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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1943

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Governor Ends Hearing With Sharp Protest

Kalispell Montana June 5 A P Gov Sammy Ford says Montana will fight to preserve its natural resources as he sums up three day public hearing on a federal plan to raise Flathead Lake for power in the Pacific Northwest Western residents urge an early decision to avoid economic harm to Kalispell Polson and nearby communities raising the lake would flood large parts of the Flathead Valley harming farms homes and businesses Gov Ford argues water for power can be found elsewhere and the fight to protect resources has just begun Local residents warn elevating Kerr Dam 17 feet could inundate Kalispell and erase its valley floor with compensation only after the decision is made

Hugh Thompson Kalispell Montana Sammy Ford Flathead Lake Pacific Northwest Corps of Army Engineers Boonevide Dam Palson Ios Mostang Uy Natural Ve Kalispell Kerr Dam

Surprise U S Raid Stabs Italy in Spezia Blow

American air force delivering a daylight raid on Spezia damaged three Vittoria class battleships of Mussolini’s navy the Littoria Vittorio Veneto and Mam with 16 inch guns and heavy anti ship armament. bombers hit a heavy transport and a merchant ship in harbor depots suffered fires. all planes returned despite light fighter opposition. continue on page 2

Torborg V. Boyle Nertl Africa Mussolini Spezinoday Littoria Vittorio Veneto Moma Wit Metalla Amerigan Air Miyang Mseenit Maly Tasy Otarace

New Leaders Start Activities in Argentine Nation

Rawson is president with a largely military cabinet led by Gen. Aviura Rawson. Castillo resigns after brief defiance aboard a warship. two civilians only among ten ministers. Foreign policy unclear as Rawson forms government while two ex-ministers face prosecution.

Rawson Buenos Alres F—Ai Aviura Rawson Arememina Ramon Castillo Hawean Nist Castillo Argentina Axis Raw- Bonate Endo Sneyro Ineerior Seguida Storni Diego Mason Ormingo Marthe Tamingo Pishurind Maanee Jone Mala Rosa Navy Rete Sueyra Florary Calderon Tradrogambes Tron Caldera Casio Forainty Alaiociacinth Daniel Amadeo Y Videla Federal Penitentiary Government House Castille la Pinta

Chinese Crush Large Jap Invasion Site

Chungking dispatches report Chinese forces expanding victory in the upper Yangtze area. Chinese armies claim capture of Fehang outer defenses, disrupting Japanese drive toward Chungking. Reports say Chiang Kai-shek forces advanced Thursday, igniting fires and causing chaos in the city. Japanese positions around Tengw, Taingsiah, and nearby towns reportedly deteriorating with garrisons reduced.

Chungking Yangtze Fehang Chiang Kai-shek Tchang Kingan Jehung Tehang Caerpe Maha Taingsiah Ain Timain Lake Tingling Sri Hist Teng,wis Ooh

Miners' Work Order Set to End in Two Weeks, Lewis Says

Lewis announced today that the miners' work order remains in effect for two more weeks and that the White Tower influence backs a national plan allowing prison terms for mercenary strikers. The government may grant a limited return to production from June 7 to June 20 while debates continue on war duties and compliance with directives.

Lewis Washington Dane John Jy Wm Wartaue Waas Wade Kenown United Mine Wephers Taesian Jobe Palay de Matted Roane Eat Awarra

New Drive Planned to Increase Ye 5 Payroll Savings Drive

Promotional workers heard today from Ralphman, national payroll treasurer, about a new savings drive to begin June 15 aimed at getting 6.0 million wage earners to save 8.0 million in war bonds monthly. The government does not contemplate compulsory savings this year, but current savings reach is not enough.

Engleman Twoeatalo Group

Laval Calls French Graduates to Work for Germany

The Vichy regime announces a large scale mobilization directing graduates to wartime labor for Germany. Laval on Paris radio says 200,000 workers must go under a convention between Germany and France, with calls to deploy 298s class for orderly work in the enemy war industry and penalties for avoidance.

Laval Germany London Jane A Py — Finance Thora Laval Warland Paris France Chad Filer Vichy Ireach

Weather in Helena

Helena forecast covers today with variable clouds and mild temperatures. A low around 40 and a high near 60 degrees are expected. Light winds from the south and possible brief showers late afternoon.

