Real Hitler Attitude Toward War on Finland Questioned
By Kirkell Simpson Associated Press writer discusses German press claims of an inevitable Russian victory in Finland. The piece argues Germany may prefer ending the RussoFinnish conflict by negotiation to avoid a three front war, fearing Soviet dominance of the Baltic and threat to German economic influence. Continued on Page 2.
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Blizzard Maroons Hundreds in Texas Panhandle Rescue
A sudden flash blizzard trapped travelers and stranded at least 20 people near Tahoka, 86 miles south of Lubbock, as Army trucks delivered medicines blankets and food. Authorities feared for about 100 school children as rain-slicked highways closed and crews worked through massive drifts to reach victims. Continued on Page 2.
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Texas
Panhandle
Tahoka
Mallown
Here
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Vilpuri
Bayon
RWG
Rory Pont
Industrial recession to be halted soon says 19 Bureau
Washington reports a generally optimistic Bureau of Agricultural Economics outlook predicting a near term halt to the industrial downturn. It says the decline was caused by wartime speculations, would aid in better output distribution, and should not impair consumer demand or prices, with no start of a lasting slump.
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Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Enid
Bureau
Grandmother in N J Has 33rd Grandchild Record
In Paterson New Jersey a baby born on Valentine's Day to Mrs Pater Cer Ha and John Oliva weighs six pounds fourteen ounces. The child’s father is Je 20. The baby’s great grandmother is 63 and the family notes a 33rd grandchild milestone.
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N. J. Ferra
John Oliva
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Young Republican Clubs Forming Across Montana
Missoula Feb 25 Young Republican clubs will be organized in all Montana counties announced by Winfield F Page state president. Many counties already have functioning clubs, with plans to form groups in other areas in the next 60 days. Montana Young Republicans will be represented at a regional Spokane conference to map the 1940 campaign with delegates from Montana Idaho Washington and Oregon expected to attend.
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Montana
Winfield F. Page
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Pogs
Monitana
Idaho
Washington
Oregon
Great Falls Jury 10 Sit Again on Monday
Great Falls officials indicate the federal grand jury will resume Saturday’s work on Monday as warrants on any indictments are not expected until hearings wrap up. Members booked hotels for the weekend and notified families the inquiry would extend beyond today.
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Great Falls
Federal Grand Jury
President Roosevelt to Inspect Panama Canal Defenses
President Roosevelt aboard the Tuscaloosa with Lang and Jouett headed to the Panama Canal Zone to review Atlantic side defenses and consult with General Von Toorhle and other authorities. Watson indicated further details would follow, as the fleet sailed from Pensacola through Caribbean waters amid calm seas and hot weather.
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Watson
Nore Gatlow
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Pacific
Farley Sets Date for Democratic National Convention
Political developments unfold as James A. Farley picks July 25 for the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Senator Wheeler says he will not seek a primary where Roosevelt’s name appears, and petitions move to place Roosevelt on the Nebraska ballot. Wheeler hints he will enter primaries with Roosevelt on the ballot. Taft plans to skip Wisconsin.
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Chicago
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Nelec
Missing Alaskan Plane Sighted Near Mountains
Aerial searchers located the missing plane of Benton W. Davis in the mountains east of Anchorage. Reports say a searching flare showed the plane and smoke, marking Davie who has been missing since yesterday morning near Valder, with rescuers en route overland.
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Steve) Davie
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Cry of piracy sent up by Berlin heads
Berlin reports a Nazi press reaction to the British attack on the German steamer Altmark. Hitler’s Volkischer Beobachter condemns the act as a new paradigm in war policy and technique. Berlin papers urge accountability while the Berliner Tageblatt notes the memory of German sailors who died will fuel demands for expiation.
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Altmark
Glessingfjord Preesents
Adolf Hitler
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England
Greater Germany
Zeltung
Colorado to vote on Prohibition by county option
Colorado residents will vote next November on returning to prohibition under county option. W A Geily, county superintendent, announced plans to seek official wording from the secretary of state. The proposal would ban liquor sales beginning July 1, 1941 in counties voting for the amendment. Dry counties could vote in later elections to restore sales if petitioned with required signatures.
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Colorado Residenia
Prokiithen
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Lateran
Garner Asked to Talk in Missoula
Vice President John N. Garner was invited to speak at the Montana law school association April banquet in Missoula. Arnold Olsen of Malte, association president, announced the invitation and said between 309 and 400 Montana lawyers would attend.
