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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1937
Page
5
An editorial notes Roosevelt's complex character and mocks a German biographer of a Prussian named Bismerck. It suggests the biographer will find his task dangerous, citing class tensions as Montana's interest lies with the upper strata and the common people share a small stake.
A noted European biographer has arrived to craft a definitive life of President Theodore Roosevelt. He plans to gather material from both Roosevelt’s friends and his adversaries to present a balanced portrait.
The Family Doctor by Dr. Mohrig Mishbein Bamtr outlines two more daily diets from the American Festival Association and Hygain Health Magus BRM. These plans show how a day’s ration can be kept under 1200 and 1490 calories.
The piece argues Americans, led by Roosevelt and Scripps-Howard editors, have grown tax conscious. It criticizes overemphasis on income tax evasion while urging priority on paying family groceries and bills. It notes humor about debt and references officials like Lewis Penwell and Guy T. Helvering. The Jefferson Island huddle is mentioned in passing.
Time magazine notes Emil Ludwig, famed Napoleon biographer, will write a life of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Ludwig seeks material from bankers and officials, will attend White House briefings, and may chronicle a symbolic Virginia reel at a Roosevelt press reception.
In a 1930s critique of stagnant governance, the piece laments long-tenured leaders who avoided decisive action. It praises modern leaders who must act amid major strikes and labor upheaval, fearing a return of the indecisive, fence-sitting politician. It ends with a biblical allusion about inheritance.
Builders note recovering conditions push small home building as prices rise and funds become available. Landlords raise rents to meet a higher cost of living, while multi family living pressures favor ownership. The home owner stands for stable institutions and law. Fewer deaths attributed to drunken driving.
Best Editorial analyzes the CIO and AFL positions on a proposed wage and hour bill. It notes CIO leader John Ju Lewis favors parts of the bill but opposes a Labor Standards Board to fix wages, while AFL head William Green doubts wage fixing, seeing risk to collective bargaining. The piece argues government wage control parallels price-fixing and erodes union power, predicting a paternal state and reduced worker influence.
The piece recalls Texas fate from early settlement through the Alamo and San Jacinto, naming Santa Anna, Sam Houston, and Stephen F. Austin. It notes Austin as capital of a republic, briefly describes foreign minister issues with France over hogs near the French envoy’s tavern, and hints at Texas’s later annexation by the United States.
A fragment recounts early disputes over the San Juan Islands between Britain and the United States. It details joint occupancy, customs actions, and the hog incident that sparked clashes, leading to military presence, arbitration promises, and a complex sequence of territorial claims and diplomacy.
Boxing star James J. Braddock earned about 390000 last night with 160000 slated for federal tax, prompting comparison to unearned income taxation. The piece cites various historical quotes and opinions on equity, morale, and taxation tied to the tech of earnings and government cuts.
Horoscopes predict strong planetary influences this day bringing opportunities in leadership and promotions. Government finances warn of anxiety and unemployment aid challenges, while new alliances may form before autumn. Notable births include Senator William Borah born 1865 and writers Atkins and Thaxter. Harvard’s 200-book history goal noted in a Boston Globe remark.
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