Montana Governor Opposes Flathead Lake Expansion Plan
At Kalispell public hearing Governor Ford led Montana opposition to raising Flathead lake 17 feet to aid lower Columbia River power needs. Army engineers warned only future hearings could refine plans. Opponents cited loss of farmland and economic disruption. yet officials argued more power is needed for wartime industries.
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Uy Log Thompson
Associated Press
Sam GC
Ford
Helena
Federal
Flathead Lake
Columbia River
Montana
Kalispell
Richard Park
Seattle
Corps of Army Engineers
Flathead
Plathead Valley
Park
Mm Effert
Bord
Montanane
Uifp
Civic Teadere
Gan
Army Engic Neets
Onnevite
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War Industries
T. J. Martett
Tant Tama Wepneville
Tig Hearine
Martett
Ker
Polson
Tt World
Colonel Park
Three Butte Men Die In Area's First 1943 Drowning
Three Butte men, minors from McQueen addition, drowned today in Delmo Lake high in the mountains east of Butte. Missing are John Adonovich, Fred Masolo, and Bart M. Facehi. a fourth, Joseph Kovarich, reported the boat sank on hitting underwater debris. Deputies and patrolmen hunted the lake to recover bodies as crews search the area.
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Butte
Delmo Lake
John Adonovich
Fred Masolo
Bart M. Facehi
McQueen
Joseph Kovarich
Ile
Bheriff
Silver Row
Jefferson Counties
Bate Mudway
al Boehmen
Ake
Delma Lake
Presa
Axia
Caribbean
United States
Cuba
Americans Brave Fighters to Smash Vessels in Pacific Raid
American fliers report heavy air battle off Bougillo island with dive bombers torpedo planes and fighters striking a Japanese destroyer and cargo ship. The engagement followed a coordinated raid as U S forces press the assault amid intense air combat over the Solo Mons area.
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Washington
CAP
Bougillo Island
Solomons
Santo
Navy
Fleq
Warhol
Tyra
North Paodtie
Prinetwal
Aleutians
Liberator
Sentai
Barabs
Kiska
Allu
Reds Take Big Tol Of Nazi Lives and Material Week
London report on the weeklong Luftwaffe and Soviet air war details heavy losses. German planes downed on Kursk and Western Front fights yield hundreds killed or destroyed in counterattacks. Russian raids target German sites and transport while air battles continue across the front.
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London
Molays
Jame
Moscow
Marke Corts
Huser
Tie Cerny
Kursle
Kursk
Sersk
Midnigh
Communiquue
New Leaders Disband Argentinian Congress
General Arturo Rawson and his new ministers dissolve the Argentinian congress in a move against communism. They order police to seize communist elements and close the newspaper La Nova. The action follows a meeting with military leaders who toppled President Ramon Castillo last Friday and vow to assume office tomorrow. Reliable sources say Rawson will pursue closer ties with American cooperation.
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Buenos Aires
Arturo Rawson
Wid Wan
la Nova
Congress
Rawson
Ramon Castillo
Four Montanans Win Medals for Valor on Transport Duties
Washington reports four Montana enlisted men received Distinguished tying crakacs awards from the war department for transport feats under harsh conditions and over rugged terrain. Recipients include Staff Sgt. James W. Walsh of Shelby, Sgt. Weank R. Stipaeh of Lochfawn, Sgt. Thomas H. McTevitt of Somers, and Pvt. Ralph I. Sime [mons of Townsend.
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Washington
UPI
War Department
Montana
James W. Walsh
Shelby
Weank R. Stipaeh
Lochafawn
Thomas H. McTevitt
Somers
Ralph I. Sime
Mons
Townsend
Drowning in Reservoir Claims Three Billings Boys
A drowning at the Great Northern reservoir near Rimrock station west of Billings took the lives of three cousins Byron Levens Amon 16 Ammon Jr 23 and Jack Amon 14 when their overturned boat left them stranded in seven feet of water Willy Wegner 12 was saved by his father and a neighbor. One boy Irvin Amen 14 survived by swimming to shore. Bishop Damon Freeborn, longtime Protestant Episcopal bishop of Washington, died at 76 in Denton Texas.
