Senate debates repeal of arms embargo gains support
Roosevelt plan to repeal the arms embargo gains momentum in the Senate as administration forces propose a strict cash and carry substitute. Senator George of Georgia endorses the bill, saying it would apply cash and carry to arms and all materials sent to belligerents. Forty four senators have signaled support, close to a majority, with continued opposition from Borah’s bloc.
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Richard L. Turner
Washington
Roosevelt
Senate
George
D.-Ga
Borah
French claim air clash defeats German fleet in western front
Paris reports French air units beat a German fleet in two major battles on the western front as preliminary to Siegfried line bombardment by French guns. France says two French planes were lost while German losses were greater. some German downed crews and pilots were captured.
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Paris
Germany
Siegfried
Plan Approval Revives WPA State Projects
WPA activities surge after relief labor eased as three programs gained approval. The notable state wide writers project costing 55 536 with Michael S Kennedy of Butte as supervisor and a state wide home assistance program under Montana Public Welfare sponsorship are among the targets. A large Silver Bow county project has been submitted to Washington for review.
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Work Projects Administration
Silver Bow County
Washington, D. C
Michael S. Kennedy
Butte
Montana Department of Public Welfare
Gale Lashes California Coast Threatens Coast and Coast Guard Rescue
A southwest gale battered southern California with near flood conditions and heavy rain. About 42 dead or missing, nearly 200 rescued from wrecked boats, and at least eleven boats sunk. The Spray tragedy near Point Mugu caused the largest loss with 23 drowned. 65 aboard a water taxi were rescued, while 26,000 telephones were knocked out citywide.
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Los Angeles
California
San Pedro
Santa Catalina Island
Coast Guard
Weather Bureau
Point Mugu
Oxnard
Aere
Charlotte King
Laura
Anacapa Island
Virginia
Malibu Beach
Indiana
U. S
Cassin
Dispatch
Co. P. Holdren
Santa Monica
Paderweski May Become Pole Proxy
Reliable Poles in Bucharest say President Moscicki of Poland may resign soon and turn the post over to a figure such as Ignacy Paderewski. The report notes the strong likelihood of a transition and references continued coverage on page 3 col 3.
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Ignacy Paderewski
Bucharest
Ignacy Moscicki
Poland
Edward W. Beattie JR
U.P
Enrollment Near 300 as Montana School of Mines Opens
Montana School of Mines begins a new term with about 300 students registered. W. M. Brown, registrar, reports registration moved late to handle rush while seniors and juniors registered yesterday and sophomores and freshmen today. Dr. Francis A. Thomson notes enrollment may dip slightly from last year as space pressures ease with the upcoming library and museum building and the relocation of executive offices.
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Montana School of Mines
W. M. Brown
Francis A. Thomson
Fall and Summer Compete in Butte
Autumn air brought a sharp wind and threatening clouds in Butte yesterday morning. The day warmed to above 61 degrees with a low near 39. Today’s forecast calls for partly cloudy skies and warmer temperatures.
Decline in Demand for Passage Home From Europe
Washington reports a drop in American requests for relief ships from Europe as three chartered vessels head back with many empty berths. The Shawnee delayed its sailing from a French port for two days but carried far fewer than its 500 passenger capacity.
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Washington
Maritime Commission
Europe
Paris
United States Lines
Commission
Open Door in China May Close as Far East Tension Grows
Observers foresee a major shift in the Orient as the open door in China appears to be closing. Japan asks Britain and France to remove forces from Shanghai Hong Kong Peking Tientsin and possibly Singapore. An armistice with Soviet Russia along the Manchukuo border leaves Japan free to pursue the war in China.
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Anadue Beading
Washington
Sept
China
Orient
Europe
Japan
Britain
France
Shanghi
Hong Kong
Peking
Tientsin
Singapore
Russia
Manchukuo
Butte Community Concert Drive Opens at Dinner
At a Finlen hotel dinner about 80 people gathered as the annual membership drive began for Butte’s Community Concert association. Alf Kremer presided in President Leipheimer’s absence. four concerts are planned this year including Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo in January with 125 artists. Seat reservations may be made through Fox theater management.
