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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1940
Page
1
Berlin reports unofficial admission of the Weygand line's difficulty as German blitz divisions storm the Somme in a bid to encircle Paris from the west. Front dispatches claim fighting is heavy, with French defenses fighting from door to door and even engineers crossing rivers in a brutal encounter near Point Remy and Adheville.
The House appropriations committee approved a large defense funding rise at President Roosevelt’s request. An additional 1,277,741,170 dollars would bolster army and navy needs, following earlier 72,542,750? naval appropriations for expansion. The plan includes thousands of tanks, planes, and ships, aiming to accelerate wartime production.
The Clutt Aeronaution authority granted permission for Carroll cadesm to run a summer flight training program for 20 men. It covers 35 to 60 hours of flight training and 80 hours of ground school, beginning June 16 and ending September 16. The program, open to non students aged 18 to 26, continues the expanded training plan across the United States with GAA involvement.
An air raid alarm sounded in Paris this morning and ended at 9 00 a m after 28 minutes with no incident or gunfire reported in central Paris. Earlier, the city trembled from distant heavy explosions and anti aircraft fire had awakened residents.
Washington announces stringent regulations requiring passports and visas for many classes of travelers from Canada Newfoundland St Pierre and Miquelon Cuba the Dominican Panama Bermuda and other British French or Dutch possessions in the West Indies. Aliens seeking temporary entry must show a legitimate purpose and intent to depart after their stay.
The United States Navy announced a sale of fifty surplus warplanes to Allied powers as World War II battles with Germany intensify. The move aims to aid Britain and France with efficient dive-capable aircraft and Nexk-proot armor, though official confirmation was scarce. Planes reported to be from naval aviation reserve squadrons and routed to Buffalo for transfer to the Carlile Aircraft Company for future deliveries.
Ray Conger assumed duties as custodian of G A R and Spanish American War veterans relics and records at the state capitol. A former Montana veteran, Conger succeeds the late Cal G I Relehe, and is noted as father of Jud Conger, managing editor of the Bozeman Chronicle.
The London press reports Britain’s army in overalls pledging to gear up war industries for full equipment of the next British fighting force to serve in France or England. RAF efforts continue as bombing raids disrupt German logistics while Allied air activity targets the Ruhr and Ghent. Six German planes claimed in ongoing combat as air warfare intensifies.
Mexico plans extraordinary session of Congress this month to consider legislation to control foreign movements regulate possession of arms and strengthen the army and navy. President Cardona directs preparations as European war tensions rise and reports of subversive activity prompt urgent measures. Congress was adjourned last December and a full new roster of members and deputies is to be elected July 7.
The article fears Britain may relocate its wartime government to Canada to continue fighting Germany from overseas. It discusses potential British refuge in Canada, implications for U S security, and a new western hemisphere fleet threat with long range operations from Halifax and Vancouver Island ports.
In Rome, Italian fascists were ordered to be ready at any moment for nationwide mass meetings to hear Mussolini’s decision on war with Germany. Public hints suggest the call could come soon if Reynaud’s speech fails to sway Mussolini. Observers note Mussolini’s reaction dominates Italy’s stance, while threats of attacks and red banners hint at tense preparations.
French Premier Reynaud, amid cabinet revision, claims hundreds of German troops destroyed in the offensive on the Fomma and vows German hegemony will be broken. He addresses spectators abroad, urging understanding as France seeks war effort support. Continued on Page 2.
Reported that the liner Washington 13 has been ordered to sail to Galway Ireland to pick up Americans fleeing the war zone. The move aims to collect U.S. citizens in danger and bring them to safety amid rising tensions and travel restrictions during the conflict.
Reports describe a second German bombing raid within 24 hours across northeastern England and Lincolnshire. No fatalities reported. three workers injured near a town in Lincolnshire. Windows broken in several towns. air raid warnings sounded across multiple counties. all clear eventually given after about three hours.
New York dispatch says Germany reportedly contacted France via BBC picks and NBC broadcast claiming Britain left them to fight on French soil. French defenders counter attacked near Somme amid night battles, attempting to regain lost ground as tanks and artillery supported, with fighting continuing through the night along the eastern French flank.
James W. Gerard former U.S. ambassador to Germany argued for immediate American entry into the war at a Brooklyn Sunday school union assembly. He warned that delaying could “cook” the nation if defeat loomed and urged action to avoid disaster.
The National Youth Administration launches a resident training program at Montane High School in collaboration with local departments and state leaders. About 101 young men will receive instruction in aviation mechanics and related trades, with a new shop, dormitory, and training facilities planned for the summer. Applicants will be sorted into three groups and must file by June 16, aided by local officials to ensure funding and transfer processes.
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