Floods Wash Out Great Northern Mainline at Nashua
Glasgow dispatch reports a 200 foot section of the Great Northern mainline washed out at Nashua, Montana, disrupting Transcontinental train service. A 100 foot washout threatened nearby roadbed while heavy flood damage closed Highway No. 2 east of town. Local editor Kan Gilly pledged updates as work crews prepare repairs and ballast shortages slow operations.
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Veteran of Civil and Indian Wars Dies at 101
Libby March reports the death of a 101 year old veteran known as Red Pad Brown, a Tadlan fighter who served in the Civil War era with the 4th Division volunteers and fought in Texas and the West. He settled in Mountan in 1906 and recalled long marches, the Chinnolm craft, and a lone dog as his companion.
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Proposal to Defer Part of Social Security Tax Rise
Washington reports a plan to defer at least part of the 30 percent increase in the social security levy for next year and abandon a large reserve fund. Secretary Morgenthau and President Roosevelt back the idea, aiming to relieve burdens on American industry, with mixed reactions in Congress and praise from Republicans. The changes would require congressional action under the Social Security Act provisions.
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Rushes to Rescue Of Cat But Finds Kitty Wrong Kind
Oklahoma City report says Officer Vincent Monceiet rushed to aid a cat in distress but discovered it was a pale cat of a species not identified as the expected animal. He returned to the station and did not remove the animal, noting the cat did not appear to be the one described.
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Surrender of Madrid Said Imminent Amid Franco Advance
Rome dispatches report Madrid's surrender to Francoist forces imminent after two Spanish republican delegations reach Burgos to yield Madrid virtually without conditions. Italian comment hints Franco could enter Madrid tomorrow as Mussolini’s ally seeks broader gains in Europe amid tensions with Britain and France.
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Achievements of Hitler in 10 Days Unparalleled
Berlin reports Hitler completed 30 days of unparalleled successes returning from Memel without fanfare. He moved to plan two ceremonies for April including a 25,000 ton battleship launch in Wilhelmhaven and a celebration of his birthday on April 20.
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Britain seeks Polish pledge for broader war effort
London reports a renewed push by Prime Minister Chamberlain to win Polish support for a European pact and conscription. Warsaw sources say Poland may reject any German-style commitment while not risking alliance with Britain and France.
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Bandit Halted Bank Holdup by Local Man
Earl Durand, described as heavily bearded and powerful, stopped a motorist at Title Rock Creek and held the car for three and a half hours in northern Wyoming before releasing all occupants unharmed. Durand, an amateur radio operator from Cody, led the hunt and communicated updates to the sheriff during the chase.
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Child of Three Ends a Year of Unbroken Sleep
Three and a half year old Mat Ellen Reardon ends a year of unbroken sleep after recovering from an attack of meningitis. Parents Dante and Sally Reardon affirm relief as Mary Ellen resumes eating and gaining weight, with improved activity and interest in her surroundings after a difficult illness.
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St Pauls Congregation Marks 74 Years In Helena
Tomorrow the St Pauls congregation in Helena observes 74 years of religious progress. The service will be led by Rev J C Uteka, pastor, following the long history from the early 1903 founding through church evolution, earthquakes, and the move to a modern building on Teagan Street.
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High School Boy Becomes First To Hit Mark
Pawel of Wyoming reports a high school boy becoming the first to hit a mark in a tense scene. The crowd filled the area outside the station as a chaotic moment erupted with shouting. Inside, men ducked for cover as tensions peaked and a weapon was drawn, leaving witnesses shaken and seeking safety.
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Bank President Recalls Durand Heist and Fatal Climax
Powell Wye March 2 14 The bank president recounts the sensational Durand appearance and the fatal climax of the hold up. He describes the robber and his weapon, the tension as the safe was opened, and the ensuing exchange with tellers and staff before the gunfire and deaths, with details of the bank employees present.
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Montana Farmers Plan Major Shifts in 1948 Planting
Montana farm reports show lower hard red wheat intentions while flax acres surge. Acreage for corn and barley is expected to rise, with beans and oats remaining below last year. Overall 1948 plantings contrast with 1938 and 1958 figures, reflecting shifts in crop priorities and weather-driven adjustments.
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Catton’s New Series Reviews U.S. Foreign Policy
A survey series by Catton critiques America’s foreign policy. It outlines themes from European affairs to Latin America, questioning strategic aims and the nation’s global role. The discussion references public sentiment and policy trends, noting recent debate on intervention and diplomacy.
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Durand dies after bank holdup ends eight-day manhunt
Earl Durand, 26, known as a mountain man, killed two deputies and robbed Powell’s bank in a nine day spree along the Montana Wyoming border. Tracked by a posse, Durand was cornered in a canyon and killed as he tried to return to Powell.
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Bozeman Man Might Have Been Unlucky Teller at Powell
Bozeman man Larry Lyall a field man for the Fara s Security administration was told of the death of John Ganxthorp a bank employee who died in an alleged shooting incident at Powell Wyoming during a confrontation involving Earl Durand. Lyall resigned from his Nin Job at the Powell bank to pursue a master’s degree at Montana State College and Ganxthorp took loan place.
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Hull decries Nazi expansion and urges nations to back order
Wrebington march 24. secretary of state hull, recently returned from Florida, called Hitler’s expansion a sign of lawlessness and urged nations to support efforts to preserve world peace. He spoke with President Roosevelt on the crisis, affirming resolve to strengthen the rule of law and economic ties while urging full cooperation at home. The treasury then raised tariffs on Memel products tied to Germany, tightening duties to curb the move.
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