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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1940

Page

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Allied Forces Push Through Norway Front Near Dombas

Allied infantry and artillery moved along snowbound roads toward the northern front in Norway as heavy fighting loomed. British air forces bombed German targets in Denmark and Norway, attacking fuel dumps at Oslofjord and downing six planes while damaging eight others.

London Norway Helm Telck God Froah Royeres Qermanth Dombas Trondheim Denmark Vallo Oslofjord Air Ministry

Decisive Clash in Progress in Norway

A savage headon clash between German and British troops was reported along the Guébrandsdalen road northwest of Lillehammer in central Norway. German columns were said to have captured Roros on the Glomma river, with fighting continuing 25 miles southwest of Lillehammer as Norwegian forces and Allied reinforcements reportedly retreated east from the area.

Stockholm Guébrandsdalen Lillehammer Dagen Nyheler Roros Glomma River Otto Germany Rom Ringebu Urely Grips Glomma Trondhole Aden

High Montana income tax total sets new record

With two months remaining in the fiscal year, Montana income tax collections began July 1, 1989, reaching a new all time high of 549,800 in state coffers. Board chairmen announced the record as 1, while total collections are 814,200 above the previous high. Taxable and nontaxable returns increased. 27,900 taxable and 14,208 nontaxable returns filed since July 1.

Montana Charman KB A. Doe Sam D. Goza John A. Matthews State Board of Polmuaation C. Burns

Delegates Arrive For Big Meeting Of State Bankers

Delegates arrive from nearly every Montana community for a statewide bankers meeting hosted by the Montana branch of the Federal Reserve Bank. About 200 guests including 80 women are expected with spring decorations in the lobby. The women’s program includes luncheon, a piano concert, and sightseeing, while the men’s program features a luncheon, talks on industry topics, and an agriculture address by W C Coffey from the University of Minnesota.

Montane Club Stefan Bardus Carroll College Mont Club Piacer W. C. Coffey University of

Report of death of Fleming denied by war office

Langon April 26 The war office announced tonight that reports that Captain Peter Fleming brilliant young Eagles journalist and author had been killed in Norway were without foundation A Glockhelm newspaper had quoted Norwegian refugees saying Fleming was killed in no manner.

Langon War Offics Peter Fleming Young Eagles Wean Noreway Glockhelm Fleming

Resolutions to Be Drawn by Chamber Meeting

The Mon tanana Chamber general membership meets at 9:80 this morning to consider resolutions drafted by committees yesterday and last night. Officers and board members will be elected in the morning session, with adjournment expected this afternoon. Committees worked late, with aviation and new industries reports submitted. Judge Leonard Dekaly of Lewistown chairs the new industries committee.

Montanana, Inc Ccnsonn Nhane Reperta Rommitteca— Aviation Induatrice Industrica Leonard Dekaly Lewistown Voto Ta Nc

Ayers and Rowe Lead Montana Talks on State Policy

Governor Roy E. Ayers addressed Montanans, Inc. at their annual meeting praising water conservation and land use plans while James Howe urged public support to resist foreign pressure. About 209 attendees from across Montana heard remarks as the banquet marked the organization’s largest meeting to date with 189 registered.

Roy E. Ayers Montanans, Inc James Howe Butte Montanins Treasure State Montana Montong Casinder of Commerce A. T. Hibbard Union Bank and Trust Company Asi Daingates Speaka Ayers Montanan’s Incorporated Great Water Conservation

Theatre bank nights upheld as lotteries by Montana court

The Montana Supreme Court ruled three to two that theatre bank nights are lotteries under state law, affirming a Missoula County District Court injunction against Fox BiSouth Theatre Corp. Justice Ralph L. Arnold wrote the majority opinion, with Chief Justice Johnson dissenting. The opinion discusses the attempted legal workaround and confirms that such schemes are prohibited under Montana lottery laws.

Theatre Bank Supreme Court Montana State Supreme Court Missoula County Claude F. Morris White Bank Right Pew Enterprise Tuetica Ronald

John L Lewis Urges Negroes to Join C SO in Politics

Washington April 26 John L Lewis urged American Negroes to unite with his forces in political action to improve the economic status of the masses. His appeal at the national Negro Congress ties to farm organizations and labor groups, and to support a Democratic platform in 1940. His speech is seen as part of campaign planning amid his break with the administration and broader nonpartisan labor alignment including youth and working groups. He proposed housing and health needs and old age security payments of at least 60 dollars monthly to individuals or couples.

Washington John L. Lewin Negroea of America National Negro Congress Wee Tle Premious Bern Wnaatia Hoos Walt Rie

Montana Registrants for Annual Meeting Listed

Following are the registrations for the annual meeting of Mantanong Ing up until late yesterday afternoon. The list includes names such as Roy Carrot Helena, Joseph Z. They, G. R. Byazler, Otfn L. Wieher, Ferguson, Matt G. Dalfour, Tovia Hobiltt, Paul W. Smith, Lewis Denwell, Fred Rennion, J. W. Moorinon, Kuehn, Tennes Trenne, HM Ellaworth, Joy G. Diamond, Jack Say-Jn, Carl Anderson, A. Fithhard, John Dishman, Leahey, Adams, McAllister, Grattan, Winkler, Thompson Falk, Missoula, and many others. Continued on Page 107.

