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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1933
Page
3
A Norwegian traveler tours the United States and remarks on the abundance of automobiles and rapid national expansion. He notes the contrast with rail and industry, observes American life, and mentions interactions with officials, farmers, and urban workers during his cross country journey.
An international conference unfolds as the Gold Clique fears U S plans to induce a shift away from the gold standard. Discussions focus on inflation risks, currency realignment, and wartime debts, with nations seeking terms on sugar, cotton, and copper trade amid broader economic strain. The German Reich’s stance favors the dollar link, while Britain and others push for stabilization and relief on debt.
London tune to a domestic revival program and the coordinating idea of power nations was being audited by delegates tonight at the World Economic Conference prepared to enter its third week. The arrival of Waymond Moatey was noted.
Circulars offer a $4 000 reward through the post office inspector in Denver for the capture of Sankey Ape 78 described as 4 feet 7 inches tall with a ruddy complexion bald front teeth gold inlays and several moles. Sankey named in Denver federal indictments for kidnapping conspiracy and using mail to extort. He is last known in Montana near his barn in Me a rns area and is said to travel by automobile.
Ex service men must apply by Wednesday to join the veterans contingent of the Civilian Conservation Corps in Montana. Dr Wood Watts man, Montana enrollment supervisor, reports a 10 person quota with about half filled. About 40 men passed medicals and were sent to Fort Missoula for processing, with hopes the quota will be met before the deadline.
Montana relief director Tom Spaulding returned from Washington with Governor Conner and W Tobrecht to discuss unemployment relief under the Austria program. He hopes Montana will receive funds for several projects from the $7,209,000 program. Governor Cooney expected this week. The veterans contingent and conservation corps served under presidential orders, providing 2590 forest service jobs.
A large excursion organized by the WP Railroad from St Paul to North Dakota covered about 447 miles one way, nearly 700 miles round trip, with around 2,490 participants in four coaches. The trip, under Great Northern Association auspices, started July 4 and included Dickinson and Medora with rodeo entertainment near Theodore Roosevelt’s ranch and Marquis de Mores’ plant, drawing North Dakota residents along the route.
The article describes June 23 events featuring Birds of Paradise igrettes and monkey fur trims. It highlights a large black velvet hat with Hack trimmings, a bark frock, beige coat, black suede gloves with fur, and a beige crepe frock. It notes a yarn of fashion details and a nod to India’s Linate flower in English introduction around 1714.
A distant forest fire spread over the Bache area in the Big Belt Mountains with reports of rapid growth. Authorities note unusually warm weather and scarce rainfall increasing danger for campers and travelers in the region near Willow Creek and the extremities of the range.
The article notes continued work on the Basin area topographic survey around Cataract Creek, with much of the region unsurveyed and prospector activity ongoing. Morning Glory mine operators ship limited ore from Cataract Creek lands as crews, led by Engineers Inch and Tavenan, consist of young men over 18 from across the state with prior bureau experience.
California voters face a special election on the prohibition amendment and related measures. The ballot includes tax exemptions for private schools, a gas tax diversion to the general fund, and financing for irrigation districts plus county government control. San Francisco contemplates a $7.9 million school construction bond.
New York June 25 Charles A Lindbergh, accompanied by Mary Col onel, is reported to embark with his aide on a contemplated Greenland flight in the next two or three weeks. The trip is expected to extend across the Atlantic toward Iceland and possibly Denmark.
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