30 Sep 1939
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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1939
Page
1
Germany broadcasts warnings to allies amid shifts in Romanian armed forces. The article notes rising tensions in southeastern Europe as war or peace decisions prompt stronger army postures and fragile peace plans.
President Roosevelt reiterated U S resolve to stay out of war as a heated dispute erupted over a neutrality bill provision authorizing 90 day credits to nations purchasing arms from U S firms. Senator Pittman backed the change to aid Britain and France, while Senator Johnson challenged the measure citing German wartime debts.
Britain resists the Moscow peace gesture and warns the move aims to frighten France and England into ending hostilities. Officials say the threat will not alter Britain's determined stance as Prime Minister Chamberlain prepares a Commons statement.
Centralizes archives reports Romania shifts its army to protect rich border regions. The fifth army corps is replaced by the more mobile Second corps to bolster Bessarabian defenses against Soviet Russia. Diplomatic talks in Moscow increase attention as Bulgarian premier Kiosseivanoff heads there.
The Montana Highway Commission awarded six road work contracts totaling 558 808 78 tomorrow with a next letting planned for October 19. Union Construction Co of Great Falls wins 70 824 69 for regrading surfacing and oiling 2 470 miles on the Great Falls Fort Benton route in Cascade County with additional work on drainage structures for 17 082 miles.
William Z Foster, chairman of the Communist party, says he would not aid the United States if it enters war in defense of France and Britain. Dies committee questions his allegiance in a tense hearing, with Foster maintaining he would withhold personal support and urge the party to do the same.
Diplomatic circles in Ankara report Turkey is ready to sign mutual assistance and economic agreements with France and Great Britain. Draft texts await signature by Foreign Minister Sukru Saracoglu after his Moscow trip.
Trail blazer George Misevic and Explorers led a fund drive for the Butte Boy Scout annual campaign to raise 6000 dollars for the coming year. The group ended the day with 638.50, reclaiming the top spot from Chief S. O. Meyer’s organization. The drive began last Tuesday and wraps next Tuesday with officials optimistic.
In Philadelphia on September 29 a man described as a suspicious character was captured by marines while trying to scale the Navy Yard fence. He claimed to have served with the German air forces in World War I and was held for further questioning.
Jubilant Montana hunters prepare for the 1939 duck season opening as dates shift to October 1 through November 14. The adjustment, approved by President Roosevelt and Interior Secretary Ickes, broadens Montana’s hunting window to coincide with southern migration. The Montana fish and game commission backed the change with support from wildlife and anglers groups statewide.
Freshmen at Montana School of Mines lost during Rush Day contests and were forced to wear green beanies for the year. Sophomores dominated two of three games and captured a dozen freshmen, placing them in the city jail for the afternoon. The sophomores relented later.
Soviet Russia formally reassures Britain of neutrality in Europe despite the Nazi Soviet pact. Ambassador Maisky told Foreign Secretary Halifax the USSR would stay neutral unless attacked and is ready to reopen trade talks for raw materials like timber oil and manganese to Britain.
Miners will vote today at the Butte Miners union hall on accepting the Conda Copper Mining contract. Polls run 9 AM to 9 PM with a ballot reading Do you want to accept the company s proposition. A 13 member board of judges will count ballots after polls close.
News by United Press reports the European conflict moves from battlefield clashes to diplomatic maneuvering. Nazi-Soviet peace talks dominate, with von Ribbentrop meeting Hitler, Britain and France issuing rejections, and Germany threatening quick strikes at sea and in the air if peace is refused. London radio urgesPoland’s restoration and regime destruction as conditions for peace.
Paris dispatch reports the French government will reject any peace offers based on Poland's partition. Jean Giraudoux calls the German Russian move blackmail and notes Britain and France fight against barbarism. Observers say LeBrun's front-line visit signals no acceptance of such peace proposals.
Fritz Kuhn head of the German American Bund is jailed in the Tombs after bail on a larceny charge rose from 5000 to 50000. His lawyers won a writ of habeas corpus to seek a bail reduction and Kuhn faces a court appearance tomorrow. He is accused of stealing 14548 from his own organization and faces twelve counts of larceny and forgery. The judge warned Kuhn might not flee the country.
Fritz Kuhn, head of the German American Bund, was committed to the Tombs after bail on a larceny charge jumped from 5009 to 50000 dollars and could not be posted.
Thirteen applicants who took tests before the state bar examining board were admitted to the practice of law in Montana. Listed are H. I. Dwyer Anaconda EF. L Kleffman Belt Merrill Grafton Billings FE. L. Arpin and John T. Mooney Butte Harry A. Wooster Estacada Ore John T. Weaver Great Falls James C. Porter La Crosse Wis George W. Richardson Miles City J. E. Busey Missoula M. J. Wilson Salem Ore R J Weller Whitefish and Arthur Olberg White Sulphur Springs. Examinations were given earlier this week.
Montana forecast calls for mostly fair skies and warmer conditions on Saturday and Sunday with partly cloudy periods.
Berlin reports Hitler and Ribbentrop discussed a new Nazi Soviet peace offensive. Germany warned Britain and France to choose peace or face a more drastic response, implying Soviet help against the Allies, while denying a formal peace proposal.
Ten western states will press to remove interstate trade obstacles at a February conference in Santa Fe New Mexico marking the third such Rocky Mountain meeting. Delegates backed retaining the ports of entry system while approving resolutions for uniform laws regulating itinerant merchants and licensing.
Final day for former members of the Butte Community Concert Association to re enroll for the coming season by 5 PM at Chamber of Commerce campaign HQ. Fox theater capacity limits available cards and seats with Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo included among four concerts.
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