Nazis Press Russia in Run for Wheat and War Plans
Ankara reports that Germany and Romania massed up to 3.3 million troops in Poland and Romania for a possible mid June drive on the Soviet Union to seize wheat, oil, and minerals. Meanwhile conflicting signals from Berlin and Vichy churn over peace terms and potential invasions, with hints of a secret Hitler Stalin meeting and looming conflict.
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Ankara
Turkey
Germany
Russian
Ukraine
Poland
Rumania
England
Berlin
Reich
Vichy
Adolf Hitler
Joseph Stalin
Russia
Europe
Jlitler
Head Urges Woodworkers To Accent Offer
Washington June 3 The defense mediation board chairman urged 12 000 striking members of the International Woodworkers of America to accept board recommendations for return to work. He charged IW A officers with misrepresentation and abuse and attacked IW A president O M Orton who rejected settlement terms. He said officials of the CIO supported the board’s terms and defended Kennedy and Murray as board members against labor-busting accusations.
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Washington
Chilip Murray
Defense Mediation Board
Internationa Woodworkers of America
I.V.A. Vkers
Woodworkers Union
Hie
Congress of Tr Fdustrial Organization
C.S.O
Wood- Workers
Murray
Orion
Iw.a
National Defense Mediation Board
Thomas Kennedy
United Mine Workers of America
Pallip Murray
Congress of Industrial Organization
Kennedy
Roosevelt urges immediate St Lawrence seaway start
Washington June 3 AP President Roosevelt urged immediate construction of the St. Lawrence waterway as essential to national defense saying it may take four years or more to develop the seaway and power project long a congressional controversy. He warned there is no assurance the danger will end sooner. Secretary Stimson pressed passage of a property seizure bill to gain control of machine tools aluminum supplies and German patent rights vital for defense. The House appropriations committee approved a 10 billion army bill to fund 12 856 airplanes, aiming for 40 000 total planes, with extra for armored forces. Congressional sources said a separate 1 billion enemy construction drive would fund new munitions plants to support Lend Lease.
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Washington
Roosevelt
St. Lawrence Waterway
Congress
Stimson
House Appropriations Committee
Army
Laundry Men Will Open Annual Convention Today
The 1941 Montana Laundry Owners and Dry Cleaners convention opens today with attendees from across the state. Registration begins at 9, Mayor Haytin greets guests at luncheon, and events include speeches by J W Worthington and LeSage, a seafood dinner at 6:30, a Miss Maher address, a Gates of the Mountains trip, a film Pay Dirt, and officer elections at 4.
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Montana
John W. Bonner
Art Cline
Billings
Gabriel Daccar
Butte
Karl Topel
Helena
E. W. Saunders
Bozeman
F C. Cline
Joe Hagen
Missoula
Dan Hogan
Lewistown
Placer
Land
Jack Haytin
Eddy Drive Inn
J. W. Worthington
Schmeling Found Alive Recovering From Illness
CBS correspondent Harry Flannery reports from Athens that former heavyweight champion Max Schmeling is alive and recovering in a ground floor ward of a former American college hospital near Athens. Schmeling says he parachuted into Crete with German troops on May 20, survived with 25 pounds lost, and hopes the war ends soon so he can reunite with friends in the United States.
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New York
Max Bechaettng
Crete
American College
Athens
Harry W. Flannery
CBS
Hi Hiness
Flannery
Schmeling
Canea
Suda Bay
Soimeling
United States
Paul Dickover Named Commander of Helena Legion Post
Paul Dickover was named commander of Lewis and Clark post No. 2 of the American Legion at the annual election. Other officers elected include Jack Dowd senior vice commander Art Scrumgard junior vice commander Milt Crookston sergeant at arms and L L Benepe finance officer. The new officers were installed by Herb Kibler department adjutant. The post will send a large delegation to the Mining district No 6 convention in Twin Bridges Saturday.
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Paul Dickover
Lewis and Clark Post No
American Legion
Jack Dowd
Art Scrumgard
Milt Crookston
L. L. Benepe
Herb Kibler
R. B. Morrison
Art Amundson
Louis LeVitre
Payne Templeton
Department
Red Lodge
Commander Dickover
LeVitre
Amimdson
Frank Grant
Harg Peterson
Expelled Axis Seamen to Be Sent to U S by Costa Rica
Axis seamen expelled by Costa Rica over sabotage claims will be sent to the United States. One hundred two officers and men will travel under police guard in a special transit to New York, after plans for a return aboard a Japanese ship were cancelled.
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U.S
Costa Rica
Panama
Puntarenas
United States
Ietlimns
New York
Puntavelas
Axia
Argentine Exports to United States Reach Record High
The United States Chamber of Commerce reports May Argentine exports to the United States totaled 16 693 091 dollars the highest in years, up from April and May 1940. For the first five months of 1941 total exports reach 72 405 029 dollars nearly double the year earlier. Wool leads at 54 percent of five month exports.
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Buenos Aires
Jane
United States Chamber of Commerce
United States
Defense Bond Sales Hit Record First Month Totals
Secretary Morgenthau announced defense savings bonds and stamps sold in May totaled 441.792 million dollars in receipts. Bonds accounted for 438.23 million and stamps 3.552 million, withface values near 500 million. Over 1 million people participated in the drive, described as a wonderful start.
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Washington
Morgenthau
Defense
Initial Flight Delay for $2 Ton B-49 Bomber
In Santa Monica California the maiden flight of the Army’s Douglas Aircraft B-49 bomber is postponed for several weeks as new brakes are installed on the 2 700 pound wheel assemblies. The aircraft, a long range bomber for the Army Air Corps, was ready to fly to March Field two weeks ago but brake issues were found.
