Monroe Doctrine Extension Moves Forward in War Effort
The Senate approved a plan to raise the navy by 11 percent, boosting air force capacity to 4,500 planes and enabling a $35 million shipbuilding appropriation. Congress considers strengthening the Monroe Doctrine to deter any transfer of Western Hemisphere territories to Germany, with administration backing. Washington reports note broader wartime defense actions and a call for auto makers to expand production.
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Associated Press
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Western Hemisphere
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Senate Foreign Relations Committee
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House Foreign Affairs Committee
Congress
Hun
Americans Span Of Life Gains 3 Months A Year
New York June 3 Americans are now adding 21% months to life expectancy, raising the average life span to 62.78 years for the general population. Excluding colored, whites average 62.12 years, while American women reach 66.20 years. The figures come from the Metropolitan Life Insurance bulletin released today.
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Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
C A A Plans to Train 45000 Pilots This Year
Washington June 38 Corirman Tiobert H. Hinckley announced the civil aeronautics authority would expand the primary training program to provide 46000 new airplane pilots by July 1941. The first wave includes 16000 additional pilots by next September and training begins June 16. Congress will be asked to appropriate 320000000 to supplement the 5000000 already available. The country is divided into seven districts with quotas for college and non college training for the first quarter.
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Hinckley
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Elada
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Nebraska
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Colorado
Former Governor Erickson Honored by Washington College
John B. Erickson former Montana governor and U S senator received an honorary doctor of law from Washington College Topeka Kansas during a Diamond Jubilee convocation Also honored were Secretary of War Harry H Woodring African education commissioner Anthony Kornes and George W Frasier of Greeney Cole Each recipient cited for distinguished public service Erickson is noted as the only Montana man to serve as governor three times.
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Montana
Aquor Central Board
United States
Washington College
Topeka
Kan
Harry H. Woodring
Anthony K. Kornes
George W. Frasier
Greeney
Cole
College Board of Trustees
Frickson
Ife
Aimes
Y M C A Camp Construction To Start Soon
Construction of a town YMCA camp on the Tittle Tackfoot is slated to begin shortly with completion expected in about 60 days. General Secretary B V Naworthy said after a meeting where bids were opened, awarding the general contract to BD Crum Jr and the Kane Plumbing and Heating contract. The main building will be 16 by 72 feet two stories facing the lake, with another 28 by 32 foot building for showers lavatories and storage. The project is funded by a gift from Mrs. Harry W Child of Retena who donated $20 402 for the buildings and land. The August camping season is planned as the key period for the YMCA program.
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B. V. Naworthy
Yestarday
BD. Crum, Jr
Kane Plumbing and Heating Ehon
Yasterday
Fred J Aitla
Norman Winentine
Cecil Winson
Edworthy
Harry W. Child
Itetena
Rayo
V.M.C.A
Little Blackfoot
Eldston
Bvtworthy
Nazis to Aim Big Glow as French Army Surrender Gains
Berlin reports a major blow as the high command claims at least 330,000 French and British prisoners after a three week advance through Flanders. The preliminary figure reflects roughly half of the total Allied casualties and captures, with Belgians and Dutch not counted.
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Floren
House approves funding for federal highway aid
Washington reports the House approved a $357,000,000 federal highway aid program for 1942 to 1949 after members stressed defense value. The bill, amended to cut original authorization by 25 percent, goes to the Senate. State allocations under the $476,000,000 figure would drop 26 percent if the Senate confirms the action, with Colorado $3,340,000 and other states listed accordingly.
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Kalispell man found hanging in home
Kalispell June 3. The body of Allison J. Tronoan 62 was found hanging today in the basement of his home. Police said he suffered from poor health. His widow survives.
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Kalspel
Allison J. Tronoan
He Went Feudin to Find the Man Who Killed His Pappy
A hill country serial promises rugged frontier justice as a feuding tale unfolds. Twelve chapters present a rough world where locals demand blood for blood and a lone avenger seeks the killer of his father, with a girl’s fate looming unaddressed by law.
