Northern Europe weighs defensive pact among Sweden Norway and Finland
Stockholm Oslo and Helsinki officials signal openness to a three nation alliance after the Russian negotiated peace. Finland's president Kallio calls it an "inescapable necessity" amid neutral Sweden and Norway fearing a renewed Russian threat. Debate centers on whether such an alliance would violate treaty Article three and how to proceed.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Norway
Finland
Russia
Oslo
Helsinki
Halvdan Koht
Kyosti Kallio
Czecho-Slovakia
Pilot and Passenger Fall From Plane Over New York Harbor
A training flight ending in tragedy after an in-flight struggle left the passenger dead when the plane crashed into the bay near the Statue of Liberty. Pilot Joseph Rosemarin, 38, in Brooklyn, was treated for shock and submersion. identity of the passenger was not confirmed.
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Jersey City
N. J
New York Harbor
Jersey City Medical Center
Joseph Rosemarin
Brooklyn
James McNamara
Ruth Eisenberg
New York City
Manuel Eisenberg
Rosemarin
Fred Drewen
Floyd Bennett Airport
Reich shifts aim away from war as Romania pulled closer
Berlin reports that Germany seeks to avoid a southeastern battlefront and to strengthen ties with the Balkans by securing a Russian pledge to spare Romania. Moscow may push Romania toward a non aggression pact with Russia while talks hint at German Romanian trade expansion and military envoy activity in Berlin.
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Berlin
Germany
Balkans
Russia
Rumania
Associated Press
Moscow
Bucharest
Bohemia-Moravia
Dies committee to rear head of Soviet agents
Chairman Dies said his un American activities committee has a lead on Soviet secret police operations in the United States and will hear testimony soon from the head of the Ogpu in this country. He declined to name the witness or how contact was made, but noted the agent was arrested by the FBI in an espionage probe.
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Washington
Dies
D-Tex
Committee On un-American Activities
United States
Ogpu
Florida
FBI
Miami
New Hampshire Governor Heads Yankees Purchase Syndicate
New York Yankees reportedly for sale to meet inheritance taxes on Col. Jacob Ruppert estate. Gov. Francis P. Murphy of New Hampshire reportedly leads a syndicate that has closed a deal, though Yankee president Ed Barron denied any completed sale. Murphy confirms discussions are in preliminary stages.
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New York
New York Yankees
United Press
Jacob Ruppert
Yankees
Francis P. Murphy
New Hampshire
Ed Barron
Carter Sole Nominee for Exalted Ruler of Butte Lodge 240
Nominations closed last night leaving Carter as the sole candidate for exalted ruler at Butte lodge No. 240 BPOE. He has filled all chairs up to esteemed leading knight and faces election to the exalted ruler post. New York March 14 The baseball empire of the Yankees valued at six to ten million dollars may pass to a Murphy led syndicate before the season opens. Governor Murphy of New Hampshire a shoe merchant and longtime fan is seen as buyer candidate. he previously backed the Braves and may exit politics if deal closes.
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Carter
New York
New York Yankees
Jacob Ruppert
Francis P. Murphy
New Hampshire
Murphy
Manchester
Boston National League Club
The
Braves
Palm Sunday Observed With Solemn Holy Week Ceremonies
Palm Sunday services mark Holy Week in Butte with Catholic altar drapes mourning and no bells. Protestant and Catholic churches distribute Good Friday closing cards and suspend business noon to 3 pm for eight consecutive years. Union services planned at Mountain View Methodist. Stations of the Cross in Catholic parishes and St John Episcopal church also hold services. Pastors focus on Jesus life and the cross’s lesson and Easter victory.
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Jerusalem
Butte
Mountain View Methodist Church
Soviet Parliament to Debate Finland Cession Territory
The Supreme Soviet of the USSR convened for March 29 to consider creating a Soviet Socialist republic in the Finland cession area with self government and language rights. Some expect Viipuri and Karelia isthmus or Ladoga shore regions to join nearby districts. official comment unavailable.
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Moscow
Supreme Soviet
Russia
Finland
Lenin
Stalin
Council of People's Commissars
Viipuri
Karelian
Leningrad
Lake Ladoga
Montana forecast: Partly cloudy to unsettled west of divide
The forecast calls for partly cloudy skies in Montana Friday and Saturday with unsettled conditions west of the divide Friday. Showers or snow flurries are expected Friday night or Saturday, with little change in temperature.
