Artillery Put Into Use At Munkacs Border Clash
Bitter border fighting at Munkacs near the Carpatho Ukraine border erupted with machine guns armored cars and light artillery. Hungary says Czech Slovak troops attacked triggering the clash which Prague says involved Hungarian forces and terrorists in autonomous Carpatho Ukraine. Both sides report casualties and a joint investigation is planned.
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Roosevelt seeks 3.3 million for plant disease and pests
President Roosevelt asked Congress for 3.3 million dollars to combat plant diseases and insect pests, 200 thousand for elm disease, and 2.48 million for forest fire fighting. A supporting budget letter cited emergency outbreaks of Mormon crickets in eleven states and grasshoppers in 22 states.
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Wallace Foes Accuse Him Of Using Farm Problem Politics
Republican senators accused Secretary Wallace of politicizing the farm issue on Capitol Hill after he challenged the GOP to produce its own farm bill. Senator McNary charged the move as a political football, while Senator Capper warned the problem is not partisan. Senator Bankhead supported Wallace, urging Republicans to offer an alternative plan for debate.
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Dies Sees Gains in Un American Activities Probe
Rep Martin Dies says Roosevelt administration conceded to two demands as the Justice Department investigates alleged violations by Nazi and Communist groups. He also reports a limited continuance of his anti un American activities committee may be allowed, with Dies introducing a resolution to extend it.
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Wool Growers Plan Montana Convention in Butte
Officials from the Montana Wool Growers Association met with Butte Chamber of Commerce reps to finalize details for the annual convention set for January 16 to 18. An outstanding program with prominent speakers is planned and George K. Reeder of Craig was named honorary president.
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Liquor License Protest Filed Over Atlas Bar Incident
City council committee of the whole late last night placed on file a protest against Atlas bar at 137 East Park Street seeking denial of a new retail liquor license. The Rev L E Jones filed the protest for Mrs John A Bergstrom after Mr Bergstrom died from a fractured skull following an alleged altercation at the bar on November 4 1938.
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Daladier vows no land sacrifices at North Africa tour
Premier Daladier concluded his four day Mediterranean trip visiting Corsica Tunisia and Algeria by pledging France will make no more sacrifices for peace and will not cede an inch of French territory He rejected judicial maneuvers while Algerian civil and military leaders and Senator Roux Frey senning of Algiers lauded the stance as a lesson for Italians amid protectorate tensions
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Chamberlain backs France on Italian campaign in discreet note
Prime Minister Chamberlain signaled support for France over Italy's bid for French territory and planned a two hour Paris talk with Premier Daladier en route to Rome for talks with Mussolini. The tea meeting will include Viscount Halifax and Georges Bonnet alongside the two premiers.
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Tortured by Bandits Post Office Robbed
Miss Anna Mae Krecek a 22 year old Cleveland Ohio post office clerk reported to police she and a robber crew escaped with 1183 dollars in postal receipts after two men and a woman tortured her and opened the safe One assailant slugged her and left her unconscious until a customer found her minutes later The attackers seized her wrists and cut the backs of her hands with pins
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Mussolini to Seek Hitler Help on Jewish Emigration
British Prime Minister Chamberlain backs Roosevelt plan to move Jews out of Germany. Mussolini reportedly agreed to approach Hitler after meeting Ambassador Phillips. Philips asked for lenient emigration terms for Jews, with details to be shared during the Italy trip.
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Wheeler Believes Roosevelt Won’t Seek Re election
U S Senator Burton Wheeler of Montana said in Tulsa that Roosevelt would decline a third term if offered due to strong popular opposition. He noted the president would want a nominee aligned with Roosevelt objectives.
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Blizzard Sweeps Japan Islands Residents Mourn Losses
Blizzards from Kyushu to Hokkaido cause heavy loss of life and property damage. Twenty seven drowned when a lighter capsized in Nagasaki Bay. Many missing in Hokkaido as the heaviest snowfall in 50 years is reported.
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Butte Chamber Campaign Opens With Strong Start
Workers in the Butte Better Business Builders drive report $1,680 in pledges on the first day of the general drive. Combined with advance pledges, the total reaches $18,480. The Lions club leads in the civic club competition by achieving 100 percent membership at the joint banquet, prompting progress toward a final push next week.
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Mooney Spends Last Day in Prison Before Pardon
Thomas J. Mooney spent his final day at San Quentin ahead of a hoped pardon from Governor Culbert Olson. He is to be transported to Sacramento tomorrow for the pardon decision, with his wife Rena and siblings accompanying the caravan. Mooney plans to reestablish residence in San Francisco if pardoned.
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Montana Weekend Outlook Shows Clouds and Warmth
Partly cloudy conditions are forecast for Saturday and Sunday in Montana. Warmth is expected east of the divide on Sunday.
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Assembly stalls to Monday as bills sit in hopper
The 26th Montana Legislature adjourned for the weekend after a brief week. Only one bill became law a 165000 appropriation for session expenses. Both chambers planned committee assignments and a possible constitutional amendment creating a separate labor department and another on statewide lotteries.
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Congressional efforts to fix relief fund distribution
Powerful lawmakers press to tighten control over WPA relief spending by demanding a rigid distribution formula for state allocations. Senate critics withhold preference on timing while urging no discrimination between states as they back earmarking future funds. President Roosevelt cautions delaying method changes until the new fiscal year bill is debated.
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Superintendent Allocates Tax to Silver Bow Districts
County superintendent Maybelle Hogan announced apportionment of first half taxes among Silver Bow districts. Nine elementary districts receive 124,977.42 dollars and the two high schools get 123,537.99 dollars. Funds come from the county treasurer and include state transportation, justice court fines, and the eight mill levy totaling 126,196.04 dollars.
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Roosevelt Leads Jackson Day Observance Across Nation
President Roosevelt to head Jackson Day dinners as Democrats rally post election. Tickets start at 25 dollars, with a black tie Mayflower dinner at 7 30 pm Mountain Time. Farley to introduce, Garner to join at main table with 800 to 1,000 guests including cabinet members and lawmakers.
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