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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1939

Page

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Roosevelt plan to lend 500 million draws senate fire

Washington June 24 President Roosevelts proposal to lend 500,000,000 to foreign nations to boost American trade drew sharp criticism in the senate as new ending legislation reached Congress. Senator Borah of Idaho led the attack with Republican colleagues. The debate touched on taxpayer costs and the potential impact on American interests. Continued on Page 71

Washington Roosevelt Senate Congress Borwh Tdaho Tate Ohio

Governor Stark Seeks U S Senate Seat Bid

Kansas Governor Stark declares his candidacy for the United States Senate amid the fading influence of Pendergast’s machine. The World War II veteran, apple grower, and former ally to the Kansas City political boss says if the people want him to run, he must do his duty. The move signals a bitter primary ahead with Harry S. Truman as a contrasting force in state politics.

Lioed C. Stark Kansas City Als Exa Democratic Party United States Senate United States Kenatar Teraely Harry S. Truman Pendergast

Bulgarian Expelled Boy Kills Three Teachers

A 15 year old pupil in a southern Bulgarian village killed three women teachers after entering the staff room and firing with a revolver before shooting himself. He had been expelled from other schools that year for bad behavior.

Sofia Mulcida Achoa Ad Behariour

Montana Legion Elects Officers To End Sessions

Montana Legion members gathered for their state convention in Glaspaw west ar. George Gasman of Dillon named chase commander. New officers include Gom ie Chanders of Rut Rank Leonard Zenmkl Moore Ren Mache Whitatadl and Monry Kirschner Superior. Delegates to the national convention in Chicago were German Continund on Pare.

Tay Ieaton Heefdime Rimet Glaspaw West Ar George Gasman Dillon Chase New View Mandira Ara Gomiee Chanders Leonard Zenmkl Moore Ren Mache Whitatadl Monry Kirschner Superior Qlson Ory Armatrang Wollsyet Am Jnling Hilgard Great Falls Chicago

Brazil plans homes for German Catholic refugees

Rio de Janeiro reported the government will arrange housing for 3 000 German Catholic refugees of Jewish origin, asserting the move follows a request from Pope Pius XII.

Tio de Janeiro Pane Pius X11 Brazil

Revolt grows in Townsend followers ranks

Indiananalis June 24. Within hours after 26 year old Fohert Townsend, son of the elderly founder of the national reform movement, was named crown prince, insurgent leaders announced the formation of independent committees for more democratic control. An executive election endorsed Townsend as movement head, with his national secretary treasurer to succeed him if unable to serve, while a new independent executive committee from multiple states was named.

Indiananalis Elf Fohert Townsend Canunittes Eleceting Aldino” Towne Vendited

Showdown With Japan Looms Over Britons in China

London reports mounting public pressure pressing Britain toward a clash with Japan over British presence in China. British-French talks aim at mutual aid as Germany waits to see Britain entangled in the Far East, with danger intensifying on the European front.

London Japan China Elaine Bylinin Orient Boulet Ruarla Germany Britain Far East Free City of Danzig

Bankers Attack Loose Federal Policies At Montana Meeting

Montana Bankers association adjourned amid strong alarm over rising public debt and federal lending policies. Resolutions condemn debt growth and urge limited spending to essential public welfare. Also denounces creation of new federal lending agency and proposes tighter fiscal controls.

Yellowstone Park Wyo Montana Bankers Association Miliiona Federal Lending Agency

Cornerstone Laid With Impressive Ceremony At New St John’s Hospital

A large ceremony marked the cornerstone laying for the new St John’s Hospital building. Bishop Gilmore blessed the site as Mother Mary Fratteesen from Leavenworth and Mother Superior May Cor mon led attending dignitaries and sisters from Charity homes. Local clergy and several sisters from Townsend, Putte, Deer Lodge and other nearby communities joined the event, with plans announced for the 125,000 Building on Capital Hill.

New ST. John’s Hospital St Johin Hospital Cory Manos Mont Gilmore Selena Mager Victor Day Gawag Magr Imitny NeAla Ht. John’s Butt Mary Fratteesen The Sixers of Charity Uoepuinl Ewma Leavenworth Kun Charity Hounitak Montane Mearis Hwrinsa J. Sulivan Townsend Vallors Mary Lins St. Jams Haspital Rulte Sixter Alden Reniina Putte Corann St. Vincant's Heapttat

President Roosevelt quits to attend cousin’s wedding at Hyde Park

President Roosevelt paused a five day Washington absence to attend the marriage of his second cousin Margaret Delano to J. Moxel Paul Jr of Philadelphia. He kept in touch on legislative and treasury stabilization matters while at his Hyde Park estate, then attended the reception at Barrylown, Delano home.

Hyde Park Nonravelt Margaret Delano J. Moxel Paul, Jr Philadelphia

Soviet Chinese Trade Treaty Signed In Moscow

Soviet and Chinese governments signed a mutuality based trade treaty on June 16 with a most favored nation clause. Sun Fo represented China as envoy, and Soviet foreign trade commissar A. J. Mikoyan announced the accord. The ceremony followed a mystery surrounding Bun Fo, noted as Bun Fo, and Chien’s late Dr. Bun Yet Sen.

