Destroyer Deal May Start Big Row
London reports Britain gains U S destroyers to bolster the royal navy amid German siege fears. First Lord of the Admiralty Alexander calls the transfer a boost to coast defense and convoy escort, while the foreign office voices satisfaction at the agreement's delivery terms.
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Soothing Rain Reaches Most of Treasure State
A broad Montana rain band yesterday delivered measurable precipitation across Welena, Great Falls, Boxeman, and Butte areas, easing heat in western regions while eastern Montana remained hot. Highs reached around 102 in Poplar and Glendive, with scattered thundershowers forecast for the south and mountains today and cooler weather expected Thursday.
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Treasure State
Daly St
Gontio Ralng
Great Falls
Boxeman
Butte
Montana
Bart Peek
Smatam
Mountain
Death toll in prison break reaches four
Reports from Columbia Louisiana describe a prison breakout with hostages including three high school students. Law officers pursued escapees through a swampy area while bloodhounds tracked footprints as authorities warned the fugitives may attempt another move before nightfall.
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Columbia
Arkansan
Steve Allard
Des Tergdpes
Paras Meno
Willkie says FDR should have Congress approval
Rushville Ind notes Willkie's critique of Roosevelts destroyer deal with Britain. He asserts the public has a right to prior congressional approval and discussion, urging adherence to constitutional functions and the democratic process amid wartime aid to Great Britain. He labels the exchange with Britain as a possible act of war.
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Rushville
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Wendell Y
Wilkie
Roosevelt
Willkie
Congress
Nazis charge British try to mislead their airmen
Berlin reports say British forces set fires and used deceptive raids to mislead German pilots during overnight air battles marking the ongoing 16th year of war. German sources claim heavy bombardments targeted southern England with bombs on Magdeburg, Braunschweig, and Halberstadt seen nearby anti aircraft fire as Berlin endured 2½ hours of alarms.
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Thair
England
Aritlah Dombars
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Germany
Braunschweig
Halberstadt
Britain
Royal Air Force
Noutheastern
Bristol
Bwai
Wales
Power line route bids to be called soon for Utah Power link
Officials of Utah Power and Light said bids will be called soon for a 277 mile high voltage line from Stace Idaho to Montana. Ground and aerial surveys study two routes to connect company facilities with Idaho and Montana private plants. The line aims to stabilize output in emergencies and decentralize generating plants.
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Salt Lake City
French planes join British forces at Algeciras
Nineteen French planes and men from French Moratea Innidut at Gibraltar today joined others that flew here and would not return to France. Algeciras Spain September 3.
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Algeciras
Spain
Gibraltar
France
Nazi Planes Driven Back Once Again Over London
German raiders hit London in waves but were repelled after a 14 minute engagement near the outskirts. Air raids also struck the Midlands and parts of Wales and Scotland as observers reported widespread activity overhead. The day featured heavy British anti aircraft fire and claims of destroyed German planes amid nightly and daylight bombardments.
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England
Wales
Scotland
Bombe
Far East tensions rise over Indo China crisis
Unclear reports from Hanoi describe a Japanese ultimatum to the Indo China governor with immediate use of Port Munphong and troop movements toward Tonkin. Chinese statements warn of invasion if Japanese forces advance, as regional stability dampened by disputed rail routes and French governance.
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Japan
Indo- China
Hanoi
Chinas
Wang Chung-lual
Chinaok
Indo
U S Inquiry on Interest in Duke Aboard Roosevelt En Route
A reporter questioned President Theodore Roosevelt about the possibility of the United States acquiring any stake in the Duke of Windhor by treaty or purchase. The governor of the islands provided cautious remarks amid the naval discussions aboard the ship en route to Washington.
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Washington
Ameo
Arlentia
Roosevelt and Britain trade destroyers for bases
President Roosevelt announced the transfer of 60 overage U S destroyers to Great Britain to bolster defense against Nazi Germany. The U S will gain rights to bases from Newfoundland to South America and Britain pledges not to surrender its fleet. Congress largely approves, while some lawmakers denounce the move as an act of war.
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Guardsmen to Leave Helena for Year’s Training
Montana’s national guard, 1,608 officers and men, will depart Helena on September 23 for Camp Murros to begin a year of training. Brig Gen John Wo Matin announced induction into federal service September 18 and said many would stay near home on Rook 29. The unit will participate with the 1st district.
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Uona
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Montina Adlient Xenorad
Knudsen Resigns as GM President Amid Draft Debate
Washington reports Knudsen resigns as president and board member of General Motors due to government duties on the national defense advisory commission. Alfred P. Sloan Jr. says the resignation removes potential conflicts as defense contracts loom, with no immediate replacement named. Also noted is a mollified plan for peacetime military conscription approved by the House, amid debates over industry controls and possible plant seizures for defense production.
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Knudsen
General Motors
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May
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Russell
Vinson
House Caval Committee
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Quettan
Wendell Willie
Senate Pro
New York
General Motors Corporation
National Defense Advisory
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Lane Board of Directors
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Russia Signs Trade Treaty With Hungary
Moscow September 4. The official Soviet news agency announced the signing of a Russian Hungarian trade treaty to take effect September 15, providing for a trade turnover of 49 700 000 annually. The agreement was reported as a significant step in economic ties between the two nations.
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Moscow
Britain’s Greatest Air Hero Mickle Ise Missing in Action
Casualty list adds Missing-Finis to Mickle Ise’s storied career. The flying officer, awarded the DFC and DSO, became a famed Royal Air Force hero after escaping twice from captivity and fighting across Europe. His name had been censored until now amid wartime tribute and rumor, as American reporters chronicled his bold, ironic exploits.
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Britain
London
Eas
Bala
D.F.C
Mickle Ise
Eagle
Dickia
bin Oeake
Lille
President visits navy ordnance plant and Charleston trip
President Hoosefelt visited the Navy ordnance plant at South Charles ton Washington and Charleston on Sept 3. He toured armor plating production and discussed defense installations with plans for further inspections while signaling urgency amid wartime demands and Britain weapon transfers.
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Rk Naval Ordnance Plant
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