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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1941

Page

2

Hopkins Sees Germany Unable To Win War

New York reports Harry Hopkins asserts Hitler cannot win due to lack of sea power, inferior air strength, and Britain and United States economic dominance. He notes British air superiority growing, Germany’s bombers limited, and democracies nearing parity in eight to twelve months with continued Allied production.

New York Harry Hopkins Roosevelt Hitler Great Britain United States American Magazine Hopkins London Germany America Britain

Peruvian Freighter in Trouble Near Brazil

The 6,136 ton Peruvian freighter Apurimac reported loss of a screw off the north coast of Brazil in mid afternoon. Brazilian warship Jose Bonifacio and freighter Jabonto rushed to assist. Apurimac departed Norfolk, Va for Recife on May 14.

O de Janeiro Brazil Apurimac Jose Bonifacio Jabonto Norfolk Vay Recife

Carroll seniors receive degrees at Hilltop commencement

Eighteen Carroll College seniors earned diplomas Sunday in a campus commencement in the college gym. Principal speaker Toomey addressed graduates as plans for next year were outlined by Bennet Riley president. Scholarships have been offered to 122 Catholic high school seniors in six states for next year.

Carroll College Hilltop Toomey College Aid Us Bennet Riley Paul B. Kirchen Edward F. Moran Sx States Riley

War Inference From Post Crete Talks May Aid Axis

Interpreting The War outlines post Crete meetings as enabling prompt Axis exploitation. Malta could be the next target with air invasion seen as likely. Cyprus and Cypriot bases are noted as potential vulnerabilities if Turkey allows Axis access. British moves in Iraq and Tunisia are cited as shaping central Mediterranean prospects.

Kirke J. Simpson Hitler Musselini Crete Brenner Pass Weysend French Africa Marshal Petain Suez Canal Malta Europe Syria Cyprus Sicilian Straits Tunisia Libya London Mediterranean Britissh Turkey Traisland Iraq

Bids Discussed for Police Radio Equipment Upgrade

Col Charles L Shendan said bids for receiving and sending sets for highway patrol cars and a transmitter will be continued today State Purchashing Agent J E Henry and Axel Larson reported police car collisions at Benton Lyndale and another crash at Benton Euclid. Julius Smiths car hit a tree in the parking strip as drivers swerved to avoid the crash.

Charles L. Shendan Shendan J E Henry Cline Center Axel Larson Deave Pumnea Polce Benton and Lyndale Robert Larson Benton Euclid Julius Smith

Proposed Railroad Abandonment Not Favored

A Senate subcommittee report on railroad abandonments condemns the Denver and Rio Grande Western narrow gauge line between Santa Fe New Mexico and Antonito Colorado. The panel cites public interest and welfare in maintaining rail connections with the Santa Fe Railroad for southwestern Colorado and the states of New Mexico Arizona and California. Senator Johnson of Colorado chairs the hearings.

Washington Denver & Rio Grands Western Santa Fe Antonito, Colo Senate Southwestern Colo Tate New Mexico Arizona Californa Johnson D. Colo

AFL Amalgamated Wins Bus Drivers Representation

In San Francisco on June 2 the NURB announced the AFL Amalgamated Union has won the election to represent Pacific Greyhound bus drivers. Regional NLRB director Mrs Alice Rossiter stated the vote totals favored the Amalgamated Association of Street Electric Railway and Motor Coach Employees with 544 votes to 339 for the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen.

San Francisco NURB AFL Amalgamated Unin Pa Ific Greyhound Pacific Alice Rossiter NLRB Amalgamated Association of Street, Electric Railhway Brotherhood of Railroad

34 Inmates Released From Montana State Prison

The Montana parole board approved discharge of 17 inmates who completed terms and parole of 17 first term offenders. Releases take effect this month, board officials said.

Montana Parole Board

Court Set To Convene At 10 This Morning

Federal district court will convene at 10 o'clock to try the war risk insurance case of Joseph D Phillips against the United States. Trial jurors report this morning, court clerk says. A grand jury will convene in Helena Friday.

Federal District Court Joseph D Philps United States Helenk

Oldest Red Lodge Man Dies After Long Life

Red Lodge Montana June 2 Joel Hasterlik 90 oldest male Red Lodge resident died at his home after two brief illnesses He was a merchant here 89 years He boasted voting for President Grant native of Bohemia Six sons and one daughter survive Colorado Springs Colo June 2 Martin Sukle scheduled for trial tomorrow in district court for murder of Jack Russell slain in 1989 in the Black Forest He was convicted and sentenced to die at first trial but a new trial was ordered by the state supreme court on allegation of error Forty one Montana School of Mines students from Butte visiting the Porter brothers dredge Golden Messenger mine and the A S R smelter at East Helena returned to Butte yesterday led by Dr E Perry and BD Cullity

Red Lodge Joel Hasterlik Hasterlick Grant Bohemia Colorado Springs Colo Martin Sukle Jack Russell Black Forest Here Sukle State Supreme Court Montana State School of Mines Butte Porter Brothers Golden Messenger East Helena Butta E. Perry B .D. Cullity School of Miney

Senate boosts Indian road and irrigation funds in interior bill

The Senate appropriations committee reported the interior department supply bill with a 350000 increase for Indian roads. It raises the Niven Gerlach road in Nevada to 300000 and adds 190000 and 150000 for Maverick Springs field road in Shoshone and Sprague River road in Klamath. Also adds 300000 for rehabilitation of needy Indians and 20000 for Wind River irrigation with 11000 for land subjugation and drainage. Fuel testing for the Bureau of Mines rises to 262000. funds kept for lignite and sub bituminous coal investigations in Colorado.

Washington Senate Interior Department Aramid Lake Reservation Nevada Maverick Springs Field Road Shoshone Reservation Wye Sprague River Road Klamath Reservation Ore Windriver Bureau of Mimes Im Progress Colorado Tae Bureau Bkeyise

Spotted Fever Hits Big State Total

Rocky Mountain spotted fever reached a high annual total in Mand tang since 1936 with 13 new cases reported this week by Dr B E Kilbourne state epidemiologist raising the year’s total to 64, just one below the 1998 high. Other diseases listed include chicken pox 50 measles 24 German measles 12 whooping cough 12 mumps 12 scarlet fever 7 tuberculosis 3.

Rocky Mountain Mand Tang B E Kilbourne Kilbourne

Police Install New Radio Transmitter

Helena police quarters in the Civic center are being remodeled to allow installation of a new state and city seven thousand dollar radio transmitter. The system will be owned by the state and operated by the police department and will work with transmitters in highway patrol cars. Larry Graham, police radio technician, said the transmitter will permit 24 hour intercity and statewide communication.

Helena Larry Graham

Thefts Reported At Local Shoplifting Incident

Eight boxes of hosiery valued over 40 dollars were taken yesterday by shoplifters. Three women and three girls are suspected.

Mary Moore

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