Dewey Victory Is Predicted For 1944 Nomination
National Committeeman J. Russell Sprague stated Dewey would win the Republican nomination at the Chicago convention and attend to accept it. He declined to forecast ballot numbers or Dewey’s in-pocket votes, while Ruth Hanna McCormick Simms said the nomination could come on the first ballot.
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Chicago
U.P
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Blican
J. Russell Sprague
Sprague
New York State
Stevens Hotel
Dewey
Ruth Hanna McCormick Simms
Senator O Daniel Attacks New Deal in Chicago Talk
Senator W Lee O Daniel of Texas denounced the New Deal as machinery for a world racket to perpetuate power He claimed tax power was shifted to labor leader racketeers via union dues check off during remarks prepared for the American Democratic National Committee The speech followed anti fourth term committee praise for backing the Republican nominee if the Democrats renominate or choose a president with similar views
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Chicago
W. Lee O’daniel
D.-Tex
American Democratic National Committee
O’daniel
O'Daniel
Churchill Sees Allied Victory Looming in War Effort
In a formal address Churchill mixed optimism with caution noting that Allied victory depends on continued resolve. He warned the end could extend into next year but pledged that Britain and the United States will not falter and will remain united with allies. He also apologized to diplomats for prior communications bans and defended secrecy on invasion plans.
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Churchill
FASTEETH Promises firmer dentures and comfort
False teeth wearers have embarrassed moments when plates slip or wobble. FASTEETH powder claims to hold plates more firmly, reduce odor, and stay non sour. Available at drug stores.
Election Matter in High Court in Montana
Montana Supreme Court took under advisement a case about filling a county treasurer vacancy by appointment versus general election. Frank G. LaBorde seeks to prevent listing candidates on the July 18 primary and to bar a November 7 general election slate, arguing the office must be filled by special election.
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Helena
Montana Supreme Court
Frank G. LaBorde
Butte
Addis A. McGrath
Silver Bow
Phemia McPhail
la Borde
McGrath
Montana
Supreme Court rules wall board not taxable cement product tax
The Montana Supreme Court in a 3-2 decision affirmed a Lewis and Clark district court ruling that gypsum wall board is not subject to the state cement product tax. The state board of equalization had appealed after a lower court order blocked tax collection on wallboard from United States Gypsum at Heath.
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Helena
State Supreme Court
Albert Anderson
Lewis and Clark District Court
State Board of Equalization
Board of Equalization
Supreme Court
United States Gypsum
Heath
Milburn Reappointed to Montana Grass Conservation Commission
Gov. Sam C. Ford reappointed G. R. Milburn of Tyler to the Montana grass conservation commission for a term ending April 1, 1948. Milburn will represent the general public on the commission.
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Helena
Sam C. Ford
G. R. Milburn
Tyler
Montana Grass Conservation Commission
Ford
Milburn
Fat quota exceeded as Montana women collect fats
Helena June 19 War Production board official E. J. Keeley announced Montana housewives turned in 83 744 pounds of waste fats in May reaching 218 percent of the quota. The report highlights strong participation and supplies for war needs.
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Helena
Montana
E. J. Keeley
The
War Production Board
Nurse trainee braves rain to reach class on time
Wanda Madden of Terry rode a horse through heavy rains and across 18 miles to catch a bus and attend nurses' training school, proving determination to report on schedule.
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Helena
Wanda Madden
Terry
Nurses’ Training School
Knudson Held on Larceny Charge In Montana Funds
Harry A. Knudson former assistant superintendent of schools at Hamilton Montana was held for removal to Montana on a larceny charge. He was arrested yesterday on a telegraphic warrant alleging larceny of Montana school funds.
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Seattle
U.P
Harry A. Knudson
Hamilton
Mont
Montana
Knudson
Walter J. Nilan to Manage Erickson Campaign
Associate Supreme Court Justice Leif Erickson named Walter J. Nilan of Helena as campaign manager for the Democratic governor bid. Nilan serves as secretary treasurer of the Erickson committee and begins an extended western Montana tour. Margaret Knudsen will run the downtown Helena headquarters.
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Helena
U.P
Supreme Court
Leif Erickson
Walter J. Nilan
Nilan
Montana
Margaret Knudsen
OPA Adopts West Area Logging Price Freeze
The Office of Price Administration ordered maximum prices for contract logging services in the western half of the country frozen at January 11 levels. Effective June 24 the action applies west of the 100th meridian through North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas.
