Sharp Storm Rips Into City Limits
A brief violent storm hit Helena after 6:30 PM bringing lightning and a flash flood of 0.11 inches. Transformers were struck, power outages occurred, neon signs went dark, and minor flooding affected basements and streets. No major damage reported. two bystanders were shocked but uninjured.
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Helena
Main Street
Tro Mien
Montana Power Company
Tom Alley
Dr. EF
Shields
Butte
the Mint
Busiess
North Ewing
Secretary Ickes Given Control Over Oil Industry
Secretary Ickes was named petroleum coordinator for national defense with power to veto oil negotiations. Attorney General Jackson said suits against 22 major oil companies would not block regulation and warned negotiations to avoid conflicts with defense goals. Ickes to coordinate with the oil industry and oversee pending antitrust actions.
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Washington
Ickes
Justice Department
Jackson
Secretary of the Interior
Hyde Park
WN Y
Roosevelt
Nazi airmen flee Iraq as British advance nears Baghdad
German airmen who joined the Axis in Iraq flee overnight as Iraqi resistance collapses. British imperial forces enter Baghdad amid talks on armistice terms with Iraqi commander General Mourad Mahmoud and Mayor Arshad HI Umari. The Emir Abdul Ilah may return to restore a constitutional government. Premier Rashid Ali Al-Gailani, who challenged the British, escaped toward Iran with about 30 others.
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Britain
Mourad Mahmoud
Baghdad
Arshad HI Umari
Emir Abdul Ilah
Rashid Ali AL Agilsni
God
Iran
Qasr-I-Shiria
Nazis Assert British Free Crete
Berlin reports Luftwaffe harassing scattered British forces on Crete as German land forces push along the northern coastal plain and close with Italian troops from the east. A British destroyer was badly damaged, and German commands expect to take prisoners while British forces seek Gardos and withdraw toward safer waters.
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Luftwaffe
Crete
High
Mediterranean
Lire
Gavdos Island
Cretan
Germany
Gardos
Churchill Praises Canada War Efforts in Broadcast
Prime Minister Churchill told Canadians that the British Empire would win the war with Old World and New World united. He praised Canada's abundant proof of purpose in sending troops and supplies across the Atlantic and said Nazi tyrants cannot grasp the loyalty among self governing British nations.
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London
Churchill
Canada
Sion
British Empire
Vote on Wheat Quotas Shows Strong Farmer Support
Early returns from 37 states indicate 74 percent plus approval for rigid marketing quotas on this year's wheat. With a two thirds vote required, officials expect the plan to continue price-support loans at about 97 cents per bushel, preventing price drops and aiding storage and transport for defense needs.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
South
AAA
Chicago
British sources surprised by French neutrality stance in Vichy speech
British sources near London were surprised by Admiral Dar Jan's speech from Vichy claiming neutrality. They believe Britain still hopes to avoid open hostility with Vichy France and blame a desire not to alienate French public for earlier failures to seize French Somaliland or invade Syria.
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Dar Jan
Vichy
France
Britain
East Africa
Syria
Darlan Denounces Britain Over Piratical Attacks on Shipping
Admiral Jean Darlan, vice premier in Vichy, denounces Britain for piratical attacks on French shipping. He vows France will reclaim its rights to ports and sea routes, aligning with Petain’s stance, and suggests France aims to participate in shaping a new European order amid ongoing conflict.
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Weance
Jean Darlan
Britain
Marshal Petain
Darlas
Paris
Sfex
Florida
Darlan
France
Preliminary Report to F D R by John G Winant
Ambassador John G Winant sent a three month progress report from London to President Roosevelt. A telephone briefing with Morgenthau indicated defense bond sales were very satisfactory with May figures to be updated next week. Winant planned a Washington meeting with the President on Tuesday.
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Hyde Park
John G. Winar
New York
Roosevelt
Britain
Winant Fles
America
London
White House
Anther
Morgenthau
Winant
William D. Hassett
Washington
Crude Bomb Explodes At Ball Game No One Injured
In San Francisco a crude bomb exploded in the bleachers at Seals Stadium during a Sacramento San Francisco game but no one was hurt. Criminologist Mianeis X. Latuulpe suspects youths or a crank may be responsible. Initial tests showed powder wrapped in paper, bound by insulated wire. many spectators thought it was a firecracker. Charles Graham Jr. , vice president of the ballpark, said management attached no importance to the blast.
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San Francisco
Seals Stadium
Mianeis X. Latuulpe
Bomt
Charles Graham, Jr
Poeedhan
Weather Forecast for Montana Sunday
Scattered to broken crowds Sunday and Moye day. Widely scattered after noon thundershowers. Little change in temperature.
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Montana
Moye
Carroll College to honor 13 seniors at commencement
Carroll college will celebrate its 21st annual commencement with a full day of ceremonies. E G Toomey Helena attorney will speak at the evening commencement in Carroll gymnasium at 8. The elder Harrington of Anaconda will deliver the baccalaureate sermon at St. Helena cathedral at 10:30 this morning. read list shows seniors across Helena Anaconda Butte and Browning with degrees in social science mathematics philosophy and biology.
