Head of BG film concern indicted for tax evasion
Joseph Schenck, longtime head of a major Hollywood studio, was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges including tax evasion and conspiracy. The 67 year old, one time Russian immigrant and former executive at 20th Century Fox, faces up to 107 years in prison and $160000 in fines if convicted. His bookkeeper Joseph Mockowitz is named as a co defendant in the conspiracy count.
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New York
Joseph Schenck
Am Anmions
Doras Ilong
Voy
Coulnte
Schenck
Porld
20Th Century-Fox
Corerahiow
Hollywood
Schneck
Joseph K. Mockowitz
Libenek
Dies Says He Has Evidence of Subversive Action in TVA
Washington June 3. Chairman Dies of the house committee investigating un American activities announced he would submit data to President Roosevelt and hand it to TVA officials. Witnesses testified at a three hour meeting, six from Knoxville, a former resident.
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Saslog
T/V.A. ares
Scenm of & Vaet Electers Power Development
Dies
Texas
House
Roosevelt
McRe
T.V.A
Sevag
Knoxvilla
National Labor Relations Board
Rep. Cox
D Ga
Baxter Files for Commissioner on Democrat Ticket
Rose Baxter of Helena yesterday became a candidate for county commissioner on the Democratic ticket in Latis and Clark counties. She is the second candidate to file for the post now held by Thomas J. Cooney, who filed last week for reelection.
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Baxter
Helena Tarmar
Yoaterday
Latis
Clark County
Fle
Thomas J. Cooney
Smith files for MT lieutenant governor nomination
Candidate TM Smith filed to run as a Republican for lieutenant governor. A Helena resident with past service as Lewis and Clark county attorney and state legislator, he pledged impartial duties and outlined native Montanan roots and education from the University of Montana Carroll College and University of Michigan. He is married and resides at 418 Power Street, son of late Judge Henry C. Smith.
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Helene
Smith
Lawle and
Clark County
Lewis and Clark County
Secretary of State
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Bugles, Elks and Moose Lodges
Colorado Bandit in Custody after Theater Robbery
A Colorado bandit, 7th-year and fugitive, held up a theater and abducted three men while stealing at least four cars during his flight. He claimed the name Ulrich Ulrich, was captured in Sterling after a botched attempt to shoot the sheriff. The $100 Fox theater loot was recovered. Ulrich had reportedly been released months earlier from a Nebraska penitentiary.
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Fort Morgan
Colo
Jane
Joan Ulfrich
North Pitleants Atreat
Omaha
Bharitt
Rufus A. Johnaton
Americans Span Of Life Gaming Three Months A Year
Fragmented text reports life expectancy data from a bulletin. It cites New Zealand women holding the world record for longevity while noting Americans in 1901 could expect about 85 years and 49.24 years in some measure, with garbled phrasing surrounding the figures.
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Gaming
New Zealand
United
Bulletin
Bulletin Polis
Bob Cooney to Show Wildlife Photos at Rotary Meet
A Montana wildlife photo collection by Bob Cooney titled one of the finest in the state will be shown at a Rotary club gathering. Local photographer Leslie Jordan will present the film, with audience turnout expected to be among the largest of the year as Alex Cunningham, the club president, presides Wednesday.
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Bob Cooney
Montana
Rotary Club
Stnte Big Gama Menagey
Lesiie Jorud
Cooney
Montane
Alex Cunningham
Postal Receipts in City Show Increase
May 1940 postal receipts rose to 19,024.25, compared with 16, B2B.2T in May 1959, while April receipts stood at 20,623.09. Combined April and May 1940 receipts total 37,887.94, a gain of 3,392.96 over the same period in 1939. East Lake City reports engineer Arthur Grinnell Burritt, 80, who helped develop Lebarge field in Wyoming, passed away in hospital.
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J. R. Wine
East Lake City
Arthur Grinnell Burritt
Wyoming
Action Planned to Block German Moves and Boost Navy
A 1939 draft summary outlines actions to deter Germany and expand U S naval air power. It notes a proposed 81 percent navy float increase to 4 600 planes and a $35 006 000 shipbuilding appropriation. Senator Connally suggests a fifth column in South America and Senator Clare defends maintaining the British navy. The piece mentions Roosevelt intended use of national guard mobilization and proposed impounding funds for nondefense uses to fund defense. The report also covers concerns over Western Hemisphere dependencies and potential seizing of territories if Germany wins. Major General G A White will address savings and loan conference at Sun Valley on June 3.
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Senate
Hovse
Naval Air Forces
Connally
Texas
South America
United States
Clare
Lord Lothian
Clark
Lahore
Tan
Roosevelt
National Guard
Stephen Early
White Post
Pitlman
Bloom
Germany
Nazis aim for a big blow at the French Army
Reports state German forces plan an immediate decisive strike against France, with raids in southern France and near Marseille. Observers cite Luftwaffe bombing near Paris and the Maginot line while Dunkirk, Bergues, and coastal actions unfold. Allied forces defend as German advances push from the west, south, and east.
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Marely Ad
Paris
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Dax
Cant
Bergies
Mutts
le Communiqum
Sun's
Uouthbite
Invest
Germany
Non-Arlillery Forge
Aloe Shesp
Downey Bill Seeks 36 Billion Defense Spending
A Downey bill calls for 36 billion dollars for defense within 30 days, aims to advance a self-liquidating highway system adapted to military defense. It requests the president present to Congress within 60 days a plan to create greater governmental efficiency aligned with freedom and democracy.
