Helena creates housing authority aims WPA mapping survey
M and Anderson chair Helena housing board announces that Joseph Parker WPA administrator will be asked for a Works Progress Administration mapping survey to plan a low cost housing program. Fitzpatrick becomes vice chairman. Sylvia Loble named secretary. other members Roger Porter and John Carleon. The board seeks a full city mapping before project development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. &. Anderson
Helena
Housing Authority
Joseph E. Parker
W.pla
Works Progress Administration
Parker
Butte
Anderson
It Cost Him Only 30 Cents to Gain Chief Nomination
Vermont governor George D. Sihen Ri was renominated at Tuesday's primary as campaign expenditures were reported to total 0 rents. A secretary of state filing shows the amount, believed to be the smallest primary expense ever, covered postage on petitions requested by supporters.
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Montpeliel
George D. Sihen Ri
Secretary of State
Vermont
Germans Doubt Britain Move Was a Success
Berlin reports that Britain's decision to return is seen by the German foreign office as uncertain and possibly inadequate. Authorities fear Chamberlain may lack a strong plan beyond Franco British support for a plebiscite, while German officials honor Konrad Henlein's demand for Sudeten secession. Some Nazi spokesmen admit troops might have crossed the border had Chamberlain stayed away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Nellle Chamberlain
Genman
Foreign Office
Hitler
Tye
Berchtesgaden
Chamberlain
Britain
France
Sudeten
Czechosimakia
Cses
Konrad Uenk
Germany
Frain
Gers
Agi
School District Votes to Pay Its Share in Street Project
Members of School District No 1 board voted last night to pay about 84 for the oiling of Lawrence street, completing all property owners who will bear part of the expense in a WPA street improvement project. Mayor A J Roberts said work will start at once, with oiling from Main to St Helena’s cathedral and a small North Warren segment. The council welcomed moving forward to curb maintenance costs, and trustees also decided to replace cold water paint with oil paint. Continued on Page 2.4
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees of
School District No. 1
Lawrence Street
A. J. Roberta
Actiool Board
W.P.A
W P.A
Main
St. Helena’s Cathedral
Warren Street
Odd Plumbing Fix Hurts Wife and A Plumber Recalled
Lebanon high school principal tried to fix a clogged drain by inserting his finger after removing a pipe cap. A plumber released him an hour later. Separate item: Henry Park reports gold fillings ripped from teeth during a freight car assault by three men. A strange fishing tale in Portland claims a fisherman nets cash with a stick and rope. A taxidermist incident in Moles, Iowa ends with a rattlesnake birth and preserved offspring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Vabi
Lebanon High School
Connellville, Pa
Henry Park
Andrew Thomas
Iim
Fraight
Sudeten Leader Henlein Arrest Ordered for Treason
Prague reports the Czech cabinet ordered the arrest of Konrad Henlein for treason after his Sudeten German proclamation seeking union with Germany. The move ends any likely deal with Czechoslovakia as Europe stares toward broader conflict. Henlein reportedly heads toward Munich near Adolf Hitler's retreat.
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Prague
Konrad Henlein
Little Fuehrer
Henlein
Germany
Sudeten Germdan Party
Czechoslovakia
Europe
Martial law ordered in Sudeten towns after clashes
The Sudeten Germans announce three followers killed and others wounded, prompting the Czech government to place circled towns under martial law. A map shows the first towns under martial law and their relation to Czechoslovakia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Czechoslovakia
New Deal Purge Hits Third Georgia Return Contest
Atlant Sept 15 Roosevelt faced a fresh setback as veteran Senator Walter F. George won the Democratic nomination in Georgia with 14,742 popular votes and 246 county units. Eugene Talmadge trailed with 101,975 votes and 148 unit votes, leading in five counties. Lawrences, Camp, and district attorney backs also figure in support for the New Deal banner. Continued on Page 2.
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Roosevelt
New Deal
Walter FE. George
Georgia
Roosavel
Covernay Eugene Talmadge
Fertie
Telmidge
George
Lawrences
Camp
Fan
Long Controversy Over Great Northern Rail Line Resumes
The Great Northern railroad and the Montana railroad and public service commission will resume a two year dispute over abandoning three Montana train runs. A Lewistown hearing on October 3 will hear testimony from Dudley Crowthers, special master, about discontinuing the Great Falls to Lewistown service and related branches.
