British Aid Measure May Be Amended BT PRALAF Strikes at Germany With Fierce Blows
In Cairo on February 6 reports say the main Italian forces in Libya are retreating toward Bengasi at 50 miles per day, with British armored units pressing along the Libyan coast. British gains extend to Eritrea Ethiopia and Somaliland, where forces advance on multiple fronts. Hundreds of Italian prisoners and destroyed planes are claimed as the British campaign widens.
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Germany
Orccy
Libyan
Cairo
Egypt
Libya
Bengasi
Italion
Lerkish High Command
Bengaél
Eritrea
Ethiopia
Hare
Cheren
Asitvra
Italan Someliland
Qi Ttalien
German Raids on London Do Little Damage Report
German air raids on the London area caused a hotel to burn briefly and several houses to be demolished by explosives. The hotel fire was contained with no casualties reported, while some injuries occurred among residents who had not reached shelters. Luftwaffe daylight raids targeted shipping off the est and southeast coasts.
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London
Dover Strait
Canal
Tala
Loeng
Channel
Est
Montana House Action on Highway and Tax Bills
In Helena the Montana House killed H B 104 a 2 percent sales tax bill and opened a clash over TR 8 a non political highway commission bill A three member body would include a permanent chairman at an annual 4000 salary The vote split largely along party lines as debate continued into the night with a committee study of state government also named by the Senate and House to report by the end of the current session.
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Montana
Montana Senate
House
Senate
Zales Ecton
Gallatin
Wesley D’ewart
Park
Dave Manning
Treasure
Carl Lehrkind
Gallat
E. G. Toomey
Lewis and Clark
D. F. James Liberty
House of Representatives
Andrey Eggenberger
Wheatland
Highway Commission
Eggenberger
Ren. Joan
Helena High Safety Flag Ceremony Draws Big Local Interest
Helena expects a large turnout Friday for the safety flag ceremony at the high school campus. The white flag with a red Bengal tiger signals students pledge to avoid traffic violations and dangerous situations. The event showcases a broad safety drive with patrol, dealers, clubs, and businesses aiding driving instruction for 250 students. Col Sheridan, Gov Ford, and Mayor Harlin will speak as a car show unfolds.
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Helena High School
Helena
Montana Highway Patrol
Hugh K. Potter
Fairgrounds
Charles L. Sheridan
Seleta High School
IT Club
Pacific fleet moves to sea for training
Monolalu, revised report states the Pacific Fleet at full strength for the first time in about three months moved massively to sea today to resume training exercises. At least 10 battleships led an armada with aircraft carriers, cruisers and other battle force units steaming away. some vessels towed targets far at sea, leaving observers nervous.
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Monolalu
Rev
Rend
Belgian Government Opens Fight for Gold in France
New York February 5 The Belgian government in exile seeks to attach about 260 million dollars in French funds frozen in the United States to secure compensation for gold shipped to France last May. Georges Theunis, now a London envoy for the exiled government, announced the court action and said a writ to seize French assets at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York was authorized by State Supreme Court Justice Morris Eder. He expected service the next day, marking a major case involving foreign assets frozen in the U.S. since the war.
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New York
France
Belgium
Georges Theunis
Tims
United States
London
Ment
Africa
Theunis
Bank of France
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Supreme Court
Morris Ederrata
British Air Offensive Pounds German War Industries
London reports a major RAF daylight and night bombing sweep across the continent. Wellington and Blenheim bombers struck transport, airfields, invasion bases, and western Germany fuel sites while ground-attack aircraft strafed targets. Nine British aircraft unaccounted for after 24 hours. St Omer airfield attacked. two German planes shot down in afternoon combat.
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London
Germany
Britain
H.A.F
English Channel
France
Belgium
Calais
Kent
England
Strait of
Dover
St. Omer
British Carrier Illustrious Lost 80 Men and 20 Planes
Secretary Knox said the British aircraft carrier Illustrious arrived at Alexandria under her own power after sustaining 80 crew deaths and the loss of 29 planes in an Axis air attack. The ship crossed the Mediterranean from Malta where it sheltered after damage. He discussed carrier vulnerability to air bombing in a press conference.
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Washington
Knox
Illustrious
Alexandra
Egypt
Malls
Navy
Dlaclawre
Mediterranean
Malta
Britain
Willkie Message Urges German Americans to Oppose Hitler
Lisbon disptch reports Wendell Willkie, en route to the U.S., broadcast a message to German people declaring German Americans reject aggression and tyranny. He cited his German descent, praised freedom, and said his convictions align with most German-Americans. Willkie spoke during a 19 day England tour with Churchill and British leaders.
