Britain and France Offer Soviet Guarantee of Support
Informants state Britain and France plan to guarantee Soviet backing if Russia fights any aggressor on its borders. The move aims to deter coercion against neighboring states and would extend protection to border nations, including Romania and others, if aggression resumes.
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France
Russia
Dorian Aifams
Ubegahtuen
Ailtain
Rieti
Wererim
Sitjes
Rolin Rumania
Thaeitn
Talinn Orleimatty
Fancher 15 Killed by Lightning Bolt in Sun River
A lightning strike killed 15 people at a ranch in the Sun River area. Authorities report a fire and discovery of bodies near a coop. This incident follows thunderstorm activity and prompted an emergency response from local ranchers and responders.
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Fancher
Sun River
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Bum Ziret
Gisat Kalle
Manes
Nghining
Nate
Harpen
Townsend pension defeated in Florida in senate vote
In Tallahassee on May 16 the Florida Senate defeated a proposal for a Townsend old age pension plan by a 28 to 8 vote. The measure would have funded about 200 dollars monthly for eligible citizens and would have levied a two percent transaction tax on various businesses to support the program.
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Fin
Fluid
Senate Tonight
Ose Whelmingly
Townsend
Quebec in Holiday Garb To Greet British Ruler
Crowds fill Quebec in festive mood as King George VI and Queen Elizabeth prepare to visit, marking the first reigning British monarchs to set foot on Canadian soil. Officials and locals line the Saint Lawrence to greet the royal couple amid heavy security and pageantry.
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Queen Elizabeth
Orans
Australia
Blakenor
Portsmouth
St Tawrence
James Waite
Abraham
Kang
Gitta
Winter and Spring Livestock Losses in Montana Rise
The Case-Blue monthly report notes 1959 winter and spring losses of weanling stock and young livestock in Montana were high, with conditions improving only slowly. May 1 condition at 85 percent of normal, and reports say drought and lack of rain limited feed supplies despite some improvement in old stock.
Age Rings to Be Found in Human Teeth Is Report
A report from St Louis describes a study showing age rings in human teeth. The display highlights age related changes in enamel and dentine. A physician notes the longstanding idea of determining age by teeth, while experts discuss the evidence.
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Loui
Roosevelt urges probe into idle money and investment
President Roosevelt backs the monopoly committee to determine why funds sit idle and fail to flow into productive enterprise. Senator O Mahoney says the task is to mobilize private money and manpower, stressing that idle dollars do not advance the economy or personal employment. The inquiry follows the securities commission’s review of lending and investment practices.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Bey
O'Mahoney
Wye
Securities Comminston
Wyoming
Jn Hla
Presidential candidate roots shift beyond New England and South
Washington May 16 The era of candidates from New England or the South may be ending as polls suggest 1940 contenders will come from outside those regions. Analysts note past presidents emerged from the Midwest and West Coast, with figures like Coolidge and Hoover shaping a national pattern.
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The
South
Washington
England
Caisar Coslidge
Herbert Mont Crea
Andrey Johnson
No U S Canned Beef Shortage Stirs Merchants Claim
Billings May 16 Large quantities of South American canned beef are in use in the United States. B A Albin of Billings president of the Independent Mercantile Association of Montana says Roosevelt’s order for Argentine beef for the pantry sparked controversy. He notes local retailers and wholesalers report scarce United States canned beef and asserts Americans may face a push for protective legislation to aid domestic producers. He sent a telegram to President Roosevelt detailing findings from surveys among retailers and distributors. He adds the Western cattle country also reports limited access to U S canned beef, underscoring the debate over South American imports.
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Billings
United States
B A Albin
Independent
Mercments' Association of
Montana
Roosevelt
Argentina
Alhin Wold
South America
Doenuan
Whisker Story Sparks Debate Over Sleep Welfare
A humorous note ponders whisker length and comfort as the central issue. The piece jokes about whether a character sleeps with whiskers under or outside the covers, highlighting the growing problems from longer facial hair.
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Clere
Tense situation as state troops enter Harlan area
report describes state troops crossing into Harlan and near Bell counties amid unrest over mine labor disputes and union contracts affecting thousands. references to potential clashes, orders to shoot, and leaders including William Tarntham and Roosevelt, with continued coverage noted on page 19.
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Harlan County
Bell County
Kentucky
Virginian
Iine
Wrighdier
Gundal Hipowe
Hay Landerst
Anton Offignels
Gerehal Carlenadil
Louis
William Tarntham
Uaylan
Tadied
Lote
Roosevelt
Frank Campbell Killed When Automobile Skids
Missour i May 16. Frank Campbell, about 13, was killed when an automobile skidded and crashed. Relatives say he had been visiting at the time. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Campbell of Warren Street. He had recently accepted a position with the Internal Revenue Service.
