House Approves Britain’s Large Arms Commitment In Europe
London reports that the house of commons backed Britain's major role in the arms race as Prime Minister Chamberlain warned it could lead to a bank failure of every European nation. Defense talks with France and Britain stress unity while plans to double defense spending loom, and sentiment questions the use of an expeditionary force. The article notes amendments on governor powers and state governance in Montana as parallel political moves unfold.
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London
House of Commons
Britain
Chamberlain
Europe
Aguicultre
Martison
Baron Chatfield
Brien
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Fia
Honoon
Morrison
Touk
Banler
Aurel
Naval Maneuvers Reframe West Hemisphere Defense
A naval briefing clarifies that current maneuvers are not defending the Panama Canal or Caribbean waters. The exercise broadens focus to a wider sweep from the South Atlantic coast toward South America amid questions about regional defense duties.
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Maami
Jaly
Hecchtent Roowselt
Macallysinphagerd
Lefensa Eaklent
Atlantic
South America
Grass Board Bill Favored by Senators
The Senate voted to consider a Grass Board Bill amid debate on adding a representative from Lake Points to the lower house. Rep Drower is the only county nominee. the measure faced opposition and was sent back to committees for further study.
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Lake Points
Eenath
KML
France to Recognize Insurgent Spain Regime Unconditionally
France plans full recognition of the Burgos nationalist regime in Spain. Paris would drop demands for republican surrender and refrain from pacts with Germany or Italy in return for recognition. French authorities also consider releasing nationalist prisoners and returning battle matériel seized from fleeing government forces.
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Partie
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Hurgas
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Georges Thetrous
Iran
Algouit
Burgos
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Beltish
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Aralleh
Manuel Arana
Wrk
France
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Ims Peat
Honnet
Germany
Leon Berard
Berlolfielal Euvoy
Catalonia
Helena Washington Dayclosures in Helena
All federal state county and city offices in Helena will be closed for Washingtons birthday. Most stores will close. The state senate convenes at 9 30 and the house at 10. Helena High School and public elementary schools will run on normal schedule.
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Representatives
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Vatican Elects Political Pope Warning Drawn by Fascist Press
Vatican City February 23 AP Speculation on papal succession unfolds with fascist press warning against a politically minded pope. Commentators name Italian or Portuguese candidates from cardinals ready to debate religious focus, while conclave scheduled for March 1 with 62 cardinals expected to vote. Cardinal O Connell Boston and others have not yet arrived.
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Raharto Parinacel
Mremier
Grand Connell
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Turin
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Federal Inquiry Into Nazi Rally Demanded by Legion
New York February 21 a federal investigation of a Nazi rally at Madison Square Garden was urged by an American Legion official. Police stopped outside groups. one minor scuffle occurred with a Jewish youth stepping onto the platform. Col Lewin Lande, Legion commander, pressed for the federal inquiry.
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Lewin Lande
American Legion
Plane crash during naval training kills two Montanans
A gulf fog disrupted a 12 ship training flight near Pensacola Florida causing two deaths and eight planes damaged. Deut. G F Presset of Rio de Janeiro and Dent Norman M Ostergren of Montana died when their planes crashed near Sorry Field. One student survived. radio failure left others unable to bail out safely. Parachutes saved six others. U.S. Navy graduate Uater from Fort Meade Montana, 26, formerly of Straub, Dion, and attended Was School at Fierat Faith before entering the Academy. He married Felons Figen of Martinez at Long Beach on June 7 1937. Continued on Page 2.
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Anmliaehons
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Afont
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Martinere
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Heroine of Nine Saves 2 Sisters, May Die Herself
A woman named Mnaniosa in Cole Feb gi 1497 saved her two sisters Tita 6 and Viola from a fire at an Aldana home. She sustained burns to part of her body and face while rescuing them and is in serious condition at a hospital.
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Zeng
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Totti
Debate on Presidential Powers as Commander of Army Navy
Washington February 21 The debate over presidential authority as commander in chief of the army and navy intensifies. Senator Nye argues for mandatory civilian approval of long war plans while fears arise of constitutional overreach. The discussion touches on wartime powers, nominations, and potential use of a special corps to France. (Continued on page 2)
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Navy
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Roosevelt
California Girl Returns Safely To Her Parents
A California girl named Annie Loulko Sweitzer returned safely to her parents Dagailona and Townsend Dayte after an abduction incident last Sunday. Dayte expressed intent to harm the man accused, Davin, who admitted attempting to attack the child twice in an Indio California auto cabin before authorities detained him at Winterhaven. Chief Charles Kelley reported the sit‑down statement by Davin.
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Charles Kelley
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Daughtey
Taxpayers Demand Refund Over State College Support
A group of Montana students painted a large sign on campus challenging state college funding. They claim county taxes paid last year totaled 61.78 for Montana state college and its branches and call for a refund if funds went to other services. The campaign ties to beliefs that rising enrollment and overcrowding require a larger appropriation, though college officials were not available for comment.
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Montane Reais College
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British Station Bombed by Japs Nine Are Killed
Hongkong February 21 report on the bombing of a railroad station near the boundary of the British colony. Nine people killed including a British Indian constable, with thousands of refugees fleeing. a railway car demolished and a mixed passenger freight train narrowly escaped. Governor Sir Geoffrey Northcote to urge a protest with Japanese officials.
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Reuters
Britieh Bows Agency
Bir Geoffrey
Ingentiante
NEW SHANGHAI AFFAIR BRINGS JAPAN THREAT
Violence erupts in Shanghai International Settlement as a patrol attack kills a policeman and a sergeant. Victims were Chinese police. attackers fled into Japanese territory. Foreign observers doubt Japan would seize the settlement, though risk remains high. Forces opposing the unrest are drawn from local efforts and foreign guards.
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Runnin
Singapore Road
At a Knoxville crash a man breaks one leg on impact
A Knoxville man in a motor vehicle crash breaks one leg after the collision and then fractures only one bone further as bystanders note his injuries. The report mentions multiple names and fragments but confirms a single leg fracture.
Critic Will Open Fire On Guam Phase
Washington debates the 53.8 million naval air base program as critics attack a Guam seaplane outpost. Democrats and Republicans duel over defense strategy amid fears of provoking war. Vinson warns fortifying the tiny island 1,500 miles from Tokyo could be vital to U.S. defense.
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House
Guam
Vinson
Bowen Naval Committee
Export-Import Bank Bill Heads to Senate Action
The House approved the Export-Import Bank bill by 311 to 77 amid clashes over war fears and antiagency sentiment. The measure would extend the bank’s authority to June 30, 1941 and cap outstanding loans at 100,080,008 dollars with Democratic leadership guiding the process.
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Ralaing
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Tomas
Trailblazers Reach Donations for Commerce Chamber Drive
Tara Carlson reports strong support as 28 of 101 prospects increase chamber member donations. Total last night 2157.50 versus 1215 last year. Twenty five Trailblazers led by Carlson canvassed Friday aiming 10000 for general expenses, followed by guides and wagoners seeking 6000 for activation.
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