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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1937

Page

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AFL to oppose CIO growth with four point plan

Great split minded by the AFL in Cincinnati as May 26 reports say the federation voted to double dues, launch a summer membership drive, and force loyal locals into central bodies to prevent a united CIO front. Lewis calls the conference mere deception while Green signals a broader battle.

Cincinnati American Federation of Labor John L.lewis Committee For Industrial Organization Wishlain Green A. F. of L American Labor Movement Orwelling Wi Laver Lewis New York Green GTO Unfong

President Roosevelt Improves After Rainy Quantico Cold

Washington May 25 President Roosevelt stayed in the White House residence most of the day with a cold but appeared at his regular press conference. Associates said the illness, contracted after a wet drive in Quantico Virginia Saturday, was clearing up rapidly.

Washington Roosevelt Jig Neeociates Quantico

World News Digest: court bill, labor ruling and protests

President urges department of court bill while awaiting reversal of a key Supreme Court child labor ruling. U.S. lawmakers push for public works spending. A F of L conference aims to unite against CIO. Detroit unions seek six hour day and eight dollar wage. Mussolini calls for pro fascist support. Vatican protests over anti Nazi speech by Cardinal Mundtstein.

Washington Supreme Court Llogae Reycl Cincinnati A. F C.I Detroit Ford Muscolin Germany Loava Vatican City Vatican Cardinal Mundetein

Final Appeal Made In School Bond Issue

Final appeal emphasizes 1 357 vote threshold to validate the bond issue for Hawthorne Bryant school work and auditorium reconstruction. Registration lists 2 466 taxpayers. 40 percent required to cast ballots. Polling sites set at Empson building, Central School basement, and Denot Corner Store with voting 8am to 12pm and 1pm to 8pm. Continued on Page 10.

Tascona Wee I Hawthorne Bryant Duncan Bam Tn Jto Bop Internal Revenue Department Empeon Building Main and Placer Central School Ely Mite Denot Corner

Practice Without License Laid To Bozeman Osteopath

A Bozeman osteopath case opens in district court with testimony in the state versus Dr W E Dean for practicing medicine without a license. The trial team includes a motion to dismiss against Dr Sam J Border, an inquest witness, as jurors are selected amid testimony from medical professionals and osteopaths. The proceedings stem from the death of Keith Bright during preparation for his tonis removal, with experts from Montana Medical Society present.

W. E. Dean Bozeman Osteopath Dismian O Sam JT. Border Weistling Bortler Montana Medical Society H. B. Landoo Fred I. Gibson Stringston B. FP. Bunker Boxaman Bozeman Keith Bright Vance Bright Gallatin Dean Border Benjamin E. Berg

Lightning Kills Two Army Men at Camp Near Denver

A bolt of lightning struck a rifle range camp near Tuffalo Creek California on May 26 killing Lieutenant William TMcken and Private Bowes of the 2nd Engineer Regiment at Fort Logan Army Post south of Denver. Six others burned and twenty two shocked as the tent camp housing workers endured the strike. The casualties occurred at a mountain site 65 miles southwest of Denver where the camp stood during rifle range construction.

Tuffalo Creek Calo Ars William Tmeken Noan Mos Mens Nile of Denver

Mare Island Fire Rages At Navy Yard Biggest In History

At Mare Island California a large fire broke out late today injuring one man and causing extensive damage. Firefighters battled the blaze at the naval yard as officials described it as the worst in the yard’s history. Damage was estimated at 200000 dollars.

Walteja Calif Sailore Wallnja Mare Island Navy Yard Navy J. W. Lewis Yard Ama Ft

Steel Workers win at Sharon Steel plant vote

In Sharon Pennsylvania and Lowellville Ohio, Sharon Steel workers backed the Steel Workers Organizing Committee by 1773 to 721. The drive followed wins at Jones & Laughlin in Pittsburgh and strikes at Republic Steel plants in Canton. Inland Steel declined a contract, signaling further action.

Associated Press Committee For Industrial Organization Sharon Steel Corporation Sharon Lowellaville Ohio Steel Workers Organizing Committee C 1.C Jones & Laughlin Steel Corporation Pittaburr Alent

Spanish Anarchists On Warpath Again War Report

May 26 report from Perpignan states anarchists serving with the Spanish government armies on the Huesca front marched to the rear captured Barbastro and shot 100 people. General Pozas reportedly sent infantry battalions toward Lerida to quell the revolt and free Barbastro along the road to Barcelona.

Perpignan Steporin Huesca Bargaatro Sebastian Pozas Catalonia Lerida Barbastro Harcolona

Three Boys Die in Dynamite Warehouse Explosion

Scottsdale Pennsylvania May 25 Three boys aged 11 to 19 from Scottdale were killed in an explosion that destroyed a dynamite warehouse near Pine Tree two miles from the coal town. Investigators identified Isaac Scerint Boyd Long and William Stull and found a rifle near one body, suggesting the boys used the powder for a target. The blast damaged shops and shattered windows across the town.

Scottsdale Pine Tree

House revolts over earmarking relief fund and PWA allotment

Washington reports a House revolt against leaders' push to curb earmarking in the 1.5 billion work relief measure. Members tentatively set aside 505 million for PWA flood control highways and related projects. Rayburn warned the move would harm relief and job goals.

