Finnish Front Bites Deep Losses As Finns Withdraw
Finnish troops fall back along the border to a fortified line after heavy losses to advancing Russians. In Kirkenes, refugees say Petsam o, the Arctic port, was retaken by Finns after an all night snow march. Terijoki reports of a Finnish people’s government are noted as Russia recognizes it.
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Helsinki
Kirkenes
Norway
Petsamo
Arctic
Suojarvi
Lake Ladoga
Jappinen
Maitonen
Sirklai
Saaroinen
Terijoki
Tass
Russia
Pact Provides for Naval and Military Bases with Finland
Soviet Russia signed a mutual assistance treaty with the Finnish people’s government at Teriyoki, enabling Soviet naval and military bases at Hangoe, plus exchange of territory in Karelia and sale of eight Finnish islands and two Arctic peninsulas in Petsamo. The pact, effective immediately, was negotiated by Stalin and Kuusinen with Molotov, Voroshilov, and Zhdanov present, signaling Moscow’s push for a friendly regime in Finland.
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Henry Shapiro
United Press
Moscow
U.P
Russia
Hangoe
Finland
Karelia
Gulf of Finland
Petsamo
People's Government
Josef V. Stalin
Otto Kuussinen
People's
Terioki
Viacheslavy Molotov
Kiementi Voroshilov
A. A. Zhdanov
Montana drought cuts 40 farm prospects statewide
Montana's fall drought has sharply lowered yield prospects for 1940 dry land crops. J G Diamond, statistician for the federal marketing service, said the rainfall deficit in the last three months makes average or above-average yields unlikely on non irrigated lands next year. The weather bureau shows September and October precipitation well below normal with November also under par. Only Kalispell and Lewistown surpassed a quarter inch in November.
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J. G. Diamond
Federal Agricultural Marketing Service Statistician
Weather Bureau
Kalispell
Lewistown
Montana
Finland asserts independence as war unfolds
Finland's new foreign minister Vaino Tanner declares independence and integrity cannot be destroyed by the Soviet Union. He notes talks have broken down and Russia has used force, as Finland asks to live in peace and seek League of Nations support.
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Vaino Tanner
United States
Russia
Helsinki
Finland
Soviet Union
Joseph Dunninger
New York
U. S
Dunninger
Shriners Parade Lights Bagdad Temple Fall Ceremonial
Bagdad temple staged its annual fall ceremonial in Butte with a Park Street parade led by the Shrine band and patrol. Flaming cannons on parade cars boomed salutes as Shriners marched in colorful uniforms and red fezzes through the business district.
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Butte
Shriners
Park Street
Bagdad Temple
Masonic Temple
Shrine Band
Roosevelt condemns nations obviously guilty in aerial bombings
President Roosevelt denounces unprovoked civilian bombings and warns aircraft makers to avoid sales to nations bombing civilians. Secretary Hull cites Finland envoy Schoenfeld reporting indiscriminate Russian bombing of Helsinki near the American legation.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Finland
Russia
Hull
H. F. Arthur Schoenfeld
Helsinki
Weatherman quits in sour mood seeks sunnier forecast
A weatherman complained of bad humor and announced a long vacation away from grim forecasts. He slammed a hair brush into a handbag, wiped sweat, and refused to answer the ringing phone saying, Let them ring. The scene ends with him stopping further calls.
Cornerstone of West Side Church to Be Laid Dec 10
Invitations were mailed for the laying of the cornerstone at the new Immaculate Conception church in Helena Montana with a cost of 200000. Bishop Gilmore will officiate at 3:30 pm. Fr Harrington will preach. If needed the old church will host.
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West Side Church
Joseph Gilmore
Msgr
J. C. Willying
Immaculate Conception Church
Helena
Montana
Ena
Frank L. Harrington
Catholic Charities
Monsignor Willging
Chicago
Montana Weather Forecast: Partly Cloudy and Colder
Partly cloudy Sunday and Monday across Montana with cooler temperatures east of the divide on Sunday.
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Montana
Divide
Finnish Forces Recapture Petsamo District in Arctic Counterattack
Finnish troops drove Soviet forces from the Petsamo district in bitter counterattacks. Reports warn Russia may reinforce the area, risking loss of the ground regained. Unconfirmed tips say British ships were seen near Petsamo, fueling friction speculation between Britain and the USSR.
