Franco Triumphs as Madrid Falls to Nationalists
Warsaw dispatches describe tense Polish notes on German moves while Spain marks Franco’s forces entering Madrid after 29 months of civil war. Citizens welcomed the Nationalists, with authorities seizing control of city functions. Contingents report ending Republic defense as Foreign Minister Beck meets German envoy van Moltke in conciliatory talks.
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Warsaw
Hans van Moltke
Joseph Beck
Baltic
Hitler
Easuy
Teckhak
Germany
Dymanda
Tolands
Burgit
Ema
Garda
Ulposte
von Molthe
Folonel Brak
Poland
Ben Berheckth
Rharse
ANU
Bnfurn
Beek van Moltke Enstyronea
Chenrester Valles
Gittel Pa
Raszis
Geriyeng
Lac Visa
Madrid
Shell
Tohn “Maurit
Europe
Franco
Reuters
Jose Mlala
Casato
Ll Republean
Dullan Reatetro
Ys i
Britain to press on with postwar negotiations and arms talks
London reports indicate Britain will actively continue negotiations for a mini‑accord front and seek progress in trade talks with Germany. Officials outline plans for loans and naval expansion, a buildup of the territorial army, and military conferences in France led by General Gort as Britain aims to deter Nazi expansion.
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London
Britain
Germany
Hull
Nazi Germany
Vierovot Gort
Army General Staff
France
Teade Bach Ocf
Highway Patrol Adds Bunk House for Newest Job
The Montana Highway Patrol introduces a mobile bunk house trailer at a new duty site. The unit includes a cook stove water desk chairs and basic office furnishings. Superintendent Join Flanagan will oversee truck weighing operations using portable scales at the Junction east of town.
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Highway Patrol
Hilary Palest
Butte
Sire Highway Department
Montana
Highway Department
Flanagan
Leaders in Congress Seek Early Action on Tax of Government Securities
Washington march 28 the effort to tax income from future issues of government securities is revived as lawmakers press action on curbing tax exemptions. The Supreme Court decision upholding state and federal rights to tax each other’s employees is cited as boosting momentum for taxing future government securities income.
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Congress
Washington
Marr
Rugnovell
New York State
Treasury
Ronsponse
Hitler Sends His Congratulations On Franco's Win
Berlin reports Hitler sent a telegram to Generalissimo Franco praising the victory of National Spain. He said Germany shares admiration for Franco’s troops and believes a period of reconstruction will begin in Spain, justifying the sacrifices of the fight.
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Hitler
Franco
Berlin
Tiller
Spain
Fenrer
Madrid
Germany
Hungary Increases Troop Calls as Frontier Fights Resume
Hungarian forces fortify border amid renewed clashes with Slovakia along the disputed frontier near the Tarcal river valley. Reports say two Hungarians killed as artillery silences a Slovak battery near Kinkolon. Bratislava rejects a Hungarian “solution” proposal, while diplomats weigh broader territorial demands and potential administration of Slovakia under German auspices.
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Marcel
Hungary
Slovakia
Budapest
Bratislava
Cir Lon Lad
Earliet
Arti
Lahore
Kinkolon
Detaux
Knerjes-Burtfa
Tarcat
Carpatho- Ikraine
Governor Sends Food Bedding To Flood Area
Governor Roy Fravers ordered relief shipments to flood areas with 96 crates to Glasgow 60 to Maire and 60 blankets to Worth communities. Food from Helena and blankets from local warehouses will be allocated by the state welfare department as checks on conditions continue. Red Cross involvement includes Miss Leem assisting nursing work in Martin, with a four week deployment regionwide.
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Atta Welfare Department
Dla
Montana
Noad
Glasgow
Woth
Mattreason
Great Fata
Jocal Weadquartere
Helena
Ued
Yewan
Quaistanug
Atnte
State Board of Heaven
Alice Weal
Suimen Auparvisar
Miter City
Aatin
Mere
Mian
Itoth Beem
Lexis and Clark Chapter
Red Cross
Matin
Aiantar Reitet
Red Cros
Leem
Ahe
Embargo on arms to Spain to be lifted postwar
Washington reports the end of the Spanish war prompts officials to consider lifting the embargo on shipments of arms to Spain. Secretary Hull notes gathering information as President Roosevelt weighs acting after the war. The embargo, first set by Congress in 1937, faced lengthy lobbying in and out of Congress amid Loyalist needs and Franco victory.
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Washington
Spain
Madrid
Franco
Aimalian
Hull Orade
Nas Tower
Moone- Welt
Pewerty
Laat
Congress
Noth
State Department
Indian Maharaja Marries American Girl Like Father
Indore March 2 AP The wealthy Maharaja Westnant of Indore, educated in Oxford, married an American girl to bring mental peace for his duties over 315,000 subjects. The bride’s name reportedly Ming Aranyan or Marguerita Lawler, a 30 year old nurse who had visited California. The wedding followed the Maharaja’s ascent from a shepherd’s descendant, marking a notable cultural union.