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Great Northern Railroad
Montana Railroad and Public Service Commission
Montana
Lewistown
John W. Bonner
Yesteray
Dudley Crowthers
Bonner
Great Falls
Great Northern Road
Shelby
Sweet Grass
Butte
State Commission
Great Falla-Butte
Crowthers
State Board
St Paul
Horner
Sihers
Lodge
Durant Smiles As His Art Treasures Go Under Auction
Durant Citing distress of the auto boom staged a public sale of his art treasures in New Jersey. In a showplace crowd of about 1200, items brought in total receipts of 60,138 dollars since Tuesday, with many pieces selling below his claimed cost. The sale included a tapestry titled Mars valued at 109,000 dollars by collectors, part of a set completed in 1725 by Jean Jacques Jane in France.
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Deal
William C. Durant
Auto Industri
Harmer
Ante Magmati
Durant
Tinal
Mars
Jean Jaques Jane
France
Rainy Montana Year Benefits Wheat Yet Harms Stockgrowers
Montana faces a wet year that boosts wheat yields but damages stock, with sleeping sickness in horses linked to late rain and heat. About 8,000 animals died this year at a cost over 50,000 dollars, far above last year’s under 300. Spear grass infections threaten Montana sheep as barbed weed seeds lodge in wool. vets urge herding away from infested areas and shearing carriers to prevent infections, while promising seeds will shed with fall weather.
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Montana
H. F. Wilkins
Four Power Pact May Be Outcome At Berchtesgaden
London report from Sept 15 outlines three main possibilities after Neville Chamberlain’s flight to meet Adolf Hitler. A four power pact among Britain France Germany Italy to keep peace, a plebiscite for Sudeten Germans, or Hitler demanding annexation as a war-avoiding option. Chamberlain returned amid tight limits on details.
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London
Europe
Neville Chamberlain
Adolf Hitler
Chamberlain
Hitler
Britain
France
Germany
Italy
Czechoslovakia
Chamberlain rushes home after talks with Hitler
In a tense three hour meeting at Hitler's Berchtesgaden chalet, Prime Minister Chamberlain discussed the European crisis with Adolf Hitler and hurried back to London to brief his cabinet and possibly the French. Runciman was recalled to consult on the Sudeten German issue as Czechoslovakia moves toward treason charges against Konrad Henlein.
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Henlein
Munich
Germany
Czechoslovakia
Associated Press
Europe
Neville Chamberlain
Adolf Hitler
Chamberlain
Fuehrer
London
Retera
Prague
Viscount Runkemah
Brittain
Sudeten leader Henlein reaches Germany from Czechoslovakia
Berlin reports Konrad Henlein escaped arrest in Czechoslovakia on treason charges and is safe in Germany. The Sudeten faction cites wartime leaders Masaryk and Benes leaving for independence as precedent. London says British envoy plans talks with Chamberlain. Budapest notes Czech troops and artillery near the frontier. New Jersey hall clash disrupts German American Volkebund meeting with thousands outside and signs denouncing Hitler and fascism. Denver Protest at German consulate disperses after 26 men and women picket for hours.
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NEA
Europe
Germany
Berlin
Konrad Henlein
Czechoslovakia
Henlein
Thomas Masaryk
Eduard) Benes
Austria
Golfer and Archer Test Shots for Match Victory
In Bozeman, Sept 15, golfer Bob Armstrong defeated Keith Gastinan by two strokes at Valley View golf course. The match used an unusual archer style, with Gastinan firing a bound bow and driving from the tee toward an eight inch target near the green before holing out. Armstrong posted 45 43 for an ss tots! Gustinan reportedly shot 98.
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Bozeman
Valley View
Bob Armatrong
Keith Gastinan
Gastinan
Armstrong
Gustinau
Cobb Drives Railton to 350 M.P.H Mark at Salt Flats
John K. R. Cobb of England set a new land speed record at Bonneville driving the Railton to 350.2 miles per hour on the salt flats, aiming to eclipse rival Captain George Eyston’s 346.49 mph. Eyston planned a follow-up attempt tomorrow with the Thunderbolt, as the duel between the two drivers continued.
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Cobb
Eyston
Bonneville Salt Flats
Utah
John KR. Cobb
England
George E. T. Byston
Eystom
Friendly
Rellten
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Lawrence
Portland
Ore
Twilight
Raypor
Iowa
John Robertson
Brest Henlein
Center OF Disorders
Rouemia
Cbechostar
Great Northern
State Rail Board
Runciman
Viscount Hunciman
Paria
Edouard Daladier
Erlors
Heflin
Budapest
Bratislava
Komarom
Elizabeth
N. J
Volkebund
Denver
Colo
Mead
The
Archer
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