Frigid Weather Holds Sway on East Coast
The report details severe winter conditions from New York to New England with record lows in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. It notes several ships delayed by gales, snow in Utah and Idaho, and a deadly paint can explosion in Brooklyn amid extreme cold across the region.
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Weather Bureau
South
New York
Lisbon
Boston
New Jersey
New England
West
Kansas
Ogden
Utah
Idaho
Illinois
Mercury
Mount Washington
N. J
Newton Falls
Saranac Lake
Pine Camp
Owl's Head
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Vermont
Maine
Connecticut
New York City
Brooklyn
Satan's Kingdom
New Hartford
Conn
Hoover address highlights role of Butte in national strength
W H Hoover urged citizens at a civic banquet to do their part for a stronger nation. He warned defenses are unfinished and stressed Butte’s daily work as essential to national security and prosperity. The speech continued on Page 2.
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Montana
America
W. H. Hoover
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Butte
Chamber of Commerce
Hoover
Finlen Hotel
Chamber
Roosevelt calls opponents guilty of untruths over lend lease debate
President Roosevelt denounces critics of the aid-to-Britain plan as uttering the rottenest and most dastardly untruths, insisting the charge of plowing under American children is false. Senator Wheeler defends his remark while accusing the president of temper loss and warns the war path could grow.
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Britain
Washington
Roosevelt
Wheeler
D.-Mont
Montana to supply 1100 draftees under selective service act
Helena January 14 Montana will be asked to supply 1100 men for the United States Army under the selective service act starting February 17. County quotas will be set later.
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Helena
Montana
United States Army
Langlie Win Confirmed by Washington Legislature
The Washington legislature upheld the election of Republican Arthur B. Langlie as governor, ensuring confirmation of the gubernatorial result.
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Olympia
Wash
U.P
Washington
Arthur B. Langlie
Directors and Officers Elected at Butte Banks
Directors and officers were elected at three Butte banks. Metals Bank and Trust re elected J E Woodard J T Finlen D M Kelly W H Hoover H A Gallwey R W Place and John E Corette. Woodard re elected president Finlen vice president Place cashier Burke assistant cashier Rowe assistant cashier.
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Butte
Metals Bank and Trust Company
J. E. Woodard
J. T. Finlen
D. M. Kelly
W. H. Hoover
H. A. Gallwey
R. W. Place
John E. Corette
Mr. Woodard
Mr. Pinlen
Woodard
J. J. Burke
Wilbur F. Rowe
Burke
Sistant
Rowe
Andrew J. Davis
A. J. Davis Jr
J. A. Poore
George A. Hill
First National Bank
James F. Lowney
J. 8. Dutton
E. H. Mester
J. G. Degnan
I. H. Bolitho
Miners’ National Bank
A. J. Lochrie
W. A. Kemper
H. A. Kenck
Sam R. White
John B. Amos
T. J. Fenion
Three British Warships Damaged in Mediterranean Attack
A Rome-Berlin air offensive against British ships in the Mediterranean damaged three warships from a convoy bound for Greece. The Illustrious, Southampton, and Galant sustained bomb hits, while Axis raiders suffered heavy losses, with claims of up to 15 Allied ships sunk or damaged by Italy and Germany amid continuing sea battles.
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Associated Press
Rome-Berlin
Mediterranean
Mediterannean
Rome
Virginio Gayda
Mussolini
Greece
North Africa
Britain
Italy
London Admiralty
Admiralty
Illustrious
Southampton
Galant
London
British air power gains in world war front lines
The article asserts British air strength is closing on German Italian superiority with daylight raids along invasion coasts of France and the Low Countries and simultaneous operations in East and North Africa Albania and Italy. It notes Britain’s growing capability to replace losses and influence on oil targets while supporting North African victories and softening Italian East Africa for future attacks.
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France
Low Countries
North
Africa
Albania
Italy
England
Britain
Butte Weather Sees Snow Through Thursday
The forecast calls for mostly cloudy skies in Butte with snow on Wednesday and Thursday and little temperature change. Across Montana, snow is expected west of the divide and in the north central region on Wednesday and Thursday, with colder conditions in the south central area.
