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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1938

Page

2

Engineers Start Plans For Water Boards Project

Montana water conservation board engineers push plans for two irrigation projects with a total estimated cost of 1 170 909 dollars. Friday the Public Works administration approved loans and grants totaling 719 909 dollars. The Broadwater Missouri dam near Toston is the larger project. It will cost about 820 000 dollars with a 366 000 dollar grant and the rest funded by water board bonds. The dam will irrigate about 21 006 acres. A separate Middle Creek dam in Gallatin County will water 15 000 acres with 157 309 dollars grant and 193 000 dollars loan.

Montana Water Conservation Board Public Works Administration Missouri River Toston P.W.A Water Board Middle Creek Gallatin

Four Wall Panels Make Flight From San Diego to Seattle

Seattle reports forty four of forty eight patrol bombers engaged in the navy's largest mass distance flight arrived at Sand Point naval air base on Lake Washington after a nonstop 1 26 mile flight from San Diego. One plane remained at San Diego and three from VP-11 were reported force back en route without mishap.

Seattle Sand Point Naval Air Base Lake Washington San Diego Calif VP-7

Red Cross offers aid to Havre flood victims

The Lewis and Clark chapter of the American Red Cross wired Havre officials offering disaster relief. Chairman Dick Tobin said 28 to 40 families reportedly lost everything and will need new homes or relocation. Ruth Beem would assist in relief work while a field rep heads to Havre to survey needs.

Havre Lewi and Clark American Red Cross Dick Tobin Lewis and Clark Tobin Ruth Beem The Red Cross Henas

Roosevelt’s New Deal push fuels third term debate

A memo outlines Franklin D. Roosevelt's aggressive drive to broaden New Deal support across parties and factions. It notes tensions with opponents inside and outside the Democratic Party, cites labor and political figures, and questions whether his 1940 candidacy remains a possibility while insiders doubt his intent.

Rergevelt Chicago Hague Jersey City John L. Lewis C.I.C.A.F Gar ‘Ner Butts Roosevelt

Snake nest kills 21 young from mother rattler in Adel

Adel Georgia report details a hollow leg burdern dropped by Albert Muste as a rattlesnake nest produced 21 young. Onlookers killed the mother and her offspring. Separate notes: Washington dispatch reports a GOP charge that the Democratic committee shakes down federal workers for campaigns. Howard Hughes plans a New York to Paris loop in about two weeks.

Adel Albert Muste Muste Los Angeles Howard Hughes New York-Paria

Lions Begin Camp Day Sale For 15 Day Outing

Helena Lions launch annual camp day sale to fund a 15 day outing at the Sunshine Camp for 80 underprivileged children, split into 40 girls and 40 boys. Tickets cost 75 cents, aiming to cover one day per child with healthful meals and supervision.

Lions Sunshine Little Blackfoot Montana Helena Lions Robinson Tom Robinson the Lions Sunshine Camp M. E. Anderson al Johnson Stanley Wilson Dick Tobin Harry Sennessy Frank Hevans Leo Hottas Earl Hilger Bill Mundt Cani McGuinness Lions Club Blackfoot

Spanish May Bring It On Crisis Deepens Europe Tensions

The Barcelona cabinet threatens to destroy governments allied with it as France and Britain rush to avert open war. Diplomats fear a wider European conflict if Madrid’s government confronts the totalitarian states. France blocks frontier trans shipments, while insurgent aviators sink 17 merchant ships in Mediterranean ports, drawing muted British protest. Suez Canal closure looms after thirteen years.

Spain Georges Bonnet France Barcelona Mediterranean

Strange plant 18s found in city on Rodney Street

Local resident Tom Goodwin reports a bizarre growth along Rodney Street described as a six metre long fungus like plant. The pink upper part features a mouth and the creature smells strong. Experts remain unsure, but the piece is likely a weather related mystery rather than a true organism.

Tom Goodwin South Park Rodney Strees Mr. Goodwin

Air traveler favorite diversions include puzzles and newspapers

A reader notes that newspapers and crossword puzzles are popular mental diversions for air travelers, offering a focus and entertainment during flights.

Air Traveler

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