19 May 1942
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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1942
Page
1
Allied bombers hit Japanese vessels off Koepang Timor Island, likely destroying two transports. One heavy Japanese bomber fell to escorts and three fighters damaged. three Allied planes damaged and one missing as attacks also hit Port Moresby New Guinea.
The body of Lawrence Larry Weir, longtime Silver Bow County sheriff, was recovered from a stream eight miles north of Sid Close’s location. Weir had vanished April 20 after a trip from Butte to Helena and his car was found nearby. He had served four two year terms and was 43. The Montana court had recently upheld a mileage expense claim.
Henry C Cassidy reports that Soviet forces under Marshal Semeon Timoshenko push a 100 mile arc toward Kharkov in Ukraine during May 18 offensives. Berlin admits heavy losses around Kharkov while claiming successes on the Kerch peninsula as German counterattacks continue.
Harold J. Tanner a 23 year old metallurgist for the United States Vanadium company was found at Pine Creek canyon west of Bishop California. His body was lowered by basket from a 150 foot cliff and sent to Butte Montana. Tanner survived by his mother Mrs Louise A Tanner. He disappeared last Monday during a hike near the companys tungsten mill and is believed to have been caught in a snowstorm that day. Company workers and Indian searchers combed the area as new snow fell hindering efforts. The deputy sheriff said Tanner likely slipped and fell.
Washington reports the Public Works Administration will scale back 1409 projects not tied to war needs. Brigadier General Fleming orders rescission or revision of nonessential schemes, impacting pre Pearl Harbor approvals. Schools and hospitals may be replaced by temporary one story structures if needed for wartime production.
Wallace reelected last night to head the Helena Junior Chamber of Commerce for the coming year. Wesley Wertz elected first vice president and R. TL Ward named second vice president. Jack Tenge chosen treasurer with directors Robert Dickey Lester Rudio Howard Retz and John Chapman also elected. The group discussed the scrap collection campaign and voted to keep John Chapman on defense bond and stamp sales head to meet monthly sales quotas.
A Key West locksmith touts a wartime plan urging people to buy liberty bonds and "feather your neat," claiming it will help lick Japan and bolster national morale. The remark reflects homefront fundraising rhetoric during the era.
Washington May 15 Senate battles over a 3650900000 agriculture appropriations bill ended in defeat for economy faction. A $25 million request for FSA rural rehabilitation loans was approved 48 to 16 and a later committee amendment raised borrowing authority to 125 million from the Reconstruction Finance Corp. McKellar and others challenged Baldwins charges of communism, defending him as a patriotic American aiding distressed farmers.
The Helena Cleanup Week mobilizes city services with the Street Department hauling rubbish from vacant lots. The Junior Chamber of Commerce will manage free lots for scrap donations, with pickups called for donors exceeding 500 pounds. Officials urge residents to contribute metal, batteries, rubber, aluminum, copper, iron, and steel to aid war efforts.
Washington May 18 Raymond B Stevens 67 chair man of the United States Tariff commission died today at Indianapolis the commission announced.
Quito May 18 reports describe a 200 death toll from Wednesday night’s earthquake in Bolivar province. Travelers from affected areas say many were crushed under collapsed buildings as communications with Ecuador were disrupted.
Washington May 15. The Civil Aeronautics Administration will open a pilot training program to 210 high school boys. Acting administrator Charles T. Stanton announced flying instruction would be offered through high schools nationwide including Flathead County High School Kalispell Montana.
The American Jewish Congress urged that accredited Jewish representatives be allowed to participate in all peace negotiations affecting Jewish interests at the upcoming peace table. The resolution was adopted at the war emergency sessions held in Chicago in May.
Washington reports the United States deployed its largest Army contingent yet to the British Isles as Allied planners weigh a possible western strike against Germany while Soviet advances in Kharkov intensify Axis concerns. The move follows White House cargo shipbuilding gains and a five month war recap labeling a final preparatory phase.
United States troops arrive in Northern Ireland in large numbers to reinforce the garrison for offensive fighting against Germany. The convoy, ships converted to troop carriers, lands smoothly with units from midwestern and northern states joining veterans as secrecy and security precautions protect the operation. The influx follows advance units of a Canadian armored division and thousands more men, tanks, and artillery arriving to support a second front strategy on the European continent. The Navy handles the vital Atlantic convoy mission with tight control and swift disembarkation to ready bases in Ulster.
In Bern and Rome the Italian press demands immediate territorial rewards from France, citing Mussolini's return and a six day tour. Reports claim Italian nationals faced maltreatment in Nice and Italian businesses were damaged as Italians accuse France of slow colonial policy and reliance on an Anglo Saxon victory.
Moscow appoints Aimalik ambassador to Japan as Constantin Smetanin departs. In Burma Shan highlands fierce Karen attacks target Japanese convoys. Hitler sends Himmler to Netherlands amid mass repression and hostages. A Free French freighter battles a U boat in the Atlantic, one crew member missing.
By Kinkel SIMPLQS Wide World War Analyst suggests Hitler may face a Nazi setback as Russian forces push toward Kharkov. Reports state Krasnograd junction could fall within days, threatening German communications east of the Dnieper and severing lines toward Stalino and Taganrog. Continued on Page 2.
Washington on May 18 reports that the American Federation of Labor Building Trades and the department of labor reached an agreement to stabilize wages for the duration of the war.
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