Move toward aiding British shipping discussed in Washington
The article recounts U S officials including Noel Wall and Eleco N Van Kleffens reporting on economic warfare talks with Britain and the Netherlands East Indies. It notes Secretary Hull Stimson and Roosevelt weighing secrecy in war strategy and France's attitude toward Britain amid talks of accelerating U S efforts to aid Britain. Ambassador Winant urged faster U S action to bolster Britain's stand against the Axis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noel Wall
Ministry of Economic Warfare
Eleco N. van Kleffens
Netherlands
Sumner Welles
Netherlands East Indies
Japan
Navy
Kuoa Lef
Hull
Stimson
United States
Britain
Roosevelt
France
Siste Department
Dakar
Africa
Vivant
London
Winant
State Seeks Shoes and Coal For Montana Inmates
State Purchasing Agent J E Henry issued bids for about 3400 pairs of shoes for custodial inmates and state prison inmates with a return date of June 24 Bids for coal totaling about 16555 tons were also requested with bids due June 27 to supply the state institutions including the prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Henry
Montana
Henry
Relief Ruling Allows County to Use External Doctor for Indigent Care
Attorney General John W. Bonner issued an opinion at Bert I. Packer’s request finding county commissioners may contract with county physicians for indigent care that permits sending old age recipients to another doctor. The ruling states the provision is not exclusive for old-age recipients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Bonner
Bert I. Packer
Teton County
City Treasury Receives Fifty Thousand in May
City treasurer Henry Ruegg reported May receipts of 47 500.83 and expenditures of 385 179.46, leaving a cash balance of 71 677.99 at month end from 48 306.52 at start. The balance swing mostly reflects 44 171.21 from the second half of county real estate tax collections. An ancient Assyrian manuscript notes physicians blaming ailments on bad teeth.
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Henry Ruegg
Ruegg
Continental arms pact links French German bases
The Wear Front reports a collaboration agreement between Vice Premier Admiral Jean Durlan of France and Adolf Hitler to jointly use six French naval bases. It notes Germany already uses Dakar as a submarine base and U boats have blockaded Cape Verde. A BBC French broadcast cited about 200 German planes in Syria and reports of German signage on roads near Ankara.
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Jean Durlan
France
Adolf Hitler
Germany
Dakar
French West Africa
Cape Verde Islands
New York
British Broadcasting Comporition
N.B.C
Syria
B.B.C
Ankara
Montana Industry Resources May Be Pooled For Defense
R E Towla O P M coordinator says Montana industrial resources may be pooled to aid national defense. A meeting in Washington June 16 17 18 will discuss contracting issues with two representatives from each of 36 districts. Towle and J T O Connell to represent Helena area including the entire state.
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Montana
R. E. Towla
O.P.M
Washington
Towle
O'Connell
Helena
O.P. M
State Land Rentals Big for Three Months Ended June 1
J. W. Walker, state land commissioner, announced that rentals from agricultural and grazing lands for the quarter ending June 1 totaled 45,603.78 dollars. Of this, 31,988.80 came from grazing leases and 13,844.98 from agricultural leases. The 1,347 leases cover 704,354 acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Walker
Walker
City Police Buy Shells Loader Cartridges for Saving Plan
Folica Chief Clyde Burgess announced the city police department bought cartridge loading equipment to cut cartridge costs. He expected savings of about two thirds on manufactured cartridges but noted difficulties obtaining pistol powder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Folica
Clyde Burgess
Burgess
Property Bill Aimed at Halting Strikes In Congress
The House opens debate on a war department bill giving Roosevelt power to seize property for defense, with editorials noting the option for temporary or permanent seizure depending on definition. Secretary Knox urges shipbuilding speed while treasury shows May spending at 856.8 million and daily outlays near 27 million as war needs grow. May, of Kentucky, introduces the measure “by request” in the military committee, promising action if favored.
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Knox
Treasury
Washington
War Department
Roosevelt
House
May
Military Committee
Inflation fears and wage push threaten postwar price spiral
An economist notes inflation risk is limited now but warns a wage price spiral could arise if labor gains outpace production costs. He favors tying wages to the cost of living, compares with Britain and Canada, and reflects on postwar French air bases in Syria and potential German moves.
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Nadler
England
Canada
Britain
Syria
Iraq
Europe
United States
Dr. Nadler
Placer Hotel
Eight Selectees Picked to Leave Helena for Army
Eight county men were chosen to depart Helena on June 25 for U S army service. The selectees include Warrell Burdette Garman of Wilborn James A Cumming of Helena now at the University of Chicago Joseph J Whiteside now in Minnesota Frank George Heart of Augusta Isami Watanabe now in California George Joseph Kleinemas Gerald Lawrence Crowley and Christian Walter Morgensen of Helena. They were honored at a banquet at the Elks club, along with other groups slated to leave in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hight
Helena
U. S. Army
Fratt
Doard
Warrell Burdette
Garman
Wilborn
James A. Cumming
University of Chicago
Joseph J. Whiteside
Minnesota
Frank George Heart
Augusta
Isami Watanabe
California
George Joseph Kleinemas
Gerald Lawrence Crowley
Christian Walter Morgensen
The
Elks Club
War interpretation and French role in Axis strategy
Ambiguity over France’s stance in the British Axis war leaves Britain awaiting clear signals. A German troop carrier shot near Malta prompts questions, while Vichy’s cabinet meetings hint at decisive policy forging. Possible French cooperation with German and Turkish forces could shape Syria, Egypt, and the Mediterranean confrontation.
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Hy Kirke
Simpson
France
Germany
Maly
Britain
Mediterranean
Middle East
Malta
Vichy
Weygand
Jord
Africa
Syria
Sicily
Egypt
London
Germanys Syria landings stir uncertain Mediterranean plans
The report notes 24 hours after the first Nazi landings in Syria there is no word of Allied air strikes. Analysts debate strategic aims, possible Syrian bases for attacks on Cyprus or Egypt, and potential French and British responses. The Amman dispatch says Transjordan officials welcomed Major John B. Glubb and his desert patrol celebrating the collapse of the Trac rising.
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Syria
Berlin
Vichy
London
Cypri
Cypus
Palestine
Iraq
Mediterranean
Middle East
Egypt
Libya
Reuters
Amman
Ete Abdullah
Transjordan
John B. Glubp
Game Men to Meet Dr J in Salt Lake City
Dr J McFarland and state fish and game warden accompanied by Montana project leaders left yesterday for Salt Lake City for a federal wildlif eservice meeting. Robert Cooney heads the mountain goat sheep and grizzly bear project A A O Claire leads fur bearing animals and David Maclay heads the upland bird program.
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J. 5. McFarland
Montana
Salt Lake City
Federal Wildlits Service
Robert ¥. Cooney
A. A. O’claire
David Maclay
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Rio
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Thin Pingerett
Hani
Binnie Barnes
Sayer
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