Fight reports rise from Bucharest amid Balkan tensions
A diplomatic dispatch from Bucharest cites civilian and military casualties following street fighting in the capital. Reports claim a German general staff officer was shot dead in Bucharest and a Nazi expeditionary force of about 200000 men is poised to move, with authorities noting uncertain confirmations and ongoing police inquiries.
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Belgrade
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Belgrade News
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Aafe
British Drive On in Eritrea as Italians Retreat
Cairo, Jan. 20. British desert forces press the campaign in Eritrea driving Italians from towns like Tesashiel and Sabderat and pushing toward Kassala. Two Italian divisions including blackshirt battalions are said routed around Kassala, with about 2000 casualties reported. RAF raids supported ground advances toward Italian positions near Tessene and Massaua.
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Tesashel
Sabderat
Repeal of Primary Election Law Will Be House Proposal
Montana legislators will consider repealing the 1912 primary election law and return to a convention system for nominating party candidates. Rep. E G Toomey of Lewis and Clark announced the bill and an accompanying proposal patterned after Colorado law. The plan would let every county elector participate in conventions if desired, with county, district, and state conventions for respective candidate levels. The measure followed a brief afternoon session and drew no debate. (Continued on Page 2)
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BE. G. Toomey
Lewis and Clark
Toomey
Colorado
Italians in Air Raid on Athens Zone
Athens reports sharp dog fight with British warplanes over the city. One Italian bomber was shot down and another damaged, while the raiding formation was repelled. Civilian casualties and some home wreckage noted. Rome radio hinted Athens would be spared if Rome was not bombed.
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Rome
State Department may withhold reports on Kennedy and Bullitt
Washington dispatch notes reliable sources say the State Department will refuse to release diplomatic reports from Joseph Kennedy and William Bullitt. The issue ties to debates over lend lease aid to Britain and how much public access is allowed to prewar communications.
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William C. Bullitt
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France
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Senate
House
Montana Senate Holds Secret Executive Session After Heated Debate
The Montana Senate convened a one hour ten minute executive session with heated remarks and a secrecy pledge. On motion by Sen. F F Harney the chamber cleared itself and barred non members from the discussion. Senator Haynes called the session serious and refused to reveal its topic stating it would defeat the purpose of the motion. The sergeant at arms cleared the press and gallery and later visitors to the house were asked to leave the building. No action was discussed beyond the session itself.
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F. F. Harney
Rosebud
Rosebud County
House
State Democratic Leaders to Speak At Banquet Here
Attorney General John W. Bonnet chosen as chief speaker for a statewide Democratic banquet to be held at the Placer hotel by the Lewis and Clare Young Democrats Thursday at 6 30 PM. Prominent speakers include EB Stromnes, Arthur F. Lamey, Hugh Lemire, with Mrs. B T Martin as a guest. Procedural details and decorated program plans accompany advance registrations signaling broad attendance.
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Lewis and Clare Young Democrats
Tim Conway
EB. J. Stromnes
Great Falls
House of Representatives
Arthur F. Lamey
Billings
Democratic Central Committee
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The
Young Democrats
Lnvent
Ray
Jews Pay Extra Tax For Inferiority in Germany
Berlin dispatch reports a decree in evening papers ordering Jews in Germany to pay an additional 1 percent tax on gross income to compensate for their perceived social inferiority. Nazis view any equal taxation as offensive, equating Jews with social equals.
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Berlin
Germany
Wife of British Leader Dies in Wales Home
Dame Margaret Lloyd George, wife of Prime Minister David Lloyd George, died in Criccieth Wales at 75 after a long illness and a broken journey from Churt Surrey. Doctors warned the premier might not reach the bedside in time for the funeral. Her aim in more than 52 years of marriage was to provide a peaceful domestic atmosphere for his work and rest.
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Margaret Lloyd George
David Lloyd George
Criccieth
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Parade of Troops Brightens Roosevelt Inauguration Scene
Washington January 20 The inaugural parade short but picturesque. Steel tipped lines of marching men cavalry tanks and armored cars rolled along Pennsylvania Avenue to the White House in honor of President Roosevelts third term. Military units dominated with Civilian Conservation Corps National Youth Administration and Work Projects Administration civilians. High officials led by General George C Marshall marched with bands and cadets naval midshipmen coast guard academies and marine corps formations in a ceremonial salute to the new administration.
