Airman Tells Of Crash In Iceland
Reykjavik May 6 survivor Staff Sgt George A Bisel recounts the crash that killed Lieut Gen Frank M Andrews and 18 others. He says the craft struck a mountain at 4 15 pm in 40 foot visibility, turret torn from the plane, he was buried for 26 hours before rescue, and the crew faced bad landings and limited radio contact.
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Reykjavik
Iceland
Frank M. Andrews
Severn Peninsulas
George A. Bisel
Bisel
Masel
Aldraws
Mort
Atlantic
Cantala
England
Efsel
Africa
Fso Naranche Dies In Action on African Battlefield
Former Rucket high school and Mentana athlete Fso Naranche was killed in action in North Africa. His death was confirmed by the War Department to relatives. the message withheld fuller details. Naranche, a diver, played for Cycre next game in San Francisco Jam 2, and previously trained in Montana with his mother and other relatives listed. His wife, a Hollywood shipyard worker, resides at 387 Bronson Avenue.
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Athe
May Tay Darent
Natanehe
Rucket High School
Mentana Bute
San Francisco
Naranche
Spanish Morocco
Bronson Avenue
Hollywood
Montana
Polish Government Ruled by Germans, Soviet Says
Andrei Vishniak deputy foreign affairs official claims the Polish government in exile is under pro German influence. He asserts Polish officials and media spread false statements about Russia while Moscow defends its policy and relations with the Polish leadership.
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Lennon
Moscow
Andrei J. Vishniak
Russia
Vishinski
Two New Projects Authorized By War Chiefs
The War Department announced authorization of two addition construction projects at Army Air Forces installations. One near Pennington County, D. D., costing over 33 million dollars under Fort Weck district supervision. The other in Danger County, Colorado, estimated at about 3 million dollars under Tener district supervision.
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War Department
Army Air Forces
Pennington County
D. D
Fort Weck
Mont
Danger County
Colorado
Tener
Allied Drive in North Africa Advances Toward Tunis
Allied headquarters report a major push in North Africa with American and British troops breaking through near Bizerte and Tunis. Massicault falls 15 miles from Tunis as assaults push to seize control of key positions east of the Gulf of Tunis. Air power devastates Axis airfields. several enemy aircraft destroyed while Allied ships and ground forces rapidly press the offensive ahead of a broader invasion plan.
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Bagke
Bizerte
Tunis
Tront
Uzerie
Yyville
Gulf of Trois
Soviets Repulse Five Axis Counterattacks in Caucasus Push
London reports on May 7 that Soviet troops repelled five Axis counterattacks near Novorossiysk and in the Caucasus. The night communique says about 1,500 Germans killed near Nandtorhand, with near 2,000 killed in two days as Soviet gains widen. Russian forces push toward Novo Roseisk, severing escape routes and targeting German rear lines and supply trains.
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Novorpassis
Caucasus
Moscow
Ofen
Nandtorhand
Red Army
Novoroseisk
Etfort
Kuban
Nebersdingeveking
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Novotossiek
Ian penmmswWa
Cri- Wes
Chinese Half Enemy Attacks Upon Vital Food Region
Chungking May 6 Chinese commander said Japan would launch a major spring offensive against central China and southeast provinces. The attack was described as a severe push with aims to break Chinese defenses, while Tokyo broadcast warnings and Lao-tse propaganda hailed a vow to strike back.
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Pfam
China
Manila
Hideko Tojo
Giraud Outlines Allied European Invasion Plan
General Giraud told journalist Jacques Villesolin that Axis forces must attack Europa from the North Sea Channel and from the Mediterranean while pressing on the Russian front. He forecast Axis defeat in Africa by month’s end and praised British and American forces as increasingly capable in the European theater.
