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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1942-07-16
Young Man Who
Helped Bomb okyo
Coming to Libby

A Montana hero who was in the
Tokyo bombing raid with General
DooIittle and awarded the Distin-
guished Flying Cross, Sergeant Ed
ward ]. Saylor, will be in Libby
Tuesday to tell Of his experiences
in the daring air attack on Japan.
Sergeant Saylor, 23-year-old en-
gineer and gunner of the Army All
Forces and one of ''the men who
flew with Doolittle' in the history
making raid on Tokyo, recently re-
turned to the United States to be
decorated by 1t. Gen. Henry II.
Arnold, Commanding General, the
Army Air Forces and to visit Jor-
dan. Montana, for a military cere--
mony in connection with local
home town War Bond celebrations
on July 4
Sergeant Saylor, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward ]. Saylor of Brusett,
Mont, upon his return to this coun-
try from "Shangri-la" tells a vivid
story of the attack on Japan.
Our objective" he said. was
| Kobe anu we u1u pfeHIy vi udtIid6s
with our incendiary bombs to AIR.
craft factories, warehouse and dock
areas. The Japs didn't think !
could be done but we showed them
The plane in which Saylor flew
was named "Democracy's Ace IN
Hole He reported that two pursuit
planes came after his ship when the
bombing was over but were soon
outdistanced.
Sergeant Saylor was awarded the
Distinguished Flying Cross and the
Military Order of China for his part
in the flight.
The Sergeant was born at Brusett
Mont, and attended school there
and in Jordan. He was in Wyo-
ming CCC camp before enlisting in
the Army Air forces in 1899 al
Spokane, Wash.
The people of Lincoln County will
be honored by this visit and are
urged to turn out to welcome the
Sergeant at the high school grounds
Tuesday, July I'll at lis p. m.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1942-07-16
Making Fish
And Game
Studies Here

William Bergeson and assistant
DR.. Wright, officials from the State
Fish and Game Commission, were
here on business at the Forestry
Service the first of the week They
are at present staying at the Turner
Ranger station where they are max
ing careful study and check of all
the wild game life in this district
particularly all pheasants and other
game birds.
All conditions of the animal and
bird life are being noted, such as
the increase or decrease of each par
ticular kind, habits peculiar to them
and general living conditions.
Bergeson and his assistant will
be stationed at Turner until the
check-up is complete.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1942-07-16
40 Men Leove
For Army Service

Forty more men left Libby Tues
day morning to be indicted into
the armed forces of the United
States. And gradually, as more
and more men are being called into
the service, older faces are begin
ming to appear among those re-
spending to their country's call.
Among those leaving Tuesday
were three veterans of World War I
Guy Brick Wollaston and Err
vim L. Miller of Libby; George o.
Hunt of Troy For those men, it
was the second call to arms.
This group went to Butte by
bus, where they were to undergo
their final physical examination.
Those who are accepted can either
take a two weeks furlough before
going into service or they can 60
directly into the army if they SO
wish.
Another Call In August
Secretary Mount of the Selective
Service Board, says the board has
received information to the effect
that a call in August may require
SIS men. This number may be either
increased or decreased.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1942-07-16
Argue Demurrer

Judge King held district court in
Libby on the 10th. Aside from pro-
bate matters the only business TAX
en- up was the arguing of de-
murrer in the case of the Chemical
Bank & Trust Co. VS.. Thomas Q.
Collins ct al, an action brought to
quiet title. The demurrer was TAX
en- under advisement. Attorney M.
ID. Rowland appeared in behalf OF
the plaintiff and S. p. Wilson OF
Deer Lodge as attorney for the de-
PENDANTS.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1942-07-16
Lions Elect Two District Governors

Jack Swarens, Lion club presi-
dent, is in receipt of letter from
Bill Jameson, outgoing district gov
ernor, stating that at the district
convention held recently in Edmon-
ton, 1t was voted to elect two dis
trict governors to serve this district
for the ensuing year, with the I'M
Outstanding that this matter of two
governors should be taken up for
further consideration at the next
convention. Jim Wallace of Edmon-
ton and Stuart De Roster of Brown
ing were elected district governors.
This action was deemed advisable
because of the large size of the dis
trict and the extensive travelling re-
quired to visit all the clubs.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1942-07-16
Appointed Captain in Reserve Corps