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Montana
Divide
Hatch bill put in jeopardy by $5,000 campaign cap
In a striking Senate move the Hatch anti politics bill was amended to bar campaign gifts over 5 000 from any person or corporation. Supporters warn passage is imperiled, fearing House action may shelve the measure as campaigns loom. The vote 40 to 38 drew GOP and Democratic reactions with Senator Hatch opposing the cap.
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Washington
Senate
House
O Leary Girl Wins First Place on Bowes Program
Donna Lee O Leary of Butte was announced as first place in a coast to coast vote after appearing on the Major Bowes program. The nine year old studied voice in New York with her mother and is the daughter of Mr and Mrs John O Leary of 695 West Mercury Street.
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Donna Lee O'Leary
Butte
New York
Major Bowes
Donna Lee
John O'Leary
West Mercury Street
Train Crash Kills 25 Mexican Laborers in Texas Crossing
McAllen Texas March 14 The worst crossing crash in Texas history killed 25 Mexican laborers and injured 17 when a Missouri Pacific passenger train struck a truck carrying workers to a vegetable field. Bodies lined the track for 600 yards as a gasoline explosion enveloped the scene. Witnesses described burning clothes and multiple fatalities along the rails.
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Mcallen
Texas
Missouri Pacific
United States backs $100 million Inter American bank plan
The U.S. stated it would join the Inter American Financial Advisory Committee in creating a $100,000,000 inter American bank to foster economic and financial cooperation among the 21 American republics.
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Washington
U.P
United States
inter-American Financial Advisory Committee
Inter- American Bank
Easter Shopping Season Opens In Well Stocked Stores
The Easter shopping season officially opens at 9 30 this morning after a gala window night event by local merchants. Thousands viewed dazzling displays planning Easter purchases with special spring fashions and live models in women's apparel. The Butte Mines band toured the district during the event.
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Atvle
Butte Mines
Missoula County Assessor Killed in Train Collision
Dan B. Currie Missoula county assessor was killed when the car he rode in with Fred J. Lock was struck by the North Coast Limited train No. 1 east of Missoula. Lock was injured but expected to recover after the collision near Tarah following a farmhouse visit.
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Missoula
Dan B. Currie
Missoula County
Tarah
Here
Fred J. Lock
Currie
Lock
Northern Pacific
North Coast Limited No. 1
Last Day to File Income Reports in Butte Area
Butte residents seeking help with filing 1939 federal income tax returns have one final day. The IRS office on the second floor of the Butte Federal Building will be open today from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM to assist taxpayers, with returns due by midnight tonight.
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Butte
Internal Revenue Service
Butte Federal Building
GAA Examiner Backs United Western Air Merger
Roscoe Pound, special examiner for the Civil Aeronautics Authority, recommended approval of United Airlines' plan to acquire Western Air Express. The ruling overruled objections from Transcontinental & Western Air and Western Air minority shareholders who warned of monopoly and reduced competition. Objections allow 10 days for filing. final decision rests with the CAA.
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Washington
U.P
Roscoe Pound
Civil Aeronautics Authority
United Airlines
Western Air Express
Transcontinental & Western Air Inc
Western Air
Pound
CAA
Ealt Lake City
Utah
Harvard Law School
United
Completion of Dead Man 3 Basin Project Assured
Major Bartley M. Harlee of the Work Projects Administration visited Montana to finalize agreements with the State Water Conservation board and arrange details for speedy project consideration. The Dead Man's Basin irrigation scheme on the Musselshell near Shawmut would store 52 000 acre feet to irrigate about 20 000 acres, with Harlee arriving from Salt Lake City to review plans and specs.
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Dead Man's Basin
Montana
Bartley M. Harlee
Work Projects Administration
Washington, D. C
State Water Conservation Board
Musselshell River
Shawmut
Harlee
Salt Lake City
Board forms Early Diagnosis Committee in Butte TB drive
The Anti-Tuberculosis society in Butte named an E D C committee to lead its April campaign and plan a May visit by a national TB officer. Mrs. Yager chairs the group to promote education on TB prevention as Doppler of New York will speak May 8 at a society banquet.
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Butte
Anti-Tuberculosis Society
Harry L. Yager
Scott Fries
James T. Finlen Jr
Curtis L. Wilson
Yager
William A. Doppler
New York City
Health Education Service
National Tuberculosis Association
Doppler
Butte Society
Montana Tuberculosis Association
Placer Hotel
Helena
Henrietta Crockett
State Association
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