New All-Out Raid on London Fails to Endorse Lease-Loan Bill
Washington on January 11 the administration neared a senate majority to back a measure giving President Roosevelt power to ship war supplies to nations resisting aggressors. Eight committee members favored, four opposed, four undecided, with two seats to be filled. The house plans to act Monday to resolve committee jurisdiction. The military panel urged control, while Bloom’s foreign affairs group claimed proper routing. Speaker Rayburn predicted House approval, but a fierce senate battle loomed as Wheeler led opposition efforts.
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President Confident Loan Bill Will Pass in Congress
President Roosevelt, at Hyde Park home, expressed confidence that Congress would approve the administration bill to authorize ending or leasing war equipment to Britain and other democracies. aides report he rests on word of Democratic congressional readers and White House officials say passage is expected.
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Bill May Extend Power to Seize Foreign Vessels
Washington lawmakers debated a Britain aid bill and concluded it would empower President Roosevelt to seize foreign merchant ships in American ports and hand them to Britain if needed for national defense. About 266 vessels were tied up in U S ports on January 1 as Britain and Axis powers eyed the issue.
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Tanada to construct bases on route to Alaska
Ottawa reports Canada plans a series of air bases between the U S border and Alaska to provide a safe year round air route for American pursuit planes. Bases built by Canada will be open to U S military use and will accommodate the largest bombers with a radio beam to cover the route.
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Bulgaria to be forced to permit passage of Nazis
Sofia reports a government member in parliament argues Bulgaria must open doors if a great power demands passage for Nazi troops toward Greece and the Dardanelles. The deputy says neutral states’ policies depend on military moves by the great powers, while officials stress peacetime policy. Premier Philott’s forthcoming speech expected to clarify the stance.
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Fast Pace Set in First Week of Legislature
Montana's 27th legislative assembly accelerates with eight bills one joint resolution and one memorial in the House and a bill plus four resolutions in the Senate. Veterans credit quicker action to trimming debate on employment and staffing. Speaker Strommel to announce full committee lists to press ahead next week.
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Geneva Sees Five Air Raid Alarms In 24 Hours
Five air raid alarms were sounded in Geneva yesterday and early today, a record for any Swiss city. Unidentified planes were seen over the western border, with the fifth alarm at 12:20 a.m. The reports said planes were passing toward Italy and back, and nearby Turin in northern Italy was being bombed per Bern reports.
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Postal Receipts Set Record for Last Year
Washington reports postal revenues reached 766,043,626 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1940, a gain of 21,850,276 over 1939. Expenses exceeded receipts by 40,784,258, but the department posted a net surplus of 18,609,036 after credits for free mail to members of Congress and government agencies.
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Germany Gathers Russian Raw Materials Yet Again
Berlin reports a fresh economic accord with Russia increases raw material shipments to Germany while Germany provides industrial machinery to Russia. The deal aims to offset British blockade effects and sustain Germany during possible conflicts with the United States. Details on quantities remain undisclosed.
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North Carolina Battleship to be Commissioned April 11
Washington reports the 35000 ton battleship North Carolina will be placed in full commission on April 11, completing months ahead of schedule. The vessel is the first American battleship to be commissioned in 17 years and is expected to join the fleet in July.
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Italians Claim Successes in New Attack on British Sea Forces
Italian and German air units mounted a joint attack in the Mediterranean near Sicily claiming hits on an aircraft carrier, a cruiser, a second carrier, and a destroyer. The German high command credited two warship hits while Italian reports emphasized that all Italian planes returned safely and noted British resistance near a convoy bound for Egypt.
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Tobruk siege continues as Graziani holds back relief moves
British forces press into Tobruk with troops and heavy artillery under air cover while Italian commander Graziani refrains from sending reinforcements. The siege enters its fourth day with limited fighting beyond artillery exchanges and patrol activity on the Derma road.
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Helena Man Badly Injured In Auto Crash North Of Helena
Hugh Ingersoll of Helena sustained critical injuries including a skull compression and probable skull fracture after his car swerved off the highway four miles north of Helena and struck a culvert. The vehicle traveled about 150 feet in the ditch before stopping. Patrolman Henry Helf and bystander Robert Sloan assisted, and the Opp and Conrad ambulance carried him to St Peter's Hospital.
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Montana Republicans Hear Leaders at Victory Dinner
A capacity Montana GOP crowd at the Placer hotel heard state and national figures including Lieutenant Governor Ernest T. Eaton and Wendell L. Willkie at a Victory Dinner hosted by State Young Republicans. Gov. Sam Ford sent a illness note while Eaton urged harmonious Senate action and solid Montana administration plans.
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Woman dies aiding hurt boy after sleigh crash
Balispell, Jan 11. Mrs C A Weaver, a farm woman seven miles south of town, died after helping Gerald McWilliams and the boy was in critical condition from internal injuries. Slippery roads and dense fog caused the collision between a farm car and a horse drawn sleigh. Mrs Weaver was crushed between bumpers while aiding the injured boy. Patrolman Ray Bryan cited fog and slick roads as factors.
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Duke of Windsor Visits Miami Air Show Briefly
In Miami on January 11 the Duke of Windsor, Bahamas governor, arrived to a 45 minute pause in the mid winter air show drawing about 10 000 onlookers. He left by plane after a two hour stay and did not address political questions. The crowd cheered his remarks at the embassy in Washington and reporters noted his amphibian aircraft and a dissatisifed stunt pilot cut short a routine.
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