A copy of the Idaho Falls Idaho)
Post-Register brings the news that
Hal Hall, former Libby newspaper
man, has been named one of six
captains in 1900 man volunteer re-
serve corps in Bonneville county.
The appointment was made by Ma
jor e. w. Miller.
The article says the mission of
the Idaho volunteer reserves is to
repel invasion by parachute troops,
ground forces. and to prevent sabo-
tage, within the zone of duty. They
would act as guards in any event
Of major emergency or disaster,
such as air raids and sabotage, and
direct traffic in the event of evac-
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1942-07-16
To Let Oiling Contract

This newspaper is in receipt of
official information to the effect
that bids will be opened on July 81
by the state highway commission in
Helena for the crawling and oiling
of Section c of the Kalispell-Libby
road in Lincoln county, distance
of 6.756 miles.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1942-07-16
Asks Large Audience
For CiviIion Defense
Picture

A Civilian Defense moving
picture will be shown in Libby
on Friday night, at 8 o'clock, in
the New Central building, says
J. A. Krall, commander Of the
civilian defense organization
The public Is invited and
urged to attend this showing, as
ii has a message the people
should get. There will be no
admission charge. A large at
tendance is desired.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1942-07-16
40 MILE SPEED LIMIT

Patrolman Morris Blake issues a
warning to all motorists to notice
the fact that the highways in this
district as we'll as all over the state,
are now posted with the 40 mile
speed limit. Anyone violating the
law will suffer the consequences.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1942-07-16
Announces Open
Season on Grouse

The Libby Rod and Gun Club,
II. J. Brown, president, is in re-
ceipt of a bulletin from the state
fish and game commission an
nouncing open dates on blue grouse
and ruffled grouse (the latter bet
ter known as fool hens.) The open
season will be September 20, q
and %. Bag limit, three birds pei
day; possession limit, five birds al
any time.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1942-07-16
LUMBER SALES RELEASED

The ]. Neils Lumber Company
received notice yesterday that the
Government had removed the
freezing order placed on lumber
a few weeks ago. This removes all
restrictions on lumber sales and all
classes of lumber can now be sold
the same as before the freezing
order went into effect.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1942-07-16
PRIMARY ELECTION NEXT
TUESDAY

The date for the primary nom
mating election is next Tuesday,
July 81. Polls will be open in the
various precincts of the county
from II o'clock noon until 7 o'clock
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1942-07-16

Subscribers ordering change of
address should give their old ad-
dress as we'll as the new one.
With several hundred subscribers
to check through, it sometimes
requires quite a little time to find
a name when the former address
is not given.
If the old address is given as
we'll as the new one, it will be
much appreciated.
THE PUBLISHER.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1942-07-16
Ships Another Car

Roscoe Garrison loaded and ship
ped out another car of scrap iron
the first of the week.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1942-07-16

Noah Miller has purchased the
Herman Bockman ranch.
Evening star., 1942-08-23
Weather Report
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District OF CoumbiaCoor
showers.
vrgna-Cooer afternoon with showers and
thunder
RivR Report.
Evening star., 1942-08-23
Nations at War
II of II American
Republics in Fight

By the Associated Press.
Twelve of the 81 American re-
publics now are at war against the
Axis, 7 others have broken diplo-
matte relations and 2 retain rela-
tions with Berlin Rome Toxic.
After Brazil's war declaration,
Uruguay gave evidence of following
suit and Chile is inclining toward
breaking off diplomatic relations
with the Axis.
Here is the lineup of the Amer
icas:
At war-United States, Mexico,
Brazil, Cuba, Haiti, Dominican Re-
public, Guatemala, Ell Salvador,
Costa Rica, Panama, Honduras,
Nicaragua.
Broken relations-Uruguay, Vene-
zuela, Colombia, Peru, Paraguay,
Bolivia, Ecuador.
Maintaining elations-Argentina,
Chile.
The United Nations, now in
creased to %, include. in addition
to the II American republics, the
following:
Britain, Russia, China, Australia,
Belgium, Canada, Czechoslovakia,
Greece, India, Luxembourg, The
Netherlands. New Zealand. Norway,
Philippine Islands, Poland, South
Africa and Yugoslavia.
Evening star., 1942-08-23
BruziFs Declaration of War
Sinking Of Five Vessels OFF Coast Called
FIuqrunt Breach of International Law

