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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1940

Page

3

Who Will Finance Defense Industry Expansion

New York June 8. The 6.0 billion defense program raises who funds war industry expansion. Investment bankers believe they can provide 5 to 10 billion in capital, if tax law changes permit writing off capital costs. Revision of tax and securities laws could help smaller companies access funds, with the Reconstruction Finance Corporation seen as a major public lender.

New York Washington Crelea Vestmant Pnison Congress Tunte Eee

Helena Elks Sponsor Flag Day Observance

Helena Elks announce Flag Day observance for June 14 at Hilpark with public invited. The arrangements committee is led by Lieut. Gov. Hugh R. Afar and includes Dr. Geo F. Jump Herbert Kibler Clair Bowman Scott P. Hart and W. C. Whipps.

Yelena Elke Meeling- Bervivsa Hilpark Hugh R. Afar Ge. F. Jump Herbert Kibler Clair Bowman Scott P. Hart Ww. C. Whip

Moscow and Japs In Agreement on Mongolian Split

A continued page one discussion notes boundary issues between Japanese dominated Manchukuo and Russia with Cripps of Great Britain and Eric Labonne of France cited. Pravda comments warn U.S. entry into world war could threaten Pacific fronts and favor Japan’s expansion in the Dutch Indies while warning of naval air concentration.

Moscow Cripps Nelaln Eric Labonne France Hem Tong Ale Pravda Communist Party United States Pacific Broan Hmnt Pravda

Norway Seeks Allies as War Rages in Narvik Area

Reports from Tromso say Norwegian government agency notes United front against Germany with Oslo seeking Allied support. Berlin claims German success sinking British carrier Glorious and a destroyer while naval contacts persist in northern waters. Sweden remains neutral as border fighting intensifies near the Norse border. Canada reports record crop area as war strains global economy.

Gersman Tromson Norway Newa Agency Narvik Berlin Arvedes Sweden Atx Milan Scandinavia

Effort Made to Sink Old U S Warship Oregon

In Portland Oregon last night a plan to sink the Civil War era battleship Oregon was attempted. An open seacock and damaged sport shaft let in water rapidly as the ship settled at the dock. Authorities ordered a full inquiry after suspicions were raised that an insider familiar with the ship might be involved. The vessel, famed for its voyage around Cape Horn to join the Atlantis fleet for the Battle of Santiago, now rests at the marine yard.

Portland Bomeona Oregon Imatic Bey Jousph K. Carson Thomas V. Brideaux Esnistant Cuetedian Atlantis Santiago

National Defense Projects Prolific as Funds Loom

Washington reports a surge of local, county, and municipal defense projects under consideration as Congress debates a $1,079,584,916 relief bill. Officials say only nationally certified efforts by war or navy departments, then the WPA, will receive favored treatment. Col. F C Murrington notes officials have strong authority to say no to questionable proposals.

Washington Hopng Atata, Coutnty Testa Ratlet W.P.A Coate Col F.C. Murrington Army Manators War Navy

Driving on Railway Tracks Very Latest Report

Raleigh June 9. Railroad agents call it Thrill Driving and have asked the State Bureau of Investigation to assist. Drivers mount cars on the tracks and ride the rails for a one mile stretch between Aberdeen and Asheboro. The driver steers with the gear and pedals. hands remain off the wheel. When cars meet, one backs up to allow the other to pass. The fate of a collision was not explained.

Raleigh Thriit State Bureau of Inventigation Lt .Tha Aberdeen Asheboro

Vandenberg Urges 10 Percent Cut in Nonmilitary Costs

Senator Vandenberg of Michigan urged Congress to slash nonmilitary government expenditures by 10 percent and cut federal salaries above 3 000 a year. He criticized the administration’s defense tax plan as a moonlight plaster on a can and said the United States was no longer neutral, becoming a nonbelligerent sympathizer and ally of Great Britain and France in discussing defense and foreign policy.

