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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1936

Page

5

New Montana Highway Rules Aimed at Cutting Auto Deaths

Montana highway patrol issues 60 000 route deviations and a full list of new regulations to curb traffic deaths. Cars entering from side roads must stop, speed limits on curves set to 40 mph, no reckless driving, and alcohol impairment forbidden. Two headlights required, pedestrians warned to carry lights at night, trailers must have safety chains, and breakdowns require warning flares. Patrols promise courteous treatment and ask for public cooperation and to report misconduct to Helena headquarters.

Highway Patrol Geld High Tehways Montana Highway Patrol Board Helena

Espionage Case In Los Angeles Indicts Japanese Officers

Federal grand jury charges Toshia Mazdaaki and Harry Thomas Thompson with conspiring to violate espionage laws. Mazdaaki, described as a lieutenant commander in the Japanese navy, and Thompson, formerly of the US Navy, face indictment. authorities say Mazdaaki is now likely president and Thompson is serving a county jail term on unrelated charges.

Fos Angeles Antoljest Jmperian Ine U.S. Bary Espionagrad Thore Toshia Mi Aazaki Harry Thomas Thompson I. B. Vavy

In the Flesh Show Bows to Gardiner’s Revues at Rio Theater

The Rio theater premieres Ed Gardiner’s new revue The Hassing Parade of 1936 featuring a cast from New York and Chicago. Managers and patrons praise novelty comedy, beautiful girls, and added mystery and dance, with Gardiner promising a top tier production in Seattle.

Rio Theater Gil Hawkins Ed Gardiner Gardiner New York Chicago

Barbara Bell Fashions Pattern Book Ad Seeks Buyers

An old fashion pattern advertisement invites readers to order the Barbara Bell pattern book. It touts becoming dresses with waist emphasis and gore detailing, sizes 14 to 42, yardage needs for 39 and 46 inch materials, and urges direct orders to a provided address.

Yoni Barbara Hell Barbara Bell Bez

Double identity case shocks police in Grehat city

In a late night alley encounter two intoxicated men, both named Harry Pickart, were found with the same handwriting and personal details. The pair revealed identities when brought before a judge, prompting astonishment at the unusual double.

Harry Pickart

Failroads Reply to Governor's Request in Grasshopper Aid

The Helan headquarters reported 14 carloads of bran and molasses bound for grasshopper control in Montana. Administrator Joseph Parker said bran supplies from Montana are exhausted and shipments were ordered to Minneapolis. The State will release labor to the project, as drought worsens across eastern Montana. Governor Holt warned that without federal aid, ranchers may cull stock, risking market demoralization. Ranchers prefer marketing locally if possible.

Helan Lie State Joseph Parker Montana Minneapolia Burchara Twin Cities WEA Parker Drouth Anutheast Elmer Holt Yeterdaay Miles City Broadus Yerry Hardin Galla Holt Vailie Fanehora Hera Diemond Thia Diamond

Diamond Addresses Elevator Association in Great Falls

June 24 report on the Montana crop and haystack plantation division of the Bureau of Agricultural Economics. J G Binton, state agricultural station official, tells delegates at the Montana Farmers National Elevator meeting about new data collection methods and the goal of high accuracy in county crop statistics. He envisions closer cooperation with the federal department to make Montana’s crop reporting as complete as possible. Also notes England deposit figures and savings certificates.

Great Falls Bureau of Agriculture Economies Montapa J. G. Bintond Montana Dinmond Hop Monona Federal Department MonAna

Platform delegates converge on draft labor and foreign policy plank

The draft platform faces debate on collective bargaining wages and hours and foreign policy through international bodies. William Green advocates a constitutional amendment to limit Supreme Court power, while Farm Bureau and Edward A. O'Neal push crop control and conservation. Senator Waxner, a New Deal ally, wins support for the administration’s platform section as Byrnes chairs subcommittee work.

World Court League of Na Hana Ar. Ratizationa Davatad William Green American Federation of Labor Supreme Court Gould Ha Por Warner Farm Bureau Federation Edward A. O'Neal Joana Waxner

Agronomists to Meet in Bozeman Next Year

Moscow and Toledo June 24. B J Hayles of the Department of Agriculture Washington elected president of the western branch of the American Society of Agronomy at the closing session of the 20th annual meeting. Glyde Mokena of Montana State College Bozeman chosen secretary. Bozeman selected as next year’s meeting site. Western agronomists from 11 states attended.

Moscow Toledo B. J. Hayles Department of Agricultura Washington Wantern Branel American Society of Agronomy Glyde Mokena Af Mantina State College Bozeman Witty Agronomists

Tennessee Attorney New Head of Rotary Tennessee

In Atlante City on June 24 Rotary International selected Will K. Manier Jr, a Nashville attorney, as the new president for the Roanoke division, outlining a fresh leadership path to guide Rotary International activities in the region.

Tennessee Rotary Atlante City Rotary International Will K. Manier, Jr Nashville Tain Tornay Aircood AR Dpbasin Roanoke

Nation Still Warns Against Turning to Gold Standard

In a political clash, speakers debate party platforms on the gold standard, budget balance, and anti monopoly pledges. Robinson accuses Republicans of seeking popular support with already accepted principles, while praising national defense and condemning misrepresentation of Roosevelt era policies. The piece notes ongoing calls to investigate the deaths of a Pittsburgh trustor’s wife and two children.

Blanchard Landon Robinson Republican Party Democratic Party Harding Coglidge Ooncipovar Nonoply Smill Roosevelt Herbert Hoover Ral Ingen

Sharpshooter Tests Handguns At Post Office Range

Postmaster Harry Hendricks arranged a handgun test with Roy Jones, a expert in revolvers, to evaluate if the Kn itvalvera and other six guns were ready for business or just ornamental. Jones used Hendricks' 45 caliber Colt and various six-guns, showing accurate fire and a score of 82 feet with a .45 on the target, sparking controversy over whether the credit goes to gun or shooter.

Linetate Righway Patool Helmapotee Harry Handricks Roy Jones Leral Mr Hendricks Flagler Jones

Palm Springs at Marlow theater kicks off week

Frances Langfordia stars in Palm Springs at the Marlow with four new songs including Dont Want to Make History I Just Want to Make Love. Cast also features Sir Guy Standing and Smith Bellew. Tonight and this afternoon mark the finish of the engagement with further matinees.

Frances Langfordia Palm Springs Paramount Marlow Ming Langford Sir Guy Standing Smith Bellew Marlowa Dick Powall Hanks Ann Byorak Patay Kally Fran Allan Radio Fame Rulinoff Yacht Club Boys Paul Willemad Butumay

Wool Pool Sells Large Park County Output East

Wool from Park County shifts east as most of the fleece is sold for shipment to eastern provinces. Largest growers ship thousands of pounds while a sizable stock remains unsold in the county pool. Prices exceed those of 1945 with some growers receiving up to 26 cents per pound.

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Cognwood Helena to host North American provincial heart authorities convention

In Helena Montana Cognwood prepares to host a convention of North American provincial heart authorities. The event aims to gather 2,000 residents and discuss health policies and population impacts.

Cognwood Helena, Mont Provincial Heart Authorities North America

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