13 Sep 1939
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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1939
Page
1
Warsaw radio reports nine German divisions diverted from the four day siege to western fronts and the Vistula area, with invaders now on the run. Officials claim pressure on the city eased as reinforcements rush to defend the capital.
Nearly 400 students apply to Helena High School for admission to the aviation program this fall. With 83 already enrolled, instructors warn capacity strains. Aviation instructor Wo Fahener notes the program is tied to state vocational expansion, limiting outside county transfers to 2 percent. Applications pour in from across the nation as Lt. Katner reports many seek entry in mechanical flight and air navigation.
Moscow reports from Izvestia decree forcing courts to try food hoarders and speculators tied to wartime mobilization on the Polish border. Officials say reserve mobilization largely complete with arrests of diversions and saboteurs.
A fire and explosion ripped through a four story hotel at 580 Went South Temple street in Salt Lake City. Nine persons were injured including three shamen and many guests treated for injuries. Fire Chief Walter S Kaight estimated the damage and said the building was at risk.
A reported discovery claims a drug can stop cancer growth within 12 to 24 hours. The breakthrough is described after a presentation at an international cancer conference, with notes on timing and potential mechanisms.
Canada’s government pushes through new taxes in rapid Commons action to fund the war. The pay as you go plan raises duties on telephones alcohol and excess profits with a 20 percent increase in some rates. Revenue Minister J I Jising emphasized citizens should share war costs as Parliament has already approved substantial war funding.
Chicago weather today baked under a blistering September sun pushing the city to an all time high. Government meteorologist Downell said the heat stretched across the Mississippi valley and that the day’s temperature surged beyond the 92 degree mark set in 1927.
Washington reports the FCC demanded WMCA New York explain why it should not be shut down over charges it intercepted and broadcast war time messages from Germany and Britain. Knickerbocker Broadcasting Co asserts WMCA acted through legitimate news services and complied with international secrecy agreements.
Helena men including ME Anderson and Ore Tickering travel to Washington to discuss housing project details with the Lava Authority. They seek final site appraisal, bid advertisement by November 1, and assurance the city bears no liability as bonds of about 294000 dollars and 29000 dollars are secured by the authority’s revenue. The lawmakers expect returns next week with progress on the Helena project.
Police and diplomatic chatter spill through scrambled OCR text. It references France pressing Siegfried forts and Italy negotiating with Britain. Mentions Russia and Covi context, plus unnamed leaders and ongoing talks.
Fragmented OCR text recounts wartime actions with references to German and French forces, a clandestine meeting between leaders including Neville Chamberlain, and plans for coordination. Mentions a secret greeting by peer leaders and a military flight for continued air operations, with continued coverage hinted on page 2.
A university president is portrayed as a prototype of Captain Easy in a swashbuckling comic hero thread. The article notes Der Ferorge Philly Simmons, president of the State University, and Ray Crone, creator of the comic, planning further adventures with the characters. It recalls a expedition to Dakar and a later sea voyage, with a continuation teased on Page 3.
President Roosevelt stated the United States would resist any German seizure of British or French territory on this side of the Atlantic. He signaled a forthcoming congressional session to revive the war effort and hinted at additional announcements. The remarks followed questions about Germany’s pressure and potential shifts in Allied positions.
In a fierce duel at Switresdinsh Rel I, forces exchange heavy artillery as one of the greatest clashes in recent history unfolds. Analysts note intense shelling, troop movements, and strategic bombardment shaping the ongoing battle near Shells rhriched high pier, with reinforcements and air support reported on both sides.
A wartime dispatch describes a German intention to render the Polish army helpless and conquer Poland. It notes Berlin’s goal to fight until Poland is fully occupied, crush Polish civility, and prevent potential resistance. The report mentions concentrations of forces near Radom and Warsaw and cites German determination a plan to press ahead.
Unclear text describes a labor dispute with negotiators from an international union and a company to renegotiate a contract. A temporary halt or lockout is mentioned, with operators possibly involved and ongoing tension as talks proceed. The fragmentary report references a potential pact and stalled progress.
A chaotic dispatch suggests Poles assert the town of Lodz in Poland has been recaptured from German forces. The report is muddled with fragmented phrases and unclear attribution, but notes a claimed shift in control during the early days of September as reported by MA Bowlers and related sources.
Reports from Wells say Germany imposes wartime controls seizing rubber for the army. The action compels owners to hold items in good condition until notified for appraisal tests. The move aims to secure essential materials as a rapid supply crisis is noted amid ongoing global tension.
Washington reports that William Browder, a New York district chairman for the Communist Party earning $25 weekly, oversaw funds totaling 1,902,000 dollars for the New York state organization during 1937 and 1938 as hearings of the House Committee Investigating Un-American Activities proceed.
London reports the Duke of Windsor and his American-born wife have arrived in England aboard a boat from France. Officials say preparations for the return at Fort Bethela are ready, with a skeleton staff expected to greet them. The couple’s path mirrors political tensions as Europe contemplates war.
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