Allied Planes Smash Jap Strongholds in Pacific Action
Allied air forces hammered Japanese held positions and shipping across New Britain New Guinea and nearby areas. Medium bombers hit a 10,000 ton cargo ship off Cape Vandenbosch and damaged others, while heavy bombers struck Belraois Island near Madang and Amboina causing fires and direct hits. Multiple missions near Rabaul Langgoer and Gazelle Peninsula added further pressure.
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Allied
Australia
New Britain
New Guinea
Allied High Command
Cape Vandenbosch
Dutch New Guinea
Ikaimana
Gazelle Peninsula
Rabaul
Madang
Astrolab Bay
Lag
Belrao Island
Amboina
Miners Reject Joint Government Intervention Proposal
New York March 20 The United Mine Workers voted down a proposal from the Southern Coal Producers Association to submit disputes over wages to the government. Miners say they can reach an agreement without interference while operators consider independent action. A wage demand of 3 per day for about 450,000 workers remains central to talks on a new Whee contract.
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New York
United Mine Workers of America Tonight
Southern Coal Producers Association
T Hat
Edward R. Burke
Southern
Ming
John O'Leary
United Mine Workers
UMW
Isl
Charles O'Neill
White House
Washington
Operitera
Miner
Primary Election To Be Held Here Tomorrow
The primary for city council nominations is set for tomorrow between morning hours. Unopposed candidate Otto Krieg will run. Voting sites include Wrestward Bristol hotel lobby State and Mahn streets, Lewis and Clark county courthouse basement, Eagles hall 3c South Main Street, Grandon hotel lobby Sixth avenue Warren street, Elite Center Neill Benton and Park avenues, N P passenger depot Helena and Railroad avenues, and the garage on Haleigh street behind the Seventh ward fire station.
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Otto Krieg
Conetna
Wrestward
Bristol
State and
Mahn Streets
Second Ward
Lewis and Clark County Courthousra
Spyird
Main Street
Eagles Hall
Fourth Ward
Grandon
Sixth Avenue
Warren Street
Fifth Ward
Elite Center
Neill, Benton and Park Avenues
Sixth Ward
N. P
Helena and Railroad Avenes
Seventh Ward
Haleigh Street
Weather in Helena By U S Leather Borers Newhat
Weather report for Helena from U S Leather Borers notes unclear conditions. Readers are advised to seek updated local forecasts for accurate temperatures and precipitation chances.
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Helena
U. 8
Newhat
Middle Westerners Brace for Ohio River Flood
Corydon Indiana March 20 -- rising Ohio River waters claimed two lives as bodies of Clarence Gonterman and Roy Maauck were found in the Gonterman home. Portsmouth watched the river climb toward a critical crest while a five mile floodwall protected Ironton. Meteorologist J Cecil Alter forecast crests near 61 to 65 feet at Cincinnati with several hundred families evacuated from southern Indiana lowlands.
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Corydon
Ind
Indiana
Clarence Gonterman
Roy Maauck
Gonterman
Portsmouth
Ohio
U. S
J. Cecil Alter
Cincinnati
Ironton
Alter
Ohio River
President Roosevelt cancels meeting with labor leaders
President Roosevelt postponed an engagement with labor leaders protesting the war labor board's use of the Little Steel Formula in water rate rulings due to a slight cold. The AFL CIO and railway brotherhood representatives agreed to delay the call until early next week. A secretary said the president had the beginnings of a head cold and should rest over the weekend.
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Washington
Roosevelt
War Labor Board
Victory Board
AFL
CIO
Renowned City of Flint Sunk by Axis
Washington reports the City of Flint, a famed freighter long linked to wartime controversy, was torpedoed in the mid Atlantic last January. Seventeen of sixty five crew died, survivors endured three days in lifeboats, and the vessel carried contraband cargo as a Nazi prize crew warned its captain before sinking.
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Flint
Axis
Washington
City of Flint
Navy
Mint
Buitain
J. A. Guinard
Fire Chief Dies While Saving Others at Inferno
In St Louis on March 20 Fire Chief Joseph W Morgan was killed as a five story brick factory collapsed while he ordered men to safety. Nine firefighters were injured as the structure gave way. Morgan, warned of swaying walls, stood on a second floor fire escape urging abandonment just before the building caved in. The factory housed Goodwill Industries.
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St. Louis
Joseph W. Morgan
Morgan
Explosive blast at Air Reduction plant in Dorchester
Terrific explosion in Dorchester at the Air Reduction Sales plant, two story gun factory engaged in war production. Sparks from a faulty acetylene tank damaged a valve and triggered the fire, with oxygen tanks hurled into the air and a house hit. Damage estimated at $250,000 to $300,000. many workers outside for lunch, about twenty inside escaped uninjured.
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Boston
I N Ruune
Dorchester
Chester Delbridge
Tle
Yellea
Joseph MckKinnon
Montana Woman 112 Dies At Home In Poison
Tanise Finley a Sells member aged claimed 212 years, died at her home east of the Mission mountains near Poison. Born August 1, 1820 she lived in Bitter Root valley when Father DeSmet arrived to found St Marys mission. Married four times, widowed by battles with Blackfeet and a drowning husband last year. Interpreted for her son BIN, who cared for her. funeral at local Catholic church.
