Russian-Jap Situation Remains Tense After August Truce
Tokyo reports two strong Japanese protests to Moscow showing only slight improvement in Russo-Japanese relations since the August 11 truce ended hostilities on the Siberian Manchukuo frontier. Protests cite Soviet plane flights over the border and Russia's demand for withdrawal of Japanese consulate staff. News from Tokyo also notes Russia's alleged increased military aid to Chiang Kai-shek and aid to Chinese defense against Japan near Hankow, sustaining tensions.
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Tokyo
Moscow
Foreign Office
Russia
Chiang Kai- Shek
Hankow
China
Japanese pushes along Yangtze seek breakthrough toward Hankow
Japanese infantry launched a strong offensive in the Yangtze river sector to break the stalemate delaying the drive toward Hankow. Forces aimed to smash Chinese lines to open routes to Nanchang Kiangsi capital and Kiukiang front as Kiukiang lies downriver from Hankow. Guerrilla activity near Hangchow reportedly disrupted a Hangchow-bound train, killing several Japanese soldiers.
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Shanghai
Yangtze River
Hankow
Nanchang
Kiangsi
Kiukiang
Hangjao
Hangchow
New FBI Agent for Butte Post Takes Up Duties
W Guy Banister has arrived to assume as special agent in charge at the Butte field office. He replaces Br E Andersen, transferred to Little Rock. Banister has four years in the FBI with posts in Indianapolis New York Newark and Monroe Louisiana before joining the Montana office.
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W. Guy Banister
Butte
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Newark
N. J
Br. E. Andersen
Bureau
Little Rock
Ark
Mr. Banister
Homer Wiltse
Mr. Andersen
Banister
Monroe
F B I Quarry Survivor Describes Trap Escape
Dallas Aug 22 Ted Walters the No 2 G men badman told how he strummed a guitar and talked with federal agents then walked away at a frame house where agents set a trap. He escaped as officers mistook another man for him and later Walters and Floyd Hamilton were captured by city detectives.
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Dallas
Texas
U.P
Ted Walters
Badman
G-men
Floyd Hamilton
Hamilton
Walters
Edward Conroy
Federal Bureau of Investigation Office
Elmer Walls
Cabinet Crisis Stifled in Paris Over 40-Hour Week
In Paris a leftist protest by Socialists Communists and Labor over Edouard Daladier's plan to drop the 40-hour week was quickly stifled. The Peoples Front majority faced a showdown as unions urged a meeting of left delegations and the executive of the CGT pledged a vigorous protest. Daladier planned a cabinet meeting to replace two resignations and an extraordinary parliamentary session could be called to decide the issue.
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Paris
France
Edouard Daladier
Peoples Front
General Confederation of Labor
The
People’s Front
Leon Blum
National Defense
Influence of Communists Extends to Army Churches and Movies
J B Matthews, former United Front leader, testifies to the House un American Activities committee that the Communist party aims to infiltrate regular parties, churches, the Army, and Hollywood studios. He cites boasts of creating mutinous Army situations in wartime and of labor leader Harry Bridges able to paralyze Pacific port shipping.
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Washington
J. B. Matthews
Communist
United Front
House Committee On un-American Activities Today
Communist Party
Hollywood
Harry Bridges
Pacific
Miles City Man's Bid for Building at A Accepted
The Montana board of education recommended to PWA officials acceptance of J. C. Boespflug of Miles City for construction of the new chemistry pharmacy building at Montana State University Missoula. The project cost was reduced to about 226 thousand dollars. Bassett Plumbing and Heating of Missoula bid 44,800 for plumbing and heating. Page-McKinney of Seattle bid 1,900 for electrical work. A decision on reinstating Dr. P C Phillips as Missoula State University vice president will be ready by the September 12 board meeting.
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Helena
Montana Board of Education Today
PWA
J. C. Boespflug
Miles City
Chemistry Pharmacy
Montana State University
Missoula
Bassett Plumbing and Heating Company
Page- McKinney Company
Seattle
P. C. Phillips
State University At
Kiig Finlay Simmons
Catholic Scout Program Proposed for Butte Parishes
Kenneth E. Cook of New York outlines Catholic Boy Scout troops for the Helena diocese at the K C hall meeting. Bishop Gilmore sponsors the program urging parental support, with clergy and representatives from Butte parishes and nearby towns in attendance.
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K. C. Hall
Kenneth E. Cook
Boy Scouts of America
New York City
Joseph M. Gilmore
Helena
Butte Catholic Deanery
Butte
Dillon
Deer Lodge
Boy Scout Organization
Percy Frazier
Frank L. Riley
Hitler Displays Naval Might Before Hungarian Regent
Adolf Hitler staged a grand naval parade at Kiel showcasing 117 ships of Germany’s fleet to impress regent Nicholas Horthy of Austria. The display highlighted 130000 tons of ships with 37 submarines, followed by a launch of the 10000 ton cruiser Prince Eugene.
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Kiel
Germany
Adolf Hitler
Nicholas Horthy
Austria
Hitler
Felix Derzhinsky
Secret Police
Arthur Seysz-Inquart
Prince Eugene
Convicts in Philadelphia Prison die after hunger strike
Four hunger strikers died in a Philadelphia County jail disturbance. Coroner reports violent deaths likely from scalding with hot water after beatings. Autopsy pending and officials note nasal congestion and body injuries, with continued coverage on Page 2.