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Carroll College
Ana
Carroll Gymnasium
E. G. Toomey
Helena
Daniel B. Harrington
Anaconda
Carrell
North American College
Rome
Italy
St. Helena
Robert Barnes
John Besheret
Toston
Leo Brown
Browning
Patrick Brown
Bernard Gramey
Jelavich
William McGignn
Whitehel
Mamm O'Sullivan
Butte
Holiday Death Toll Rises Across Nation
The Associated Press reports a mounting holiday toll reaching 273 with 190 traffic deaths, 46 drownings, seven killed by fire, and four by miscellaneous causes. California leads with 46 deaths as multiple fatal incidents, including a family murder, boat overturns, and pileups, are noted. Several accidents across Michigan, Pennsylvania, and other states claim young lives, with fears the weekend total could approach 400 before workers resume Monday.
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Associated Press
Chad
Calornia
Atorro
Hay
Nalamezoo
Mich
Tres Childdren
Waynesburg
National Safety Council
Six Die When Boat Capsizes Off Morro Bay
Six persons drowned when a disabled motor boat overturned miles off Morro Bay California. Five others were rescued. Victims include Dorothy Miller 15 Kenneth Miller 28 Opal Chilocote 36 Jack Roberts 15 J B Fanning 24 and Buddy Fanning all residents of Morro Bay or San Luis Obispo. The craft drifted in heavy swells after a carburetor fouled and failed.
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San Luis Obispo
Calif
Morro Bay
Dorothy Miller
Kenneth Miller
Wresno
Opal Chilocote
Jack Roberts
J. B. Fanning
Buddy Fanning
Battle of Crete Is Virtually Lost and War in New Phase
Crete appears near loss as British forces brace for a new phase of war. RAF and German air clashes over the eastern Mediterranean intensify with bombers and fighters deployed around Crete, Melemi, Gavdos, and nearby Greek islands. Major General Freyberg is reported alive with his troops amid conflicting broadcasts.
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Cairo
Egypt
Britain
Mediterranean
Middle East
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Menuumeg Waeal
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Iis Kommunique
Meypt
Cyprus
RAF
Scar- Yanto
Rhodes
Freyberg
High Command
Gavd
Cret
RAP
Scarpanto
Greece
Wheeler Rejects Debate With Pepper In Helena
Senator Wheeler of Montana rejected Senator Pepper’s proposal for a joint June 4 debate in Helena on is the president right. Wheeler cited hearings on radio monopolies and urged Pepper to debate the vote of confidence separately. He said the president has kept promises not to send Americans to foreign wars and asked for courtesy in Helena despite opposition to war.
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Wheeler
Mont
Pepper
Bla
Helena
Interstate Commerce Committee
Senate
Europe
Asia
Africa
Montana
Spectacular blaze hits Jersey City rail yards
A major fire tore through the Erie Railroad yards in Jersey City affecting eight story grain elevators, rail cars, and merchandise. Officials estimate damages well over 2.5 million dollars. two injured. The blaze, the second in a week, prompted nationwide security concerns amid threats to defense facilities. Fire brought under control after more than four hours. coast guard assisted with barges and boats.
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City
Moo
Erie
Coast Guard
New York
Jersey City
Folica and
Railroad
Lad Sells Autographs to Raise Funds for British Homes
In Esnebberg Virginia on May 81 a 12 year old Jimmy Couch after he breaks his arm allows friends to autograph the cast charging a nickel for initials and a dime for a full name. He raised 2.25 dollars for the American Committee for Defense of British Homes.
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Esnebberg
Jimmy Couch
East
Fie Uns
American Committee For Defense of
Helena High School Baccalaureate Tonight Highlights Largest Graduation
Two hundred Helena High seniors, the largest class, attend baccalaureate services at 8 tonight in the school auditorium. The 54th annual commencement will be held 8 o'clock Tuesday at the Civic Center with Rev. C. H. E. Whittier delivering the principal address titled Mr Habitual Mind. The program features a prelude march by the orchestra directed by Robert C. Clark, invocations, prayers, hymns, and vocal selections including Take Thou Our Minds Dear Lord.
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Helena High School
Civic Center
C. H E. Whittier
First Presbyterian Church
Gounod
Robert C. Clark
Adjt
John
Beringer
The
Salvado Army
G. A. Swanson
Rey Mr. Whittier
Humperdinsk
Tranoff
H. M. Waldron
Publisher Knight declares U S in war pledge of support
Detroit May 31 John Knight publisher of the Detroit Free Press Akron Beacon Journal and the Miami Herald on front page editorial declares we are in this war and pledges support to President Roosevelt.
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Detroit
John §. Knight
Detroit Free Press
Akron Ohio Beacon Journal
Miami, Wa
Herald
Roosevelt
Dublin Bombing Raid Marks Third and Worst Strike
Irish authorities probe a third bombing raid on Dublin amid wartime tensions. Sixty-plus casualties reported as 27 dead and scores injured in the mayhem linked to unidentified German air activity. Prime Minister Lamon de Valera visits the capital amid ongoing inquiries into the attackers.
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Primi
Lamon de Valera
Massine
United Persons
Legation
Phoenix Park
David Gray
Dopging
Belfast
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