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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1933
Page
1
A Pittsburgh clergyman has been elevated to bishop, marking a historic moment for the local church. The appointment, announced by church leaders, cites his long service, education, and leadership roles within the diocese.
Fragmented OCR text reports debates over repeal and prohibition in multiple states including Texas and New York. It mentions planned conventions, delegates elected, and anti repeal and pro repeal actions. Details are unclear due to text corruption but centers on state conventions and legislative battles surrounding a prohibition question.
In San Francisco on June 26, factions in the California prohibition race intensified last minute efforts to mobilize voters for tomorrow's statewide election. Over two million qualified voters were urged to participate as both sides push for victory, while reform advocates aimed to sway public sentiment and turnout the day before the polls open.
Veterans of the Civil War Spanish American War and World War II met in a joint gathering in June. Aged survivors shared memories and honored allies from their respective organizations as a shared ceremony drew veterans together for a procession and remembrance.
At the 39th annual National Catholic Educational Association gathering in St Paul, Bishop O'Hara spoke on parental influence in religious education. Superintendent Byrnes echoed the need for strong home involvement, urging fathers and mothers to engage as educators alongside schools.
Washington June 26 Representative Ayrne of Tennessee the Democrat leader said in a formal statement tonight that any result of governmental economies and additional revenue will show the budget substantially balanced this fiscal year. Burns noted Snell claimed more balance than any time since the World War and defended farm aid programs while warning about funding for public works and naval construction alongside reclamation and irrigation projects. The Tennesseean quoted Byrns saying some projects would be paid later by bond issues and taxpayers.
Four Spanish Army flyers were killed when a military plane carrying six people crashed during a test flight near Playa Castel in Barcelona. The victims listed include Cantini Juan Montes Joaquin Argosy and mechanics Antonio Lagos and Nodriques. Torpedo boats rescued Lieutenant Tenor and Private Isidro Velazquez, who were slightly injured.
Wheat reopened in Chicago trading after a three year absence with Fort Worth selling ten can of corn at 400s per bushel and the dollar mark near change. Prices showed a flurried session with May wheat at 9 1/2, Chicago spot at 47 cents, and shifts in corn rye and harley amid heat and drought reports from the breadbasket regions.
About 200 Filipino workers, displaced and idle, gathered at the Capital grounds and near the city hall to press for repatriation. Demonstrators followed labor leaders in protests at plantations near Wenakiu, with agitators urging job loss relief and transfer aboard a ship to Manila as planters warn of continued layoffs.
A bizarre kidnapping attempt in Honolulu failed when the assailant, described as mad, was thwarted by an individual known as Tonelli Mane 26. The incident occurred Saturday night as the suspect aimed to abduct toward the home of Captain Robert Wo Mradish of the Lir Medical regiment, with unclear ties to a Nation's Titans.
A Spaniard, Vemetria Solano, was arrested in Rome on charges of planting an explosive at St Peter's Square. Authorities blamed Spain and the Vatican for the blast that caused a panic among Holy Year pilgrims, injuring four. Solano reportedly arrived from his homeland shortly before the bombing, witnessed the explosion, and stood at the center of St Peter's Square during the incident. Vatican officials faced security scrutiny as Holy See audiences proceeded with heightened caution.
London reports the world economic conference pushed for concrete steps to relieve debtors raise prices and boost demand for raw materials. Senator James Couzens and British finance chief Neville Chamberlain urged talks between debtors and creditors as the conference moves into its third week with cooperation on rehabilitating wheat and silver. Australia Canada and Argentina show closer unity on wheat acreage and export policies.
The Spring Hill mill built in 1927 at an estimated cost of £100,000 was destroyed by fire at dusk. Helena firefighters prevented the blaze from spreading to adjacent buildings near the shaft of the nearby gold mine. The Montana Consolidated Mining Company, owners and operators, hoped to reopen within weeks. Fire was discovered around 6 o clock and Chief Martin Juhl led the response.
Washington June 26 Secretary Ickes seeks state administrators for the vast public works program. Governors senators and state chambers of commerce were asked to submit candidate names by Thursday with criteria to avoid ideal factors and ensure projects meet the new act. The move aims to activate 3.3 billion dollars in federal construction funds and uses a list of proposed projects already prepared by the Reconstruction Finance Corporation as a starting point.
A bee crawled up Larno's trouser leg in Tulsa on June 26 causing him to lose control of his car. The vehicle overturned, injuring Larno and a companion while the bee was killed. Frank Rhoades of Springfield Missouri also sustained injuries.
Grand Rapids Mich January banquet speakers praise Roosevelt plans as benefiting all citizens. James A Varley, postmaster, notes that the approach resists pandering to organized minorities and emphasizes broad public welfare over special group gains. Farley calls administration actions firmly anchored in what is good for all, warning against narrow group considerations.
The 241st annual Rotary International convention opened in Boston with Wilfrid Andrews urging imitates of Puritan steadfastness. About 147,000 members in 3,600 clubs were reported, near the 1931 peak, as Rotary seeks world peace, security and progress.
Los Angeles June 26 Kiwanis International secretary Fred W Parker of Ithienga urged the Kiwanis to combat growing revolutionary forces and meet economic social and political problems with constructive action. He warned against relying on a brain trust in Washington and called for a new cooperative individualism to sustain the era of change.
Reports describe a cloudburst and massive flooding in the Tangjen region, with thousands believed dead. The disaster struck as residents slept, sweeping through the Masan valley and destroying the American Evangelical Mission hospital area. The event is noted as the worst in eight decades.
Baltimore June 26 UP Senator William K Rorah of Idaho underwent an operation at John Hopking hospital and was reported to be recovering. Mrs Rorah, present at the hospital, said her husband was resting comfortably and not in great pain.
An air expedition organized by Irving Friedman departs from Flord Bennett airport to Nome Alaska with personal friends of missing flyer Jimmie Mattern. The team aims to establish a base there for a renewed search and offers a reward of 5600 if Mattern is found alive.
Miles City June 26 Montana plans to advance up to ninety nine irrigation and water conservation projects with new government funds announced by Governor Frank H Cooney. He cited a possible ten million dollars from the industrial recovery act plus seven million for highways to aid employment and wheat land restoration in eastern Montana.
Mexico City June 26 the interior minister announced the bodies of Capt Mariano Barberan and Lt Joaquin Collar Spanish transatlantic flyers missing six days on a flight from Havana were found in a lagoon in Tabasco state along with the wreckage of their plane Contra Fientes. They had taken off from Havana for Mexico City and were last seen near Tabasco while extensive search efforts across southeastern Mexico continued. The discovery was made yesterday by a man identified as Senor Balavar, a field man for the British Eagle company.
June 26 report from Drummond states the body of FB. A. Gonpock, 48, who disappeared June 14, was found in a slough near the Mattson ranch. A railroad watchman, Copnock, is believed to have fallen into the river while seeking help after the accident.
In a fog bound harbor in the Atlantic near Lake Man Ray, Skipper Roosevelt and his crew await president aboard. The ship’s crew pass time and the president greets locals, with anxious crowds trying to glimpse him as waves greet the vessel.
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