England Ready to Accept Pact with Soviet Allies
London reports Britain prepared to accept a Soviet proposal for an Anglo French Russian military alliance as a basis for negotiations. Poland objects but Britain and France may revive the triple entente and include Japan. Romania and Greece have pledged independence through British French security pledges. Negotiations extend to Turkey and Russia in the bloc.
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London
Great Britain
Russia
Britain
France
Japan
Germany
Italy
Rumania
Poland
Romania
Greece
Turkey
President Takes Short Time Off To Be With Son
President Franklin D Roosevelt spends a private weekend with his son Franklin Jr and family at a Charlottesville home near the University of Virginia. He drove from Washington for a brief respite from duties, visiting Monticello and speaking with estate custodian Thomas Rhodes during the trip.
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Charlottesvlle
Franklin E. Roosevelt
University of Virginia
United States
Washington
Franklin, Ix
Ethel DuPont
Frankin
Fo Anxiova
Young Frankn
Monticello
Thomas Sefferson
Thomas L. Rhodes
Insc
Nazis Penalized For Propaganda In Poland
In Warsaw four German citizens were punished for limiting the Polish nation and spreading false news. Two were imprisoned for a year for defaming Poland, another German was jailed for spreading false reports. At Karwina a German was arrested for allegedly insulting language.
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Warsaw
Poland
Chohnice
Karwina
Indian Village Set Up for Hale Square Jubilee
Helena officials approve a four day Jubilee event from July 13 to 16 featuring a dedicated Indian village in Hale Square. Forty five Flathead Indians in dull regalia will headquarters the site, creating a racing village ambiance and promising a key attraction for the celebration.
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Hale Square
Helena
Henry Weare
Indiana
Madison Square Garden
Ina
U S Already Signed Up If War Breaks
Washington April 21 congressional committees heard two nearly identical statements from Senator Borah Idaho and economist Laurence Dennis showing the United States has effectively chosen sides in a potential European war. Dennis warned the nation is already at war in view of global events. Borah argued public sentiment makes neutrality legislation unwise now. Mrs Helen Taft Manning, daughter of the late President Taft, testified that revisions to the present neutrality laws should be considered.
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Washington
Borah
Idaho
Laurence Dennis
Tha T- Tect
America
Horak
Dennis
Tme
Helen Taft Manning
President Taft
Seme Foreign Relations Committee
Sabotage Fixed in Fire at Le Havre Dock
Investigating Magistrate Andre Corbesier announced that preliminary inquiries show a criminal act caused the fire at the French liner party dock in Le Havre. Police say several foreign residents are being sought as suspects after arson Tuesday night.
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le Havre
France
Andre Corbesier
Coriminal Geet
Neleve
Corbelier
Reception for Ambassador Kennedy Attacked by Protests
In Edinburgh Usher Hall two anti Catholic activists were ejected as U S ambassador Joseph P Kennedy received the freedom of the city. One protester cited the Burgess roll symbol while a demonstrator shouted no popery from the gallery. Kennedy also received an honorary Doctor of Laws from Edinburgh University as protests echoed past city politics.
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Edinburgh
Scotland
Action Party
Usherhall
Joseph P. Kennedy
United States
London
John Cormack
Cormack
Jon Provost
Kennedy
Protestant Action Party
Edinburgh University
Usher Hall
Woman pleads guilty in poison plot case
Philadelphia April 21 Mrs Carina Favalo a 44 year old boarding housekeeper pleaded guilty to poisoning her common law husband and planning to murder her mother and stepson to collect insurance. The state charged she was part of a broader insurance murder scheme.
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Philadelphia
Carina Favalo
Triad An
Philip Tugrap
Nazi press says big show has terrified democracies
An Allied news summary reports German state media claiming Hitler’s birthday parade showcased military strength that strikes terror in enemies. Reports quote Berlin and Paris outlets describing anti aircraft guns, with Goebbels and German propaganda framing as a warning to opponents. The piece notes anticipated Reichstag appeal to respond to Roosevelt’s request.
