Free French to Stage Coup in Indo China
Reports from Tokyo and Shanghai say Free French adherents of Gen. De Gaulle plan a coup to seize French Indo-China. British, American, and Chinese allies are cited as providing support while Japan seeks to counter or exploit the move amid regional tensions. Japanese sources note ties with Catroux and circles in Singapore Malaya Burma and Thailand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
U.P
de Gaulle
Tokyo
Hong Kong
Pital
Nichi Nichi
Hich
Fumimaro Konoye
de Gaullist
George Catroux
Kchy
Malaya
Burma
Tailand
Japan
Indochina
Domei
Chungking
Indo-China
United Service Organizations drive gains ground in Butte
In Butte the SOS drive to support servicemen proceeds with committeemen urging residents to donate. Committee members Tom Kelly and Frank Noble stress community cooperation as funds aim for a $6,000 goal through Friday night at the Montana Kennel Club track. Proceeds go to recreation for American servicemen. Butte American Legion backs the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Service
Butte
Kmen
Tom Kelly
Frank Noble
Kelly
Butte Boys
United Rvice
Ontana
8. O
Silver Bow County
Theilitary Service
Unitedates
Butte American Legion
Domestic Farm Production Increase Urged
Wheeler McMillen president of the National Farm Chemurbh council urged farmers to raise output to reduce imports and free ship space for defense needs. He argued domestic crops can replace imports cheaper than building ships and cited shortages of rubber tin manganese tungsten antimony chrome alongside surplus wheat and cotton. He noted imports last year included flaxseed jute fiber whisky wines and raw cotton and claimed 1940 sugar imports consumed cargo space while domestic growers faced acreage limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
National Farm
Chemurgh Council
Wheeler McMillen
United States
McMillen
America
No Bottleneck in This Judge's Court
City Judge Charles T. Yeager paused court for three minutes to wed Joseph James and Marguerite Webber both 21. He said he could not keep the Curtiss Wright plant line waiting as the groom had to return to work within 25 minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
Curtiss- Wright Aircraft
Charles T. Yeager
Yeager
Joseph James
Marguerite Webber
O'Neill Promoted in Promotion Camp Grant Ceremony
William H. O'Neill of Great Falls Montana was promoted to specialist fourth class in the 26th medical training battalion effective July 16 at Camp Grant Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Grant
Ill
William H. O’neill
Great Falls
Mont
26Th Medical Training Battalion
Attendance Expected for Arristers Meet in Butte
Attendance is expected for the annual Montana Bar Association state meeting in Butte. About 250 lawyers are anticipated to register as sessions run from the 31st through early the following week. Organizers report plans progressing, with committees outlining entertainment, venues, transportation, and civic contacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana Bar Association
Butte
Sty Lewyers
Robert D. Corette
Jessie Roscow
Lou Ketter
Joseph J. McCaffery Jr
Phi Delta Phi
Robert Roscow
Red Henningsen
P. E. Geagan
Charles Zimmerman
O. Meyer
Larry Meyer
Frank J. Roe
Montana State University Law School
German Forces Strive to Foil Invasion on French Coast
London reports relentless RAF daylight and night raids on the north coast of France aimed at disrupting German defenses. The air ministry said the campaign included attacks on Lille factories, coastal ships, and a major network of roads in the Calais Boulogne area.
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London
France
Royal Air Force
Air Ministry
English Channel
Channel
England
Straits of Dover
French
Boulogne
Calais
Lille
Rhineland
Rotterdam
Dover
Calais- Boulogne
Cologne
Opinions Differ on Service Bill
Washington July 21. Opponents of President Roosevelt's service bill say extending enlistments breaks faith with selectees who were promised one year of service. Supporters argue the Army must stay intact amid current world conditions. Senators Norris Van Nuys Barkley and Rep. Tinkham weigh fairness, promises, and national needs in the debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Norris
Ind-Neb
Barkley
Kentucky
Congress
van Nuys
D-Ind
Tinkham
R-Mass
Congress Hears Roosevelt Emergency Call For National Crisis
President Roosevelt urges a national emergency to keep Army selectees Guardsmen and reservists in service as Congress remains divided. He proposes lifting annual selectee limits and extending enlistments while warning time is critical. Resolutions in the House seek to retain troops without declaring an emergency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Roosevelt
May
Dky
House Military Committee
Senate Passes Draft Property Bill For Defense Needs
The Senate approved a bill granting the President power to requisition private property for defense needs during war and national emergency. It authorizes drafting materials and equipment with compensation set by the President and buyback rights. expires June 30, 1943. Key figures include Senator Chandler and Senator Barkley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
House
Chandler
D-Ky
Barkley
Wheeler
D-Mont
Americans Capture British HQ In Mock War Exercise
In a staged maneuver in England, 40 American troops led by Gen Wade Hayes seized a British divisional headquarters. They caused chaos with tear gas, routed staff officers, and briefly operated the switchboard, joking that nuts the war is over. The drill prompted talk of tighter security and possible staff changes.
