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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1939

Page

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Garner Moves to Force Neutrality Vote This Week

Washington Oct 21 President Garner pressed for a final vote on the neutrality bill this week. He urged Senate leaders to limit debate and avert delays, stating the administration seeks a timely decision. Opponents pledged no rapid passage through unanimous consent, while some predicted a staged compromise.

Washington Garner Echmaking Hends Roosevelt Maly Barkley Kyett Senate Earl Eham Moon and Sabout Whit Trenator Nyro

Turkish Allies Shake World as Russia Threatens Pact

A Soviet paper denounces the British French Turkish pact and warns of Russia’s vigilance over the Dardanelles. It references German fascist pressures and questions how Moscow might react to ongoing Russo-German diplomacy. The brief notes a wartime backdrop with Allied efforts to secure lines.

Moscow Russia Dardanelles Tx Festina Hitler Lewis Teomatt Ma Uhe Germany Dialonwts Bogiet Union Thaek Sea

Montana Riders Injured in New York Rodeo Trample

Reported injuries at a New York rodeo include Butte Mont rider McAdam trampled in steer wrestling and taken to hospital with internal hemorrhaging. Fort Idaho and Ned Lode riders suffered sprains and fractures, while two others were bucked off and helped from the arena with ankle sprains.

York Gon Square Ganonrade Ch McAdam Butte Mont Polytechnic Albert Tattle Saddie Brone

Sidewalks in Arkansas Hamlet Like Checkerboard Paths

In Western Grove Arkansas on October 21, residents describe sidewalks painted as checker boards used as a game area. The piece notes the odd practice, mentioning pedestrian use and a quirky bottle-related detail.

Arkansas Wostern Grove Ark

Three Die as Fighting Breaks Out in Changhat District

At the Changhat border zone near the International Settlement a 60 minute clash left three dead and several wounded. Police and Japanese guards halted the fighting with helmets and cordons. Two of the dead were linked to Wang Chingwei’s private protection corps amid a chaotic scene with motorcycles, grenades, and machine guns during a disrupted patrol.

S Rinday Pi —Thris “Chiesa Mitiacure Fatle Ateel Wang Chingenes Wing

Man whose skin turned to leather dies in W VA

Joseph EB Baker, 75, of Moungsyilie West Virginia, died today from a strange malady that baffled physicians for nearly three years. Diagnosed as granuloma sarcomatodes or elephant skin, the disease hardened his skin to a leathery hide that spread from the hips upward and eventually attacked vital organs.

Moungsyilie W. Va Joseph EB. Baker Phyatelans

Gerald Wendt to Keynote Helena Town Hall Event

Gerald Wendt, noted director of science and education, will speak at Helena's Town Hall Monday evening. He will discuss the Sereneco Challenge and how new discoveries may alter our world, drawing on his background with Standard Oil and DuPont research.

Gerald Wendt New World’ Fate and Internation Helena Sereneco Wendt Standard Oil DuPona Tori Inter Becams Ao Nus Beoke Acientifia

Liner Passengers Survive Terror on Atlantic Crossing

Aboard the American liner President Harding 598 passengers reached New York after a terror filled ocean voyage. A torpedoed tragedy near a blazing French oil tanker left many injured with ripped, lacerated bodies in the smoking room. Survivors recounted waves, panic, and the fear of never reaching port as the ship rode a violent storm. The full stories continue on Page 2.

New York Nat Hered Lyk Mavieane Thacie Haring Pangereens James Woherts Simfaring Dinger Ahmar

Customer Nearly Gets Called for Holdup of Store

A disjointed account from Canon City reports a customer entering My Tinwron's butcher shop during a disturbance. The scene included a suggestion of a robbery attempt with a knife and a shopper reacting in alarm as Dawson and others interacted in the shop.

Canon City Gale Qet Bob Dawson

Watch Carrying Bass Caught By Florida Man

A Florida man captures a bass that carried a watch in St. Cloud. The incident involved Cand Padgety and a group of bystanders. investigators recovered the watch and money claimed as prize. The event drew local attention and prompted notes on unusual catches.

