Vital Questions Await New Congress in 1939
Dublin area suffers a new raid with a 69 mile radius from the neutral capital. Eight people injured, two houses hit, while mines dropped by parachute pose dangers near Wicklow. In Washington the new Congress convenes with Roosevelt expected to seek 10 billion dollars more for defense and major policy questions on taxation budget and anti inflation loom.
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Dublin
Polles
Washington
Roosevelt
House
Senate
Garner
Rose
Parachute evac fails as bomber crash kills crew in Texas
In Big Spring Texas a navy patrol bomber carrying two men bailed out after a fierce storm. One victim died after leaping at 17,000 feet while three others were injured. The body of W. F. Percich was found in a field near Ackerly. Remaining crew members, including Lieut Hanson and co pilot R B Clarke, survived.
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Big Spring
Texas
Rajioman A. M. Perry
W. F. Perci¢h
Mathinist
Mats
Ackerly
L. J. Hughes
Machinist
H. B. Neff
F. Reche
Lieut. M. Hanson
Navy
R. B. Clarke
Naval Reserve
Nazis Send Flying Corps in Attempt To Pull Italy Out
Rome January 2 Germany reinforced Italian air forces to aid in attacking Greece in Albania and British forces in north Africa. The move signals intensified Axis air action in the Mediterranean while Italy recalls air units from Britain. Foreign observers see potential attacks on the Greeks and renewed German efforts against the Allied front.
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Flying Corps
Italy
Rome
Albania
North
Africa
Britain
Mediterranean
la Tribuna
Rais Gir
Greeta
Turkey
London
Layoro Fascista
Germany
Raids on Britain Lighter but Damages Still Reported
German air force targeted a town in South Wales with a night fire bomb attack while raids on Britain remained on a lighter scale. Welsh casualties were not expected to be heavy and property damage described as comparatively light. London issued an early alert with anti aircraft guns and a sit clear before midnight. Western and southwestern towns also reported small raids.
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Dublin
Irish Defense Department
Ely
Ennisherry
County Wicklow
e@aperia
Britain
London
Wales
England
R A F retaliates with city raid as fire attacks resume
London reports a new British bombing raid along the French coast with flare signals and muffled blasts. German targets between Calais and Boulogne suffer, while Bremen's Focke Wulf plant and a large oil refinery sustain major damage. The attack caps a wave of incendiaries and high explosives, described as partial retaliation for London's fire raid.
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New York
Bermuda
London
Straits
Dover
Calais
Boulogne
Cap Gris Nez
RALF
Air Ministry
Bremen
German
North Sea
Focke-Wulf
Alt Ministry
Deutsche Vacuum Oil
Germany
Holland
Zuider Zee
Proposed Monetary Changes Stir Capitol Debate
Washington report on January 2 notes the Wille House remaining non-committal to the federal reserve system plan to reform monetary and banking laws. Congress splits on devaluing the dollar and tighter bank controls, with lawmakers like Townsend and Rankin voicing strong support and opposition amid calls to curb gold purchases and abolish the board.
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Washington
Wille House
Federal Reserve System
Capitol HI
Stephen Earry
Reserve System
Congress
Roosevelt
White Houre
Treasury
Menator Townsend
St. del
Senate
Rankin
Miss
Inhouse
Reserve
United States
Rep
Patman
Texas
Germans Claim Air Superiority Over Britain in 1940
Berlin reports the German high command claims air force superiority over the RAF in bombs dropped during the last half of 1940 and says 3,900,000 tons of British shipping were sunk. It asserts 2,041 will prove the battle against Britain and notes extensive attacks on English harbors and London.
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Berlin
Gierman High Command
R.A.F
Britain
England
R.A.P
Ugland
British Isles
London
Navy
Air Force
State Senators and Representatives Begin Arriving
The vanguard of Montana's 27th legislature arrived in Helena preparing for 60 days of sessions. Early arrivals included Jack Campbell Missoula and L M Clayvtom Roosevelt with other lawmakers expected Friday and Saturday. Final preparations at the statehouse included janitors setting up offices and telephones as staff and positions are decided for the upcoming lawmaking period.
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Montana
27Th Legislative Assembly
Fen
Jack Campbell
Missoula
Sec
L. M. Clayvtom
Roosevelt
FP L. Robinson
Phillips
E. F. McQnitty
Wheatland
Howard Hazelbaker
Lake
Senate
House
Ntn
Statehouse
Gelling Varius
Tooms
Chu Jclerke
Plater
Postal Receipts Show Yearly Gains for Helena Office
Postmaster J. T. Wins announced gains in postal receipts for the previous year. The 1940 calendar year at the Helena office totaled 240,772 dollars with 9 cents, reflecting a rise from 1938 figures. A separate 1959 comparison shows a total of 224,618 dollars with a 316,151.29 increase over prior totals.
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J. T. Wins
Helena
Britain seeks more U S destroyers for Atlantic convoy duty
London reports Britain urgently requests additional United States destroyers for convoy defense and anti-submarine patrols to shield Atlantic routes. British circles note talks of a working agreement to shift U S ships to South American and Pacific routes, freeing British merchants for the Atlantic.
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London
Britain
United States
America
Lord Wallfax
Washington
Lord Woolton
United State
South American
Pacific
Atlantic
Helena reports no traffic deaths in 1940
Helena police report 1940 saw zero traffic fatalities in city limits after a six year low, citing careful driving and vigilant traffic direction. The last fatality in Helena occurred July 18 1939 involving Marshall Buzz Kelley. Statewide 142 traffic fatalities were recorded in 1940 with many Helena injuries minor.
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Helena
Marshall Buzz Kelley
Montana
Poplar
Homer Phillips
Kelley
Floyd Shepherd
Martyn Barloga
Pabdlic
Cioloret
War Department outlines progress in national defense program
Washington reports foundation stones laid to make the country a great arsenal of democracy and detail on the $1.137 billion emergency defense drive. Fifty seven projects on time or ahead, but housing delays push induction back for 75,090 National Guard members. Weather and strikes slowed transports and construction.
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Washington
Congress
War Department
Aar Department
Robert P. Patterson
May
House Military Committee
Vinson
U S Army Planes Arrive in Hawaii
Honolulu January 2 The Star bulletin reports twelve VP-11 bombers arrived from the coast Tuesday noon after a nonstop flight Confirmation was not forthcoming in naval circles
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Honolulu
The
Star Bulletin
Helena Chamber Plans Exceptional Annual Dinner Program
The Helena Chamber of Commerce announced an engaging program for its annual dinner at the Placer hotel next Thursday at 6 30. Guest of honor E G Leipheimer Montana Standard editor will discuss Montana s resources and problems. Gov Meel Sem Ford will speak briefly. committee members Fred Heinecke and John G Reitsch helped arrange features. Members are urged to reserve at the Chamber office.
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Helena
Tipling
Ford
Meel Sem
Fred Heinecke
John G. Reitsch
Chamber of Commerce
Dinger
British forces advance 75 miles into Libya near Tobruk
Cairo reports British mechanized forces pushing 75 miles past the Libyan border toward Tobruk, with Royal Air Force strikes on Bardia and Derna. The plan is unclear amid weather constraints and heavy resistance. Tobruk defenses are being strengthened as British focus shifts from Bardia after 17 days of siege.
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Cairo
Egypt
Ferpilan
Wallan
Tobruk
Bardia
R.A
Mediterranean
Libyan
Derna
Tmimi
Gazala
R.A.F
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Eden
David Margesson
Chicago
Anthony Eden
Capt
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House Naval Committee
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Hawaii
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