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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1938

Page

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Bunge Taken For Murder Of 3 People

Paul F. Bunge, 52, suspected of killing his wife and two daughters, killed himself with a pocket knife but survived. He confessed to detectives after officers found him with a newspaper concealing his actions. He later gave a detailed confession at police headquarters. The bodies were found in their apartment after his daughter Ingeborg alerted police from Pittsburgh.

Tampa Fla Paul F. Bunge Peet Fwo Tittle W. D. Bush Tung Tou Fara Ag Bush Aspital Othieers Runce Wereneck Bunge Musford Boston Rush Runge Polices Nash Daugherr Ingeborg Bunge Titsburgh

People of Cleveland Facing Starvation Crisis Warned

Fragmentary report notes a developing food shortage in Cleveland with calls for emergency relief and new cases of hardship. Mentions officials and community groups seeking swift action as shortages persist.

Cleveland Jaassen Phe Tadac Harold Ff Turton Madera

American Mother of 1938 crowned in New York ceremony

Grace Nell Crowell, 60, poet from Dallas, named American Mother of 1938 in New York Mother's Day observances broadcast on NBC. Mrs Crowell praised for motherhood, with remarks by Mrs Sarah Delano Roosevelt. Boy Scouts escorted her to services at Grace Methodist Episcopal Church where Dr Ralph W. Seckman spoke on womanhood power. Mary Pickford and other inaugural mothers sent tributes from California, Georgia, and Nebraska.

New York Grace Nell Crowell Dallas Texas Rawieli Ihres Grown Sons NBC Sarah Delano Roosevelt Cratwell Crowell Ralph W. Seckman Grace Methodial Episcopal Church Park Avenue Mary Pickford Francis Eleanor Smith Claremont Calif Ragle California Fletcher M. Johnson Gainesville Carl R. Gray Omaha Neb

Two Men and Boy Die in Ordway Plane Crash

Three Ordway residents perish when a small plane crashes in a field near Ordway Colorado a 15 year old boy named Delane O Dell among the dead Jo Turk Williams 35 pilot Ross Malone 33 and Delane O Dell 13 a fourth line of the report mentions Jackie Coogan mother Lillian Coogan Bernstein reacting to a Mothers Day greeting but details are fragmented and unclear.

Ordway Colo May & Apy Colorado Turk) Williams Ross Malone Pdelane O'Dell Los Angeles Lillian Coogan Bernstein Jackie Coogan

On the Record by Dorothy Thompson on neutrality policy

Dorothy Thompson argues Congress erred by enacting the neutrality act and asserts it paved the way for indirect support to Franco in Spain. She contends Britain guides U.S. policy, Europe shifts toward Axis alignment, and the act worsens American division while failing to maintain true neutrality.

Spain

Roosevelt calls for new and better world order on return

President Roosevelt, returning to Washington from a sea voyage, urged a new and better world order in a radio broadcast via Secretary Hull. He tied economic cooperation to reciprocal tariff reductions, saying the United States will press international concord and reduce trade barriers to spur prosperity. The Western Hemisphere nations show readiness to act, with recent inter-American conference resolutions cited.

Washington Roosevelt Hull Calimbvay Americas United States Posperanar Western Hemisphere

Gunned Boasts and Plans to Attack Hague Speech

Washington reports Representative Jerry O Connell said his failure to speak in Jersey last night disrupted plans to confront Mayor Hague. He claimed sponsors funded counter measures and vowed to invade Hague’s shell. O Connell said two hands were raised to start a fight and his group was forced into a passing car, with continued coverage expected on page 3.

Washington May Uerry O'Connell J. Mont Jersey Connell Hague Spekt Rice New York Rery Jinto

President Endorses Hull Stand on Neutrality Act

President Roosevelt returns from a 9 4 day cruise and endorses Secretary Hulls neutrality policy for Spain. He declines further comment on the wages and hours bill and the Chamber of Commerce speech, saying he has not read a newspaper since Tuesday.