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Philadelphia
Charles B. Hersch
Morton Crane
Plans for NEC coordinating unit in Silver Bow County
County officials and NEC district committee members met in the Burr office to discuss preliminary arrangements for forming a National Emergency Council coordinating committee for Silver Bow county. The gathering outlined steps to organize the unit and assign roles.
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NEC
National Emergency Council
Silver Bow County
W. A. Burr
Fine handed man in alimony action
Lyle Phillips, defendant in a divorce case brought by Gertrude Phillips, was sentenced by District Judge J. J. Lynch to five days in jail and a $30 fine for contempt of court due to nonpayment of alimony. A stay of execution was granted until 11 o'clock next Saturday morning.
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Lyle Phillips
Gertrude Phillips
J. J. Lynch
Lynch
Phillips
Denver Man Proposes Canning Winter Blasts for Summer Use
Joseph A. Shires of Denver writes to the Chamber of Commerce with a plan to capture cold waves from the North Pole and store them to cool large cities in summer. He imagines joint action by the United States and Canada to block and modify the winter chill for air conditioning.
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Joseph A. Shires
Denver
Butte
North Pole
Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Shires
McKen
Zie River
Canada
United States
Dominion of Canada
Siberia
Montana Supreme Court to rule on Silver Bow relief writ
The Montana Supreme Court heard yesterday in Helena a petition from Silver Bow county seeking a writ of mandamus to force the state public welfare board to provide 28 000 monthly general relief. Arguments in a special summer session were taken under advisement after the attorney general’s opinion said counties could not issue registered warrants to cover relief costs until taxes are collected.
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Montana Supreme Court
Silver Bow County
State Public Welfare Board
Helena
Silver Bow
Welfare Board
Booth
Frank Woody
Suspects Released In Kidnapping Case
Two suspects in the kidnapping of 17 year old Eugene Lavelle and an attempted drugstore robbery were freed after witnesses failed to ID them. Police arrested them early yesterday as authorities hunted a quartet of armed young men who forced Lavelle into his car and attempted a hold up at Lenz Drug Store on Harrison Avenue. They then took Lavelle’s car at gunpoint and drove off with a clothesline before leaving the city near Harrison and Rowe Road.
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Eugene Lavelle
Lavelle
Lenz
Harrison Avenue
Rowe Road
Nations Fear Joint Drive by Dictators
Great Britain and France fear a concerted diplomatic harassment by Europe s dictators as Franco scraps the non intervention plan and Italy refuses to deny arms to Spain. Britain faces pressure over the Anglo Italian Easter pact amid Germany Czech Sudeten tensions and anti British campaigns. Prime Minister Chamberlain may hear from Eden supporters and consider mediation before the party conference.
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Italy
Germany
Czechoslovakia
Neville Chamberlain
Franco
France
Russia
Eden
Anthony Eden
Ex-officer named among kidnappers in Olympia case
Prosecutor Smith W. Troy said Mrs. Irving Baker identified former Montesano night marshal William K. McAloon as one of four abductors who beat and mutilated her 37 year old husband, Coast Guard lieutenant. McAloon faces first degree kidnapping and assault charges as bond was raised to 25 thousand dollars. others named are Dr K W Berry and James Reddick.
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Olympia
Wash
Smith W. Troy
Irving Baker
Coast Guard
William K. McAloon
Montesano
Troy
Baker
McAloon
K. W. Berry
Olympia Society
James Reddick
Earthquake Shakes Southern New Jersey and Philadelphia
A brief earthquake struck the southern half of New Jersey and Philadelphia late tonight, rattling houses and windows but causing no damage. The first tremor was felt around 10:35 p.m. in Philadelphia, with a second at 12:08 a.m. lasting a few seconds. Areas from Camden to Trenton and coastal towns reported shaking.
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Trenton
N. J
U.P
New Jersey
Philadelphia
E.S
Lakewood
Atlantic
Pennsylvania
Columbus
Here
Wilburtha
Anaconda Copper Leaders Arrive in Butte for Talks
C. F. Kelley president and J. R. Hobbins executive vice president of Anaconda Copper Mining Co arrive in Butte for a short stay. They are joined by D. M. Kelly to discuss company affairs with Montana officials and meet local friends.
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C. F. Kelley
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
J. R. Hobbins
Butte
D. M. Kelly
Montana
Flathead
Mr. Kelley
Swan Lake
Mr. Hobbins
Flathead Lake
Company
Montana Weather Forecast Tuesday and Wednesday
Generally fair conditions in Montana for Tuesday and Wednesday. Warmer in the western portion, cooler in the southeast on Tuesday, with warmer conditions spreading to the east on Wednesday.
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Montana
Plans for intensive close of safety campaign mapped
Harrison avenue lighting committee met at the Chamber of Commerce to plan an accelerated drive to finish the eight thousand dollar safety campaign quickly. Labor unions and other groups will be approached to raise about four thousand five hundred more. Police firemen and post office workers back the project and will stage two softball games this week to support the lighting fund.
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Harrison Avenue
Chamber of Commerce
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Reds
Board O Education
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French Alps
Hungary
Supreme Court
Chamberlain
London
Great Britain
Rome-Berlin
Francisco Franco
Non-Intervention Committee
Spain
Temblor
Pres
Kelley
Vice Pres. Hobbins
Anaconda CO
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