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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1939

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Dubaldy Plan Faces Setback in Congress

Washington May 16 The government subsidy plan to boost American cotton exports stalled in the Senate which declined to suspend rules to attach a rider to the large Agriculture Department appropriation bill. The session shifted focus as senators debated wheat policy and other farm provisions amid procedural changes and unclear futures for cotton support.

Washington Senate Agriculture Department Walimeur Oerntir Joader Kurkley Momiana Prajinbed

War Referendum Hearings Opened By Senate Group

Washington March 8. Senate group opened hearings on a war referendum proposal seeking neutrality translation and renaturement of American men to be drafted for future conflict. A secretary committee began hearings on the title measure with Senator Le Politte arguing for stronger wartime controls and urging Congress to act to prevent a repeat of past war involvement.

Senate Washington Mar Delve Enngie Tonmescen Ernate Anysadie Amierlemn

Sulfanilamnos Cure for Smallpox Reported

Chicaro May 10 Four patients treated with a new drug by Dr. Walter O McCammon of Springfield Ky. recovered quickly after fever subsided and skin eruptions faded. Three had minor eruptions then cleared. the fourth showed only three marks.

Chicaro Walter O. McCammon Springfield

Murphy of Missoula Leads Montana Hospital Association

J C Murphy of Missoula headed a new group and was elected president of the Montana Hospital Association at a meeting in a Missoula venue. New officers include Mary Mercy vice president and others from Helena Great Falls and Butte. The meeting also named regional hospital managers and district officials.

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Washington forecast says wheat referendum unlikely this year

Washington officials expect winter wheat supply to exceed the trigger for a nationwide referendum on marketing quotas, with a projected total around 1.049 billion bushels. The decision rests with Secretary of Agriculture and could require two thirds voter approval and penalties on quota breaches.

Washinton Crop Reporting Board Secretary of Agriculture Watlage

Funds Made Available to Restore Old Fire Tower on Famous Hill

Helena officials announced funds will restore the old fire tower on Famous Hill. The project, spurred by gifts from the community, includes a formal presentation by Mayor J. Wherthner and acceptance by officials. Greenfield and Southworth outlined reconstruction steps and schoolbooklets on the tower’s history will accompany the work.

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Byrnes Pushes Move to Advance Roosevelt Reorganization Plan

Washington May 10 Senator Byrnes urges quick approval of Roosevelt's second government reorganization plan. He seeks Senate action to notify the administration it may proceed, and to alter the timing so the plan could take effect after 30 days. The move targets splitting 60 day limits and consolidates several agency restructurings including a coal board abolition and combining commerce and agriculture bureaus.

Washington Byrnce B.C Trentdant Roosevelt Byrnes Renato Senate Rackvall Sige Enn Breen Ancora State Department Foreign Commerce Buronun Commerce and Agriculture

Annual High School Meet Opens Today

Minannia May 19 UP Thousands of students and spectators from across the state gathered on the eve of the 6th annual state interscholastic meet. The event opens Thursday at the state university with more than 50 schools registered and about 100 expected to compete. The athletes’ parade starts at 1 20 PM Thursday at Dornblasor field with the 190 yard hurdle heats for class A and B to follow.

Minannia Nis Nanathmefay Attair Dornblasor Field Claus A Bonchoola Ie Abe

Deadline set by president of no avail

New York May 11 A spokesman for bituminous operators said the United Mine Workers rejected their last proposal for reopening the soft coal mines in 26 states. The operators demanded immediate resumption at wage and hour terms of the expired March 31 contract, under which about a half million miners stopped work. Negotiations collapsed after separate sessions of the CIO miners and operators.

New York United Mine Workers Ireland Thy Ife Aald

Attacks on Nazis in Poland Prompt Berlin Reports

Berlin reports new assaults on German targets in Poland as Nazi propaganda condemns Polish mobs for property destruction and anti German sentiment. The dispatch notes calls for stricter measures and cites hints of German reprisals amid ongoing tension.

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Whisker story on Helena town beard craze and tourism claim

A fragmented report describes a visiting tour set remarking Helena as a prosperous town amid a local beard growing trend. The speaker notes many well dressed farms, tying the appearance to town development.