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Kirkens
Norway
Petsamo
Arctic Ocean
Great Britain
Russia
Helena Man Burned in Bathhouse Accident
Huhia Tanttari a 30 year old federal employee from Helena suffered second and some third degree burns to his left foot hands and face in a bathhouse fall on East Broadway. He was taken to Murray hospital by a friend and remained in fair condition last night according to doctors. Officers Tompkins Malthen and Blewett investigated.
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Huhia Tanttari
Helena
Murray Hospital
George Tompkins
Ed Malthen
Joe Blewett
East Broadway
Topkins
Republicans Open Northwest Regional Strategy Meeting In Spokane
Walter L. Tooze opened a two day Northwest Republican conference in Spokane inviting 100 attendees from five states Idaho Montana Wyoming Oregon and Washington to develop cooperation for joint nominations and platform priorities. State chairs and national committeemen attended with Mrs. Harry Carpenter of Billings Mont as a surprise guest.
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Spokane
Wash
U.P
Walter L. Tooze
Portland
Tooze
Idaho
Montana
Wyoming
Oregon
Washington
Harry Carpenter
Billings
Mont
Republican Party
Northwest
Ezra Whitla
H. C. Baldridge
Parma
Henry H. Collier
Collier
Tom Verdenius
Ralph Horr
Seattle
Grace Catlin
H. T. Kraebel
Missoula
Emma Clouchek
Twin Palls
M. B. Mikkelson
Lewiston
Young pianist Audrey Ann Bart debuts at St Joan’s Guild
A ten year old prodigy Audrey Ann Bart performed her first concert at St Joan’s Episcopal guild hall before a large audience. Daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Bart of 2019 Utah Avenue she hopes dedication and talent will lead to fame as a concert pianist.
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Little Audi
St. Joan’s Episcopal Guild Hall
Audrey Ann Bart
Daugh
Als Photo Bhop
Ann Bart
Robert Bart
Utah Avenue
United States Argentina near completion of trade pact
Argentine sources say the United States and Argentina may finalize their long sought trade agreement by December 15. Ambassador Norman Armour leads US negotiators in round-the-clock talks with Argentine officials as formal notes say negotiations are progressing normally and rapidly.
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Buenos Aires
United States
Argentina
Norman Armour
More than 200 Auto Dealers to Meet in Butte
More than 200 Montana auto dealers are to gather in Butte for the Montana Automobile Dealers association annual convention. The two day event begins Monday at 10 am with an address of welcome by Mayor Charles Hauswirth and a response from J M Garey. W F P Hufstader of Buick will give the principal address on competent management and trends in the car trade.
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Montana
Butte
Montana Automobile Dealers’ Association
Jack Nemeck
Roy Murray
FE. H. Reeder
Hull Defends Reciprocal Trade Treaties
Secretary Hull defended reciprocal trade treaties against protests over petroleum import taxes. In a letter to Governor Payne Ratner of Kansas he argued the program boosts foreign trade and national prosperity. He cautioned against considering any one issue in isolation as the act nears expiration next June.
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Hull
Payne Ratner
Kansas
Venezuela
Westerners Oppose Trade Treaties at Salt Lake Conference
Western agriculturists condemned reciprocal trade treaties at a Salt Lake City conference. Frank E. Gannett of Rochester declared President Roosevelt must be stopped from a third term to save America. He warned Washington crackpots could ruin the nation and urged a strong Republican candidate to defeat the President.
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Salt Lake City
Frank E. Gannett
Rochester
N. Y
Roosevelt
White House
America
Gannett
Washington
Anti-Tuberculosis Campaign Shows Year of Work in Butte
The Butte Anti-Tuberculosis Society reports a year of activity in Silver Bow county with 457 new patients examined by Dr J L Mondloch from December 1938 to November 1939. The Christmas seal sale opens Friday to fund free tests examinations medicines and supplies for tubercular patients.
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Butte Anti-Tuberculosis Society
Silver Bow County
Veronica O'Sullivan
J. L. Mondloch
Society
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PACT
League of Nations
William B. Ardery
Weatherman
Joseph M. Gilmore
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Ouvie
U. S.-Argentina
State Association
Mining City
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