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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1941

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Plane Plant Strike Continues at North American Aviation

Inglewood California June 8 An AP report says the strike at North American Aviation Corp halts work on 200 million dollars in defense contracts and will not end tomorrow despite a Roosevelt deadline for Army move in Local union leader Elser E Freitag says vote on resuming work is not allowed except in a special meeting or by mail and no feasible plan for a mail vote exists Richard T Frankensteen of Detroit National Director of Aviation repeats criticism and urges end to work stoppage to aid VAWCIO progress with Murray message urging decision to end strike continues Page 2.

Inglewood Calif North American Aviation Corporation Roosevelt C10 Philip Murray Pitielat Elser E. Freitag Richard T Frankensteen Detroit Murray Frankensteen

Union Leaders Are Suspended for Continuing Strike

Inglewood California Tyne reports Richard T. Frankensteen head of the CIO aviation division suspends Wyndham Mortimer three international organizers and all CIO allies of the United Automobile Workers local at North American Aviation. Frankensteen acted after being booed while trying to recall workers. An army takeover order awaits Roosevelt signature. International organizers suspended include John O77 Sr Stanford Douglas and Arthur Kearns. Also on the list is John Dor Jr publicity director for the union.

Inglewood Calif. Tyne Richard T. Frankensteen C.I.0 Wyndham Mortimer United Automobile Workers North American Aviation Corporation Frankensteen Roosevelt CLO Philip Murray John O77 Stanford Douglas Arthur Kearns Lst John Dor, Jr Union

Hundreds Said Killed In Alexandria In Heavy Nazi Raids

Nazis bombed the British naval base at Alexandria in the heaviest raid yet, with planes striking the port area while anti-aircraft fire opened a wall. Reports say many deaths or injuries across European and Arab city districts, though warships appeared largely untouched. More than 100 killed in a prior raid last Wednesday night.

Alexandria Egypt

Two Anti Strike Legislation Up for Vote Today

Washington reports two differing anti strike measures poised for a congressional vote. Senate leaders push to amend the selective service act to let the government seize and run a plant if war production is threatened, while the administration backs a second version aimed at broader labor dispute powers without naming strikes.

Washington Congress Senate Secretary of War Or Navy War Department

Pioneer Mining Man John Gillis Dies in Missoula

John Gillis of Butte and Missoula, a noted Montana pioneer in mining, died at a hospital after illness. He lived in Montana for 60 years, born in Canada in 1858, and came to Montana in 1880. He helped shape Anaconda Copper Mining Company policy and served as manager of the company mines in 1914 before retiring in 1924. Survivors include his wife, a stepson, and several siblings.

Missoula John Gillis Butte Montana Gillis Gutarin Canada McGill University Montreal Butts E. H. Wilson Conters Anaconda Starnes Ala Pany Mines War Department House Bership Monbretherg

Imminent Seizure Talk Ties Roosevelts Virus to Strike

President Roosevelt prepared a presidential order to move in with the army if the strike at North American Aviation’s Inglewood plant did not end by today. J H Kindelberger, company president, had returned from Washington after mediation talks. Murray in Washington urged workers to return to work, warning the continuation of the strike could hinder progress.

Associated Press Tound North American Aviation Corporation Twele Wood Calif Waul White House Roosevelt Washington J. H. Kindelberger Los Angeles Murray Richard Frankensteen U.a-W.-Gi.0 Ingrewood, Galif

Commissioners Open Three Day Montana County Meeting in Helena

Delegates arrive for a three day Montana Association of County Commissioners meeting at the Placer Hotel with Governor Ford scheduled to speak on state reorganization and defense. Notable sessions include license plate funding proposals, greetings from local leaders, and a banquet at the Elks temple with speeches by state officials and law enforcement leaders. The event closes Wednesday with elections and committee reports.

Montana Association of County Commissioners Placer Hotel Sam C. Ford State R. E B. Towle State Office of Production Management George Middleman Lewis and Clark Board of County Commissioners Jack Haystin Montana Municipal League League Chamber of Commerce Marlow Montana Governor Mais Ford Executive Mansion Elks’ Temple Lewis and Glak County Com’ Missioners A. J. Steffeck Hugh Adair John G. Brown Bob Fletche Elizabeth Ireland Make Instruction John W. Bonner Charles L. Sheridan State Highway Patrol

Weather outlook for Montana follows scattered showers

Weather report notes broken clouds Monday turning to scattered conditions Tuesday with occasional showers affecting south and west portions. Temperatures are expected to rise.

Slontana

Britain floods Syria and Lebanon pledge independence

Britain announces troop deployments into Syria and Lebanon alongside Free French forces to press political objectives. General Catroux proclaims Syria and Lebanon independent and to negotiate a treaty, while Sir Miles Lampson calls Syrians and Lebanese to join the Allies. A storm in Barisal reportedly sinks thousands in the Ganges delta.

