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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1941

Page

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Senate group abandons filibuster over neutrality repeal

Washington reports leaders of the senate opposition to neutrality revision met and decided not to filibuster the pending bill. They may permit a final senate vote by nightfall tomorrow with Senators Wheeler LaVollette Nye Clark and Bilbo among attendees. The group warned administration leaders may count on only 49 votes for the measure which would repeal the neutrality act restrictions on arming merchant ships and travel to belligerent ports.

Washington Senate Blue Senate Wheeler Mont LaVollette Wis Nye R. XN Clark Bilbo Miss Andi Barkley House

State Farm Bureau Opposes Relaxed Beet Restrictions

Montana farm bureau delegates favored a policy opposing removal of beet acreage restrictions to protect existing crops. The meeting covered commodities, Argentine imports, and parity prices via protective tariffs. Gov Sam Ford speaks at 1 30 with N K Carnes and E Howard Hill as other speakers.

Montana Farm Bureau Montana Sam Ford N. K. Carnes Central Cooperative Association St. Paul E. Howard Hill Minburn Town Placer Hotel Ray Angell Belgrade State Bureau Att Hanson Missoula Farm Bureau Bilsie Miles Illinois American Farm Bureau AL Goon Groun Pat Keeley Helena B. H. Hibbard Milea

Highway fund bill sent to president funds as defense measure

The Senate sent to the White House a defense highway measure authorizing about 220 million dollars in expenditure with over 100 million of expanded balances available under the bill. Senator McKellar emphasized the defense purpose and urgency of enacting the legislation.

Washington Senate White House McKellar Fenn

Japanese envoy Karusu Leaves for U S via Clip-Plane

Special Japanese envoy to the United States, Pj-Saburo Karusu, departed for San Francisco and Washington via Manila by clipper plane. He traveled from Macau near Hongkong, accompanied by a secretary, and transferred to the held clipper in the British cream colony.

Miongkong Saburo Karusu United States San Francisco Washington Manila Karusu Macau Hongkong

War Front Reports German Withdrawals and Soviet Counterattack

Allied dispatches say Hitler has pulled most planes from Moscow and Leningrad fronts, signaling failure to seize these objectives. Soviet sources claim German lines broken near Moscow and Sevastopol defenses holding, while Stalin tallies German losses at 4.5 million and Soviet losses at 1.7 million. Kuibyshev reports a major Red counterattack on the Moscow front’s right wing.

Lomlou Nov Moscow Leningrad Sevastopol London Mosat Joseph Staltz Europe Kuibyshev Russia Red Moscow de

F D R Grants USSR One-Billion Credit From Lease-Lend Fund

Washington reports President Roosevelt opened US lease lend coffers to the Soviet Union granting a one billion dollar credit without interest to buy weapons to fight Hitler. State Department releases correspondence showing Stalin thanking Roosevelt for this aid in the struggle against fascism.

Washington Roosevelt United States Russia Hitler

Community Chest Reaches Near $14,000 With Public Help

Helena drives report substantial city and state employee gifts toward a 25000 goal. Contributions from city hall unemployment commission welfare office health board industrial accident board and livestock and highway departments push the grand total toward 14000 with nearly 4090 awaiting final tally. Proceeds support 11 local charities for 1942 as chairman Robinson and Rev Johnson urge further volunteer help.

On Robinson Aelena Gommunity Chest Ralph Johnson Weer Unemployment Compensation Commission Federal Welfare Office State Board of Health Industrial Accident Board The Livestock Commission Highway Department Revo Mrz . Johnson Helena

Soviet Crimean Defenders Retreat Into Yaila Mountains

Berlin reports Soviet forces in Crimea withdraw into the Yaila mountain range pursued by German and Romanian troops. German dispatches claim enemy resistance is broken east of Sevastopol while predicting a swift mountain cleanup before a major German swing toward the Caucasus. Luftwaffe bombings hit ships near Feodosiya and Sevastopol with substantial losses claimed for the Red fleet and merchant vessels.

Berlin Russia Yaila Black Sea Yalta Feodosiya Sevastopo Moscow Gorki Leningrad Crimea Caucasus Yala Sevastopol

Reuben James Toll Now Reported 100 Lost

The navy continued checking casualties from the torpedoed destroyer Reuben James and announced that 100 officers and men were lost. The list added Howard Peter Sills of Staunton, WL, marking the third revision in the casualty tally.

Washington Navy Reuben James Howard Peter Siills Staunton

Litvinoff Returns to Favor as U S Ambassador Pick

Soviet veteran Litvinoff, once ousted after Moscow Berlin cooperation, is slated for U S ambassadorship amid expected U S aid to Russia. He previously sought collective security against Nazi aggression and helped secure recognition in 1933 after serving as foreign affairs commissar and diplomat.

Maxim Litginoff Russia United States Litvinoff Washington Nev Maxim Litvinoff Germany Munich Joseph Gtalin Britain France Hitler Sivinett Constantine Quininsky Ownansky Uzerbo- Slovakia London Paris Vyacheslav— Molotov Litvinot Roosevelt

Welders Strike Denounced as Outlaw by Hillman

Washington, Nov. reading, Sidney T Hilman associate director general of the Office of Production Management denounced the strike of independent welders at three California aircraft plants as an outlaw wild cat proposition and interference with national defense. The Bur bank Lockheed Vega and Consolidated plants have welders threatening to call out workers at six more factories. He predicted limited success if such actions are attempted. The strike seeks recognition for the United Aviation Welders, an independent union.