Germans Shifting Weight Of Military Operations
German forces redirected their offensive from northwestern France to new sectors near Dunkerque and other areas as Allied troops evacuated or regrouped. Official reports claim 280,000 Allied soldiers, including 120,900 French, were moved from Dunkerque, while German gains included renewed pressure along the Ajaye and Sar rivers and poste lines west of the Saar, with air raids on Paris noted.
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Ajaye
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Supreme Court Backs Flag Salute for Schoolchildren
The U S Supreme Court rules that school boards may require children to salute the flag to promote national unity. Justian Franks writes the majority opinion, while Justina Blonc dissents, citing religious freedom. The case centers on Lilian Gobbins and her brother William, Jehovah’s Witnesses from Minciaville, Pa.
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Justina Blonc
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Lilian Gobbns
Wiliam
Jehovah’s Witnesses
Decision of Benito May Come Today
Italian cabinet prepares to meet at 10 a m to decide Italy's course in the war and whether to enter the conflict. The high policy body faces pressure to approve Premier Mussolini's next move as the nation weighs its stance. The cabinet, sometimes called in advance, may reveal Italy's plan on entering or remaining non belligerent. (Continued on Page 10)
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Full Division of Nazis Wiped Out
British broadcast in German reported a German division was wiped out by French forces near Nethel during action on French positions. The report gave no date or location specifics and appeared in an airing heard by NHAC.
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Nethel
German Radio Falls Silent After Paris Air Raid
France reports a searing Luftwaffe assault on Paris with over 250 planes dropping more than 1,000 bombs. 45 killed and 200 wounded as fires blaze through 61 districts. Parisian defense claims 15 German aircraft down. response warned by London broadcasts of expected retaliation.
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Downey proposes 36 Billion Defense Bill in House
California Democrat Downey introduces BDIL authorizing 35.0 billion for defense between 1944 and 1946 under joint War and Navy control. It would fund 1.4 billion in five years for strategic materials, 2.6 billion for a U S highway to Panama, raise the silver value, and task the State and Commerce departments with related actions.
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Pi—Beamur Downey
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Congress
Montana Receives Federal Grants For Water Projects
Montana gains $50,220 in federal grants to advance two water conservation projects. Tongue River dam in Big Horn County receives $39,420, Nevada Creek in Powell County $10,800, with funds to extend Brandy lines and blanket dam articulation. Projects to be bid June 15 by the state water conservation board and pursued through summer without hindering storage.
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Montana
Wontats Water Conservation Board
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Yunds
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Water Board
Tongue Dyer
Biggeal
Connally urges sending warships to South America
Senator Connally of Texas urged deploying warships to South America if fascist influence grows there. He asked why the United States should not protect its interests with armed vessels and criticized calls to withdraw European naval forces from the region.
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Connally D. Texan
United States
Senate
Connally
Pannber
Mining Men to Meet in Helena During August
Mining Association of Montana announces its annual convention in Helena on August 9 and 10. Anthony J. Strojan, second vice president, reports the event after talks in Butte with Carl Trauerman president August Gruert secretary and Harry Bacon of Calle. Local committees are named to prepare for the session with Helena Chamber of Commerce. Attendance is expected to exceed 290.
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Mining Association of Montana
Helena
Anthony J. Strojan
Lee
Butte
Staty Organization
Carl J. Trauerman
August Gruuert
Harry Bacon
Flat Vine
Calle
Trauerman
Strojan
Paul W. Smith
British garages to be made into munition plants
London, June 3. Ay Many British garages will become armament factories in the new push for munitions. Machine tools normally used in private automobile repairs will be employed to make shells, rifles, and other parts.
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London
Munllions
British plots alleged in Central America alarm Nazi dispatch
June 3 Barina report cites German foreign office warning that Britain’s secret service allegedly sent many agents to Central America to sow disturbances and threaten Western Hemisphere stability. Berlin claims agents aimed to compromise Germany and sabotage the Panama Canal to strain U S relations.
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Macing
Dlert
Fananté Canal
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