Fort Peck dam to gain major structural upgrades this spring
Army engineers report a $100,000,000 Fort Peck earth-fill dam will receive upstream material to flatten a treacherous slope and stabilize the structure after last September’s slide. Major Clark Kittrell announces the extensive modification, with ongoing dam face reconstruction and safety tests to ensure stability.
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Fort Peck
Army Engineers
Missouri River
Clark Kittrell
Farmer Maginger
Efeht Ao Wimon
Kidnap Suspect Killed in Duel With F B I Men
A fugitive linked to kidnapping dies after a gunfight with federal agents. Dickson draws a weapon but is struck by gunfire, dying en route to hospital. A bystander woman is noted by witnesses as aiding the arrest, while the scene includes Dickson’s accomplices and a hamburger stand. Continued on page 6.
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F.B.I
Ayrtl & Eap
Uke Exfe
oWelm
Ayren Norriy Addon
Dickson
John Viker
Sitnesses
Mcknon
Hyatanders
Dickwon
Ster Nickson
Norria
Real Life Hansel and Gretel Arrive in U S Witch Comment
Two German refugee twins ages ten arrive in New York with their parents during Nazi demonstrations. They compare Hitler to a witch and express hope to join relatives in the Catskills farm plan while adopting new names to stay safe. Their father recalls his own camp internment and seeks safety as Americans.
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Hansel
Gretel
U.S
Hitler
New York
Hensel
Hho Mansel
Ducesels Dort
America
Catskills
Duesseldorf
Germany
Boen
Hhleclnpe
Naumo
Ebtpry
Hostiges
Fly
Franely X
Quinn
Prierst
Townsend Dam Approved by PWA for Missouri River Basin
W.W.A. officials report no obstacles remain for the Broadwater Minsouri river division project near Townsend. The 815000 dollar form is set for final review before moving to the coordinating unit. Governor Ayers and Senator Wheeler announce the evidence is satisfactory and water storage feasibility is established.
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W.W.A
Mwashington
Townsend
PAWA
PaW.d
City pays county for prisoners board
County Auditor Bill dtanning announced that the city paid $154.25 for two months board of city prisoners in the county jail covering January and February. The January bill covers 40 prisoners totaling 119 days, while February covers 16 prisoners totaling 100 days at 76 cents per man day.
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Bill Dtanning
Nome City
Aince
Ras Jel
Amrly
Denmark Royals Arrive to Start U S Tour in April
Danish Prince Frederick and Princess Ingrid arrived in Los Angeles with Princess Margaret to begin a five week U S tour promoting commerce. The royal party aimed to meet as many Danes as possible, visiting key cities as they tour. The prince noted no strikes and low unemployment. the princess spoke of wanting clothes and Ingrid’s fashion interests amid their official visit.
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Los Angelea
Denmark
America
Frederick
Ingrid
Margaret of
Ith
Chrledan X
Prince of
Watea
England
United States
Downess
Iie
Siegerite
White House May Have Mice First Lady Smiles
Minneapolis April 8 Mrs Eleanor T Roosevelt passed through en route to Washington from Beat Ue and smiled when asked about reports the White House was troubled with mice. She said anyone who asks about a house with mice should be treated as a joke and added no concern.
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White House
Minneapolis
Eleanor T Roostvelt
Washington
Smilie
Ate
Renee
Aba
Baruch Advocates Cash and Carry Plan to Avert War
Bernard M. Baruch told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that keeping America out of war depends on making vital resources available to belligerents who can pay cash and carry. He supported extending cash and carry to all American products, including potential war materials, arguing embargoes harm the economy and risk drawing the U.S. into conflict. The plan would favor nations able to pay and disadvantage those unable.
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Washington
Bernard M. Baruch
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
America
Dolligarenta
Filtman
Nav
Nel
Waulkt
State Begins Spawn Taking A Month Early
John W. Schofield state superintendent of fisheries reports that state spawn taking operations started this week about a month earlier than planned. Opening take on the Madison river station yielded 448,000 rainbow trout eggs, with earlier years showing smaller numbers. He notes unusually warm weather aided the start and expects next weeks to begin at Duck Creek and Mouth Fork stations as racks are in place.
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John W. Schofield
Madison River
Hebgon Dam
Madison
Wea
Mey
Duck Creek
Mouth Fork
Madioon
Nazis Launch Attack On Polish Agreement
The Berlin press reports a double-barreled German attack on a Polish change of front in the English war policy. Britain says Poland and Britain agreed to mutual defense if aggression threatens independence. Hitler’s voice warns of plans for a Baltic route to East Prussia via the Polish corridor.