Waalington Vandenberg T. Mich United States Great Britain France

Cornell 19 Crew 10 Beats in Ble Even

Havre June 3 Cornell lines up to beat in the Poughkeepsie regatta with Al Prickson of the Washington Huskies predicting tough competition from Cornell. Ulbrickeon and Nixosramen dashed through en route from Seattle for the 1940 event as the Huskies finish second to a California record.

Cornell Havre al Alprickson University of Washington California Ulbrickeon Nixosramen Seattle Foughkeepass

Preacher and Negro Shot in Prison Break Attempt

In Columbia on June 9 a minister Reverend Luke W. Wilson was killed during a chain gang service when four convicts attempted to seize a guard's shotgun. Convict Jaren Long was also killed, two others captured, and the fourth pursued as inmates attacked Walter Addison, the only guard present, whose gun fired.

Columbia Luke W. Wilson Jaren Long Bervicus Walter Addison Suum Addisoo

New Plan Proposes Low Cost Medical Care Nationwide

New York June 9 The American Medical Association considers a state wide low cost medical system with prepayments from 1.50 to 2.50 per person. The proposal grows from experiments by 300 county units nationwide and aims to provide care for the indigent and all who cannot afford essentials. About 10,000 physicians gather for their annual meeting as delegates head to AMA headquarters to discuss the plan.

New York Systema Association A.M.A Aodletleg

Suspects in Attack on Trotsky Held in Custody

Brexloo City June reports say three persons questioned in Trotsky attack. A Spaniard Nicolas Tuscan, 34, allegedly led the operation. he was picked up in Vera Cruz. Officials withheld details. A federal inquiry expands antitrust probe to drug and surgical equipment firms with grand jury dates set. Bankers meet in Bun Valley for regional convention. Howard W Price, 52, dies in Texas. Rome radio mentions Hitler planning armored rail car weapon for French front.

Brexloo City Leon Trotsky Saentimen Nicolas Tuscan Vera Crus Washington Qi Department Drug and Surgical Equipment Industrian Ehat London Rome Hitler

Stalin Plays Game Allies Doubt Stand

Disjointed passages discuss Stalin's handling of wartime diplomacy with Turkey and shifting positions involving Germany and Britain. Rumors of purges in Russia against pro German officers surface as countries weigh trade and protection pacts. Debates mention possible adjustments by Britain’s new ambassador in Austria influencing an eventual alliance.

Quidatelles Turkey Soree Halle Black Sea la Muesia Adriatic Italy Germany Obase Evera Russia Iptmat Itverny Hoth Stalin Ito Derdamellon Stafford Crippe Ausaia

World Leadership 15 Shifts to America Says Davies

Colorado Springs June 9 Thurston J Davies president urged college students to think straight and prepare for future needs. He warned that world leadership will move to the United States as European war fears recede and the nation’s communities must develop citizen usefulness and local unity.

Colorado Springs Colorado Thurston J. Davies Pgareau Wandall Davien

Racing Car Kills Two In Albuquerque Event

A racing automobile on a track in Albuquerque killed two spectators and seriously injured a third. Victims named A Bennett and Ary Nisce, both from Albuquerque, with Bennett's wife also injured. The driver, K C Clare, reported minor injuries.

Albuquerque N. B 2. A. Bennett Ary Nisce Albuquerrque Hennett Btate Pallin Rar K. C. Clare Clark

Fifth Column Accusations Rise Over Red and Nazi Claims

Washington reports capture a debate on labeling labor and ethnic groups as a fifth column. Rep Van Zandt and Rep Thomas condemned federal comments as aiding alien stigmatization. Aliens in Peru Smith warned of intensified state and federal pressure, urging caution. The discussion links immigration to national security fears and political manipulation.

