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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1931

Page

5

World agriculture problem argues for conciliatory U S policy

The Helena Daily Independent comments that American farming faces a twofold challenge from international shifts and war era policies. It notes Europe seeks food independence, reduces imports, and questions free access to world markets. The piece urges U S policy shifts to avoid strict protectionism while retaining competitiveness.

Helena Vaily Independent Publishing Company, Inc Helens Montane Campbell Wall America Chicago Kansas City Valley of the Nile Europe

Car safety inspection urged to prevent hazards at night

An article argues cars off the assembly line need regular six month inspections to adjust headlights and brake and steering systems, noting rough roads and heavy traffic strain components. It warns dangerous nighttime driving if beams are misaligned and emphasizes proactive checks over costly accidents. It also mentions a solar age claim about the sun’s future death in 150000 million years.

Vacation Money and the Dilemma of Spending

An amateur economist argues households should spend vacations at home to boost local business and employment. Yet railroads, hotels, garages, and eateries benefit from travel, so the best choice is unclear. The piece notes families weigh prudent spending against prodigality and cites a parable about radio advertising versus print media.

The Broad Viewpoint on Sympathy and Judgment

A columnist muses on the maxim to put oneself in another’s place, noting its limits for relatives and public figures. Differences in natures and backgrounds prevent identical judgments, making fair evaluation hard. mentions Sing Sing inmates found in a wine vat and Mabel Walker Whitebrand’s legal view.

Charles Reade Mabel Walker Whitebrand

Inspectors find car faults in headlights brakes and steering

Nine states last year conducted automobile inspections to gauge proper operation and to collect safety statistics. Findings show major faults at critical points—headlights, brakes, and steering gears—posing safety risks and underscoring the need for regular adjustment, even on new cars from dealers.

Railroads seek 15 percent freight rate hike

A Republican era piece weighs the complexities of rail regulation as American railroads push for a 15 per cent rise in freight rates. It notes regulatory limits, competitive pressures from buses and planes, and the uncertain outcome on wages, shippers, and overall economy. It also criticizes the Faceist code and references social norms from earlier days.

Tenderloin demands shape American Appetite in Editorial

The Omaha World Herald editorial argues Americans crave tenderloin steaks as a symbol of economic aspiration. It links national appetite to immigration, industry, and progress, noting cooking forms reflect broader cultural shifts. The piece contends genuine fault lies in underperforming appetite rather than desire itself.

New York Hamburg America Cartier Jamestown Billie Island

Drought Forecast Linked to Antarctic Ice Expansion and Crop Shortages

The Haskin Letter warns that dry weather over the southern hemisphere and likely India in 1932 will trigger serious crop failures and a global grain shortage with higher prices. Antarctic ice buildup is blamed for altered ocean currents, cooler Gulf Stream, and reduced rainfall, threatening North American production and worldwide farm relief through price increases.

Washington DC India Antarctic James Clark Ross Byrd United States Hydrographic Office United States North America Federal Farm Board Arctic South Pole North Pole Globe Sir James Clark Moss Antarctic Circle Herbert Jangrin Browne New Zealand South America Africa Bert Maen Ondie T. Ia Australia Argentina South Afrea South Atlantic Indian Ocean Inddia

Pulse Rates Vary Greatly Even in Normal People

Dr Morris Fishbein notes heart rate varies due to emotion stress breathing vagus nerve and drugs. A US Public Health Service study found office workers’ heart rates varied 6 to 7 bpm day to day with no significance, highlighting anxiety over minor fluctuations.

United States Pubiic Health Service

Free service for readers prompts new questions at bureau

The Helena Independent Bureau urges patrons to send questions with name and address and two cents for return postage. The item lists various trivia questions and answers about astronomy, music electronics, censorship, and a famous waving girl legend, with scattered names and places.

Bureau Helena Burheau Frederick Huskin Washington, D National Bureau of Standards AMRA Bureau of Standards T.h Avenue New York Ninritean Gird Liberties Union Pluywilglia Piumres Prajadiers Radio Honk George W Marts Matius Siyuinily John Lawson

Standard Oil Promotes Colorado Figure to Deputy GM

Dr Matt Paulis, head of the Hockey Mountain division of Standard Oil of Indiana, with Casper headquarters, is named assistant general manager of all manufacturing. He will move to Chicago in July to report to Dr Henry Cash and Dr R L Humphreys. J E Rouse to become regional manager succeeding Panlfa. Panlfa to be succeeded by J J Thompson.

Glyde Tambaugh Edwin Emory Slosson University of Kansas Tombaugh Royal Astronomical Society of Great Britain Mount Wilson Observatory Pasadena Henry Ford Lenawee County Shehr United States New York Hoston Philadelphia Chicago New Orleans Baltimore Newark Providence Wallace Boldingar Lord Fauntleroy Denver Matt Paulis Hocky Mountain Standard Oil Company of Indiana Casper Wyo Paulis Wall Duticn Genry Cash R I Humphreys Indima Company

Consecration of Stephen E Keeler as Minnesota Bishop Coadjutor

Chicago hosts the consecration service for Rev Stephen E Keeler named bishop coadjutor of the Minnesota diocese. Most Rev James De Wolf Perry presides. Rt Rev Frank A McElwain and Rt Rev George C Stewart assist as co consecrators. A large delegation from Minnesota attends.

Chicago Stephen E Keeler Perry Frank A McElwain Minnevote George C. Stewart

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