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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1940

Page

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Entrance of Italy Likely in War Soon

Rome June 2 Italy moves toward general mobilization for entry into the war. Fascist editor Giovannie Ansaldo says mobilization is under way but by individual ministries rather than a general call. He argues Italy seeks to assert itself and gain a share of British and French empires.

Rome Giovannie Ansaldo Italy Ansaldo Count Galeazzo Ciano FI Telegrata Leghorn Ialian Min Mune Tensident Clreias Peamtar Musaclint Roopoveit Aa Stallang Duce

Swedes plan to shield kids as borders tightens

Stockholm reports new wartime measures to remove 65,000 children from cities including Stockholm by June 19 and 15. Leader Albin Hanson told the Socialist party congress Sweden remains uninvaded and not hostile. An official Swedish report notes many German planes neared the Swedish Norwegian border in Lapland. patrols fired, downing two aircraft and saving one crew after parachutes deployed.

Stockholm Slovkholm Andreater Fer Albin Hanaaon Awoodish Socialist Party Bwadon PANES

Bride of Hours and Others Die in Auto Crash

In Tucson on June 2 Tom Go Tracy the bride of hours and his 13 year old daughter Marilyn Anne were fatally injured when their automobile lost control and overturned in a private marriage tragedy involving a bride of hours.

Tucson Ariz Tom GO Tracy Hres Houra Marilyn Anne Fey

Paris to Be Target for Elate Rise?

Berlin reports a predicted Nazi push toward Paris after raids on Marseille, as Italy contemplates war or peace. German high command says two major ships burned in Marseille harbor, the busiest port in France, signaling intensified Mediterranean action amid Mussolini's stance.

Berlin Paris Marseille Mediterranean Italy Mussolini France Ruoun

Record enrollment tops Legion Auxiliary crowds

Indianapolis June 2 The headquarters of the American Legion auxiliary announced today a record enrollment of 488 683. The largest previous membership was 482 348 in 1099.

Indianapolis American Legion Auxiliary

Reds Nominate Browder At Communist Party Convention

Earl Browder, jailed for passport fraud and former 1936 presidential candidate, was nominated for president at the Communist Party convention in Madison Square Garden New York. Jamon Mord named vice president. the event aired on two networks while several cities refused to carry it. The party platform opposes President Hoover's defense policy and backs a Soviet peace policy.

New York Earl Ruanall Browder Wichita Kao Jamon W. Mord Alabama Mutuel Jona J. O'Connor Democrats

Boy of 11 Possibly Killed by Comrades in Colombia

In Le Junta Cola on June 2 the body of an 11 year old boy, Antonio Benavides, was found hanging from a railroad trestle. Police rounded up companions who were with him that afternoon for questioning. Investigators say the boy may have been choked to death during a quarrel before his body was suspended.

le Junta Cola Jun Ile Antonio Benavides Charles Walsh

Pacifist Outfits In America Face Prison Time

In Oienna Texas on June 2 a sect with about 50 members was escorted from town after refusing to salute the American flag. They were held in jail later that day with no formal charges. A violent disruption accompanied the incident as officers rescued over 70 sect members from a hostile crowd while distributing religious pamphlets. A spokesman said members refused to salute any man made flag or symbol. In nearby Wazabachte Texas, 90 members were jailed by sheriff deputies for allegedly trying to distribute literature of a provocative nature to residents.

Oienna Texas Gerron Yaster Liferaturs Kect Wazabachte Texan Acct Aherift Din Uribuln Iterature Joe Reynaid

Governor Ayers Defends Montana Support For National Defense

Governor Roy T. Ayers announced in a radio address that Montana stands ready to aid national defense and to sustain the US economic structure. He noted Montana’s fiscal balance, reduced indebtedness, and strong credit, pledging continued fiscal prudence as the state backs defense efforts and highway funding.

Roy T. Ayers Recordny Montana United States Ayers Ead

Thirtieth Commencement at Carroll College Honors Given

Carroll college celebrated its thirtieth commencement with honors and degrees to seventeen seniors. Rev Dr Maurice Sheehy of the Catholic University of Washington spoke, joined by Bishop William Condon of Great Falls, as the Hilltop gym overflowed with graduates, students, and friends. He urged intellectual honesty and guidance from history to temper youth’s impetuosity.

Carroll M. Sheehy Carroll College Graduaou Maurice Aleehy Catholic University of Washington D. C William Condon Great Fails Sheehy Hilltop Gymnasium Carroll Col

Fire causes $4600 loss to Hamilton business block

A Hamilton fire today caused damage estimated at $4600 to a business block containing offices and a liquor establishment. Firemen reported the blaze started after the place had closed for the night and the front of the building was involved.

Hamilton Amos

Supreme Court May Decide on Salute Dispute

Washington reports the Supreme Court may rule on a dispute over a religious salute requirement seen as infringing religious freedom. The case centers on a minor and her brother challenging a state regulation affecting school participation and religious practice.

