New Air Naval Clashes Feared as Pacific Moves Rise
In a cautious lull before a possible major strike on Australia, Allied and Japanese forces scouted bases across the Southwest Pacific. MacArthur noted only reconnaissance, while Japan massed forces along a 1700 mile arc toward Australia. The Port Moresby raid, the largest yet, signals reinforced bases at Lae and Salamaua and aims to soften Moresby, with heavy aerial activity and ongoing strategic exchanges debated by Australian leaders.
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Melbourne
U.P
Australia
Southwest Pacific
Douglas A. MacArthur
United Nations
Coral Sea
Lae
Salamaua
New Guinea
Port Moresby
Arthur W. Fadden
Russia
Japan
Fadden
United Country Party
Canberra
Port Darwin
Moresby
Rabaul
New Britain Island
Campaign Crew to Tour City In Hospital Improvement Drive
The payrolls wing of the flying squadron starts a 200 strong tour Wednesday through business and warehouse districts. Workers will donate at least one day’s pay to reach 50 000 for modern hospital facilities. J. R. Sullivan of Montana Power directs the payrolls division as the fourth section in a campaign to raise 300 000 for city improvements.
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Flying Squadron
St. James Hospital
J. R. Sullivan
Montana Power Company
Germans Shoot Five Jewish Hostages in Paris After Attacks
In Paris on May 19 the German authorities said five Jewish hostages were executed in retaliation for two attacks on occupation forces on May 10.
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Paris
France
Doolittle Relives Raid as Air Strikes Hit Tokyo Nagoya
Brig. Gen. James H. Doolittle described the April 18 raid on five Japanese cities as highly destructive with every bomb likely hitting targets. Roosevelt honored him with the Medal of Honor while details on aircraft numbers and raid specifics remained guarded.
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Washington
U.P
James H
Jimmy) Doolittle
Doolittle
Pearl Harbor
White House
Roosevelt
Japan
James H. Doolittle
Navy Yard
Tokyo
Nagoya
Montana Soldiers Participate in Raid on Tokyo
Flyers from Billings Colorado Springs and Denver joined a raid on Tokyo as announced by the War Department. Names include Corporal Davis J. Thatcher Lieutenant Harry C. McCool Staff Sergeant P. J. Leonard and Sergt Edward J. Saylor with next of kin listed in Billings Colorado Springs Denver and Garfield County respectively.
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Washington
Billings
Mont
Colorado Springs
Colo
Denver
Tokyo
War Department
Davis J. Thatcher
Joseph H. Thatcher
Harry C. McCool
McCool
West
Pike Peak Avenue
P. J. Leonard
Race Street
Sergt
Edward J. Saylor
Brusett
Garfield County
Annual Spelling Contest at Ramsay School Today
The Ramsay grade school hosts its annual spelling contest at 9:30 am, followed by a patriotic program at 1:30 pm. Eighth graders compete for first and second prizes in scholarships, with Barry Tierney earning top honors after a county wide brain race of 846 points.
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Ramsay School
Ramsay
Barry Tierney
H. L. Tierney
Be More Explicit Mr Roosevelt Be More Explicit Mr Roosevelt
New York May 19 The German radio noted Brigadier General Jimmy Doolittle's air raid against Japan from Shangri la, a base described only as Shangri la by Roosevelt. The reference underscores Allied raids and the elusive location of the base.
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New York
Shangri-la
Jimmy Doolittle
Doolittle
Japan
Roosevelt
China warns Japan may launch all out attack soon
A Chinese government spokesman said the future is very grave and urgent help is needed as Japan appears ready for a major early assault. Fighting rages across Burma and Yunnan toward the eastern sea board Chekiang province as Chinese forces press near Mong Hai Mong Lin and along the Salween front.
