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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1940

Page

3

Reorganization Plan Debated By Wheeler In Senate

The plan would move the civil aeronautics authority and weather bureau to the commerce department by June 20 with the CAA and weather bureau exiting DoW. Norris and Wheeler denounced war hysteria, criticizing Hoover while Byrd Holman and Wiley defended Hoover amid late session protests.

Civil, Aeronautics Authority Weather Bureau Commerce Department CAA Dow Agriculture Department Norris Wheeler Edgar Hoover Federal Bureau of Investigation Hoover Senate A. Mitchell Palmer

Nazi Circles Jubilant Over Victory Across Europe

Continent-wide Nazi circles celebrate a rapid three week sweep through the Netherlands Belgium and northern France. Dienst Am Deutschland predicts a Berlin Rome axis with limited rights for victorious nations while England and France are cast out. The press brands French brutality and forecasts Paris fall within days as a wartime song proclaims marching victory in France.

Netherlands Belgium France Dienst Am Deutschland England Dienst Fainvi Berlin Rome Dienat Dunkergus Garmane Paris

Heroic English Fliers Meet Huge Nazi Odds

English fliers report a tense patrol over the Dupker que coast where 40 German Heinkel bombers harassed troops. After spotting the enemy, they engaged in a running fight and shot down 13 planes in flames. A pilot said the odds were heavy and promised further operations as they rotated patrols. A senior officer praised their crew efficiency and warned of continued aggression from German air power.

Qi Bride Thafiers Dupkerque Cookie Jerry Iitve

Shell-Torn and Weary British Men Pour Home

British troops landings and homeward crowds describe grim beach fighting near Dunkirk. A British officer reports a 36 hour barrage, and parachute troops allegedly carried counterfeit notes to disrupt French finances. Soldiers recall bombardment, long marches, and aid from eager civilians as French and Belgian allies fight on.

English Pleading For More Planes In War Effort

War report notes English appeals for追加 aircraft as Allied forces suffer heavy losses in Flanders. A naval spokesman downplays the transport and destroyer losses while a military spokesman says retreat and rout claims are overstated. Italian negotiations over contraband control surface amid allied calls for planes and morale. many troops return home exhausted after brutal fighting and bombardment at Dunkirk.

Flanders Itven Kolpfona Britain London Adolf Hitler Bngland and Frecce Jang Paris Hitler Italy Ong Dunkerque Nps Sim Arthur Greenwood Labhorite Axband Bupland Epg France Bel

Allied Counterstrike Near Abbeville Reports Heavy Action

War ministry briefing describes Allied gains in the Abbeville sector with medium weight 22 ton batteries repelling German antitank nests and breaking up remnants of the Retchawohr units. Flood waters hinder German effort to reach Dunkerque as Allied rearguards withdraw under pressure and French and British forces evacuate by sea amid heavy fighting.

Batterien Abbeville Retchawohr Autoneta Nouth Dur Amiens Agdtor Ust Abbevilla Paris War Ministry Dunkerque Flanders Garaman Rene Jacuien Adolphe Prioux Aljiad Wea Cam Lille Dunkerata Ministry of Information Italy

Willkie Calls for Removal of the President in Speech

In a fiery address Willkie attacked the administration as a dangerous force harming industry and unity. He urged removing from power those who divide and warned that defense claims require real production not rhetoric. He said he would welcome a debate with Roosevelt and emphasized unwillingness to fund campaigns.

Wwe Acros Willkie United States Bors The Nile Republicas Roosevelt Gscrad

Havre Country Club to Host Seventh Annual Golf Meet

Haven May 31 Havre Country Club will run the seventh annual White Brown Jug golf tournament Sunday with entrants from Havre Malta Great Falls Chinook Shelby Fort Benton Glasgow and Cut Bank. Medals play over 18 holes then top two from each club play a 9 hole setter for the prize. Bob Flint and Frank Wallace of Meadowlark Great Falls won last year.

Haven Have Gauntry Club Havre Malta Great Falls Chinook Bhelby Fort Benton Glasgow Cut Bank Bob Flint Frank Wallace Meadowlark Club

Butte to Host Montana Education Convention Speaker

Butte May 31. Lloyd Morienett of Yonkers New York educator will be principal speaker at the fourth twenty district convention of the Montana education association in Butte on October 24. About two teachers are expected to attend.

Butte Lloyd Moreinett Yonkers Montana

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