Northwest Mining Men Oppose U.S. Interference
Spokane dispatch reports the Northwest Mining Association set to adopt a policy declaration resisting federal interference with mining. James J. Leonard and C. C. Dunlop lead the push as Governor Langlie proposes a road program and improved mineral info and cooperation with the federal government. Carl J. Trauerman reviews Montana minerals and urges inclusion of stockpiling of low grade ores in meeting minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wash
Northwest Mining Association
James J. Leonard
C. C. Dunlop
Léonard
Resolusioe Committee
Arthur B. Langlie
Carl J. Trauerman
Butte
Mining Association of Montana
Montana
Helena
Minutes of
Northwest
No Increase Sought on 1942 Asphalt Prices
Washington December 5 price administrator Sean Henderson announced he would request asphalt manufacturers to avoid contracting for 1942 sales at prices above those in contracts signed January 1. The report notes that over a quarter of the steel used for defense this year originates from automobile junk yards and other strap heaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sean Henderson
United States
Canada
Axis Attacks Repulsed by British in Libya
British high command reported repulse of three Axis assaults on Ed Duda near Tobruk with heavy casualties and losses. Ed Duda remained under Tobruk garrison as British and Indian forces reportedly destroyed Italian and German tanks in Hi Gobi and west of Mena, while Nazi dive bombers targeted tank concentrations in Southern Libya.
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Cairo
Dec
Ed Duds
Tobruk
Imperia
Ed Duda
Renon
Hi Gobi
New Zealand
Menaster
Berlin
Libya
Bomber Crashes En Route to RAF Killing Pilot
A light A-20A Douglas bomber on its way to the RAF crashed into Prune Hill near Camas Washington killing Second Lieutenant Harry O Neil of the ferry command. The craft, one of 18 consigned to the RAF, was diverted by weather over the Columbia River gorge and struck 75 feet from a farmhouse exploding in flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camas
Wash
Prune Hill
Harry O'Neil
Army
Ferry Command
RAF
Portland
Columbia River
O’neil
George Blanchard
Rommel Must Break Out Or Scramble West In Libya
Analysis by Kirke Li and Simpson argues Rommel faces dwindling fuel and ammunition as British control of Mediterranean supply lines tightens. With Tobruk and Rezegh in view, Padged German forces must decide to press a last stand or attempt a withdrawal through narrow gaps toward the west, while Axis morale and Berlin pressure loom large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirke Li
Simpson
Rommel
Cairn
Fommel
Hol Duda
Tobruk
Mediterranean
Libya
el Adem-Regegh
Cunningham
Tobruk-Rezegh
Tibya
Berlin
Referendum call and statue notes from old page
Hartford, Conn. John Cudahy former ambassador urged a referendum on war policy. He warned of opposition since the Civil War. Cleveland Museum of Natural History showcases leaf impressions in beeswax cotton wool and wire sculpture with oil paints.
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Hartford
Conn
John Cudahy
U. S
Belgium
Poland
Pol J
Joy
Cleveland Museum of Natural History
War Declares on Finland Hungary and Romania by Britain
Britain declares war on Finland Hungary and Romania amid upheaval. Dispatches describe ultimatums, troop withdrawals, and fierce responses from Bucharest Budapest and Helsinki as governments brace for conflict and possible broader hostilities with Germany.
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Finland
Hungary
Romania
Britain
Seven Die In Fog Enveloped Car Bus Collision
A fog bound highway in americas Georgia early today saw a head on crash between a soldier's car and a school bus carrying 24 pupils after night basketball games. Seven people died and 12 were injured including Fort Benning soldiers and a civilian. Bus driver Bill Taylor reported he veered onto the shoulder to avoid the impact but the vehicles could not avoid collision. Names of the dead include Sergeant Clifton H. Taylor and Private Roscow Patrick among others. a high school graduate Dorothy Casey also among the injured.
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Americas
Bill Taylor
Dawson
Fort Benning
Clifton H. Taylor
Roscow Patrick
Adam Cornier
Ernest N. McMullen
Leon Joner
Ben L. Peel
Civarian
Fort Sonning
Dorothy Casey
Webster Younty
Cits
On the War Front Continued From Page One
The dispatch notes cautious optimism from the government amid war fears as Britain readies a possible declaration of war against this country. Finns believe Britain gains nothing and risks complicating Germany’s position, a stance reflected as London declares war on Finland, Russia, and Hungary for not halting fighting.
