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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1937

Page

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Attack on Hitler Triggers U S German Diplomatic Protest

A diplomatic incident arose when Cardinal Mundelein of Chicago criticized Hitler as an Austria paperhanger, provoking German objections. The State Department pressed for formal apologies as Nazi Germany protested the archbishop’s remarks amid reactions from Chicago church and civic leaders.

Washington United States Germany Adolf Hitler George Cardinal Mundelein Chicago State Department Hitler Reichsfwehrer Florello II laGuardie New York Jitter Guratie Jit Dagtonesa Hints Thomsen James Clement Dunn He Department Cerd Mindelein Thomsen Dunn Whec Nazi Gercmony Potestant Dick‘atein D. N.Y

Stockmen Celebrate Montana Convention Opening Night

Montana cattle raisers gathered in Bozeman for the fifty third annual Montana Stockgrowers association convention. Officials welcomed by Gorlhoy E. Ayers and B Ut Carpenter discussed better methods for profitable steer raising. The banquet featured a Montan State college farce Circus Daze and Friday sessions focused on committee reports elections and adjournment plans with addresses by W J Donald and B W.

Bozeman Mont UPI Montana Montana Stockgrowers’ Association Gor Lhoy E. Ayers Wit B. Ut. Carpenter Hayden Colo Mar Bosenau Montan State College Ftewport UF Comamiters W. J. Donald Montana Livestock Commission B. W

Wheels of States Unemployment Act Set in Motion

Montana's unemployment compensation law moves forward as regional officials meet with Craighead, chair of the commission, to set up machinery for a program intended to protect thousands of workers in the Treasure State. Burr, acting regional representative of the Bureau of Unemployment Compensation, will confer with Craighead again.

Montana Hare Torday Craighead Fine Qimmission Maachinery

Mountain slide threatens Yellowstone River flood near Livingston

May 20 Livingston Montana reports a massive earth and rock slide near Mt. Livingston pushing toward the Yellowstone River half a mile south of town. The block has shifted about three feet since morning, opening a 100 foot wide chasm and threatening to dam the river and flood adjacent lands. Officials note the river runs three feet above normal with melting snow, and future movement could worsen the danger unless the slide halts.

Livingston Yellowstone River Vrimful van Allen County Compilsiioner Mt. Livingston Lige Absaroka

Senate backs permanent Civilian Conservation Corps plan

Washington May 20 Economy advocates failed to sway the senate to join a house revolt against making the Civilian Conservation Corps permanent. The senate approved the administration’s bid to make the DC camp a permanent federal enterprise, with only Senators King of Utah and Borah of Idaho opposing final passage.

Washington Senate House Roosevelt Civilian Conservation Corpu D.c.c King Utah Borah Idaho

Resignation of Justice Van Deventar Sparks Debate

The column notes Justice Van Deventer’s resignation, predicts possible similar moves by another Liberal-leaning justice before summer. It argues the aim is to protect the Supreme Court and constitutional government from presidential overreach, praising a principled hand in both court and Senate actions.

Justice van Deventar Daes Justico Justice Roberts Ning Suprama Court United States Lanesway Justica Robart Justica van Davanter

Historic Vigilante Parade in Last Chance Gulch Today

Helena observes the 14th Vigilante parade as 847 high school students recall Montana and western pioneer struggles. The procession down Last Chance Gulch re enacts early days with miners, cowboys, and scenes of frontier life.

Last Chance Gulch Helena Helena High School Montana West

British Royal Family to greet Wallis on honeymoon

Monts May 20. Members of the British royal family will meet the Duke of Windsor and Mrs Wallis Warfield on their honeymoon a friend said. Although none of the duke’s relatives will attend the June 2 wedding, several will see the couple during a three day stay at Biarritz on the Bay of Biscay, the informant added.

Monts Franne Duke of Windsor Wallis Warfield Biarritz Bay of Biacay

World News In Gist From A Turbulent Day

Domestic Vittaburgh Steek workers vote to strike in the nation’s largest collective haraiiing election with results due today. Washington reports protests over an attack on Miter by Cardinal Mundelein and Treasury officials say the United States will attend an international monetary conference. Senate votes make Civitan Conservation coins permanent while Director Fechner oversees. In Yerviyn Moscow the Soviet executes 44 for railway wrecks in Miherta Hendayo. Franco Spanish frontier forces advance on Bibao as insurgents press the Fron tier-Span(nl) line.

Steek Washington Miter Cardinal Mundelein Wrahington United States International Monetary Yerviyn Moscow Miherta Hendayo Span Insurgente Bibao

Plane lands on flat tire near Great Falls

A National Parks transport plane from Great Falls, Montana, touched down with a flat tire in Salt Lake City on May 20. Officials responded to radio messages from Pilot A. W. Stavanson. no injuries were reported as the crew of three and five passengers remained unharmed after the landing in a semi-erected frame.

