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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1940
Page
6
A wartime appropriations plan seeks 60 million to the Red Cross and allied agencies for relief purchases in the United States, with funds designated to benefit Allied countries. Senator Adams presents a 4 percent amendment, raising questions about farm surplus impacts and government military aid.
A Senate House conference cleared the way for final action on a bill to permit indirect aid to France and Britain by trading surplus military gear as part payment on new supplies. Senator Wheeler warned of party fracture if the nation became a "war party" while others opposed direct transfers of warships to Allies.
The radio report quot.YT made the utmost demands of youquot. notes heavy losses and praise for senior commanders. It claims German forces destroyed 45 ships by sea, 28 warships and 80 damaged by air, with 87 enemy planes shot down. Also mentions U boats, cruisers, and Norwegian vessels taken or sunk, while hinting at light Allied losses overall. Coins 5200 years old found in India referenced as unrelated note.
A world stunned as Paris may become an open city with defenses abandoned. German bombers threaten Paria while French forces retreat under pressure. German spearheads push toward Evreux and Pacy, aiming to sever western France from the coast and threaten Tours. A new German front risk. France braces for possible full eastern retreat and Maginot line exposure.
German calls for Paris’s surrender loom as Berlin reports rapid progress along the French front. Allied prisoners topped 100,000, with 26,000 trapped at St Valery. Paris fights on while Maginot defenses and Marne positions face heavy air and ground pressure.
Stockmen praise Montana range conditions described as the best in two decades with strong grass and ample forage. The report notes sheep driven into Montana graze on forest reserves, totaling about 218 to 266 head since December, while most remain on reserves as grazers. Officials commend the early June hay outlook to secure winter forage.
Missoula reports the condition of Robert Brown of Dorse Idaho remains critical after yesterday’s accident west of here that claimed the life of Benjamin G Welpstein, a University of Idaho law student. Robert Alexanderson of Caldwell may leave hospital soon. others listed include Robert Pritchard of Pullman and Alvin Orm of
Britain pledges men, guns and tanks to support France as rapid troop movements unfold across the continent. British pilots raid Norway and France while Home Front measures mobilize. Allied forces retreat and regroup near Le Havre amid claims of German captures.
In Bozeman and across Montana experts caution against paying high prices for Michels grass seed. A Montana Agricultural Experiment Station head notes the crop, popular for grazing and forage, has not proven superior to ordinary winter rye under Montana conditions. Trials at multiple stations show low survival and limited perennial behavior, suggesting only cautious interest in its future potential. Western Montana awaits more data before broad adoption.
In Bozeman District Court seven defendants face grand larceny charges for stealing 28 men’s suits valued at 662.60 from a local store. The defendants include John Mondoea Delores Pacedo Mandoza Janna Gomez and Sam Cargo. Arrests followed shipments intercepted in Detroit and a cache found there linking to Bozeman thefts.
Lewistown to host a large all state non partisan political rally two weeks before the Montana primary. Robert W Mackle former state official in charge of arrangements says candidates from both parties receive personal invitations and prominent offices will be on a speaking program. The event features a parade style procession followed by boxing, peschall, "Yatopy" and tractor racing and swimming contests with music by central Montana bands.
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