Officials Seek Motive In Peterson Slayings
County authorities probe the motive behind the Peterson family massacre in Helena. D. C. Peterson killed his wife and two children with an axe and revolver before shooting himself. An inquest was tentatively set for Tuesday night to determine cause and method of death as background details emerge.
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Lewis and Clark County
D. C
W. F. Cashmore
Tr. Paterson
Montans Livestock Production Credit Corporation
Peterson
Betty Ann
Foward
Prominent Havre Resident Frank Browne Dead at 58
Frank Browne a Havre automobile dealer and longtime resident died at home today of a heart attack. Born August 9, 1882 in Marion county Ohio he moved to Chinook in 1908 and built a career in banking and local politics. He helped lead Hill county Republican activities and was connected to President Harding. Survived by two daughters and a sister. Funeral planned for Monday afternoon.
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Frank Browne
Hill County
California
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Marion County
Ohio
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Nivestack
Harding
Browne
Republican Central Committee
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Algeria Shring
Helens
Funeral Services Pending For Peterson Family Tragedy
Post mortem planned by doctor as four members of the Peterson family lie dead in a triple murder and death by own action. The frost covered 626 Monroe street car bore the word FOOL, as sheriff O Connell and County Attorney Anderson investigated. Vivian Somers of Minneapolis, sister of Mr. Peterson, learned of the slaying from the news and sought details, while relatives in Spokane and Butte headed toward Helena.
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Harold K. Anderson
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Britain Faces Acute Need for Financial Aid, Says Lothian
New York reports that Lord Lothian, Britain's ambassador to the United States, declared Britain's financial problem was becoming urgent and that the nation was near the end of its resources. He warned of a difficult year ahead and a vital need for war materials, while noting England does not require manpower aid. He also touched on possible discussions of government loans and the Johnson Act.
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Washington
Nazi Raids On Britain Driven Off
London reports a British air force unit returned from a deep raid while another squadron battled Axis raiders over Britain and London. In the Dover Strait engagement British Boittlers claimed seven Italian planes and one German foe shot down, with three more German aircraft destroyed elsewhere.
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George Elected Senate Foreign Relations Chair
Senator Walter F. George, veteran southern Democrat, was chosen as chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. He pledged to work in close harmony with the State Department and avoid new action this session on controversial international matters. The session faced a quorum shortfall with 41 present.
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Puddelty
Kiwanis Officers From 22 Montana Clubs Gather Here Today
Kiwanis officers from 22 Montana clubs meet for a two day training school in Anaconda Clinton? The event opens at 1 p m on the mezzanine floor of the Placer hotel and ends at 4 36 p m this afternoon Presidents and secretaries from Anaconda Billings Bozeman and other clubs attend with listed leaders.
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Placer Hotel
Anaconda
Charles Bemehs
C 1. Smet
Billings
M. L. Fagg
A. Morrison
Bozeman
R. EB. Cameron
Admiral Leahy Named Ambassador to France
Admiral William J. Leahy retired after a 42 year Navy career and previously led the Navy as chief of naval operations from 1937 to 1949. President Roosevelt announced his nomination as ambassador to France, succeeding William Bulle whose resignation has been with the president since November 7.
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William J. Leahy
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China
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Laurence A. Steinhardt
Moscow
William D. Leahy
United States
William C. Bullitt
Pope to Broadcast Peace Appeal From Rome
Pope Pius XII will broadcast an address tomorrow as prelates expect a renewed call for peace. He has proclaimed a day of special prayers for peace, with the remarks in Italian to be aired by Vatican radio at about 4:30 p.m. local time.
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Seven Montanans To Leave Monday For Camp Murray
Seven members of the Montana National Guard depart Helena by train at 12 05 pm Monday aboard Northern Pacific for Camp Murray Washington to report to the commanding general of the 41st division. They join Staff Sergeants Kepner and Walch Private First Class Mathews Spaulding Mull er and Wirth plus Private First Class Dyer of Augusta. A farewell dinner and dance for the group was held in Helena with state staff officers and their spouses attending.
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Kenton M. Kepner, Jr
Joseph R. Walch
Montanans Seek $50,000 State Funds For Advertising
Flooding and cold weather dominate the region as eastern Texas endures torrential rains and flash floods while Arizona and New Mexico face snow and Montana and Wyoming endure subzero temperatures. At Butte Montana the temperature fell to 19 below, with Rock Springs at 1 below. Bridges and highways jammed by floodwaters and heavy snowfall impact Montana, Wyoming, Colorado.
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Palestine
Appropriation Sought for 1941 Montana Campaign
Montanans Inc will ask the next Montana legislature for a 540,000 appropriation to fund advertising for 1941. The money would go to a special bureau of the highway department to buy ads. J H Rowe of Montanans Inc says private funds can’t cover the plan and cites competition from about 40 states in tourism promotion. Continued on Page 2.
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J. H. Rowe
Montanans, Inc
Fords Celebrate 30th Wedding Anniversary At Home
Governor elect and Mrs. Sam C. Ford marked their 30th anniversary with an open house at 309 North Rodney Street. About 75 friends called from 8 to 10 pm as yellow and white chrysanthemums decorated the rooms. Guests from Miles City Hamilton and Great Falls attended. the couple married November 24, 1910, in Helena.
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North Rodney Street
Charles James
Hamilton
Isabel
Elizabeth
Mary
Margaret Ford
Charles Bernier
Lela Bryant
Waite
Shobe
John Blackmore
Helena
I. W. Choate
Miles City
R. M. Leslie
Great Falls
Leslie
Territorial
Preston Leslie
Greeks Split Retreating Force in Greek Drive Into Albania
Greek troops, inspired by Koritza's fall, reportedly divided the retreating army in two and pushed a spearhead from the Pindus mountains through fascist lines. Observers said pursuit into Albania was so relentless that Italian forces could not form a new front. Two Italian divisions, about 24,000 men, were reportedly surrounded south of Argirocastro as Greece launched a three pronged advance on Albanian soil.
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Greece
Koritza
Pindus Mountain
Albania
Sofia
Bulgaria
Argirocastro
Pindua
British Bombers Fail to Hit Berlin in Night Raid
Berlin report says massed British bomber formations attempted a strike on Berlin but were turned back by oilaircraft batteries and heavy anti aircraft fire near the city. Raiders alternated low and high approaches, dropped flares, and failed to down any German planes. Potsdam and Nauen observers noted visible raids as they tried again at higher altitude, with the attack declared unsuccessful.
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Romania Enters Axis Lineup and Slovakia Next
Barlia Nov 33. Romania joined the Axis today, aligning Germany Italy Japan and Hungary as they advance toward the Dardanelles. Slovakia expected to sign tomorrow, with Bulgaria likely early next week. The move widens Axis influence across Europe while Hitler was absent from the ceremony amid strict diplomacy. The Hungary Transylvania precedent looms as a backdrop. Continued on Page 4.
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Report Says Reds Caused Vultee Strike, F B I Report
Washington reports that an FBI issued confidential analysis attributes the Vultee Aircraft strike to communist influence. The document names strike leaders and contacts within the Communist Party and notes the findings were shared with the War Navy Department and National Defense Commission for appropriate action.
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