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Indore
Indi
Maharsjn Westnant
Infore
Hig
Lathen Khate
Toke Rao Mulekar
Nancy Miller Fey
Europe
Wride
Ming Aranyan
Ae Margueria Lawler
Beide
Marguerita Lawler
Manaraja
California
Bie
Fargo
N. 1
Union Pacific Railroad
Murray
Los Angeles
Qauatia
John Paul Brangen
Tag Anmelea
Han
Maharajaa
United States to Build World Largest Battleship
The White House announced approval to proceed with a new program to construct a battleship of about 65,000 tons, touted as the world’s mightiest, signaling a push for naval supremacy. Authorities outlined funding in a multi‑year budget and noted plans to accelerate construction amid evolving arms limits and treaty discussions.
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Tonsevetl
Peake
California
U. S
U.S
Roosevete
AV Tee
Toplara Battlestipy
Ningtus
Brcome
Plannel Ag
Shoun Tong Way
United States
Gren Ariat
France
Bank Teller Not Killed by Durand Is Jury Decision
Powell Wyoming March 2. A coroner jury ruled Hart Durand 24 and accomplices did not kill teller John Gawthrop in the Durand Bank holdup. Gawthrop died of gunshot wounds. Durand shot four officers. Five hundred attended funeral services for Gawthrop in Cody.
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Durand
Powell
Wyo
Hart Durand
Waring
Tarzan Mayer
John Gawthrop
Peruon
Duerand
First National Bank
Tome
Estane
Mshed Gawihn
Powall
Gawthrop
No Mail Order Divorces Needed In California For Crawford
Los Angeles March 28 AP Judge Benjamin Akerman urged Joan Crawford to appear in person to answer accusations of seeking mail order divorces. Crawford prepared to testify in New York and return to California when the case resumes on April 18. The judge insisted on a personal appearance to verify the claims while noting Crawford’s connection with Franchal and Hollywood circles.
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California
Joan Crawford
Ton Angeles
Tone
Joan
New York
Benjamin Achetnman
Joana
Newace
Renoherk
Franchal
Iollywood
Miss Crawford
Dourlws Fairbanks
Potley
Kaaht Uitavortt
Joan'n Wrather
Hal Leer
Anit Joana Nland-Tn
Ice jam breaks as river drops flood waters recede near Fairview
Describes an ice jam breaking up along the Missouri and Yellowstone rivers after a cold snap. Flood waters receded slowly through the night as farmers evacuated and then began moving back home by Tuesday night. Local areas near Fairview reported little damage while watchful communities assessed remaining flood effects.
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Missouri
Yellowstone
Montana
Shodair Hospital shows first year care of 104 children
Montana's Shodair Hospital reports its first year of operation with 104 children receiving orthopedic examinations and 211 procedures including 20 orthopedic operations and 10 cleft palate repairs. The annual foster home report notes 117 children admitted, with most placed as temporary wards.
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Shodair Hospital
Montana
Strodale
Montana Children's Home and Hospital
Alito F. del
Recnrda
Alea
Dean
Foster Home Department
Children's Home
Jeanes
Tonlenboina
Bomb Explosions Wreck Bridge in Center of London
London reports two major blasts near Hammersmith Bridge followed by a court sentencing of extremists from the Raglah-baiting Irish Tapubiican army. Bridge closed to traffic with no casualties. Police guard the area as investigations proceed.
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Wreck Bridge
Center of
London
Hammersmith Bridge
Tandon
Fallen
Tt Fa
Wuhurha
Travera Humphreya
Inthitec
LRA
Juste
Parity payments win in House skirmish with farm bloc
Washington March 28 Washington economy advocates won a victory over the farm bloc by a 17 vote margin to strip a $250,600,000 parity payments item from the billion dollar agriculture department appropriation bill. They defeated a $69,090,000 related item and backed Roosevelt’s plan for disposing of the cotton surplus while approving a $169,000,600 supplemental relief work appropriation. Grouped with meat sector allies, the victory reflected shifting urban-farm voting dynamics and a push for relief funding pending further action.
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Washington
House
Agriculture Department
Roosevelt
He Eats 25 Live Goldfish to Win College Contest
A college contest story describes a student nicknamed Gil who reportedly gulped 25 live goldfish to win. The account, filled with garbled names and odd details, mentions a championship claim at Harvard and references a parade of authors and observers.
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Philadelphia
Hmarch
Gillert
Holfendersky
University of Donnagleanta
Vollanderky
Iam
Inet
Guswera
Gil
Ettersa
Barvard
Gila Gate
Hollanderaky
Pend
France Presses Early Italian Troop Withdrawal From Spain
March 28 Parvin Informed diplomacy outlook that France would demand rapid Italian troop withdrawal from Madrid following the Franco nationalist victory. Britain and France prepared measures for the new Spain outcome as Premier Daladier convened a cabinet to review broadcast plans and possible talks with Italy while Rome-Berlin axis influence looms over the region.
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Parvin
Diplomaty
Espre
France
Madrid
Generale
Maxima Franco
Armiea
Britain
Menaures
London
Briteain
Spain
Maurice Peterson
Burkes
Permier Edouard Daladier
Thaly
Rome
Detmal
Dalnflor
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