Britain and France denounce German moves over Czechoslovakia
London and Paris issue bitter notes condemning Germany for seizing Czecho Slovakia and move to block any Nazi pressure on Rumania. Britain seeks Soviet support to defend Rumania’s economic independence as Daladier gains dictatorial powers in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Britain
France
Germany
Czecho-Slovakia
Rumania
Soviet Russia
Newiany
Grecharslovakia
Prea
Amaranta Milner
Chamberlain
Birmingham
Daladier
Tist Chamber of Deputien
Franen
Db Wan
Npuralieas
Toom
Mlak
Aertion
Huge Bull Moose Delays Traffic On Yellowstone Bridge
Rokeman March 18. A large bull moose halted traffic for nearly an hour on a bridge near Yellowstone National Park. The animal stood in the roadway blocking the path as motorists waited. One driver edged forward, the moose charged, then fled toward a nearby creek, ending the standstill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rokeman
Weat Yellowstone
Yellowstone Naonal Parkine
German Ambassador Called Home From Britain Amid Protests
Berlin reports that Germany recalled its ambassador from London after British protests over actions in Czechoslovakia. The Munich agreement, the annexation of Bohemia and Moravia, and shifts in European power drew sharp exchanges as Hitler moved to Berlin and anew protectorates formed in Slovakia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Berlin
Cerwin
Germany
Prenon Anthresadors F
Goria
Hohenta
Mararia
Herbert von Dirksson
London
Winbwenadora
Feanea
Foreign Office
Motos Fran Loudou
Pari
Sharelg
Adolf Hitler
Vienna
Plac
Slovakia
Thefuehrer
Bar
Nazi Troops Amazed by Cold Czech Reception in Bohemia
Prague reports stunned Dorian forces upon arrival in Bohemia and Moravia as they expected a revolution quelling response. The German invaders encountered a quiet, skeptical welcome. Troop discipline appeared weak, with many recruits aged around eighteen to twenty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prague
Bohemia
Moravia
Hungarian Troops Complete Occupation of Carpatho Ukraine
Tivatar March 18 reports Hungarian forces have completed occupation of eastern Carpatho Ukraine and begun blocking roads into Romania. About 209,000 Hungarian troops advance toward the border as Czech roads and railways receive strategic use. Ukrainian irregulars retreat under pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ukraine
Rumania
Tivatar
Carpatha-Ukraine
Carpatho-Ukraine
Humania
Tueaula
Baron Unger
Cantern Ruthent
Agford
Nation Steps Air Defenses to War Time Basis
Washington reports a wartime lift in air defense and training. The government will double military aviation output, expand primary training for 20 000 college students annually, and accelerate production of attack bombs. The War Department notes a 652 million dollar arms program and WPA relief expenditures exceed 112 million for construction and aviation facilities. Colonel C Warrington of WTA says 164 new airports built or expanded, 494 others improved, plus numerous air navigation aids nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Air Corps
Wrmy
War Department
Testa
Ball Flelis
Works Progress Administration
C. Warrington
W.T.A
Tariff Boosts Hit Imports From Reich Context
Washington reports state department denounces Germany and treasury imposes a 25 percent tariff on many goods sent to the United States. A treasury spokesman noted the move with department awareness, while the finance ministry’s stance remains under analysis. Continued on Page 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Germany
Treasury
Reich
Wild Man Slayer Still Is Unsuccessful Search Powell Woo
A veteran Wyoming sheriff searched a ranch house late today for Bayt Durand 26 accused of killing two peace officers but found no trace. Sheriff Frank Blackien led armed men near Durand’s home. a 16 year old boy present was detained but provided no clues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eligi
Burend
Durand
Bisckhurn
Nerand
Knoppe
Lost radium recovered from city dump worth two thousand dollars
Dr. David T. Berg’s radium, reportedly worth about two thousand dollars, was found in a city dump after a week’s loss. Montana State College professors Arthur J. M. Johnson and Arthur Dye, using a Geiger Muller counter, located five needles weighing one milligram each after testing wheelbarrows of debris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David T. Berg
Arthur J. M. Johnson
Arthur Dye
Montana State College
Hazeman
Berg
Night speed limit of 55 miles per hour law
Gov Ayers approves two traffic measures to curb reckless driving and regulate motorists. The laws set a 55 mph night speed limit and tighten enforcement with new penalties and oversight, aiming to address dangerous driving on multi lane roads. The move follows concerns raised by state officials about irregular driving habits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moriiada
Woonienaures
Rey Ayers
Dunseth
Kayo
Easy
Accident Gives Hint of Shooting In Baldwin Park
In Baldwin Park two salesmen, Ray Williams and Gus Johnson, stand by a front yard as a neighbor fires a shot. David G. Phillips falls wounded by a bullet that flies from an arm weapon. The scene is described with a tone of casual reportage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldwin Park
Durance
Ray Williame
Gus Johnson
David G. Phillips
Phillips
Daladier Wins Unprecedented Dictatorial Powers in France