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Tanise Finley
Hee Voujin
Misesion Mountains
Err
Finley
Sells
Bitter Hoot Valley
DeSmet
St. Ovis
Bin
Hfer
Bill
Wurtle Jake
Churchill to Speak Today Hint of War Plans Expected
London March 21 Prime Minister Churchill to address the nation by radio around 9 p m today. The hour long broadcast likely outlines wartime plans and duties for Britons as Allied strategy moves toward a possible invasion of Europe. Churchill will speak after recent Casablanca and Cairo talks and amid tense Allied war plans.
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Churchill
London
Midig
Salam
Wsuier Midevening
Ime Arena
Italy
Anthony Eden
United States
Wyitalu
French Patriots Driven From Hills As Supplies Run Low
Reports from the Swiss frontier say French patriots fled the Naute Savoie hills due to hunger and lack of arms while some claimed insurgents numbering up to 7,000 were organized and awaiting a moment to strike Nazi forces. Unconfirmed dispatches placed resistance centers in Heuto Savoie or Avergon amid Allied invasion hopes.
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Switzerland
Naute Savoie
Europe
France
Heuto Savoie
Avergon
Montana Tax Collections Pass Ten Million Mark
Montana income tax receipts rose to 10 336 940 late yesterday afternoon at the Helena office as additional returns were received. Commissioner Lewia Penwell said collections may surpass 50 800 000 after final calculations and noted last year’s amount at this time was 5 578 912 07.
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Montana
Helens
Lewia Penwell
Internal Revenue
Aiatad
Pogwell
Soviets Report Heavy Fighting Across Donets Front
London dispatch says Soviet troops along the Donets near Kharkov repelled ceaseless German assaults, killed many and destroyed tanks, while gains were claimed south of Lake Smolensk. Reports detail clashes near Kharkov and Chuguyev, with casualties and halted German advances, amid broader Soviet progress on multiple fronts.
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James A
Long London
Donets
Kharkov
Moscow
Red Army
Lake
Smolensk
Cliguev
Khatrieor
Chin
Chibnvid
Chuguev
Tower Bank
Wonety
Savsk
Wharkay
Marsal Tinshento
Lake Then
Ulan
Vyazina Smolensk
Sewer Gas Blast Shuts Downtown Indianapolis
A sewer gas explosion in downtown Indianapolis caused widespread darkness and shattered windows but no casualties. Power lines failed and a master transformer burst, plunging the area into outage as theaters and signals went dark and hotels reported tremors.
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Pia
Ghinderang
Umites
Indianapoli
Indianapolis Paneer and Light Company
Antistrike Move Postpones Coal Walkout
Washington March 20 The passage notes congressmen from both parties expect swift legislation to ban strikes during the current coal contract talks led by Jon L. Lew and Bitumino. Rep Moth said a war case bill is ready to deploy if needed, while Rep Marth cautioned that a strike now would prompt corrective action. Officials say miners may continue working past April 1 if operators agree to retroactive provisions from the new agreement.
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Washington
Marely
Jon L. Lew
Bitumino
Representative Moth
R-Orr
House
Marth Anserted
Yank Parachutists Open Way for Africa Campaign
A historical report describes Yank parachutists leading an African campaign with American airborne units in a November operation. The piece notes demobilization before launch, the zero hour signal, and a relay of radio and telegram communications from Gene Easen-Hrawm’s base as troops prepared for the long journey.
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Africa
Luion
Saeday
Hintu Aetion
Northfrien
Llowt dl
Halle
Denliant
Sid Lorlay PLC
Tient
Tien Aire
Anti
England
Aftiewrs
Tad
Tisk Wasasner
Americans Bomb Japanese Positions in West Pacific Raid
Allied air forces struck Japanese bases in the west Pacific, destroying fortifications and aircraft. Liberator heavy bombers and escort fighters conducted multiple missions, while Wildcat fighters harassed posts in New Georgia and Bougainville areas. reports noted fighter actions and warnings issued from, and prior to, the enemy’s defenses.
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Washington
Mare
Alenartans Command
Navy
Lyvary
Mindell
Sowa Parifus
Abunda
New Georgia
Equipment Is Rushed to Front Lines
North Africa front quieted by rains and dust storms as Patton's American divisions tighten holds on Gafsa and Guetar near the Mareth line. Rommel may be squeezed between Allied moves from the east coast while both sides prepare for a decisive push. Allied and Axis forces report limited gains amid weather delays as the Tunisian campaign nears a potentially decisive phase.
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Daniel DE Luce
Anicd
North Africa
Patton
Gafsawu HS Guetar
Lita
Erwin Romimel
Att Frees
Marthern
Algiers
Fuenet
Gan
Henri Chaud
Amearivina
Gafsa
Mldin
War mood grows as spring nears amid WWII tension
The report, attributed to Associated Press, describes rising tension in a world at war as winter ends and spring approaches. It notes grand strategic actions, Allied hopes, and German resistance, with commentary on ongoing campaigns and potential pivotal moves expected soon.
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Associated Press
Milind
Kassie
Booklet on Gardens Is Ready for Helena Residents
Gardeners in Helena can obtain a booklet from the department of word culture to plan food requirements under rationing. Mr Manes tor said the booklet will aid residents of the Holes area in preparing for future shortages and in coordinating with Make Manafield, representing western Montana district in Congress.
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Helena
Department of Word Culture
Congress
Montana
Holes
Manestor
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