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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1939

Page

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Czech Nation Swallowed As Nazis, Hungarians Overrun Core

Prague reports Bohemia and Moravia to be occupied by German troops at 6 a.m. local time, with Slovak developments continuing as Hungary advances toward the Polish border. The proclamation states Prague urges compliance to avert resistance, while German forces move eastward through Carpatho Ukraine.

Prague Czech Ministry of National Defense Ms.t Bohemia Moravia MFA Crech Crombhag port-Munteb Greek Republic Masuhit Berlin Bupedus Shen

Jackie Coogan to Get $150,000 From Earned Money

Los Angeles March 14. Jackie Coogan will receive about $150,000 under a settlement of his accounting suit against his mother and stepfather. The tentative agreement awaits signatures from Jackie, his parents Mr and Mrs Arthur Bernstein, and officials of Jackie Coogan Productions Inc and Coogan Finance Co.

Los Angeles Jack Jackie Arthur Bernstein Officera Jeckie Congan Productions, Inc Congan Finance Company

Hungary Demands Satisfaction Over Carpatho Ukraine Crisis

Hungary declares 24 hour ultimatum to Czechoslovakia over Carpatho Ukraine dispute, demanding withdrawal of Czech troops and permission for Hungarian armed formations. Evacuation begun as the deadline expires, with German approval for some terms. The foreign office notes Czech replies partially met Hungarian safety guarantees. Continued on Page 2.

Budapest Cersini Hungary Blovak Foreign Office Ceceh Angwar Mungariiia Carpatha-Ukraina Caoeb Caecho-Slovakia

Britain and France Stand Aloof as Czech Nation Crumbles

London March 11 Officials in Britain and France remained aloof as Czechoslovakia further disintegrated under German pressure. Prime Minister Chamberlain said Britain would not intervene, while France kept reserve to resist Italian demands, leaving the fate of the republic to Germany.

London Great Britain France Germay Czechoslovakia Tundey Germany Paria Commons Britain Bin Piably Ha Franco Prange Berlin Nome Chamberlain House Ialy Hitler Cormany

Hitler’s Rise Seizes Central Europe In Czech Takeover

German troops moved into Czechoslovakia with little resistance as Hitler asserted control. President Emil Hacha reportedly offered to disband the Czech army and transfer foreign affairs to Berlin. Slovakia declares independence, and Bohemia Moravia is poised as a German protectorate with Prague’s government under pressure. |

Berlin Czechoslovakia Nazifuehrer Adolf Hitler Europe Emil Hacha Czecho-Slovakia Buldance Miller 0.N.B Morayska-Ostrava Czech

New Slovak Republic Declared Under German Backing

In Bratislava 2.4 million Slovaks formed a new republic after severing from the Czecho-Slovak state. Dr Joseph Tiso was named premier with Adolf Hitler's promised support, as Bratislavans cheered amid swift political upheaval and Prague’s dissolution of the old federation.

Bratislava Slovakia Marcel Germany Europe A &Ljent Prague Joseph Tiso Adolf Hitler Tiss Atocky

Japan Vows To Fight To Retain Fishing Grounds In Dispute

Tokyo reports parliament declares the nation will fight to the last to retain fishing grounds in the Soviet Japanese dispute. Moscow talks fail as authorities schedule a controversial auction of Soviet openly contested fishing areas off Kamchatka and Bering regions.

Tokyo UPI Parla Bag Dupan Tadas Birg Inouye The Heart of Peers Pariament Ain Wan Malsinwen Japan Hovierk Forsie Malm Lityinoff Shisenori Togs Moscow Toxo Litvinatt Manchoukuo Siberian Kamchatka Peninsula Bering and Okshotsk Ses

State Engineers Probe Break of Big Dam

State Engineers began an inquiry into the collapse of the earth fill dam on Alg Dry Creek near Jordan. About seven homes were flooded as water poured through a 25 foot gap. The dam, built last year at about 100000 dollars, released between 3600 and 4000 acre feet of water. The 46 foot high structure was 3666 feet long and a 76 foot gap widened to 100 feet.

Jordan Kengbneerg Slate Water Conservation Board Alg Dry Creek Montana Dsr

Freighter in Distress. Conte De Savoia Stands By

The luxury liner Conte de Savoia reports it is standing by the disabled Norwegian freighter Belner in a northwest storm about 700 miles east of the Virginia Capes. The liner will remain alongside until the Norwegian tanker Oylos arrives possibly at dawn. The Belner, with a crew of 25, radioed for help as fierce seas and darkness hampered rescue efforts. the liner carries about 960 passengers and crew, with the agency believed to anticipate a similar count aboard.

Chatham, Mans Conte de Savoia Ahe Virginia Capes Conte de Sarvoia Oylos Houston Havre Nilet Bazardong

Reappointed State Engineer Named for Four Year Term

Gov Roy E Bayers announced the reappointment of Vonahue as state engineer for a four year term ending March 7 194%, also serving as state water board engineer. He succeeded J 8 James who took new duties in Whallington DC after resigning. Vonahue, UW Madison graduate, came to Montana 35 years ago with his mother. He previously worked on the WROR project and rose from chief assistant to chief engineer amid the water board. He resides with his mother at 410 Lawrence Street.

Roy E Bayers Vonahue State Water Board Ayerd Rama Tnangg J. 8 James Whallington D. C Monohue University of Wisconsin Tame Montana Nusohue Mayig Rilk Mglowoy WROR Aya Kervica Caern Ke Hla Anpomlnent Agasalalant

Income Taxes Must Be Filed By This Eve

Mile fritrrat tuenmetas returns deadline. Url Penwell, collector of Internal Revenue, announced the Helens office will be open from 8:90 this morning to tonight for public accommodation. After closing, returns delinquent bring penalties. taxpayers should file to avoid penalties despite uncertainty of the law.

