Finnish Forces Capture Tanks at Lake Kianta
Finnish ski troops in a three week border action near Lake Kianta overcame a scattered group of 2 000 surviving Red Army troops from a 17 000 man division. The high command said a heavy Soviet attack on the Karelian isthmus was repulsed with heavy losses as Russia massed seven divisions for an attempted breakthrough against the Mannerheim line.
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Butte Miners' Union Responds to Editorial Threat
The Butte Miners' Union No. 1 rebuts Standard editorials described as bitterly resented and republishes related articles on page 2. Comment claims the threat to suppress future editorials aims to intimidate press freedom.
Plan Reliability Address to Congress Seeks Continuation of New Deal
A plan reliability address to Congress urges continuation of New Deal policies and calls for stronger national unity. The speech argues for sustained economic relief, public works, and reform measures to stabilize postwar recovery and foster collective patriotism.
Pope Names New Archbishops in Chicago and Milwaukee
Pope Pius XII appoints Most Rev Samuel A Stritch archbishop of Chicago succeeding Cardinal Mundelein who died October 2. Most Rev Moses K Kiley bishop of Trenton becomes archbishop of Milwaukee. announcement by apostolic delegation after midnight.
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Dies Committee Faces Third Year as Anti Subversive Drive
The House Un American Activities Committee reported that subversive groups are in their darkest days yet and could be routed by law enforcement and renewed vigilance. Chairman Dies plans to seek a formal request to continue the inquiry for a third year despite illness at his Texas home. The 15,000 word report says such groups have lost membership and prestige amid international events.
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House Committee On un-American Activities
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Orange
Texas
Stand arc of free press defies threats in Butte
The Standard defends free speech and free press against a Miners' union challenge. It condemns Communist agitators using union halls and denounces Stalin and Hitler propaganda. It argues unionism remains intact in America and vows to protest foreign totalitarian influence.
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Snow and Cold Sweep Butte Weather Scene
Butte endured snow cold and fog as a mild storm moved through the area. Temperatures fell 41 degrees from the day before with a 39 degree high and a three degree low after a heavy fog and about an inch of new snow. Officials noted .05 inch of precipitation during the day, bringing total snow on the ground to over six inches.
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Federal Weather Bureau
Blaze at Marlborough Hotel Kills 18 In Minnesota City Tragedy
Minneapolis reports the Marlborough apartment hotel fire, blamed on a cigarette tossed into a garbage chute. 114 people were inside. 18 dead, 24 hospitalized, 53 uninjured or slightly hurt, 19 missing. Identified dead include Gust Mathis and Gerhart Franke, among others.
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DeValera Bill Clears Irish Parliament To Fight IRA
Dublin January 4 Prime Minister DeValera’s powers bill to combat the outlawed Irish Republican Army neared passage after government spokesmen described the IRA as a well organized outlaw band with a war chest of U.S. dollars. By 82 to 9 the Dail passed the measure at its third reading and it goes to the Senate for final approval.
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Montana Weather: Clouds Bring Snow Showers Likely
The forecast calls for Montana cloudy conditions with local snow on Thursday. Friday should be partly cloudy and warmer, with temperatures easing after the storm.
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Roosevelt outlines aims for peace and trade in Congress
President Roosevelt states that avoiding war does not excuse ignoring international duties. He praises the good neighbor policy and urges extending the trade agreements act as a cornerstone for lasting peace. He emphasizes nations must choose their governments with fundamental freedoms recognized globally.
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British Noblewoman Returns Home on Stretcher
Unity Valkyrie Freeman-Mitford, daughter of a British peer, is brought home from Germany after a wartime journey. An ambulance delay hindered treatment as she was carried from a channel steamer amid sentries and overhead planes. No clear wound is visible and reports of a bullet injury are unconfirmed.
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Council asked to pave way for Butte housing project
The Butte Housing Authority asks the city council to vacate and close alleys and streets within the project area to enable construction of more than 200 dwelling units. Executive director Herber M. Fay said the authority owns 97 percent of the property within the boundaries and council action will require closing resolutions.
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Herber M. Fay
Wheeler to Speak to Colorado Manufacturers Association
Senator Wheeler will address the Colorado Manufacturers' Association on January 9 in Denver. He also will give the Jackson Day dinner speech on January 8 and plans to broadcast the speech over two national radio hookups from 9:15 to 9:45 p.m. (M.S.T).
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Senator Wheeler
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Colorado Manufacturers’ Association
Johnson
D-Colo
Wheeler
Denver
Two Drivers Share Blame in Alabama and Broadway Crash
Dick Mundy, night radio operator, reported a minor accident at Alabama and Broadway. He says drivers Howard Godfrey and Charles Erber each bore equal responsibility for the collision.
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Howard Godfrey
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Charles Erber
West Mercury
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Murphy to be named to Supreme Court
President Roosevelt plans to nominate Frank Murphy to the Supreme Court to fill the Butler vacancy and make him the fifth Roosevelt appointee. Solicitor General Robert H. Jackson will be advanced to attorney general, with Jackson awaiting Murphy's Senate confirmation.
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Pierce Butler
Hugo Black
Felix Frankfurter
William O. Doug
Roosevelt urges stronger defense and unity in budget message
President Roosevelt calls for a stronger national defense funded by new taxes, continuation of New Deal policies, and national unity through calmness and cooperation. He favors tariff-cut authority abroad and pledges to keep the U S out of war while submitting a budget with defense protected. The message was delivered to Congress amid lively gallery reactions.
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Butte Man Prefers Snow and Cold to California Rain
Police Officer Tom Calpin cut his California vacation short and returned to Butte after less than a week. He said he preferred Butte’s snow and cold to San Francisco fog and rain and noted he watched the East West football game on New Year’s Day before flying home.
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Tom Calpin
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San Francisco
First Steps Taken to Include Women on Silver Bow Juries
The Silver Bow county jury commission will start steps to add women to official juror lists marking the first time Montana permits female jurors. A three member panel will compile eligible taxpayers from the assessment roll and submit the list to Elmer Shea for processing. Names will be placed on slips and placed in capsules for 1940 jury selection, with completion expected about March 1.
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George O’brien Jr
Joseph Lester
Elmer Shea
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