Supreme Court Washington Odeana Terma Sille Claan Wan Livan Gobitls William

American Bombers Hold Off German Fleet at Dunkerque

Langdon June 2 American built Hudson bombers attacked 40 German bombers and fighters near Dunkerque destroying several aircraft in 13 minutes. Royal Air Force fighters damaged or destroyed 78 German bombers and fighter planes during the operation, with British forces claiming 35 German aircraft shot down in the Dunkerque sector today.

Langdon Fightar Dunkerque Air Ministry Royal Air Force Phota Thas

British Prepare for Battle for Gibraltar Zone

Bern June 2 The Swiss announced that fighting planes shot down another German bomber today marking the third such loss in 24 hours. The aerial violation followed massed German raids from Rhine airfields against the Rhone valley industry in France as Italy reportedly planned to enter the war when Allied air power is crippled enough to threaten the Po valley. Rouse June 2 The Italian Stefani agency said Tangier residents were stirred by rumors of Allied troops landing there to oppose Spanish claims on Gibraltar and incitement against Italians spread in Casablanca and Algeria.

Bern i/e Rhine Rhone France Berlin Italy Africa Stefani Tangier Morocco Gibraltar Algeria Casablanca

Plan Bruited to Send Planes Over In Aid of Allies

A distorted caption reports that plans were proposed to deliver warplanes to aid the Allies. The message cites Senator Pepper and references a briefing to the president. Continent on Page 3.

Washington

Red Cross Sets Steps to Aid Refugees Host Nation

Washington reports the American Red Cross forms a new relief group to assist refugees in France. Cha rles Norman Hewels announces cooperation with the French government and Ambassador William C. SulI. The unit will coordinate rapid aid from the US Red Cross and France through M. Benest Mercier. Contributions to the Red Cross War Relief Fund have reached 60,004,003. The Red Cross will continue sending aid as the program progresses.

Washington Trenton Franen Chalentas Norman Hewels Red Crow Thh Ngw Ratahs Goverment Ameriscan William C. Sule Ned Crown M. Benest Mercier Freneh Industrial Davia Sail Red Cross

Lady Bullfighters Perform in Mexico City Debut

A reading of a frayed report notes women bullfighters performing in Mexico City's Metiringg arena on June 2 for the first union in Mexico. The piece mentions cheers and lively crowd reactions, with references to nerves and excitement surrounding the event.

Mexico Guy Mexico City Ani

U S Liner Leaves Italian Port With Refugees

Genoa June 2 The United States liner Manhattan carrying American and foreign troops and many refugees sailed for New York. About 2200 passengers were aboard, nearly triple its normal capacity, and several hundred were left behind in Genoa after delays for embarkation formalities. Officials in Washington were not certain when the liner would call at Genoa again.

Genoa Jnne United Manhattan New York Abin Salle Wan Staten Lucs Botaura Washington Italy

Epic BEF escape in Flemish trap praised by Eden

London June 2. War Secretary Anthony Eden said tonight that more than four-fifths of the British expeditionary force has been saved from a German trap in Flanders after a heroic fight described as epic. He praised the BEF rescue to the empire and the United States while acknowledging heavy losses. An unidentified aircraft dropped two bombs in a nearby operation amid home front preparations.

London Flanders Anthony Eden Britain Empire United States Letensa Qirerafe Oper Nerfyle Coud

Pope XII Urges Belligerents to Show Humanity in War

Pope XII appealed to the fighting nations to conduct war as humanely as possible. He urged belligerents to remember their duties of humanity under war law and morality and expressed concern over the widening devastation across Europe amid ongoing conflict. He spoke during greetings on his name day.

Atlean City Piig XII Fivrape Hve Berger Miley

Butte Man Fatally Struck by Car Near Highway

June 2 Butte report says Maritila, 22, died from injuries after being struck by a car while walking along a highway on the outskirts of the city. His companion Niel Juepper, 19, was not seriously hurt. The accident occurred early morning as they walked with a cane. A short’s office said the car was driven by Andrew Fulls. The injured were taken to a local hospital.

Butte Witho Vic) Maritila Maritila Niel Juepper Cony Andrew Nho Grad

Noted British Duke Killed in Action

Lonian date reports the Duke of Northumberland, aged 27 and ninth holder of the dukedom since 1765, killed in action. The duke had become a major owner of cow properties in England after inheriting wealth from his late father.

Lonian Duke of Northumberland England Beccame

New York World’s Fair Shows Tiny Premature Baby

A three month premature girl named Togona, weighing about one pound, rests in an incubator at the World’s Fair incubator show. Born yesterday in a Brooklyn hospital, she is under the care of Dr. Martin Coney and has received special attention to reach infant maturity.

New York Togina Brooklyn Tikea Martin Coney

Striking shipworkers vote to return to work

Striking ship workers, about 8 000 total, voted today to go back to work after a three day walkout that halted construction on all United States warships. Union president John Tirean said the action aimed to avoid obstructing the national war program, with negotiations led by U1.0. and company reps. A first shift of 400 workers is to resume at midnight.

Kearny Sooty Dane Panty United States John Tirean Tia Tae Assistal Union of Marine and Shipholming Workers of America Uva Hea Shah Citta Foight Green Vinton Committee

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