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Alay
Europa
North Sea
Wienri Honere Giraud
Jacques Villesolin
Frenteh
Algiers
Africa
Europe
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Cirar
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Agib
Mediterranean
Measure on Office of Civilian Supply Set Back
Washington May strong opposition developed today to legislation on civilian supply. The Senate delayed a vote as Minority Leader McNary and a group of senators said they would fight to prevent passage.
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Office of Civilian Supply
Washington
Senate
McNary
Ore
Pranaga
Federal Employes To Benefit By Wages Measure
The measure would renew pay increases mandated when the 8 hour week was set in government service. It would apply to most federal workers except postal employees, Army and Navy yard staff, printers, engravers, and certain heads or headquarters, with Congress and agency heads excluded. The bill awaits presidential signature.
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Wasuinesan Alogue
Legion of Government
Tous
White House
Wake Board
Congress
Nation urged to buy more bonds despite drive
New York May 6 William M Robbins chairmen of the treasury war finance committee told the Intervals session of the National Association at Mutual Savings Banks that the money needed to wage war is the money that is burning and hate by Mr Palmerson's pants pocket Though the April war bond drive was over subscribed by five billion dollars, the speaker warned that the massive figures do not reflect full mobilization and that the effort remains partial and incomplete.
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U. S
Pamerson
William M. Robbins
Treasury
War Finance Committee
National Association At Mutual Savings Banks
Esven
Rabe King
Weather in Helena by US Weather Service
Continued cool Friday with scattered showers around Helena. NoreAn La ee weather notes show unsettled conditions across the region with cool temperatures and light rain possible throughout the day.
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Helena
Butte Boy Crosses Sea Under Fire To Get Into Army
Qunaha Neb May 6 A 12 year old hitchhiker from Butte Montana sets out to join the U S army by crossing the sea. He claimed to have served with Canadian forces and to have sailed under a ship’s crew disguise. He was questioned by authorities who noted he wired for money and insisted he was in the United States.
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Army
Qunaha
Neb
Itr Butte
Mont
England
Croatia Engineers
Hmself
Meg Hankey
Ouitha Volice Ater
Earl Hieber
Hind Lean Ming
T. Mat
Archang Cemenrtis
Buttes
Ander
Mankey
Federictag
Fieiaty
Ontalin
Tadkes
Pratetivothar
United States
Victory Ship Honors Memory of Famed Coach Knute Rockne
May 6 report notes Liberty ship christening in Richmond yard No. with Knute Rockne memory honored by former teammates and players. Ship sponsor Miss Joan Khaw, 17, daughter of coach JL Tucky Shaw of Santa Clara. Stanford coach March mont Selhwartz and San Francisco classmate Kenne Mite patrick attended the ceremony.
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Marchmont Selhwartz
Stanford
Rockin
Kenne Mitepatrick
San Francisco
The
Brown Asks Press To Help U S Women on Prices
Administrator Prentiss M Brown appeals nations newspapers to inform the public about the maximum food prices effective next Monday. Cranston Williams of the AP says newspapers are essential to get price details to consumers before shopping. The plan aims to place one price in shoppers’ baskets starting Monday.
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Press
U. S
OPA
Prentiss M. Brown
Cranston Williams
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Willams
Conaumear
Legion Chief Criticizes Home Front Over Optimism
Indianapolis May article reports American Legion National Commander Roane Waring urging workers to sustain effort and loyalty. He criticizes public optimism as slowing production, cites wartime pressures on the Panama line, coal miners, and defenses while calling for vigilance and continued sacrifice.
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Waring
Indianapolis
Rome
Roane Waring
American Legion
Pablic
Lemon Ehieft
America
Bose
John Taduowla
Panama Oand
Africa
Helena Scouts Honored for War Service and Badges
Executive Bradford J. Datson praised Helena Scouts and Cubs for wartime service projects funded by Seance, presenting final class badges at St Helens School. Bronze donors included Badie Krank and Deer Gray at Troy, with second class and merit badges awarded across troops 101 to 114, led by Troop committees and Master Vernon Hyder. The event featured a court of honor and a speech demonstration as part of boy scout camp activities.
