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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1938

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Anger of Great War Not Passed Crisis May Be Near Funerals

Berlin on May 25 reports say Germany views the Czech frontier tension as worsening due to repeated Czech military air violations. The Berlin Tageblatt warns that apologies cannot remove the root causes and a reckless act could spark an explosion at any moment. Dr Ernest Hisenlohr protests to Czechoslovak foreign minister.

Berlin Germany Berliner Tagnablatt Ernest Hisenlohr Praha

Yellowstone Dam Project Advances

Montana rivers and harbors officials report the Yellowstone canyon dam near Livingston advancing under a relief bill amendment. A $5,000,000 appropriation funds dam construction to irrigate about 1,500,000 acres in the Yellowstone river basin. U S Army engineers from Sheridan inspected the site and deem it feasible.

Livingston Senate Yellowstone Canyon Yellowstone River United States Army Sheridan Yeluweigi River Livingstou

National Council to Advise President Bailed

A conference of business leaders educators and economists approved formation of a national council to advise the president and congress on American problems. A nine member board would study many aspects of modern life and issue anticipatory recommendations for policy and planning.

Washington National Council Congress Bulkley Senate Manufacturers Committee

Wages Bill Sparks Debate on Northern Bias and Southern Industry

The proposed wages and hours bill would let the secretary of labor set hearings to determine if certain employment falls under interstate commerce rules and, with appeals, enforce a federal minimum wage. The measure fuels north versus south tensions, with critics arguing it would tariff northern products by raising costs for southern labor. The debate cites regional economic differences and the bill’s broader aim to curb Southern competitive advantage. The article asks if Northern higher wages can be sustained without harming Southern factories, noting ongoing partisan divisions and questions about implementation. Continued on Page 6.

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Morgan Attacks TVA Leadership as Damages Claim Emerges

Washington May 25 Dr Arthur E Morgan former TVA director attacks the agency's leadership for mismanagement and deceit. He accuses Harcourt Morgan and Lilienthal of dishonest statements to the president congress and public and alleges a concerted effort to sway public opinion against private utilities. The testimony opens a congressional investigation into TVA practices.

Washington Arthur E. Morgan T.V.A T.V.A. Board Joint Congressional Committee TV A Harcourt A. Morgan David ©Hilenthal Congress Berry Teno Tv.a Morris Jam Lillenthal Commonwealth and Southfen Tannessee Valley Authority Roosevelt Committee Confess Harcourt Morgan Lilienthal

O Connell Again Declares Will Talk in Jersey City

Public Safety Director Daniel Tasey blocked an anti Hague groups permit for an open air speech in Jersey City citing potential disturbances and riot risk. Rep Jerry O Connell Jl Monta announced he would speak despite the denial. The dispute follows a May 7 canceled Journal Square meeting where fears of bloodshed were voiced by opponents.

Jersey City Public Safety Daniel Tasey Pershingfield Hudson County Committee For Labor Defense and Civil Jerry O'Connell Jl Monta O'Connel John T Berrard Journal Square

Senate May Pass Wage Hour Bill

Washington reports political forces behind the House flip on Wageshour Legislation aim to push the measure before adjournment. After a reversal and strong support, the bill passes 314 to 27 in the House. Senate resistance appears reduced as labor factions unite in favor.

Senate Washington House

Mexican envoy seeks oil company talks to resolve expropriation mess

Mexican Ambassador Francisco Castillo Najera arrived in Washington with authority from President Cadenas to negotiate with American oil firms over properties expropriated two months ago. He did not reveal a concrete plan but said he is prepared to meet company representatives when they choose to engage, with the next move resting with the firms.

Washington Francisco Castillo Najera Plann Cadenas

American pilots accused in Mexican rebel air assault

Mexican War Minister Ayala announced three alleged Coatulata aviators arrested at Nuevo Laredo would be court martialed on charges of rebellion. The dispatches say they were stopped on the international bridge en route to Cedillo to fly planes back to the rebels.

Mexico City San Luuis Potosi Cedros United States Pilota San Luis Potos San. Luis Potosi Jeader Rin Verde San Luis Potosh Ayila Coatulata Nuevo Laredo Tamaulipas International Bridge Cedille

Hopkins Intervention in Primary Sparks Senate Clash

Washington report notes Harry T Hopkins stirring a storm as Senator Wheeler accuses his action of pressuring Toral workers to vote for Wearin. Clark Gillette and Wheeler demand a withdrawal while pledging to reveal all administration attempts to influence the primary and tie relief funds to political outcomes.