Brazilian merchant units which
were engaged in commercial naviga-
ton within the limits of the con-
tinental seas" fixed in the fifteenth
declaration at Panama.
To these acts of hostility we linn
tied ourselves to diplomatic protests
designed to obtain satisfaction and
just indemnification. reaffirming in
these documents our intentions to
maintain a state of peace.
Greater proof is not possible of
Brazilian tolerance and of her
peaceful intentions. Now occurs the
fact of fragrant infraction of the
rules of international law
Despite the simplest principles of
humanity, five vessels, the Bae-
pendy, Annibal Benevolo, Arara
Araraquara and Itagiba, were at
tackled on the Brazilian coast while
travelling in coastal commerce. They
were carrying military and civil
passengers and merchandise fol
Northern Brazilian ports.
There is no way to deny that Ger
many and Italy practiced war acts
against Brazil. creating a belligerent
situation which we are forced tt
recognize in defense OF our dignit,
and sovereignty, our safety and thai
OF AmericaSgSnd to repel tt as oul
forces are able.
Evening star., 1942-08-23
Readers Guide
News Summary
The Sunday Star, August 23, IS4;

Foreign.
Reds suffer twin reverses in Stain
grad area. Page Al
Chinese retake Jap air base In
Kiangsi drive. Page A-4
British air minister pledges more
1000plane raids. Page AS
Early japanese attack on India seen
by India League head, Page A-19
Admiralty pays rare tribute to lost
subs crew. Page A-24
National.
Treasury proposes changes in pct.
withholding tax Page Al
Alfred takes early lead over O'Daniel
in Texas run-off Page Al
Nelson says he's still boss; denies
Army-N Navy rift. Page Al
Army bombers helped soften up
Solomons. Page A-3
One strike continues; three disputes
settled. Page Ais
Ceiling price on imported silver
will be raised. Page A-21
Washington and Vicinity.
White House cleared of afraid
charges. Page A
Estimates of hospital needs reduced
to get priorities. Page A-9
Plans completed for tomorrow's big
salvage rally. Page Av13
$4,000 more could be housed in y. C.
area. Page Alb
Water projects here held up despite
urgent pleas. Page Alb
New taxi strike threatened as PUG
reafflrms zones. Page,A-13
Rent control saves tenants $88, 900
in six months. Page Alb
Subccntrol centers ready to operate
in next AFRAID test. Page Alb
New deadline to speed classification
OF selectees. Page Alb
Police asked to aid gas sticker
enforcement. Page Ais
Evening star., 1942-08-23
BY the Associated Press.

RIO DE JANEIRO. Aug 22.--
The tert OF the Brazilian note
sent to the German and Italian
governments declaring state OF
belligerency erists, tollo1Ds:
A peaceful international policy
was maintained by Brazil, until now
out of the war in which almost all
nations are involved including some
In this hemisphere.
Despite the declarations of Amer
ican solidarity from the Eighth In
ternational Conference at Lima, the
First, Second and Third Reunions of
Foreign Ministers of the American
Republics at Panama in 1899; at
Havana in 1910 and at Rio de
Janeiro in 1912, the Brazilian gov
ernment was UNMARRIED in its atti-
tude, although American territory
had been attacked by the forces of
Japan and state of war existed
between that sister republic and
the aggressor empire and Germany
and Italy.
Meanwhile, the fourteenth decla-
ration of the second of those reun-
ions established: That an attempt
by non-American state5gAmstthe
integrity and inviolability of ter
ritory and against the sovereignty
and political independence of one
American state will be considered
an act Of aggression against the
states signing this declaration.
Consequently an attempt against
the integrity of territory and, aQyer-
eighty of the United States E6uld
be considered an act of aggression
against Brazil, determining our par
ticipation in the conflict and not
a simple declaration of solidarity
with the attacked, followed some
time later by breaking diplomatic
relations with aggressor states.
Without consideration for this
peaceful attitude of Brazil and un-
der the pretext of a need to make
total war against grand American
nation, Germany attacked and sank
without previous warning various
Evening star., 1942-08-23
Roosevelt Advised
Stiff Attitude Before
Brazil Declared War
Exehonee Of TeIeeroms
Two Days Ahead Of
Action Disclosed

