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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1940

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Senate Deadlock On Draft Age Limits In Compromise Bill

Washington reports a long Senate House committee session failed to agree on draft age limits. Senate proposed up to 39 years, House insisted on 21 to 44. The dispute centered on minor policy provisions and a 60-day postponement clause, with final form expected soon despite ongoing debates. London air raid summary notes a major German assault. no casualties yet, while London braces for continued night bombing.

Washington Senate House Committee House House Tik Uven Chatrmas Shappard Texas Nevate Grown Sheppard MIL Prinel

Final Approval Is Given Power Line Extension

Boise Sept. 10. A power network linking Idaho Power Montana Power and Utah Power and Light received a certificate of convenience and necessity from the Idaho Public Utilities Commission. The project covers a high voltage transmission line from Anaconda Montana to Grace Idaho costing over 2 040 000 dollars. The line will integrate with existing systems and complete interconnection among the three utilities.

Boise Tdlaho Intermountain Northwest Wah Sp Tony Tdaho Public Utilities Commission W. Cornett Commission Idaho Power Company Anaconda Mont Grace Idaho Montana Power Company Utah Power and Light Company Cornell Esid Utah

Rail Chief Gavin to Visit City This Afternoon

Great Northern Railway president Frank J. Gavin and VP C. O. Jenks arrive about 4 16 pm for a formal inspection tour in Vielona. They will dine with local officials, marking Gavin’s first visit to the division since his appointment in 1930, with page 10 continuation.

Frank J. Gavin Great Northern Railway Company C. O. Jenks Great Northern Gavin W. P. Kennay Montana Gavinson

Churchill Speech To Be Heard Here Tonight Broadcast

NBC announced that Prime Minister Churchill's address will be carried on both Red and Blue networks at 2:30 a.m. Wednesday in the British empire. The length and content were not disclosed. CBS also planned to air the speech.

New York NBC Tonight 2 Brilies Empire Ms.t CBS

Wilkie Opposes 60 Day Delay In Conscription Bill

Wendell L. Wilkie urged defeat of the house approved amendment delaying conscription for 60 days and favoring enlistment. He said he hopes the Fish amendment is eliminated after House Senate conferees meet. Maine GOP victory noted as he heads into a western tour aboard a 12 car special train with aides and supporters.

Rushville Ind Zac Wendell L. Wilkie Publican Newsp House Senate Fiah A. N Contarance Withkic Maine Middle Far West Titanville Russe Davenport New York

Arizona Sen Ashurst Trails Amid Primary Returns

Early returns from yesterday's primaries show Senator Ashurst of Arizona trailing. Senator Vandenberg leads in Michigan, and Vermont Governor Aiken wins. In Minnesota Shipstead maintains a strong bid after switching to the Republican, while Louisiana's anti Long forces gain ground. Michigan and Colorado also report early leads for key Republicans.

Ashurst Ariz Vandenberg Louisiana George D. Aiken Victorialls Vermont Shipstead Jeading Minnesota Louteirna Sam Jones Long Heirs Minnanota Shipetead Labor Party Wit Tunning Martin Nelson

Eleven Romanian Generals Ousted In Purge Start

Twelve generals are ousted by General Antonescu in a drive to purge Carol II's influence. Former Premier Gootre Arswseanu and former War Minister Ion Ilenen are named among the targets as decrees bar heirloom royal patronage from military ventures. Observers predict further purges in high places amid tensions with the king.

Bucharest Fnrntor Carol Mihal

Carol and Lupescu Leave for Portugal in Secret Train

The exiled King Carol II of Romania and his red-haired companion Magda Lupescu slipped from a hotel servants door and boarded a special train bound for Portugal. Guests at the Lugano hotel were alerted, but few glimpsed the pair as the train departed late at night, with lingering uncertainty about their route and destination.

Lugano Awitzeland King Caro Rumabia Magda Lupescu Tentant Portugal Questa Cardi Riviers

Italians Bomb Jewish City in Palestine and 150 Killed

The San Antonio Evening News reports alleged Italian air attacks on a Jewish city in Palestine resulting in about 150 fatalities. The article notes chaotic conditions and cites unidentified officials claiming casualties and damage. The piece also covers Mexican politics, with Lazaro Cardenas impeached by Almazán supporters and Hector F. Lopes named provisional president until Almazán’s term begins.

Palestine San Antonio Texas Bent San Antonio Evening News Almananists Congress Duan Andeen Almantan Lazare Cardenas Mexico Hector F. Lopes Woldier Republic Lopez Almazan

Palestinians Bomb Tel Aviv As Rome Berlin Pact Hailed

Reports from Cairo describe an Italian bombing of Tel Aviv with at least 350 died and many homes destroyed in the modern Jewish city. Arabic leaflets praised Axis achievements and urged Britons to quit Palestine. One American citizen was among those killed, with casualties feared to rise as rescue workers comb the rubble.

