Flathead Lake level rise plan sparks Montana protest
Brig Gen Warren T Hannum led Army engineers and Bonneville Dam officials to meet Gov Sam Ford over a federal plan to raise Flathead Lake by 17 feet. Local and statewide protests grew as districts Kalispell Great Falls Butte-Montana pledged opposition citing loss of farm land and flood risk. Congressman Mansfield urged Ford to oppose funding for the project citing high cost and limited need.
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U. S. Army Engineers
Warren T. Hannum
Bonneville Dam Administration
Sam C. Ford
Water Conservation
Flathead Lake
Bonnevilla Dam Administration
Army
Ford
Paul Rarer
Bonneville Dam
Washington
Mt Owns
Avioy Engineers
Bonneville Daw Administration
Representa Mies
FP Winkler
Kalispell
Montana Highway Commission
Bonneville
Grand Coulee
Kaulispell
Great Falls
Butte
Montana
Mansfinld
Western Montana
Congressmitn
Mike Maansfield
Afont
Flathead Valley
Mansfield
T Am
Tod
Oregon
State Group Objects to Flathead Lake Uplift Plan
The Mountain States association representing eight Rocky Mountain states protests a federal plan to raise Flathead Lake level for power and irrigation. It argues the project harms scenic and grazing lands and benefits areas outside the region, potentially boosting government competition with private enterprise.
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Mountain States
Rocky Mountaiin
Flathead Lake
Bonneville
Grand Coulee Dames
William G. Ferguson
Kelena
Montanana, Inc
State Chamber of Commerce
Army
Kallspell
Plathend Lake
U A
Allies Deal Enemys Smashing Blow Over New Guinea
Allied forces launched a major air raid on Tarai Lae and surrounding areas in New Guinea. The attack dropped the largest tonnage yet, with 1 000-pound bombs on the airfield runway and waterfront despite heavy anti aircraft fire. All Allied planes returned safely to base.
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New Guinea
Officials Confirm Report That French Join Allies
Unirio May 31. The French naval fleet at Mexandria has volunteered to fight for the Allies. Nine vessels will join the Allied fleet. Berlin radio first publicized the move. Allied sources later confirmed it unofficially.
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Unirio
Mexandria
Henry Giraud
Berlin
Eagl
Economist Sees Price Rise As War Goes On
Economist Dr. Mares Nadler forecasts price shifts as conflict drags on. He cites war-driven demand and supply disruptions, notes potential mild inflation then stabilization, and discusses pay-as-you-go taxes, rationing, and money value. He traveled from New York University to speak on current economic prospects amid combat developments.
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Princa
Mares Nadler
Nadir
New York University
Central Hanover Hank and ‘Trust Co
Texas Company
AL J. Michard
Union Bank and Trust Gn
Germany
Dr. Nadler
Audacious Americans Train to Fight in Europe Invasion
In southwestern England a U S unit, one third the size of their German opponent, exercises as part of Allied invasion preparations. General Leonard T. Geran observes and praises their speed, precision, and aggressive maneuvers against mock German forces to thwart a crucial water barrier at dawn on the second day.
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Lewis Hawkins
England
Thesday
Fagland
Leonard T. Geran
U. S. Army, & Spectator
Europe
Tellinh
Henry
OPA Deputy Resigns Amid Quarrels and Criticisms
Kenneth Galbraith, deputy OPA price administrator, resigns after a period of internal dissension and external criticism from Capitol Hill and other sources. Brown announces the resignation as the government moves to aid families with food shelter and medical attention and to rebuild farmlands for war food production.
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Washington
Kenneth Galbraith
OPA
Tontacht
OVA Wos
Capito HM
Galbralth
Princeton
Twen Mendelson
Prentiss MM. Brown
Rharpoddpwsttt
Low
R. Maxon
Brown
Galbraith
Ftederal Government
Wid
Toa
Weather in Helena Report by U S Weather Bureau
Optonal showers and a slight drop in temperatures push Helena into a unsettled spell. Forecasters warn of brief showers as cooler air moves in from the northwest with temperatures easing toward the weekend.
