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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1938

Page

4

Steps to Fight Alien Espionage Escalation Favored

Washington June 24 The army and navy may intensify counter espionage to stop foreign spies from obtaining vital military secrets President Foogeralt indicated support for more funds to detect and apprehend spies He spoke after recent indictments of 14 people now in Germany and amid questions on publishing a NY spy investigation series by Leon G Turrou He said the investigation facts justify criminal prosecution and noted the former agent resigned and contracted to write articles that jeopardized prosecutions

Washington Foogeralt Thia Germany New York Army Navy Tarror Leon G. Turrou Apy

Moody Waves Through Wimbledon Real Test in Singles

Wimbledon shifted from party mood to hard tennis as Helen Wills Moody advanced toward a real challenge, meeting Mrs. Bobbie Haine Miller of South Africa in the first real crisis. Budge set to face Ronald Shayss as Americans dominate. Moody beat Mrs. P. F. Glover 8-4 7-5, while Bundy and Palfrey Fabian won, and Anderson stumbled in a busy day of singles and doubles.

Wimbledon Eng Helen Wills Moody Bobbie Haine- Miller South Africa Don Budge Ronald Shayss Moody P. F. Glover England United States

Dun and Bradstreet review of business week overview

New York June 34 reports from Dun and Bradstreet show distribution centers averaged 2 percent above last week for the nation, yet 12 to 22 percent below the 1947 week. Wholesale buying held steady from a week prior and was 10 to 22 percent under last year. Weather, promotions, and emergency clearances boosted retailers’ totals in sportswear and related goods, while agricultural district optimism did not translate into more fall orders.

New York Ska Dun & Bradatrast Synocy

Roosevelt Rejects Bigger Battleships For Now

President Roosevelt ruled against immediate construction of battleships larger than 35,000 tons. Amid reports Japan plans super-warships, the administration approved rebuilding four ships of 5,000 tons under the 1924 London treaty limit.

Washington Roosevelt Japan United States

Louis Offered Fight in England with Tommy Farr

New York reports promoter Mike Jacobs plans a September bout for heavyweight champion Joe Louis with Max Baer possibly in New York or Wembley. Armand Vincent in London bids $200,000 or 40 percent of the gate for a Farr clash, while Schmeling recovers from a back injury and Jacobs nears Baer promotion.

New York Max Schmeling Mike Jacobs Joe Louis Max Baer Ancl Hoffman Baer Jacobs San Francisco Ane London Louss Tommy Farr Armand ‘Vincent Montreal Armand Wembley Stadium Mike Louis Schmeling Joe Jacobs

Pompoon Favored In Brooklyn Handicap At Aqueduct

New York June 24 Pompoon J W Levebheim s 4 year old seeks another test of form in the 20000 Brooklyn handicap at Aqueduct over a mile with nine rivals including Stagehand and Chief. Pompoon carries 128 pounds and is the 8 to 1 favorite after a string of fast performances including a Suburban loss by a nose and a record time in the Disto handicap. Main Man faces a heavy handicap in Detroit s Frontier handicap while Memory Book runs at Delaware Park in Diamond State and Polly Drummond Stakes. Fox Defeats Lenhart in Spokane third round knockout over Lenhart after a first round stoppage.

New York Pompoon J. W. Levebheim Comerran Brooklyn Aqueduct Pompey Maxwell Howard Chief Stagehand Bedir Hari Sande Fompoon Snark Pimlico J. B. Respress Detroit Delaware Park Fox Lenhart Spokane Wash Tiger Jack Fox Spokanenegra Fred Lenhart St. Paul

Legion Drum Corps and Drill Teams Compete For State Honors

The annual American Legion contest at the Helena high school field drew teams from Roundup Butte Great Falls Billings Bozeman Livingston and Helena Junior Auxiliary. Roundup won the drum corps title with 97.8 points followed by Butte 07.2 Great Falls 93.6 and Bozeman 92.7. Billings Auxiliary led drill teams with 7.4 points, Butte second at 99. The event opened after a floodlight dedication and featured a pageant with 900 spectators. Judges included Capt. C. B Pruner Bozeman Capt. John Feehter Bozeman and Maj. T A Reiner Helena.

