Union laws may stand in way of proper defenses
A June NEA Service dispatch reviews US defense plans as President Roosevelt seeks 1.63 billion in new spending. It warns half the funds would go to labor and not to ships, noting shipyard production will lag six months. The piece argues for a robust fleet, a mobilized army with adequate gear, and fully organized forces to deter totalitarian threats in the Western Hemisphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army and Mary
Mont Merions
Santo
Lehar
W P.A
G.c.c
Thera
Army Industrial College Anys
War Production Struggles Push For Expanded Mills
A 1942 rush to convert industry for war faces material shortages and labor bottlenecks. Leaders urge a civilian coordinated defense council, universal part-time and full-time work, and accelerated plant expansion to meet demands for metal, rubber, glass, and aerospace components.
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Teant
Weet
Autor
Aoe
Legislation to Bar Excess War Profits Planned Next Year
United States lawmakers and officials on Capitol Hill debated new measures to curb excess war profits while planning for expanded defense funding. The White House and War Department considered additional wartime appropriations of up to 1.0 billion dollars should France falter, with Senate and House actions anticipated as Hitler’s advances prompted calls for broader aid and aircraft production for Europe.
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Capitol Hill
Congress
Puria
White House
War Department
Snyder
House
Hitler
Poland
Norway
Holland
Belgium
France
England
Brazil
Brasil
Parla
Roosevelt
Army
Navy
Northrop
Army Air Corps
Allien
Personal notices from Harvey Hotel include visitors
Numerous names of visitors at the Harvey Hotel are listed, including W Thompson of Emigrant, Jeannette Hankin of Minot, Dole Barrowa, La Vaune Harris, John Catlenan, and Shere staying guests. Also noted are Registra tions at the Placer and visits by Mr and Mrs Tony Rachi of Roundup, and Mildred Hunt with Nora Harber. Major and Mrs James A. Drake host two guests.
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En Jenson
Great
John Catlenan
Wall Creek
Shere
Harvey. Ee
Edgar Fredland
Chinook
Montana
Manone
Wis
Yeaterday
British Liner Sunk by Germany Off Ireland Coast
The Carinthia became the second British armed merchant cruiser sunk since the war began after a German pocket battleship Cantacuzene attack off Ireland. Reports also note British bombing successes in France and northwest Germany with heavy strikes on railheads, airfields, and troop concentrations. Royal Air Force claims 17 German planes destroyed, 12 British planes mined, and substantial damage to Abbeyville and Wirsan rail areas. The War Office denied Windsor’s retirement report and discussed aging limits and mobilization plans. Navy strength emphasized with more than 50 armed merchant cruisers and 1,500 minor warships added. French, Polish, Norwegian, and Dutch navies aiding Allied fleets.
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Coet
Ireland
Carinthia
Abbevilla
Royal Air Forca
Tavand
Wirsan
Abbeyille
War Office
Duta of
Windsor
Als
Duchess of Windpor Ie
Cap d'Antibo
Duke ‘Wan Matton
Sotwa
Britain
Pollan
Norworlay
Royal Navy
Arthur Cline Reelected President Of Montene Laundry Owners
Arthur Cline of Billings was reelected President of the Montana Laundry Owners and Dry Cleaners Association at the two day convention in Butte. Gabriel Jaccar of Butte was named vice president and H W Saundere of Bozeman was chosen sergeant at arms. Directors named include F C Cline, Joe Tagen, and Don Hogan.
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Butte
Arthur Cline
Billings
Montene Laundry Owners and Dry Cleaners Association
Karl Tope
Haloua Way
Gabriel Jaccar
H.W. Saundere
Bozerman
F.C. Cline
Joe Tagen
Missoula
Don Hogan
Lewistown
Film Schedule Promises Classic Features and Star Lineup
The page previews a mixed bill of legacy films and companion shorts featuring stars like Joan Crawford and John Wayne. Highlights include Goregeous drama and light comedies with appearances by Melvyn Bourlsn and Alice Faye, plus a Saturday finale showcasing vintage musical numbers and celebrity pairings across multiple venues.
