28 Sep 1936
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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1936
Page
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Rebels captured Toledo and lifted the 10 week siege of the Alcazar fort. Insurgent troops and defending forces joined, seizing the old military school and driving government forces from the city amid heavy losses. The advance followed fierce air and artillery battles near Madrid.
Madrid reports the government warns the capital is imperiled by advancing fascist forces aided by foreign arms. It calls on Catalans Basques Galicians Valencians and Andalusians to rally for a fortress defense. A small insurgent column breached the right bank at Torrijon on the Maqueda Toledo road, seizing strategic positions.
Washington reports the Spanish embassy said foreign property seizures in Spain are temporary to fund the fight against the rebellion. Madrid stresses the government won't renege on capri pration and notes it must protect financial stability. Berlin counters that German fiscal policy will not devalue the currency, with a finance ministry official urging national economy measures.
The piece critiques the president and secretary Stephen Early for responding to the famous publisher’s accusations. It notes the resulting front-page exposure, discusses how various socialist and communist factions align with Roosevelt, and questions Moscow’s influence in party mergers. It points to Thomas and Browder as central figures and hints at broader electoral strategy.
In San Francisco on September 27 the Pacific coast Red Cross headquarters announced a grant boost to 100000 dollars to support relief efforts for areas ravaged by the disaster. The fund will aid recovery operations in the burned and damaged zones along the coast.
Dallas September 27 two thousand people were made homeless at Waco when a Brazos river levee breached flooding the eastern part of the city. Refugee stations and national guard kitchens aided rescue as three killed and six injured in separate accident near San Marcos and Burnet. Continued on Page 2
Rone Sept 27. Italian stock and money markets will remain closed tomorrow Tuesday and Wednesday after French and Swiss government currency devaluations. Informants say important financial decisions will be announced and a cabinet meeting is planned for tomorrow or Tuesday.
Domestic reports from Marshfield and Gre. describe six dead in forest fires with one town nearly destroyed and another gravely threatened as thousands of acres burn. Waco faces two thousand homeless after levee breaks. International items note temporary embargo on gold by Paris, market closures in Rome, Toledo’s fall to fascists, Madrid seeking volunteers, and Japan dispatching eight warships amid protection concerns for nationals.
Martial law and guard control were imposed in Waco after the Brazos River breach left hundreds homeless and the eastern city area flooded. Texas National Guard troops patrolled the food district as authorities warned of possible disorder and prepared for relief efforts.
Paris reports indicate the government secured parliamentary backing for a currency realignment plan aimed at devaluing the franc, revaluing salaries, and adjusting gold reserves. The Chamber approved the measure 20 to 12 after a committee vote with seven communists abstaining, while government allies hope for final passage by Wednesday as public calm holds.
The Associated Press notes at least 69 lives lost in weekend accidents across the U.S. including seven killed near Haleyville Alabama when a car plunged into a pond. Three dead and several injured after a Texas crash. Railroads report 763 grade crossing deaths in the first half of the year, up 28 from last year. Swiss authorities set the gold price stabilization around 140 to 215 milligrams, a sharp devaluation about 30 percent.
A two year old girl, Gail Chase, was seriously injured by a lion at a Midway filling station near Las Vegas. The animal, reportedly tame, attacked as the father entered to pet the dog. The child suffered facial lacerations but is reported not in critical danger. The father Te Ro Chase dragged her to safety as the lion attacked. Police say the beast may be destroyed.
An eye witness describes desolation in Bandon after a fire as families lose homes. Smoke hangs over the city center while residents search for belongings amid ruined buildings. Fire tore through key sites including the Stephens building, the baseball park, and other landmarks. Residents flee toward safety as water and rescue efforts arrive from nearby towns. Authorities urge swift aid to those displaced by the disaster.
Chicago reports warn of rising highway fatalities through fall and winter despite a small August decline. National Safety Council data show 22,020 people killed in five years of eight month periods, with 19 36 forecast to follow upward trend and calls for stronger action to reduce deaths.
In Handen Oregon on September 27 two births were reported during a fire zone incident. One baby was born to Mrs Adams on the beach and another was said to have been born aboard a lighthouse tender Have as flames burned nearby.
Marshfield and Coos Bay face spreading wildfires with Bandon effectively destroyed leaving about 1,500 homeless. At least seven dead reported, towns like Caquille and Coos Bay area buildings burn, 3,000+ pressed into firefighting service. Authorities mobilize relief as flames threaten Curry County and other regions.
Han Francisca dispatches Red Cross to aid more than 10 fires burning across northern California and coastal southwestern Oregon. State authorities warn incendiary origins in some blazes. Aid from Newport and Toledo mobilized while wireless links to the stricken coast are cut after damage to Random and Port Orford stations.
Salem Ore Sept 27 AP Gary Charles Maurin sent 20 state patrolmen to southwest Oregon for emergency fire duty and ordered the national guard at Marshfield to standby for possible service The Governor also closed all western Oregon forests as humidity continued to drop.
A Helena meeting of the Young Democrats elevated Jones to chief. Other officers chosen include Kathleen Marrett Havre first vice president Vernon Hosen emerging president. New state committee members and district representatives were named from each congressional district.
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