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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1940
Page
1
Italy announces a broad mine belt around Sicily aimed at splitting the Mediterranean and hindering Allied naval and air movements. The zone stretches from the French and Tunisian coasts toward Pantelleria and Sicily, threatening routes to the Middle East and Malta.
The Mexican government requested Arthur Dietrich, director of Nazi propaganda in Mexico, depart as soon as possible. The expulsion order was delivered to the German minister by the foreign ministry amid reports of Axis activity and concerns over foreign representatives.
The Turkish cabinet decided on June 12 to stay out of the war for the present while redoubling defensive preparations. Official sources said there was no formal statement issued.
The House quickly approved an extraordinary 1.706 billion measure funding 3,000 new planes 68 warships 95 000 more army troops and a broad naval air base system The bill raises the session total to 5.022 billion and moves to the Senate with one dissenting vote Rep Marcantonio The package also funds civilian pilot training under civil aeronautics and unspecified tanks and equipment The Senate backed training for noncombat army activities but rejected a proposal for military training for volunteers.
A powerful bomb exploded in Buenos Aires port aimed at the British Royal Mail freighter Gnacony, blowing a hole in the hold and killing one Argentine stevedore while injuring five others. Officials labeled it the first major sabotage in the harbor since World War II began, with reports initially overstating British casualties. Concerns rose about further attacks as authorities halted landings to search ships and cargoes.
East Lake City reports Anca Winelou Smalley of Rounday Mant., grand matron of the Order of Dostern Star, hospitalized after a mid flight injury when a berth vitreous fell and struck her head during a journey from the East to Boise. She arrived by plane and officials say she suffers severe pain with symptoms tied to the incident.
The 1940 preliminary census shows Helena at 14 905 residents, a rise of 2 811 in ten years. City officials credit the growth to housing, agriculture, and business expansion while forecast discussions await detailed breakdowns.
Bombers strike Chungking on a 42 minute afternoon raid destroying two thirds of the old city in the Chinese provincial capital. Between 400 and 900 bombs drop as 160000 residents seek shelter while hospitals and churches suffer ruin and casualties likely exceed hundreds.
Across the Channel Britain is pouring troops artillery and armor to shore up France as Nazi forces press on. Reports cite Premier Reynaud’s cabinet back from a tour and signals that Czech airmen and reconstituted forces join Allied defense. Malta raids kill and wound civilians. German forts along the Rhine are attacked. Italy supports Axis actions while Beyn reports aid to France nears.
Washington reports the Senate rejected by 47 to 1036 a proposal for voluntary elementary military training for CCC youths. Senator George of Georgia sponsored noncombatant training while Senator Tyrone and Leader Harkley opposed full military schooling for about 400,000 CCC youths.
Dr Mary B Atwater a famed Montana physician who practised in Marysville in the 1880s visits Helena for a few days renewing old friendships She stayed with Mrs Henrietta Crockwell and now lives in Merkeles Galt with her daughter Hugh Marron She attended the Montana State Federation of Women's Clubs in Milten and remains noted for pioneering medical work and suffrage efforts She helped foster the Eleanor Walsh sanitatorial building at the Galen tubercular sanitorium and plans to return to California after the visit
Cairo June 18 Italian diplomats Signor Serafina Mar xalini and the Italian agent were given passports and must leave Egypt after Rome severed diplomatic ties with Italy. Egypt will appoint a country to handle Italian interests while the Egyptian minister in Rome must depart Italy before the Italians depart. Parliament backed the policy aligned with the British Egypt treaty, with sentiment in Egypt favoring immediate war involvement against Italy. Public opinion warned against being duped by promises and suggested Egypt would soon be drawn into the war.
German forces crossed the Marne toward Chateau-Thierry and pressed three main thrusts toward Paris, reaching within 20 miles of the capital. The fighting raged from Chantilly to Persan-Beaumont as American troops aided near Chateau-Thierry in a widening battle with tanks, armored cars, and heavy mechanized units.
Berlin reports march of thousands of traps surrounding Paris. German artillery shells the northern and western approaches whilecopters aid in assault along the Seine. Paris officials claim 20,000 casualties as German forces press toward a decisive wedge into France.
Stockholm dispatch says Lithuanian Prime Minister Merkys returned from Moscow amid indications of a large Russian military buildup in Lithuania. Moscow aims to strengthen outposts against Germany, with Soviet garrisons in Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia nearing the size of the Baltic states' own armed forces.
Temperature climbed to ninety one in Helena marking the hottest day of the season. Missoula logged Montana’s warmest reading, with Billings at ninety and Great Falls around ninety two. No precipitation was reported across the region.
Transatlantic cable linking Rome to South America via Spain was reportedly out today. Officials say service continues though details are undisclosed. Italy’s lines were said to be affected but restored by commercial radio systems.
Washington reports Morgenthau said new federal defense bonds would be taxed even if exemptions are kept. He asked Congress for taxing authority on bond income, as the bill aims to raise about 1.0 billion dollars and widen taxes, cutting exemptions and adding burdens for higher incomes. Lawmakers weigh a broader revision as Byrd calls the projected 61.0 billion in revenue a risky bet.
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