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van Work
Bradford J. Datson
Victory Service
District Court of
Banor
Charles Lue
Fee
Eddie Frank
Vat McLatchy
Tran
Pat Welly
Vernon Hyder
Court of Honor
Boy Scout
Windsors May Visit U. S. Next Week
The Duke and Duchess of Windsor are slated to arrive in New York for an extended visit next Sunday. Rumors of a Waldorf Astoria stay circulated, but confirmations from hotel and lab or management offices were not obtained.
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New York
Windsor
New York Emerald- Tribune
Waldorf~ Astoria
Dias
Postwar Road Plan Urged by Robinson as Nation’s Path
Robinson urged a vast postwar road program totaling 15 to 25 billion dollars over five years. He called highways essential to prosperity and national defense, arguing all regions must participate and that spending would drive employment and economic growth.
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Repo Ad
Robinson
Vial
Ana
Assavkats Robbwson
Helena Opens New Black Dirt Pit for Gardeners
Helena announces a temporary dirt pit on Highway 14 near the city water department for gardeners. The sandier soil will be used for development and planting projects in Helena, with a public loading day Sunday and residents invited to take dirt as it becomes available. Mayor Teytin notes strong local interest and aims to have the pit ready for summer use.
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Helena
Titse Poe
Mayer Dick Hugtin
Nadaamaunesh
Maaiteipat Golf Rourne
Ilshayay No
Rimind Road
Tmioneor Park
Tlolena
Rily
Read Hoss
Teytin
New Pay Go Tax Battle Opens in Treasury Plan
Opening a new fight over pay as you go tax the Treasury urged that taxpayers will bear most of newly imposed taxes while those with large incomes deserve a larger abatement of 1942 taxes. Randolph Pani the Treasury general counsel argued this as Senate finance hearings opened with a narrow House margin on the plan.
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Warhington
Treasury
Randolph Pani
Transury
Senate Fluancs
Ruams-Carlson
Treasucy
OPA Sets Milk Sale Rules for Helena Region Revisions
The OPA announced new ceilings on fluid milk prices for Montana districts 1 2 and 3 with Helena region expansion. New wholesale and retail caps cover butterfat content glass and paper container sales and bulk milk in districts one two and three including East Helena Seeley Lake Anaconda and Miles City.
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OPA
Helena
Denver
Montina
Regional
Office of Price Administration
Whateae
Montana
East Uelena
Distal
Helenk
Seeley Lake
Aniconda
Nitle
Great Talis
Miles Halts
Mio
U. S. Loses Vessel To Japs In Pacific War Report
Allied Headquarters in Australia reports Japanese submarines sunk a medium American ship off the east coast of Australia. The crew survived after two torpedoes struck the hull and the ship sank within a hour. One Allied ship was torpedoed, plus several Australian, a Norwegian freighters were sunk in the same area.
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Allied
Australia
Amoerien
Aus
Trebostis
O. G. C. Endstrum
Alupeda
Calif
Ian
Theo Srpall
Dont Eat Me Shark Says U S Sailor Don t Taste Good
A navy report from Washington May 6 describes a shark repellent substance called shark repellent developed at Woods Hole Massachusetts. In experiments off Florida waters hungry sharks refused bait when small quantities of the repellent were suspended nearby, offering potential value to navy and merchant marines crews.
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U.S
Washington
Navy
Rene
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Mase
Acean
Florida
Guayaquil
Ecuador
iWMC Considers 48 Hour Work Week for U S
Washington May 6 7 The air manpower commission studies the possibility of a nationwide 48 hour work week but has not decided yet Officials said today. So far the 48 hour week applies to 39 labor short areas and to steel lumbering and nonferrous metals mining industries nationwide. Most businesses are bound by law or agreements to pay overtime. Local trade and service firms are principal exceptions.
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Air Manpower Commission Fs
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