Wartime Plan Drafted by Montanans Inc
Montanans, Inc. adjourned from a two day convention with a plan to maintain Montana's natural resources and industries and to develop postwar advantages. The group allied with the Nations Committee for Economic Development and named A. T. Peterson of Helena and Billings as state unit chair. Officers and regional directors were re elected, with Bechester of Chicago detailing regional duties and Washington support.
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Montanans, Inc
Nations Committee For Economic Development
A.T. Peterson
Helena
Billings
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapoli
Peterson
James J. Flaherty
Great Fills
A. T. Hibbard
William G. Ferguson
Whitefish
Liureetore
Desterel
FP. G. Neville
Vlentywood
T. J. Howking
Glasgow
Ey Nelson
Choteau
Lunstrum
Kallspell
Mmetreta
Olsson
Ronan
James 1. Rowe
Trutte
Dean Chaffin
Bozuman
Eduard Farriott
Livingston
Great Falls
W. C. Huspand
Harlowton
Mistriet
A. T Peterson
Aillings
Rawtell
Miles City
Paul Hagen
Glendive
Montitna
Walter H. Bechester
Cnicago
Regiontl Chi
CED
Washington
BD. Ge
French Depose Bey Of Tunis To Madagascar Isle
Gen Ilenr Giraud reports the removal of Tunis bey Alelors Sidi Mohammed Al Monasaf, said to be sent to Madagascar with 25 wives. Juin's communique says Sidi Lamine, a distant relative, will succeed him in the Tunisian throne.
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Tunis
Madagascar
Isle
Alelors
Sidi Mohammed al Monasaf
Te Bey
Ilenr Giraud
Tunisia
Indian Ocean
Juin
Sidi Lamine
Reader
Bombing Kiel by U S Planes Sets Accuracy Mark
A U S Army announces that a daylight raid on Kiel, Germany, yesterday by medium and heavy bombers from a United States base near Tefinin, May 15, achieved the most accurate bombing on a naval base yet. The U-boat spawning ground and three other targets were struck, with post raid measurements indicating high precision in hitting dwellings around the targets.
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United States
Tefinin
Kiel
U. S. Army
Ile
Capt. Goeller Named To Command Glasgow Airbase
The announcement from Great Falls base headquarters confirms Capt. Howard M. Goeller will assume command of the army air base at Glasgow succeeding Capt. Ver non A. Wall. Goeller, formerly of Columbus Indiana, comes as Wall returns to Great Falls as intelligence officer.
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Goeller
Glasgow
Iiveat Falls
Howard M. Goeller
Vernon A. Wall
Glaycow
Great Falls
Mir
Colmbus
Ind
Lent
Winifred F. Hobbs
Toledo
Ohio
Wall Returna
Great Falla
da Hame
Roanoke
CIO Board Charges Lewis Harms Labor Position
The CIO executive board urged wage adjustments for United Mine Workers and accused John S. Lewis of jeopardizing their demands by courting industry influence. The board adopted two resolutions after a wartime policy meeting, asserting internal actions align with labor goals and condemning persona politics.
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Cleveland
CIO
United Mine Workers
John S. Lewis
Cemindindeyeselief
Howls
Evra CT Niest
Dub Bo Lewin
CTO
Republicans Claim Strength to Pass Tax Measure
Republicans assert enough support to advance a contested tax bill as House members push modified plans amid Senate-Democrat clashes. Widespread expectations hinge on political maneuvering and potential concessions to curb personal levies before joint action.
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Wathtaangston
House
Wepublicanas
Havoervelta Gerd
Severa Deine
Senate
Heather Bai
Lyon
Iset
Jaws Prepare for Defeat on Attu Battle Now Through Fifth Day
Weather hampers American drive to wipe out Japanese positions on Attu as the battle enters its fifth day. Officials offered no new details on progress, while German broadcasts echoed Japanese worries about defeat and civilian preparations.
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Jaws
Attu
Washington
Attu Intial
Aleutians
Knox
Kome
Sige
Hich
Hag
Axta
Henetul Sanaa Atak
Ap Derlapide
Pdd
Dain
AL Nn
U S Bombers Hit Emden Base In Heavy Raid
London May 15 Amid a large daylight precision bombing raid, American heavy bombers struck the Emden naval base and surrounding harbor area. Aerial defenses failed to stop the flotilla of fires as incendiaries and explosives blanketed the target despite German attempts to break up the raids with smokescreens.
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Gladwin Hill
London
Naval
Emden
Shirk
Mden
Thois
Emdyn
Americins Lonelux
Ram DU
Wen
Anmovien
Giv
Iitelligenes
Torey
Germany
Motorists May Renew Ration Books Through Mail
Motorists will be allowed to renew their gasoline ration books by mail. Renewals for motorcycles will be handled by mail except in eastern states. New ration books expire around June 22, with renewal application forms planned for distribution to service stations.
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Washington
Amy
Math Xeopt
Cal
Three New Features Added by Helena Independent
The Helena Independent adds a Sunday cross word puzzle page and a popular daily puzzle feature to its Sunday comic supplement. A well prepared war nation arachnis feature is included, noting the service’s recent availability to American newspapers.
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Helena
Biren Manny
Nepatar Balf
Covite
Elilideen
Independent
Arachn
Chinook District Man Shot and Serious Wounding
May 13. Authorities investigate the mysterious shooting of Merley I rmon, 22, in a sarigua condition with an abdominal wound. Sheriff CY Reser said Irmon reported hearing a noise near his home two miles west of here and found himself shot by an unknown intruder. Irmon tried to get his own rifle and fired three or four shots at his attacker.