Washington Mar Harry T. Hopkins Senate Wheeler Hopking Acton Wearin Gillette Tad Hart Clark Hopkins Telleft Hopkine Ickes Wallace Fare

Mine Workers Accept Resignation of Green

The United Mine Workers international executive board chaired by John Lewis adopted a resolution approving William Green’s resignation as president of the AFL. The measure censured Green for betraying the mine workers, promoting rival unions, and opposing Thomas Kennedy’s gubernatorial bid in Pennsylvania. Green had held union membership for 0 year.

Washington International Executive Board The United Mine Workers John TL. Eawis Mine Workers’ Union William Green American Federation of Labor Pennsylvania Thomas Kennedy Green Mine Worker's Union

Leader of Tammany Hall Held in War on Rackets

James J. Hines, a top Tam­many Hall leader, was arrested in New York for fronting a policy racket tied to Dutch Schultz. A sworn statement by a Dewey staff member linked Hines to the alleged scheme and 12 of Schultz’s heirs. He was held on a charge of fronting a lottery after appearing at Dewey’s office. The arrest warrant, issued by Justice Philip J. McCook, followed questioning by ADA Charles P. Grimes.

Tammany Hall New York James J. Hines Tammany’s Archeenomy Thomas E. Bower Dutch Schultz Alain Dewey Hines Menu Schultz Deweys State Supreme Court Philip J. McCook Charles P. Grimes George Weinberg Harry Schoethans J. Richard Dixie) Davia

Plane Wreck Laid To Flight Engines

Cleveland May 25 1941 two engines blamed for the plunge of a United Airlines plane into a suburban gully. Ten people died including pilot James Brandon co pilot seven passengers and a stewardess. Airline officials said the ship struck trees during a left turn while attempting to lift clear. Preliminary inquiry by Department of Commerce investigators sought causes as the Newark to Chicago flight crashed into a field near the port.

Cleveland United Airlines Persis James Brandon Coronel Samuel Ro Gerbergald Cie Department of Commerce Newark Chicago

Funds earmarked for Montana irrigation and dam projects

Washington May 25 The proposed amendment to the PWA bill would earmark 500,900 for irrigation and flood control in Montana. An amendment seeks 200,000 for the Bighorn dam near Hardin and 300,000 for a dam on the Powder River. Sacramento Calif May 25 The two day 18th annual California ram show at the state fair closed with 64,644.80 in sales and 24% of entries owed, averaging 18.30.

Washington Montana Fort Perk Livingston Yellowstone River P Benator Wheeler Mont P.W.A Bighorn Hardin Powderiver Sacramento Calif State Fair Grounds

Chinese Rally 10 Ottoman Jap Advance

Chinese forces, about ten thousand strong, retreating from Suzhou area, move toward Mengcheng and Mengcebeng inland, salvaging rifles to threaten Japanese westward gains along the Lunghat line near Hankow. Tokyo reports a Japanese division under Kenji Oitaia reached Lunghat, while Chinese defenders reportedly lack artillery and supply bases across the Yellow River.

Shanghai Japan Sudan China Suchow Mengtheng Aumwei Langhai Mengcebeng Lunghat Hankow Ching Hnkow Chinnae Kaifeng Yellow River

Oil tanker Elwood blasts injure crew in Fall River

Fire and a series of explosions aboard the oil tanker Elwood tied up in Fall River maine left two men missing and at least 25 injured. Chief mate Carl Bendrien and crew Michael Yori wiper Jersey City New Jersey and Walter Whiner Boston were identified among those aboard.

Fall River Maaz Elwood Carl Bendrien Michael Yori Wiper Jersey City Andy Walter Whiner Boston

Ruthless Dla ughter in Pain in Alicante Raid

May 26 dispatch from Alicante reports a ferocious bombing raid by insurgent planes killing at least 250 and wounding over 1,000. The central market was hit, hundreds died, and rescuers worked by flashlight amid ruined buildings as government forces pressed toward Tremp near the Catalonia front.

Alicante Spain Mallorca Castellon de la Plane

Elderly innkeeper and wife slain in New York area

In St James Long Island on May 25, Warwaz inszki Hermanowski, 44, and his wife, 53, were found dead behind their tavern after blunt force trauma and gas exposure. The double homicide shocked the North Country Road community, with authorities treating it as a crime scene.

St James N.Y North Country Road Long Island Warwazinszki Hermanowski

Word to the Unwise Fool wins poster contest for Keith Shaw

Keith Shaw of New York earned 81 000 in a national Drive Safely poster contest with 3 026 entries. The winning design shows death’s skeletal hand grasping a speeding car’s rear plate and the word Fool to urge safer driving.

Keith Shaw New York

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