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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1936

Page

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Democrats hold Spirited Convention in Great Falls Montana

Roy E. Ayers Democratic nominee for governor told delegates at the Montana state Democratic convention that the American people will not sacrifice recent progress for theories from Hoover era critics. He cited Roosevelt administration gains and promised continued reform, urging unity behind progress and providence for lasting prosperity. The speech framed the campaign as a choice between sustained policy advancement and past Republican stagnation.

Great Falls Mont Roy E. Ayers Ayers Roosevelt

Democratic State Convention Concludes in Great Falls

Great Falls report from Sept 12 covers the Missouri Democrats closing day of their state convention. Roy Ayers, governor nominee, calls for unity after a bitter primary, praising opponent Governor Muir and others. Grover Cisel initially trails Arthur Lamey for state chairman, with Lamey later withdrawn, Grover Cisel winning unanimous support to lead the state committee. County-by-county results tabulated for the chair race.

Muir Milly Romney Maury Hayes Ray Ayers

Fall of San Sebastian Signals Turning Point in Civil War

Franco forces capture San Sebastian as eight week old war nears decisive phase. Madrid government admits strain while consuls call regime endangered. Italian aid grows amid diplomatic tension. Paris and London wary as envoys face potential expulsion. Parliament to meet October 1 to discuss a new workers code.

San Sebastian Emilio Mola Madrid Faselate Ban Sebastian Bay of Biscay Toledo Mahle Talavera de la Iteiia Sante Ola Iment Oviedo Diplomata The International

Portland Maine Landon forecasts GOP victory parade

Governor Landon pledges to give our system of free enterprise and predicts a Republican victory parade in Maine before the national election. Governor Brann, a Democrat seeking Senate, urges Landon to back his aligned policies as governors share similar aims. Bonneville Salt Flata Engiteh pilot sets eight world auto records. Foreign San Sebastian Government defender abandons a port to Spanish forces. Surnberg Sitler vote on Trusata fields and mines. Rome cabinet backs secret arms measure to meet international obligations.

Domentls Portland Landon Maine Brann Senate Bonneville Salt San Sebastian Reheta Surnberg — Sitler Trusata Rome Simio Boleter

Hitler Signals Regime Aims at Rich Russian Provinces

Warnberg dispatch reports Adolf Hitler urging envy of Soviet riches and weighing war with Soviet Russia to seize Ukraine and Urals. He declares Germany must overcome raw material shortages, stating Germany must live and that Ukraine will be brought under noncommunist administration. He frames eastern expansion as Nazi aim.

Warnberg Germany Adolf Hitler Russia Urals Sberia Ukraine Fis Hitler Soviet Europe

Miss Philadelphia crowned Miss America in Atlantic City

Rose Coyle, 22, crowned Miss America defeating Miss California and Miss Connecticut before about 9,000 spectators. In private life she is Phyllis Dobson, 19, of Hollywood, with professional dancer background. runner up Miss California and Miss Connecticut were also identified.

Atlantic City N. J Rose Coyle Philadelphia Californix

Italy votes large war fund as Mussolini tightens control

Italy's cabinet approved extraordinary military appropriations and wage increases for 65,000 government workers. It announced a permanent colonial army plan and a Black Shirt militia draft of 150,000 workers in Ethiopia. The cabinet, led by Benito Mussolini, did not disclose totals. Duco urged continued drive for self sufficiency in raw materials.

Ethiopia Benito Mussolini Duco

War in Holy Land Rages Unabated Near Mt Carmel

Jerusalem dispatch reports eighteen more deaths in ongoing Palestine disorders as the twenty second week begins. Finnish Sergeant Sweeney and sixteen Arabs were killed in a yesterday clash on Mt Carmel slopes. One Arab died during a military raft operation near the village of Luhya.

Jerusalem Jewish Telegraphic Agency Palestine Tomorow Sweeney Siopes Mt. Carmel Luhya

Landon Address Delivered in Portland Featured in Helena

Gov Alf M Landon of Kansas spoke in Portland Maine as the Republican presidential candidate. The address is printed on page 16 of this issue of The Helena Independent.

Portland Maine Alf. M. Landon Kansas Helena

Lamdon attacks New Deal in Maine rally speech

Governor Alf M. Landon declared the New Deal would push the nation toward centralized power and threaten free enterprise. At a fogged stadium rally in Portland he warned civilization could not withstand another war, drawing 12 000 to 15 000 supporters.