American Legion Roundup Butte Great Falls Bowman Billings Auxiliary Billings Bozemar Livingston Helena High School Aumiliry C. B Pruner Helens John Feehter Bozeman Harry H. Hartz Helena Willian F. Schimpf Maj T A’ Reiner al [Barfler Lewin Clark Post No 2 The F. L. Sorenson Dick Tobin Lions Club Melvin Magnuson Wo W_. Wahl Alec Cunningham Rotary Club Harry Hennessy George Davis Ray Shannon Riwanis Club Harold Greer Helena Recreation Council W. V. Roth Henry Flake Loren Foot Matt Staff Chamber of Commerce Herb Kibler MacDonald Lewis and Clark Post No. 2 Roger Smith Hutte Ohe

Police recover diamonds stolen from car in Great Falls

Three diamonds valued at 1506 and other items from the F Keenan car were recovered. Albert Beckstint, 21, of Black Eagle, was arrested in connection with the theft. Beckerini confessed to theft and sale of the goods. the $800 diamond was sold in Helena and recovered. Beckerini had prior minor trouble and a federal record noted past arrests for vagrancy and theft. The investigation was led by Clarke Grady with Detective Dell Warner.

Great Fells F. &. Keenan Albert Beckstint Black Eagle CARA Clarke Grady Dell Warner Beckerini Grady Helena Federal Bureau of Investigation Reckarin Syracuse N. Y Roseville Cail

Mountain hike tragedy as two Albuquerque climbers go missing

Richard Whitmer, 20, found dead in the Sandia mountains near Albuquerque after a hike with companion Medi McCormick, who is still missing. Governor Tingey and Adjutant General Charlton led the search amid rugged terrain, while McCormick's mother Ruth Hanna McCormick Simms awaited word. Whitmer, son of the late T. E Whitmer, left with McCormick for a hike when they failed to return, triggering a night-long rescue operation.

Albuquerque N. Mu Richard Whitmer Surdice Mountains Medi Tn Ne McCormick Clyde Tingtey Roc Charlton Whitmers Sandla Peak Young McCormick Ruth Hanna McCormick Simms Young Whitmer Simma Illinois T. E Whitmer Sandias Rio Grands Valley Elde U. & Forest Service

Yellowstone Park Fishing Opens July 1 as Rivers Begin

Yellowstone National Park will officially open fishing July 1 after water releases from Fishing Bridge to the canyon introduce access. While many lakes have been open since May 22, high muddy water limited success except at Yellowstone Lake. Anglers may fish Grebe Lake later in the season, with August 20 closing rules noted.

Yellowstone Park Yellowstone National Park Yellowstone River Edmundb. Rogers Yellowstone Lake Anglera

Deer Lodge Girl Is New Rainbow Chief

Great Falls June 24. Joan Middleton of Deer Lodge was elected grand worthy advisor of the Montane Order of Rainbow Girls and Butte named the 1939 grand assembly city at the closing sessions of the annual assembly. Other grand officers elected include Ethel Gibbs of Billings associate adviser Betty Shethamer of Hamilton charity Jane Simmons of Red Lodge hone Marjorie Decker of Dillon faith Mable Thurber of Harlem recorder and Lenore Martin of Libby treasurer.

Great Falls Joan Middleton Deer Lodge Order of Rainbow Girls Butte Cloning Ethel Gibbs Billings Betty Shelthamer Hamilton Charity Jane Simmons Red Lodge Marjorie Decker Dillon Faith Mable Thurber Harlem Lenore Martin Libby

Syracuse Newark Run in International League Tilt

In a chaotic International League summary Syracuse Newark posted 3 and 18 innings, while Rochester surged to 10, Buffalo managed 1 in 10 innings, and Baltimore defeated Jersey City 7 to 4, with Montreal 2. The garbled note oddly mentions an Irish potato and peanut-Bee link.

Syracuse Newark Rochester Buffalo Baltimore Jersey City Montreal Tarents

Farwell to Arms at Rio Sunday

Gary Cooper and Limon Hayes star in the film version of Ernest Hemingway’s Farewell to Arms at the Rio Theater. The wartime romance follows an English nurse and an American soldier on the Italian front with Adolphe Menjou as Rinaldi and a strong supporting cast.

Gary Cooper Limon Hayes Pare Ernest Hemingway Haletia Rio Telah Adolphe Menjoute Rinald Cooper Gilbert Emory Jack LaRue Henry Armetta

Nonferrous metals prices lifted again in New York

Prices for lead, zinc, copper and steel scrap rose amid strong demand at home and abroad. American Smelting and Refining boosted lead by 3 cents per pound on a 4c base, zinc reached 44.0 cents, scrap copper gained 0.5 cents, and export copper climbed with good volume sales at 35 dollars a ton locally. Copper futures rose as dealers lifted No 1 heavy melting steel scrap to 1250 dollars per ton, a new high in the current rally. George James Short Broomball, 82, wheat expert, died.

New York Petper Mark Dow Jones and Company Pittsburgh

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