Premier Daladier secured extraordinary decree powers by a 331 to 264 vote in the chamber to enable rapid action amid the crisis. The measure allows dissolution of parties, suspension of meetings, and mobilization without new parliamentary approval, with senate approval anticipated tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daladier
Chamber of Deputies
Soviet
Russia
Rumania
France
Senate
Atton
Tenston
Carol of
Britain
Fratien
Adolf Hiler
Germany
Farm
London
Desiae
Dremier
DeMolay Group Forms Preceptory at Helena Meeting
Helena members of the Legion of Honor joined a DeMolay organizing meeting last evening to form a Helena preceptory. Quimby and Mortlingy led the organization, with Legionantres Harald Anderson and others attending including Judge Lewi Callaway and Mayor Albert J. Roberts. The session welcomed out-of-town guests and outlined future regional contact efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meatlig
Mons Fonn
Helena
Wegion
Hottor
Oeter
WeMtwlay
BK Quirly
Preyeietor
Wat
Ween
Gialt Yhoas
Quimby
Murtimia
Harald RK. Anderson
Ale Kalin
OG. W. Cartier
Lewi
Callaway
Jobe Kain
Albert J. Roberts
Les Alke
Reunellor
D. Day
Sidney W. Mille
New Stratosphere Ship Falls During First Test Flight
A four motor 38 passenger sub stratosphere plane crashed near Alder Wish on its first test flight killing ten people including two Royal Dutch Airlines officials and several Boeing engineers. Among the dead are Peter Guilonard assistant general manager of Royal Dutch Airlines and A C Von Baumbauer a Dutch aviation mission member. The craft broke apart in flight with all aboard killed instantly. the Dutch mission aboard the plane was not explained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alder
Wish
Dutch Airlines
Royal Dutch Airlines
Alriiner
Sliu Ogbtug
Peter Guilonard
Neslataat
Royal Dutch Alrlines
Jniter
United States
A. C. von Baumbauer
Daley Klmine
Jays Barr
Boeing Tant Mitot Ani
Madame Chiang Kai-Shek
Earl A. Fergdaen
Boeing Tent Mot
Raipl
Cram
Boeig Werodymanien Capork
John Kylatea
Boeing
Wilitnm Doyle
Harry G. West, Jr
Boothe Foraman
Harlan Hull
Eye Witnesses Tell of Crash Of Great Liner
Several witnesses in the Ville western Washington community report inches of sea spray as the liner plummets from the sky. Branley Seidler, a farmer, recalls the Tig plant flesh at altitude. then a part of the plane breaks away and a wing tips away. Dan Chelsterman, a mech, says he saw the pine at about 000 feet and that a motor and part of the left wing fell off. A puff of smoke preceded the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ahlen
Wael
Washington
Branley Seidlerk
Farmus
Elrele
Dan Chelstenam
Mechale
Buddy Rogers Urges Constant Work for Young Entertainers
Budd y Rogers told a Helena audience that the surest path for young talent to arrive in show business is constant hard work. The veteran star recalled Paramount on Parade and warned competition is fierce as new acts continually rise and fall, urging youths in Montana to keep practicing and applying themselves to their craft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buddy Rogers
Charles (Bilty
Rogers
Syeng
Wuddy
Ofige
Helena
Paramount
Nancy Carroll
Lilian Rain
Hollywood
Ruddy
Poisoned Pork Stolen from Car as Morgue Watches
Tacoma dispatch reports a claimed poisoning scare after Ivan W. Titland says he sent pork tainted with poison to kill skunks. Police, including Detective Captain Osborne, wait for morgue to confirm details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacome, Waah
Ivan W. ‘Titland
Anid
Ctl Osborne
Bold Legislation For Railroads Is Said Last Resort
New York March 18 railroad executives and Wall Street bankers said they studied a new base plan for railroad legislation as a last resort to stave off national panic in Rome form. They warned that relief would be only temporary and that without stronger action the industry fears an inevitable nationalization. An analyst summarized the situation as a generation of managers grown calloused to regulation and forgetting the only real alternative to such action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wall Street
Rome
Washington
Decesdon
Nationalica
Helena Voters Face Six Man Council Primary
Helena voters go to polls to select among six candidates for the city council in a primary. Incumbent Anion W Shellady leads, with Perry A McGaffick George Hollmen Richard D Tobin Forrest H Anderson and Noble P Evans also on the ballot. 6 571 registered with 6 671 eligible to vote, weather may affect turnout. If no candidate wins a majority the top two will meet in the city election on April 8. Continuation noted on the next page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Oly
Ify Council
Segen City
Anion W. Shellady
Perry A. McGaffick
George Hollmen
Richard D. Tobin
Forrest H. Anderson
Noble P. Evans
Shellady
Public
Nafely
Moeng
Balloiy
Victor Kenaster
Unte
Kenslar
Bertha Riresk
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tus Mulaf
Pratislava
Autonymitus Sovakiay del
Joseph Teo
Mening Mresident
Ferdinand Uieamsky
Coreten
Hinks Cunard
Neville Venderson
Tunduit
Harape
Czech
Tumania
Trontier
Carpatha
Uxkraina
Mathenia
Czecho-Slovikit
Ceegline
Hungary
Carpatho-Ukrainy
Wild Man
Dr. Berg
Moscow
Soviet Union
Hitler
Georges Honnet
George Tatareecu
Eric Phinna
Iacob Surits
Netherlands Air Mission
America
Montana
Xeon
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!