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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1940

Page

7

Senator Wheeler Opposes War Hysteria In Senate Debate

Washington June 6 Senator Wheeler of Montana and Bove of Washington both Democrats urged calm amid war hysteria. Wheeler said public sentiment favored staying out of war while Pepper of New Mexico pressed aid to Allies. King of Utah argued his remarks defended U S interests in the Western Hemisphere. Wheeler warned against rushing to war and urged Congress to gauge popular will before acting.

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Young Oako Slayer Reprieve Granted On Birthday

A 14 year old Denver girl petitioned to halt the hanging of Clifford Albert Iosa 26 set for July 1 claiming it would spoil her birthday. Governor Bottolfsen declined the request noting the case is under state review after Iosa was convicted of fatally shooting a schoolmate.

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Nation May Sell Surplus Material For Allies

Navy plans to send surplus planes back to companies or Allied governments as replacement orders ease, with officials saying replacements are nearly ready and further transfers to reserve bases unlikely until new stocks arrive. Lawmakers are divided. some call the move proper and necessary for national defense, others warn it could resemble direct government-to-belligerent sales or an act of war. Ambassadors Kennedy and Auld report arms requests from Britain and France, including rifles and artillery, while the White House and Attorney General approve expedited transfers under neutrality precedents.

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British speed up war production and defence plans

British officials announced accelerated war production and intensified home defense measures as German bombings continued from the Thames north to Yorkshire. British labor chiefs pledged stricter wartime controls to boost industry while US aid was discussed and a House vote moved to consider Wagner Act amendments despite uncertain prospects.

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Fascists Ready for War Decision and Airstrike Warnings

A dispatch reports Italian fascists prepared for a war decision with blackout orders for civilians and guards authorized to shoot those evading border control. Mussolini’s party planned mass meetings and possible address signaling potential war alignment with the Axis, amid long-standing prewar mobilizations.

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Personal notes from Butte and Helena area visitors

A stream of visitors and registrations at the Placer and Harvey hotels in Butte and Helena is reported, with names from Missoula Billings Glasgow Bozeman and more. Mentions of Edwin Hahn returning from MIT to visit Helena accompany a political note about Mussolini and Hitler planning actions in Italy. The passage ends noting the United States as the world’s largest sugar consumer.

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