Washington Sidney T Hilman Office of Production Management California Lockheed Vega Burbank Calif Consolidated San Diego Hillman United Aviation Welders

Weather outlook for Montana shows partial cloud Friday

The forecast indicates partly cloudy skies across Montana on Friday and Saturday. Winds from the south and southwest pull in warmer air, with stable temperatures expected during the period.

Montana Wanner

Japan Proposes Strike At Burma Road

Tokyo reports Japan's patience exhausted and may strike the Burma road to cut American supplies to China unless the United States accepts terms in Kurusu talks. The Times and Advertiser notes a possible march on the Burma road to pressure a settlement, despite hopes force will not be needed.

Japan Burma Road Tokyo Burma China United States Saburo Kurusi Foreign Office Baorma America Kurusu Pacific East Asia Miyako Tojo Times and Advertiser Indo-China

Airport Dedication Set for Armistice Day

Dedication ceremonies for Mele ena’s improved airport are set for Armistice Day at o’clock. Mayor Jack Thaytin announced the event. West fern Air Lines and Northwest Air mrs officials, plus city officials, will attend. Two new runways are completed, capable of handling largest planes. Western Air will bring a special plane for the event and offer courtesy flights.

Mele Ena Armistice Tay Jack Thaytin Westfern Air Lines Northwest Air Mrs Melena Field Western Air

Walkout at GM Plant in Linden New Jersey

Caul Linden reports the night shift of about 2 000 General Motors workers at the Linden New Jersey assembly plant walked out in protest of working conditions. The company refused to meet with Local 594 United Automobile Workers to discuss grievances over discharge of older men replaced by new hires. A picket line is planned outside the plant along the highway to New York and Philadelphia.

Linden X. J Rank Caul General Motors Assembly Cal United Automobile Workers C.I.0 New York Philadelh

Britain Readies Second Front When Time Is Right

President Roosevelt pledged that no misguided industrialist or labor leader shall prevail against America's defense production. He urged full sacrifices now to hasten Hitler's downfall, addressing 35 nations at the International Labour Office conference in the White House East Room. Delegates applauded as he urged unyielding support for a free world and to spread the pledge to occupied lands.

Washington Roosevelt America United States Hitler International Labor Office White House League of Nations Dlr Hoosevelt

Failure to Open Second Front Blamed for Soviet Setbacks

London reports reliable sources say British plans for a second front, urged by Joseph Stalin, are ready to be implemented when opportune. The area remains undisclosed. Stalin attributes early Soviet difficulties to the absence of a Second Front. Continued on Page 3.

London British War Office Joseph Stalin British Press Association Stalin Churchill House of Commons

Explosion at Great Chemical Plant Kills Two Workers

A localized explosion at the Great Chemical Plant in South Charlesta Wa kills at least two workers, injures five, and starts a blaze that burns hours. The Carbide and Chemicals Corp plant, employing about 4,200, withheld comment. G O Sears notes the dead and name a critically burned man, W K Vox, not expected to live.

Charlesta Aunawhiciley Orrchids Carbide and Chemicals Corporation G. O. Sears Ws. Forrest Norton ‘Leavitt Horace Marshall Kelley W. KR. Vox

Browne and Bioff Guilty in Extortion Trial

A federal jury convicts labor leaders George B. Browne and William Bioff of extorting funds from major film studios. They were accused of taking 550000 from Warner Brothers Paramount Pictures Twentieth Century Fox and Loews. The maximum penalty is 30 years and 30000 fine per count. Sentencing set for Wednesday.

New York George B. Browne William Bioff Bronte International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employes Af.s Bioff Hollywood Warner Brothers Paramount Pictures Twentieth Century-Fox Films Loew's Tan Knox U.S

Parade and Dance To Mark Armistice Program

Lewis and Clark post No. 2 of the American Legion will assemble at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Legion hall for a parade to Sixth Avenue and Main Street, observing a minute of silence and three rifle salutes for Armistice Day's 23rd anniversary. Jack Mason to sound taps. music and dancing to follow in the Legion hall from 3 p.m. Speakers at local schools will stress education and morale, with William Ashton chairing the speaking committee.

Lewis and Clark Post No American Legion Legion Hall Sixth Avenue Main Street Paul Dickover Jack Mason Post WI Setumgard G. M. McMillan NYA W.Y A George FP. Weistr Missoula N.Y.A Bozeman Butte Anaconda Dillon Iferh Ekibler Hoy Seow Ifinkisch Carl Topel Carl Kaiser

Quezon to Broadcast to United States on November 15

President Manuel Quezon of the Philippines will radio to the United States at 5 30 p m MST on November 15 to mark the sixth anniversary of the commonwealth He has accepted an invitation from NBC to speak.

Manila Manuel Quezon Philippines United States Commonwealth Quezon National Broadcasting Company

Finn Radio says operations against Russia near end

The Finnish broadcaster announced that military actions against Russia are near their end though borders cannot be finalized until the peace conference. US officials had hinted Russia might discuss peace with territorial compensation for Finland. Reports of anti German demonstrations and arrests in Helsinki are noted, with tensions over cabinet support during the war.

Russia United States Binmich State Department Stalin Moscow Finn Radio Helsinki Finland Pinland Germany Sanomat Murmangk Telsinki BAB Vaino Tanner

Knox Appeals To Unions To End Naval Strike

Secretary Frank Knox urged A W L building tradesmen to terminate a strike at the San Diego naval training station and Camp Elliott. The walkout involved more than 3 500 workers and halted over 10 500 000 dollars in vital defense projects. A telegram to union leaders warned that such strikes threaten national defense and violate a federal agreement among agencies.

San Diego Calif Navy Frank Knox A.W.L Naval Training Station Marine Camp Elliott Ith Naval District Naval Public Works Training Station Knox Ajt.l Building and Construction Trades Council O.P.M A.B

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