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London
British Home Guard
Gen
Wade Hayes
Virginia
Ber
John J. Pershing
England
Joint Income Tax Returns by Married Couples Reaffirmed
Washington July 21 The House Ways and Means Committee reaffirmed the plan to require joint income tax returns for married couples despite objections. The measure would boost revenue by about 300 million dollars, mainly from states with community property laws. Rep Cooper said it would affect only taxpayers with net taxable income over 4000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Rep
Cooper
D-Tenn
Scrap Aluminum Drive Opens In Butte As Scouts Aid
Butte's drive for scrap aluminum collected several hundred pounds Monday as Boy Scouts, city and county workers canvassed Walkerville. Scouts report at 8:30 to board three trucks and continue to Silver Bow county July 29.
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Butte
Walkerville
Silver Bow County
Barry O'Leary
Ben Hardin
Park Main Street
Ed Shea
Drive
Washington
D. C
Associated Press
Montana
Corral
Centerville
Jean Paul Jordan
Jim Wainwright
Harold Sullivan
Dan Scully
Edwin Daugherty
Jack Kelley
Richard Scrogham
Rulon Limb
Norman Guay
Ross Wayment
Dick Lauber
Edward Meyers
Billy Inkret
James Mook
John Swartz
Arthur Stone
Leonard Burrough
al Parisot
Edward Prosper
Robert Krsul
Billy Koski
Bill McGlynn
Bob Willis
Bill Stewart
Wesley Waltman
Lawrence Martin
Chester Wills
Towell Bassett
Weather Outlook For Butte And Montana
Weather forecast notes clear to partly cloudy skies for Butte and Montana. Tuesday and Wednesday will stay warm with minor cloudiness and continued mild temperatures across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Montana
Fighting in Russia Seen as Stalled Nazi Push
German high command claimed limited advances behind the Stalin line while Allied and Soviet reports suggested no broad breakthrough. Moscow reported heavy fighting near Polotsk Nevel Smolensk and Kiev sectors, with Smolensk still in Soviet hands despite German claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stalin Line
Nazi High Command
Moscow
Polotsk-Nevel-Smolensk
Novograd Volynski
Kiev
Ukraine
Leningrad
Smolensk
Red Center
Maginot Line
Russia
Nazi Dive Bombers Annihilate Soviet Divisions Near Moscow
Berlin reports swarms of Nazi dive bombers attacking trapped Soviet divisions west of Moscow. Claims say six divisions totaling up to 90,000 men were annihilated as German columns drive toward the capital. Luftwaffe also hit airports and rail lines. a Soviet warship and a destroyer were sunk near Murmansk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
U.P
Moscow
Shimsk-Novgorod
Leningrad
Josef V. Stalin
Russia
Murmansk
Arctic
Stalin named commander in chief as Moscow front rages
Moscow reports claim Josef Stalin has been proclaimed commander in chief of the Red Army amid ferocious fighting on the Moscow and Ukrainian fronts. German bombers were repelled from Moscow as air raids paralyzed the city for 40 minutes. Lozovsky said Moscow is well defended and that mass air raids are impossible, while guerrilla bands behind German lines disrupt communications and ammo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
U.P
Ukraiian
Josef Stalin
Red Army
A. Lozovsky
Soviet Information Bureau
Leningrad
Kiev
Lozovsky
Russia
Opening of Butte Public Stockyards Planned for August 2
The Butte Chamber of Commerce entertainment committee will meet Wednesday at 11 am to finalize plans for the official opening of the Butte Public Stockyards scheduled for Saturday August 2. The event aims to attract 8000 to 10000 attendees with R J MacDonald presiding and a large committee named to organize festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte Public
Butte Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
R. J. MacDonald
Sess
Walter Ballard
Fred Christy
W. J. Corbitt
Merle Davis
Fred Decker
Max Dean
J. H. Dickey, Jr
P. R. Gagner
J. F. Garner
Dr. H. Co. Joesting
Tom Kelly
A. J. Knievel
Ww. E. Lowney
J. M. Lyden
W. J. McMahon
Archie
Hugh Murphy
J. D. Murphy
Roy Murray
W. C. Rae
L. W. Smith
Cc. F. Staples
S. C. Sweet
R. L. Thomas
Teddy Troparish
Joe Wilson
William Woolfall
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LaGuardia
New York
Fiorello H. LaGuardia
Silver Bow County Association
T. Key
Tom J. Davis
Assation
Holland
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