Caire Egypt Palestine Tonlight Tel Aviv St Wan Samed Feera

Canadian travel slides but Montana sees tourism hold steady

Traffic engineer R. U. Fletcher of the Montana highway department reports that despite heavy losses in Canadian travel, overall tourist business in Montana remains near normal. He projects about 91 000 cars through ports this year, close to 101 000 in the prior period, noting passport rules and wartime declines shaped the flow. Fletcher cites Chief Mountain crossing data and wartime restrictions as key factors in the drop, with a potential recovery if travel conditions normalize.

Montana Fletcher Warrbfodd Fletcher Ral

Bankhead Collapses Before Campaign Address

Sixty six year old William B. Bankhead, speaker of the House, fainted in his hotel room on the eve of an opening campaign address in Maryland. Navy physician Dr. Georg W. Culver said the condition was a palpitations attack. Bankhead remained in bed at the hotel with hospital tests planned for the next day and several days of rest anticipated.

Anytmore William HB. Bankhead Noure of Representatives Maryland Georgs W. Calver Capitol Washington Bankhead Betain Preacat

Parolee in Butte Kills Two Women Then Takes Own Life

In Butte a 65 year old parolee shot his wife and her female companion, Mrs Mary Clark, in the home, then killed himself with a gunshot through the mouth. Chief Breen said the double murder and suicide occurred around 12 80 p m. The shooter had served a long term for a moral offense. The incident was not found until a son returned home.

William Becon Ward Phil Bernand Ron Mary Clark Tao Aersand Bren Salt Bereaoll Atnla Prinon Pardlee Treen Oid Fyent Aghual Tour Houwra Farward Breen

Reichstag Damaged In Hardest Berlin Bombing Attack

Bombers struck central Berlin hitting government buildings along Unter Den Linden and the Reichstag, the most severe attack on the capital of the Reich. An incendiary dropped through the Reichstag roof. flames were extinguished by watchmen. A 1000 pound bomb exploded near United States Embassy area. other blasts shattered windows and damaged ministry and administration buildings. Official German notices described a night of moonlight and flares as the capital faced renewed bombing after four prior nights.

Berlin Unter den Linden Reich Listorie Unter den Linden United States Retch Vergarten Adolf Ministry of the Interior International News Service Wilhalostrasse Exnorta Refchatag Vreas Gat Belog Tecon

Hoehne Case Lapses After U S Orders

In Los Angeles on September 10 the Hoehne case faded as no federal attorney appeared and a guilty plea attempt collapsed. The judge called the matter more than a simple failure to register, noting possible espionage implications and the need for American jury consideration. Noebno faced two counts for not registering a German agent and for failure to notify the secretary of state of his presence. He was arrested June 2 by FBI agents before a planned trip to South America. The dismissal came from Assistant U S Attorney C John Rogge after a Washington telegram. Previously, Dr Frill Wolfe, a German dentist, pleaded guilty to a related charge in Balinh Canal Zone and received a $2,000 suspended fine. Washington, Sept 10.

Fon Angeles Germany Hurbert Hoehne Ware Aftice Noebno Wan Uhdor Nan Fornign Sino Department Jung Federal Bureau of Investigation Agente Na South America Isava Alortely C. John Rogge U. S Washington Frill Wolfe Canal Vone Wolfe

Reserve Officers May Quit Before Active Service

The War Department announced that army reserve officers below captain may resign before or within 20 days after entering active service if they are not to perform other than wages and camp allowances for personal services. The move aligns with a recent act allowing calls up of reserves.

Wanhogton War Department Army Reserve

Speed Up Orders for Aircraft Procurement Program

The War Department sent speed up letters to 22 manufacturers to proceed with a $1.252 billion aircraft program. It includes 14,294 sirmlanca costing about $517.9 million, 28,252 engine coating funds around $277 million, and $57 million for propellers and blade coating. Ford Motor Co. named as engine maker. funds approved in Roosevelt's $5.251 billion defense bill.

Washington Sept War Department Rutheriaing Ford Motor Company Roosevelt

Abundant Harvest Assured for U S Wheat Crop

Washington reports August conditions boosted crop prospects by at least 6 percent and virtually assure an abundant harvest. Corn production seen at 2,287,186,000 bushels, hay and forage records possible, wheat at 660,000,000 bushels, with increases over prior forecasts and above long-term averages.

Washington Agricutinral Department

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