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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1938

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Britain Not a Ow ing Up Wn Program

London, Sept. 30. Britain maintains massive war preparations as Prime Minister Chamberlain seeks to preserve European peace at the Munich four power conference. Czechoslovakia seeks mediation by President Roosevelt if talks with Germany falter. Czechoslovakia and Russia fear a western democratic deal may sacrifice them. Kennedy meets Halifax as Munich proceeds.

London Great Britain Munich Czechoslovakia Roosevelt Borlet Russia Henet Chamberlain Naladier Associated Prene Germany Europe

Million Dollar Suit Over Dionne Quints Dismissed

Chicago Sept 28 A $1,000,000 action alleging Dr Allan Roy Dafoe and three co defendants conspired to breach a contract for exploitation of the Dionne quintuplets was dismissed in federal court Judge John F Barnes directed the jury to find the defendants not guilty and ruled no evidence showed a conspiracy to induce Oliva Dionne father of the quintuplets to break the contract The suit was filed by Ivan T Spear a promoter with dealings in advertising picture and exhibition rights in Chicago and Los Angeles.

Chicago Allan Roy Dafoe Oliva Dionne

Germans greet Munich report with much joy

Berlin reports widespread elation as Germany hears of a peaceful agreement. Radio broadcasts from Munich signaled relief as four negotiators reached a settlement. Headlines hailed a free Sudeten Germany and an honorable solution for everybody. The press praised the four men as a unified European power bearing joint responsibility.

Berlin Munich Sudeten Germany Sid Deutscha Allgemeine Zeitung

Bitter Soviet Condemnation Of Munich Affair

Geneva Sept 29 AP The Soviet Union foreign affairs commissar Maxim Litvinoff accused the Munich conference of hypocrisy and urged a UN style committee to supervise withdrawal of foreign troops from the Spanish civil war. The assembly backed Roosevelt messages aimed at preserving European peace.

Munich Geneva Seviet. Union Maoolch Hussia League Assembly Maxim Litvinoff League Litvinoff Europe Roosevelt

Pope Pius appeals world to unite in prayer for peace

Pope Pius XII called on the global faithful to unite in steadfast prayer for justice and lasting peace as Munich readies for four power talks on the German Czechoslovak dispute. He offered his life for peace, spoke five minutes in Italian, and broadcast translations in multiple languages.

Pope Pius Castel Gandolfo Pius XL Munich Czechoslovakia St. Wenceslaus Bohemia Pius May Tyes

Tornado devastates Charleston area leaving 25 dead

A violent tornado struck Charleston on September 29 causing at least 25 deaths and 200 to 300 injuries. Hospitals report 69 serious cases as churches, theaters, markets, and historic buildings suffered damage. National guardsmen, soldiers, and marines aided rescue efforts under presidential directive.

Charleston Houra Searchéra Fort Moultrie Navy Yard Roosevelt Washington Navy Departments The Works Administration St. Michael's Episcopal Church St. Philip's Church United States Dock Street Battery J. H. Lockwood Ashley River Sullivan's I Stand

Wallace program gains farmers support at meeting in Hutchinson

Wheat farmers from several Western states praised Secretary Wallace and his farm program at a Hutchinson Kansas meeting. The audience of about 1,600 heard a mix of support and criticism with Dan Casement urging repeal while others urged fairness. The address included a floor discussion after Wallace spoke, and a few speakers argued against the program.

Hutchinson Kan Wallace Dan Casement Manhattan Kanstockman A.A AL Albert Martz Burdette

How to See Football Starts Today in Sports Section

Starting today readers can explore a new guide titled How to See Football. The piece notes football’s evolution from 1988 to 1997 and promises fresh enjoyment for fans as the first action appears in the sports section with a prompt to turn to St nev.

Madiums St Nev

War clouds shift American politics in final election push

Washington dispatch notes Europe war threats and Munich conference jittering U.S. campaign. Dewey wins New York GOP governor nod. Democrats prepare next day. European crisis looms as a potential turning point in domestic race, influencing issues, alliances, and voter sentiment.

Munich Europe Risling

Father 15 Held On Open Charge After Shooting

Townsend Sept 28 Special J A Cotton 78 shot Nelson A Cotton of Bozeman during a quarrel over a log chain at Toston a sheriff says Cotton was brought to Townsend Jail on an open charge pending a sanity hearing The younger Cotton Donald 21 and Roger 19 were treated for wounds near the eyes The elder Cotton had moved a house for Ty Young at Toston and the two men were en route to Bozeman from Helena when the dispute turned violent The younger Cotton was taken to Bozeman by his sister and authorities noted prior trouble and questioned sanity of the elder Cotton

Cotton Bruce Ty Young Toston Donald Roger Bozeman Helena George Kreekbuach R. Jones Townsend Boxeman

Germany Plans Sudeten Occupation Outlined at Conference

At Munich four powers Britain France Germany and Italy sign an accord to gradually occupy parts of Czechoslovakia’s Sudeten area starting Saturday. Czechoslovakia rejects the plan while Vojtech Mastny meets Daladier and Chamberlain. Britain and France imply they bear responsibility for steps if Czechoslovakia refuses acceptance. Evacuation deadline set for October 10 with protection of property to be observed. An international commissioner is part of the provisions.