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Earlie
Max Prena
Nurod
Germtena
Hitler
Germany
Konlniacha
Coelope) Zeitung
Nauchtasgabe
Berlin
United States
Bridges Will Be Given a Hearing By Sec Perkins
Secretary of Labor opens a new phase in the Harry Bridges deportation case. Affidavits and information from immigration officers in San Francisco Portland and Beatty are to be assembled for a speedy hearing. The date will depend on how quickly data can be compiled to prove Bridges was a member of the communist party when served the deportation warrant four years ago.
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Washington
Harry Bridges
Secretary of Labor
Perkins
San Francisco
Portland
Beatty Migs
Asia
United States
Australia
Perkin
Communist Party
State President Presides Montanans Inc Banquet
The state president of Montanans, Inc. presided at the organization's annual banquet here last night. Concluding sessions will be held today with the adoption of the 1929 program and the election of officers as the most important items of business to be considered.
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Montanans, Inc
Coal Prices Rise as Talks Continue in New York
New York April 21 price increases ripple through coal markets as talks to avert strikes drag. Federal mediator F. Dewey met with mine operators and United Mine Workers of America officials, saying no progress was made and negotiations would resume tomorrow after a lengthy adjournment. He noted administration interest in preserving industrial harmony amid mounting tensions.
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New York
F. Dewey
Inbor
United Mile Workers of America
COA
Deway
Waanington
Lnto
Tony 1
Lwupr
Dewey
Caine Tock
Death by hanging urged in first degree murder case
Baltimore April 21 The State's Attorney J Bernard asked for death by hanging in the trial of Aurelio Marea Ta Quinta 46 a steelworker accused of the apparent murder of his housekeeper Evelyn Wee 31 The state pressed for an unqualified first degree murder verdict and demanded the death penalty.
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Baltimore
Apert
J. Bernard
Worln
Aureiio Marea Taquinta
Mra
Evelyn Wee
Wells
Montana urged to rely on own resources for progress
State leaders at Montanans Inc annual meeting urged self-reliance and outside help avoidance. D P Fabrick of the water board Fred Beunion of the Taxpayers Association and D A McKinnon highway engineer spoke to about 100 delegates at the banquet scene stressing the need for Montana to drive progress with its own people.
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Montana
Montanans, Inc
D. P. Fabrick
Montana Water Conservation Board
Fred Beunion
Montana Taxpayers’ Association
D. A. McKinnon
Monolann
Velegates
Hitler Planning Sharp Rejection Of Peace Appeal
Berlin reports say Hitler plans a sharp rejection of Roosevelt’s peace offer as a potential intermediary between the Rome Berlin axis and other powers. The Dienst aus Deutschland commentary notes Germany will likely denounce the proposal in next week’s Reichstag address, with government spokesmen offering no confirmation.
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Berlin
Hitler
Roosevelt
Kome-Berlin
Foreign Office
Warelehstag
Premiar Muscini
Italy
Germany
Police Chief Vouches for Navy Recruit Son in Questionable Record
Portland dispatch reports Chief Hen Haakil testifies for Jack Haskis, saying the Echo, Oregon recruit has kept a clean record. Sergeant William B. Simmons notes fingerprint verification. Haakil, a police thief, insists the son has never been in trouble.
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Portland
Ore
William B. Simmons
Jack Haskis
Echo
Trent Tie Chiar
Thia
Hen G. Haakil
Harmony of Screen Star Lamour and Band Leader Ends in Divorce
Chicago April 21 AP report on Herbie Kay filing for divorce from Dorothy Lamour. The couple who met on stage and wed May 10 1936 faced a separation due to desertion and prolonged absence. Lamour's Hollywood career and Kay’s roaming lifestyle were cited as factors.