The State Department disclosed
last night that President Roosevelt
two days before Brazil's war dec
laration vigorously encouraged the
neighbor republic to maintain a stiff
attitude toward the Axis.
II have been outraged by the
criminal sinkings of the Ave Bra
lillian vessels" Mr.. Roosevelt told
President Vargas In massage dated
August 20 commenting on the Incl
dent that led Brazil to war yesterday,
President Vargas responded to this
message two days later, just before
the war declaration. with a cable
gram of thanks to Mr., Roosevelt for
his hearty and comforting mes
sage"
The texts of the messages in this
exchange between the two Presi-
dents follow:
Roosevelt to Vargas.
"I have been outraged by the
criminal sinking of the five Brazilian
vessels This contemplate action Is
barbaric in its utter disregard for,
all decency and civilized conduct
and utterly futile in it's desperate
attempt to coerce and intimidate the
free people of Brazil. In this mo-
ment of grave menace to the respect,
the integrity, and the destiny OF
Brazil. l reiterate once again the
abiding friendship of the people Of
the United States for the people of
Brazil, their profound gratitude fer
the cooperation in the defense OF
the hemisphere which already has
resulted in many sacrifices to Brazil.
and their determination to defeat
those who futilely seek to dominate
Brazil and all other countries that
value their freedom and independ-
ence.
II want you to know that my
thoughts and sympathy are with
you in this critical hour" =.
Vargas to Roosevelt.
I'm the name of the people and
| of the government of Brazil wish
to thank you and the noble Ameri-
can people for your hearty and COM
forting message sent to me in con-
nection with the brutal assault of
pirate Axis submarines against
Brazilian vessels aimed at intini--
dating us and interrupting our mari
time communications. Such acts OF
vandalism can only strengthen the
principle of continental solidarity.
and determined cooperation be-
tween our two nations. We shall
answer without fear, disregarding
any danger involved, knowing that
we can count on the sympathy and
adherence of the American nations
which are ready to defend their.
sovereignty" 8,
Evening star., 1942-08-23
Star S Photo Contest
Entries Must Be in
By Noon Wednesday
Winners to Get Prizes
And Compete for
International Award

The Stars amateur snapshot con-
test will come to a close this week
with the deadline for entries set at
noon Wednesday.
The field is wide open. Pictures
taken between now and Wednesday
might win not only a weekly and a
seasonal prize from The Star, but
also might take one of the big
prizes in the international contest
in which The Star winners will be
entered 1t is possible for one
snapshot to win a total of more
than $500 In prize money.
Immediately after the close of
the contest Wednesday the judges
will decide on the winners of the
last week. They will be published
in The Stars Sunday, September 6,
rotogravure. AS in the past, S5 will
be paid for the best picture of the
week and 50 will be paid for each
of the other pictures published.
Winners Get SIS Each.
Judging in The Stars seasonal
contest will take place late this
week, and awards of $25 each will
be made to the prize winner in all
the contest classes. These 1912
winners will be published In the
Sunday rotogravure of September
13.
Next fall The Star winners will be
entered in the international contest.
Exhibits will be staged in Explorers
Hall of the National Geographic
Society and photographs from all
parts of the United States and
Canada will compete.
The winners in each of the grand
classes will receive $500 each, the
grand prize will be $1,000 and there
are several other smaller prizes.
Evening star., 1942-08-23

