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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1944

Page

7

Americans Land on Saipan Isle

Saipan invasion details reveal American landing forces storming 154 mile island beaches after five days of bombardment. Reports describe carrier air cover, naval gunfire support, and initial casualty updates as U S forces push toward a strategic air and naval base in the Marianas.

Saipan Tinian Pagan Guam Rota Marianas Pacific Fleet Nimitz Tokyo Radio Comei Tokyo Japan Philippines Pacific Ocean Mariana Harbor Air Force Tanapag Harbor Garapan Pearl Harbor George G. McMillin Pacific United States Carolines Guadalcanal Gilberts

Bankers to Hold Conclave Here

Bankers from across the region gather for a two day convention at Finlen hotel in Butte. The program includes a 9 30 morning business session a 2 afternoon meeting a 7 dinner in the Silver Bow room 9 pm entertainment and social events at the Butte Country club and hotel. State officers listed include H E Olsson A W Applegren A W Heidel and Ben R Draper.

Finlen Hotel Gold Room Silver Bow Room Butte Country Club Treasure State Room Association H. E. Olsson Ronan A. W. Applegren Wolf Point A. W. Heidel Broadus Ben R. Draper Helena A. J. Davis, Jr Arthur J. Lochrie James E. Woodard John J. Burke Hugo A. Kenck James F. Lowney

Calamity Town courtroom drama unfolds in Wrightsville

The trial of James Haight charges him with arson like poisoning his wife Nora and an arsenic attempt that also harmed Rosemary Haight. Prosecutor Carter Bradford argues a premeditated plan with a schedule of poisonings and a motive of money from Nora Haight inheritance.

Cart Pat Smith Jim Eli Martin Carl Wrightsville Wright Carter Bradford Bradford Nora Rosemary Jim Haight Nora Wright Haight James Haight Nora Haight Rosemary Haight Judge Newbold Little, Brown & Co King Features Syndicate Ing

U-Boat Sighting and Attack Off New England Coast

The first German submarine sighting in two years near the Northeastern fishing banks was disclosed. A fishing trawler arrived crippled by gunfire but with no casualties among its 27 crew members. The first naval district confirmed the sighting and attack near Boston on June 15.

Boston New England First Naval District

War Contracts Discussed at Chamber Meeting

Austin H. Campbell of the Smaller War Plants Corp Seattle outlined steps to guard against heavy losses as war contracts may end with UN victory close. About a dozen firms attended with Clyde H. Potter also present. Campbell urged immediate planning to offset loss of government business. Senator James E. Murray of Montana and Maury Maverick will host an 8:45 pm radio discussion on the topic. Brazil has 20 states.

Chamber of Commerce Austin H. Campbell War Plants Corporation Seattle Clyde H. Potter Campbell United Nations James E. Murray Montana Maury Maverick Texas

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