Portland Alf M. Lamdon Manternal Maine Landon

Drouth-Aid Jobs Decline After Recent Rains

Washington report says demand for drouth relief work fell to under 10,000 seekers in the last week, the smallest weekly total since WPA programs began. WPA records show 150,410 people employed on drouth relief projects, with counts in Nebraska 6,674 Wyoming 1,001 and Montana 7,951.

Washington WPA Carrington Gill Howhard QO. Hunter Drouth Hunter Wabragka Wyoming Montana

Atlanta refuses Browder speaking engagement arrest threat

Atlanta, Sept 12. Browder, Communist party candidate for president, cancelled a speaking engagement after being met by two city detectives. Reported that officers had orders to accompany him and arrest him if he made any communistic utterances.

Atlanta Atlanta Constitution Browder

State Platform Adopted by Democrats in Great Falls Meeting

Democrats in Great Falls adopt a state platform backing the national administration. Delegates, led by Senator Murray, debate amendments after a long convention session. The document reflects alignment with national planks amid speeches and parade activity as Browning and Wolf Point contingents join. (Continued on Page 61)

Denercradie Lab Browings Wolf Point Murray Ben Talening Viator

Convention of Union Party In AbeYance in Great Falls

Great Falls September 12 14 details for a proposed convention of the Minion party were held in abeyance tonight by David J Organ secretary Ryan said a call had been issued for a convention Tuesday at either Butte or Billings. Delays in securing an auditorium at Billings caused the timing to be uncertain. The session was called a nana state Union party candidate after candidates named at a later convention had been rejected by the secretary of state because they had been defeated in the July primary.

Great Falls Minion Party I Milings Abeyaine David J. Rgan Werretary Ryan Butte Billings Nana State Union Party Hrra Rather Lekels

Just a Minute With Irvin 5 Corb on Frankie Bailey legs

Beverly Hills dispatch notes that film and stage actress Frankie Bailey at around 70 remains famed for her legs, while aging limits roles. The column praises her vitality as she revives The Black Crook, recalling past performances and audiences who admired her.

Beverly Hills Cal Walt Frankie Bailey Black Crook Weber and Fields

Ohio mother admits plot to wreck railroad train

Coshocton Ohio Sept 12 AP The mother of a seven month old child confessed she plotted with three companions to wreck and rob passenger trains near Coshocton on August 27 Prosecutor Tassel Lycns tee ny said the woman Edith Buckmaster West and her companions waived arraignment on obstructing a railroad and were held for grand jury The arrests also uncovered two failed attempts to wreck trains and revealed motives tied to money and personal relationships

Coshochion Ohio Mil Tassel Heather Edinh Buckmaster West Campion Pennsylvania Railroad Albert Puckmaster Wayne Hartley Sorman Coshoetu

President Roosevelt Heads Weekend Potomac River Cruise

President Roosevelt cut short official duties to take a weekend cruise down the Potomac toward Cheena Pennky Bay aboard the Totomac. Accompanying him were Attorney General Cummings, Mrs. Cummings, Keeyethy Iekes, and two personal secretaries.

Washington Bent Moonevelt Potomac River Cheenapenky Bay Bim Totomac Cummings Keeyethy Iekes

Threat of the Address Uninet States Seater

A terse notice appears about an event titled Threat of the Address with references to Wheeler and Vintte and Hemera State. Details are scarce in the fragment, but the item signals a discussion or declaration set to unfold in the publication’s Page 4 feature.

Uninet Hemera Vonventier Peleria

Dawes Daughter Becomes Bride In Suburban Ceremony

Miss Virginia Dawes, 22, foster daughter of former Vice President Charles G. Dawes, wed Richard Thompson Cragg, 24, in Evans ton amid heightened security as detectives mingled with guests at the Dawes home. A guard had been stationed after a suspicious incident near the residence amid recent kidnapping scares.

Chicago Virginia Dawes Charlies G. Dawes Evanston Dawes Dasnes

Blaze threatens Sage Creek forest in Custer National area

Rllings reports 23 firefighters on scene with 50 more rushed in as crews battle a forest fire in Sage Creek within Custer National forest. The blaze started early Saturday morning and spread into a heavily wooded area near the Pryor division, according to supervisor W. J. Derleck.

Rllings Sage Creek Forest Custer National Forest W. J. Derleck

Convention of Veterans Seeks Nonpolitical Air at Gathering

At a Denver convention the Veterans of War group aimed to keep politics out of discussions. Key figures, including a leading president and guest speakers, pledged to avoid partisan topics while addressing veterans’ needs and national unity amid contentious international tensions.

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