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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1940

Page

2

Plea for Economy Fails to Block Senate Action

Washington june 14 a powerful senate group rough representing rural and urban interests teamed to place a 100 million win the annual relief bill by a 58 to 14 vote disregarding economy pleas. The measure would add to farm relief and fund school lunches stamp plans and export subsidies alongside the regular farm bill and a 50 million war safeguard fund.

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Fish Would Make It Easy for U S Citizens to Fight

Washington report notes proposed legislation to bar American citizens from joining foreign armies while abroad. The item cites calls by prominent figures to enlist in the French Legion and to keep the U S out of foreign wars. The Red Cross announces plans for a mercy ship to aid war refugees every ten days.

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Eddy Gallivan Opens New Drive In at North Main

Eddy Gallivan, Montana’s well known restaurateur, opens a modern drive in on North Main at noon. The establishment, operated by his four children, features 100 car parking, a 18 booth interior, banquet hall for 100, convertible ballroom, Nuwood interior, and a unique central circular feature with indirect lighting. Dishes are specially designed for the drive in by B E Barge. Two serving crews at a center double equipment setup promise efficient service.

Eddy Gallivan N. Main Biddy) Galilyen Montana North Male Street Walla B. EB Joesting and Schilling Company Bt. Faul

Dunkerque expedition ends in failure amid rough sea fog

Eyewitness volunteers recall the doomed Dunkerque mission as 17 men launch in a perilous crossing, two wounded, no room for the dead, and German fire and bombing turning the voyage into a bloody, risky struggle. Survivors describe heavy seas, limited protection, and the mirage of a rescue that never came.

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Miles City Census Exhibits Population Increase

Miles City census figures show a population rise from 7,175 to 7,265 as of April 1, per a summary released Friday by the area census office. The sixteenth decennial count reflects the early return tallies from local precincts and surveys.

Miles City Altygs Milas Cler Mellminkey Fridey Sillings Area Census Office

Turkish Aid for Allies Not to Be Given at Present

Istanbul reports indicate the grand council of the Republican Peoples Party cheered the Allied cause while the Turkish government reiterated it will not enter the war now. The mutual assistance pact clause grants Turkey an out from engagement, as Moscow warned that aiding the Allies could be deemed hostile. British and French pressure appeared limited, and German diplomats urged neutrality. Turkish public opinion favored continued neutrality with sympathy towards the Allies.

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Woman found slain in Spokane building

Epokené Wann reports a woman was found murdered in a Spokane hotel building basement beauty shop. Coroner Dr. J. B. Coitran investigated identity as Prostarter Cer Quackenbush claimed police in other cities search for a missing Black man from Tuesday. Two other Black men are held as material witnesses.

Epokené Wann Cer Quackenbush Auld Tonight Hart Hesten J. 8 Coitran

Man planned leap to death on tall county health building ledge

A 1-year-old former mall inmate Lloyd Hf. Anderson attracted thousands of spectators as he walked a 10th floor ledge of the county health building for nearly an hour. He was coaxed inside by police after declaring he planned to leap to his death. He claimed the health department would hospitalize him for tuberculosis. Nearby a tourist camp at the Acropolis in Athens was lit for hours by floodlights.

Annaien Jung Mala Nitres Lloyd Hf. Anderson County Health County Health Department

French Retrenchment Amid German Drive toward Paris

The text describes Weygand's French retreat facing German thrusts along the Loire and Seine after Paris fell, with forces attempting to reform south or east of Orleans while the German advance threatens a wider rout. It notes Maginot line evacuation, possible Swiss neutrality implications, and hope for a last stand if reinforcements arrive amid ongoing combat.

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Former Montana convict slain in North Dakota

The nude body of Clarance A. Proper, a man with a long prison record, was found yesterday along a northeast Sterling road in North Dakota with a bullet wound. Nelvin Be. Felkeen, head of the North Dakota bureau of criminal identification, said Proper had recently been released from the South Dakota penitentiary. He had been confined in five penitentiaries since 1924, including Oregon state prison for larceny and Montana prison for burglary. He was 38.

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England to Fight Come What Shall in the Crisis

A British commentator forecast that the world faces a grave crisis as Germany’s advance in France drains forces. Vernon Bartlett warned only US war action could alter events, while British officials urged continued resistance and warned Hitler’s predictions of conquest would fail against Britain’s empire and Allied mobilization.

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Morrow Injured in Cattle Truck Accident Near Avingetes

June 14 near Avingetes B Morrow a 3 year old cattle buyer was injured when his truck veered into a ditch after the steering failed. He was thrown from the cab as the vehicle toppled. Dr Alfred Lunck of Park Hospital reported his condition as fair.

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Mental Tests for Nut Drivers Will Save Many Lives

New York June 14 An AMA meeting heard that mental tests for traffic offenders could cut fatalities. Detroit Dr Lowsil Belling reported that many offenders had barely enough sense to steer. Offenders would undergo physical exams, reaction tests, judgment, color vision, and provide histories before intelligence ratings determine fitness to drive.

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Father saves two sons then drowns in Virginia Minn

Virginia Minnesota June 14. Up teletype reports Thomas Lapatka 46 died after rescuing his two young sons from rising water. Fire crew found him submerged and dragged him up after the rescue. The incident occurred during a squall near Lake Vermilion as bystanders watched in shock.

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American 19 Killed in Finnish Air Disaster

Halsink June 14 An unidentified American and two others aboard a Pinnish passenger plane were killed when it exploded midair over the Gulf of Finland en route from Talilo Matonia. The craft carried 2120 pounds of diplomatic mail. Bodies were recovered from wreckage.

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Seaverned Crop of Wool Sells in Beaverhead County

Beaverhead county wool from 220 000 backs sold at 25 to 42 cents per pound. Dockmasters cited good range conditions lifting prices. Observers noted the sale marked above average quality for the era and linked to long running flocks in the region. Residents of Morpoy North Dakota say they are closer to Raleigh capitals than to their own state.

Dilton Beaverhead Obaervars Morpoy N.O Raleigh

Britain abandons idea of long war call

Allied actions in Scandinavia and the Low Countries disrupt blockade. Britain seeks funds to fuel a rapid economic blitz to replenish war stores and offset losses in French steel production as France's plants shift to the south under Allied control. United States sourcing of war materiel rises amid currency and credit constraints.

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Flag Day Observance Draws Large Capital Gathering

A Capitol City event featured by the Masonic lodge and American Legion with a color guard flag procession, a choir, and a keynote address by Rev. L. C. Hicks. The junior drill teams and Eagles entertain, as flags flown since colonial times are shown. Captain Fitzpatrick presided. Dr. Caryl Eklund directed the band. The day included a history lesson on the flags and a concert finale.

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