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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1940

Page

4

Mussolini edges toward clearer stance on Italy war role

London reports Mussolini dismissed doubts on Italy joining Germany and discusses possible resolution of Allied contraband control talks in the Mediterranean. Observers weigh whether Italy will align with Rome Berlin axis or delay action, with diplomacy aiming for a quick clarification to prevent broader hostilities.

London Britten Italy Germany Mussolin Britain Haly Magadla Tyre

Spokane Contractor Dies in Fiery Wreck

Robert C. Alloway of Spokane, about 60, a partner in Alloway and George contractor working on a project near Florence, was killed when his car plunged off Highway 16 into a ravine near Tarkio. A bakery driver Keppeth McGuire and an unidentified motorist pulled him from the burning wreck. Superior officials suspect a wheel loss or medical incident caused the crash. Alloway died at the scene.

Missoula Robert C. Alloway Spokane Alloway George Florence Highway 16 Tres Tarkio Superior Mantes Keppeth McGuire

Great Falls Child Killed by Auto On Busy Street

Virginia Brown a five year old girl, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Allen L. Brown, died minutes after being struck by a car on Well street. The driver, Mrs. Yeortus Deron Welly, reportedly saw the child dash toward a parked car into the path of the vehicle traveling about 16 miles per hour. A second item notes a Berlin radio broadcast claiming Germany has begun to “do this up forever this eternal disturber of ite peace.”

Great Falls Virginia Brown Allen L. Brown Mra Yeortus der Welly Street Tunlehe Withenson Orz Macning New York Berlin C.B France

North Dakota ranches for sale by First National Bank

Iba Revelver of the First National Bank of Grand Forks lists two large ranch properties for sale in Grand Forks County North Dakota Farm No 4 a 2520 acre parcel three miles from Highway 2 about 60 miles from Grand Forks includes 1320 acres crop land well farmed produces good crops of west clover corn alfalfa and cran 320 acres state land rented for additional pasture well improved with a one story frame house four rooms in good condition a two story frame house fair condition large barn with 12 by 100 hip roof machinery aged 19000 bushel granary other buildings all in good condition 10 miles fencing 3 good wells Farm No 3 1120 acres about 35 miles from Grand Forks all available land about 350 cultivated produces good crops balance fine hay and pasture especially suited for sheep small buildings with good water These farms must be sold as the trust must close Prices to be arranged for yet over once interested address I E C Connor Receiver First National Bank Building Grand Forks North Dakota

Grand Forks Amocuot Woell Jean

Townsend Broadwater tour highlights wheatgrass methods

Twenty residents from Broadwater county joined a Tuesday tour on grave and water conservation hosted by county extension, with E P Orentz and local ranchers like H M Daniels and Ashley Clopton demonstrating crested wheatgrass planting, contour seedings, and water spreading. The event noted substantial ongoing adoption of crested wheatgrass, predicted future tours, and countywide interest in improved irrigation and soil practices.

Townsend Broadwater County E. P. Orentz Liverstock

Allied Resilience Amid Flanders Battle Rumored German Setbacks

A war report recalls the Flanders fight where Allied troops stall a German push toward the Dunkirk corridor. British and French forces, aided by Belgian units, hold positions as German losses mount and a potential British withdrawal to England is noted. Official lines describe ongoing operations along the northern front with emphasis on air and naval support enabling evacuations. The piece also notes civilian and family visits on Memorial Day, reflecting wartime routines amid the crisis.

Flanders le Trage London Leopold Germany Dunkergus Beurlan Adolf Hiller Landers Aurpriss Ald Nis Baker Allien Fronen Bornie-Alwas Giruggla Flandera Berlin England Duckerquadeaplia Warahina Afr Arminn Aly English Channel North Sea

Payments Made to Montana Farmers Under Price Adjustment Phase

Bozeman May 41 First Montana payments under the price adjustment phase of the 1940 agricultural conservation program were made this week. Nine farmers in Gallatin County and seven in Lewis and Clark County received most of the parity payments totaling more than 3.9 million dollars, with most of the funds to be distributed before mid July.

Bozeman Galatia County Meven Lente Clark County R. J. McKenna Atate A.A.A

President backs rapid mobilization amid war warnings

The Senate floor heard debates on executive power and partial mobilization as the army and national guard considerations rose. Congress eyed neutrality, with discussions on funding a multi billion defense program, factory expansion, and training aimed at safeguarding national defense and easing future mobilization pressures.

Sénats Sala Rome Whester Mem Aridgen TNH Congress Minton Ind Alors Huroye Hoya Cantrovaray Rayon Senate lVoodting Lua War Department National Guard Audi

Grasshopper season opens in Montana with heavy hatch

Montana crop reports indicate a strong grasshopper hatch across the north central counties with front warning, control measures widespread in Hill Blaine Chouteau Fergus Phillips and Gierra counties. Dr. Mills notes standard bait mixes using millin bran and sawdust plus liquid paraffin and water to spread over 40 acres. war-time mobilization boosts emergency pest control support and material distribution.

Hoveman Htonlana Groun MI. B. Mills Mats Maniaoe Aia Codlega Campalea Mostana Grass Range Triangle Hill Blaine Chouteat Fergue Philipe Giberly Counees Poftom Chun Mille Clelda Mills North Central Ikesa Him

Work of Lea in Montana Reviewed

Washington May 31. Slattery head of the mural electrification administration states that about 6 percent of the farm in Montana will lack central station service. He cites 32,398,100 allocated for 2018 miles of line to serve 6,315 members and notes RBA work has reached 24 counties including Cascade Missoula Gallatin Beaverhead and Lewis and Clark. A rugged river was found off the coast of California flowing half a mile beneath the Pacific surface.

Washington Slattery Wheeler D Mont Farma Treasure State Central Station Werrice R.B.A Montana Raralls Cascade Teton Pondéra Chowlay Rutland Yellowstone Stilwater Carbon Jefferson Madison Beaverhead Silver Bow Sanders Missoula Granite Powell Flathead Blaine Fergus Indich Basin Pars Rosebud Callforcia Pacific

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