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Roosevell
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National Youth Administration
Work Projects Administration
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Navy
George C. Marshall
Capitol
White House
Thousands Prepare for Part in Large Army War Game
Rostov Jan 20 Thousands of air pilots Legionnaires telephone operators and debutantes join a four day army air defense test against an imagined enemy air invasion of the northeastern United States. Boston and New York are key in a 18000 square mile observation network with 10000 spotters on 650 rooftops ready to alert coastwise defenders within a second. Bombers reportedly will come from Langley Field Virginia.
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Rostov
Laigley Field
Agreement in Laur Quarrel at Factory 15 Expected
San Diego Calif Jan 20 Agreement one labor contract by Ryan aeronautical company and the C S United Automobile Workers before the union strike deadline tomorrow was predicted to final by a municipal negotiator. Wage issue apparently was the lone obstacle to settlement.
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Ryan Aeronautical Company
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United Automobile Workers
Cin
Hunt for Lost Plane Appears Unavaili ng
Hope of finding the seven occupants of a missing army bomber alive was fading as McChord field weather hampered the hunt. Thirty three planes returned to base without sight of wreckage four days after takeoff toward California.
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McChord Id
McChord Field
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Japan Soviet fisheries accord renewed for Far East waters
Moscow dispatch reports Soviet Russia and Japan renewing a fisheries agreement after the prior pact expired in December. The new pact permits Japanese workers to operate in the Far Eastern seas, extending fisheries cooperation between the two nations.
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Japan
Roosevelt Repeats Oath of Office in Capitol Inauguration
President Franklin D. Roosevelt repeats the presidential oath for the third time as about 75 000 spectators fill Capitol Plaza on a cold sunny day. He declares the era devoted to protecting democracy and its integrity amid great perils, with the ceremony conducted under a Corinthian columned stand and including the presence of Vice President Wallace and other dignitaries.
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Turner
Washington
Franklin D. Roosevelt
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Capitol
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Diplomatic Corps
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Wallace
Mr. Roosevelt
John N. Garner
Inaugural Address of President Roustvelt Found
The Meleua Infiependent notes that the inaugural address of President Roustvelt will be printed on Page 10 of this issue, guiding readers to the official text and context of the new administration.
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Japanese Leader Hopes US Keeps Peace in World Crisis
Foreign Minister Yosuke Matsuoka told the Japanese diet that Japan, Germany, and Italy aim for a new world order if given time and urged the United States to use effort to ease the looming civilization crisis. He warned that a US-Japan war could trigger a downfall of modern civilization and outlined Japan’s plan to boost self sufficiency and national defense amid embargoes since 1929. Trade talks were under way with French Indo China and the Netherlands East Indies on oil and other urgent issues.
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Tan
Yosuke Matsuoka
Japan
Germany
Italy
United States
Matsuoka
Greater East Asia
Netherlands East Indies
Attitude of British upon Great Speech
London reports the British press hailed Roosevelt's inaugural address as a landmark broadcast. The Times called it one of the most impressive American broadcasts heard in Britain, while the Daily Telegraph predicted the speech would become historic as a decisive American spirit declaration. The Daily Herald lauded the speech as a worldwide symbol of democracy, likening it to Lincoln's Gettysburg Address.
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Daily Telegraph
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the Herald
Getwsburg
Arthourke Rumbles Through New England
A strong earth tremor centered near Center Qesipee New Hampshire was felt within a 20 mile radius tonight. The 17th aftershocks were heard along with a roaring sound extending 20 miles east to Cornish Massachusetts and 26 miles north to North Conway New Hampshire. No damage was reported.
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North Conway
Volunteer Guards Detained At Roosevelt Inauguration
Police and Secret Service rounded up two self styled guardians of the press near the White House as Roosevelt returned from the capitol inaugural ceremonies. One man wore a veterans uniform claiming to guard the president while armed with a loaded revolver. He was taken to a mental ward for observation. A second man with a sword waved it over the crowd shouting protective phrases before also being escorted away.
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