Nazi Planes Blast London In Fury Of Total War
Nazis press a supreme effort to shock England into surrender or pave the way for troop landings as good flying weather ends in a week or two. German claims cite London raids as reprisals, while experts warn of a decisive test in weeks and possible multi-front attacks from Denmark to northern France.
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London
Adolf Hitler
England
Denmark
France
Belgium
Netherlands
Germany
Reichsmarshal
Hermann Wilhelm Goering
Hitler
Britain
London under Hitler total war as bombs rain down
London endures a seventh hour of heavy bombing in Hitler's all out assault with hundreds dead or injured. Nazi raids target East End slums while Britons dig through burning ruins and authorities warn of worse to come as transportation halts and anti air defenses roar.
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London
U.P
Adolf Hitler
East End
Hitler
Air Ministry
Royal Air Force
British Isles
Belgian Channel
Britain
Dover
Greater London
Germany
Quick Passage of Nationality Law 9 Sought
The administration seeks rapid passage to purge citizenship rolls of many doubtful Americans and tighten requirements. A long-standing project to codify nationality laws gains House approval this week with thousands labeled citizens in name only at risk. Those serving in foreign armies could lose citizenship under the measure.
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J. C. Stark
Washington
Butte Delegates Attend Annual I O O F Conclave
W H Johns of Butte will represent the grand lodge as a delegate to the 116th annual communication of the sovereign grand lodge I O O F in Huntington West Virginia beginning September 14. Other Montana representatives include Mrs Sadie Buck Helena James Dennis Deer Lodge and Fay Adams Fort Benton. Mrs Dennis and Mrs Adams will accompany their husbands.
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W. H. Johns
Butte
Grand Lodge
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Huntington
W. Va
Montana
Sadie Buck
Helena
Association of Rebekah
James Dennis
Deer Lodge
Fay Adams
Fort Benton
Dennis
Adams
Canada
Georges. Starrett
Columbia
Grand Sire
Fidelity Lodge No. 8
Fidelity Hall
West Broadway
Rebekah
Maine Prepares for First 1940 Election Test
The Maine vote tomorrow marks the first direct test of Republican and Democratic strength for 1940 and signals intensified campaign activity. Willkie begins a 7200 mile Western tour as Wallace travels Nebraska. Roosevelt declines campaigns. Maine voters also choose a senator three House members and a governor with presidential electors for November. Primaries shift to Arizona Colorado Louisiana Michigan Minnesota New Hampshire Vermont Washington this week and Georgia Wednesday. Republican Ditter plans an aggressive campaign push aiming to gain 60 House seats.
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Maine
Wayauys
Wendell Willkie
Middle
Far West
Henry A. Wallace
Nebraska
Roosevelt
Republican National Committee
Alf Landon
House
Arizona
Colorado
Louisiana
Michigan
Minnesota
New Hampshire
Vermont
Georgia
Joseph W. Martin
J. William Ditter
Pennsylvania
National Republican Congressional Committee
Ditter
Phoney Message Claims Hitler Killed Spread on Telegraph
A phony telegram stating Hitler killed was transmitted early today over the tele graph circuit linking weather stations at major eastern airports. Weather officials attributed the prank to an unknown origin and said they were investigating. Commander Francis W. Reich derfer warned there would be serious consequences if the culprit is identified.
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Washington
Hitler
Weather Bureau
Francis W. Reichederfer
The
Weather Service
Senate and House differ on peacetime conscription
Senate supporters express dissatisfaction with the House adopted draft amendment to the Burke-Wadsworth selective service bill. The House passed the measure 263 to 149 and urged a 60 day recruiting drive to reach a 400000 Army quota.
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Washington
Senate
House
Barkley
Kentucky
Austin
Vermont
Representative Fish
R-N.y
Connally
D-Tex
Street clash ends in death as Hague police chief ousted
In The Hague a street battle between Dutch Nazis and opponents left one dead and several injured. FE Van Der Mey was dismissed as police chief amid German accusations of inadequate action. About 200 members of the Dutch Nazi Youth paraded, allegedly provoking the clash when a cyclist interfered.
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Amsterdam
The
Hague
FE. van der Mey
Arthur Seysz-Inquart
Terrible Jolt Missed Me as Bomb Struck Near Home
London correspondent G E Gregory recounted a German high explosive blast that shattered windows and cracked walls near his front door. He and his family survived with minor scratches as he rushed to help, describing a shambles and a powerful blast that blew a gas main and damaged a church nearby.
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United Press London
G. E. Gregory
Germany plans London air assault with new super bombs
Berlin dispatch reports Germany deploying large bombers with potent new explosives aimed at English defenses. The article notes a possible secret weapon and intensified Reich action as the war escalates, with details appearing on later pages.
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Berlin
Germany
London
Reports Claim Italian Planes Participate in London Bombing
Rome reports circulated that Italian airplanes took part in the London bombardment, a claim not denied or confirmed. The push is seen as reprisal for British bombings of northern Italy and a new phase of Axis efforts against Britain across fronts.
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Rome
U.P
London
British Isles
Italy
Switzerland
Berlin
Mediterranean
Red Sea
Geyser Like Hydrant Gush After Collision
A car driven by Joe Coburn crashes into a hydrant and lamp post at the Arizona Front street intersection. Water company crews shut off the geyser as traffic floods subside. Coburn to cover damages. No injuries reported.
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Arizona Front Street
Larry Tromly
Joe Blewett
Joe Coburn
Colorado
Butte Water Company
Coburn
Butte and Montana Forecast Partly Cloudy With Showers
Partly cloudy today and Tuesday with afternoon showers. In Montana showers favor extreme west while eastern areas stay cooler today. Tuesday brings warmer conditions in the west and overall milder across the state.
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Butte
Montana
Big names gone from state high school gridiron race
The 1940 Montana high school football season braces for fresh stars after 1939’s standouts depart. Billings Broncs loom as favorites with backfield depth and strong line, while Anaconda Copperheads and Great Falls teams boast powerful lines and multi position threats.
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Associated Press
Montana
Hammerin
Herman Frickey
Billings Broncs
Far
Pruney
Parsons
Clyde Carpenter
Billings
Broncs
Carpenter
Jack Heald
Richie Spath
Barney Berger
Junior Adams
Steele
Felt
Rogers
Chapman
Mike O'Leary
Anaconda Copperheads
Great Falls Blue Bisons
O'Leary
Mink
Milan
Burch
Harrity
Fleming
Cadwell
McDonough
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