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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1940

Page

3

Government borrowing seen likely to rise for defense program

New York June 2. Wall street reserves of credit dollars appear poised to be tapped for wartime needs as defense outlay expands the national program. Treasury borrowing likely to resume to cover a swelling federal deficit, with deficits projected over 4 billion dollars in the new fiscal year. experts note the heavy gold inflows and large reserve funds could support increased federal obligations for war financing while cautioning against inflationary risks.

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Broadwater county notes and town news summary

Townsend reports hospital admissions, births, and medical patients including Mary Jean Hetner and Jélio Chamberlain. Local accidents on U 6 70 and U 5 10, a court arrest for Fisherman Fried H Mapalo, and a sale order in the Daniel C. McCarthy estate. 4-H club meets at Broadwater courthouse with leaders named. personal notes list residents visiting towns and Memorial Day travels.

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SUREWY NEWS SENT ON WIRES DURING WEEK

A digest of quirky items from across the country. Hostesses in Atlantic City and celebrations in New London appear alongside oddities such as unusually long halls and orange sized stones. Reports mention auto accidents in Finney County and census notes in Arizona. A Pittsburgh woman, born in New York, and her husband, born in Pittsburgh, with a child also linked to New York, headline a curious family tale.

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Idaho Shoots Dominate Dako Trophy Event at Bun Valley

Idaho gunners favored home targets as FEO Renfro won the Dako Shoot Trophy with a 74 of 700, outpacing out‑of‑state challengers. Mrs. Cal Ray captured the women’s handicap while John C. Gray led the Idaho field with 198 of 200 in the slogiss championship. Art Barnes earned high gun honors with 198 of 200.

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Large Gain Reported In Travel Over Line

In Burbank California on June 2, travel over the Western Rail lines showed a 70.82 percent rise year over year with April at 1,137,292 passenger miles vs March 1,081,635 and April 686,781 in 1929. Lake to Los Angeles San Diego traffic rose 72.12 percent, Salt Lake to Great Falls and other routes up 40.28 percent. Official Thomas Wolfe, vice president in charge of traffic, cited the gains and noted overall air and rail travel increases.

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British prepare for battle over Gibraltar zone

A chaotic dispatch details Britain's stance in the Mediterranean crisis as German and Italian moves raise fear of a full engagement. It notes Franco-British retreat from Flanders, bombardments on Marseille and Lyon, and Allied losses while detailing Eden's comments on the expeditionary force and shifting frontline dynamics. The report also mentions British naval and air activity, Italian mobilization, and Roosevelt era diplomacy shaping the Pacific and Atlantic theatres.

Turkey Keeps Distance as War Clouds Grow Over Europe

Ankara reports Turkey aims to stay out of the war but warns held in readiness to defend the country. officials interpret the policy as a cautious shift toward the Allies while signaling no mutual assistance pacts. Across the Atlantic, dynamite finds near the Rouge River bridge prompt police action and continued safety concerns. Air raids and shelling flank the North Sea coast as German forces suffer heavy losses in Holland and pilots face intensified danger. German appeals for youth to join the air force surface amid claims of significant air losses and propaganda efforts.

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Plan for Sending Planes to Aid Allies Discussed

Whita Houus conference estay day with indications the administration debates the wisdom of sharing older US bombers with the Allies. Senators and advisors weigh risks to national defense while considering trading surplus warplanes to manufacturers for sale to allies.

Red Cross Moves to Aid Refugees Amid War Turmoil

Premier Reynaud praised the Red Cross as a pillar of aid for refugees in France, lauding its generosity and steady support from allied nations. The article notes broad defense funding debates in Congress, with estimates nearing 4.672 billion dollars and opposition to deploying the National Guard without full backing.

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Entrance of Italy Likely on Any Day

Reported discussions indicate Allied and Italian positions show no lasting differences that cannot be resolved by negotiation. Italian aims include Corsica and other territories, with Italy urged to pursue victory independently rather than wait for satisfaction from external powers. Broadcasts warn that entering war would carry responsibility for Britain and France.

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