Navy Places Orders for Huge Armada
In Bucharest on September 9 General Ion Antonescu moved Romania toward nazification by decreeing all Jewish communities must vacate synagogues hospitals and schools unless they establish 400 members in cities or 200 in rural areas. The state would take over vacated properties and Baptist Advent sect members would be deemed without religion unless tied to Catholic or Protestant churches. No anti Jewish demonstrations occurred as authorities quell unrest and sales or transfers of real estate over twenty acres were likely to be restricted pending further orders.
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Bucharest
Ion Antonescu
Rumania
Carol
Technh
United States
Catholica
Ibta Carol
Bombers Lay Double Nine Hour London Ruin Core of Capital
German heavy super bombs and incendiaries pounded central London for about nine hours through Saturday night into Sunday, demolishing office buildings and hospitals while fires roared and Thames facilities suffered damage. Anti-aircraft batteries roared as Berlin claimed raids on Wesermunde. The attack followed two prior all-night bombardments with high casualties.
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Associated Press
Germany
London
Thames River
Berlin
Wesermuende
Weser River
Civil War Vets Refuse Auto Parade Ride
Springfield, Sept. 1. Civil War veterans at the 74th national encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic refused to ride in automobiles. About 160 veterans attended, with around 20 declining the offer to ride. Henry Mack, 103, of St. Paul, the oldest registrant, chose to march on foot.
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Springfield
Chlomobilen
Grand Army of the Republic
John M. Tipton
Offern
Henry Mack
St. Paul
Air Raid Alarm Sounds in Berlin as Bombing Hits Suburbs
Berlin residents sought shelter during a 43 minute air raid alert early today as British planes attacked the metropolitan area. Authorities said the central city was not reached, with damage reported in surrounding districts.
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Berlin
Nazis Warn Worse Bombardments for London
Berlin reports a German air squadron fought toward England at 80 and 40 minute intervals and threatens bombardment ten times worse than any London has endured. Authorities say 300 Nazi planes took part in Monday raids on London despite poor weather, with clearer conditions aiding night attacks.
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Berlin
England
London
Stret
Huntleh
Education Dept to Train Defense Skilled Workers Here
The Helena high school department will cooperate with the Aeronautics Department and related trades to staff a national defense training program for industrial demand. L. W. Fabrier announces preparatory and refresher courses for youths and older workers. Training supervised by the Office of Education in Washington. Unemployment compensation, WPA, NYA, and CCC cooperation expected. Industry must approve applicants. Alma federal employment service will assist. A local committee of teachers is formed to guide the program.
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Helena
National Defense
L. W. Fabrier
Office of Education
Washington, D. C
Unemployment Compensation Commission
W.P.A
N.Y.A
C.C.C
Cooper
Alma
Federal Employment Service
Tos Office of Education
Tehor
J.C. Fletcher
L. B. Steffin
Willkie Plans Opening Campaign Speech At Coffeyville
Wendell L Willkie announced after a brief talk with Henry Ford that his opening campaign address in Coffeyville Kansas would contrast his free enterprise philosophy with the New Deal. He indicated the speech would focus on domestic and international affairs and would touch on the third verse on tour. Ford visited Willkie briefly. both declined further comment.
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Rushville
Ind
Henry Ford
Wendell L. Wiltxo
Dia
Coffeyville
Kan
Willkie
Ford
Geme
Defense program to include road work Montana gets share
Washington announced a defense program to build 3,100 miles of roads at military reservations and improve 76,000 miles of strategic highways. A sands administrator said $197,000,000 is available, with most federal funds requiring state matching. Allocation of $134,063,000 in federal aid highway funds for 1942–43 was set, with some portions not needing state match. State-by-state allocations for 1942–43 include Colorado, Monte, Nebraska, and Wyoming with multiple figures for regular aid and special funds.
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Washington
Jona M.carmody
Federal Works
Sands
Couré
Colorado
Monte
Nebraska
Wyoming
G O P Scores Big Sweep in Maine Voting
Maine Republicans captured a sweeping victory as unofficial returns showed strong leads across statewide races. The GOP gubernatorial candidate led toward a two third share. Rep Ralph O Brewster led Sen race by about 29 009 votes over Louis J Brann. In three Maine House contests Republicans led, while many Democratic votes remained unsettled as the tally continued.
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Portland
Bent
Maine
Flys Pistor
Ralph O. Brewster
G.O.P
U. B. Senate
Guard Mobilization Speeds to Training Camps
Washington Sept 9 The War department ordered national guardsmen called into federal service to be concentrated as practicable in training centers. Most troops should reach camps within a week after induction on Sept 18, with National Guard Bureau officials stating all will be in camps within 10 days.
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Washington
Ept
War Department
National Guard Bureau
Senate Rejects House Draft Amendments in Conference
Washington Sept 7 The Senate voted 48 to 19 to fight House amendments and moved the peacetime conscription bill into conference postponing the draft for 60 days. Senator Adams urged inserting the contested provision by instructing conferees to accept it but was defeated. The Senate also rejected binding the conferees to the Senate age of 21. Conference committee of pro conscription senators was appointed to negotiate with House members.
