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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1939

Page

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Tarzan killer Durand holds leaguer in Wyoming mountains

Powell March 22 A gun battle and tense siege unfold as Earl Durand known asWyoming Tarzan shoots two posse officers and holds a rugged mountain stronghold near Cody and Mertectse. Authorities say 160 deputies and volunteers pressed the ridge line while Durand commands fire from a high overlook. The man jailed for kidnapping a couple last week is surrounded as officers withdraw for daylight.

Powell Wyo Posse Earl Durand Wyoming Tarzan Mon 1A Fugitso Arthur Argento Mertectse Orville Lanaberry Cody Shevitt Rank Clarkburn Cody Eal Argento Lini Horiy Tadal Durand Blackburn Aml Duranda Avlelde Rafer Clarkefork Canyon Don Thornburg

Hitler shifts to Memel and raises Baltic fears

London reports Hitler’s rapid move from southeast Europe to Memel in the northeast heightening fears in neutral Baltic states. The shift delays a Romania attack but risks broader conflict as Britain seeks a bloc to curb German aims while Romania signs a trade pact and analyzes its political and economic position.

London Adolf Hitler Europe Memel Coland Romania Baltic Germany Britain Hitler Lithuania Letvia Estonia

Roosevelt taxes plan prompts Senate debate on corporate levy

Washington reports that Senator Harrison says Roosevelt sent data showing business opposition to taxes could be eased if a flat 22 percent levy on corporate income were imposed. Morrison reiterates calls for unity with Treasury and critics, while party lines blur over the administration’s proposed tax policy.

Washington Harrison D. Miss Senate Finance Committee Roosevelt Morrison

Japanese Inner Cabinet Backs Neutral Stance

Tokyo March 23 The inner government of five key ministers led by Premier Baron Kilchiro Hiranuma informally agreed on a neutral policy in the event of a European War. The decision was not formalized but strongly indicated opposition to Japan’s voluntary participation. The group includes Hiranuma Aria Trexaki Yonai and Ahwal.

Tokyo Thuredas Wags Mve Baron Kilchiro Hiranuma Nosed Hiranune Hachiro Aria Soahhiro Trexaki Navy Mitsumasa Yonai Sotara Aahtwal

Hines Sentence Due Today In City Lottery Case

Richard Dialey Davis, once Ditco Schulte policy racket lawyer, drew a year in prison for his role in the case. Teammate Mire Davis and “Big Harry” Sehoenhais received two year and extended terms. Hines faces sentencing tomorrow as the courtroom weighs whether lenient treatment will apply to him. Judge Charles C. Nolt, Sr. presided over the trial noting the conspiracy and lottery operation involved potentially up to 27 years for other co-defendants.

New York Richard Dialey Davis Ditco Schulte Schorshaus Davis

Britain Works to Prevent Collapse of Stop Hitler Pact

London reports Britain vows to block Hitler’s European expansion amid German threats to seize Memel from Lithuania. Poland considered a military-financial pact with Britain to deter aggression, while talks with France and the Soviet Union contemplate a wider anti-Hitler alliance.

Great Britain Europe

Troublesome Oil Question Buy No Solution of Expropriations Found

A terse report notes ongoing contention over oil rights with no viable solution to expropriation disputes. Parties, possibly government agencies, face stalled negotiations and unresolved claims. No agreement reached and concerns persist over resource control and compensation.

Memel Surrender Signals Nazi Pressure on Lithuania

Kaunas March 22 Lithuania surrendered Memel territory to Adolf Hitler’s expanding Reich. Semi official sources said threats were aimed at independence of the Baltic republic. Germany’s terms included ceding 1099 square miles with 130000 inhabitants. UK sources reported German threats to occupy all Lithuania if Memel not given up.

Kaunas Lithuania Adolf Hitler Baltic Republic Lithuanis Germany Lowl Ballic Hast Prusala Telishle Meyoel Corman Samuel Hare Mritisi House of Commons Téthuania

Police Training School Planned Next Month at Capitol

Rotesta's police department will run a police training school in the senate chamber at the capitol next month. Three classes will be offered with sessions morning noon and night, free for officers. local and state agencies will cover half and federal funds the other half. Attendance is expected to be large and beneficial to officers and communities.

Rotesta State Department of Vocational Education Hetena High School Vocationa Education Department Senate Capitol Yeatrday Roger Smith Helena A. M. Hirst Bulings Pelter Federal Bureau of Investigation Titlemat Police Academy Montana PILI U. S. Department of Justices Tha Lorat Police Department State Department of Smith-Hughne Robinson Helene High School

He Would Filibuster While Rival Member Swallows His Lunch

Washington report notes a Democratic member offered to let a Republican swallow his lunch while the House waited for Representative Taher to speak on the second deficiency appropriation bill. Representative Woodrum of Virginia proposed the delay as a filibuster tactic amid cloakroom bustle.

Washington Woodrum House Taber

Rumanians and Germany sign trade pact amid crisis

Bucharest March 22 P rumania and Germany signed a new trade pact amid Romanian crisis officials say independence is saved. Premier Calinescu argued troops along the frontier could be dispensed with and a stated international station clarified. Negotiators claimed Germany gained some concessions while Romania retained open options for future buyers and markets.

