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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1939
Page
4
Members of the League of Nations close the 36th session on June 3 without approving the territorial reports evacuated by mandatory powers. The outcome reflects ongoing tensions as delegates exit the conference.
Yallowstone Park Wyoming June 40 Pj Members of the Kappa Delta sorority at their annual convention voted to establish a national house building fund using proceeds from a magazine emergency. Lulu Grace Saberson Detroit Michigan was named most consistent attendee, having attended 13 consecutive conventions. Ethel Mac Phorapu Sacramento California claimed second with 11 straight appearances. Mrs Conrad Wilkerson Chicago Illinois won the grand prize at the convention horse show with three blue ribbons. Officers elected Friday and the next convention site was chosen Saturday.
The silver price decision split lawmakers along party lines, raising questions about coalition unity as silver supporters seek an immediate mine output boost. Senator Adams predicted failure, Townsend warned of a possible fight to the end, while administration leaders pressed a quick conference report to the House.
The House voted 296 to 88 against Rep Allen’s repeal of neutrality statutes and approved a plan granting Congress and the President power to declare a state of war. Allen argued for reliance on international law, while opponents warned of risks. the debate followed orders to align with Allied leverage and restricts on belligerent trade. District court revoked citizenship for John Tunysk and Arthur Wagonhurst, former Shelby and Havre residents, both subjects of the British empire.
Holter and a dancing program featured native dances by Whidby Island lodge members Alles and Dolores Skarberg Hannah Matson Betty Erichson and Myrtle Johnson. They sang a Swedish version of a song. Drills from Enamela Washington and Helena provided exhibitions. Everett Wagh chapter orchestra played for a dance. Committees named by President Hunter include Constitution John Lindquist and Credentials Ralph Strandberg. Dr. Hunter gave a report of activities. S George Jobson of Youngstown supreme president to address at 1 30.
Ford argues war is unwanted by most people and profits from conflict are driven by profiteers. He envisions a peaceful return to land, with reemployment for farmers and broader use of land output, including plastics in car bodies. Ford details a new line of tractors with Ferguson tech selling at 685 dollars plus 85 for the plow.
A grand jury charged J. J. Rethford a city employee with forming an unincorporated engineering firm in 1931 to inspect water mains leaks. He received three monthly checks two for 1500 dollars and one for 2000 dollars, with a 400 dollar monthly salary. He allegedly diverted his pay and used cheap helpers to audit water leaks.
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The article details indictments against J. J. Pryor and associates over embezzled funds totaling 36 500 dollars in the last fiscal year. Pryor and Rathford face 28 600 dollars in embezzled property and all three men are charged with obtaining 460 000 under false pretenses for the year ending April 30, 1938. Also noted is the reader about a grand jury recommendation to dismiss certain indictments amid cooperative pressure. A separate item reports the death of Major Selim W. Myers at Hot Springs.
Hollywood mourns flamoyant comic Bobby Vernon a Flint born performer of the film era dying at home of a heart attack at age forty two in Hollywood. He rose as a popular figure in early cinema and vaudeville before fading from the screen.
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