Washington House Public Works Administration Great Plains Boland Pennsylvania

President Stands Firm in Fight on Courts Plans

President Roosevelt urged swift passage of his court reorganization bill and warned that reversing a 20 year old child labor decision is needed for his labor legislation to be constitutional. He praised the court for upholding the social security net and indicated major issues remain to be decided. He asserted five new justices could be added only if older judges retire, stressing that vital policy questions and measures from his era depend on the court's rulings. He linked aims to minimum wage, maximum hours, child labor bans, and collective bargaining rights to interstate transport and national programs.

Washington Roosevelt Th Zs Hig Wilson Donnevilla Number Canyon

Roosevelt seeks broader securities protections for investors

President Roosevelt asks Congress for stronger and broader legislation to protect investors in trust indentures and corporate enterprises headed for bankruptcy or reorganization. He urged extending the Securities and Exchange Commission's power, as reports cited evils and abuses in reorganizations of distressed businesses.

Washington Roosevel Congress Securities Commission Commission House Senate Bualnasa Enterprises

Just a Minute with Irving Cobb

Santa Monica May 25 Wouldn't it be lovely if states and the federal government followed New Yorks lead and deported foreign born long term convicts for parole instead of releasing them only to risk their return. The immigration law is a barrier to protect native and naturalized citizens yet many undesirable aliens stay on relief and slip back in. If they are sent home it must be a one way trip.

Santa Monica Calif New York Irvin Cobb

Rockefeller Funeral Held Today In Respectful Silence

North Tarrytown May 26 AP the body of John D Rockefeller Sr was moved from Ormond Beach to Walt for private funeral services. He died at 92 and burial will follow beside his wife Laura Rockefeller. Family members and servants gathered as Standard Oil suspended activities and major Rockefeller beneficiaries closed their offices during the services.

North Tarrytown John D. Rockefeller, Sr Nome Walt Ormond Beach Pla Cleveland Ohio Laura &. Rockefeller Rockefeller Harry Jamerson Fosdick Riverside New York

Cruiser Glasgow Leads Missouri River Race to Fort Benton

Glasgow, Mo May 25 AP The Cruiser Glasgow led the Missouri river race from St Louis to Fort Benton Mont with a total time of 1 They arrived here with 458 ppm CMLB T The Malta line was second with 19 hours 52 minutes third Hart Renton 18 hours 64 minutes and City of Great Walla 20 hours 26 minutes

Glasgow Qglannow Wan T. Touls Fort Benton Mont St. Louis Lin Malta Hart Renton City of Great Walla

Drive On Ford In Detroit 5 Begun

Netroit May 25 AP The United Automobile Workers began a unionization drive at Ford Motor Company s giant Rouge plant naming a six hour day and eight dollar minimum wage as objectives Opening the second of its officers for the campaign to organize the workers at the only major automaker not negotiating with the UAW A slogan Unionism Not Fordism Present wage earners work five day weeks with a six dollar daily minimum Henry Ford hinted at high wages when the strike ends Production at General Motors plants faced disruption with short strikes. About 2000 workers affected. Negotiations sparked by local grievances had led to the walkout in Detroit

Netroit Meat Motor Company Honge Campaigen UAAW Fordium Ford Motor Company Kenry Stord Soures I Spfq General Motora Corporation Saginew Midhwag Detroit

Vatican Protest Over Mundelein Speech Reported

Vatican City May 25. A German protest representation over Cardinal Mundelein's Chicago speech attacking Adolf Hitler was disclosed by a reliable source. The ambassador Dieckhoff reportedly presented the protest to the Vatican secretariat of state, with officials unsure of a reply due to Mundelein’s authority.

Vatican City Vatican George Cardinal Mundelein Chicago Mundelein Adolf Hitler Triaia le Washington United States Hana H. Dieckhoff Diego von Baregen Vatican Secretariat of State Diocesia

German Flag Torn From Golden Gate Bridge Decoration

A flag from Next Germany banner was torn from downtown decorations for the Golden Gate Bridge opening. City officials may withdraw participation after a band of unidentified men ripped the banner before police arrived. Officials planned a Maritime federation meeting to decide on possible withdrawal from the fiesta parade.

San Francisco Germany Golden Gate Bridge R. Brown Maritime Federation Koy

Mussolini Press Urges Jews to Support Fascism or Leave Italy

A Milan paper urged Jews to back fascism or depart Italy, condemning Germany and signaling a choice between loyalty and exile. The statement framed the issue as a stark test of patriotism during rising tensions in Europe.

Fremler Mussolini Milan Aaked Counlyy Ceaoen Germany

Soviet planes reach North Pole after Arctic flight

Moscow May 26. Three Soviet planes carrying a year's supplies for the Russian North Pole base completed their flight to the pole today. They circled the camp seven hours after taking off from Rudolf Yeland for the 560 mile Arctic run.

Moscow North Pole Rudolf Yeland

Fay Heads K of C in Montana at Sard annual convention

Fergus C Fay of Helena has been elected state deputy of the Montana council Knights of Columbus at the close of the Sard annual convention in Miles City May 25 1944. Victor N Weber of Deer Lodge retires as state president. New officers include Edward M Dott Harlowton secretary J C Mack Lawiatown treasurer Martin A Walsh Miles City warden Jack White Anaconda advocate Livingston named 1938 convention city.

Miles City Fergus C. Fay Helena Montana Knights of Columbus Victor N. Weber Deer Lodge Edward M. Dott Harlowton J. C. Mack Lawiatown Treacyrar Martin A. Walsh Ware den Jack White Anaconda Advocate Livingston

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