26 Sep 1938
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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1938
Page
1
In Vicenza Mussolini warned that Italy may take military measures if other nations continue to mobilize men and ships. He spoke during a tour near the German frontier, seeking to avert a general war while affirming the Rome Berlin axis.
A wave of activity marks the opening of registration for the 1938-39 academic year at Montana School of Mines. Students from across the United States and abroad, including Alaska, India, Iraq, and Persia, begin registering this morning with deadlines for juniors and seniors by noon and complete credentials required before registration. Regular classes start Tuesday under President F. A. Thom.
President Roosevelt appeals to Adolf Hitler and Benes of Czechoslovakia in a direct message urging negotiations toward a peaceful fair settlement. He speaks for 130 million Americans and humanity, asking them not to break off talks.
The Holy Name society sponsored a religious rally at Butte high school stadium drawing 15 000 worshippers to publicly profess belief in Jesus Christ amid disbelief and atheism. Rev Norbert C Huff delivered the keynote urging light to enlighten minds and strengthen resolve to defend right in a troubled world. The event opened with a parade and continues in Page 3 Column 3.
An unimpeachable source said Czechoslovakia rejected Hitler's final terms for Sudetenland by October 1. British and French leaders debated how to avert war and planned a joint note for Hitler while fearing his Berlin speech would rally support for a march on Prague.
Fred Moe longtime Deer Lodge resident died suddenly at his Anaconda home after a day of fishing with his brother-in-law Bryan Kantner. Born 1895 in Glendale he served as a first machinist's mate after enlisting in the Naval Reserve during World War I. He and his wife Cornelia Moe were with him when he passed.
Soviet Russia vows to pressure Britain and France for Czechoslovakia's benefit via the League of Nations. Maxim Litvinoff warns London against further concessions to Germany and suggests an appeal under article 17 to mobilize league scrutiny.
Washington dispatch notes that New York Republican and Democratic conventions nominate candidates for governor and two Senate seats as the 1938 pre election puzzle falls into place. The assembled slate hints at potential 1940 presidential contenders and party strategies await the November vote.
James Larkin of Butte was arrested yesterday in a rooming house on Granite Street by federal officers and jailed awaiting arraignment on a charge of harboring a fugitive. He is expected to be arraigned today. The fugitive, Clay Tucker of Helena, was arrested last week for federal parole violation and is in county jail.
Lewistown on September 25 reports a fatal crash on an overpass two miles west. High school senior Tommy Prichett died instantly when ejected from a rolling car. Three teammates Jim Biddison Jr Johnny Valach Jr and Josephine Fabian were treated for non life threatening injuries.
The forecast calls for a generally fair pattern in Montana and Wyoming on Monday and Tuesday with mild to warm daytime highs. Cooler conditions are expected Monday with a drop in temperatures across both states compared to the following day.
Two government soil experts from Washington joined Army engineers to study possible causes of a Missouri River earth slide at Fort Peck dam that killed eight people. Investigators planned continued examination of the dam area and resumed the search for seven missing victims.
Major Thomas R. Phillips of the Command and General Staff school outlines a future conflict in Infantry Journal. He argues planes will stay at the front, tanks will drive offensives, and victory hinges on wartime industrial output and stockpiled materials. He notes Germany’s strength lies in rapid industrial expansion to match a larger army.
Reports from Warsaw indicate Poland may reject Czechoslovakia’s offer to negotiate Teschen while demanding immediate occupation. In London Britain and France discuss mobilization after Hitler’s latest Czech demands are deemed unacceptable.
In London on Sept 25 violent clashes erupted between Fascists and Communists amid the largest crowd seen. The confrontation intensified as police tried to separate the rival groups, with reports of scattered injuries and arrests. Continued details expected on Page 3.
A group of 65 Americans in Prague appealed to the American legation for help to escape Czechoslovakia amid threats of Nazi camps. Packard Shuffro, Chicago journalist and spokesman, said they were traveling to Paris but turned back near Eger after being warned crossing Germany was unsafe. They seek gas masks food and shelter while awaiting funds from home.
Providence Rhode Island September 25 The Red Cross under President Roosevelt and national chairman Norman H Davis takes full responsibility for rehabilitating New England disaster victims unable to fund repairs. Vice Chairman James L Fieser says agencies will focus on family rehabilitation while state and local bodies handle highway plans.
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