War News Signals Shifting Balkan Fronts In 1941
German blitzkrieg drives through Greece and Yugoslavia alter war trends in the Balkans. London fears for Greece, while British forces may reoccupy coastal positions near Salonika. Churchill hints at possible early offensive moves as German gains threaten the Vardar valley.
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Greece
Yugoslavia
Balkans
London
Norway
Flanders
Salonika
Berlin
Aegean
Vardar
Monstr Pass
Struma
Metaxas
Massawa
Eritrea
Churchill
Stockyards Rail Line Approved for Butte Spur
Northern Pacific wins council vote to build a half mile spur to the proposed Butte Public Stockyards. The route crosses Montana Street near St Patrick cemetery and the Hansen Packing road, with signals at crossings. Construction cost runs in the thousands and starts immediately.
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Northern Pacific
Butte Public Stockyards Company
WPA
N. P
Frank Curran
Montana Street
St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery
Hansen Packing Company
Butte
Sam Treloar
Judiciary Committee
Churchill Warns on Nazi Push Into Russia and Balkans
London April 9 Prime Minister Churchill warned that Germanys Balkan drive could reach Russia and the Ukraine oil fields and urged continued Allied unity. He said the battle hinges on the Atlantic as Britain must overcome U boats with adequate escorts and strong naval and air cooperation. He also urged Ireland to allow bases and reiterated resolve to maintain the blockade and allied co operation in France and the Mediterranean.
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London
Churchill
Russia
Germany
Balkan
Adolf Hitler
Ukraine
Caucasus
House of Commons
Turkey
Balkans
Libya
Britain
Cirenaica
Egypt
Yugoslavia
Greece
Anthony Eden
John Dill
Middle East
Ankara
Athens
Belgrade
Prince Paul
Italy
United States
Eire
Atlantic
France
Philippe Petain
Milwaukee President Says Road Prepared for Any Emergency
Milwaukee president H A Scandrett declares the Milwaukee road ready for any government demand. He visits the Butte depot during a cross country trip on the Columbian, noting the line is in peak physical condition after years of preparation.
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Milwaukee
Butte
H. A. Scandrett
Milwaukee Road
Chicago
Pacific Coast
Army and Navy Power to Seize Strike Plants Debated
William S Knudsen urged the option of Army and Navy seizure to operate defense plants after mediation fails. Secretary Perkins criticized jurisdictional strikes in defense industries and supported a cooling off period. Rep Brooks proposed amending the draft law to authorize seizure if mediation and labor department efforts fail.
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Washington
Army
Navy
William
Act
Brooks
D-La
Labor Department
Mediation Board
Brasier Named County Undersheriff After McKenzie’s Death
Charles A. Brasier, a deputy sheriff and former Marine, was appointed undersheriff by Sheriff Al McLeod to succeed the late George McKenzie. A Helena native who moved to Butte in 1897, Brasier lives at 107 Fremont Street, is married with three children, and attended Monroe grade school, Butte High, and Montana School of Mines. He volunteered for U S Marines in 1917 and served through World War I, later working for Butte Electric prior to his war service.
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al McLeod
Charles A. Brasier
George McKenzie
Brasier
McLeod
Fremont Street
Helena
Butte
Monroe
Montana School of Mines
United States
Germany
U.S. Marines
Butte Electric
Greeks Hold Out in Eastern Macedonia Amid Nazi Push
Greek high command reported that about 300000 troops cut off by the Salonika advance were still resisting late Wednesday afternoon. Fortress lines along the Bulgarian frontier remained intact as German forces drove through the Vardar valley toward Salonika. The Athens radio noted potential Yugoslav retreat and the risk of complete isolation of Greek forces, while bombers hit Piraeus with no reported casualties. Fighting raged along the Struma line as Germans surged toward the Albanian frontier.
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Athens
Macedonia
Salonika
Rupe
Nevrokop
Vardar
Roary
Thrace
Piraeus
Ministry of Public Security
Struma
Aegean
Skoplje
Nis
Suez Canal
Britain
Turkey
Metaxas
France
Maginot
Belgrade
Balkans
Balkan
Kranj
Coventry Suffers New Devastation from German Bombers
Coventry England endures a fresh wave of German bombing after midnight lasting hours. The historic city center including a famed hall, a police station, a hospital and a hotel suffered heavy damage while telephone service was reduced. Salvage and rescue work continued as volunteers labored through the night.
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Midlands
Coventry
England
Lady Godiva
Peeping Tom
Nazi Raiders Strike at Midlands City
German raiders bombed a west Midlands town injuring civilians as rescue workers fought fires after a several hour raid. The attack marked the second straight night of Midlands strikes amid broader RAF actions on Kiel Bremerhaven Emden and Rotterdam with five British planes lost and twelve German raiders destroyed.
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London
West Midlands
England
Channel
Kiel
Bremerhaven
Emden
Rotterdam
Air Ministry
Adolf Hitler
Bremen
Wilhelmshaven
Germany
British to Get U.S. Coast Guard Cutters
Washington reports the United States will transfer ten Coast Guard cutters to Great Britain to escort convoy ships and counter U boat threats. Churchill predicted they would soon be in action while urging continued lend lease aid.
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Washington
Winston Churchill
United States
Coast Guard
Great Britain
White House
House of Commons
Churchill
London
Britain
Forecast for Butte and Montana with showers and cooler temps
Partly cloudy conditions prevail in Butte on Thursday and Friday with showers on Thursday and cooler temperatures. In Montana, expect partly cloudy skies on Thursday and Friday with showers west of the divide on Thursday and cooler air in that region.
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Butte
Montana
Divide
Eastern Greek Army Surrenders Amid Balkans Crisis
The Balkans turn into a Allied disaster scene as Greece reportedly surrenders the eastern army and Salonika falls to the Nazis. Yugoslavia faces partition while Germans push toward Albania. British forces appear to stand and plan a possible stand west of the Vardar. Belgrade lies in ruins as Italy and Germany widen border skirmishes.
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Salonika
Yugoslavia
Bern
Switzerland
Balkans
Greece
Grecian
Aegean Sea
Albania
Germans Reach Out on Two Continents
The Associated Press analyzes Germanys two powerful pincers in Europe and Africa aimed at surrounding the British empire. The northern European arm reaches toward the Aegean and toward the Middle East while the southern African arm threatens Egypt. Churchill warns of stern fighting and the fate of Suez depends on crossing the Dover straits.
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Paul K. Lee
Associated Press Cable
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Europe
Aegean Sea
North Africa
Asia
Near East
Iran
Iraq
Baghdad
Suez Canal
Berlin
Mediterranean Sea
Churchill
Africa
Stern
Egypt
Russia
Turka
Straits of Dover
Holy Week Services Lead to Easter in Mining City
Roman Catholic Holy Week observances run almost continuously through Lent with Easter Sunday Masses climaxing six weeks of devotion. Masses are set for Thursday Friday and Saturday mornings and other services fill the rest of the week. Public schools close tonight for Easter vacation and Protestant churches plan special cantatas and evening services. The Silver Bow Ministerial association churches coordinate Holy Week observances.
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Silver Bow Ministerial Association
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Midlands City
Channel Coast
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