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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1941

Page

5

Capt Roosevelt To Arrive In England Monday

London dispatch says Captain James Roosevelt and Major Gerald Thomas of the US Marines, after three weeks with Britain's Middle East forces, left Cairo for home to report Britain's war material needs and delivery recommendations for the region.

London James Roosevelt England Roosevelt Gerald Thomas United States Marines Cairo Egypt Brittain Middle East Far East Britain

Despondent Pullman Conductor Ends Life in Denver

Deputy Coroner John A. Killam said H. J. McNaimars, 56, a Pullman conductor for 25 years, shot himself to death in Denver. He left a note citing ill health and financial worries, ending a long career and adding to a troubling day.

Denver John A. Killaam H. J. McNaimars

Nazis Pressure on Russia for Grain and Turkish alarms

Turkish sources say Russia aware of German moves amid grain talks with Russia and possible Ukraines food needs as Hitler eyes Ukraine and Gibraltar. Turkish officials fear German arms and troops toward Syria. Latakia freighter and 20 engineers raise Ankara concern. Foreign Minister Sukru Saracoglu pressed German ambassador Franz von Papen. Turkey vows added frontier security measures.

Hitev Ukraine Hbraltar Russia Bessarabia Red Army Fremler Ion Antonescu Syria Latakia Istanbul Sukru Saracoglu Franz’von Papen Turkey von Paper Berlin Ankara

Hospital Building Legality to Be Tested in Court

A Montana court will hear challenges to a 1941 action authorizing a $400,000 serial bond to fund a hospital campus project. The move, tied to Referendum 43 approval, seeks court review of the legality of board actions and the context of the bond plan for dormitories and facility repairs. The case names Gov. Ford, Sam Mitchell, and Atty. Gen. Bonner, with Bonner set to represent the state.

Sam CG. Ford Montana Board of Examiners Ford Sam W. Mitchell John W. Bonner Peter Meloy Supreme Court Bonner Cess Regul de Taily

Mussolini to make important declaration as war news swirls

The report from Berlin hints that Mussolini will issue an important declaration amid Italy’s battlefield reverses. Analysts doubt a peace move and expect a rallying message to boost Italy’s prestige, feign Axis aims, and promise Africa’s regain and Mediterranean dominance through a warlike stance.

Ines Vichy Hitler Duce Mussolini Africa Mediterranean Tome

British Forces Said Ready to Move Into Syria

Reported continuation notes British troops prepared to advance into Syria as a German division reportedly located there. Turkish concerns were conveyed to German ambassador Jans von Papen, with Turkey ready to take further security steps along the Syrian frontier.

Syria

Denver Firefighters Battle Inferno at South Street Repair Shop

Eleven Denver fire companies fought for over an hour to control a blaze that destroyed 21 automobiles and damaged four others in an auto repair and body shop at 449 South Street. The fire caused extensive damage to the shop and its contents as crews worked to prevent spread to nearby buildings. No injuries were reported. Significance: large vehicle loss, extensive property damage, rapid multi-unit response.

Denver Tynes South

WARE Bite Alexandria and Egypt Front in World War II News

The article notes Alexandria as Egypts largest city after Cairo and 120 miles from Suez as British air raids target Benghazi and eastern Libyan ports to disrupt Axis supply lines. It mentions German claims of bombing Tobruk and Near there and discusses Hitlers aim to seize Egypt and Suez. British intelligence and Middle East command assessments are cited on Syria and movements.

Ware Bite Alexandria Egypt Cairo Wise Suez Canal Mediterranean Royal Air Force Middle East Command Tripoli Berlin Tobruk London Hitler Suez Syria Middle Wagf

Butte Man Killed in Hit-Run on Broadway Street

Butte reports a fatal hit-and-run on a city street last night ending Patrick Dougherty’s life. Police seek the driver believed responsible as Montana's automobile fatalities rise to 61 for the year.

Butte Montana Butts Patrick Dougherty

House Passes Oil Pipeline Bill

The House approved a bill to authorize pipelines carrying oil from Texas Louisiana and possibly Illinois for national defense. Government or private entities would gain eminent domain rights to speed construction amid warnings of wartime energy needs and potential restrictions on driving.

Washington Britain Texas Louisiana Senate Ickes

F D R Seeks Start on Vast Waterway to Boost War Production

President Roosevelt urged starting a large waterway project to bolster national defense and war production. He argued electric power and transport capacity are critical to manufacturing planes and ships and warned opponents of democracy that delaying such a project would weaken the nation. Secretary Stimson defended timely passage of a property seizure bill, saying delays hinder national defense while acknowledging criticism of broad presidential powers.

St. Lawrence Seaway Roosevelt Norway Dardanelles Stimson Hoo Congress Umit

Senator Norris blocks navy yard police bill in protest

Senator Norris of Nebraska blocked immediate action on a bill to authorize a special police force to guard navy yards and other government facilities, as protests over security measures continued. Green land is identified as Godhaya, with confusion over capital status.

Washington Seustor Norris Navy Yards

Three Hurt In Car Crash Near Livingston

Three Bozeman residents were injured when their car ran off the road and toppled over an embankment about 200 miles east of Livingston. Mrs. Ben Dixon sustained a fractured pelvis and other injuries. Mr. Dixon, 30, had facial injuries but was not hospitalized. Mrs. Dixon's mother, Mrs. TLFL Henegen, 73, suffered chest injuries including fractured ribs. Doctors described both women's conditions as favorable. The group was nearing the end of a 7,000 mile motor trip. Mrs. Dixon was driving, according to Patrolman Lester Black.

J. Windsor Tnell Bozeman Dixon Lester Black

Cause For Divorce In Omaha Petitions German Shepherd Alley

Loring Elliott files cross petition for divorce alleging his wife tried to shoot him and kept a pack of German shepherd dogs that roamed the house at night. The report also notes Sleicer park's chief mountain hag slid 14 miles from its original foundation.

Omaha Loring Elliott Slecier Park

Pastor William Muir Auld Dies in Elyria

Elyria Ohio June 5 Dr William Muir Auld 67 longtime author and pastor of the First Congregational church here for 17 years died tonight of a heart attack Auld wrote a best selling book Christmas Tradition” highlighting his prominence in religious and literary circles.

Elyria Ohio William Muir Auld First Congregational Church

Emerald Oil Promises Rapid Relief for Painful Feet

An old fashioned ad claims Moones Emerald Oil instantly relieves tender burning feet swollen feet and foot pain. It asserts minutes of use remove pain and suffering and urges readers to buy the product from druggists with a three bottle offer.

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