Penwell Internal Revenue Bis Way

No More Deaths From Pneumonia Declared By Doctor

Dallas March 14. Dr Charles F McKinnon of Boston told a Dallas Southern Clinical Society spring conference that pneumonia is no longer the leading killer. He praised sulfapyridine as a cure all ready for universal physician use after FDA approval. He claimed the drug nearly eliminates danger from influenza measles and whooping cough, asserts child deaths will fall and pneumonia will not be fatal.

Dallas Charles F. McIcinnn Ronton Dalla Southern Clinical Saciery de. McKham Monia Harvard Medical School Childred

Labor rider dropped from defense bill amid labor reform clash

Washington March 14 Senate house conferees yielded to the war department and business spokesmen and removed from the 358 million national defense bill a Senate amendment barring rearmament contracts to firms alleged to violate federal labor laws. They also approved a 12 percent profit allowance for airframe makers and proposed changes to profits and losses calculations on army contracts over a year. Other allied developments followed.

Washington Mareh War Department Senaté

Honesty May Pay But Not Much in Case of This Man

Fragmented OCR text mentions names like Borden and places such as Bediea road and Shambargh with unclear context about honesty and a trucking river incident. The readable fragments suggest a local crime or human-interest note centered on a man named Borden, but details are garbled.

Manda Towa Matel Hanieaty Pagay Neneh Chartry Borden Shambargh Torsa Jaboyer Fond An Ba Bediea Road Borden

Nick Ratkovich Convicted in Roundup Murder Case

Nick Ratkovich, 8A, was convicted tonight of first degree murder in connection with the death of Move Bunvotel, 78, last December here. The verdict carries a possible life sentence. District Judge W. T. Ford of White Sulphur Springs ordered sentencing for 0:30 a.m. March 10. The jury deliberated late Monday after a room incident following the holdup charge.

Rowitup Nick Ratkovich Bunvotel Pear W. T. Ford Ratkovich

President Moore Studies Mergers to Reform Tax System

Washington March 14 The government under President Moore studies merging five trusts into one to reform taxation for business. He stated current corporate taxes may not be reduced by tax revision and avoided naming specific taxes. Treasury officials noted possible targeting of favored profits, capital gains, and stock security laws while focusing on fair distribution of government tax relief between large and small businesses.

Washinston VFI Moore Wes Roosevelt Tressur Wuld Ncamp Partan Prolta Profilin Engltal Stack

Coroners verdict finds fatal shooting of bandit justified

Coroners jury rules the fatal shooting during a robbery was justified after a brief deliberation. Palmer described the Saturday night sequence at the service station and store, where Foster and Crawford confronted the bandit and a weapon was shown. The testimony noted the bandit entered the store, demanded cash, and a gun was used during the confrontation.

Feo (Meards Foster

Birthday Party Of Legion Will Be Held Tonight

Kelean American Legion post plans a birthday celebration for the Ser gion's 20th with a 6 30 banquet at the Legion hall and a 9 16 to 10 18 radio program from New York and Washington. Frank L Revans to preside, with post leaders and officials reviewing Legion history and a kitchen crew and entertainers aiding the event.

Kelean American Legion Sergion Legion Hall Dora Sha Lagion Montana National American Legion Walloans Chatwick New York Washington Martin Hoffman J. W. Forbes Paul Tanry Ray Ehlora Paul Diekaver Jack Manon Army Jim Kreigh Bob Downe al, Dertter Warton Marrinberger Bm Roborin John Wiler Herb Ethler Tse Hari Alt Ranch Perry

Roosevelt seeks immediate WPA funding amid looming crisis

Washington March 14 President Roosevelt demanded an instant 150 600 000 for WPA to save about 5 000 000 livelihoods his blunt appeal sparked party strife and predictions of a fierce House battle. Ren Woodrum Va ousted as acting relief subcommittee chair replaced by Taylor Cal Ed SDP and Cox Ga pressed for a full WPA investigation as counter move.

Washington Roosevelt W.P.A Ren. Woodrum D. Va House Taylor Cate Appropriations Committee Cox D Ga.j Woodrum

Cold Spell Bites Wide as Thermometers Plunge

A prolonged Arctic outbreak pushes temperatures down to zero in Havre and nearby towns. Calgary skews to minus 28 as Williston records a zero. Motorists face slick roads amid closures and weather crews clear passes and canyons. Airline traffic resumes after a 37 hour stoppage as officials warn of continued frigid conditions and further cold likely.

Iany Havre Helene Miles City Williston N. D Calgary Airlinea Santing Monce

Dr J M Scanland Dies Revered Montana Physician

Dr J M Scanland longtime Montana physician died in Irvine California at age noted by Supreme Court official Stewart and other friends. He led Montana mental hospital administration and was regarded as a top psychiatrist. His death follows the recent passing of Frank Conley Deer Lodge prison warden and friend.

J. M. Beanland Montana Aun Reon Atate Wares Boringa Imoie Calif Noui Supreme Cort Duntice Vs ‘Stewart Montans Justins Stewart Dr Beanland Sta Ron Frank Conley Deer Lodge Scauland

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Republic Fuehrer Ukraine Jackie Coogan Cieneral Wilhelm Faupel Teemor Woal R, Donoghwe Legion J. M. Scanland J. M. Bcanland
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