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Merley Lrmon
Heriff CY
Reser
Haremon
Here
Tut
Tirmon
Fromberg Marine Distinguishes Himself in Fight
Washington May 15 The Marine Corps commended Lawrence H. Tietz 23 Fromberg Montana and five other marines for devotion to duty during a fierce battle along the Manitokan river in the Amtomons fist October 8 They were attacked surrounded and subjected to heavy enemy fire but refused to yield their positions Private Nols and others were also cited for valor in the action
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Washington
Lawrence II
Tietz
Fromberg
Monl
Wis
Marine Corps
Midqatkan
Nols
Axis War Prisoners Used for Work in Levee District
United States army disclosed Axis prisoners of war were used for emergency flood relief along a river in Missouri. Prisoners worked voluntarily on levee maintenance, aiding about 1,000 acres of farmland under a federal foundation. Milton May 16 news item notes a separate fire incident with fatalities and injuries.
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Levee
St Lowin
May
United States Army
Adastasipnd
Hie
Genesteve
Japs Hurl Hundred Planes at New Guinea Positions
Allied forces report Japanese air assault across New Guinea with more than 200 planes attacking coastal positions. US and Australian units defend as dives bombers strike at Dobdaadina village and surrounding airfields, while Allied ground troops counterattack amid reports of supply cuts and reinforced links to Torres Straits.
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New Guinea
Ty Vrs
Australia
Dobdabioa
Altes
Unear
Mahott nQfes
Salamien
Wan
Nase
Salaun
Lae
Sulamyta
Hatch
Aled
Froopy
Tornado Strikes Fort Riley District
Omaha dispatch reports a tornado hit Fort Riley district shortly after 3 pm causing extensive damage and injuring 26 people, five of them severely. The Seventh Services Command estimated property damage at 179,000 dollars.
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Fort Riley
Omaha
Seventh Services Command
Weather in Helena Warmer Sunday With Frost
The U R Weather Bureau reports warmer conditions for Helena on Sunday with frost expected early Sunday morning. The forecast indicates rising temperatures later in the day as skies clear and light winds prevail.
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Weather
Helena
U. R
Weather Bureau
Realities of War Close On Italian Heartland in Allied Bombings
Allied air power from North Africa pounds Mussolini’s empire with medium bombers striking Sardinia and northeast ports. Bombers hit Otoria, Calasetta, Pont Romane, and Tavada base areas as shipping and port facilities suffer, while Eisenhower’s communique omits landings for the first time in months.
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Avied
Novelty
Africa
Tualy Godays
Mussolinii
Mediterranean
ChineseceMa
Sardinia
Hie
Otoia
Wees Chenly Field
Mpehero
Porte Torres
Calasettay Pate
Pont Romane
Vinsanta
Sardine
Cigthiri
Youthern
Somlinda
North Africa
Lyight DD. Eisenhower
Robert Young Named As President Of Water Works Body
Robert Young was elected president of the water works board at the annual meeting in Wardin. A. Bo Hrath of Wines and Hy Ay Jroote of Helena were named officers, with Eugene Carroll of Watley and John Wall of Mort Shaw receiving recognition for years of service.
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Robert Young
of Water Works Body
Baines
Meera
Momntinn
Vamorten Wale
Wardin
A. Bo
Helena
Orenambors
John Wall
Mort Shaw
Eugene Carroll
Watley
George Wy Puller
Republican Says WPA Philosophy Used in War Program
Washington May 10 A Republican committee member charged that the administration uses a WPA like spend and expand policy for the war program. He claimed the aim is to aid farmers and food processors, arguing the approach is coercive and wasteful. The remarks tied WPA philosophy to national mobilization and wartime spending.
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Washington
Witter Cie
Vin
Ohana
National Republica
Soviet Air Drive Costs Foe 111 Planes in 3 Days
Soviet air campaign claims heavy losses for the foe with 111 planes reported down in three days. Attacks target western and southern fronts. ground blows and air raids cited as crippling blows to enemy air power amid escalating wartime pressures.
Two Montana Men Prisoners In Enemy Camps Reported
Montana figures George W. Warr and A. Manel, both identified by parentage and residence, are listed among soldiers reported missing or held as prisoners in enemy camps as the war department tallies names. The notes indicate the uncertainty of their status amid wartime reports from Anverieatt and surrounding areas.
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Montana
UPI
Anverieatt
Aupan
George W. Warr
Eri M. Marr
Yollowglone Avenue
Tillingly
Seldann A. Manel
Evia. Twedl
Cut Isle
Track Foreman Wins Race With Dead Man's Gas Speeder
In Waterloo Wisconsin the track foreman won a race with a gas speeder as the body of Emi G Werle was aboard. Coroner Sidney D Smith said the man died of a heart attack after a 12 mile pursuit and the car had been turned off.
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Waterloo
Towa
Berk Island
Pra Cmt Sae Ge Carcenbliye
Emi G. Werle
Manley, Fows
Sidney DD Smith
State Subscriptions In War Bonds Now 117 Million
May 15. Montana editor E.G. Leipheimer told Active club members at a two day district convention opening tonight that Montana has subscribed 117 million dollars in war bonds. He cited Montana’s manpower and production as key to the war effort, noting 41,000 Montana sons have gone to war. He predicted the figure would be eclipsed in this struggle as district leaders plan a war program and elect a district governor tomorrow.
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Lanane
G. Leipheimer
Montana Standard
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Montana
Nazi Planes Attack East Anglia With Bombs Bullets
London reports low flying German planes attacked two East Anglia coastal towns with bombing and strafing raids causing casualties. Seven Focke Wulf fighters swept over streets. several believed trapped in wreckage amid fires and chaos.
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London
East Anglia
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