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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1939
Page
1
Rome reports privately that Mussolini plans to renew a proposal for a conference of powers and an armistice idea as the European conflict continues. Italian officials cautioned no confirmation, while Sir Percy Loraine's talks with Count Ciano were noted.
San Francisco dated Sept 6 reports a forged telegram prompted German general Frits Weidemann to resign from the Olympic Club after a telegram signed by secretary Frank Foran and board members was claimed to have been sent. Foran and officials deny knowledge or sending any resignation and condemn the act as very unfortunate.
Lewistown reports Montana's national guard team taking first place at Camp Perry matches. Led by Sgt. Waldo Y Vanganosa, the Montana squad scored 769 of 1000 points while the Lewistown gunsmith achieved 99 of 100, amid Perry rite contests reported by the Democrat News.
President Roosevelt urged every police officer in the United States to cooperate with the FBI in a nation wide drive against espionage sabotage and subversive activities. The move followed deployment of destroyers coast guard cutters and airplanes along the Atlantic from New England to the Pacific to detect belligerent warships and alert American vessels. More destroyers and cutters were dispatched while crews were being assembled for ongoing patrols. Contained in the day’s developments is a report from Washington detailing intensified national defense and surveillance efforts.
London society wedding in wartime fashion features every guest wearing a gas mask. The bride, Ann Silroy, is daughter of Sir Abe Nalley, a wealthy South African sportsman. The groom, Meren Synnatt, hails from the Admiralty department.
Washington official report traces consumer complaints of food profiteering to postwar price swings. Secretary Wallace notes farm prices remain above prewar levels but below parity goals. claims focus on processors and distributors, not farmers. He cites data showing current major food prices above prewar levels yet under parity targets.
French units push deeper into German lines as air raids on Britain fail. Reinforcements move toward the frontier while coordinated blows strike the Saar mining region and northern industrial towns. Front positions along the Ardennes stretch show ongoing heavy fighting and German resistance, with French and allied troops probing along the Moselle valley corridor.
Bretton Woods N H Sept a official statement by Captain W J Alexander administrator of the federal alcohol administration condemned radio advertising of alcoholic beverages as wrong and dangerous. He spoke to a convention of the National Alcoholic Beverage control association urging opposition and noting the potential trouble for manufacturers. The association has been invited by Governor Roy Ayers of Montana to host its next convention in that state.
Federal agencies and the Water Conservation Board met to discuss a joint program joining about 140 farm and soil and water conservation projects in Montana counties. Attendees included Mayen Security administration, invasion service, and regional directors. a second meeting is planned.
The body of Ann Bertha Moore, 45, missing from Three Forks was found in a water-filled gravel pit half a mile north of Thras Yorka. Coroner Howard Nelson noted a note by Moore asking to be buried in the Three Forks cemetery and said no inquest would be held.
Lourdon Sept 6 German warplanes attempted their first major foray of the European war on the Bellist Isle but the government said the defense held. The information ministry noted North Atlantic activity and civilian shelter seeking as work and transit pressurized.
Riga Latvia sent report describes limited Polish resistance as German forces shell and bomb Dańzigs outskirts. Polish garrison holds a small position despite heavy bombardment and air attacks. The article notes mobility restrictions and German patrols in the region while signaling ongoing combat losses on both sides.
Basel reports say French troops seized a German Siegfried line post near Starguentines while fighting was light elsewhere. British troops landed in France to aid the French army as it pushed deeper into German territory. An order from Col Walther von Brauchitsch praised Hitler as a model of courage for Germany’s eastern advance.
Kerk Sept 6 German observers report rapid German advances in the Polish sector. Bombardment of Lublin expected today as German forces push toward Krakow and Varsaw while encircling western Poland. Casualty figures given and reports of naval operations near German and neutral harbors.
London reports Britain unveils measures to paralyze German economy through economic warfare. A new ministry of economic warfare will coordinate actions to disrupt Nazi war production and prevent Germany from sustaining its war effort. Details were not disclosed, but the aim is to disorganize Germany’s economy.
Warsaw battle 30 miles north sees Poles holding line from Pultusk to Plonsk amid repeated tank thrusts. German raids hit Warenw area as Polish commander reports heavy tanks as vanguard. several German penetrations repelled, with Polish forces doggedly defending and retaking lost positions.
New York dispatch reports that officials close to Washington say President Roosevelt may call Congress into a special session as early as September 15 to consider revising the neutrality act. Washington sources note the idea is delicate amid fears of prompting a war balance. The Times cites discussions with close allies and suggests the public may soon see the conflict as nearer and the United States as having a direct stake.
New Orleans official James H. Ricau said a telegram from Porter Dock Company at Ker Went, Fila stated a seabourn had been positively beset of Key West this morning.
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