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Butte
Finlen Hotel
Alf Kremer
Butte Community Concert Association
E. G. Leipheimer
Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo
Fox Theater
Its a Strange War by E C Daniel
Essay contrasts methods of warfare with pamphlets and airstrikes. It notes German preparations for bomb proof headquarters and Allied bombing of a German aircraft works. The piece frames the conflict as declared but largely unfought on the Western Front.
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E. C. Daniel
Bankers Hear War Impact on Business at Seattle Convention
At the American Bankers Association 65th annual convention in Seattle, about 3000 attendees heard themes on the European war. Comptroller Preston Delano said banks are strong and ready to play their part. Dr. Fred I. Kent urged unity to restore industry and warned of policy changes. H F E Cook predicted loan expansion to business as wartime needs grow.
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Sheridan
Wyo
Rapid City
S. D
Miles City
Mont
Sioux Falls
Weather Bureau
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Wisconsin
Pensacola
Fla
Morgan City
New Orleans
Seattle
American Bankers’ Association
Preston Delano
National Bank
Fred I. Kent
Bankers Trust Co
New York
United States
Dr. Kent
H. F E. Cook
National Bank Division
Cook
Second National Bank of
Neutrality Debate Dominates Legion Convention
At Chicago the American Legion opens its twenty first national convention with a committee on foreign relations tasked to outline current neutrality views. Delegates face choices including supporting or opposing Roosevelt era arms embargo repeal and weighing how Congress should safeguard American peace. A crowd of speakers contends with the issue as the session continues.
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Chicago
American Legion
Committee On Foreign Relations
Congress
Legion
America
Applications for successor to Justice of Peace considered
16 applications were read and considered for the vacant Justice of the Peace seat after John Corbitt died. The board of county commissioners Delayed appointment with no date set. Court books and dockets were turned over to Justice of the Peace J. J. McNamera who will handle matters normally in Corbitt's court.
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Justice of the Peace
John Corbitt
T. J. Merkle
Board of County Commissioners
Merkle
Justice Corbitt
J. J. McNamera
Montana Weather Outlook Two Warm Days Ahead
The forecast for Montana calls for partly cloudy skies on Tuesday and Wednesday with higher temperatures on Tuesday. No precipitation is expected and light winds may accompany the warm trend.
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Montana
Boys Scouts Drive Forms 96 Members to Raise 6000
Ninety six men organized at the Finlen hotel to raise six thousand dollars for Boy Scout work in the Butte district for the coming year. The plan calls each worker to contact five to ten people and business houses to meet Tuesday night. Three troop masters expect to raise two thousand dollars each. Percy Frazier noted six hundred youths are enrolled in eighteen troops in Butte.
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Butte
George Misevic
Explorers
Sigmund
Finlen Hotel
Hardin
O Meyer
Anthony J. Craig
Boy Scout
Percy Frazier
Scouts
Mr. Frazier
United States Urges New World Aid Against Aggression
In Panama City, Under Secretary Sumner Welles calls 21 American republics to oppose belligerent actions near the Americas and offers economic assistance to cushion European war impacts. Peru and Cuba propose protection of American seas during the neutrality conference plenary.
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Panama
United States
Sumner Welles
New World
Welles
Peru
Cuba
Enrique Goytsold
Housing Authority Moves To Clear Property Titles
The Butte Housing Authority filed a condemnation suit against about 70 owners in the cabbage patch to secure land south of Curtis street and east of Arizona street for 225 new dwelling units. Officials say the action is needed to clear titles for slum clearance and re-housing and to satisfy national authorities in Washington. Executive director Herbert M. Fay cited progress toward these objectives.
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Cabbage Patch
The
Butte Housing Authority
Curtis Street
Washington, D. C
Herbert M. Fay
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