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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1940

Page

3

Reynaud Reforms Cabinet to Meet Incoming Crises

Paris reports Premier Paul Reynaud reshapes his cabinet, taking foreign affairs and war portfolios to himself and ousting Edourd Daladier. Jean Prouvost becomes Information Minister, Louis Frossard moves to public works, Yvon Delbos becomes Education Minister, while Albert Sarraut is dropped from the lineup amid a broader shakeup as German offensives press on Paris.

Paris Paul Reynaud Davidiet Jean Prouvost France Louis C. Frossard Anatole du Mourie Frossard Reynaud Yvon Delbos Popular Front Leon Blum Daladier Albert Sarraut

French Defenses Shift as Maginot Line Is Replaced

Military reports describe a shift from fixed fortifications to mobile resistant lines across Somme, Peronne, and Laon sectors. French forces slowed and counterattacked German armored efforts with hidden guns and rear assaults as Weygand’s plan evolved. Allied air power bombarded targets around St. Quentin and Peronne, destroying equipment and halting several advances.

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D A V Convention Set for Missoula by Helena Unit

Helena members of the Disabled American Veterans and auxiliary plan to attend the 90th annual Montana department convention in Missoula. Mrs Moon of Helena is department auxiliary president and will depart to finalize arrangements, with state adjutant Alma Angle and others also traveling. The auxiliary supports veterans wounded or disabled from 1917 to 1918 and promotes unity, understanding, and a peaceable future. Mrs Moon has long aided the auxiliary and organized four new chapters and served in national roles.

Helena Missoula Department of United States

Nazis Strike on Coast With Minor Losses

A late night aerial raid along the east and southeast coasts caused scattered fires and minor injuries. Six persons were hurt. incendiaries were dropped in Yorkshire Lincolnshire Norfolk and on the Thames. One house in Lincolnshire burned. searchers and fighters were active with no further casualties reported.

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Rigid Restrictions Clamp Allies by Secretary Hull

President Roosevelt sought authority to call up the national guard for emergency duty at key fronts but faced congressional opposition. Marshall proposed enlarging the regular army to 335,000 with armored divisions and more air corps, aiming to avoid mobilizing the National Guard. Debates shifted to defense taxes, army size, and a national industrial defense corps, while prohibitions extended to amateur radio to foreign stations and warship contract negotiations.

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Shome Defense Deflects Invasion Rumors Across Britain

Grim wartime dispatch describes Britain's home defense being overwhelmed by imagined aerial bombardment and ground attack. Reports warn against brutal maneuvers as observers factor in foreign and domestic fears. Farmers alter fields to hinder invasion while authorities push morale and preparedness amid a tense home front.

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