The text of President Roosevelt S
cabled message to President Varas
of Brazil follows:
l have been informed that the
United States of Brazil has to-
day recognized that a state of
war exists between Brazil, on
one hand. and Germany and
Italy on the other hand.
On behalf of the Government
and people of the United States
I express to your excellency the
profound emotion with which
this courageous action has been
received in this country. This
solemn decision more firmly
aligns the people of Brazil with
the free peoples of the world in
relentless struggle against the
lawless and predatory Axis pow
ers. 1t adds power and strength,
moral and material. to the armies
of liberty. AS brothers in arms,
our soldiers and sailors will write
a new page in the history of
friendship, confidence and CO.
operation which has marked
since the earliest days of inde-
pendence relations between your
country and mine.
The action taken today by your
Government has hastened the
coming of the inevitable victory
of freedom over oppression, of
Christian religion over the forces
of evil and darkness.
I send you my warmest per-
sonal regards and expressions of
the fullest confidence in the sue
cess of our common cause.
The text of Secretary Hulis cabled
message to Foreign Minister Oranha
follows:
I have received a note from the
Brazilian Ambassador in Wash
ington informing me that the
Government of Brazil recognizes
that state of war exists between
Brazil on the one hand and Ger
many and Italy on the other
hand.
The people Of the United
States welcome the people of
Brazil as brothers in arms and
salute their high resolve and de-
fiant courage in taking a posi-
ton unequivocally at the side of
the embattled freedom loving
nations of the world. Today a
heavy blow has been dealt the
Axis Powers, moral no less than
military, when great, peaceful
and law-abiding nation Is driven
by unprovoked acts of ruthless
barbarity to take up arms in
self defense. 1t comes as no
surprise to my countrymen that
the proud Brazilian nation has
chosen the risks and hardships
of battle when confronted with
wanton attacks on its sovereign
dignity and rights.
The action of the Axis powers
In attacking your great country
and people is further demon
stration of the fact that those
powers will strike at any peace
loving nation as and when to do
SO will serve their purpose of
world conquest, regardless of
considerations of humanity and
international law 1t also brings
into bold relief the basic princi-
pie upon which the solidarity of
the American republics rests,
namely, that an attack against
any one of them is an attack
against all of them Each of the
81 American Republics are today
equally in danger.
Together our two countries will
Evening star., 1942-08-23
D. {. Man Is Drowned
AT Virginia Beach

A Washington man, identified as
Daniel Joseph Keleher, "a, Of 601
Nineteenth street NV. was drowned
yesterday in the surf at Virginia
Beach, Va. according to word re-
ceived here by the Associated Press
Mr.. Keleher was seen to enter
the water about 2:30 pm. The
drowning went unreported until
another bather discovered the body
in the surf three hours later, the
dispatch said.
Mrs. Keleher, who had not re-
ceived word of her husbands death,
said he went to the Virginia resort
a week ago. -~..
Office manager for an electrical
contractor here. Mr.. Keleher was
well known in local yachting circles.
He was a member of the Capital
Yacht Club and the Coast Guard
Auxiliary. The couple had lived
here eight years.
Evening star., 1942-08-23
Swedish Ship Reported
1orpedoed Off Brazil
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug. 22.-
Radio reports heard here said a
Swedish merchant vessel had been
torpedoed and sunk in the South
Atlantic this morning.
The torpedoed ship was reported
to be the Swedish vessel Hammaren
a 3,220-tonner which at the time
was flying the British flag.
Five of the crew were said to have
been killed in the topedoing while
the remainder of the 26 crewmer
arrived at Bahia, Brazil.
Evening star., 1942-08-23

women and the War" a topic
discussed in millions of American
homes, will be the subject of the
Radio Forum program over Station
WMAL at $50 pm. tomorrow. Ar
ranged by the Star, the Forum will
be broadcast over the Blue Net
work
The speakers will be Charles P.
Taft, assistant director of the Office
of Defense Health and Welfare
Services; Miss Thelma McKelvey,
of the War Manpower Commission,
end Miss Wilma Shields, assistant
to the director of the Field Section,
Off1ce of Civilian Defense.
Because of their intimate contacts
with the many phases of woman S
participation in the war effort, the
speakers have a wealth Of expert
Evening star., 1942-08-23

ence enabling them to speak author
itatively on subject that is both
timely and of great importance to
Americas successful conduct of the
war.
Unlike England, America has not
yet resorted to conScription of its
woman power, but women today are
playing an increasing role in the
fields of industry. agriculture, Gov
ernment, education and civilian de-
fense Then, too, the WAVES and
WAACS are offering women oppor-
tunity for military service in non
combatant branches.
The participation in the Forum
tomorrow night of three Govern
ment officials directly concerned
with women's role In the war gives
the program unusual interest.
Evening star., 1942-08-23

Ostrich chicks in South Africa are
growing one foot a month.
Evening star., 1942-08-23

Record Until 10 PM Saturday.
Hlshest, 81, 4 pm, yesterday. Year
ago, 81.
Lowest, II, Z am. yesterday. Year
ago. "a.
Record Temperatures This Year.
Highest. 90. on July l9
Lowest, 6, on January IL.
humidity for Last "a Hours
tFrom Noon Yesterday to Noon Today)
Highest, 80 per cent, at 80 am
Lowest, 53 per cent, at $50 pm.
Tide Tables
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