Helena

Father recounts mercy slaying of his 16 year old son

An agitated father testifies to a jury about killing his severely mentally challenged son in what he calls a mercy slay. He recalls his boy’s suffering and explains he could not endure the pain. The courtroom scene centers on grief, religious duty, and the law.

Derringer and Engineer Air Fight Three Years Ago in Suit for $25,000

New York May 10. Paul Derringer, Reds pitcher, and a New York engineer settled a dispute over an incident in a Philadelphia hotel room three years ago. Testimony described a confrontation that led to a civil suit seeking $25,000, with various witnesses detailing actions in the hotel suite and the ensuing courtroom dispute.

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No Trace Found Yet of Missing Mines Student

Spokane May 10 A distraught father Joseph P Lyden of Joplin Missouri seeks his son Charlon Joseph Lyden a 21 year old Montana School of Mines student missing since leaving Missoula for Spokane along the Montana Idaho Washington highway. He disappeared Friday from the Rutte school after an amnesia attack and no trace has been found. A Spokane police official said a bloodhound was used in the search.

Spokane Wash Charlon Joseph Lydon Montana School of Mines Joseph P. Lyden Joplin Sto Missaoult Mont Bpokune

Ambassadorship Change Confirmed by Soviet Agency

Moscow May 10 official news agency reports that Alexander Troyanovsky will not return to the United States as Soviet ambassador. Constantin Gumansky named to Washington posting, Gumansky previously serving as chargé d affaires in Washington and long discussed as possible envoy.

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Ayers Seeks Federal Aid for Pest War Efforts

Governor Ayers formally petitioned the U S Department of Agriculture for federal funds to combat a grasshopper outbreak. He urged support for hopper extermination on idle lands and for crop protection as the infestation endangers farms and abandoned fields across the state. Governor Ayers directed Dr Maylow Balts to liaise with entomology officials as the request continues.

Goicenor Ayers Yeaterely U. S Plent of Monin Clint Monjinna Ayers Federsl Bureau of Entomology Maylow Balts

Work Begins On Helena Highway Surfacing Project

Preliminary work to surface Helena to Townsend Highway No. 1 Wt between Helena and Mormnon Cite has started. Harrington-Yaney of Butte begun hauling gravel for the initial work after U D A Afetinon state highway engineer announced plans. The contract calls for a temporary film to control dust and the installation of guard rails where needed.

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Page Will Rogers Oklahoma Going Sissy

May 10 report from Colegal Oklahoma describes a lighthearted event where Will Rogers family members celebrate a fourth birthday with a 100 mile hare race spread over several days. Horse riders and a Meyonight girl join the playful scene as Lieut. Gov. Janes Horry tests a marting harness while Berry explains fears of frightening horses.

Colegal Okla Birhhday Meyonight Janes Horry Berry

Rivers and Harbor Bill Advances Amid Pork Barrell Controversy

Washington May 10 Amid cries of pork barrel and apendthrift the house backed a 305 million 188 thousand 514 dollar appropriation mainly for flood control and river harbor work but delayed final action to next week A large boost to flood control and river projects was approved while a final passage was postponed as factions maneuvered and a read engrossed copy was demanded for review The measure would allocate 172 million to flood control 39 million to the Mississippi River and 96 million to river and harbor improvements with additional funds for Panama Canal defense and operation.

Washington House Reydure Texas Roosevelt Ays Moto Bebeter Winder Rayburn Prosmut Farm Mirctiaipps Batbar Panama Canal

Public Service Board Rejects Proposed Rate Plan

The Montana railroad and public service commission rejected a proposed rate schedule from the Great Falls Gas company filed April 24. The board orders the company to show cause why current rates and the proposed rates should not be substantially reduced for small consumers. A hearing is set in Great Falls on May 24.

Montana Railroad and Public Service Commission Yeaterday Great Falla Gat Great Falls Gas Company

Britain reassures Russia on military pact talks

London reports Britain told the Soviet Union that current proposals to Moscow would be activated only after British and French forces enter the region. Chamberlain said there is no plan to force Soviet commitment without government approval and France. The issue clouds whether Western powers would aid Poland and Romania and how any wider defense would unfold.

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