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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1937

Page

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Republican Chairman Warns of Two Factions in America

Washington May 1 John Hamilton Republican national chairman said the party must be a constructive opposition, exposing bad policies and opposing remedies that would harm the country. He warned that new parties and a reorganized GOP could emerge but the future would reveal the changes. He contrasted reformists with those favoring stronger federal controls to meet an impending economic crisis, urging unity on a solid Republican foundation.

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World Labor Day Observances Across Nations

Workers worldwide parade on May Day with calm observances. Hollywood Screen Guild and 14 unions weigh joining a movie strike. In San Francisco 13 unions strike 19 hotels leaving 6 000 guests stranded. John Hamilton, GOP chair, says party must be constructive opposition. Ulster England oppose De Valera plan for independent Ireland. Nine British freighters attempt civilian evacuation at Hendaye. Twenty five thousand eight drivers go on strike causing traffic gridlock.

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Mother and child fall from bridge in Pasadena tragedy

A young Pasadena mother threw her thirty year old daughter off the Colorado Street Bridge causing the child to land near a pepper tree and suffer injuries. Bystanders reported hearing the fall and police found the mother in the tree line before she plunged over. The child remained conscious and cried for her mother while medical staff at a local hospital considered recovery.

Pasadena Calif Colorado Street Lee Forrester Ael Myrtle Ward Los Angeles Charles Willams Sam Davis Lids Stors Wee

Busmen Strike Halts London Transit Before Coronation

London May 1 A strike of 25000 bus workers paralyzed city transport as crowds flooded stations. Government moved to keep other services running while a royal coronation week loomed. A court of inquiry opens Monday to seek a settlement with no immediate end in sight.

London George VI Mubway West End

Movie workers seek Actors Guild support in TIFF strike

Hollywood May 1 The threat of a paralyzing strike looms for more than 1000 professionals in the $1 billion movie industry as unions vote on sentiment and a mass meeting of the Screen Actors Guild plans action. Craft unions and the Federated Crafts urge guild backing for demands on shop and recognition amid wage requests.

Hollywood Call Tolkiyay Crafia Screen Rectora Guild Film Colony Ook Actors Federated Crafts Actors’ Guild Pat Charles Leasing Federated Claim

President Roosevelt Fishing Party Weather Report

Storm warnings issued for gulf waters from Hourton to Carrabelle as President Roosevelt's fishing party travels with the destroyer Moffatt. Northeast winds expected today and tonight near Port Aransas, with the party resuming travel toward better weather.

Galveston Texas Weather Bureau New Orleans Gulf Hourton Carrabelle Fila Deschayer Ndenek Roosevelt Moffett Monatan Taxaa Win Aff Point

Pope Pius XI Seeks Restore Spirits at Castel Gandolfo

Pope Pius XI arrived at his country villa in Castel Gandolfo on May 1, his spirits lifting after a tiring day. The pope, in better humor, was accompanied by his personal physician Dr Amiota Milani and prepared to resume spring and summer duties.

Castel Gandolfo Italy Pius XI Amiota Milani

Court Order Halts Effort to Shutup Burlesque Houses

In New York May 1 a court stayed enforcement of closing orders on two burlesque venues after licenses for 14 theaters were not renewed. Justice Carew scheduled a hearing, while other Manhattan theaters remained dark. Local clergy joined a two day morals hearing that prompted license refusals.

NW York Paul Moss John F. Carew Supreme Court Order Minekys Jim Corporation Hillage Times Square Edgar J. Lever Park Avenue Chet Sellers Warbergs Marques Manhattan Brooklyn Menten Mors Lcenses

World workers rally amid global turmoil and violence

The Associated Press reports massive world demonstrations with mixed violence. In Warsaw a person was killed and others injured. San Juan saw damage to a small building. Moscow hosted a massive, orderly display as Cossacks marched and millions filled Red Square. Air shows and parades unfolded with top leaders reviewing attendance.

Associated Samy Poland Puerto Rico Warsaw San Ivan Hasan Paria

Trial of Denhardt Nearing Conclusion in Kentucky

Castle, May 1. Evidence finished late today in the Denhardt case. Only arguments and the judge's charge remain before the jury retires for the weekend. Brig. Gen. Henry H. Denhardt, 61, is under trial in this life imprisonment matter. Judge Charles G. Mare overruled a defense motion for acquittal.

