Churchill signals possible North Africa moves easing Greece crisis
War correspondent notes Churchill hints at impending North Africa actions while Greece faces a dire retreat. Estimated remaining empire troops in Greece 50 000 to 80 000 suggest reinforcements diverted from Egypt or a withdrawal, signaling a build up east of the Libyan Egyptian frontier for defense or offense.
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Kirke L. Simpson
Associated Press
Churchill
North Africa
Greece
London
Libya
Nile
Berlin
Salum
Tobruk
Egypt
Straits of
Sicily
Tripoli
East
Africa
Turkey
Bridges Declared Red in 1937 38
Robert Wilmott a former Oregon Communist testified that Harry Bridges was a Communist in 1937 and 1938 and that he heard union meetings discuss party tactics at Portland. Wilmott identified himself as ex editor of Labor New Dealer and said Bridges or his body guard Joe Ring attended meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger A. Johnson
San Francisco
Robert Wilmott
Oregon
Harry Bridges
Wilmott
California
Labor New Dealer
Portland
Ore
Bridges
Joe Ring
Tax plan would raise income levy to sixteen point five percent
Washington reports reveal a Treasury proposal for steeply rising surtaxes to fund 3.6 billion dollars in new revenue. The plan would set a 11 percent first bracket and end with a 75 percent top rate for high incomes, while maintaining exemptions and a 10 percent credit for earned income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
House Committee
Department
House
Ways and Means Committee
German Troops Reach Thermopylae Pass in Greece
German spearheads are close to the Thermopylae pass as British forces retreat. Hitler’s panzer advance aims to cut off Athens and Piraeus, threatening to trap Allied troops in Greece and jeopardize the Suez route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Thermopylae Pass
Adolf Hitler
Athens
Piraeus
Thessaly
Associated Press
Greece
New Zealand
Italy
Albania
Ioannina
Democratic Dinner Tonight in Meaderville Hosted by 100 Attendees
About 100 Democrats are expected at a testimonial dinner tonight at the Aro cafe in Meaderville. Harry M. Washington, touring 13 Northwestern states for the Democratic National Committee, will be the principal speaker after arriving by plane from Seattle. Arthur J. Lamey and County Surveyor Jack Healy are mentioned in relation to the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Aro
Meaderville
Harry M. Washington
Northwestern
Democratic National Committee
Seattle
Washington
Arthur J. Lamey
Jack Healy
Y M C A Drive Reaches 15507 As Final Meeting Set
The Y M C A campaign total rose to 15507 by last evening under George N Short, with a final meeting scheduled Thursday night. The goal is 21000 and funds support the building, education and recreation programs. E G Craine leads in new memberships with 134 secured, amid strong teamwork from Dr Curtis L Wilson L W Johnson Alex Blewett H R Doyle J D Newman Jack Preston and E N Genz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craine
Curtis L. Wilson
L. W. Johnson
Alex Blewett
H.R. Doyle
J.D. Newman
Jack Preston
E. N. Genz
German Bombers Strike Southwest England and London
German bombers hit southwest coastal England in two heavy raids, with casualties and damage to stores and a hospital. A later wave struck the same area, while London endured anti aircraft fire during brief alarms. Plymouth may have been the Monday raid target, with some bombs falling on open ground elsewhere.
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London
England
Plymouth
Planes Collide in Midair Maneuvers Near Red Bluff
Two Army pursuit planes from the 79th Pursuit Squadron crashed at 14 000 feet during a formation flight from Hamilton Field to Medford Oregon. Second Lieut. James K. Dowling, 25 of Chicago, parachuted to safety about 20 miles southeast of Red Bluff and was rescued. First Lieut. Ernest W. Keating, 26, of Blackwell Texas, guided his plane to the Sacramento air depot and escaped serious damage.