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London
Germany
Wendell L. Willkie
England
Wilkie
Amerca
Ministry of Information
Broafcasting Corporation
Willkie
Lisbon
Churchill
Britain
Wilcke
Willkle
Bristol
T. H. Underdown
Willie
Recruit Fears Bears During Camp Shelby Muster
Private Clyde Rose of Greensburg Ind fled into the woods when a motor convoy sped up and the commander yelled Bear to the right He explained I am scared of bears and was found later by a lookout near his company at Camp Shelby Mississippi on February 6.
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Shelby
Miss
Clyde Rose
Greenseburg
Ind
Ister
Laval Likely to Return to French Cabinet under Petain
Vichy reports say Pierre Laval may again lead a French cabinet as president of the council and interior minister, with Admiral Darlan to head foreign affairs and navy, and General Huntziger to run youth and continue as war minister, following a stormy ministers meeting.
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Petain
Vichy
France
Pierre Laval
Nazi Germany
Marshal Petain
Council of Ministers
Council of Minsters
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Petein
Jean Darlan
Paris
Admiral Darlan
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Navy
Charles Huntziger
Ministry For Youth
War Ministry
Ten Die In New Haven Quilt Plant Fire
Ten workers perished in a cotton filled room of the New Haven Quilt and Pad Company factory where army quilting contracts were underway. An investigation followed claims a firedoor was shut, trapping victims as a sprinkler system was said to be off. Witnesses described a sudden sheet of flame from a cotton picking machine and rapid spreading of the blaze.
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New Haven
Conn
New Haven Quilt and Pad Company
New Heaven
James J. Corrigan
James Deegan
James DePina
Maggie McDonald Pioneer Passes On
Maggie McDonald a daughter of Angus McDonald and noted Montana stock ranch operator near Polson died after brief illness. She aided her father who arrived in 1887 as a Hudson's Bay clerk and continued developing the ranch after his death. The Polson district mourns a pioneer trader and ranching figure.
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Polson
Maggle "McDonald
Montana
Angus McDonald
Niagada
Hudson's Bay Company
Boy Scouts Court of Honor Draws Large Crowd
An overflow audience attended the Boy Scout Court of Honor last night in Judge Horsky's coatroom. Life Scout awards went to Bill DeWolt of troop 197 and Bob Johnson of troop 115 amid praise from city and church leaders. About 50 merit badges were earned by over 30 scouts, with David Richardson serving as clerk and leading the opening. The ceremony, linked to National Boy Scout Week, featured taps by Bugler David Hammerstrom and closed with the scout pledge and song.
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Bil Ne Woit
Bob Johnson
Life Scouts
Boy Scout Court of
A. d. Horsky
A. H. Tuttle
R. L. Wahl
M. A. Weber
Jack Kaytin
Joe Hr
David Richardson
David Hammerstrom
Bargain Hold Up Ends With Cakes For Robber
In Chicago on February 6 a young man entered Mrs Tens Langer's bakery and demanded money with a note. He fled after receiving two cupcakes, claiming he needed food. The unusual incident ended with the robber walking away.
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Chicago
Tens Langer
Time limit on Mt He adopted
Washington Feb 5 The house with a small fraction present droned through an evening session on the lease lend bill as administration leaders weighed amendments to win broader support. Proposals to cap program costs or limit delivery time to England were debated while Rep Wadsworth urged changes to calm fears of dictatorship. The 485 member body held a three day debate with 30 speakers and a largely indifferent gallery audience.
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Washington
House
England
Rep
Wadsworth
Geszlom
Greeks Drive Italians From Port of Valona
Greek forces under very unfavorable weather drove Italian troops from strategic positions at Valona and captured a village in a bayonet and hand to hand assault. Italian prisoners said fascists no longer used Valona as a base due to bombardment and were unloading at Tirmena south of Valona. Greek mopping up continued after three days of torrential rain in Tepelent with two Italian counterattacks repulsed and Italians fleeing, while reinforcements flew to Tepelent to aid hard-pressed defenders.
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Athens
Valona
Zuppiles
Ttrlonere
Tepelent
Italy
Bitslj
Yugoslavia
Public hearing tonight on highway bill funds travel ads
More than 200 delegates from 27 counties attend a public hearing at the Consistory temple to testify on HB 102 proposing a $40,000 appropriation for statewide tourist advertising. The hearing begins at 7:30 p.m. before highway committees of the House and Senate.
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Senate
Sheridan
Valley
Phillips
Blaine
Hill
Flathead
Lake
Mineral
Ravaill
Missoula
Sanders
Granite
Deer Lodge
Sliver Bowl
Gallatin
Park
Yellowstone
Rosebud
Cus
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Maggie McDonald
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