Rome Virginia Gayda Munich Europe Germany Giornale Italia Budeten Czechoslovakia Bvegland France Italy Great Britain Hitler Sudeten Britain Adolf Hitler Neville Chamberlain Edouard Daladier Benito Mussolini Huurs Ceschoslovakis Vojtech Mastny Berlin Daladier Chamberlain Mariny Martny Ifth Sudetenland

Prague Ministers Seek Word Amid Four-Power Talks

Foreboding mood grips Prague as four power talks in Munich decide Czechoslovakia fate. Government backs in principle a gradual French British plan to cede Sudetenland with reservations. Berlin envoy carries Prague's stance to the conference. maps show Hitler demands beyond the partition plan. Citizens note gloom over Moravian territorial issues and Brunn pursuit.

Prague Fearne Czechostovakia Munich Republic Sudetenland Germany Zechoslovak Berlin Mapa Adolf Hitler Moravian Brunn

Jap Cabinet in Conflict Over Chinese Policy

Tokyo reports Prime Minister Fumimaro Konoe assumed the foreign ministry after General Kanshige Ugaki resigned amid cabinet disputes on China policy. Advisers Hachiro Arita and Naotake Sato also left. Officials said policy would remain unchanged despite the shakeup affecting the army navy balance. Ugaki had taken the post earlier this year after a May cabinet reshuffle aimed at uniting factions for a swift China victory.

Tokyo Rey Prince Fumimaro Konge Kanshige Ugaki China Ugahi Hachiro Arita Naotake Sata Japan Ugaki Koki Hirota

Dewey Nominated Governor by Acclamation in New York

Saratoga Springs N Y Sept 49 The Republican state convention nominated Thomas K Dewey Manhattan's 86 year old district attorney for governor by acclamation in a tumultous demonstration. Delegates adopted a 19 plank platform condemning the underworld pact with politics and praising Dewey's record as a rackets prosecutor. The convention stressed collective bargaining rights and a fair hearing before state bodies while noting the question of Dewey's acceptance given his year as district attorney. An important pending case in his career was outlined.

New York Thomas E. Dewey Saratoga Springs N. Y Thomas K. Dewey Manhattan Dewey Jabor

New Storm Warning Issued by Weather Bureau

The Weather Bureau warned of a gale moving northward along the Atlantic seaboard. Northeast to east winds likely to reach gale force between the Virginia capes and the New Jersey coast tonight.

Washington Weather Bureau Atlantic Seaboard Virginia Capes New Jersey

President's Son Recovers After Mayo Clinic Operation

James Roosevelt, son and personal secretary of the president, left St. Mary's hospital in Rochester after an operation at the Mayo clinic on September 11. He planned to stay in Rochester a week before returning to California, appearing slightly pale but cheerful as he left for a friend's home.

Rochester Minn James Roosevelt St. Mary's Hospital Mayo Clinic James California

Final Program Drawn For State Teachers Meetings

Final program arrangements announced for five Montana state teachers meetings to be held October 27 28 at Kalispell Great Falls Bozeman Billings and Wolf Point. Notable speakers include Dr L Thomas Hopkins Columbia University at Bozeman and Dr J B Rogers National Recreational Association New York City for general addresses. Whiting Williams Cleveland steel mill will visit Great Falls and Billings. Dr Howard Dawson former Montana board of education and now with the national association will speak at Wolf Point Great Falls Friday and Billings Saturday. Dr Adam Bounige of Utah Power and Light Salt Lake City will speak at Billings and Great Falls. Dr Hamlin Northwestern University expert on guidance will speak at Billings and Great Falls.

Freentive M. P. Moel Montana Education Associat Montana Kalispell Great Falls Bozeman Billings Wolf Point L. Thomas Hopkins Columbia University J. B. Rogers National Recreational Resociation New York City Whiting Williams Cleveland Steel Mile Great Falla Thoreday Williama Forameet Authority Dawson Howard Dawson Montana Board of Education National Association Adam Bounige Utee Power and Light Salt Lake City Hamlin Northestern University Wil Great Palle Eric Ske

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