11 Jul 1941
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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1941
Page
1
Washington July 10 The House approved most amendments to the selective service act including a provision granting deferment to men 28 or older on July 4 while striking out sweeping strike control clauses. Final vote on the draft package was 944 to 17 with close margins on the labor provisions.
President Roosevelt urged Congress to approve temporary promotions of 37 officers to major general or brigadier general. Twelve would become major generals aged 51 to 61, averaging 55 years five months. the rest, aged 41 to 55, would be brigadier generals. Promotions reflect merit and youth, aligning US ranks with Britain and Germany. Brig. Gen. Lewis H. Brereton, at 51, would be the youngest major general.
Report from Camp Robinson Arkansas where Maj Gen R K Truman scolds a barefoot private. the soldier explains he has never worn shoes. At Scott Field veterans endure 98 degree heat in the post library as the temperature soars to 106 with wilted paper and buckled floors. Steam vents from the drinking fountain as troops hurry to leave.
Montana teachers received 21000 in interest for the fiscal year ended June 20 as the retirement system’s warnings were sufficient. R W Harper, executive secretary, said the board now holds 942000 plus interest in teachers' savings accounts accumulated over four years. Aboard chair Elizabeth Treland noted mailings to more than 6000 teacher-members have begun with completions next week. Horatio Alger trail imagery marks the report and a note on a worker at Camp San Luis Obispo.
An authorized spokesman reported Aachen cathedral in Brooks Field Texas suffered bomb damage during last night air raids. The historic site, also known as Kaiserdom, housed Charlemagne’s tomb and was used for cadet instruction in instrument flying under simulated combat conditions. Trainees learned that flying 300 feet underground is possible, according to the guide.
London July 16 AP The British government promised to press Berlin with more U S and British bombers as critics in the House of Commons assailed weapon shortages and disuse of American planes. Lieut Col J T C Manne-Hraba zon, minister for aircraft production, said raids on Berlin would be far heavier than the London blitz. Moore-Brabazon pledged fuller use of American bombers arriving by air and later warned of “child’s play” raids on Berlin. Artillery Captain James Henderson Stewart attacked Bevin over munition supply and blamed delays for British troops being without arms. He recalled Crete escapee Trent Rupert Arnold Brabwer and urged action to stop shortages in the Middle East.
Eleven French warships and allied forces from Beirut fled siege in the Lebanese capital and entered Alexandretta harbor in Turkey. All crews were interned including the Syrian fleet vice admiral. Additional French ships aboard en route. British patrols did not attempt seizure at sea. Ankara circles doubtful the vessels will be returned to Vichy gear or pressed into Allied service.
Senator Taft charged the administration with secrecy over plans for a naval air base in northern Ireland, alleging American workers were unaware of such development. He linked the Iceland occupation to aggressive moves, noting a private firm contract with British authorities. The debate referenced Merritt Chapman & Scott and British officials who denied implications of a government-private arrangement.
London dispatch reports RAF crews engaging in the fiercest air battles in weeks over France and Belgium. Raiders attacked Aachen and Osnabruck areas, with ships struck at Le Havre and Cherbourg. Blenheim crews sank several German ships near Le Havre while heavy RAF losses were noted amid a large German fighter defense. Casualties listed on both sides.
Scattered afternoon clouds are forecast in Montana on Friday and Saturday. Friday is expected warmer than Saturday with lighter winds east of Divide.
Glasgow July 4. Two people died and three others were injured when their automobile failed to navigate a downhill curve four miles from Glasgow and rolled about 200 feet. Victims include Marie Williams of Havre struck a post and Betty Thompson of Wallace. Authorities later identified a second woman. Injured are B. J. Settle a barber shop porter with a skull fracture Lotis Arenwin with chest and back injuries and W. A. Bryan of Minot seriously hurt. Sheriff E L McPherson said a memorial witness was held.
German night raiders hit Britain early Friday in a furious reply to Allied air power. Britain claimed 14 German fighters and six Nazi coastal ships downed yesterday at a cost of 11 British planes. Luftwaffe impacts hit northeast towns with bombs causing casualties as antiaircraft guns engaged. Reports also placed German planes over East Anglia and near a midlands town.
A French request for arms aid in Syria traveled on a world tour from Beirut to Washington and back across the Atlantic to Cairo. It then moved to Jerusalem and Trans-Jordan, with Jerusalem only an hour by air from Beirut. Separately in San Sebastian, blue Legion volunteers began crossing into occupied France to join forces against Russia.
Washington July 10. Senator George W Norris Nebraskan independent was extolled in the senate on the eve of his birthday as an American by ancestry environment conviction and public service. Majority Leader Barking paused before adjournment to pay tribute to the long serving veteran who has spent 38 years in Congress including 28 in the senate.
Vichy France disavows responsibility to fight for continued violence in Syria and Lebanon and vows last ditch resistance. General Weygand arrives in Vichy for a possible armistice discussion as Beirut is claimed open and clashes threaten. Dentz seeks a truce pending Syrian settlement negotiations amid conflicting reports.
Washington expects a record 1941 agricultural output if weather holds. Wheat about 92,614,000 bushels forecast, fifth largest ever, with 16.3 bushels per acre. Winter wheat seen at 682,321,000 bushels vs 989,151,000 last year. spring wheat 241,292,000 vs 227,847,000. Corn production also anticipated.
The Associated Press reports a lull across the Soviet front as Moscow claims the first phase of the German invasion ended with the Nazis halted on all fronts. The high command notes heavy Soviet captures and material losses on both sides, while German efforts are described as failing to break Russian lines.
A thief sent $10 as conscience money for material obtained falsely to the Montana highway department. The letter, postmarked in Butte, stated the money would be given to the department to be placed in the miscellaneous highway fund. The action raises questions about what was originally taken and the impact on the department’s funds.
East St Louis July 10. Flying Cadet Victor Woodrick 23 of Three Oaks Michigan fell from an airplane at 500 feet after his safety belt unfastened. He landed with his legs astride the vertical fin and survived, later joking about the mishap. Instructor David J. Mattis, 26, said the pupil was too high for a safe landing as authority over the controls shifted during the emergency. The incident occurred during a primary training flight at Parks Air College.
In Red Lodge on July 10, Jim Annin Columbus Chauncey Biffle Miles City and Hugh Adair Helena were named as possible successors to Frank H. Flaherty Great Falls for Montana department commander of the American Legion. Election set for Saturday at 2 final convention session with the host city to be chosen from Great Falls Butte Kalispell or Bozeman. Mrs Hugh Marrom Wolf Point reports the department auxiliary membership at 4534 as the highest in state history.
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