Roosevelt Warns Navy Will Shoot Axis Ships Invading U S Waters
The report notes President Roosevelt warning the U S Navy to open fire on Axis vessels entering American waters. It discusses broader Eastern War theater movements, detailing Soviet claims Bulgaria hosts German forces and supports operations toward the Crimea Odessa and Caucasus. The piece cites German naval buildup in Bulgarian ports and Raeder’s presence coordinating a Black Sea fleet.
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Beet Growers Seek United Front At Convention
The Western Beet Growers association urged a united front of domestic sugar interests against foreign producers. A central agency to coordinate growers processors labor and business groups was proposed. Blaine Ferguson elected president Hugh Trowbridge vice president E W Rising re elected executive vice president with HQ in Washington Fred Auborn named secretary treasurer Directors Ferguson Roden Trowbridge Miller Rising Ryan Brittenham.
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Minnesota
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Elmore
Minn
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Iowa
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Idaho
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McCook
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Nebraska
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Bombers Blitz Northern Italy In Major UK Raid
Long range British bombers attacked northern Italy in a heavy raid aimed at crippling war industries. The operation followed a three night Berlin bombardment and comes amid sustained RAF and Mediterranean fleet strikes on Axis targets in Sicily and North Africa.
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Dodgers Rally Over Cards 6 to 4 in 11 innings
Brooklyn beat St Louis 6 to 4 in 11 innings to widen the NL lead. Errors marked both sides as Joe Medwick and Cookie Lavagetto connected for key moments while Dolph Camilli plated the deciding runs in the extra frame.
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Soviet Forces Driving Germans Back
Soviet dispatches claim Red armies push center front at 7 to 10 miles daily, destroying tanks and guns as they close on German wedges. Reports cite 79 tanks and 32 guns destroyed in one encounter, with heavy losses near Kiev and counterattacks toward Smolensk. Baltic pilots join raids around Leningrad as front lines stretch 400 miles.
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Lindbergh denounces war agitators at Des Moines rally
Charles A. Lindbergh warned that three groups Britain Jewish and Roosevelt officials push the nation toward war. He outlined a step by step campaign to involve the U S in foreign conflict and claimed incidents would be staged to force war. He spoke at an America First rally aired by radio.
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Tax Exemption Reduction Gets Approval
A joint Senate House committee reported agreement to cut income tax exemptions for married couples from 2000 to 1500 and singles from 800 to 750. The measure would raise about 303 million dollars yearly and bring 4.911 million more people into the system. The plan awaits formal House presentation, with possible reinstatement of some levies such as taxes on soft drinks radio stations and billboards. Dr B H Hibbard named visiting professor at Montana State College for two quarters in agricultural economics and sociology.
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Japan hints empire may sever Axis ties to avoid war
Tokyo reports a mood of expectancy as Emperor Hirohito assumes direct command of army headquarters in a high command reshuffle. Japan may cut Axis links rather than join the war, with Konoye’s government pursuing a solution short of war and a new defense general headquarter under Gen. Otozo Yamada designed for closer emperor oversight.
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Imperial Rule Assistance Association
General Mobilization Council
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Supreme War Council
Apology to Churchill After Row Over Russian War Aims
London Sept 11 William Gallacher the only Communist MP called Churchill a blackguard and a war today defending a minister from charges of hostility to Russia. He later apologized to the prime minister and the house. The exchange followed labor leader Jack Tanner's claim that Col J T C Moore Brabazon had hoped Germany and Soviet armies exterminate each other. It also disclosed that hundreds of British fighter planes are being sent to Russia by Moore Brabazon's ministry.
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Russians press near Smolensk in new counterattack
War report by Kirkell and Simpson says Moscow has closed in on Smolensk, a crucial center in German lines. Fierce fighting near 40 miles northeast of the city, as a three pronged Soviet push aims to recapture the Smolensk road and rail junction, with activity around Yartsevo and Vyazma.
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Weekend Showers Forecast for Butte and Montana
Butte expected mostly cloudy with showers Friday and Saturday. Montana outlook similar with showers on Friday and Saturday, cooler conditions likely in the east and south-central regions.
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Montana
Roosevelt Orders Navy to Fire First in Defense Zones
President Roosevelt announced from the White House that the Navy will shoot first against Axis subs raiders or aircraft in areas vital to US defense and will protect ships of all flags in our waters. He described the move as necessary to guard naval and merchant ships on legitimate business and outlined wartime policy and recent incidents.
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White House
President's Speech to Be Published on Page Six
A note indicates the full text of the president’s speech will appear on Page Six. The item guides readers to the later column for the complete address and context.
Steel Seafarer and the Sessa Incidents Revealed
An article recounts a new at sea incident, noting that in July 1941 an American battleship operating in North American waters was shadowed by a submarine for an extended period. The disclosure is presented as previously unknown.
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Roosevelt Hits Nazi Piracy and Freedom of the Seas
President Roosevelt asserts Germany’s submarine squadron fired first on the American destroyer Greer without warning, calling it piracy and a Nazi plan to abolish freedom of the seas, despite American obstructionist claims.
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Hitler
Capital Views on Speech Range Widely On War Talk
Washington dispatch notes a spectrum of reaction to President Roosevelt’s address. Senate figures McCarran Nye Barkley voice divergent fears and support, with Willkie urging unity and defense of fundamental rights amid concerns over possible war.
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Utah
Butte High Renews Grid Feud With Jordan Utah Here This Evening
Butte High hosts Jordan High of Salt Lake City in an interscholastic football opener at the Butte High Stadium tonight at 8. The anticipated 10,000 crowd could witness a record turnout as weather and a colorful show add to the event. Jordan seeks revenge for a 13–0 loss last year, while Butte aims to defend its Montana crown in a season opener noted for a strong band performance and pageantry.
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