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Willy Wegner
Newgibor
Weather in Helena Ry U S Weather Burren
Weather report notes scattered light showers in Helena with cooler air moving in from the west. Forecast calls for lingering showers through the afternoon with chances of brief dry spells later.
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Helena
U. S
Two U S Ships Collide Killing 84 Crewmen
The report describes a collision between two U S ships resulting in 84 crew deaths. The article details aerial activity and weather hindrances cited by officials, with mentions of British squadrons possibly reassigned to the Mediterranean and ongoing investigations into the incident at Washington.
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U.S
British Sub Sinks Six Ships Near Italian Ports
British submarines sunk six enemy ships near Italy's ports and heavily damaged another, with reports of torpedoing a possible eighth. An attacking skipper reportedly bombarded an airfield near Calvi, Corsica, while seven ships, including supply vessels, a tanker, and an antisubmarine gunboat, were linked to the raids as per admiralty statements.
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Gondor
Monte Carlo
Inter
Corsica
Sardintta
Calvi
Corfi
Amai
Amail Aip
Chinese claim drive on Chungking frontier river area
Chinese forces report breakthroughs on the Wang Ize river line in central China, cutting off several Japanese units. The Weh command says remaining Japanese troops in the Antas area about eight miles below Tehang were bombed by Chinese airmen yesterday, with some retreating. Communications describe intensified operations and air attacks.
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Chungking
Wang Ize
Central
China
Weh
Miners Return to Work Anticipated in Mountain States
Most of 17,000 coal miners who halted work in Colorado New Mexico Wyoming Utah and Montana are expected to return to their jobs tomorrow. About 1,300 miners in Montana remain affected as observers report near resolution of pay demands and portal to portal pay issues under United Mine Workers orders.
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Washington
Ena
Bronay
Hikowas
Lewis United Mine Workers
Cutter
Figehost
Roosaveld
United Mine Workers
Denver
Jungs
Colorado
New Mexico
Wyoming
Uuth
Montana
Moniank
Bombing of Wall Base Yields Little Harm
Fragmentary report describes Japanese air attack on a strategic wall base, with limited damage and no significant impact. The scrambled text mentions defense, various names, dates, and places, culminating in a note about a university president election in Montana.
Churchill Hails Africa Drive and Thanks Corporal Hitler
Winston Churchill lauds new Allied drives in Africa, saying they dwarf setbacks and thanking Corporal Hitler for unexpected help. He accuses opponents of wavering while praising Allied troops in Africa and the Carthage theatre speech dubs. The piece notes U.S. fiscal debates and Roosevelt’s push for more revenue to fund war efforts.
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Africa
Corporal Hitler
jAfriea
Vafrica
Mreinus Mingster
Chaigretill
Carthage
Tieliiy
Churchil
Renn
Witter
Lotha Goore
Churchill Plans European Invasion With Allied Chiefs
London reports indicate Prime Minister Churchill pressed for a rapid invasion of Europe with Allied leaders Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower and Gen. George C. Marshall. U.S. Army chief Marshall may head inland operations, with officers being transferred to the Mediterranean or European theater for the war effort.
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Lewis Tawking
London
Churchill'a Vist
North Africa
Atali
SitiMad Nrooka
George UU Marshall
Ma Merrocce
Altor
Brest
Dieppe
Lorient
le Davres
Speci
Cibrajir
Mediterranean
Radia
Herven
Mergen
George C. Marshall
U.S
Roosevelt's Grandson Accidental Shooting Death
Philadelphia reports Roosevelt's grandson and a playmate, 11, shot by a 22 caliber rifle at the latter's home in Edgemont, Delaware County. Coroner W J Rushong identified the deceased as Lewis Hutchinson Hutchinson, son of Ardmore residents, pronounced dead at Bryn Mawr Hospital after a through-and-through wound.
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Philadelphia
Jann
Aciudd Willan Donner Roudt
Cot
Elliot Roosevelt
Loosevelt
Wasmate
Loday
Montgomer
W. J. Rushong
Copener Mushong
Lewis Hutchinson
Ardmore
Roosevelt
Elanbeth Downer Wineor
Edgemont
Delaware County
Mushong
Lewis
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