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Congress
Templeton Reports School Year Work and Developments
Payne Templeton S h elene andor intendent of schools spoke before the KT Wants club detailing the year’s notable school projects. Teachers and students conducted cultural studies on Mexico and Japan, thrift and service projects, citizen ship work, wildlife studies, and charitable activities across grade levels. Emphasis shifted to physical education, health, art, public speaking, and visual education through film and radio, with strong focus on vocational training and citizenship. Frank Caserani led in the president’s absence, with ert Card as program chairman.
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Payne Templeton
Helene
Mexico
Mada
Iayama
Clnge
Citizenarip
Montana
Termpleton
Helena
Ant
Paris Bombardment Shocks City as German Raid Fails
Paris faced a major air assault when German planes bombed the capital area, with 45 dead and 1460 injured or missing as authorities report 30 tons of explosives. William C. Bullitt narrowly escaped injury as bombs fell near key landmarks and a Paris suburb, while French fighters and anti-aircraft fire attacked the intruders.
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Lesy- Jies-Moulineaux
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Parvin
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Coignt
Ar Ministry
Spli
Maureen Ware
Air Armain
Parle
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London
Paria
Enyirais
Gamain
Enti
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Aca
William C. Bullitt
United States
France
Parla
Thesoutakivta
Outakiria
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Porte
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Firea
Tiwan
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Maken
Laurent Bynne
I G O P in House Urging Congress Stay in Session
In the House, Republicans urge Congress to remain in session to oppose provisions in a wave appropriation bill. Martin says grants of presidential power should be limited and Congress must retain authority. Length of session uncertain, with possible temporary adjournment for conventions.
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House
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Martin
Martian
Congrasa
Police Car Delayed Heat Mayday Then Cooled In Shade
Police officers F. Montgomery and A. H. Watson faced in car heat while patrolling, their cruiser overheating in the ninety degree weather. They paused for water, idled the engine, and sought shade until a garageman cooled the heater and restored comfort.
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Counsell Mutts
Ts. F. Montgomery
A. H. Watson
Bombardment and Fire Devastate Narvik in Norway
A dispatch reports heavy German bombardment and large fires in Narvik, Norway. News notes air raids, destruction across the town, and evacuation impacts as residents describe sheltering and damage to buildings.
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Narvix
Norway
Garman Plann
Norwegian Telepraphie Agency
Vanmowhere
Narvik
Allch
Veteran clown offers free act for Red Cross in Great Falls visit
Pop Klein, a veteran clown who performed last year at Helena’s diamond jubilee, arrived for a four day stay to honor Red Cross fund drives. He offered to donate his act gratis for a donation, as Red Cross workers push a $2,000 target with $1,760 already subscribed. Klein, known for a roller skate dance specialty, was injured last year and underwent eye surgery, but can still move around with a walker.
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Pop Klein
Helena
Bey
Great Falla
Red Cross
Appelulties
Mene
Sisce
Hee
Newo
Hia
Havre Receives 1.36 Inches Rain In 24 Hours
Montana weather station reports Havre with 1.36 inches of precipitation in the last 24 hours as rain and thundershowers spread across the state. Other gauges logged up to 0.93 inches in Billings and 0.78 inches in Broadus with several sites recording traces. Highs stayed in the upper sixties and low seventies, while forecasts call for lingering showers and warmer conditions into Tuesday.
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Mala
Broadus
Stanford
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Wallepell
Such Billings
Butte
Helens
Miles City
Fast Peck
Governors anxious 11 provide for defense
Duluth Minnesota report says governors and executives abandoned normal secrecy and approved a statement urging immediate action to mobilize national defense. The group pledges supporters for agricultural, industrial, and military needs to bolster the United States. In Oregon, the Maritime Federation opened its convention approving the exclusive board’s recommendation to grant citizenship to Harry Bridges, West Coast CIO leader, immediately.
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Jaco
Europe
Diet
Tor Bridges
Nazis Shift Operations as Allies Rescue 200000 Men
German forces patrol the skies and camouflage their activity while Allies rescue an estimated 200,000 troops. Military and political factors slow German movements across Poland and Western Fronts. French artillery bombards east of the Olka river as Allied forces press the Somme and Alene front. General Prioux and General Blenchard earn high recognition as the war persists.
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Bey
Poland
Norway
Netherlands
Belgium
Relchansky
Washington
Adolf Rittareng
Mussolini
Pesca
Uiimy
Germany
Vida
Olka
Somme-Alene
Dupzkorqua
Renedecques Prioux
Lilie
Maine Sends Woman to Sit in Congress
Portland date May June Maine elects Mrs Bargeret C Smith of Skowhegan without opposition to represent Maine in Congress to fill unexpired term of late Clyde H Smith. Mrs Smith and 19 year old exbusman plan to seek full term in the June 17 primary.
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Portland
Bargeret C. Smith
Skowhegan
Maine
Tira
Moman
Canare
Mra
Emba
Clyde H. Smith
Smith
Poisoner Strikes Again as Dogs Die in Southeast City
Mrs Jester reports her dog poisoned at 553 Hillsdale Street, Harold Jester family. The animal was rushed to the laboratory where Dr KH M Jonane attempted to save it but failed. The case marks another seizure by the unidentified toxin culprit plaguing the neighborhood.
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Vielena
Hin
Harold Jester
Tealding
Hillsdale Street
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