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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1939

Page

3

King Reports on Selling Great Britain to US and Canada

King George and Queen Elizabeth praised Britain’s global outreach in London at Guildhall after a 15 000 mile North American tour. The king said the mission aimed to strengthen empire unity and promote peace and goodwill, noting the role of commonwealth leadership and economic ties with the United States and Canada. Attendees included US Ambassador Ken­nedy and Prime Minister Chamberlain, with Lord Mayor Sir Frank Towster hosting.

London King George Great Britain United States Canada Evzghein Incheon Tondon Howard Frank Towster Hig

New York Woman Testifies In Beck Theft Trial

New York with June 23 report that Mrs. Gene T Bebreth, 37, a Marlin Beck employee, testified she was attracted to theater producer Martin Beck and that secretary Mrs. Kreisrein signed checks without Beck’s written authorization. She described a relationship beginning in 1930 and lasting to 1937, despite ongoing marriage concerns.

New York Beck Schrein Martin Beck ‘Theater Corporation Nome Mia Chrein Herman McCarthy

Taft Praises Insurance Savings at Philadelphia Event

Senator Taft Ohio declared life insurance the greatest savings in the world at the Philadelphia Association of Life Underwriters fiftieth anniversary. His remarks, delivered at the Hotel Hellavue Stratford, were broadcast to 286 local and national life underwriters and were echoed by dignitaries and industry leaders.

Failadelphia Owsera of Life Abich United States Hubert A. Taft Ohio Philadelphia Association of Life Underwriters Taft Ufe Hellavue Stratford Philadelphia Houndratee Company Rifletale Fcigmen United States Phiadelphia Lunchaon Molsne Association

Two New School Buildings Ready for Kalispell Board

Kalispell reports completion of two new school buildings used to cost 163802.04 with 49161.47 grant from Public Works Administration. Remaining funds covered by bond savings.

Thieves Steal 300 Gallons Gasoline in Billings

June 23 report theft of about 200 to 300 gallons of gasoline from the Arto Oil property at 602 North Street. A broken lock allowed gravity drainage. suspects used a truck to remove the fuel. Police also logged two Tuesday night attempts to steal or immobilize motor vehicles.

Billings Arto Oil and Itetining Norttreet Offtcara Slao

Roosevelt nominees for federal loan and works agencies

Carmody named to head the federal works agency and Jones chosen to lead the federal loan agency both set to take effect July 1. Each would earn 12000 annually and oversee multiple New Deal programs as Congress weighs the Wye seven year plan. Approval by the Senate awaited amid Capitol Hill discussions and Roosevelts strategic maneuvering.

Carmody Federal Works Agency Daing Htell Rural Electrification Authority Menient Society’ of Industrial Engineers Hie Uainess Ide Ateel Germent Iodustriea Senate Psabinet Congress Roosevelt Reconstruction Finance Corporation Home Loan Bank Board Federal Housing Administration Gxnort- Import Bank Thelectric Home and Form Authority Works Agency Public Works Administration Works Progrees Administration United States Housing Authority Perenu of Public Roads Public Buildings Branch Thue Jones Woene Mave & Roger Joana Furm Agriculture Department Carriera Jones Carrady Carrady Had Widespread Approval] On Capital HM. There Had Been Adme Moosevelt Aay Tia Taxan Garner

New Phase of Grain Board Controversy Appears in Chicago

Chicago reports a new phase in the clash between Gargill and the Chicago Board of Trade over the Northwestern Elevator. Gargill, expelled last year after a September 1027 corn futures squeeze, circulated a proposal urging directors to explain why the elevator was not factored. The move faced withdrawal as it conflicted with exchange rules. the elevator, a top grain storage facility with 10,600,000 bushels capacity, has federally ceased operations.

Chicago Gargill Northwestern Minneapolis Grain Chicago Grata Interasta Cargill Company Exchange Gepegulge Commodity Exchange

Northwest Passage Traversing Team Plans Bold Alaska Route

Dr Feller and Oklahoma party led by rancher Kel l ens with Virle Jane 21, a OU student, will attempt a yearlong Northwest Passage crossing aboard the Pandaen. They aim to reach Barrow by July 20 21 then push to the Atlantic coast via Lancaster Strait Melville Sound Davis Strait and the Erie Canal to New York and Seattle.

