Balloon found on Montana mountainside sparks war-time mystery
In Kalispell Montana on December 1 1944 Owen Hill and his father found a large cream colored balloon 33 1/2 feet in diameter with Japanese characters and an incendiary device attached. FBI reported the balloon likely intended to destroy the vessel and was designed for release in the Pacific theater. Military and navy investigators examined the object while Hill and son reported it to the sheriff.
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Balloon device found attached to craft near Kall spell
A bomb-like object about twenty feet long with several fuses was attached to a balloon. It was taken to Hutte headquarters by FBI agents after the Montana-Ida field district responded and locked in a garage awaiting further action.
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Kallspell
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Hutte
Montana-Idaho
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Dairy Farmers Short Course Announced at West Virginia U
The fourth annual Dairy Farmers Short Course will be held at West Virginia University January 8 to 12 with the theme efficiency pays. Dr. H O Henderson says the program covers the national eight point dairy plan including roughage, balanced feeding, records, disease control, milk quality, labor saving, land use, and breeding. Any interested dairying person may attend any session or the entire course.
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West Virginia University
H. O. Henderson
Department of Dairy Husbandry
Chicken Enjoys Christmas Dinner During Furlough
Aviation Machinist's Mate Edward Brown celebrated Christmas early while on furlough. He dined on roast chicken by request, joking that he had too much turkey in the navy.
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Albany
Edward Brown
Birth Announcements Echo South Charleston Family Notes
Mer and Mrs Dwight Williams 122 Edgewood Dr announced a daughter born December 1 at Hawha Valley hospital. Other births include Mr and Mrs Lidli Techies in Dec 15, Mr and Mrs James Mesns December 16, Mr and Mrs Armel Ferrel December 16, and Mr and Mrs John Meckley December 36.
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Armel Ferrelee
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Beth Mers
Aaron Lee
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Kalleton
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