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