Churchill Ends Visit and Calls Cabinet for Secret Meeting

Churchill ends his U S and Africa tour and summons his war cabinet for a secret session after returning from Washington. Reports in London say a major military operation is likely, with a Tunisia gathering of Churchill, Marshall, and African war leaders sparking talk of an offensive from North Africa.

Churchill U. S Africa Cabinet Landon Jane Hs Armmatic Wallington Tunisia George €. Marshall U. 5S. Army Staulus North Africa London England

Mosquito Pilots Lone Rangers Of This War

The article describes Mosquito pilots as lone rangers in a war against Germany, highlighting their aggressive offensive actions at night and significant impact on enemy targets. It notes advancing Allied air strategies, with references to Canadian pilots, H2G operations, and German air defenses. The piece emphasizes individual pilot prowess and mentions strategic aerial missions.

Germany Ue Gaum Dieter Conay Holts Herakmaye Watt Ak Pty Svenash Beth Cuenden Sphere Hworald Davee Copdight King Peatures Syndic

Weather Complicates Pacific War With Light Allied Bombs

Stormy conditions hamper major Pacific battles yet Allied aircraft conduct light raids on airfields and targets. Reports detail Allied fliers dropping bombs on airstrips while weather interferes with operations, with scattered mentions of storms and delayed movements in several theater zones.

Pacific

Red Fliers Smash Large Group Of Nazi Trains

Soviet monitor bulletin reports heavy RAF style air effort against German trains near Orel and along central southern fronts. Moscow radio says a mass attack disrupted railway columns at Wyrvangle and Kitra with fires and explosions observed as trains were derailed and set ablaze.

Red London Hussain Wyrvangle Kitra- Choy Priday Grel Moscow Orel Sanerion Utasay Karnetev Hryansh Mies

Bombing Disrupts German Industry and Mines

Reports from travelers on the continent describe heavy Luftwaffe raids on major German industries and coal mines. Flood waters from a May 16 Modine dam assault devastated mines at Sruihary von Stein and Marken herr, killing workers and hindering production across the Reich. Equipment was damaged and many facilities halted operations.

Breckhorm Inne A. B Germany Reich Ameke Heauby Modine Sruihary von Stein and Markenherr

Little Lady Aids Uncle Sam Despite Small Stature

Molly Crouch, a 85 pound woman, volunteers amid wartime effort. She carried 12 children and joined the front with the Marines. She worked a day job at a lumber plant and now rides freight cars to a drive in stand until midnight proving her readiness to help.

Little Lady Sam Veegon Wty Molly Crouch Affonesseeret Bamber Platt

Roosevelt Kin Dies in Duty in Alaska and Overseas

Montana and national notices mark the death of Kermit Roosevelt, son of Theodore Roosevelt, while serving in Alaska and after prior overseas service. Reports recount his military career, family ties, and a later Montana rodeo win by TH Linderman of Red Lodge.

Kermit Roosevelt Alaska Kouit Roonevelt Moetdon Theodore Toosevell Ower Deparnaciy Annie Ds Baday Alisha Abilence Texas Vpi TH Linderman Red Lodge Montana Vardin-Simmons University

Portable Radio Aids Big Campaign in Tunisia

Portable radio stations aided a large campaign in Tunisia as U S forces coordinated with field units. Reports recall pilots receiving crucial updates while ground actions unfolded near a hospital and supply depots, with Arab youth affected by rapid operations and communications networks in the area.

Tunisia

Mystery of low flying plane solved over Webster Groves

An old mystery about a low flying bomber over Webster Groves was resolved today. A pilot allegedly drafted his family to Algonquin Golf Club and handed out a bag with his old clothes, uncovering the plot details.

Mt. Tins Amy Webster Groves Wile Ham Algonquin Golf Club Flesit

Army Tells How Yankees Photographed Strategic Positions in Africa

The army disclosed that American airmen at torpedo bases mapped strategic positions in North Africa months before the invasion. They produced the first complete photographic coverage of Oran, Algiers, Casablanca, Tunis, and other vital areas, aiding invasion planning. A Lowry Field briefing described their long-range flights in proto-equipped Flying Fortresses, spanning thousands of miles to map targets.

Army Africa Denver Dung Amercan Oarmen Fon Torret Strategie ‘Trei Oran Algiers Casablanca Morcero Tunis Bizeric Rabat Lowry Field Auit Fle

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