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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1940

Page

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England 10 Fight Come What Shall England 10 Fight

London on June 18 reports Britain and France in the face of Paris fall and Italy’s entry, officials insist Britain will fight on against Nazi Germany. Press turns to American intervention prospects as Britain opens war purchases to sustain the conflict and a BBC commentator hints at broader mobilization.

London Britain France Paris Italy London News Chronicle America

Russia Quietly Builds Air Base Near Nome Island

Noma Alaska June report claims Russians and several Russian Bakimo families are constructing an air field and wireless station on Highiomeds Island in the Bering Strait. The wireless station would supply year round weather broadcasts. Population rumors tied to summer migration from Siberia are unconfirmed.

Noma Alaska Ttn Siberia United States Bering Strait Seward Peninsula Russia

Bridger Man Dies in Auto Crash Near Bridger

Bridger, June 14. Thera fore Fiadeatt, 48, of Bridger died at Jocel hospital today from injuries suffered in an automobile accident four miles north of Bridger last night. He came to Bridger from Norway 29 years ago and is survived by his widow and three brothers.

Roosevelt scoffs at Hitler pledge to invade hemisphere

President Roosevelt dismissed Hitler’s claim not to invade the Western Hemisphere. A Hearst dispatch notes the pledge as grotesque, while Roosevelt mocks the idea and recalls past assurances. The report also outlines plans to train 10,600 men yearly for a future Army Air Force, with three training centers at Randolph Texas Maxwell Alabama and Moffett California.

Associated Press Washington Roosevelt Hitler Western Hemisphere Karl von Wiegand Hearst Randolph Field Texas Maxwell Field Ala Moffett Field Call Woodring

New Dunkerque Expedition Turns Out to Be Failure

A Southeastern English port reports a doomed Dunkirk style mission. Allied troops trapped at St Valery en Caux faced a deadly German bombardment as boats tried to reach the main force. Only soldiers who rowed out escaped. the rest of the flotilla returned largely empty amid fire and wreckage.

New ‘Dunkerque Matey English Channel St. Valery en-Caux French Dunkequa St. Valery Buichde

Liner Washington Heads Through Storm From Galway to New York

The United States liner Washington sailed west from Galway at 4:44 am local time amid stormy seas. The ship carries more than 1,000 American war refugees bound for New York. Weather and sea conditions prompted caution as the voyage continued.

Galway Ireland United States Washington M.S New York

Landon charges president on verge of war rallying false hopes

Yopnka Kan June 14 P ALE M Landon charged tonight that President Roosevelt had shown a disposition to take this country to the verge of war without regard to national opinion and added it was cruel to arouse false hopes in nations fighting for their extinction. He criticized recent foreign policy utterances and warned against whipping up national emotion as American sympathies favored the Allies.

Horton K. Wheelen Democratic Party Landon Wheeler Mont Clomity Charlottenville Murnolint America Congress Kansas

Consul says Hitler will not forget US aid to allies

New Orleans June 14 Baron Edgar von Spiegel consul for eight southern states told a reporter that Germany would probably win in France and that the United States gave substantial aid to the Allies during their fight for life. He denied speaking for publication and noted the matter involved German language books at a Tampa university. He clarified the books were fairy tales offered to students and denied any propaganda aim. The matter appeared in relation to Dies bearing on Germany’s influence in the Western Hemisphere.

New Orleans France Smday Ani Hie Lfe United States Edgar von Bplogel Puerto Rico Virgin Telandic Orlemma States John H. Shermen Tampa Fia.) University Germany von Spiegel Western Hemisphere Ploride Georgia-og- Louisiana

Italian Job in War: Italy's Harassing Actions Across Fronts

Rome reports Italy's role in the war as a sniping effort to harass Allies while German forces press to finish off French. Italian high command notes actions along the French frontier and at Gallsta Hill as Alpine units support their position in the Mediterranean and Red Sea areas.

Rome Italy Tallan Germany Maeplns Mediterranean Ted Sea Py Allan High Command Acton Gallsta Hill Alpina Pasan

Delegate Roster for G O P Meet Is Now Complete

In Washingtop on June 14 the state Republican convention completed the slate of eight delegates at large and 1,000 delegates from districts and territories who will nominate the party's standard bearers at the Philadelphia convention. The meeting backed Thomas F. Dewey of New York for closer revival of interest in the American system of government. The report mentions Virginia Democrats and relocation hints, with continuation on Page 3.

Washingtop Philadelphia Uwuncix Thomas F. Dewey New York Dewey

Guster Boy Killed in Runaway Accident

Services were arranged in Billings for Sohany Duane Bolt nine, son of John andMary Dott, ranchers. The child was killed Thursday in a runaway incident when the roller horse bolted after the gear struck a gate. The roller tongue snapped and struck the boy’s head, causing a skull fracture.