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Butte
Montana
Divide
Brookings Sees Balanced Budget Key to Postwar Stability
The Brookings Institution argues a balanced federal budget is essential for economic stability during the defense program. Dr. Harold G. Moulton says financing can occur without debt growth or heavy taxes if national income rises to about 85 billion dollars annually over three fiscal years. He urges prudent management, limited military outlays, tax base widening, and cautious wage policy to avoid inflation.
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Washington
Jan
Brookings Institution
Harold G. Moulton
Moulton
Guard Cartridges Found in Blank Ammunition at Fort Dix
Fort Dix New Jersey January 14 Brigadier General Robertson announced live guard cartridges were found in a batch of blank ammunition issued for a night maneuver. The blanks were recalled and an investigation is underway. Guards cartridges contain lead and can cause deadly wounds unlike standard field bullets.
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Fort DIX
N. J
Ralph K. Robertson
Robertson
Post Public Relations Office
71St
Election Bill Submitted to Legislature in Montana
Helena reports multiple bills introduced in the state House and Senate amid brief sessions. Proposals include election judge duties, pension administration, and measures on street closures and officer mileage. Other bills cover tax deeds, silicosis welfare payments, vehicle markings, and election law reforms.
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Helena
House of Representatives
House
Senate
B. V. Ahern
D-Hill
State Fish and Game Department
Warren Toole
D-Cascade
R-Garfield
FE. Keeley
R-Powell
W.R. Taylor
Deer Lodge
P. C. Petersen
D-Sheridan
Boards of County Commissioners
Resigns Post as Patrol Chief
Lou C. Boedecker, supervisor of the Montana highway patrol, submitted his resignation to Lee Ford of Great Falls, effective at the board’s convenience. He thanked the board and said Gov Bam C. Ford desires to replace him, implying no other reason for stepping down.
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Helena
Lou C. Boedecker
Montana Highway Patrol
Lee Ford
Great Falls
State Highway Commission
Highway Patrol Board
Boedecker
Highway Patrol
Bam C. Ford
Brothers Open Fire In Midtown Robbery Spree
Two young brothers identified as Angelo De Stefano and Joseph De Stefano attempted a payroll robbery in a midtown elevator. They shot a protesting victim, fled onto Fifth Avenue terrorizing noon shoppers, killed a patrolman, and wounded a taxi driver and a bank guard. One brother lay wounded in the street. the other was captured in a 10 cent store.
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New York
Fifth Avenue
34Th Street
Jacob J. Rosenblum
Angelo de Stefano
Joseph
Rosenblum
Far-Reaching Defense Proposals Urged by Aircraft Maker
Aircraft maker Martin told the House naval affairs committee that speedier defense output needs measures such as a six day defense workweek, a single directing head, and a government coordinating agency with power to draft idle tools and curb non military production. He urged labor authority to prevent strikes and bottlenecks in aluminum starved aircraft factories as the panel moved toward bills for near one billion dollars in anti aircraft gear, shipbuilding, and ordnance facilities.
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Washington
Martin
House
Naval Affairs Committee
Mrs Lucy Biddle Lewis Dies at 80 Former IWPF Leader
Philadelphia obituary reports Mrs Lucy Biddle Lewis aged 80 who for years served as national chairman of the Women's International for Peace and Freedom before her death.
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Lucy B. Lewis
Philadelphia
Lucy Biddle Lewis
Women’s International For Peace and Freedom
Daughters of Isabella Name Year Committees
Standing committees for Our Lady of Victory circle Daughters of Isabella were announced for the year. Members will attend Mass at St Marys Church Sunday at 8 am with breakfast to follow in Chequamegon cafe. Reservations to four listed contacts. Sick committee named with multiple members listed.
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Our Lady of Victory Circle
Daughters of Isabella
St. Mary's Church
Chequamegon Cafe
Kathleen Cullen
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