Seattle Roald Amundsen Homer Flint Kellens Virle Jane University of Oklahoma de. Feller New York Barrow Maxka Kellems Acros Baffin Land Melville Sound Arrow Strait Lancaster Porn Davis Steait

State Vocational Centers Open To Non Graduates

The opinion states graduates may attend state vocational centers and non graduates aged 16 to 21 may also enroll. It clarifies that apportionment to attending districts is based on residency and may not exceed 90 per person per year when students live outside the county maintaining the center.

Ahadl Funda

Ayers Improves Rapidly in Hospital in Great Falls

Great Falls dispatch reports Gov Roy E Ayers showing steady improvement under hospital care after a recent illness. Doctors consider his condition satisfactory and plan continued treatment. Family members and officials maintain a cautious public stance with no visitor policy at the moment.

Great Falls Roy BE. Ayers Algo

BRITISH JAP CRISIS NEAR A SHOWDOWN

British Navy patrols sail as Tsinan enters port with Senut escort and calls continue Swiaton trade. London seeks rapid talks and a British French Soviet mutual aid pact over Baltic state guarantees while France cedes part of Syria to Turkey and relinquishes mandate areas.

Swiaton London Lord Naufax Ond Taice Moscow France Republic of Tfatuy Syria Turkey Ankara

Restock Waters in Red Lodge Region

Restock efforts begin at the Red Lodge fish hatchery with immediate operations for stocking. On Monday 27, 600 Loch Leven and 0,000 brook trout were shipped to Kent Island to stock the Clark Fork river. Two million fry are hatching for next year under hatchery foreman Ned Ledge. Willan Curran is manager for the Red Ledge Rod and Gun club.

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Detroit Old Man Killed and Girl Companion Seized

In Michigan a day long search led to the discovery of George G. Tat's body near Laingabore after Ruby Doty of Pinconning described a masked shooter who bludgeoned and shot her escort then drove her around eight hours before releasing her. Police later found Tat's body and took Doty to headquarters in East Lansing for questioning.

Danng Mich Michigan George G. Tat Detroit Laingabore Pearch Bagen Ruby Doty Pinconulug Loty Hitehither Yanterday Hall Alomo Grand Anshe Wayland Pinconning Grand Rapide

Demand for a 77 Cent Currency Increase Spurs Debate

United States senators push for expanding currency with new paper money and higher silver prices amid talks of filibusters and a June deadline to enact monetary reform. Treasury actions and political stances threaten a voting showdown, while a separate court case seeks transfer of a large stake in Climax Molybdenum to American Metal.

Garnei'y Nicubots Senate United States Aintree Unis Thoman Thamas Thomas McCarran D. Nev New York Climax American Metal Co., Ltd Allertcan American Metal Company

Cotton to be traded for rubber sets policy clash

Byrnes and Agriculture Secretary Wallice weighed removal of 609,000 bales from surpluses in a cross country trade with Britain. Critics, including Senator Byrnes, said the plan could block export subsidies and distort prices. Banked on a substitution of cotton for rubber, the deal aimed to swap surplus fiber for strategic material amid debate over wartime economic policy.

Byrnes Agricultura Wallice Great Britain Feerge

Poland Must Give Danzig To Germans

Fragmentary overseas dispatches report German and Soviet maneuvers as Poland faces pressure over Danzig. A purported Axis triangle with Britain and Japan is urged by Nazi circles, claiming Britain would risk empire and face conflict with Germany.

Poland Danzig Jose Empire Russle Britten Herlin-Ronto Tokyo Adolf Hitlar Voelkischer Bochachter Gochuals Britain Nolpus Abe Germany Reich

Pood Poisoning In Staten Island After School Closed

An outbreak of poisioning in Staten Island affected four hundred thirty one people and prompted hospital treatment. Ninety one were admitted to institutions while the rest were treated at home or discharged after care. No further cases reported.

Duno Ehllitven Bonn

Brother of Huey Long Gains Momentum in Louisiana Politics

Baton Rouge reports rapid shifts as Huey Long’s brother appears poised to influence the governorship. State Senator James A Noe, former interim governor, opposes long rise while Lt Governor Marl K. Long prepares to assume office. Other Long allies waver, with Leche’s resignation triggering maneuvering for a May term and graft concerns fueling public calls for clean government. In related items, Donald W. Hormicek criticizes Attorney General Murphy amid a youth-led crackdown on crime.

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