Moscow Bun Fo Chien Bun Sen Sun Fo China Jof A. J. Mikoyan Soviet Union

Endurance Fliers Begin Fourth Day of Test

Springfi eld, June 24. Wilbur Parrish and Hunter Moody reported in tonight after a calm day in a small monoplane. They spent their fourth day circling above the municipal airport as the motor drone continued. They have flown more than one third of the 218 hours needed to match the endurance record for use planes.

Wilbur Parrish Hunter Moody Ranortad

General Craig to Quit His Post Weeks Early

Washington AP reports General Craig plans to retire as war department chief next week, handing over to Major General George Marshall at the start of a new fiscal year. Craig, 64, will leave voluntarily to pursue private interests in California, ending a four year tenure that guided a major peacetime expansion and military reorganization.

Washinton Geneent Malin Craig War Department California Crag

Tax Bill Helps But Much More To Be Required

A Washington committee of the National Aspecti on Mahufadyieya says the recent tax revelation passed by Congress aids recovery but is not a major measure. It calls for further revisions including reducing the business tax load to spur investments and easing individual taxes to encourage venture capital. The study and recommendations aim to broaden revenue ideas and reexamine the entire federal tax structure before the next session.

Washington National Aspection Mahufadyieya Congress Capriotti

Bomb outrages stir crowded London theater district

A wave of bomb blasts in central London on a Saturday night sent crowds fleeing as explosions shattered windows and caused panic in the theater quarter. Police questioned witnesses while hospitals treated about 20 injured. at least four separate blasts were reported near Refush tovrtinrtat and Vine Street, with windows broken and a high sense of dread across the district.

London Sune Ya Arta Tondet Tombrht Ag Alt Thea Evypiisiona Ewig Vine Street

Youth Convicted of Hitchhike Slaying in Colorado

AkronJuly 24 AP A trial jury found Kiluworth B Medberry guilty of first degree murder in the fatal shooting of Colorado driver John T. Gray Sr. The verdict sparked a tense courtroom moment as the youth faced the judge and the defense requested time to prepare post verdict motions.

Colorado Akron Cala APLA Strlet Kiluworth Medberry John T. Gray Fond du Lac Minnip Blourer Arlington Taylor Ronan

Sonny Creation of Local Artist Appears Today

Local feature introduces artist Sonny a Pee Wee philosopher figure now touring with friend Tommy in Cory Montana. Sonny travels the nation drawing attention for whimsy and charm as Cory work gains international notice. Canyon Ferry and Waukegan connections color the tale with Montana roots and family ties. Continued on Page 6.

Fetona (Independent Foralle Sonny Wes Tommy Fanny Cory Montana Apapal United States Norway Australia Canada Mexico City Ilia Homor Canyon Ferry Fanny Y. Cory Fred H. Cooney Canyon Kerry Waukegan Wes Cary Fanny Cory Cooney Independent

Isabella Circle Elects New Officers Today

Isabella Circle plans a convention program with officer elections at 10 o'clock in the morning followed by an installation. The morning includes a mass, breakfast, and attendance at a cathedral service, with progress through hospital dedication, tours, and social events at hotels and clubs. Delegates from Anaconda, Great Falls, Helena, Missoula, and Harlowton attend the alate convention events.

Xeord Tea Ma Miering Han Carroll College Placer Hotel Wrights of Columbus Nony St. John's Hospital Timina Columbis Nan Our Lady of Victory Circle Hutto Thovarlone

Glasgow boy killed by bolt of lightning

Norman Frye, a Glasgow youth, was struck and killed by a lightning bolt while plowing at night during a torrential rain. Four of his horse team were injured, and Frye worked at his uncle Charlee Tiernan’s ranch, four miles north of Bare.

Glasgow Norman ‘Frye Holt Ari En Frya Charlee Tiernan Bare

Pittman HD amendment to fix price

Washington reports progress on breaking the Senate logjam as silver bloc senators agree to quit stalling the monetary bill to vote on Senator Pittman’s amendment. The measure would order the treasury to pay 1.27 per ounce for silver domestically, nearly double the prewar price. Odds of a vote rise as leaders press for action on June 30 regulatory powers and stabilisation fund controls.

Washington Senate Pittman D Nev Treasury Eek Vasenge Barkley Navkiey

Man collapses after asking for water in New York restaurant

A man in plain clothes walked into a New York restaurant, asked for water, collapsed after drinking. Police found four coin purses with many large bills, a silver medal inscribed pharmacy, and a plaque reading Present to Georgy Dart 1988 in his possession. Police report no immediate identification.

New York Fle Sunthar Antin Alde Georgy Dart

Billings Man Is Named District Governor Lions

H J Kinndt of Billings was elected district governor of Lions clubs in Montana and Alberta at the close of the three day 1959 district convention in Billings. Dr Walter F Dexter of Sacramento addressed sessions on Lionism A Way of Life and The Spirit of Men. About 400 delegates attended the event concluding with a banquet and governor's parade at Eastern Montana Normal School.

Billings H. J. Kinndt Lions Cinba Montana Alberta Billings Forey Walter F. Dexter Sacramento Calif Addresamt Jnoon Ilem Prie Eastern Montana Normal School Baturdey

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