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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1939

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England Retaliates at Hitler Move

Washington March 15 Compromise talk filled the house over President Roosevelt's plea for a 150 million dollar supplemental for work relief. Col C F Harrington relief administrator testified before a house subcommittee, presenting figures to show the relief rolls would shrink without the extra funds. He faced many questions as critics pressed for swift action and questioned the plan's details.

Washington House Congress Roosevelt Caine Vig C.F. Harrington Howre Subrammities Requist

Mussolini Seeks Cabinet Over Nazi Moves

In a late March session Mussolini summoned his cabinet to discuss German actions in central Europe. Officials gave cautious noncommittal replies about Czech tensions while noting Italy lacked prior notice of Hitler’s intentions. The Turin paper viewed German diplomacy as clearing a path for Nazi support of Italian aims in the Mediterranean.

Cinemany Europe Ofelaia Czecharinvakia Charlie Hitler Guzzetta del Fonnio Turin Trallan Ters Dewusda France Paris Mediterranean Germany Italy Muanolini

Move to ease taxes aims to cut burden without reducing revenue

Washington March 15 Progress seen in tax reform talks to ease burden on business without cutting government revenue. Officials say a revenue drop would not be acceptable, with Treasury figures warning March income tax collection may fall short of 1938, though early estimates project about 425 million dollars for the month. About six million people rushed to file by midnight with penalties for late returns.

Wachington Retador Haerleon Conversas Haas Oye Whitt Hove Harrisson Treasury Thare Severnl

Soldier who was honor guard for Lincoln dies

Yonkers widow report says Major Charley Aynton Renton veteran cavalryman and member of Custer’s command died today. He served as an honor guard to Lincoln and rode with Custer in the Civil War. He survived the Battle of the Little Bighorn and was one of the last Latayerig Pont veterans in New York City.

Yonkers Charley Ay Tenton Lresiient Willeatn Fiens Gral Custer Custer Clint SirUog Wall Renton Custer Tin Hore New York City

Liberalization of Market Regulations Won't Aid Recovery Claims

Washington March 16. William Douglas chairman of the securities commission said that the New York Stock Exchange and 18 other exchanges liberalizing federal securities regulations would not help business recovery. He warned that relaxing the law against market manipulation would invite pool operators back into the market and oppose any attempt to legalize manipulation. He stressed he was not attacking the committee but opposed changing laws that preserve investor protection.

Douglas Washington William ©. Douglas Securities Comiminaton New York Stock Exchange Atl Hat Hey Tongian Kg.c Ila Thin Securities and Exchange Commtanion Ia Thin Commission

Ides of March Is Fateful Time for German Fuehrer

Report on Adolf Hitler’s March actions from 1933 to 1938 and the March milestones cited by contemporaries. Notes include Weimar election victory, 1935 military conscription, remilitarization, Anschluss, and protectorate over Czecho-Slovakia. Britain and France offered little concrete response. observer marks March as crucial.

Fuehrer Washington Marc Adolf Whirr Czechoslovakia If Way Weimar Republic Germany Versanilles Britain France Easi Germany Locarno Hitler Austria Czecho-Slovakia der Fuabrer Toove Hla

Hungarians Meet Sharp Resistance in Carpatho-Ukraine Bid

Budapest dispatch reports Hungarian troops moving north toward Carpatho Ukraine to enforce occupation amid artillery and machine gun fire. official lines note casualties unclear as trains push more forces into the region. Czech acceptance of withdrawal does not end fighting. both sides prepare for possible five day evacuation and broader implications for Czechoslovakia.

Budapest Carpatho- Ukraine Foreign Office Hungarinn Caauable Statt Bysigorpun Mum Qtech Geeol Suto Coucuel Moravia Slovakia Bohemia Munkacs Poland Czechoslovakia

Eden Cites Hitler Prophecy of March Moves From Mel

London March 1 Anthony Eden quoted a passage from the 1954 edition of Adolf Hitler s Mein Kampf in the House of Commons saying it foretold many events of the current week. The passage suggests the victor imposes his claim on the defeated stage by stage, relying on the oppressed to justify renewed arms.

London P—Formar Anthony Eden House of Cmmons Adolf Hitler Renson Arma

Hitler Personally Takes Command Of New Territory

Prague reports Hitler took possession of Bohemia and Moravia, personally marching with his troops into the city. He slept in the Aradenny carriage, symbolizing the conquest as Prussian forces set up a military civil government. The occupation triggered quiet shock among Czechs as independence memories faded.

Prague Adolf Hitler Bohemia and Moravia Makera Bohemian Czuchy-Blovak Republic Sallen Cngels Bohemia Hitler Dis Giavdard Germany Austriad Sudetenland Hitler Thun

Soldiers of Hungary Reach Polish Border in March Advance

Warsaw reports Hungarian troops crossed Carpathian terrain into Ukraine and reached the Polish frontier at Lavocene and Sank aftamm. Polish guards welcomed them with food and drink as the Hungarians pushed through the Ung and Latovtza river valleys toward Layncze. Poland noted a long dream of a frontier with Hungary appears realized amid regional shifts and Slovakia’s formal recognition by Poland.