Hull State Department Tull United States Newamey Congress U. S. Chamber of Commerce Winthrop Aldrich Chasa National Bank

Italy Hitler Pact Aims for Central Europe Spheres

Rome May 8 A bargain to divide central Europe and the Balkans into Italo German spheres of influence emerged as the major outcome of Hitler’s visit. Mussolini and Vittorio Emanuele accompanied him to the Tyrrhenian coast where two merchantmen were sunk in a mock battle with 400 planes as talks continued on conceding Austrian and Balkan interests. Italian and German leaders signaled loyalty and a frontier pledge, while some German delegates called the frontier guarantee a colossal sacrifice.

Rome Europe Balkans Adolf Hitler Tell Fuehrer Tteliam Air Vittorio Emanuel Benito Mussolini Tyrrhenian Furhara Witler Florence Germany Viria Gayda NT Vore d'Italia Italy Ttaly Balkan Austria Mussolini Hitler Fwehrer Czechoslovakia Malyia Dabubian Turin

Chinese irregulars lose in North China campaign new provinces enter war

Shanghai reports a Japanese victory over Chinese guerrillas in North China as Kyweichow and Wukhan provinces declare support for China. The advance pushed near Nantune along the Yangtze as Nippon forces tighten grip. reports note tense rail corridors and lingering uncertainty around troop positions near Peiping.

North China Shanghai May Japan Ionina Rel Epran Kyweichow Wukhan

Descendant Traces Mayflower Origins to Pilgrim Ship

Sally Pierce, daughter of Major and Mrs. B. Franklin Pierce of Seattle, is identified as a direct descendant of Captain John Mercer, owner of the Mayflower, linking modern families to the Pilgrim ship that carried the settlers to America.

Sally Pierce Miss Pieres Franklin Pierce Seattle Wash John Merce America

Outlaws May Not Be Dead From Wild Break From Alcatraz

A questionable report claims Ted Cole and Watpl Kine may still be at large after a breakout from Alcatraz Island. The warden said he cannot confirm if they are alive or dead as authorities continue to hunt.

LY Fig Ita Ted Cole Watpl Kine Alcatraz Island Priven Warden Odohiston Horn-Eyed Arden Hehter Cole Isan Pranesacea Bay

Dawes Reported Recovering, Expected to Resume Soon

New York May reports from hospital authorities say General Charles Dawes former vice president is getting along fine and will be up and around within a week. Dawes 72 underwent an appendectomy two weeks ago and is recovering steadily at Salquada hospital.

New York Rongevelt Hospital Salquada Charles Dawes Wasss' Dawes

Spectacular Colorado wreck derails freight train at Springs

A spectacular wreck at Rock Island yards in North Colorado Springs involved 18 runaway freight cars after four switches were misaligned. The train, from Falcon, Colorado, crossed 18 miles in nine minutes with the locomotive detached. No life lost, two steers killed, no injuries reported. William Marquand, the Rock Island car inspector, was alerted by freight conductor Richard Connelly. Continued on Page 2.

Colorado Springs Rock Island Falcon Colo Iute Wild William Marquand Rock Island Roundhouse Richard Connelly Stork Island Marquand Roundhouse

Hoover Hopkins clash over 1952 policy echoes

Washington May 3 Harry J Hopkins taunted Herbert Hoover about the 1952 bonus army eviction and argued policies not Roosevelt administration caused the threat to government. He blasted Hoover as blind to fascist regimes and urged production and spending balance amid wartime aims.

Washington Harry J. Hopkins Werbert Moorer Roosevelt Columbia W.P.A Oklahoma City United States Fascia Hopkins

Plymouth Awakes To Find Sacred Rock Painted Red

A Plymouth residentry awoke to discover the Pilgrims rock at high Water mark painted bright red by vandals. Officials and descendants cursed the deed and called police to pursue suspects while workmen planned immediate restoration. The rock had been stained red a year earlier amid May Day celebrations.

Plymouth Sacred Mass Philip Frankfeld Communist Party Massachusetts John W. Scaulon

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