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Washington
Senate
Adama
D. Cole
Chamber
House
Nonata Lill
Havaa
Sheppard
Texan
Military Affaira
White House
Accute
Sponsel Appointed Superintendent for Yellowstone Division
Duluth Sept 9 Sponsel named assistant superintendent for the Northern Pacific railway now appointed superintendent of the Yellowstone Division with headquarters at Glendive Montana. He succeeds T W I Fearte recently named superintendent of the Spokane Portland and Seattle railway at Portland Oregon.
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Bt. Paul
C. Sponsel
Northern Pacific Railway
Duluth
Yellowstone
Glendive
Mont
Fearte
Spokane
Portland
Seattle
Life in London Under Air Raids Like a Nightmare
Eyewitness sketches from wartime London describe the air raid experience in vivid, unsettling terms. The piece details the sounds, tastes, and visceral fear of bombs, the rush to shelters, and the sudden jolts of danger as civilians endure the relentless threat.
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London
Big German Guns Open Barrage Near Dover
German long range guns fired shells across the Dover Straits from Cap Gris Nez as RAF bombers roared toward the French coast. The bombardment targeted the area near Dover with vivid flashes and smoke plumes visible at dusk while German shells continued offshore.
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Comat
Englad
Dover
HAF
Dover Straits
Cap Griz Nez
France
Cliffside Wateharn
Princess Martha To Live on Cape Cod
Greeted by a crowd of townspeople Princess Martha of Norway arrives with three children and a relative, from President Theodore Roosevelt’s home at Hyde Park to take temporary residence on Cape Cod. The royal party will stay at the home of Frereli Schaefer, a Pittsburgh manufacturer, who has turned over the dwelling and tent as accommodations for the crown princess whom he has long known.
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Winhno
Mass
Bent
Marstha
Norway
Thosorelt
Ayde Mark
Cape Cod
Frareri¢ Schaefer
Pittsburgh
Aorvanin
Navy awards record contracts for 200 ships and planes
Washington reports the Navy Department awarded contracts totaling about 3.86 billion dollars for 200 ships including seven 45,000 ton battleships and 194 other vessels. The action follows a 5.25 billion defense appropriation and forecasts a two ocean fleet with most ships to be built by private yards, keel laying within six months, and major work on aircraft and facilities.
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U. S
Washington
Navy Department
United States
Roosevelt
Vinson
House Naval Committee
Vinson Sard
Navy
Sary
Lacilitian
Planta
Ayyao
Comple
Glendive Wins Approval for State Junior College
The Montana board of education approved establishing a junior college in Glendive to begin functioning immediately. Gov. Roy E Ayers calls the diploma mill remark unfair, while Miles City, led by Sen. Charles Kroman, remains the original hub of junior college activity. continuations and petitions moved the plan forward through Ruth Reardon, state superintendent, after requests to place it on the board agenda.
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Montana
Cole
Togo
Miles City
Charles Kroman
Ths Junior College
Legion Members in Montana Offer Service to State
About 7,000 American Legion members in Montana were invited to serve the state in capacities such as draft boards and home defense. Gov. Roy Ayers received a letter from Frank Flaherty and others, noting WWI service and readiness to work with legal authorities against subversive activity. National Legion plans action at Boston meeting in September with Montana delegates.
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Montana
American Legion
Atai
Roy F. Ayers
Frank Flaherty
Great Kalla
George Gosiat
Dilton
Charles Y. Sheridan
Helena
American Legion Committee On National Defence
Her Ribler
Flaherty
Ant
Aani
Monten
The
United States
Legion
Boston
Yct
Montana Department
Pope Assures Vatican Works For Peace World
Pope Pius reportedly reassured President Roosevelt that the Vatican is doing everything possible to bring about world peace. A message relayed via Myrple C. Taylor followed Roosevelt signing a bill funding armament relief. Roosevelt planned to address the International Travelers convention after returning to Washington.
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Hyde Park
N. Y
Pius
Vatican
Roosevelt
U. S
Myrple C. Taylor
Roma
Taylor
Roosavalt
Stephen Early
Washington
International Teamalers
Usl
Congress approves aid bill to boost vital mineral production
Washington Sept 9 up a bid permitting the Reconstruction Finance Corporation to loan up to 40000 tons to corporations or individuals for geologic prospecting and mining of minerals deemed essential for national defense The measure moves to the president for signature The House approved unanimously after Rep Murdock said the act would spur private enterprise to mine minerals including antimony chromium mica nickel tin phosphate platinum and vanadium Existing loans focus on gold silver and aluminum Support from Rep Sprague stressed the essential need for more mineral supply to reduce foreign dependence and strengthen national defense
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Washington
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Messare
House
Murdock
Ariz
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Pope
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