Warsaw Mareh Carpatha Ukraine Lavocene Sankaftamm Czecho-Slovakia Mreunlaluona Ung Sinak Latovtza Laynczne Hungary Clust Slavaxta Peague Polant Koewly Cheel Deharte Atesa Slovakia Adolf Mwitler

American Mission School in China Destroyed by Bombs

Shanghai report says an American mission school at Irhang on the Yangtze between Tunkow and Chungking was destroyed in Mot- Gay raids by Japanese bombers. No casualty details were released. Japan reportedly notified Hankow of a prior raid inquiry while denying damage to other targets.

China Shanghai Wiasion School Irhang Yangteo River Tunkow Chungking United States Hankow United States Cay

Texas Man Killed by Self-Made Alarm Device

In Stamford Texas on March 15 Jack Browning 30 a former electrical engineer died by a self constructed device formed from a box wire and an alarm clock The clock discharged the plates at 6 am awakening Browning who was found severely wounded by his mother A justice of the peace ruled the death a murder by his own action and Browning’s parents said he appeared in good spirits before retiring that night.

Stamford Texas Jack Browning Ba. m Browning Brownlla Parente

Colorful Vigilante Parade Dates Moved to May 29

Helena high school announces the Colorful Vigilante Parade will now take place on May 29 to entertain visiting Norwegian royalty Prince Olav and Princess Martha. The event, tied to Helena’s 87th anniversary and Montana entry into the union, will feature local merchants backing the pageant with plans for extra frontux. The royal couple will arrive May 30 and tour the city before the parade and school activities on May 20.

Prince Olav Martha Norway Helens High School W. W. Wah Yeateriay Helena Sontana Adena Flontx Imine Perade Montan Mining Atock Industrica Tree Rey

Commercial Club Names President At Session Today

The Helena Chamber of Commerce board will lunch at the Placer hotel at noon to honor Meera and conduct business. Officers listed include John W. Mahan as president and H Waller Lannon as first vice president with treasurer Hazard and secretary manager Staft. National counselor Sanden will maintain ties to the national chamber. Board members named are Mahan, Lannon, Witton, Anderson, Longmald, Gunn, Winchime, Retlach, Haylin, O’Nourke, Markensie, Kalsarman and Jacoby.

Helena Chamber of Commérce Placer Hotel Mberate Meera Matt Staft Chamber John W. Mahan H. Waller Lannon M. Gunn Se &. Hazard Treaurer Staff Fred 8. Sanden National Counchor Mr. Sandon National Carnettor National Chamber of Commerce Ha Bon Jon W. Manan Walter Larnon Myron V. Witton Carl Anderano Harold H. Longmald M. 8. Gunn Norman Wincatine John G. Retlach John J. Haylin

Second Twin of Indiana Family One Month Late

Jasper Indiana March 16 at last Willam Temphe Scheric's brother arrived today at the home of wood worker Robert Scheric. Mrs Behorle Feb 15 gave birth to Willan Joseph who required in Beal a few days then took up her household duty. William Joseph's twin arrived shortly before noon. The newborn weighed nine pounds compared with his twin's five pounds at birth. The delayed birth is rare. Dr Marie Fighbeln of Chicago editor of the American Medical Association journal records 44 days. Dr TW A Sah attended Mrs Scherie at both births. mother 28, father 20.

Crusty Motorist Gets Everything But Window Wipe

A Mokstown filling station attendant named Pete helps a driver who stops for oil and gasoline. The driver suggests a windshield wipe but leaves before Pete can wash the glass. Pete fills the tank and lends a funnel, earning a thank you before the windshield is cleaned.

Crusty Pete Alan Firiter Veto

Britain Excludes Germany From Trade Drive

London, March 15. Prime Minister Chamberlain announced Germany's exclusion from Britain's current conciliation through trade after Hitler's rapid seizure of Czecho Slovakia. He lamented the move as a shock to confidence, noting Germany's occupation of Bohemia and Moravia and its impact on non-German populations. Eden urged an all party government to banish fear.

London Chamberlain Adolf Hitler Czecho-Slovakia Germany Britain House of Roramana Fuehrer Vinscunt Halifax Bohemia and Moravia Mfallax House of Lords Chambrainia Prague Hritick Labor Party Anthony Eden Hitler Mein Kempf

Revenue Office Reports Influx Of Taxes Is Low

The state revenue office reported last night at 3:00 a.m. that $669,070.36 in income taxes had been collected for the year. Last year the total was $657,169.72, a gain of $28,089.72. Officers had not opened all evening mail and expect more receipts to bring the total to match last year. Yesterday was the deadline for filing returns, and today delinquent returns may incur penalties. Deputies have been stationed since March 1 to assist taxpayers with filing across the state.

Sternal Revenue Office Bere Trar Evening Mail Taxyeyore

Dismemberment of Czech nation called shocking crime

Former president Eduard Benes described the dismemberment of Czecho Slovakia as a shocking international crime. He faulted a power that promised protection at Munich for dividing the territory and occupying it with an army after provocation. Benes, lecturing in Chicago, warned that Europe risks loss of peace and freedom for Czech and Slovak peoples.

Chicago Eduand Benes Cardio-Slovakia Germany Adolf Hitler Nolemnly Munich Czecho- Slovakia Banew University of Chicago T Press Europe

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