Billings Funora Sohany Duane Bolt John Dott Tanelers Naey Guster Tha Boy Wan Thuras Day Pang

Britain Abandons Idea of Long War In Newest Crisis

Two thousand residents of Helena gathered at Hill Park for the Flag Day observance where Helena lawyer John G. Brown urged unwavering allegiance to the flag and the nation. He recounted wars in which the flag led American forces and warned against propaganda aiming to erode morale, urging the crowd to keep the flag in their hearts and in their children's.

Britain Helena Hill Park Dlks John G. Brown Mr. Brown J. Gd. Hayil

British Merchant Cruiser Scotstoun Fights Sub as Sinking

The 17646 ton British merchant cruiser Scotstoun, mortally wounded by a torpedo, returned fire while taking on water. Guns remained manned and shells were hurled overhead as the crew fought the submarine. Two officers and four seamen were wounded. rescued crewmen believed the submarine was sunk. The ship formerly served the New York Glasgow route and was the third such carrier built for Britain. Reports say allied air raids and naval actions continued across Europe and the Near East with multiple ships sunk or damaged and air forces targeting German lines.

New York Deulachiand Plance Europe Arden Enel Germany Italy Cairo Ibya Royal Air Force Seine Iinex Rouen Maginot Iirea Addltion Admiraly Pave Haute Alip Tropdheim

War Chest Opened to Buy All Arms for France Front

London June 14 Theilaintos night reports Britain opened a vast war chest to purchase every available weapon and ammunition for transfer to France. The decision marks a shift from home defense toward full mobilization to supply troops in France, even items from World War I vintage, as Britain seeks to reinforce Tommies inbound to the continent.

London America France Mount Continent Vlundera Paris

Spanish Troops Occupy Tangier Neutralized Zone

Spanish forces moved two divisions and a destroyer into Tangier’s neutralized zone, claiming to guard neutrality and with Allied consent per French sources. Protests and celebrations followed at embassies in Tangier, Madrid, and Tours as the move drew wide attention.

Tangier Madrid Jung Sang Wong Wangier Morocco Johan Spain Africa Tangler Heltvb Gibraltar

France May Quit Losing Fight Intimation Signals Britain Will Fight On

British officials hinted France could be forced to yield to German invaders as France and Britain prepared for continued resistance. French fighters counter-attacked to cover a retreat while Maginot line attacks and Monte-medoy's fall intensified the German drive. Britain rushed funds for immediate armament purchases amid shifting Allied positions and Mediterranean tensions.

France Britain London Maginot Line Montmedy Maginot Fortifica “Tions Associated Press Tours Bordeaux Faris

Germans Claim French Army Collapse On Front

Derlin June 14 German forces report a northern front collapse of the French army after rapid advances from the Ardennes toward Maginot defenses. Paris allegedly captured without bombardment as Nazi leaders declare a third pursuit phase has begun and a three day holiday follows.

Derlin Inter Paria Arconag Wefenaes Vardyn Joon Paris

Princeton President Urges Compulsory Military Training

Princeton University president Harold W. Dodie urged on radio that all men aged 21 to 43 be called for brief military training as a defense measure. He argued compulsory training is necessary to maintain an adequate force and support the nation’s defense program.

Princeton N. T. Sunn Harold W. Dodie Princeton University de. Dodda

Lake Arm teacher Vernice McBruam found dead at home

The body of Vernice McBruam a former teacher at Conrad was found today in the granary at her father’s home on the lake shore. Coroner John Dimon and Sheriff WU. Tautbes ruled death a suicide noting she had poor health. No inquest will be conducted. Miss McBroont survived by her father three brothers and two sisters. Body taken to Wall apell.

Vernice McBruam Conrad Mlath and Inka John Dimon Tautbes Misa McBroont Wallapell

Red Cross Vessel Sails for France

New York reports the Red Cross mercy ship McKeesport will sail to Bordeaux tomorrow carrying an estimated 1,000,000 cargo of food trecheal and political aid. Large Red Cross emblems and lights will mark the ship for night visibility.

New York Trecheal Anpottca Howpial Trucka American Red Cross McKeesport Bordeaux France

County Filing Deadline Nears In Lewis and Clark Race

Filing closes at 5 o clock this evening for Lewis and Clark county elective offices with dozens entering both major parties. The contest centers on the statehouse delegation as 15 candidates seek three seats including six Democrats and nine Republicans. F Toomey an attorney and UW graduate leads the Democratic slate while Republicans include Toumey Munter and Harrison as contenders for the house.

Lewis and Clark County Heards Clerk and Recorder JA Duncan Scott Harrison X. D. Cdiekd Tobin Debet Bousa F. Ti Toomey Toomey Helene Attersey University of Wisconsin Aico Dune ALF Stharta Intao Vison

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