Salt Lake City Iewaya Great Falls Mont A. W. Stavanson

Graduation Plans Finalized for Ucleon High Seniors

Principal We Wahl announced completion of graduation week activities for 173 seniors of Ucleon High. The plan includes a farewell on a unique high wheeled vehicle and ceremonies around a half million dollar building project, with 18 railroad cars loaned by Great Northern and Northern Pacific to house graduates.

Ucleon High Ford Paricipal

Insurgents Move On Bilbao In Spain Drive

Spanish insurgents pushed toward Bilbao as Franco Spanish frontier forces tighten the semi circle around the Basque city. Sen Emilio Mota's troops concentrate attacks on two Basque positions while bombers sweep the Nervion valley.

Spain Bilbag Hendaye Sen Emilio Mota Murkent

Just a Minute With Irvin 3 Core

In a Santa Monica piece from May 20, Irvin 3 Cobb comments on American Indians and civilization. He jokes that natives might improve budgeting and social issues if given control, comparing historical remedies to modern policy, with satirical tone about legislators.

Santa Monica Calif Red Brothers Mr. Injun

Robinson pushed for Plage in Supreme Court vacancy

Washington reports indicate ongoing speculation about Senator Robinson from Arkansas being considered for the Supreme Court seat created by Justice Van Devanter’s retirement. Debate notes no firm pledge of appointment and references to potential transfer to another body.

Washington Robinson Arkansas Senate Supreme Court Justfice van Devanter Clark D. Mo Gorry Cangreas Littman D. Nev Salmon P. Chase Moosevalt

Vital vote in steel industry could reshape unions

The Associated Press reports a pivotal ballot in Pittsburgh testing whether the Steel Workers Organizing Committee becomes the single bargaining agency for the industry. The vote stands as a landmark moment in labor history with broad implications for union power and steel production nationwide.

Vittsburgh Steel Worfare

Host Expected To Tour District In Coming Summer

Denver May 2 A national travel bureau reports the Rocky Mountain West may see a summer influx of visitors though total tourist spend may fall short of a third of a billion dollars. Colorado 1 504 000. Wyoming 1 72 000. Montana 2 041 080. Idaho 1 600 000. New Mexico 3 272 000 are listed as expected cross-state totals with possible duplications across tours. Health-related transportation regs progress unevenly with Montana moving to transfer ramps and other states leaving rules to local communities.

Denver Rocky Mountain West Conoco Advacate Colorado Wyoming Alan Montina Idaho New Mexico Montana Merianin Floret

Henry Ward Honored by Engineers for Automobile Innovation

Detroit May 20 Henry Ward received the highest honor from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers for his contributions to automobile development. James H. Urbin, society president, presented the medal at a banquet connected with the organization’s annual convention in Detroit.

Detroit Henry Ward James HW. Urrion Society Presiident Anna Econventini

Reclamation Program For West Goes To Senate

Washington May 20 The western states will receive West’s reclamation funds under the bill as it moved through the House with a final 187 38 vote. The total for reclamation was trimmed to 138 081 600 but the Senate is expected to restore it to at least 41 million. An amendment would have cut operating funds and deferred unspent balances. Arizona’s Gila project funds were eliminated on a point of order. Also noted are Grand Coulee and California Central Valleys project figures and operation funds for existing projects. A separate Crow Indian reservation reclamation request for 200 000 failed before the House.

Washington House Interior Department Isadara Senate Reclamation Bureau Reclamation Fund Arizona Gila Colorado River Montana James F. O'Connor Livingston Mont

Western Governors Bid to Conference on Common Problems

Governor Charles H. Martin invited 11 western governors to a dinner conference in San Francisco on May 27 to discuss common problems of the western states ahead of the Golden Gate bridge ceremony. The invitation notes the governors will be in San Francisco next week for the bridge event.

Portland Oree Charles H. Martin San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge

Hoover speaks at Scout meeting in Great Falls

Mrs. Hoover national president of Girl Scouts tells Rocky Mountain regional officers that the plains pioneers share the same intrepidity as today’s scouts. She was principal speaker at a banquet on the theme Always there are frontiers. Mrs. Hubert Webster of Rock Springs chaired the event. In Hackensack Jon Lindbergh inherits jewelry from Gen. Jay J. Morrow in probate after his death last month.

Mra Tlarvert Hoover Rocky Mountain Plains Acouta Hubert ‘Webster Rock Springs Wyo Girl Scouts Ton Armistress Jon Hackensack N. J Ijon Lindbergh Charles A.lindbergh Jay J. Morrow Panama Canal Zone Will

Labor Leaders Protest To President On Order Of PWA

Washington May 20 organized labor leaders from the American Federation of Labor and allied unions carried a complaint to President Roosevelt at the White House. They opposed an order barring thousands of unemployed not on relief from working on PWA projects and urged a 200 million appropriation to revive PWA programs.

PWA Washington Roosevelt Public Works Administration P.W.A William Green American Federation of Labor M. J. McDonough Federation

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