Man Kuehn M. PB Trenne Ellaworth Red Nuegule Joy G. Diamond Hrea Be Duck Paul Etchepare Jack Say- Jn A. FL Tuttle Carl Anderson Alt. Fithhard Chinook If Af Atantgomerys Blaney W. A. Nutt J. A. Donen Livingston E. MM Webley Rongman Weeley St. Ignatius John Dishman G- St. Meckworth Leahey BR Graham Thompson Falk Tames Lo Adams Ara A. G. McAllister Kallspell Singer Grattan al Winkler G. A. Hummer Wale Inen Monk C. Crawhart Mardin Ut. W. Bunston Missoula Ben Ta Smith George L. Kntaht Tt. A. Campbell J. OH. Ramakill OB. Matthew Lal T Cheval Tf McLeod L. S. MacDonald Bet. Tutte Tames Mowe Kealey George N. Short Gy Leipheimer John C. Ityan RB. Thonn Carl Travermin Thompson J. MacDonald Es Jonas Adele Wilkingon W. Z. Beaumont Tom Marabell V. W. Towne Alex Legeal Joe B. O'Brien Marlin Guilerton Jt. Gregg F. A. Thomson Z. G. Wedding Bazentin T. VR. Rone H. Welsh W. N. Poréy

Az correspondents die on battlefields

Borlin and Ay al report that 74 American war correspondents have been killed since the European war began. German newspapermen are described as sheltered observers who served as regular troops in land sea and air combat.

Borlin Ayal Ayradia Dun B DNB Fdr

Wheeler Declines Vice President Nomination

Washington April 26 Benatar Wheeler of Montana said he would not accept the vice presidential nomination, stating he is not old enough and would rather be a senator from Montana. He denied reports of a Roosevelt-Wheeler ticket and noted he has filed to run for the Senate. Other developments include a push for a constitutional amendment limiting presidents to two terms and Rhode Island’s delegation to the national convention.

Wheeler Washington Benatar Wheeler D. Mont Tve Roossvelt Shi Available Wheeler Cal Rght Eguinat Lin Supreme Cork Toosevelt Tha Senate Montana A. Itoporsi Rep. Knutson Minn Rhode Island Nalinoal Thoman Fi Dewey Jones Pennsylvania Todlans

Baby Girl Killed In Fall Beneath Runaway Wagon

Betty Jean Derhelm, two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Theo Derhelm farmers near Huntley, died after slipping from a moving wagon driven by a runaway team. The child was dragged several hundred feet and suffered a fatal skull fracture. The father found her after the wagon halted and pulled her free before she died.

Betty Yvan Derhelia Mia Theo Derhelm Huntley Alster Trent Betty Jean

Wage-Hour Act Revisions Spark House Debate

Washington April 26 furious debate in the House over amendments to exempt large groups from the wage hour law. Backers say exemptions protect farmers and processors, while opponents warn of widening loopholes affecting up to 2,000,000 workers and undermining existing protections. Party lines mix with claims of a farm era welfare aim and a lobbying push by lumbering, machinery, and dairy interests.

Washington Twe Barden Representacive Arden Dy N.C Jnen Apt Republicana Democrats House Tabor

Western Union Faces Charges in U S Lottery Drive

Chicago reports indictments in a federal gambling crackdown targeting wire and radio outlets. Western Union Telegraph Co and 18 individuals stand accused of transmitting horse racing data to aid betting. Four Chicagoans named alongside others allegedly conspired to run a miniature broadcasting setup sending track results to bettors.

Chicago Western Union Telegraph Company Velograph Company

Hale billion dollars approved for roads

Washington on April 26 the highway roads committee tentatively agreed to recommend an appropriation of 476000000 for federal highway aid during the 1915 period.

Washington Howe Roads

Germany Looks to Press for Grave Diplomacy Statement

German Foreign Minister von Ribbentrop may disclose what invaders found in Oslo regarding covert talks between Britain and Norway to secure Norway as a northern war front. Berlin awaits the high level message as speculation swirls over a potential Reich declaration to the foreign press and diplomacy.

Joachim von Midrentrop Berlin Norway Sas von Ribbentrop Hitler Oslo Min- Inter Refchs

Continental Oil cuts gas prices in Helena market

Melena's Continental Oil stations led a price drop by three cents on premium and two on regular, with premium down to 23 cents and regular to 20 cents per gallon. Wholesale price cut of two and a half cents sparked dealers to reduce retail by another half cent, followed by broader citywide declines in motor fuel prices as of yesterday noon.

Helena Melena Continental Oil Company Steve J. Connolly Continental of Company Nnan Center Desser

Mother and Daughter Die in Kalispell Fire

Kalispell April 26 A blast at a family farm home southwest of here fatally burned Mabel Iltama 22 and her daughter Nona 8. Mrs Williamta used dinant flate to light the kitchen fire causing the liquid to ignite the room. Ernest, the husband, and four children were elsewhere in the house. two of the other children were treated for burns at a local hospital.

Kalispell Stra Mabel'Iltama Nona Rein Rose Otal

Mother and Baby Die Under Train in Warsaw

In Warsaw Indiana on April 25 Inspector Gilbert 74 pursued after a mother and her 10 month old son as they stepped onto a Pennsylvania railroad train at Florceton. Both were killed by the train passengers.

Warsaw Ind Gilbert Pennsylvania Railroad Trann Florceton

Montana Range Revival Under Spring Rains

Montana's grasslands rebound after a wet season with widespread moisture across the state. Dr. Wyd. Bitter notes spring will bring better forage, aiding stockmen after a decade of drought and harsh heat. Sheep and cattle numbers surged amid pastures recovering, though some areas remain scorched and patchy. Water trucking to distant ranges persisted as ranchers faced lingering challenges.

Montana Wyd. Bitter

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