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John N. Garner
Montana Watveralty Law School Association
Arnold Olsen
Malte
Device to Detect Gas Found During Cancer Study
Baltimore, Beh. 17. A radical new gas detecting device, part of cancer research at Johns Hopkins University, is described. Based on electroscopic principles, devised by A. Herman Pfund, it is exceptionally sensitive, detecting one part in a million in air. The unit can operate automatically and transmit analyses over long distances by electricity. potential use in mines and tunnels is noted.
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Baltimore
John
Alsace
Carl H Erickson Acquitted of Murder Charge
Chicago report says Carl H Erickson was acquitted tonight of murdering a friend in an alleged attempt to pull off the perfect crime. The jury returned the verdict in criminal court.
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Chicago
Carl
Ericksom
Bia
Criminal Court
State Finland Relief Fund total reaches eight thousand dollars
Campaign chairman Inter Brown reports to date eight thousand dollars has been transmitted to Herbert Hoover for Finland relief. He notes large gifts from communities across Montana, with several counties and groups contributing as the drive continues.
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Finnie Relief Fund
Inter Brown
Atate
Heaid
Finland
Herbert Hoover
Brown Sali Dors
Atate Chaireman
Karinett
World Lodge of
Helena
Lewistown
Kiks Lige
Tradesamt Labor Council
ASO
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Ennpatan
Moniang
Brown
Antheir Inn
Near East Move Rumors Spark Debate On Allied Role
Rumors in a 1915 era dispatch suggest Australian and New Zealand troops may be sent to the Sinai region to guard the Suez Canal. Analysts dispute the claims, calling them speculative and noting shifting rumors as the Western Front persists.
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New Zealand
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Lamey Announces Run for Governor Oversees Race
Wavee Feb 17 DP Arthur autey a prominent Harentinmney and current chairman of the Dema spatie State Control commiites announces he will seek nom ination for paxerwar in the midernatorial contest. The 47 year old native Montinani, active in the Iaatn Chamber of Commerce, was educated in Havre public schools and the University of Michigan. He served in the marines in France during WWI and is a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars and other veteran groups.
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Desperate Altmark Rescue In Fierce Baltic Action
London reports a British destroyer crewed by 300 Britons freed prisoners from the Nazi ship Altmark after a furious boarding in icy Norwegian waters. German guards were repelled, casualties occurred, and the Altmark was left rammed and damaged as rescue actions continued.
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Drake
Nelson
WM. S. Cosasck
al Lewat
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Mimark
Abd Parce
Altmark
Boarding Aboard Abmark Echoes Buccaneer Days Fading War
A chaotic account from Tandon on February 17 describes last night's boarding aboard the Abmark with a boarding party storming the deck. Weapons flashed as sailors engaged German destroyers near the Coasack. The action included the Cossack destroyer and the Broke leading to a German surrender after a tense exchange.
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Ewan
Ona Sraman
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Heardecs
Russian army drives toward Viipuri amid heavy fighting
Moscow dispatch says Soviet forces pound the Finnish Mannerheim line and push toward Viipuri with claims of Saluio station capture and near eight miles gained in one day. Communiques describe Finnish retreat and villages set on fire as battles intensify along the Karelian front.
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Vna
Viipuri
Inday
Saluio
Red Army
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Salulo
Clark Will Seek 10 Block Navy Measure Pending Farm Action
Missouri Senator Clark plans to block further Senate action on the 985 million dollar navy appropriation until the chamber weighs the 717 million dollar farm bill. He criticizes House cuts as insufficient and signals possible reductions in defense spending if more is needed for the farm program as both measures undergo consideration by a Senate appropriations subcommittee.
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Washington
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Chanther
Missouri
House
Rannvelt
Appropriations Sun Committee
Finnish Volunteers Will Be Speeded Up
A Swedish radio bulletin said intensification of the Finn volunteer movement in Sweden may be expected soon. The announcer noted Swedish policy would reverse possible aid for Finland, except military interference.
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Sweden
Finland
Interrestea
Helena to Send Delegation to Civic Dinner in Butte
Helena chamber plans a large delegation to a Montana Council of the Chamber of Commerce meeting in Butte. Key speakers include Ansonia Copper Mining official and others from Helena committees. Attendees expected to join a program announced by local civic groups for the Sunday evening event.
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