James H. Rowe Dies Noted Butte Leader at 71
James H. Rowe 71 a premier Montana citizen died suddenly near midnight Sunday at the Butte Country club while with friends He was a longtime Butte resident since 1893 and drove civic progress His roles included founder of Lawlor Rowe real estate manager at Prudential Federal Savings and Loan vice president of the firm and past president of the Butte Chamber of Commerce He served on the airport commission led war loan drives and was active in Red Cross and Montanans Inc Rowe born Chicago August 6 1874 attended De LaSalle Institute Christian Brothers College and the University of Chicago He moved to Butte 52 years ago entering real estate and insurance and later public service including highway work and state commissions Continued on Page 2 Col 1.
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Legion District Convention Discusses Veterans Affairs
The American Legion district convention in Butte addressed war veterans and families with sessions for posts and auxiliaries. A key action was a resolution urging a veterans committee in the Senate, to be taken by Sen. George Gossman to the national executive committee meeting later this month.
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Work Resumption in G. M. Plants Unlikely
The Associated Press reports partial resumption in General Motors plants seemed unlikely as 550000 workers remained idle across 145 labor disputes. GM employed about 225000. Northwest lumber and sawmill workers expected to return to fir operations, halving idle workers in that region.
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Butte Weather Forecast Then Warm by Monday Night
Mostly clear Monday then partly cloudy Monday night. Continued cold in day turning warmer at night. High near 35. Sunday high 32, low minus 2. Montana fair Monday with increasing clouds in the extreme west. High 35 to 45.
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Acting Surgeon General Threatens to Quit Over Veterans Hospitals Funds
Maj. Gen. Paul R. Hawley, acting surgeon general of the Veterans' Administration, warned he will resign immediately if Congress blocks funding for Bradley's veterans hospital plan. He argued Bradley cannot operate isolated Army and Navy hospitals and urged continued financing to provide adequate medical care for veterans. Hawley noted VA employs 2,327 doctors, far short of needs for 71,000 beds, with three-fourths at risk of release.
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British Open Central Java Offensive Near Ambarawa
British Indian troops launched an offensive in central Java toward a major Indonesian Nationalist concentration near Ambarawa. Bandoeng faced intensified attacks as British planes hit rebel headquarters. Civilians began evacuation as Gurkha infantry and Japanese tanks moved in to secure areas and oversee exits.
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Allied leaders arrest 59 Japanese leaders in broad crackdown
Gen MacArthur ordered the arrest of 59 prominent Japanese figures including Prince Morimasa Nshimoto and former premiers Kiichiro Hiranuma and Koki Hirota. The list spans imperial household, political, military, and zaibatsu business elites as part of demilitarization and reparations planning. Two ex-premiers Koiso and Tojo are already jailed.
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Hess Confuses Psychologists In Prison Reexamination
Rudolf Hess, once Hitler’s faithful aide, angrily bristled when his name was raised during a prison psychologist’s reexamination. Dr. G. M. Gilbert reported Hess answered calmly to questions until Hitler’s name appeared, then retorted and denied interest.
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Brazilians Cast Heavy Ballot in Presidential Vote
Voters across Brazil cast a heavy ballot as the nation elected a president for the first time in 15 years and chose a new congress to draft a constitution. With official results not due until Monday, four presidential candidates remain without a clear leader. The Porto Alegre report noted Vargas’s senate candidate among the results.
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Children Playing at Making Atom Bombs Injure Teens
Four teenagers playing at making atomic bombs were injured in a home explosion in New York on Sunday night. William Henry, 14, suffered crushed fingers and lacerations and was unconscious. other children were unable to name the chemicals used. Miss Laura Hussert, 80, described the scene and suffered mild shock as firemen tended to the injured trio.
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Rebels Seize Officials in Azerbaijan Province Iran
In Azerbaijan province rebels with about 4000 armed men captured police and government officials amid ongoing strife. American observers reported the seizure as the British embassy denied reinforcements and noted troop movements. The American embassy claimed 2000 troops arrived as replacements, with 200 sent to Teheran to seal military sites by January 1. The State Department urged Britain and Russia to evacuate Iran by that date.
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Death of Hiram Motherwell Chicago Daily News writer
Hiram Motherwell, 57, author and longtime foreign correspondent for the Chicago Daily News from 1919 to 1927, died Saturday after several months of illness.
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Chinese Reds Ready for 10 Year War
Gen Yeh Ching yin, chief of staff of the Communist forces in China, says peace is possible but a ten year civil war may be needed. He estimates Communist strength at over 3 million, cites 80,000 killed or wounded, and notes talks with Nationalists at Chungking will continue with a demand for political democracy for any genuine peace.
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Bank of France Nationalized in sweeping reform
In Paris the constituent assembly nationalized the Bank of France and four major deposit banks by a 521 to 35 vote. General De Gaulle urged swift passage as the government assigns 12 commissions to direct the banks before January 1, 1946, placing over eight percent of France's deposits under state control.
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Ex-Convict Held After Bank Robbery Aiding Suspect
Matthew Kimes 39 year old former Oklahoma convict is in custody at Baptist State hospital Little Rock after being identified by FBI Special Agent Dean Morley and North Little Rock police chief J H Anderson. He admitted being the paroled Oklahoma convict and is wanted in the Morton Texas bank robbery that netted $17600.
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Resistance Talk Growing Declares Growing Resistance Talk
A 20,000 word covert survey by American intelligence officers, with German aides, reports growing German resentment of occupation methods and talk of resistance. Clergymen warn the effort will not end Hitlerism, fearing derelictions and a rise of illegal formations and youth gangs.
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Marshall to testify on Pearl Harbor findings and China plan
Gen George C Marshall may appear before the Pearl Harbor investigation committee and the Senate foreign relations panel this week. He will outline how the war started and his policy as Truman's envoy to China in Chungking replacing Maj Gen Hurley.
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Martin urges hearings on plan for universal conscription ban
House Republican Leader Joseph W. Martin Jr. of Massachusetts urged the military committee Sunday night to begin hearings on his bill calling for an international ban on compulsory military service.
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I. House
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Hurley Prepares Testimony on State Dept Sabotage Claims
Maj. Gen Patrick J Hurley ree signed ambassador to China readies testimony before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. He will present documents alleging Communist sympathizers at the State Department sabotaged US policy in China. Byrnes may attend as hearings open.
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Nimitz Warns Against Weakening U S Fleet
Admiral Chester W. Nimitz warned that a too-weak fleet leaves the United States exposed to enemy bases and attacks. He opposed plans to merge armed forces into one defense department and cautioned against civilian control reducing military strength. John L. Lewis voiced caution about civilian influence on military policy.
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