Churchill Has Fight in Parliament
In Twndun September 11 AP Winston Churchill defended a minister from charges of hostility to Russia and was called a black guard and a liar by William Gallacher the only communist member of parliament Gallacher later apologized to the prime minister and the house The dispute arose from labor leader Jack Tanter's claim that Col J T C Moore Brabazon minister for aircraft production hoped Germany and Soviet armies would exterminate each other It disclosed hundreds of British fighter planes already being sent to Russia by Moore Brabazon's ministry Churchill said he would not take guidance from a man who he said had to bend to outside orders Gallacher demanded clearance of cooperation with Russia Churchill replied he would not take orders from outsiders The house resumed business Moore Brabazon had earlier assured Churchill of support and noted hundreds of fighter aircraft were being sent to Russia with some already arriving
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Russia
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Germany
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Western Beet Men Take Slap at Administration
Western Beet Growers association declares in a convention resolution that the national administration harms the domestic sugar industry by favoring foreign producers. It urges a united front and proposes a central agency to coordinate beet sugar interests including STOWETS, processors, labor, transport, and civic groups. It also calls for stronger participation by the Agriculture Department in mechanizing field work.
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Move to Oust Nazi Envoy Approved
Buenos Aires on September 11 194? a conservative bloc in the chamber of deputies endorsed a motion to declare German ambassador Edmund von Thermann persona non grata for abusing diplomatic privileges. The decision was greeted with cheers from the conservative leader Reynaldo Pastor and supporters.
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Quake in Turkey Kills 300 in Agri Region
An Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Ankara reported 300 killed in a severe earthquake at Agri, 70 miles east of Erzurum, in eastern Turkey, as of Friday. Additional details indicated widespread damage and casualties across the area.
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Russian Drive Appears Closing Rapidly on Smolensk Area
The Associated Press report details Soviet counter-offensives along a wide front, claiming progress east of Smolensk and gains near Gomel. German spokesmen acknowledge Russian attacks, with tank engagements, heavy losses for the 47th corps, and continued assaults around Leningrad Kiev and Odessa while winter weather plans are discussed.
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Lindbergh Charges Three Groups Pressing for War
Charles A. Lindbergh charged that the British, the Jewish community, and the Roosevelt administration are the three groups driving the nation toward war. In Des Moines he warned of a step by step plan to push the U S into conflict under the pretense of defense and create incidents to force entry. The rally drew about 7500 as boos and cheers mixed for Lindbergh and other speakers amid heated reception.
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America First Committee
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England
Norwegians Executed By Nazi Forces
In Oslo two Norwegian labor leaders Viggo Hansteen and Rolf Wickshoem were shot by a firing squad after summary trials set up by Joseph Terboven. The strike movement in Oslo’s iron and ship building sectors appeared to have ended, though the general strike status remained uncertain as German troops encircled the city.
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Joseph Ter+boven
Davies Disputes Senate Claim On East Gasoline Shortage
Washington Sept 11 The defense petroleum coordinator’s office rebutted a senate committee claim there is no gasoline shortage in the east asserting stock deficiencies persist and conservation measures must continue Acting coordinator Ralph K Davies said public cooperation remains essential and lower east coast stock levels justify continued action The committee had recommended lifting delivery restrictions to filling stations and did not rule on a station curfew noting it did not study prices or operating hours
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Defense Petroleum Coordinate
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Japan forms National Defense Headquarters under Hirohito
Tokyo established a new National Defense Headquarters directly under Emperor Hirohito with General Otozo Yamada to oversee all land and air forces in Japan, Korea, Manchuria and Sakhalin. The move appears aimed at curbing military influence over imperial policy and preventing disturbances while Japan weighs war versus peace in the Pacific amid growing Allied power.
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County wheat yield expected above last year
County wheat yields are projected to average around 25 bushels per acre, with Helena valley and nearby districts reaching near 30 and some farms exceeding 40. Canyon Creek shows weaker yields while Augusta area reaches about 20 bushels per acre. overall, yields are highly spotty due to late freezes and storm damage.
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British Reaction Is Expected Today
London sources expect a formal British reply to President Roosevelt’s order to shoot Axis ships on sight in American defense. Prime Minister Churchill was not commenting, with officials saying the reply must come from a figure of equal standing.
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Weather report for Montana Friday and Saturday showers
Parts of Montana expect partly cloudy skies with showers on Friday and Saturday. Cooler conditions will affect east and south central portions Friday.
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President Roosevelt orders navy to shoot first in defense zones
President Roosevelt announced the United States would fire first on Axis submarines raiders or aircraft in waters vital to defense. He vowed to protect ships of all flags and warned German and Italian vessels of entering those waters would be at their own peril. He tied actions to preventing Nazi domination of seas and the Western Hemisphere, noting reliance on the British navy for still being invincible.
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Nazi Officials Silence On Roosevelt Speech In Berlin
Berlin reports show official silence as President Roosevelt warns Axis forces that ships and aircraft in vital American security zones risk destruction. German commentators denounce the President while Hitler’s Voellerischer Beobachter decries Roosevelt as seeking provocation.
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Hart Released as Maintenance Chief in State Highway Dept
State Highway Engineer Howar W Holmes confirmed Scott P Hart the department s maintenance chief has been released effective September 2. Holmes said Hart will stay in his offices until September and a successor has been chosen but not named yet. Taft had been maintenance engineer since 1935 and joined the department in 1923. Hart was away from Helena yesterday and could not be reached for comment.
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Varied Response To Roosevelt Shooting Speech
Washington opinion split over President Roosevelts address with Senator McCarran calling it an unauthorized declaration of war while Senator Thomas said driving pirates off the seas is not war. Wendell Willkie praised the presidents firmness urging support, and Senator Nyse warned of convoys and a possible shooting war despite promises.
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Powerful Short Wave Stations Broadcast Roosevelt Warning
Powerful short wave stations broadcast nationwide and worldwide as President Roosevelt warns the U S navy will shoot first if attacked. NBC and CBS rebroadcast in multiple languages including Portuguese Spanish German Italian French Polish and Serb Croatian with plans to repeat tomorrow.
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Columbia Broadcasting Company
Conference committee cuts tax exemptions in draft bill
Washington Sept 11 A joint senate house committee agreed to reduce income tax exemptions from 2000 to 1500 for married persons and from 800 to 750 for singles. Treasury estimates additional 303 million dollars annually and about 4.9 million more people would enter the income tax system. The panel said the agreement would be released publicly Monday when presented to the house.
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