Washington Juhn Smith Nations Momber National Conference On Constitutional Liberties Tongrens van Zandt Penney Yanin Thomas New Jai Roosevelt Ang Gasse Govaroment Dias Committee American League For Pea Upn

Revised seeds may bring all teams in conference rights

In a winter meeting at Los Angeles representatives from two northeastern members proposed new conference rights. Plans call for California schools to alternate scheduling Idaho and Montana, and to swap with a southern team, bringing UCLA Stanford Southern California and California into Idaho and Montana on a rotating basis. The arrangement aims to pit western powers against top programs while giving northern schools access to southern opponents, though no team has faced off in recent pennant races.

Los Angeles California Idaho Montana Kama U.g.la Stanford Montaca Mancow Rome Idato Montens Trojanu Wiggent Doho Heach Schout Mahood

Congress Prepares Tax and Defense Bills This Week

Senate lines up a 1.0738 billion relief bill and a 1.5 billion army appropriation. Debate centers on tax cuts proposed by Adams and Hurd, with Byrd urging more relief funds after January. House schedule includes the enlarged army bill amid funding and contract authorizations.

Senate WDA Aight Monibe Benator Byry D Va Congress Hurd Ho Saltha Dabate

Declare War on Hitler Now Group Plea

Washington June 3 Thirty Americans educators lawyers writers and bussing memes speaking on Individuals urged in no state ment today that the United States declare war on Germany. In their statement the American defense program means the United States has already joined with Great Britain and France opposing the nazi drive for world domination. The group included Admiral William H Standley former chief of naval operations Wallen Dis editor of the New York Herald Tribune and author of The Road to War and Richard Cleveland Baltimore mayor and son of the President. They argued for immediate full mobilization and air naval military resources to defend national interests including aiding France while maintaining formal neutrality until a declared war. They urged rapid action to recognize a state of war with Germany and to deploy forces and resources accordingly.

Washington Americas United States Germany Great Britain France Willam H. Stands Jey. Ratized Naval Operationa Waller Dis New York Herald+Tritch Richard Cleveland Baltimore George Bart Milton Chattsnooga Teno Herbert Arar Louisville Frank Kent Stacy May New York Economist Lewis Mumuril Amenta France Held By General Weygand," Their Statement Said: ‘Herontier Somme Enna Aalson Uea

Attack on British Planned for Soon

The report describes an imminent assault to seize small boats and rovers along the Fagilah canal. Parachute troops would be reinforced with supplies from submarines as a larger craft attempt to reach England with armored equipment.

Fagilah Canal Lake Conatatice Aubmprinea England

Fall Off Cliff Kills Young Denver Citizen

A 20 year old Denver man Howart Waaller died in a 160 foot fall from Blirnoll cliff near Bidorado Springs. He was with a group of Denver youths when the accident occurred. The event occurred near Stony Point one and a half miles west of Bidorado Springs. BELIEVET ON NOT Charlotte N C Inckargelt a 12 year old pitcher for a kid senior team believes Major Leagues will have no solice in the hall of fame. He threw his fifth no hit no run game of the season fanning 15. The Democratic state convention at Hay Green Wis endorsed President Roosevelt for a third term yesterday.

Bidorado Springs Cole Howart Waaller Denver Wag Tasey Blirnoll Citt On & Plenl Stony Paint Bidorado Springa Charlotte N. C Green Hay Wis Roosevelt

Embassies in Rome Guarded Amid Attack Fears

Reports say the U S and British embassies in Rome were placed under guard with about 100 troops watching in fear of attack. The action followed wartime tensions and Italy's possible entry into the war. Other items mention Italian ships halted, possible Dalmatian border concerns, and troop movements in Europe and South America.

Emibassy Rome

Santa Claus candidate in protest vote in Maine

A fragment states a Santa Claus figure as a political candidate in Marehall Maine during June. It alleges the figure lied while seeking the state representative seat on a prohibition ticket, implying controversy and a protest angle surrounding the candidate’s role.

Marehall Santa Claus Ipholar

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