London Tyna Britain Syria Lebanon Georges Catroux Fres Trench ¢al- Winns Ilis Foreign Office Caio Miles Lampson Brita'n Hem Ters Dispatch Calcutta India Barisal Hrntieh Ganges Dilia

Not Too Late to Learn: College Dreams Prove It

A collage of quirky 1913 to 1930s stories shows late learners like Mrs. Mabel Ellsworth of Rochester who finished a degree after pausing marriage and childrearing. John A. Low aged 60 completed nights at the University of Chicago toward a philosophy degree and plans further study. Mrs. Mary Day of St. Petersburg earned her diploma late after 18 years teaching, and Raymond Iasaler of Denver earned his high school diploma at 70. Other light notes include a congressman picketing the White House peeling potatoes, and odd mishaps across towns, including a misplaced cannon hat at Fort Bragg.

New York Independent Special News Service Mabel Ellsworth Rochester Uniiversity of John A. Low University of Chicago Mary Day St. Petersburg Fla Raymond Iasaler Deniver VOLK Pizay White House Cordele Auderson 5. C Whiteville N. C Fort Bragg

Petain Orders Army to Defend Syria

French and British forces clash in southern Syria as Free French troops and British units cross from Palestine to oppose Vichy rule. Major actions unfold near Jebel Ed Druz, with assaults toward Merdjayoun and Damascus while forces push from the east toward Deir ez Zor and Aleppo. The operation aims to deny Petain control and protect the mandate.

Vichy France Syria Marshal Petain Middle East de Gauthsis Palestine Jebel Ed Druz Merdjayoun Beirut Iso Damascus

Army Pilot Is Killed When Plane Falls

A military training plane crashed in fog near Hathaway Canyon in California while en route from Tucson to Santa Maria. The casualty was Lieut K R Granzow, the pilot, reported dead from the impact. A reserve officer on active duty, J R Brosheer, was injured but survived and reached a Morongo Indian Reservation village.

Banning Calif Tucson Aciz Santa Maria Lovely Hathaway Catyon J. R. Brosheer K. R. Granzow Morongo

Invasion Aims To Jump On Nazi Force In Syria

British troops in Palestine joined by Free French and RAF aircraft began a pre dawn invasion of Syria to halt Axis expansion in the Middle East. The operation, supported by air power and naval actions on the Lebanon coast, sought Syrian liberation and independence if successful, with clashes and bombings reported but no clear progress details.

Cairo Egypt Palestine R.A.F Syria France Middle East Africa Britain Marshal Petain Vichy Royal Navy Lebanon Beirut Mezze Damageous Nerah Rayak Artil Pega 3

War Front Reports Cuts Between Syria and Turkey

Reuters from Ankara says all communications between Syria and Turkey have been severed. Jerusalem reports British warplanes overhead en route to Syria as Free French forces press into Syria and Lebanon with little resistance 12 hours after operations began at 2 am. French defenses along mandates in Syria and Lebanon repel day-long British attacks as Paris protests.

London Reuters Ankara Syria Turkey Jerusalem Aoiout Lebanon beilHantly

Device to Drive Nazi Subs From Seas Predicted by Kettering

Charles T. Kettering, famed inventor, predicted Germany’s submarines would be driven from the seas by a surface-catching device. He said GM researchers have worked six years with the navy and that interception of night bombers is being advanced in England by detection devices now in production. He stressed ships and planes could curb submarine and air losses, while noting only one of ten sunk merchant ships falls to mines.

Detrait America Navy General Motors Research Division

Convict Killed in Attempted Break at Philadelphia Prison

At Holmesburg Prison five inmates staged an escape try. James Kreiger, 21, of Philadelphia, serving five to 10 years for armed assault with intent to rob, was shot and killed when he struck guard John Routh, 44, on the head with a heavy bolt. Routh was seriously injured.

Fauageipala Philadelphia County Holmesburg James Kreiger Philadelphia John Routh Kreiger Routh

Clipper Unable to Land at Lisbon Due to Weather

Pan American Airways reported the Dikle clipper could not land at Lisbon amid rain and heavy fog. It diverted to Setubal, Portugal, 20 miles southeast, where passengers were transferred by boat. The flight left LaGuardia at 9:20 a.m. and landed about 11 a.m. transatlantic. Three passengers for Europe and 23 for Bermuda. Notables aboard included Brig. Gen. F Spaulding and Lieut. Dan Dane Johnson of the US Navy Reserve plus William Keith Weal, a British traveler.

New York Pan American Airways Lisbon Setubal Destinaton Usia Tagus River Pan American LaGuardia Field M.S.T Portugal Europe Bermuda F. Spaulding Dan Dane Johnson WU. S. Naval Reserve William Kieth Weal

First in Series of Annual Retreats To Begin at Carroll

The annual spiritual retreat for clergy sponsored by Carroll College opens tonight with Very Rev. Martin J. O'Malley leading. The retreat runs to Friday morning with mass at 8 20. Lay and women’s retreats follow the next weekend and are directed by Fr. O'Malley and Fr. Bromer Riley. Attendance is expected to be large and growing.

Carroll Tonight Carroll College Martin J. O'Malley C.M.S.T.D Kenrick Seminary St. Louis Fy. O'Malley Bromer Riley Carrol

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