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Chungking
Japan
China
Burma
Yunnan
Chekiang
Mong Lin
Kengtung
Salween
Kongkum
Tailao
Burma Road
More Troops Will Be Sent to Europe
President Roosevelt hinted at additional forces to Europe during a press conference. He praised the successful landing of a large American force at Ireland and said there is an implication of sending more troops, though he did not confirm specifics.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Europe
Ireland
Nation Wide Gas Rationing Considered by U S Agencies
Washington May 19 The Office of Defense Transportation plans to extend gasoline rationing nationwide to conserve rubber President Roosevelt urged treating the eastern shortage as a national problem WPB officials asked Eastman to draft plans Final decision likely at WPB meeting next Tuesday Roosevelt did not endorse country wide rationing but supported equalizing tank car and truck facilities to redirect supplies from gas rich regions to areas wholly dependent on motor fuel
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Washington
U.P
Office of Defense Transportation
Roosevelt
War Production Board
ODT
Joseph B. Eastman
WPB
Southwest
Pacific Coast
Axis Submarines Sinking Merchant Vessels In Gulf Combat
United Press reports Axis submarines in the Gulf of Mexico torpedoed two American merchant ships, with 33 lives lost. Survivors recount escaping burning ships by hiding in freshwater tanks for up to 12 hours. At New Orleans survivors describe rapid sinking of a medium vessel on May 13 with many casualties.
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United Press
Gulf of
Key West
Petro Waldmarsen
Lebanon
N. J
Halmar Martin
New York
House Ways and Means Committee Boosts Individual Income Tax
The House ways and means committee voted to raise the normal individual income tax rate from 4 to 6 percent and tentatively approved higher surtaxes. They also proposed lowering personal exemptions for married couples from 1500 to 1200 and singles from 750 to 600, potentially bringing in over 3 billion dollars in total from individuals if joint returns are retained. The plan would increase the citizen tax burden by about 2.75 billion, with experts noting it falls short of Treasury wants by 1 billion.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Robert L. Coughton
D.-N.c
Treasury
Coughton
Bogus Money Used to Pay for Citizenship Papers
A Toledo woman sworn in as an American citizen paid a $1 fee in federal court with a counterfeit half-dollar and two quarters. She kept her naturalization, proving to Court Clerk George Blossom that she did not know the money was bogus.
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Toledo
Ohio
Uncle Sam
George Blossom
German Raid Destroys Flats Killing Civilians
A northeast coast town suffered a sharp German air raid that flattened a block of flats and killed several residents early today. Authorities reported extensive damage and casualties as rescue teams searched the rubble.
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London
Russians Press Ahead on Kharkov Front and Kerch Peninsula
Russian forces continued push on Kharkov as German counterattacks persisted 80 miles southeast near Lozovaya with 62 Nazi tanks claimed destroyed yesterday. In Crimea, Kerch battles linger as Soviet garrison harasses invaders while Berlin claims Kerch peninsula defeat near completion.
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Red Army
Kharkov
Izyum-Barvenkova
Kerch
Lozovaya
Kalinin
Moscow
Fedor von Bock
Russia
London
Semeon Timoshenko
Crimea
Sevastopol
Black Sea
Berlin
Caucasus
Weather forecast notes continued warmth and light showers
The forecast calls for a continued warm Wednesday with light scattered showers. Tuesday’s temperatures ranged from a maximum of 61 to a minimum of 27 degrees.
Butte Concert Campaign Honors Top Fundraising Workers
Four leading workers in the Butte Community Concert association’s membership drive were recognized at an association banquet at the Finlen hotel. Over 60 members attended as Paul Draper the famed tap dancer and Larry Adler the harmonica virtuoso were announced as honorary appearances. Prizes for most new memberships were presented by David Ferguson. First place went to Mrs. BE. J. Richardson, second to Mrs. Howard Place, with Mrs. George Palmer and Miss Fleanor Tenner tied for third.
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Butte Community Concert Association
Paul Draper
America
Larry Adler
Finlen Hotel
David Ferguson
Community Concert Service
BE. J. Richardson
Howard Place
George Palmer
Fleanor Tenner
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