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Missonri
Campbell
Mantina
Theederal Housing Administration
Raliph Peteinen
Apolia
Lyons
Herg Rank Campbell
Unga Cammbr Tl
Ts Dorth Warren Sireet
Prother
Moninna Unos Provinent
Nia
Walt Jease
Missoula
Toby
Inquest Doubts Potter Palmer Death From Altercation
Testimony in the inquest raises questions about whether Potter Palmer died from a punch during a quarrel at a New York area event. Witnesses describe a confrontation involving Leousfart ANA and Nesworthy, with medical examiners to determine the cause.
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Soninith
Palmer
Eneh
Orler
Dente Party
Tim
Saic ' Yu
Is Man
Vaimer
Nesworthy
Alin
Lee Neaworthy
Trek
Disorders Feared Over Palestine as Plan Announced
British troops patrolled strategic points in the Holy Land as precautions to avert disorders over the Palestine plan to be published tomorrow. Officials expressed mixed reactions with fears of unrest, while tensions rose between local leaders and authorities over anticipated proposals shaping governance and eventual boundaries.
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Palestine
Jerusalem
Holy Isand
Aruba
Moses
Cascade Boys Lead Off Amet And Daca Cascade
Fragment read as Cascade boys lead off Amet and Daca near the river bend. Text mentions multiple swimmers or bathers, a fatal incident downstream, and names that appear garbled. Nearby location described as 34 miles south, with two bathers affected and possible injuries.
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Lea
Amet
Daca
Helena pupils prepare annual pageant event for city
Helena public school pupils from seventh through eleventh grades will perform the annual pageant labeled a physical education and fitness display. Principal Westfall announced the event to begin after a 5 PM assembly with faculty, students, and invited city residents to attend the program featuring student groups and a variety of athletic demonstrations.
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Winstem
Helena
Robert West
Westratt
Hye
Early wool sales point to healthier Montana market
Early sales show a healthier wool market in Montana with prices rising. Manager Tiebeased notes higher volumes and improved demand as mills increase purchases, with towers at 23 cents and averages near 31 cents, up from last year's 17 to 20 cent range.
Pantages Wife Sues His Mother For Damages In Landmark Suit
May 26 Los Angeles JP Mrs Beatrice Pantages sues her husband Sam Pantages and his mother for 600000 claiming questions of paternity and alleged friction after a birthday party for a child named Alexander IT. The case cites Beatrice Pantages, a former teacher, and recounts tensions surrounding divorce filings and claims of improper conduct.
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Neeking
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Mauer Bafors
Test Pilot Killed In Plane Crash Chute Fails
Wes Below May 16 year old pilot Grant McNemaldy leaped from a wilfly gelathne today and was killed when his parachute failed the plane crashed in a field near the municipal airport. Police found a pistol on McDonald’s pods, adding to likely civil aviation investigation.
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Grant McNemaldy
Civil Arfonautics Authority
Secretay Woodring urges weed out overage officers
Washington May 16 Asserting that officers over age for their rank are a weak link in national defense Secretary Woodring urged Congress to weed them out He proposed legislation to retire about 2300 officers and replace them with younger qualified personnel if the plan becomes operational He said the aim is to maintain vigor and efficiency in the army leadership and to prevent aging from hindering future operations Continued on Page 10
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Washington
Woodring
Congress
Navy Dirigible Wrecked in Landing. No Injuries
Lakehurst May 16. Commander Jesse Renwo and crew escaped unharmed when the Navy nonrigid airship KT crashed during approach at a naval station. A Board of Inquiry will determine the cause as K-2 appeared heavy at reduced speed and a motor overtake maneuver failed to lift it.
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Lakehurst
GPR
Jesse L. Renwosthr
Board of
Tomor
George F Watson
Mtrikiis
Lightning Strikes Stevensville Gym Damages Fire
A lightning strike damaged the Stevensville high school gym addition this afternoon. Firefighters from Hamilton were called and arrived within 22 minutes, estimating damage at several hundred dollars to the brick structure completed last year.
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Hamilton
Swedish flier begins long ocean hop in old crate
Swedish pilot Backman started from Newfoundland toward Stockholm in a 90 horsepower single motor aircraft with 110 mph cruising speed. He carried extra fuel tanks for seven additions and used basic navigation gear as meteorologists warned of rough weather on the Newfoundland to Sweden leg. He landed in Newfoundland after an earlier hop from Bangor Maine, reporting receipt of weather updates via radio during the crossing.
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Newfoundland
Carl Narkman
Slim
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Bangor
Newfoundland-Stockholm
Backman
Tatr
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Maine
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