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Santa Monica
Calif
Douglas Aircraft
Army
Abe
Army Air Corps
March Field
State Jubilant Over Heavy Rains In Montana
Montana farmers and teachers welcomed heavy rains that soaked the Treasure State, bringing near perfect growing conditions. Helena recorded 1.06 inches overnight, Bozeman 1.06, Broadus 0.74, Billings 0.67, Miles City 0.50, Glendive 0.24, and Lewis town 0.29. Northern Pacific reported a washed out track near Columbus, delaying traffic about eight hours before repairs. Livestock ranges in central and east-south Montana were in excellent shape. crops had growth but no plant damage. Jay Diamond of the federal marketing service noted the rain aided grasshopper and cricket hatchings, while temperatures remained mostly in the 60s and 70s.
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Montana
Helena
Bozeman
Broadust
Billings
Miles
City
Glendive
Lewis
Livingston
Northern Pacific
Calumbus
Miles City
Jay G. Diamond
Federal Agricultural Jimarketing Service
Coul
Kallewell
Industrial Resources Of State To Be Montana Day Theme
Livingston hosts All Montana Day on July 3 with a parade showcasing industrial development. Sponsored by the Junior Chamber of Commerce, the event invites Montana communities to participate with floats. A public barbecue is planned and afternoon events close Livingston’s 46th annual roundup. Governor Ford has proclaimed All Montana Day.
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Montana
Livingston
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Sam G. Ford
Weather Outlook for Montana Friday to Saturday
Partly cloudy to cloudy with rain in the southeast and western mountains on Friday. Generally fair conditions Saturday, with warmer temperatures east of the divide and in south central portions on Friday.
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Montana
Southeast
Western Mountains
Divide
South Central
France Warned By America Over French German Ties
The United States, in a clear warning, said France must renounce cooperation with Germany or risk eroding American friendship and aid. Secretary Hull indicated France may already choose to become an instrument of aggression, stressing the potential break in diplomatic ties and safeguarding Western Hemisphere interests pending fuller facts. Roosevelt had earlier questioned any French move to ally with Germany. The reply followed Admiral Leahy’s talks with France’s leadership as tensions rose with Britain.
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Washington
United States
France
Germany
Hutt
Hull
Shane
Alther
Hemisphere
Roosevelt
Pepple
Briton
William D. Leahy
Ieart Felain
Darian
British Forces Ready to Enter Syria
British forces appear prepared to move into French mand ated Syria within days as Germany presses toward the Suez region with an air raid on Alexandria killing over 100. London reports say Britain plans swift action amid heavy troop movements, while Eden warns enemies will be struck where found.
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Lenton
Hiitain
Syria
Britain
Germany
Suez Canal
Alexandria
Egypt
Palestine
Isldam
Lebanon
Assirantes
France
Anthony Eden
Suez
Irana
London
Middle East
Arica Seized Near Martinique. Fate Unknown
On the war front British warship stops the 6,30 ton French steamer Arica about 500 miles from Martinique en route east. Fate of Arica not known as reported by the French West Indies and Guiana high commissioner.
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Fort de France
Martinique
Arica
French West Indies
Guiana
Cle. Generaie Trang Atlantique
la Marva
Army Chief Seeks Top Age 97 for Draft Selective Service
Army chief General Lewis Hershey urged a top draft age of 27 for men called by selective service. In a Senate military committee session he noted Roosevelt would fix the age under a proposed amendment. Current ages 21 to 36 could be narrowed. officials said most complaints came from older draftees. An officer indicated those over 27 already in training might be excused if requested. Remarks referenced youth needs for armed forces and potential deferments for age groups.
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Washington
Jungs
Big
L Lewis B. Hershey
Selective Service
Senate Militny Committee
Roosevelt
Agel Group
Reynolds
N.C
Senate Committee
Thershey
Hershey
Legality of Hospital Buildings Will Be Tested in Supreme Court Case
Nordquist of Anaconda filed suit to test the legality of a $600,000 bond issue for five new buildings at the state mental hospital in Warm Springs. The Montana board of examiners was ordered by the State Supreme Court to show cause on June 10 why it should not be permanently restrained from proceeding with the bond issue. Senator William R. Taylor represents Nordquist in a complaint arguing the measure violates the state constitution and the referendum framework. Continued on page 2.
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Montana Board of Examiners
Hie State Supreme Court
State Mental Hospital
Werny Springs
Edward T. Nordjqulst
Anaconda
William R. Taylor
Deer Lodge County
Nordquist
Pop
Board Takes Stand For Uniform Coal Mine Wage
Washington reports the defense mediation board recommended eliminating the 14 cent daily wage gap between northern and southern soft coal mines. A uniform daily rate of 7 dollars would replace the current 6.80 dollar scale, a key UMW demand after talks collapsed and a brief April stoppage. The board asked both unions and producers to respond by June 9 on adoption.
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Washington
Defense
Worrd
United Mine Workers
C.I.0
William H. Davis
Goit
N Southern Mines
Northern Mines
Billings Woman Killed In Wyoming Crash
Casper Wyoming crash claims life of Mrs Harold G Hanson 27 from Billings Montana when their vehicle slipped into a barrow pit near Casper. Husband injured with cuts bruises and shock. coroner reports Mrs Haugen's ski fracture after the machine overturned and doctors expect recovery.
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Casper
Wyo
Harold G. Hanson
Bilings
Mont
Hanson
Memorial Hospital
W. L. Bustard
Ars. Haugen
New Airplane Engine Developed in the U S
The Allison engineering division of General Motors announced today the development and acceptance of a new liquid cooled airplane engine rated at 176 horsepower. Officials said the engine is better than any of that kind used for European war, and it is intended for the Army's pursuit role.
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Indianapolis
Sune
Allison Engineering
General Motors Corporation
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