Spokane Nabs 1941 National Wool Growers Meeting
Spokane Wash was chosen to host the 1941 annual convention of the National Wool Growers Association by the executive committee. Casper Wyoming and Ogden Utah received extended invitations at the 1940 conclave, which adjourned today. The committee reappointed F R Marshall of Battfe ly a secretary treasurer of the association. A heated debate saw the group refuse to endorse federal range conservation program grants to growers, voting 124 to 11 in opposition with other resolutions continuing controversy.
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Casper
Wyo
Spokane
Wash
National
Associaton
Ogden
Utah
San Princisco
Weaver
F. R. Marshall
Batt
National Fool Growers Association
Iday
Nhy
James Aidson
Bila
Wdaho
Netherlands again refuses pleas to join war
The Netherlands rejects pressure to join the conflict and reaffirms neutrality. Foreign Minister Kelso van Kleffena tells parliament the country will defend sovereign rights and resist belligerent coercion. The vote of confidence supports a stance against joining Allied or German efforts, upholding juridical and moral neutrality.
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Netherlands
Minkar Kelso van Kleffena
Iven Yoker
Wpceth
Amine
Indra
Winatoy Chareliiil
Vanestena
Charehil Wade
League of Nations
Trike 54 Years Old Finally Ends
Chicago reports a long running strike ending after years of dispute. Abraham Toeslebaum, attorney for the Chicago Restaurant association, announced the settlement reached at the intersection of Mis Nation near the igewater Beach hotel, resolving a strike that began in 1884.
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Trike
Chicago
Thaigewater Beach Hotel
Abraham Toeslebaum
Asrocland
Germany Reported Producing Subs at Rate of One a Day
Berlin reports Germany is building one submarine daily under a high pressure program. A senior source says the first group is completed and crews will need about four weeks training before duty. Surface ships, including two 5,000 ton battleships and battlecruiser plans, are near completion.
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Germany
Berlin
Canadian government dissolves parliament for wartime election
Ottawa reports a sudden decision to call a general election amid criticism of Canada's war effort. Parliament dissolved at 5:07 PM as Premier cites heavy fighting on the western front and opposition moves to undermine patriotism. Election aimed for end of March to let the people decide government during wartime.
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Ottawa
Canada
W. L. Markenalo Ring
Mackensia
Anring
Abraham Lincoln
Two Die in Fire On Dakota Farm
Lawton North Dakota January 25 Elmer Rhodes and his daughter Shirley four perished in a fire that destroyed their farm home a quarter mile east of Lawton The blaze started when a gas cylinder on the furnace exploded Rhodes died while trying to rescue Shirley from an upstairs room Three other children and all other occupants escaped from the large farm dwelling
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Lawton
N. D
Elmer Rhodes
Bhirley
Rhodes
Mea
Record of severe cold grips North America with widespread frost
The article reports piercing cold across most of North America, with the Midwest hardest hit. Temperatures plummet to as low as 23 below in Red Oak Iowa, 20 below in Murrayville Missouri, and 17 below in Denver. Snow delays occur in upstate New York while main highways remain passable. Rain and sleet affect the Pacific coast, and Texas reports fruit damage in the Rio Grande valley. Oklahoma records a subfreezing stretch tied to a prior state record. Communities seek aid as relief workers receive requests.
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South
United States
South Atlanti
Seaboard States
Gulf
Ohio
Cincinnati
Pennsylvania
New York City
New York
Vire
Gina
Delaware
Tampa
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Miami
Heavp
Damian
Rio Grande Valley
Texas
M. J. Dorgey
University of
Red Oak
Town
Murrerilie
Lammon
Dicksron
N. Ty
Omaha
Bemidji
Minn
Forgan
Okta
Peoria
Tit
Kat City
Orenobaro
Louby
Montana highway board awards 280 266 53 in contracts
The Montana highway commission awarded nine road projects totaling 280,266.53 with bills and bids listed. One group covering Billings Pompeys Pillar and Butte Whitehall routes includes a 126 foot timber trestle over Fig Creek and multiple grading, graveling, drainage, and widening works by Union Construction and Cotlingon Dolven companies in several counties.
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Highway Board
Montana
Livingaton-Wilsal
Park Unty
Livingaton
Wil T
Milan
Billings- Pompeys Pillar Road
Yellowatone
Cotlingon-Dolven’ Company
Billings
Fig Creak
Billings-Pompeys Pillar Road
D. M
Manning
Hoshat
Butte-Whitehall
Jattermen County
Union Construction Company
Great Walls
Helena Warned by Weather Bureau of Rising Temps
Helena awoke to warmer weather with predictions of rising temperatures and partial cloudiness. Snow and precipitation lingered with two inches reported yesterday and a trace for the month. other Montana towns recorded subzero readings and scattered snowfall as weather patterns shift.
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Helena
Federal Weather Bureau
Weather Bureau
Montana
Havre
Miles
City
Katt
Mercury
Russian Attack Is Complete Failure Washington
A terse dispatch reports a failed Russian attack amid updates on U S water conservation projects. Secretary outlines a five year program funding Yellowstone River pumping and various reservoir and canal works across Wyoming and adjacent basins with multi county acreages and millions in spending.