Rumania Germany Bucharest Rumania Amd Germeny Cai Tide Anhiots Mastartian Nertelatsios Erle Enematey Espoliticat Ovaiamis Struitanemedy Apatite Calinescu Ebvicet Iis Balkan Peninacha Mure Vic Gernany Haul Delatis Helmuth Wonlthat Dan Dwolvy Umantin

Stone Mountain sold to U S Good Plane Hangar plan

Tennessee material mentions selling Stone Mountain to the United States to build a plane hangar. The Secretary of War Woodring is cited praising nearby Iowa mountain advantages for defense. A claim argues an ordinary hangar could destroy enemy planes with a bomb.

Stone Mountain U. 5 Robert Carden Ganty Sumya Cortongalt Woodring Iowie Bambing House Manniain

Yankee Clipper To Make Flight Across Atlantic

The Yankee Clipper is set to fly a trans Atlantic survey mission aiming to establish regular service. Departing from New York, the route plans a southern path via Madeira and the Azores to Tehor Portugal Marsrilles and Southampton before continuing to Paynes Ireland. Diplomatic groundwork with Portugal France and Great Britain is in place for the service start.

Washington Maen Airways Tyiday Fom New York Romla Marta Atareg Tehor Portugal Marsrilles France Southampton England

Man Returns From Death To Claim Industrial Compensation

A Montana board approved compensation for Robert Kapinos a chauffeur injured in a mid century accident near James Town. Medical reports cited a severe back injury after his vehicle left the road and crashed. Kapinos earlier lay on a morgue slab during the case before the board concluded entitlement to payments.

Montana Industrial Accident Board Burke Clements Chutesman Robert O. Kapinos Fort Perk Clementa Nald Kapinon W.ty Cme Med. Dunn Concensionaire Haat May Kapinon North Dakota Jamentown Donavan

Milk River Floods Big Valley Near Glasgow

Glasgow March 22 The Milk River swelled flood plains northwest of Glasgow but posed no immediate danger. County attorney J Yoder reported lowlands between Tampica and Gowser flooded by rising waters with no imminent risk to Glasgow. Weather overlast caused rapid runoff of snow. flood warnings issued for the river.

Glasgow Here J. Yorfer Eounty Aneseyor Alvelch Tampica Montana

Murderer Escapes From State Prison Then Is Caught

Deer Lodge March 2 A 4 convited murderer described as a dangerous killer escaped from the Montana State Prison this morning near the gate area and was captured within a few minutes. The inmate, jailed for the murder of Horvat Whitewater in Phillips County, had been free only three hours before recapture. Warden Theodore Ryberg Strom said the escape appeared from an urgent, deliberate act. the man had previously served time at several institutions and was listed as a dangerous offender. Spokane authorities later arrested him on a vagrancy charge and learned he was wanted for another prison escape.

Georges Honnot Sir Samuel House of Commone Tfitler Toland Britain France Polandia Europe Hitter Deer Lodge UPJ Cro Cami Howea Prise Theodore Ryberg- Strom Horvat Whitewater Phyllss County Feefion Montana Monurie Pelion Ranel

New Deal Forces Win Final Victory On Reorganization

Warrington March 22 A Senate vote reversed an attached amendment to a reorganization bill, striking it out 48 to 44. The measure would have given legislators more control over the president, with several Democratic senators split on the outcome. The bill passed amid debate and is continued on page four.

Warrington Senate Nendtors O'Mahoney Schwarte Wyoming Murray Montana Norra Nebs Nloo Sonnisre Wheeler Adamm and Johnson Colorado Borka Nahraaska

Montana Power Declares Usual Quarterly Dividend

Montana Power Co. announces its regular quarterly dividend on preferred stock, $280 per share of the $6 series, payable May 1, 1939, to stockholders of record at the close of business on April 11, 1929.

Montana Power Co Totte Montana Power Company

Woman’s weight loss goal linked to pituitary issue in Texas

Rollingar Texas March 22 Marin Garela 40 faced heavy weight concerns as she aimed to shed 207 pounds in three months. Readings showed 267 pounds today after dropping from 160 pounds at Christmas. Doctors FM and Charlon VW Balle diagnosed possible pituitary gland malfunction affecting her weight and health.

Rollingar Texas Marin Garela Sho Doctors FM Charlon VW Balle Mon Tae Garcia

Farley Sees Post Office Receipts Signal Upturn

Washington March 22 Darner Farley predicts stronger Post Office business as receipts show a sharp rise. He cites $56,495,380 in the latest period, 268 percent of the February total, and eight month year totals of $484,672,673, up about $4.9 million from 1938. He calls postal receipts the most reliable business index and notes an industry upswing nationwide.

Washington Mareh Drostinaston Genel Marley Pasins

Postmaster Harry Hendricks of Helena dies at 5 years in office

Harry Hendricks, Helena postmaster for five years, died February 4 1984 after a long Montana life. Born near Independence Missouri he moved to Montana with his family, worked as an accountant and prominent local figure, and led a baseball team with Tom Strut. Funeral services held at St Peter's Hospital and cenetery in Helena. (Continued on page 8).

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