Florida St. Cloud Mia

French Army Bombards Wide German Front in Early War Actions

War dispatch from Paris reports French artillery shelling a broad stretch of northern western front territory. Allied communiques describe operations aimed at disrupting German positions near towns and strategic heights, with several targets analyzed for impact as week seven of the conflict closes.

Trenel Western Front Paris Nouning Luz Wincha Vinigen Saarbonte

Britain’s Royal Air Force May Soon Be Ordered Into Action Over Germany

In Franco Oct 21 British air power may be directed at Germany, with raids on Kiel and Wilhelmshaven previously echoed by German denial. The move depends on policy and weather, amid ongoing Western Front strategic considerations and discussions between British air leaders and French ministers.

Britain Royal Air Force Germany Royal Air Barre Franco Tula Fleld Voutlinue Scotland Aeticlan Toynt Aly Kiel Narbor Kiel Cannt Wuhelnshaven Alveratt Sir Kingaley Wood Guy la Chambre

Germans Hint Turkey to Go Polish Route

Berlin reports authorized officials warn that Turkey joining France may cost independence, a sign of ominous warning after Izvestia’s Moscow article. The three Power Mule and Lane statements are cited amid tense talk of shifting alliances and possible moves on the Dardanelles. Continued on Mage 2.

Turkey Berlin France Poland Izvestin Moscow Tersiia Parkes Dardanelles

Luftwaffe loses four planes in brief convoy attack

London reports at least three German aircraft were shot down and another forced to alight on the North Sea during a convoy engagement with 12 enemy planes. The British commu nique said no British ships or escorts were damaged and no casualties occurred.

London North Sea Admiralty and Air Ministry Legite Tfore-Belisha Germany Russia Turkey

Montana Bass Puzzle Stirs Helena Sports Spin

In Helena a quirky sports note questions if bass bite in Montana waters and details a club planting perch shipments near Hauser and Hauser Creek, with references to Kicking Horse, Batson, and a two o’clock afternoon check. Local members are urged to contact Mr Martin with any sightings or information.

Montana

Retta Ward Pioneer Woman Invited at Spokane Home

Retta Ward a noted city pioneer was summoned to her son's Spokane residence while recalling long travels from Wisconsin to Montana and Virginia City. She said she regards Spokane as home despite memories of earlier journeys with her husband and family across the West including ventures to Melton Valley and Virginia City.

Retta Ward City Son Spokane Rella We Ward Montana Mra Wan Wan Sweat Walter Ward Raraban Souk County Wiscommln Om Lenin Virginia City Miatuard Vownyend Mtr Melenit Relta Ward Fleet Selans Methodiat

Norwegians Report Downing Two Nazi Planes

Revach Norway October 21. Crew of a Norwegian fishing vessel told Bergen Aftenblad that two German planes appeared to be shot down during an air raid aimed at destroyers and a seaplane about 10 miles off the coast. The German planes reportedly fought back but were overcome by Allied defense. The North Sea battle reportedly occurred during daylight hours.

Revach Norway Bergen Aftenblad Bellah North Sea

It Was Merely a Slight Error on Part of the Bank

Dick Thompson of Boone Iowa reports a bank error involving a $50 check sent by Boon County bank. The bank mailed a negotiable for 100 dollars, and he corrected the misprint after receiving the erroneous letter from the bank.

Iowa City Towa

Wage Hour Standards Boost Hardships Across Industry

The U S Chamber of Commerce warns new wage hour rules set to take effect next week will raise difficulties for factories and delay production. The change cuts the work week from 44 to 42 hours and raises the minimum wage to 90 cents an hour. Officials foresee overtime or a two shift pattern as employers adapt while production costs rise and impact communities. The law marks its first year without Supreme Court challenges as wage officials anticipate future court tests.

Washington United Stated Chamber of Commerce Hava Changue National Chamber Nelda Buninesa Supreme Court Supreme Court Tent of Ste Validity—A Teet With Wage-bowr Wage-Bowr S Eald

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