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Washington
Mereara
Yellowstone
Sadie
Haley
Mussptehel
Minsound River
Yellowstown
Wyoming
Eden
Eden Reservoir
Tanala
Pleasant Valley
Finnish Defenders Halt Red Offensive Near Karelia
Finnish forces repel Soviet assault as Red troops push toward Ladoga region. Bitter fighting disrupts supply lines and traps in the Karelian front. Heavy casualties reported on both sides with continued artillery and winter battles. Page 2 continues coverage.
Wanton Associate 3 Given Term in Prison
In New York, Dan Wile and J. Fajtom known as the “hagman” for former Federal judge Jude Manton received nine months in prison and a $5,000 fine after pleading guilty to defrauding federal officers. The indictment charged complicity in a conspiracy to defraud government impartial services.
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New York
Dan
Iam J. Fajtom
Hagman
Jude Martin Manton
Wan
Death Claims Montana Drivers on Sundays in 1939
Montana patrol notes 31 Sunday fatalities in 1939 with ages 21 to 24 most affected. Driver ages 28 to 44 show elevated risk. 18 and younger also involved, infants spared. Open road danger highlighted by L S Mynways as patrol lists 28 and 28 county roads.
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Montana
Bony Dinger
Stairi
Mahway Patrol
Asateiday
Low C. Noedecker
Yietima
Routh
Faur
Tigheer
Allied Nazi Battle For Oil in Rumania Nearing Showdown
In Bucharest on January 25 AP reports Germany and the Allies near a showdown over Romania’s vast petroleum resources. German envoys threaten continued oil supplies as a matter of national survival, while Romanian officials press for continued shipments. Warnings of broader war in southeastern Europe surface as press and officials discuss possible implications for France, Britain, the United States, and local oil transport.
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Rumania
Bucharest
Gremany
Rumania Falta
Piper
Danibs
Harkona
Russia
Europe
Britain prepares for heavy attack in wartime mobilization
London reports Britain readying for intensified warfare as Germany plans air strikes to sever overseas supply lines. Government calls up service for February 17, including men turning 20 since last draft. The move could mobilize about 350 000 personnel for military duty, signaling expected air raids and countermeasures amid evolving wartime strategy.
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London
Germany
Americans Told To Leave Sweden
Stockholm reports the Swedish foreign office press department issued an advisory to Americans to depart Sweden amid tensions tied to a German group concentration problem. The exact details and timing were unclear, and an official could not be reached for further comment.
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Sweden
Stockholm
iFriday
Sweltah Foreign Office
Prederick A. Sterling Han
Amertrank
Leays
Rebuttal Begun in Education Hearing on University Row
Misroula Jan Orkan teed Nahar backs the Montana State university row as unions push for a quick settlement. James Z Strahani of the Montana Federation of Labor warned labor may oppose millage if the dispute isn’t resolved, with the probe marking the tenth day as President Genres Fintar Sim Mane ends testimony and a faculty group weighs the next move.
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Graham
Misroula
Jan
Orkanteed Nahar
Montana State University
Potting Yidelly
James Z. Strahani
Montana Federation of Labor
State Board of Education
Thor Clawn
Montana
Mili Lery
University of Montana
University
Riery
Sennion
Genres Fintar Sim Mane
Tranfenan
Hin
Hatigan Appointment Sparks Church Separation Protest
The National Lutheran council condemned President Roosevelt's Vatican diplomatic envoy appointment as isolation and a breach of church state separation norms. The resolution, adopted at its 23rd annual meeting, reflected concerns from about 7,000 Lutheran lay leaders across the United States.
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Hogsevelt
Vatican
Barthryn
United States
Fo Knabel
Ralph J. Leng
New York
Wo Roe
Northfield
Mion
Tries to Warm Up Engine Part of Garage Is Saved
Firemen responded to a winter garage fire in Grand Police, New Jersey, where part of the garage was saved while attempts to warm up the engine. A brief incident report notes damage limited to a section, with crews acting promptly to prevent spread.
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Jan
Inter
Japan cautious as trade treaty nears extinction
Tokyo faces unease over the expiration of the 1911 Japanese American trade treaty. Officials expect no immediate shift in relations, but fear new US economic moves in support of American interests in China. The diplomatic row with Britain over the Asama Maru continues, with Tokyo protesting British stance and awaiting Washington’s formal reply. Continued coverage on page 9.
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Japan
United States
China
Foreign Office
Tealor
Robert Tevile Craigle
Hewanapere
Washington
French Declare Another German U-Boat Is Sunk
French naval officials report the sinking of another German U boat following British claims of multiple U boat losses since the war began. A patrol ship attack was described with limited detail, while the German freighter Albert Janun was scuttled after encounters with French warships.
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Rammuniane
Albert Janun
Johnson Plans Another Comeback for Maryland Seat
In Rockville Maryland Johnson, Wolfe Jolson, and others announced his bid for the Republican nomination for representative. The seat is held by Democrat William D. Tyrone.
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Rockville
Jin
Walter Jolson
Washington
Dehnown
New
Montgomery
Westener
Lord
Repubean
William D. Tyron
Nazis Probe American Waters Reported By London Sources
Reports from reliable maritime quarters claim three German subs prowled off American shores. Details describe U-boats near Trinidad Port of Spain Aruba and oil ports. British and American authorities heightened patrols and warned of renewed submarine activity to threaten neutral shipping.
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Heish
Utihines
West
Averrien
Venemelan
Pnts
England
France
Amt
Arurican Nurberitie
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