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Finland
Helsinki
Germany
Dniester
United States
Bucharest
Britain
Loe Nole
Budapest
Laszlo de Bardossy
Hungary
Legation
Hango Peninsula
London
Ruwania
Russia
London Radio Urges Passive to Active Resistance
London reports that Col Britton, BBC radio voice for Europe’s V for Victory campaign, calls for resistance in Nazi-occupied countries to switch to active small platoon organization. He urges workers to abandon tools and offices to hinder German control as war effort intensifies. Naval circles say Atlantic shipping losses in November likely hit a low since France fell, with new British tonnage rising.
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London
Europe
Col. Britton
Liament
B.B.C
Atlantic
France
House Passes New Defense Bill By Big Majority
The House approved a defense measure by a large margin to strike out a provision authorizing another 500 million dollars in lend lease military supplies. Rep Case and Rep Mott opposed adding to the program while Woodrum urged supporting the effort to aid allied forces. Earlier, an amendment to fund soldier home transportation was defeated.
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House
Johns R. Wis
War Department
Rich
Representative Case
Mott
Ore
Case
Congress
Hitler
Edwin A. Hall
N.Y
Woodrum
Crisis in Far East deepens as Japan denies troop claims
Japan counters accusations of exceeding Indo China troop limits while the United States, Britain, the Dutch East Indies and China face a potential broad conflict. Tokyo and Washington pledge to seek a peaceful formula, yet troop concentrations near Thailand threaten peace negotiations.
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Japan
Indo- China
Housevelt
Orient
Britain
Dutch East Indies
China
Thailand
Hull
Fukyo
Kichisaburo Nomura
Saburo Kurusa
Indo-China
Roosevelt
Tokyo
United States
Pacific
Washington
Neild
Siam
National Unity 1942 Theme of Tourist Promotion
The piece promotes Montana tourism for 1942 highlighting diverse landscapes from low to high lands and the famed Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks. It stresses accessible highways, modern roads, and a welcoming Montana spirit inviting travelers to the Northwest for a memorable trip amid national stress.
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Yellowstone National Bark
Glacier National
Montana
Ows Northwest
Four Yare
Bandits Cringe After Failing Robbery at Monlerey Park
Five gunmen locked food plant workers in a tuck today and blasted the office safe to find it empty of money. Publicity man dies in Pomona at 71 after long illness. Wells Hanks, once manager for Mary Pickford, passes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monlerey Park
Galift
Timigine
Chagrinity
Pomona
Wells Hanks
Mary Pickford
Pluehurst Saultarium
Movement of Supplies Over Burma Road Proving Troublesome
Eyewitness William J. Dunn of the War Eastern staff reports that American war supplies moving via the Chinese Burma road face police protection gaps and frequent mile long traffic jams. Dunn, after a seven day rail and truck journey from Kunming to Rangoon, described an incident where his driver was stopped by gun-toting Chinese government drivers over hitching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chungking-bowid
America
Burma Road
William J. Dunn
Burma
Dunn
Kunming
South Ching
Civilian Circles Urge Sincere Talks on Far East Policy
Tokyo spokesman Tomokazu Hori urged continued talks with the United States, denying a forceful policy and arguing negotiations must correct a supposed misunderstanding. Japan expanded withdrawals from Pacific areas and plans to call ships at embarkation points in Mexico, Panama, the United States, Malaya, and British North Borneo as diplomacy continues.
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Prince Konoye
Japan
Pacific
Mexico
Panama
United States
Malaya
British North Borneo
Tomokazy Hori
Cousi
Los Angeles
Hull
Tatter
Washington
Far East
Hori
Tokyo
Liner Tanita Maru to Call at Manzanillo Amid Hunger Concerns
The government announced the Tanita Maru would sail from Yokohama on Tuesday to pick up Japanese in the United States and Pendima and call at Manzanillo Mexico. A hawkike malnourished in growth stage with hunger traces from Herosa causes wing and tail feathers to weaken and risk snapping under pressure.
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Yokohama
Manzanillo
Mexico
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Melby
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Grou
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Helsink
Uuei Suomi
Hingland
South America
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United Kingdom
Rumania
Nolted
Denver
Haward F. Bean
Old
Denver College of Medicine
Office of Production Management
Buraia Road
Deep Creek Pavilion
Blakey
Worfolk
Way
Ralph A. Bard
Navy
Alonslon
Lucyle Richards
Frank Y. Dew
the Tavern
East Helena
Eddy Cafe
Nick Marovich
Peter Pak
Todd
Eddy’s Drive
Jefferson City
Chuck Morgan's
Frank’s
Frank Yerzuh
Prop
Deanna
Deanna Charles Durbin - Laughton
Robert Cummings
Im AN
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Weatore
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Ear Lynn
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Walter Brennan
Carol Bruce
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