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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1940

Page

4

Berlin Declares Troops Now Only Few Miles Away

Berlin reports German forces near Paris as Axis actions tighten around the French capital. Mussolini’s Italy joins the war, and Hitler sends messages praising the alliance. German aviators drop leaflets urging French capitulation while wedges advance along the Seine north of Paris.

Berlin Mussolini Germany Paris T Sax Seine Rouen Outch Slowsnna Adolf Hitler Mansolini Vittoria Emanuele Hitler

Big Game Hunter Charged After Killing Servant in William Tell Scene

Houston June 10 Jack Roach big game hunter faced murder charges after the Wilbur Tett incident. Olivia Paines 28 was fatally wounded at Nosh's ranch while balancing a cup atop a head, as the Houston auto dealer’s pistol fired from a sitting position. A witness said the shot missed slightly as the bed moved.

Houston Texas Jack Roach Our Malley Wilbur Tett Olivia Paines Nosh Toad

Japan Acts to Stabilize Far East Peace Amid Europe War

Tokyo reports Vice Foreign Minister Masa yuki Tani told Italian, German, French, British, and American diplomats that Japan aims to prevent incidents between belligerents that could draw the Far East into the European conflict.

Japan Far East Tokyo Masayuki Tani Italy Germany France England United States

Address by President Gives Dewey Concern

New York, June 14. Thomas J. Davey, candidate for the Republican presidential nomination, criticized President Roosevelt's radio address tonight. He said Roosevelt spoke with belligerent voice, calling the speech valuable though neutral in words.

New York Roosevelt Thomas J. Davey

Marysville Busy Summer Social and Travel Notices

Marysville notes a summer influx as Eugene Sarah Han arrives from Great Falls to stay with his father at Hard Butte mine. Local students Evelyn Sutton and Lillian Dacher depart for Missoula for a six week advanced school course at the State University. Various residents attend a Canyon Creek Achievement Day with about 500 present, and several families host or visit relatives across Avon, Elliston, Whitefish, Fort Teck, and Helena.

Marynville Eugene Sarahan Great Falls Hard Butte Evelyn Sutton Lilliandacher Missoula The State University Dan J. Des Husler Breckenridge Colo Dfning Jamaa Wilholt Marle Paduay Art Proctor Ed Moors Dave Weber Jack Haley Loraine Unley Elfen Sullivan Lawle Clark County Canyon Creek James Wilhoit Aon Verdelle Airs Lewis Laicy Dave Forben Avon Ainyd McGuire Mina Elliston Mina Ruby Payne Whitefish John Korting James Woodend Fort Teck Braden Edwin Littla Killen Helena Miseek Kataryn Lilian Sullivay Erle Hedblom Marie Fairfield Earle Padbury

Britain Bitter Over Italy's War Act

Britain faces Italy's entry into the war as Churchill prepared to address Parliament. Royal air force bombers and ships attack German forces in France and along occupied channels while Britain warns of global stakes. Narvik falls as Axis moves prompt a secret session on war measures.

Frime Williston Churchill House of Comtirtin Italy Worde France Royal Air Force Tin Air Ministry Prussia Ruhr Polx Ardennes Hireeon Britain United Kingdom England Mie Narvik Glorious Courageoushich Orama Sestroyers Minster of Alfred Duff Cooper House of Commions

Cleveland Papers 10 Still Serve Readers

Cleveland's three daily newspapers the Morning Flam Dealer and Afternoon Proxy and News remained available by home delivery during a city strike. The Newsboy's union pressed for higher commissions and a seven cent rise plus a contract covering 19 000 carriers. Wallington June 10 noted.

Cleveland Luna

Exchange Flower Show Awards Named in Five Day Display

Winners of blue, red and white ribbons announced by the Exchange club for iris and peony displays at the five day show. More than 200 blooms exhibited. several hundred attendees. Co chairs Augustin, Charlee Mitchell and Jon Knox led the organizing committee.

Exchange Club I Augustin Charlee Mitchell Jon Knox

National League Men Resent Slur At Performances

Cincinnati front office says it is irked by a slur that the Dodgers prosper because of former American League players. Gabe Paul cites box scores showing many ex-NL stars in AL rosters, including Bonnra Bartell Wemsley Krevich Callenbine and others, with a jibe about Joy Cronin now with the Red Sox.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Reda Brooklyn Dodgers Dodgers Gabe Paul Reds Gabe Scorca Breuit Zeke Bonnra New York Washington Dick Bartell Chicago Can Detroit Rollie Wemsley Red Playboy Clavaland Mike Kreévich Chicago Cub Chi Roy Callenbine St. Louis Browns Athera Ameri Ian Teague F” Gaho Joy Cronin Pittsburgh Boston Red Sox

Anaconda pioneer Thomas Torgerson dies at 77

Anaconda Montana died at home after a heart attack. Thomas Torgerson, 77, longtime bus operator and business figure, native of Norway who came to the US in 1903 from Manchester England, lived in Anaconda 23 years. Survived by widow Inger and three sons, Mil, William and A G Torgerson, all of Anaconda. In addition to the bus line he operated a service station. Also mentions his leadership in local business.

Anaconda Tinmas Torgerson Pansanger Montana Idaho Norway United States Manchester England Inger Sona Mil Willam A. G. Torgerson

McNutt resigns as rodeo association president

Fred MecCarger secretary to the American Rodeo Association reports Judge Max Wall McNutt of Redwood City California has resigned as president alleging domination by professional performers. The by laws call for first vice president L B Syveater of Monta Vista California to ascend to the presidency.

Liverpool Calit Fred MecCarger Association of America Maxwall McNutt Redwood City McCarger McNutt California L. B. Syveater Monta Vista Cola

Truce proposed as both sides seek dead and wounded

London reports fierce clashes between British Expeditionary Force and German troops in France. Eyewitness accounts say both sides push to recover casualties as German advance continues, despite brave resistance.

London France

German Papers Brief Story of Talk

German papers carry a brief story of Roosevelt's address noting U S sympathy with the Allies and readiness to aid. Dispatches indicate the offer to mediate between Premier Munaci and the Allies. Great Falls training program authorized to educate 20 civilian pilots under aviation authority.

Great Falls Great Falls College of Manentlythina Chil Aeronautics Authority

Turkey Cabinet Seeks Peace or War Decision

Istanbul reports say the Turkel cabinet will decide soon whether to pursue peace or enter war after Mary’s entrance via the campaign against iiinin and Fennec. The national assembly may approve partial mobilization. Turkey already has about 400,000 troops. Diplomats expect gradual steps if war comes, not immediate action, with focus on the Mediterranean status quo.

Istanbul Turkey Sune Turkle Jellonignt Mary Walt Cletly Italy Mediterranean

Maine Guard May Put End to Rioting There

Wells Maine June 10 War followed by announcement from Governor Barrows he is prepared to muster the national guard if disorders directed at Jehovah's Witnesses continue. A boy was wounded in a crowd demonstrating tonight as religious tensions flare in York County amid ongoing disturbances involving members of the sect.

Seon Ag Turkey Mediterranean Finiah Wells Lewis O. Barrows York County

Wounded man among crowd as shots fire outside store

Report from an incident in which Captain William P. Hancock says Jerry Beme of Biddeford was wounded as two shots were fired into a crowd gathered outside a showroom. The chaotic event involved a final confrontation and left multiple bystanders startled. Authorities investigated the motive and ensured public safety.

Hancock Jerry Beme Biddeford

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