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Washington
Office of Price Administration
OPA
North Dakota
South Dakota
Nebraska
Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Montana Typographical Conference elects leaders in Helena
Fred Smith of Helena was re elected president at the Montana Typographical Conference closing a two day meeting. C A Robertson of Kalispell was elected vice president and Andy Tiler of Lewistown was re elected secretary treasurer. Kalispell was chosen for next year s conference site.
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Helena
Fred Smith
Montana
C. A. Robertson
Kalispell
Andy Tiller
Lewistown
Hardin Man Appeals Grand Larceny Conviction to Montana Supreme Court
L H Labbitt of Hardin appealed to the Montana Supreme Court from a Big Horn county district court verdict on grand larceny. He was found guilty December 26, 1943, and sentenced to two years in the state prison at Deer Lodge.
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Helena
L. H. Labbitt
Hardin
Montana Supreme Court
Big Horn
Labbitt
Deer Lodge
American Troops Capture Ridge Near Mokmer in Pushed Advance
Allied forces reported a ridge taken by early afternoon after encountering strong Japanese resistance west of Mokmer as they push toward Borokoe air drome. About 165 Japanese dead were tallied, with 36 captured or freed from enemy ranks.
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Borokoe
Mokmer
Netherlands East Indies Army
Sorido
Admiralty Islands
Truk Atoll
Carolines
Dublin
Eten
Param Islands
MacArthur
Truk
FBI captures five German POWs who escaped Nebraskan camp
W. G. Banister special agent in charge of the Montana Idaho division of the FBI announced Monday that five German prisoners of war have been captured after escaping from Indianola Nebraska.
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W. G. Banister
Montana-Idaho
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Indianola
Neb
Former Montana Artist Lucinda Barnes Dies at 60
Lucinda M. Barnes, noted Montana painter who spent summers in West Yellowstone and studied in Paris, died June 13 at her daughter's home in Holbrook Pennsylvania. A Three Forks resident 32 years, she left a son Lt Anton E. Barnes in France and a daughter Mrs Lucy Lemons of Holbrook. Funeral services were in Waynesburg Pennsylvania with Eastern Star rites and burial in Rogersville.
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Three Forks
Lucinda M. Barnes
Montana
Holbrook
Barnes
MacDonald Ousted as Liquor Administrator in Montana
The Montana Liquor Control board removed Administrator T. H. MacDonald of Helena and named J. A. Buley, chief accountant for the board, as acting administrator. Buley assumes office immediately. MacDonald had served since January 1943.
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Helena
Montana Liquor Control Board
T. H. MacDonald
J. A. Buley
Buley
D. R. Wallace
MacDonald
Great Falls
Montana Banking Department
Mansfield Plea for More Aid to China in War Speech
Rep. Mansfield in a House address urged increased U S assistance to China following B 29 bombing of Japan. He argued China’s effort saves American lives and shortens the war and noted Pacific theater gains with Marianas attacks and Saipan landings.
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Washington
China
Rep
Mansfield
Dmont
House
Japan
Pacific
The
Marianas
Saipan
Senate committee delays postwar demobilization bill
The Senate military committee abandoned hope for enacting a comprehensive postwar demobilization and adjustment bill before summer recess and directed subcommittee head Senator Murray to redraft the measure to reconcile unemployment and demobilization office scope. A bill, ready for passage after conventions, is the aim, with a revised draft to be prepared.
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Washington
Senate Military Committee
Murray
D.mont
Boy Auditions For Farm Work At Employment Bureau
An 11 year old boy visits the Riverton farm employment bureau advertising veteran laborers. When asked if he can milk cows he replies I did when I was a kid, implying he can perform farm milking tasks.
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Riverton
Wyo
Farm Employment Bureau
New Commander Vice Adm John Henry Newton Leads South Pacific
Vice Admiral John Henry Newton, deputy commander of the South Pacific, will replace Admiral William F. Halsey as commander of the South Pacific area and the South Pacific force of the U S Pacific Fleet. The portrait shows the square-jawed officer with a long, distinguished naval career.
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John Henry Newton
South Pacific
William F. Halsey
U. S Pacific Fleet
Restrictions Lifted on Foreign Diplomatic Missions
London announces end of April 17 invasion secrecy measures as restrictions on foreign diplomatic missions in the British Isles are lifted at midnight.
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London
British Isles
Foreign Office
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