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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1939

Page

5

The Great Human Reservoir and Asia’s Future Power

A dated commentary questions Japanese chances in Asia amid global tension. It argues China’s vast population, if armed, could overwhelm Japan. warns Europe’s lines may shift and China could rise with American or European guidance. It urges cautious U.S. sympathy for China and notes American views on infant bomber policy.

Japan China Europe Asia Ching United States Stars and Stripes

TVA Nine-Foot Waterway Plan Aids Tennessee Valley

June 22 Washinton column discusses a proposed 266 million dollar upending project to create a nine-foot waterway from Pickwick Dam to Mobile through the Tombligeet valley area. The plan aims to improve commerce, flood control, and direct gulf access for the Tennessee Valley, with support from Congressman Rankin and TVA officials.

Tenndssr Neal Core Poniirnic TVA Diruet Pickwick Dam Ternessun Mobile Ala John EB. Rankin Misatastngi Tennessee Valley Gulf Mississippi Valley Sig Tomligher Yeats Arthur &. Morpin Ile Chieiniati Ohio Senate Rankin

Blueprint for Reconstruction of Economy Warns Against Liberty Loss

Attorney General Frank Murpix argues for a civilian led blueprint to reconstruct the economy without sacrificing civil or economic freedoms. He calls for collaboration among businessmen engineers industrialists and legislators but cautions that any plan risks government overreach and loss of liberty. The piece notes concerns about socialism and urges action over talk amid changing times.

Frank Murpix Tie Cleveland United States Moore Murphy

Fourth of July Dangers Prompt Montana Safety Drive

Montana officials urge extreme caution for Independence Day motor trips as history shows high fatalities from driving and drowning. Last year 205 people died nationwide on July fourth with six from fireworks. Public health officials emphasize careful behavior, better law enforcement, and renewed safety campaigns to reduce injuries and deaths.

Montana

Who Should Spend It Board Control of WPA Relief

Administration officials including the President oppose bi partisan board control of WPA relief, citing efficiency concerns. Some argue powers are better exercised by Congress accountable boards, given $2 billion yearly relief disbursements and potential discrimination. A slight efficiency loss may be acceptable to pursue broader accountability. One fourth of the U S public does not know they pay taxes, a finding noted in a political survey.

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Does Pay to Listen Rotary Exchange on Age and Youth

Rotary heard that age and experience coexist with youth while youth often feel they know it all. Darrell Brady, 24, of Minneapolis, told Rotarians that youth gain by personal contacts and sponsorship, seeking guidance through social ties and practical exposure.

Rotary Darrell Brady Minneapolis Rotarians

Counteracting Espionage in Congress Debates Longer Penalties

The piece argues for harsher action against foreign spies with a proposed raise of prison terms from two to ten years. It notes espionage remains hard to eradicate, urges curbing saboteurs, and contrasts peacetime penalties with harsher responses when espionage causes deaths.

Congressmen’s ghost-interns and ghost-speaker plan emerge

A quirky session note suggests lawmakers will employ a ghost-intern named AN for the day and host a ghost-speaker event. It frames the idea as a playful tribute rather than a formal policy. The concept highlights a fascination with spectral attendance and parliamentary theatrics.

Hope for Blind: Cataract Vacuum Claim Sparks Optimism

A Dallas report says removal of cataracts by vacuum promises sight to many blind people. Surgeons claim patients regain normal vision and call vacuum a major advance beyond drugs or the knife. The piece lauds Hesling and the medical profession while touching on broader political phrases and a motor trip across the United States.

Dallas Hesling

Education's definition and democratic virtue from Huteling

A Chicago University president argues education is not about degrees or jobs but shaping character discipline and spirit. He says even a ditch digger can be an educated citizen if equipped with sound attitudes and knowledge. Some critics overlook the deep civic aims of true education.

Robert M. Hutehina University of Chicago Demderany Huteling Ronn Chicago University Billinga Gerctic

Sentence Sermons by the Rev Hoy J Smith at First M B G Church

Paragraphs from a devotional piece outline marks of strength such as temper control piety quiet worship patriotism service without pay education independent thought courage speech under fire listening wisdom and folly. Copyright 1908 by News Grudices Go Tar.

Hoy J. Smith Te Tractor First M. BG

The Haskin Letter Woehtageon and Baking Industry

The article surveys the rise of commercial baking in the United States, detailing production values by product type and state. It highlights bread, rolls, rye, crackers, cakes, and pastries with figures on outputs and monetary value, noting the shift from home to commercial baking and regional concentrations, including Pennsylvania's notable pretzel production.

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Feteot Of Bat Sonny sayings Rawisteret 0

An odd fragmented reminiscence mentions a fete and a bat as part of a tale about a man who felt misjudged and wore a grand outfit in youth. The text references Topsy and a sense of being seen differently, conveying a period voice with clipped, rustic phrasing.

Sonny

The Family D Doctor on Intelligence Testing and Child Growth

The article discusses how intelligence tests gauge a child’s adaptability and potential. It notes that IQ tests partial view of abilities, requiring varied aptitudes testing to guide studies and identify suitable environments for each child’s development.

Answers to Questions from The Hereno Independent Information Bureau

A reader can obtain answers by writing to The Hereno Independent Information Bureau in Washington D C with three cents for reply. The question asks who suggested the eagle as the optional bird for the U S seal. The original eagle emblem suggestion was made by William Harlon.

Hereno Independent Information Bureau Frederic Jaskin Washington, D. C U.S William Harlon

Fragmented speeche and odd Q and A fragments from 1782 queries

A garbled OCR page presents a jumble of quotes and Q A style facts. It references Sherman Rogers, K T Kuller, Tallin Hawkhead, and Barton's 1782 design, plus questions about bond advertising and Can adian ham. The text blends names, 1782 Continental Congress context, and miscellaneous trivia bits without coherent narrative.

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