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Blaris Todas
Clark Gebie
Joan Crawford
Garnowe Cargo
Tan Hunter
Gampanion
Aslerring Lacie
James Bilixon
Latkel March
Tine
Philippines
Wntd
Pelday
Arivat
Mentar Mane Muddanna
Melvyn Bourlsn
Jk 'Flocian
Robert Young
Helen
Eight Inches Snow Falls on McDonald Pass in Storm
Snow blanketed McDonald Pass as the region faced a heavy storm bringing eight inches of new accumulation. Montana stations logged varied totals with Helena reporting near record precipitations and towns like Tawistown and Havre recording significant rain and snow mixed totals. A weather snapshot noted only one station reached above 80 degrees with Williston and Havre among the lighter readings. Ottawa warned against repeating German radio claims. The U S House Judiciary Committee reported in favor of the Batch bill to curb political activity by state employees funded by federal money.
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Belnghy
Newely
Helena
Excens
Tawistown
Miles City
Wilston D
Suntaccomme State Moe
Montana
Helen Minhrum
Washington
House Judiciary Committee
Court sheriff seeks legislative post in state race
Court Sheriff Bharti, a well known Canyon Ferry native and son of former county official, led for the legislature from Lewis and Clark and attended Montana State College at Bozeman where he earned a degree. He is married with three Helena school children, including son Van employed at Boeing in Seattle. Bharti, born in Canyon Ferry, lost his father in 1992 and is survived by a widow residing in Helena.
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Court Bheritt
Caoyon Ferry
Lewis and Clark i
Montana State College
Bozeman
Hin Degras
Helena
Van
Boeing Airplane
Seattle
Wash
Bharttt
Court Shariff
Canyon Ferry
Wen
Tage Moe
Helens
White Sulphur Springs
Lewis and Clark County
Sheriff, Jr
Snow
Commanded by Littleton and Calo in Elvisian corps
United States cavalry officer and son of Rainbow division WWI commander assumes command of the Colorado Wyoming division of the Elvisian Conservation corps. Widow of a union picket shot and killed on May 21 at a highway underpass files $5,000 damages suit against A Horner of Denver, project constructor.
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Conmandd Littleton
Calo
le Col, Pearson, Menoner
United States Cavalry
Rainbow Division
Colorado-Wyoming
Elvisian Conservation Corps
Denver
Plate Highway
A. Horner
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NEA
Service Miliary
Wester
Marlow
Sereena
Army and Navy Board
Thin Amalier Board
All Forces
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Chicago
Eivilien
Dave
Gradtats
Milwaukee
Jone
Margaret Tt. Bosthert
Mary Ane Weldinger
Hallanting, Bent
Barquatte University
Clark Gable
Ha Marlow
Guellie Bell
James Elson
Eddy Cafe
New England
Corr Cafe
Maryland
le Financiere
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Bauth Maln
Chuck” Morgans Orchestra
Clancy
Pw Sparen Archive
International Association of Chiefs of
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Jesse H. Jones
United States Chamber of Commerce
John J. Pershing
United States
Arma
Holac
Hardin
Dole Barrowa
Warren Drake
Marlon Militacy Academy
Indiana
Nias Bernice I. den
Alabama State
James A. Drake
Helen Agale
Droq CO
Sia
Evita
Sngteme
New York
Rio
Alter Fays
Andy Devine
Fred MacMurray
Richard Greene
Brends Joyce
Rio Theater
Florence Rive
Kent Taylor
Germany
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Nan Eple
Peto Lorre
Pesl Lukas
Weres Pratiaui
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Lucille Ball
James Ellison
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Tina, Sone
Gaye
Alice Faye
Reed MacKurrty
Fiorencn Ace
Ment Taylors
Wednendey Jay
Tam Brown
Tridaz
Baterdar
Bade Ounior
Lithie Momneres
Cennar Ramera
Lusk
Reon
John Garkiela
Ann Sheildan
Pat O'Brien
John ‘Shelbeck
Atte
G. Robinson
M'Donald Pass
Ottawa
Canadian Pressj
Mountad Police
Jesse Santos
Naw Taek Ito
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