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Berlin
Germany
Deutsche Diplomatisch Palitische
Deutscher Dienst
Joseph Beck
London
Chambrlain
Poland
Hritats
Adolf Hitler
Voelkischer
Beo- Waenter
Eveluaively
Germnus Fieaning Danelg
Bres
East Prussia
Maland Mo
Land Department Forgives Wheat Loans In 1939 Relief Plan
Montana's Land Department waived about 840 000 dollars of its wheat loans to aid farmers securing a government crop loan. Commissioner Sherlock said 209 farmers have already applied and more are expected. The measure allows forgiving the first 200 dollars of loan returns, with the rest adjusted after crop shares.
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Montana
Hove
Bern
Government Aims to Color Eggs in Morning Diet Experiments
A report claims Agriculture Department scientists coaxed chickens to lay colored eggs and yolks by feeding regimes and selective breeding. The piece describes blue orange green and red yolks with varied shell colors, noting color outcomes depend on feed and breed, while warning the government keeps specifics secret.
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Reltovius
Don
Agriculture Department
York
Theodore Chronopolous Commutation Hearing Awaited
The Montana state pardon board scheduled a May hearing on clemency for Theodore Chronopolous, sentenced in 1924 for murder. He has served 17 years in prison and his case, plus a parallel hearing for George Moulari, is tied to Governor Ayers clemency recommendations and Greece-bound hopes.
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Montana
Yeaterday
Theodore Uhronopalais
Mf Kathe
Wen
Waeming
Yeluih
bin Matlyn Creece
Tiarge Mazart
Sand Caulae
Ernor
Vernon Ayers
Great Fath
Moulari
Army Strength Put on Parade Before Nation
Washington observes a wartime style display as 20 000 marchers parade in front of Secretary Woodring and military leaders. Veterans of World War I lead the procession while the event marks the anniversary of the declaration of war against Germany amid a $562,001,000 emergency boost to strengthen land and air forces.
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Washington
Tie Army
United Sites
Burone
Eforts
Alr Flefon Sox
Woodring
Gorman
Friederich von Boatticner
Ingamuch
Germany
Adriatic
Durarto
Aecummry
Negyire
Sevet Rogie
Eat More to Stop Baldness Says New York Biologist
New York April 6 report quotes biologist Bart O. Butcher from Ciinion College explaining experiments with white rats. He states energy and body repair demands must be met before the ink receives its quota of nutrition to avert baldness.
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N.Y
Ciinion
Gromlig Bald
Frefewer
Bart O. Butcher
Huntman
Anys
Warships of Italy patrol on sea as Albania tension rises
Rome reports Italian troops and naval forces mobilized toward Albania and warns of hostile demonstrations by armed bands. A defensive occupation scenario is described with aims to tighten control, deter enemies, and secure resources while negotiations continue in Rome and Tirana.
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Rome
Albania
Tirana
Italy
Germany
Yugoslavia
Prassurs of Greves
Britain
Mediterranean
Malte
Count Geloumes
Baby Burned. Deaf Parents Fail to Hear Cries
Danvers, April 7. Joanne Cummings, 20 months old, died from scalding burns after slipping into a pen of hot water while her father Raymond Cummings, a WPA laborer, and mother Bernice slept. The drowning bath accident occurred as water ran from a kitchen faucet, the child crying unseen beneath the stream until help arrived.
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Danver
April
Joanne Cummings
Raymond Cummings
Cummings
W.P.A
Joanne
Bernice
Joxing
Bor
Britain and Poland unite to deter Hitler pact front lines
Britain and Poland agree to mutual aid if either nation faces direct or indirect threats to independence. Prime Minister announces the alliance as part of a broader effort to enlist more nations against Germany. Parliament adjourns for Fraterracean until April 18 amid international tension and wartime security measures.
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Lonfon
Chamberiay
Poland
Britain
Oman
House of Commons
Dritein
Samuel Hoare
Garman
England
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Wien
Marvel V6
Witley Cals
Kittrell
P.W.A. Legal Department
Ayers
Wheeler
Am Juat
Donohue
State Water Conservation Board
Nord
Gity Pays
Lewis Clark JS
U. S
California
Crown Triune Mrederick
Crown Princess
Ingrid of
Virgin Scanda
U. 8
Baruch
Fox
Land Department
Chile
Colondaman
Coste Telea
Roth
Priest
Vicious
Clergyman
Theodore Chronopolous
Aylvester Myenatt
Joseph Dixon Ater
Tenurn
Greece
Ayera
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