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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1940

Page

4

Turkey Mobilizes as War Looms Across Mediterranean

In a rapid mobilization Turks summon about 200000 troops to join 830000 already under arms as Allies push for participation. Reports say Turkey may enter alongside Britain, France, and U.S. interests if Soviet stay neutral. Shelters rushed to completion while Francoist Spain hints neutrality. Mediterranean fronts tighten and Italy faces warnings over expansion.

Prosa Ankers Turkey Jose Arma Eho Bansis Riana Aida Italy Germany Unonn Gibraltar Great Rock Britain Madrid Francisco Franco Spain Lernaca Cyprus Algiers North Africa Dlosa Ttalinon Fiume Susak Zara Tratlan Russia Asia Minor Hungary Balkans

Japan Thailand pact pledges peace guided by intent

Tokyo June 12 Japan and Thailand Siam announced a treaty of friendship described by foreign ministry spokesman Yukichiro Suma as an unmistakable guidance of Japan's peaceful intentions in the south Pacific. Hungarian troops moved toward the Romanian frontier as Romania steadied its western Red Russian border.

Tokyo Japan Thailand Siam Yukichiro Suma Foreign Office Trality Qlel Bopp Rumania Buenos Airey Vosguay Argentina Garrinona Interior Ministry Buenos Aires Brazil Vargas South America

Soviet Embassy at Chungking Struck in Heavy Raid

Chungking June 11 The Soviet embassy was partly demolished by a raid as Japanese warplanes pounded the provisional Chinese capital with the heaviest attack this May. The residence of Andrew Basalt of Chicago was damaged yesterday and razed today, with all belongings lost.

Chungking Boriet Howha Lima Andrew Basalt Chicago

Former Butte tailor suicide linked to troubles

Gyolane Washington June 11 Reuters Joe Wlesfanty 82 a former Butte Mont tailor was found drowned in the Bookane river two miles below Gyolane Coroner Dr I J Colina said the man recently faced financial reverses and family problems He had lived in Los Angeles with an estranged wife and two daughters The governor of Michigan meanwhile removed Sheriff Thomas C Wilcox of Wayne County Detroit area amid a corruption indictment

Gyolane Wash Whs Joe Wlesfanty Bookane River Colina Hlesfanty Miguanty Butte Mont Los Angeles Lansing Mich Lures D. Dickson Michigan Thomas C. Wilcar Wayne County Detroit Ares

Brazil Dictator Vargas Declares Neutral in War

President Getulio Vargas of Brazil declares the nation neutral in the Allied Axis war, urging unity and signaling a shift in policy as he cites aspirational reforms. He spoke beneath the gun of the battleship Minas Geraes, marking Brazil's naval victory over Paraguay and highlighting continental defense.

Rio de Sandir Juna Gettiio Vargas Minngerane Brazil Faraguay Richuelo

Wanted Volunteers To Go Into Stocks In Plymouth

A Plymouth town fair novelty aimed to reenact colonial stock punishments drew volunteers for a brief rehearsal but two men found the strain on backs and wrists too much. Also, a London report says a German plane was shot at off the southern coast and damaged after an exchange of fire.

Tmymouth Mass Hintore London Anthasterate Guna Aouthmant Garman Ughia

Dutch Princess Juliana Reaches Halifax Port

31 year old Crown Princess Juliana of The Netherlands arrived in Halifax aboard a warship seeking peace in the New World. Guards kept the visit secret from both reporters and cannon salutes. Princess Juliana is first of Europe’s royalty to seek asylum in Canada during the war.

Halifax Yuna Tronda Juliana The Netherlands Europe Refu Ken Reyalty New World

Proposals to repeal the Johnson Act in Congress

Washington reports proposals to repeal the Johnson Act and alter the neutrality law as calls rise for more aid to the Allies. Rep Hinger of Michigan urged broad authority to suspend laws, while Sen Austin urged immediate assistance in the form of munitions, aircraft, and money. Senator Pepper said he would draft legislation for president to suspend acts, and Rep Woodruff criticized Roosevelt’s Charlottesville speech as intemperate. Louisiana farmers begin growing paprika as six million pounds are imported.

Congress Hinger Johanson Hitler France Austin R. Vt Pepper Rohnson Woodruff Mteh Roosevelt Charlottusville Hoffman Mich

Helena Elks Flag Day Program Outlined in Helena

Helena Elks lodge No. 198 maps a Flag Day program Friday evening led by Hugh N. Adair with a Capital City Band concert, Legion drills, and uniformed auxiliary participation. If weather fails, events move to the Olive Center. John G Brown, Melong attorney, to deliver a patriotic address introduced by Mayor J. Haytin.

Helena Legion Helene Jeston Thia Flix Lodge Melong J. Haytin

Vatican Divided View On Italy's War Entry

Vatican City reports a reticent stance as Rome debates Italy's entrance into the war. The Vatican newspaper notes a distinction between Holy See responsibilities to Catholic nations and the Italian clergy's duties to their country.

Vatican City Vatican Italy L’oxpervatore Humana Catholica Holy See

Andrew Tomcheck Files for Helene Township Constable Nomination

Andrew Tomcheck of 1415 Suawie Street filed yesterday for the Democratic nomination for constable of Helene township. The candidate is noted as a mining industry veteran, with long ties to local operations. In northern Sweden mining activity has recently disclosed 50 minersla Dow in the region's industrial growth.

Andrew Tomcheck Suawiestreat Helene Township Tomcheck Sweden

Embalmers Institute close three day Montana session today

A three day session of the Embalmers Institute of Montana ends today with lectures by Prof. J. W. Denalaton of the Undertakers Supply Co in Chicago and A. O. Spriggs of Champion Co of Springfield Ohio. Embalmers from 14 Montana cities attend the event. Divorces filed in district court show Waller Blackman seeking dissolution from Alma E. Blackman on desertion grounds. marriage dated February 22 1929 at Walla Walla Washington.

Embelmers Institute of Montana J. W. Denalaton Undertakers Supply Company of Chicago A. O. Spriggs Champion Company Springfield Ohio Montens Waller Blackman Autism District Court Alma EZ. Blackman Walla Walle, Wash

Roosevelt Delegates Vote At State Convention

Delegates at the state convention voted unanimously to instruct the national convention to cast 26 votes for President Roosevelt for renomination.

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