Senate Passes Bill to Call Up National Guard Overseas
The Senate approved by 71 to 7 a measure authorizing the President to mobilize the National Guard and reserves for 12 months in the western hemisphere and American possessions. An amendment to protect dependents passed 39 to 38 while a further amendment to limit Guard service to U S possessions failed 39 to 38. The bill would mobilize 227,000 guardsmen and 116,000 reserve officers.
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Biggest air battle off Britain's coast admits 16 British losses
London reports 70 German and 16 British planes shot down in a 14 hour sea and air clash described as a dress rehearsal for Hitler's blitzkrieg. Stukas and Messerschmitts attacked convoyed shipping under balloon barrages while British forces claimed the heaviest bag of planes.
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Launch of American Manufacturer Freighter Shocks San Francisco
Spectators at San Francisco Bay cheered as the American Manufacturer, a 6,750 ton freighter, slid into the water sending a wave over nearby property. The launch drew drenched crowds who raced for cars, fences, and netting while a few even caught a fish in the commotion.
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Government raises pay for military personnel
London report states the government approved a sixpence per day pay increase for warrant officers non commissioned officers and enlisted men to offset higher tobacco beer postal and railroad costs.
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Anaconda Co to Supply Manganese for National Defense
The Anaconda Copper Mining Company will deliver 240000 long tons of nodulized rhodochrosite manganese ore to the government over three years, starting immediately with ore from the Emma mine in Butte. A nodalizing plant in Anaconda will convert copper concentrator capacity, with $1500000 in investments and about 250000 short tons of ore per year to meet the contract. The Metals Reserve company will stockpile the metal for armor plate and steel needs as war-era supply diversification proceeds.
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United States Considers Seizing Foreign War Debt Funds
Secretary Morgenthau disclosed the government is studying seizing frozen foreign funds in the United States to help repay war debts. About 3.5 billion in assets from invaded European nations are involved, with France, Belgium and others listed. Britain, Italy, Germany and Russia appear not convertible by this method. Officials withheld exact amounts and emphasized no decision had been made.
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Montana Forecast Promises Warm, Fair Weekend
The forecast calls for generally fair skies and continued warm conditions in Montana for Friday and Saturday. Residents can expect dry weather with above normal temperatures and light breezes across the state.
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World’s greatest migration of children may start soon
Washington reports a planned influx of European children fleeing wartime danger. Legislation seeks two year temporary visas for under 16 entrants. Senate and House actions enable ships to reach combat zones and bring evacuees with safe conduct assurances. Susan Pulsifer estimates 50,000 children per month could be relocated. The U S committee for European children led by Mrs Roosevelt reviews homes and organizes 150 branches nationwide.
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Roy R. Hughes Dies at 59 Former Butte Foreman In San Rafael
Information from Mrs. Hughes reached J. J. Carrigan manager of mines for Anaconda Copper Mining company in San Rafael California. Hughes a popular former mine foreman in Butte died at his home. He was Nebraska native and moved to Butte earlier in his career. Funeral services planned for tomorrow in San Rafael with interment there.
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Slugging of Airlines Stewardess Probed in Nashville
In Nashville on August 8 officials investigated an attack on 24 year old Rosemary Griffith of Flushing New York a sky sleeper stewardess with American Airlines. She reported a man in the ladies lounge demanded a key to mail express and baggage and struck her forcing her to surrender the key.
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Mussolini's soldiers drive toward Berbera in Somaliland
Rome reports Italian troops under the Duke of Aosta advancing toward Berbera in British Somaliland as Fascist circles expect the fall of the port to open airfields near Aden. Cairo sources call the Somaliland drive a feint while Britain plans a broader push to secure Mediterranean routes and Egypt’s position remains debated.
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Norwegian Ship Beached After Two Explosions
The Norwegian freighter Lista bound for Liverpool was beached in New York harbor after two explosions and a blaze. FBI agents and a police sabotage squad investigated the crew and cargo while fireboats fought the flames. Cosmopolitan Shipping denied carrying munitions.
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Explosion Kills Dozens at Piacenza Munitions Works
In Piacenza Italy a blast in the shell loading area of a munitions plant killed many workers and injured hundreds. Government officials ordered an investigation into the cause as details about casualties remained incomplete.
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Writer Dane Coolidge Dies at 67 in Berkeley
Dane Coolidge, a renowned naturalist and writer, dies at his Berkeley home at age 67 after several months of illness. He gained recognition for his nature writings and contributions to conservation literature.
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Kom Mendine Presumed Lost After 21-Day Overdue Period
Rangoon Burma August 8 official communique says the 17 7659 ton British liner Kom mendine is 21 days overdue and must be presumed lost.
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Britain asks India to join wartime effort with future partnership
London and Delhi announce a plan for a free and equal partnership within the empire as Britain seeks India's vast resources for the war. The policy aims to mobilize India's 350 million subjects for supplies and troops, with a debated future role in a broader Commonwealth.
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Witness Days Weir Records Falsified in Tax Trial
Former Silver Bow sheriff Lawrence Weir faces a federal tax case in Helena. Bernard Barde testifies under oath that under Weir’s direction he forged jail records and printed fake prisoner names on the county jail docket. The government alleges Weir owed about $8,235.66 in unpaid income taxes.
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Larry) Weir
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Montana highway commission calls for bids on nine projects
Bids will be received August 23 for nine road and bridge projects and a shop office building in Butte. Items include drainage structures on Wisdom Divide road in Deer Lodge county with two timber bridges, resurfacing and bridges on Hardin Custer road in Big Horn county, and a 284 foot viaduct over Northern Pacific tracks near Manhattan.
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