Minnesota National Guard to form anti aircraft service
The Minnesota National Guard will convert the 2nd Brigade from infantry to anti aircraft service by Sept 1, under federal plans. The move includes 3 inch and 37 mm anti aircraft units, searchlights, and the decamping of 26 armories at an estimated $250,000. Camp Riley will expand from 16 000 to 100 000 acres.
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ST. Paul
Minnesota National Guard
Guard
Ellard
Walsh
National Guard
Camp Riley
208Th Infantry Regiment
Mankato
206Th Infantry
92Nd
Minnesota National Guards
Minnesota
Iawa
North
Dakota
Towa
South Dakota
North Dakota
Allies Break German Front North of Arras In 1915
Allied forces break through a German front north of Arras as World War I operations intensify. Report notes the breakthrough dates to May 16, 1915, with AP coverage detailing maneuvering across northern French lines and shifting lines near the Arras sector.
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Associated Press
Arras
Hold up Encounter and Car Theft Shadow the Road
Larry Cal lis narrowly avoids a patrol stop during a chase for Hugh's killers. The scene shifts to a car hijack where two men threaten him and drive off with his vehicle. Britain seeks civilian gun owners as it plans a home defense against potential invasion.
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Larre
Hugh
Larry
Larry Callins
Bill
Buddy
Missus
Britain
London
Auto parts advertisement with broken shop motto
An old style classified ad for a parts shop offering new and used auto and tractor parts. Mentions stalled glass, Huron Auto Parts, and a shop with the motto We Mend Everything But Broken Heart. Includes a phone reference and a price line.
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Huron Auto Parts
Wheat price drop rocks world markets in wartime shock
Chicago grain pits see a dramatic 23 cent fall in May wheat as war fears and European conflict unleash a historic price collapse. Other grains slide while investors liquidate holdings and farmers face loan repayments amid heightened defense spending signals.
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Tunison
Chicago
Argentina
Canada
American ambulance driver reported missing in France
Lawrence A rump of Nantucket Mass attached to the French army was reported missing after German artillery bombarded the ambulance he drove. Another ambulance was wrecked and three more hit by shells as Col James Sparks head of the unit announced. The Red Cross marked ambulances were clearly identified. Friends of France said the group had been bombed repeatedly in the Ardennes and northern France, making work impossible.
Roosevelt outlines four aims of defense fund in wartime drive
In a radio broadcast Roosevelt argues modern warfare requires mobile weapons and ready forces. He details four purposes for the defense fund: equip and modernize the armed forces, expand production facilities, and speed up all contracts to a 24 hour basis. He warns nations unprepared are overrun and stresses readiness.
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Goa
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Congressions Committees
Roosevelt
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Fiords
Newfoundland
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Quebec
New England
Azores
Bermuda
West Indies
Florida
Africa
Brazil
Pacific
Alaska
Vancouver
Seattle
Tacoma
Southern Pacific
South America
Italy
Jamie
State Department
Europe
Edison
Woodring Modern
Fand Raosevelt
Army
Navy
De Smet School Final Activities Plan Revealed
De Smet May 18. The high school plans final acts with Senior Skip Day held Wednesday. The Junior Service Prize Friday evening. Baccalaureate Sunday with Rev We Johnson of the Episcopal Church presiding. Final exams for three lower grades Monday and Tuesday. Commencement Friday evening by Rev G Glenn in Sioux Falls. Twenty nine seniors to graduate.
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de Smet
de Smet High School
Jay
Sioux
We Johnson
Episcopal Clurch Absiding
Contractor Sues State Over 679.88 Breach Claim
William C. Griffis and Sen. Muw er of Minnesota file suit in the South Dakota Supreme Court alleging the state highway commission delayed a Day County project in 1937 causing extra labor and overtime costs. The action claims the state breached the contract by forcing winter work and failing to apply penalties for overtime and lost profits.
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Pierre
South Dakota
State Supreme
William C. Griffis
Sen
Muwer
Minn
Hip Way Commission
Civie
Senate considers bill to create eleven new federal judgeships
Senate weighs legislation authorizing eleven new federal judgeships including two in the circuit court of appeals. The House approved a conference report and sent it to the Senate for action. Also notes a note on spider silk cross-wires for telescopes and a creditors notice in South Dakota.
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Washington
Oe Circuit Court of Appeals
House
South Daketh
County of
Besdle
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