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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1940

Page

2

Britain counts destroyers sunk in Dunkerque evacuation

England reports 30 destroyers and 24 minor vessels sunk amid a near 800-ship armada in the Flanders withdrawal. Admiralty calls the operation the most extensive naval evacuation in history, with heavy air attacks and ongoing Allied rescue efforts across the Channel.

Tey Anvorblad Pete London Great Britain Aix Flanders Admiralty Ti Wea Germany Air Ministry Lomee Keith Havant Brazil Grafton

Wiedeman Files for Republican Legislature Nomination

George Wiedeman of Helson, a University of Montana MBA graduate class of 1923, seeks the Republican nomination for the Lewis and Clark county House seat. He asks that the issue of equitable taxation appear on the ballot after his name. Wiedeman served in World War I, was wounded, and hails from a family of pioneer settlers.

George J. Wiedeman Heleon Lewis and Clark County Mr. Wiedeman Telona University of Montana At Minnoula Mrancy

Governor Wilson Holds Narrow Lead In Iowa Pr imaries

Dea Meltes reports Governor George A. Wilson leading H M Grosa, with Kaudron of Jowell wan in weak third. Ed Breen of Fort Nadge leads John K. Valentine in the Democratic gubernatorial race. Ward H Nye, 68, former Billing s schools superintendent, dies after a long illness.

Dea Laws George A. Wilson H. NM. Grosa Dos Molnan Nadia News Crit Ently H. Kaudnon Jowell Wan Ed Breen Fort Nadge John K. Valentine Diatelit

Major Eliot Debates Air Power Versus Sea Mastery

Major Eliot argues German air power failed to prove conquest of seas in the Dover area. He notes weather, coastal terrain, and naval countermeasures limit air force effectiveness. He stresses air power works best when coordinated with surface forces and cannot on its own decisively defeat ground or naval campaigns.

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Italy Bets War as Benito May Come Today

War fervor rises across Italy with calls for intervention and mass mobilization. Carabinieri guard British consulates as 10,000 World War veterans pledge readiness. Egypt sees tens of thousands leaving. Blond donors mobilize for public service. Yugoslav delegates visit. Mussolini’s restraint under Vatican mediation noted.

Turlo Muspollil Egypt Yugoslavia Italy Muanulini Pius XI Ote Asid Hoosevelt Musgolini

Trade Commission Grants 20 Days for Red Owl Store

The Montana Board of Trade Commission gave Red Owl Store in Miles City 20 days to respond after charges that the store violated the state unfair trade practices act. Chairman Austin B. Middleton and board members Horace F. Ungey and Paul T. Smith presided over a hearing to hear testimony on the case. The Miles City shop was accused of selling corela, jello and other items below cost.

Montana Allroad Puteda Wervice Commission Red Owl Miles City Austin B. Middleton Horace F. Ungey Paul T. Smith Montana Trade Commission

Vital Statistics and Helena Names Amid Conflict Reference

Fragmented OCR text mentions Elaina J Grave ana worona Bal dard and Walter J McNeer and Wuctle Jonen, all of Helena, with unclear context. The writing shifts to military themes about air forces at Dunkerque, surface forces, and strategic dominance, unusual for a local notice.

Elaina J. Grave Ana Worona Baldard Helena Walter J. McNeer Wuctle Jonen Ielena

Montana State University Grants 441 Degrees in 4th Straight Record

Missoula reports Montana State University awarded 441 degrees marking the fourth straight year of a new record. Dr. Gordon S. Watkins of UCLA delivered the commencement address on The Democratic Tradition and the Re rant from Heason. Honorary degrees were conferred on Watkins, a 1914 MSU alumnus, and Maj. Elvan W. Halley with regional foraster duties noted.

Missoula Montana State University Gordon S. Watkins College of Letters and Sciences UCLA Heason Dr. Watkins Montana Maj Elvan W. Halley Dacreed

Girl of sixes of injuries in crash near Billings

Billings June 3. Sandes Hunth six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs J Hut of Billings died of injuries suffered in a car truck crash a mile east of the city yesterday. Her younger brother Hobart Rath nine, sustained fractures of both legs and is in a nervous condition. Another brother Jack Hart twelve, received minor cuts and is recovering. Mrs Frank Meagan of Shelby in Glacier National Park remains extremely critical after a automobile accident with fractured skull and broken left arm.

Billings Mart Kalwapell Dana Frank Meagan Shelby Glacier National Park

Montana State College 44th Commencement Announces Awards

At Montana State College the largest graduating nun will receive a diploma as part of the 44th commencement events. Bachelor's degrees and 238 advanced degrees are awarded. The week opened with baccalaureate services and the annual reception led by Dr. A A L Strand. Class Day activities included Woman's Day with speaker Mrs Opal Petravsch Dat of Bombay and Vivian Cowan of Belgrade named Woman's Day speaker. Numerous honors were conferred on women students, including the Lalet award for outstanding achievement. A road incident is noted where a driver struck a tree after veering off the highway.

Bozeman Montana State College A. A L. Strand Opal Petravsch Dat Bombay India Tas Vivian Cowan Belgrade

Four Boys Drown as Boat Capsizes in Allegheny River

Four teenage boys from Sheffield, Pennsylvania drowned when their home made ton boat capsized beneath a dam on the Allegheny River near Aspinwall. The victims were Jack Mercer 16 William Venter 16 John Lambert 18 and Charlton Gaxda 17 all residents of Sheffield.

Pittaburgh Alleghany River Asplnwall Jack Mercer William Venter John Lambert Charion Gaxda Sherpeburg

Woman Takes Own Life Over War Fears in Tragic Note

In a gun-room death, 63 year old Mrs Lepora Holisor left a note saying she could not endure another war. Relatives unaware of her distress from war contributions during four years. Police found the body. local officials name four-year and scholarship contacts among neighbors and peers.

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