Neutrality measure debated as Senate awaits
Washington Sept 28 The senate foreign relations committee approved the administration neutrality bill 16 to 7 sending it to the Senate for a major debate after amending provisions on credit restrictions to belligerents and arms embargo repeal. The panel chose to let the full Senate hear the arguments rather than extend committee action.
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Federal Reserve district shows August 1939 activity above 1938 levels
Minneapolis dispatch reports August activity in the ninth Federal Reserve district exceeded 1938 benchmarks with deposits at city and county banks near all time highs, gains in retail sales, and iron mining over twice last year. Building contracts fell from July, while permits rose 25 percent year over year. Copper and other metals stayed high, flax and potatoes strengthened, but wheat, dairy and hogs declined 14 percent from a year ago.
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Fifteen Die In British Munitions Plant Explosion
London reports 15 killed and four wounded in a northern munitions plant blast this afternoon. government says damage minimal to production. German submarine activity and air attack claims mingled in hurried notices as Britain tightens wartime defenses.
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Attack by Nazi Bombers Driven Off in England
London reports that German bombers aimed at the Scottish coast were repelled as British fighters scrambled from several airfields. The association said British planes engaged the enemy and prevented any damage or intrusion, following earlier conflicting German claims of a successful attack near the Scottish coast.
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Germany Focuses On Air and Submarine Forces As Challenge
German wartime dispatch reports concentrate on air and submarine forces challenging Britain. Foreign Minister von Ribbentrop, in Moscow, seeks a diplomatic push against Britain while a British cruiser is claimed attacked off the Isle of May near the Firth of Forth. Continued on page 2.
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Montana project 1 funds allocated in 17 states
The Rural Electrification administration reported today it allotted 4 285 500 for 11 promats in 17 states. Included is Yellowstone Valley Electric Cooperative Inc Huntley Mont F24 HON.
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Yellowstone Valley Electric Co- Operative, Inc
Huntley, Mont
Dies Demands Communists and Bind Ukrainian Link Exposed
Washington copy reports Chairman Lea of the House Un American Activities Committee demanding the communist party and the German American bind reveal their members or face contempt. He cited Ukrainian independence efforts and alleged foreign influence, listing records of Ukrainian factions and the ODAY.U group as evidence of a pan foreign tie in the United States.
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Montana Highway Commission schedules November hearings and contracts
The Montana Highway Commission plans letting next month and two November dates as it advances a road construction program. McKinnon said October 20 will be a filing date for six to eight projects, with November 3 and 17 set for additional items. Contracts to be awarded include regrading and surfacing of 2.470 miles on the Great Falls-Yorkton road, drainage improvements on 17.082 miles of the Sidney-Culbertson road, six timber bridges and four rock placements on the Sidney-Culbertson route, and resurfacing and bridge work on the Grass Range-Malta route among others.
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French Planes Raid German Front Near Moselle
Paris reports a successful French attack near the Moselle against German forces with squadrons of French aircraft including American Curtis fighters penetrating deep into German territory. Prisoners were taken in the operation along the western bank of the Moselle near Fresch and Luxembourg borders at the northern end of the western front.
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Hamilton Avers No Coalition Is Planned by Body
New York September reports John D. Mamilton, head of the Republican National Committee, rejects any Republican Democratic truce for the 1940 election. He states Americans first, Republicans second, and warns that European developments could force strong actions to address farm policy, investment, and credit conditions.
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Two Brothers Die in Plane Crash Near Aridgeville
Pittsburgh dispatch reports two brothers, John Stempkowaki and Charles Stempkowaki of Cleveland, were killed when their plane crashed near Aridgeville as it took off. Pilot Robert Paley was barely injured. The wife of one of the men watched the tragedy unfold.
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R J Kelly Elected Legion Commander
R J Kelly was elected commander of the American Legion branch in Fhwaco Bent. The lieutenant of artillery from Worth yee and World War I veteran faced rivals Milo Warner and Ian Stambakel before withdrawing. Kelly addressed delegates and pledged to keep the nation neutral regarding foreign war, asserting the centrality policy and urging unity among 1,009,000 veterans.
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Stephen F. Chadwick
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Foreign Planes Reported Flying Across Holland
Ametscam reports a radio announcement that large numbers of foreign planes were sighted crossing the Netherlands tonight. One group was said to have flown over Harderwijk before midnight, not over Amsterdam, with calls for anti aircraft units to stay alert as the neutral army braces for possible invasion.
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Building Trades AFL Launch Drive to Eliminate C10 Rivals
Cincinnati September 28 M The AFL building trades, the federation’s strongest group, debated methods to curb jurisdictional strikes and stop raids by John L. Lewis' C10 plan. William Green urged unity and arbitration over force, while Lewis defended his expansion as limited raiding.
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Signing of Russian Pact Stirs Baltic Anxiety
Nga Latvia Sept 29 Anxiety rose in the Baltic states after the Soviet Estonian mutual assistance and trade agreement, said to grant Russia air and naval bases on Saaremaa. The treaty follows reports of a Soviet freighter sunk off the Estonian coast, heightening tensions as Moscow aims to move 23,000 troops into the region.
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Price of Import Silver Is Again Cut in New York
New York, Sept. 28 Tiandy and Harman bulifen dealers lowered the price of imported silver for domestic trade by 2 cents to 35 1/2 cents an ounce after a 1 cent cut on Wednesday. London quoted silver at 22 pence, with sterling at $4.03 per ounce.
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Soviet Russia Signs Mutual Aid Pact With Estonia
Berlin reports Germany and Soviet Russia have agreed to cooperate to end the war with Britain and France, and to resolve Polish state disintegration. The Moscow dispatch notes a ten year Estonian pact granting military fortifications on Baltic islands and a Baltic port, plus strengthened trade, signaling Moscow’s control over Gulf of Riga and Baltic approaches.
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Three Dead in Montana Car Train Collision Near Boxer
Three people died and a four year old boy was seriously injured when a car struck by a locomotive at a farm crossing near Hozeman Montana east of Boxer. Victims include Mrs Mary Payne about 44 and two sons Charles 14 and Russel 17. Kenneth Mayne aged 4 to 6 in critical condition. The driver was identified as a member of the Payne family. The toll for the year rises to 104 after yesterday’s fatal truck crash in Browning.
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Helena Veterans Honor Argonne Forest Battle
Helena World War veterans meet at the American Legion hall in Helena to commemorate the Argonne Forest engagement. About 1 100 officers and soldiers died or were wounded. The Remnant Club, with units in California and Utah, holds annual observances near September 20. Members belonged to the 91st Division’s 2nd Infantry.
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New Romanian government sworn ending martial law
In Bucharest a new Romanian government was sworn in ending martial law after the assassination of Premier Calinescu. Armand Constantine Argentoapu was named premier, with Nicolae Otescu and Gabriel Marinescu among appointed ministers. The move ends a solitary rule and follows the Iron Guard era.
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Russia Open to British War Trade Pact Says Soviet Envoy
London reports Ivan Malsky, the Soviet ambassador to London, stated Russia was willing to enter into negotiations for a wartime trade agreement with Britain. The assertion was carried by authoritative sources tonight.
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West Yellowstone oil strike reported at park entrance town
A West Yellowstone and Boxeman syndicate announced a 46 foot oil strike in the heart of the town near the park entrance at an elevation of 6706 feet. George Whittexer said they expect to break through within hours and begin production, with earlier reports of oil in nearby wells and years of drilling and planning preceding the find.
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