next few months were predicted by the Bureau of Agriculture Leonomies Atle. Prices for choice beef and steer steel declined about $2 per hundredweight while imports and cattle on feed showed shifts. In four months, imports totaled 401000 head with Mexico supplying 306000, and a large amount of tinned beef was imported from Argentina, Uruguay, and Brazil.

Huteau Agiediture Leonomies Atle API Mente Tron Chievo Mexico Uruguay

Opposition votes overturn crowning tax reform debate

Fragmented excerpts show a legislative fight over undistributed profits and a proposed personal property tax change. The text references votes, a House discussion, and a projected annual loss of 895 dollars, with lawmakers debating revenue redistribution and reform measures.

Senate currency emergency debate in progress

Senate banking committee discussed currency depreciation and the need for executive power to respond. Wagner warned that an international monetary emergency could arise at any time and urged the administration to be prepared to act. Taft pressed for details on currency risks and the necessity of rapid executive action.

Chitman Wagner Senate Anking Taft R. Chig Wagner Exacurinet

Prophecy of Birth Forecast Fails Across Nations

Unclear report describes a prophecy about a birth failing to come true amid mixed local reactions. The piece references a portal supply firm and a predicted arrival, with friends noting timing around midnight and no immediate marriage plans. A separate Colorado Springs dispatch notes a June frost icing ponds and threatening crops in the San Luis Valley and Pike Peak region.

Nowik Nou He Land Biinay Otnge Wiley Forte Revere Colorado Springs Calo San Luin Valley Pikng Peak

Transit Privilege on Grain Opposed at Hearing

Witnesses oppose transit privilege on grain saying it would lower wheat prices. Minneapolis and Western markets discussed impact as producers urged keeping rates high to offset revenue losses while rail interests argued against equal relief for railroads.

Sausae Minetpols Joe Winter Noth Nikate Talatre Muu Ransta Winneapolis Duchoe Minneapolis Tay Roth Tao High Witesser Thamar Truman CD Ma Caiis Burke

Wallace Reports On Shelterbelt Program

Wallace surveys the shelterbelt plan noting Secretary Willara cites 127 million trees planted across 20000 miles since 1975 to shield crops and people from prairie winds. He reports broad support for the replanting effort in the region amid drought and land concerns.

Wishingtoy Secrevary Willara Elnee Egponk

High Tension Lines Barricade Around City Concessions

British and Japanese tension escalates in Shanghai as armed lines of 1000 volt conductors are placed to bar access to concessions. Japanese leaders reportedly threaten Chinese municipal workers and their families unless they align with Japanese and British demands, prompting police and defense concerns amid ongoing power and supply disruptions.

ATLSN Shanghai Mtuttelpal Chineea

New CCC Foremen Appointments Noted Locally

The appointment of Melay and Athos J Minphy batt as foremen of the Roma Geony unit was announced by WW White supervisor of the Home national for st Melay. The appointments became effective yesterday, with duties to commence immediately.

Eran Melvay Athos Uelena Faenen Fie Romim Geony Ws St Melay Vesterdiy

Naquin Reenacts Sub Dive Before Last Sinking Inquiry

The article describes Naquin reenacting operations aboard a sunken submarine, detailing the inquiry into the Squalus disaster and the testimony about crew conduct and possible complaints. It notes plans for Naquin to testify under oath about the vessel loss on May 21 and references officers and commanders involved.

Comemanders Allentan Aipiia Lacy Ley Plaquin Iquiry Suipin Bewche Naquin

Fight in full swing against worst pest invasion in decades

Washington reports a broad campaign against a severe pest invasion across multiple states. Officials say 0.5 million tons of poison bait have been sent and farm leaders are cooperating to curb the pest through coordinated measures and inspections.

Washington Ance Agricultura Department Campaten Agaist Ted Neal Hese Atites Department

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