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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1941
Page
2
Allied forces press a two pronged advance into Lebanon and Syria as British and Free French actions target Vichy troops. Leaflets from Gen Archibald P Wa vel and Gen Georges Catroux urge Syrians to aid the Allies, proclaiming independence and the Liberator status of De Gaulle, with promises of cooperation and a treaty between Free France, Syria, and Lebanon.
The passage notes Lycia or Levant regions as likely main objectives of an invading force. It states 45,000 troops defending Syria, with one third to one fourth white and the rest Senegalese, Algerian, Lebanese, and Tunisian. The British and free French expect free France to rally forces amid German infiltration concerns around the Suez canal and Alexandria base, hoping anti German sentiment boosts support. Desertions of officers and soldiers to free French forces in the Middle East are mentioned.
Donald Jacobson of Bozeman won the state model airplane contest and the open sweepstakes, earning the right to represent Montana in the national meet in Chicago. More than 3,000 spectators saw 53 entrants fly over 75 planes across multiple divisions, with Bozeman teams claiming the team trophy for the most planes.
Prince Bernard of the Netherlands arrived in Ottawa with Princess Juliana for a two week tour to inspect schools and visit American educational institutions. The couple, traveling with two daughters, plan a U S journey to Holland Michigan Boston and Princeton New Jersey before returning to Ottawa on June 17.
Police discovered a decomposed body believed to be a woman inside a trunk found tonight at West Brighton by Staten Island officers. Investigation ongoing, device details and motive not released.
The war front updates describe Axis air raids on Alexandria and Libyan ports Derna and Benzgasi while British forces bombed Derna and Benghazi. Artillery duels roiled Tobruk and patrols occurred near Salam on the Egyptian Libyan frontier as Britain moved from the Omo towards further Ethiopian gains including 3000 European and 1000 Eritrean prisoners, 20 guns and 200 trucks.
London reports a twilight raid killed four people in a southwest English town and wounded several others. Other raiders attacked coastal areas on a quiet Sunday as a German salvage ship near Terschelling island was bombed and set afire. British bombers struck German convoys off the Dutch and Norwegian coasts and dock areas at Brest and Bergen despite fog and poor visibility.
British radio quoted by NBC reporting that a gunpowder plant explosion buried hundreds of people in the Yugoslav town of Semendria near Belgrade, destroying more than half the town.
As workers continue the strike at the Plane Plant, tensions rise with booing of Frankensteen and a call for a 60 percent wage increase. About 2,000 troops move toward California defense site while Roosevelt weighs Army intervention. Unions denounce strike tactics and urge continued walkout amid mediation.
Montana musicians gather for the 12th annual convention of the state federation of muse clubs in Great Falls. They met in a business session and heard the annual senior musicians concert. Tomorrow they supervise the annual junior music festival with about 100 entries and announce winners at the banquet. The week closes with a junior concert featuring principals in the competition.
Great Falls June 8 Two Montana Postal employes organizations and their auxiliaries end ed a two day convention here today with election of officers and selection of Billings at the 1942 convention city J H Peterson of Billings named president of the state unit of the National Association of Letter Carriers auxiliary re elected Mrs Florence Mefford Missoula president Federation of Postoffice clerks re elected John J Gilmore of Butte and Mrs H N Michelsen of Missoula president
A nation wide program for repair and construction of 299 airports and landing areas was approved by a senate committee. Senator McCarran D Nay said house spokesmen agreed to senate increases of about 86.9 million dollars. In a house approved appropriation of 28.5 million dollars for port construction in the interests of national defense.
The British foreign office warned against French territories being used as bases for attacks on Middle East states. It cited Vichy collaboration with Axis powers supplying air raids and war material to rebels in Iraq, signaling moves toward German control of Syria and Lebanon. General Catroux declared freeing Levant peoples from mandatory regimes, proclaiming sovereignty and independence under Free France.
A major fire in Jacksonville destroyed two of Clyde-Madloryne's three terminals and threatened the Inter Seminole. The blaze caused about 800000 in damage as the liner New York and Charleston pulled free from the pier. Authorities and federal agents said the cause was undetermined but sabotage would be investigated.
Special Montana communities will be invited to show industrial development in their areas at Uys All-Montane day celebration in Livingston July 3. Harold Meyer, general chairman in charge of arrangements, said yesterday. Mining, ranching and tourist trade development will be promoted among the industries represented. The theme, proclaimed by Gov. Sam Ford and sponsored by the Junior Chamber of Commerce, is Industrious Montana. Portugal's Cape Verde colony comprises 11 small stands off West Africa near Dakar.
A man identified as Scotty picketed a downtown Seattle club early today, pacing with a crayon sign reading this bootleg-err is unfair. He claimed no salon trouble, calling it a purely ethical matter and saying the man inside is forcing him out of the joint.
Florida lawmakers held back main tax increases affecting winter visitors. Southern coastal legislators blocked sales taxes and taxes on cigarets soft drinks razor blades and cosmetics while opposing constitutional changes to permit income and inheritance taxes. Horse race betting at Tropical and Hialeah parks rose from 3 to 8 percent on each wager.
The American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers announced from New York that it released Irving Borlio's new song Any Bonds Today at the request of Secretary of the Treasury Morgenthau. The release marks a government backed campaign item intended to promote bond sales.
Petain urged General Henri Dentz in the Levant to defend the Syria theater as allied operations push toward Damascus. He accused Britain of provocation and said France would not harm rebel colonies, blaming the British command for a fraternally violent conflict.
London reports quote Stockholm via Berlin correspondent of Social Demokrat en that Russian German negotiations have gone wrong after five weeks of talks. Berlin circles show anxious interest in British Ambassador Cripps flight from Moscow to London to report to his government. Eden’s involvement seen as signaling uncertainty in Russia's attitude toward Britain and Germany.
Five persons were killed in a highway crash on U S 22 near New Buffalo Michigan. The victims in one car were Charles F Rapp 50 and his wife from Chicago both electrical workers. In the other car were Robert L Stevens Jr 23 of Minneapolis Claude E Seise 60 also of Minneapolis and Robert Clements 28 of Michigan City.
Former French prime minister Paul Reynaud was returned to prison after a brief escorted visit to his private estate at Digne. He was reported to be held under forced residence at his estate in the Basses Alpes region of southeastern France.
Britain bets on a swift Syrian push to curb Axis advance in the Levant and deter a Suez threat, hoping political gains bolster resolve until the Atlantic tide turns. The plan centers on Latakia airfield and Cyprus bases, with 20,000 troops involved and fears of Crete-like airborne attacks.
Lou Salica leads this week’s boxing card in New York. He meets Tommy Forte of Philadelphia in a 16 round main bout with a prior title defense in their two previous meetings. Abe Simon of New York returns after a 12 round bout, facing Pete Tamalonis of Buffalo in an eight rounder.
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