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Kay
Chicago
Herbie Kay
Dorothy Lamour
Circus
Hhe
William Bo Gemmill
Dorothy
Hollywood
Herbie
Wincarser
Senedd
Terbie
Mies Lamour
Monon
Waukegan
Annerior Remort
Aethar
Fenertinn
Perron
Kaykayar
Administration Wins Easy Victory on Monetary Bill Vote
Washington reports the administration secured a strong victory as the House approved a two year extension of the president’s monetary powers. The measure would renew the dollar value authority, preserve a 2 billion stabilisation fund, and allow purchases above world prices, facing stiff Republican opposition but passing with Democratic support.
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Washington
House
Sonate
Treasury
Alart
Republicana
State income rises over last year in first quarter
Montana’s first quarter 1949 income reached $8,729,438.15, surpassing the same period in 1948 at $7,229,243.43. State funds show overdraft reductions in the general and millage funds, with the March 31 overdrafts at $159,596.49 in the general fund and $104,683.64 in the special fund, compared with prior year figures.
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Montana
Ray N. Shenney
State General Fund
Shannon
Reneral
Princess Elizabeth Celebrates 13th Birthday in Windsor
Windsor England April 21 Princess Elizabeth enters her teens as she receives a symbolic gift from Queen Elizabeth marking her future as heir presumptive. The event signals an intensive education period ahead for a debut at 18 and eventual future duties in a Britain under a queen in waiting.
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Windsor
Eng
Elizabeth
Queen Elizabeth
Iit
Ihla
Uma
England
Gaorke
Mars
Mount Powell to Claim Ashes of Montana Couple
Mrs Frank Conley widow of a state prison warden dies and the couple request their ashes scattered over Mount Powell in the Neer Lodge valley. Hollene Beck will carry out the ceremony with Velen and Hiltéa Contes accompanying.
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Mount Powell
Montana
Mount Powell Mann
Frank Conley
Neer Lodge
France's 13 Billion Franc Armament Tax Decrees 1940s
Paris reports new wartime decree laws setting a 45 hour week and a 1 percent sales tax plus a 1 percent armament levy. Finance Minister Reynaud says total revenue could reach 16 billion francs to fund armament production while widening tax to all residents. Aimed at cutting deficits and boosting private industry, the measures signal a forceful government move amid totalitarian pressures.
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Paris
France
Jodmetries
Natonal Defense
Paul Reynaud
Lbarty
Reynaud
National Wheat Office
Phantom Thief's Loot Will Reach Nearly Million
Detective Lieut. Willan Agnes said evidence shows Nalpt Graham, the phantom burglar of Hel-Ale, stole about $300,000 from 40 film celebrity homes and wealthy individuals. Loot totaled $400,000 in jewels and valuables and $500,000 in nonnegotiable ornaments. $40,000 recovered in San Francisco, $75,000 later locally. Graham, awaiting trial, sent $122,000 to fences in New York, none recovered.
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Los Angeles
Lieut
Willan
Agnes
Polten
Nalpt Graham
Hel-Ale
Nyuceo Lave
Graham
San Francisco
New York
Knife Blade Carried in Body for 19 Years
Beckley West Virginia April 21 Tick Page returned from the hospital with three inches of rusty knife blade removed from his chest. Surgeons reported the blade had accumulated rust since Page was stabbed in a fight in 1820.
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Beckley
W. Va
Tick Page
Page
Yugoslav Talks in Venice Draw Rome Closer to Axis Pact
In Rome emissaries monitor a Venice meeting between Italian Foreign Minister Count Clano and Yugoslav Foreign Minister Alexander Culinrawath rich to steer Belgrade toward the Rome Berlin anti communism axis. Reports say Yugoslavia seeks friendly ties with neighbors while avoiding firm pledges to Britain or France.
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Count Galrazzo Clano
Venice
Alexander Culnrawath Rich
Yugoslavia
Count Clano
Claca-Markovich
Belgrade
Cinca-Markovich
Berlin
Axia
Britain
Franco
Agaleet Aggraasion
Paul Tuohy
Stephen Cesky
Clete Martevich
Taguieris
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