Italy Now at War With Allies Warns of World Domination
President Roosevelt in Virginia commencement urged full speed ahead arming Allies and preparing for any eventuality. He warned that if force wins world dominance, the United States would be imprisoned and starved by ruthless masters. He spoke at Charlottesville on June 10, emphasizing national stakes and support for nations fighting force and hate.
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Long-Expected Italian Step Enlivens Rome Amid Blackout
Rome reports Italy declares war on Britain and France aligning with Germany. Mussolini’s address defends the move while blackshirt patrols guard a city shrouded in blackout, as Italy signals a strategic surprise and readiness to strike first at French or British outposts.
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Address of UVA graduation speech reported in Helena Independent
The Helena Independent notes that the president's address to UVA graduates will be in issue Cage 10. It quotes lines about national unity and a twofold action to protect the United States and mentions a June 10, 1940 reference, with continuation on Page 2.
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Wheeler Endorsed by Railroad Men at Meeting Here
Senator Burton K Wheeler of Montana received endorsement from railroad transportation brotherhoods at a city meeting. Resolution praised his work for Montana and the country while pledging support for his presidential nomination. Speakers included RF Wine, chairman, and F A Curdy, secretary, with the Brotherhoods represented by locomotive engineers and conductors, firemen and trainmen members.
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Reaction to F D R Stand Varies Across Congress
Washington June 30 Reports show mixed congressional reaction after President Roosevelt radio address. Senator Minton notes it reflects national sentiment and his views. Senator Wheeler says he agrees with preserving democracy and opposing Mussolini but would have preferred a pledge to keep the nation out of war. Senator Adams and a colleague in Colorado echo cautious approval as the Monroe Doctrine is cited. Continued on page 2.
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Roosevelt extends neutrality act after Mussolini action
President Roosevelt issued three proclamations and an executive order extending the neutrality act to Italy after Mussolini declared war. The measures declare war between Italy and France and the United Kingdom, restrict American exports to Italy, bar American citizens from traveling on Italian ships, and limit fundraising for Italy. The orders, signed late tonight, come as U S merchant vessels return from Charlottesville Virginia.
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Highway Commission to open bids on six road projects
The state highway commission will receive bids June 6 on six road and bridge construction projects with a planned total cost not stated. Projects include drainage work on Poplar North road in Roosevelt County, drainage structures on Dillingseh Road viaw in Yellowtail County, Leachstown Denton road in Fergus County, Avon Melmyne road in Powell County, a timber pile bridge on California Creek in Deer Lodge County, and a Myers West road drainage and paving package in Treasure County.
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Increase in U.S. Army To 400000 Is Approved
War flash dispatches report a broader Allied war mobilization. Basal Basel Basel. Swiss towns observe Roosevelt address as heavy artillery shells German positions along the Rhine. France and Italy face mounting frontier tensions with movements near Mount Dolent and Paris shifting capitals amid evolving war conditions.
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Italian Shops Attacked After War Declaration in Britain
In London Liverpool Edinburgh and other cities crowds attacked Italian shops and cafes with bricks and bottles after Italy declared war. Police used batons and rounded up many Italians as mobs surged in Glasgow Belfast and multiple centers. Several injuries reported as panic and anti Italian sentiment surged nationwide.
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Votes to Extend President Power Over Guard
In Washington on June 10 an unprecedented expansion of the army from 280,000 to 400,000 was approved by the military committee along with legislation empowering the president to mobilize the national guard for duty. TheHouse accepted amendments totaling about 677 million for the regular army appropriation, sending the measure back to the Senate for further consideration. The overall military package raises the armed forces budget toward 1.5 billion and includes an 11 percent increase for the navy.
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Helena School Bonds for State Issue Approved at Auction
The Helena public school system sold $60,000 in bonds at a state issue auction for enlarging the Helena high school aeronautics department at the heliport. The board awarded the contract to a firm with a 2 percent 1-year amortization. Nanita B. Sherlock represented the state land board. June 28 is set as the bid deadline for the shell construction.
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Italian Agents in Mexico Join Nazis War Report
Mexico City reports Italian agents in Mexico conferred with German officials as Italy enters the war. an intelligence officer cited ongoing collaboration affecting regional security and wartime alignment.
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Britain Bitter Over Italy's Act War Shocked Nations
London denounces Italy's entry into the war as raw cowardice and treachery. Britons rally to answer with strong land and sea actions, counting Italy’s alliance with Germany and noting heavy naval losses including the 24,500 ton carrier and 14,206 ton ships. The governments vow to oppose Germany’s wage demands and continue the fight.
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White Rats Limited as Pets in Ohio Prison
Columbus reports warden Hennerywn at Ohio penitentiary orders limit on white rats. Convicts may keep one rat each as pets. previously white rats roamed the cells, creating health concerns and disorder. The move aims to curb the nuisance and restore cleanliness within prison housing.
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Glasgow Boy Drowns In Irrigation Ditch
Glasgow, Iona, June 10. Robert P. Olsen, 14, of Glasgow, drowned tonight while swimming in an irrigation ditch about two and a half miles west of here. Companion Leg Bretzke told Coroner J. A. Holland that Olsen dived into seven feet of water and did not reappear. The body was recovered shortly after. A bruise over the right eye indicated he struck an obstruction underwater. He was the son of Mr and Mrs H. P. Olsen of Glasgow.
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Liner Manhattan Docks in N Y with 1907 Americans
The liner Manhattan carried a record load of refugees to New York, eight decks packed with passengers from Genoa, Naples, England, and Ireland, including 194 infants and 50 babies. Earlier ships President Roosevelt and President Jefferson and the new Washington followed, totaling nearly 700 sleepings in halls and makeshift dormitories. Passengers reacted with mixed concern as Italy entered the war, with Myron Taylor’s wife crying and others hoping for safe passage.
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