Castle Henry H. Denhardt Cicnit Charles G. Mareshall

Just A Minute With Irving Cobb

Irving Cobb notes a Western mood amid federal funds debates and recalls a traveler visiting Passamaquoddy. He reports rising secession sentiment in Maine and Vermont and a trend to name boys after Jeff Davis, with cautious skepticism on exaggeration.

Albuquerque N. M Commonwealth Lees Passmaquoddy Maine Vermont Jeff Davis Ethan Allen Neal B. Dow

Basque evacuation battles swirl as Bilbao siege grows

Reports from Paris and London describe an insurgent air raid on the British destroyer Faulkner near Bilbao as Basques and British efforts to evacuate noncombatants intensify. The Basque defense council claims heavy insurgent casualties and a counteroffensive, while Franco's forces tighten siege pressure and demand surrender.

Paris Faulkner Bilbao Agence Espagne Serung Beasesed London Faulknar Basque Defense Council Bay of Biscay France Francisco Franco Bay of Weeay Franco Geil Polaed Durango-Guernica Milla Mola Bibra Page Iy

Warden warns economy may curb western reclamation plan

Washington May 1. Warden from Great Falls Montana and state engineer James discuss how current economy moves could shrink the westward reclamation budget from 660 million to about 540 million for the coming fiscal year. They expect federal allotments to finish six projects pending before new rules limit cooperative funding.

Whaehington O. J Great Falls Mont Deest- Ment Weston Witt J. S. James Pnd D. P Montana Sia Sidney Richland County Little Missouri Carter County Wyoming Columbom Slchter County Navada Creek Powell County Meagher Wheatland Coun- Ops Weet Raval

San Francisco hotel strike shuts big downtown hotels

San Francisco May 1 1930 8500 hotel workers allied with 11 unions walked out pausing operations of numerous large hotels. Clerks cooks waiters bartenders and waitresses joined with milk wagon and bakery drivers electricians upholsterers and garage workers demanding preferential hiring and a five day week while owners resisted. Hotels affected include the Alexander Hamilton Bellevue Cathedral hotel apartment Gattt Sir Francis Drake Fairmont Mark Hopkins Palace Wilcox William Taylor St Francis Gaylord and Stewart.

San Francisco Walter Cowan Joint Culinary Workers’ Board Nobbili Alexander Wanilton Bellevue Cathedral Hotel Gitt Sir Francis Deake FE Cortez Fairmont Mark Hopking Palwee Plaza Willcomb William Taylor St. Francia Gaylord and Stewart

Calls for 1938 cuts in independent offices spending

Washington May 1 Rep Woodrum urged heads of 32 independent agencies to resurvey and reconsider 1938 appropriation needs to aid the House committee in cutting at least 10 percent. The Senate House rift over methods to curb spending widens as Sayburn and Byrnes propose 10 to 16 percent impoundments and potential tax hikes to balance the budget.

Washington Woodrum House Appropriations Committee Sayburn Cannon 2 Robinson Arkansas Byrnes D Rayburn Congressional Appropriations Committees Gerry R. J

Five Die In Southern Storm Across Louisiana and Mississippi

A deadly line of storms swept coastal Louisiana and Mississippi causing extensive property and crop loss. Five people were killed, including three Black residents at Philippeville in the Fontaine Coupe Parish, and a 14 year old boy in New Orleans. A Gulfport woman died after fleeing a destroyed home and exhaustion in hospital. The storm brought heavy rain, hail, lightning, and tornadic activity across the region.

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Henry Ford Offered 1940 Presidential Bid in Georgia

Savannah report notes Henry Ford received an offer at ten am to run for president in 1940 on the George Washington ticket. The proposal came from the George Washington party, a Savannah backed organization, led by attorney Puller. Ford had not replied to the unsolicited offer.

Savannah Henry Ford George Washington Daroit George Washington Party Failer Puller Ford

President Roosevelt signs new neutrality measure

Washington reports President Roosevelt signed a new neutrality act granting the president discretionary power to restrict trade with nations at war. The temporary law, set to expire at midnight, followed swift congressional approval and included proclamations on registration of arms makers exporters and importers and the issuance of licenses for war materials.

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