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Hamilton Field
Calif
79Th
Red Bluff
James K. Dowling
Chicago
Ernest W. Keating
Blackwell
Texas
Sacramento Air Depot
Keating
Medford
Ore
Lieut. Dowling
Stolen Cast of Theodore Roosevelt Model At Mount Rushmore
Rapid City S D April 22 The plaster head cast used by Gutzon Borglum as a model for Theodore Roosevelt on Mount Rushmore has been stolen Lincoln Borglum successor director said the life sized model carries great historic value The theft was referred to the FBI by U S District Attorney George Philip
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rapid City
M. D
Theodore Roosevelt
Gutzon Borglum
Mount Rushmore
Lincoln Borglum
United States
George Philip
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Escaped German Pilot Von Werra Flees U S
Attorney General Jackson announced Franz von Werra an escaped German war flyer fled the United States while under a ten thousand dollar bond and headed for Peru He ordered tighter treatment in similar cases and sent new instructions to immigration officials and United States attorneys The rules require turning back escaping prisoners at borders or holding any who enter for AG instruction
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Washington
Jackson
Franz von Werra
United States
Peru
von Werra
Butte and Montana Weather Forecast Outlook
The forecast shows fair conditions for Butte with afternoon cloudiness on Wednesday and Thursday and a warming trend on Wednesday. Montana expects generally fair skies on Wednesday and Thursday with warmer temperatures in the eastern and southern portions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Montana
Irish Minister Frank Aiken Visits Butte to Buy Supplies
Frank Aiken, Ireland's defense minister, arrives in Butte on April 30 on a national tour to seek cash purchases of arms and war materiel for up to 200000 troops. The visit includes remarks on Ireland's neutrality and his pledge to pay cash if permitted by the U.S. government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Aiken
Eire
Butte
Aiken
Sean Nunan
Nunan
Irish Freedom Movement
Irish Republican Army
New York
United States
Montanans to Hold Annual Meeting in Helena
The annual meeting of Montanans Inc occurs in Helena Friday and Saturday with reports and discussions on Montana industries and state problems. James R. Rowe of Butte will oversee general sessions as large delegations from across the state attend. Ray J. MacDonald calls Butte for at least 50 representatives and Great Falls pledges 36 plus others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montanans, Inc
Helena
W. G. Ferguson
State Chamber of Commerce
Montana
James R. Rowe
Butte
Ray J. MacDonald
Butte Chamber of Commerce
MacDonald
First Gambling Arrest Made In Closedown Era
In a raid on a coffee house at 28A East Park Street, police arrested a man who gave the name John Olia during the city’s first gambling arrest since the early March closedown. Officers Ryan and Powell entered as a Barboot dice game proceeded. dice and leather cups were seized and Olia posted a $50 bond before midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Olia
East Park Street
Willam Ryan
Elmer Powell
Olia
Communists Barred From Textile Workers Union Office
At the union's second biennial convention in New York on April 22 delegates adopted an amendment barring Communist, Nazi and Fascist groups from holding office in the Textile Workers' Union of America C I O. The move targets political affiliations within the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Textile Workers’ Union of America
Aid to Britain to Continue Says President
President Roosevelt reaffirmed that aid to Britain would continue as the cornerstone of democracy abroad. He warned against overreacting to military reverses and stressed that victory will come from sustaining England as the main defense of democracy, not from a single battle. He also announced a three day nutrition conference for May 26 to address food and living costs.
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Britain
England
Washington
Balkans
Roosevelt
Mediterranean
Greece
Great Britain
Delphi
Hanes
Nion
Teachers to Be Named Monday for 1941-42
The first regular meeting of the new school board presided by I. D. Hadzor named Monday as the day to consider the election of teachers for the 1941-42 school year. The board awarded the Webster school rewiring contract to Western Plumbing and Electric at 2900 dollars and approved about 75 bids for general school supplies. The high school stadium was leased to the Butte Miners drum corps for practices. Claims approved included recreation center payroll 40 dollars vocational education 500 office 3019.99 janitors 6891 labor 127 and claims 4405.17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. D. Hadzor
Webster
Western Plumbing and Electric Company
Butte Miners
Schulman Sentenced 364 Days in Road Camp
Spokane federal judge Lewis B. Schwellenbach sentenced Harry Schulman president of the Spokane Greek American Club to 364 days in a road camp on April 22. The ruling capped the case arising from alleged misconduct involving club activities and public funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane, Wash
U.S
Lewis B. Schwellenbach
Harry Schulman
Spokane
Southern Soft Coal Wage Talks Resume in New York
Southern soft coal producers and the United Mine Workers agreed to resume wage negotiations in New York following a White House request. Dr. John R. Steelman announced the conferences would restart, ending a southern withdrawal after northern mines settled at seven dollars per day. The eight-state Appalachian region has seen mines closed since April 1 as talks faltered.
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Southern
New York
Associated Press
Co. i Oo. Uni
Roosevelt
John R. Steelman
Washington
Appalachian
Goft
Holting
M. W. Nego
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Suez Canal
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H. M. Washington
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Toannina
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Patras
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