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Helena
U.S
Weather Brewn
Reds and Nazis Claim Muted Front Victories
The German forces reportedly broke Soviet lines east of Smolensk amid heavy fighting as June weather stiffened the long Nuwselayn front. Soviet resistance remained fierce with Red detachments repelling dives toward Velish and Saviet, while Moscow claimed German aircraft losses near Lento-Riad and Smolensk despite Soviet counterattacks.
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Lavon
Smolensk
Vellah
Sens
Vell Lith
Saviet
Ateas
Lento- Riad
Republicans Form Group to Plan Postwar Needs
Washington May 11— Republicans form a postwar advisory council to craft a realistic program for America’s pacific future. The four member group includes governors, senators, representatives, and party officers to outline planks for the next presidential campaign and act as a framework for policy.
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Washington
Amerie Pougross
Anny
Chatman Spangler
Whe Mactional Caumiller
Mik
Byrnes Forecasts Victory as U S Sets Pace in War Data
Spartanburg, May 31 AP James F Byrnes declared that many attacks on many fronts are coming and the critical war period is beginning He touted the wartime mobilization drive noting the 100 ships completed in five months 225000 machine guns produced and the air and ground arms buildup He warned the nation faces bad news for enemies and emphasized coordinated efforts across government and military fronts to speed victory
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Spartanburg
S. C
James F. Byrnes
Rogsryrk
America
Copparel Hitler
Velasuk
Byrnes
Draft Deferments Limited by Family Ties in 1913 Outlook
Washington report from May 31 notes only about 22 percent of draft age men would be deferred for dependency reasons by year end 1913. McNutt predicts about 4 million eligible men, with roughly half of the 100,000 anticipated to be postponed due to undue hardship on dependents. Acknowledges occupational deferments and planned replacements to fill industrial posts. The Navy’s lower standards may only modestly delay induction of fathers, according to Manpower Chief McNutt.
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Washington
Mary Ryce
Paul Ve McNalt
McNatt
oine-Tordchis
McNitt
Navy
Menuty
Nut McNutt
Enterprise Sinks 20 Ships and Damages Many in Pacific
The U S aircraft carrier Enterprise, operating from Pearl Harbor, has sunk or helped sink around 20 Japanese ships, including carriers, with more damaged, totaling about 229,000 tons. Her air group claims numerous enemy vessels while aiding allied forces with anti aircraft fire and patrols.
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Dee
Enterprise
Crear
Dutond
Coal Miners End Strike Trace Fails To End Wage Clash
Washington May 31 Thousands of coal miners quit work as the midnight deadline passed with no settlement of the wage dispute in sight. John L Lewis and operators failed to agree, conferences recessed until tomorrow, and the government remains silent on next steps.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Tomore Row
Howdle
Topital Weue
Ehaty
Gopom
CMW
Anton’y Policy Committee
Enll
Tekes
Fliers Strike Many Vital Axis Points
American bombers from North Africa and the Middle East hit Naptes and Foggia in daylight, targeting ships, railroads, and airfields near Naples. Spaatz’s command claimed air combat success with ten enemy fighters down as a major Luftwaffe assault failed to deter the raid.
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Daniel DE Luce
North Africa
Middle East
Italy
Naptes
Foggia
Glenl-Ger
Carl A. Spaatz
Naples
Calvo
Amall Bamhes
North African Airforce
British Fliers Add New Destruction To European Cities
British heavy bombers and Spitfires conducted daylight sweeps over Northern France and the Low Countries, striking Zeebrugge Nieuport Gruges in Belgium and Caen Cherbourg in France. Spitfires clashed with about 34 enemy aircraft near Nieuport, shooting down two Focke Wulf 190s while losing one fighter. A German raid over England was not reported. German bombs hit a southwest English coast town, killing at least one child and three Sunday school teachers in a church ruin.
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London
France
Low Countries
RAF
Pryorly
Zebrugge
Nieuport
Gruges
Belgium
Visaingen
Netherlands
Caen
Willkie Pleads for Goodwill to Prevent World Chaos After War
Willkie told a Presbyterian Amity meeting in Detroit that postwar world chaos could threaten nations and the United States. He urged cementing universal goodwill and faith in America to preserve freedom, stability, and human trust, noting a democratic ferment could turn chaotic without leadership. He stressed American leadership and the need for sustained goodwill as a shield against global disorder.
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Wendell T. Willkie
United States
General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church
United States of America
Willkie
Masonic Temple
America
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