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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1941

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N.Y.A. Supervisor Ruth Eastman Dies After Auto Crash

Ruth Eastman 26 of Missoula acting supervisor of the state N.Y.A. girls resident training project in Helena died last night from skull and internal injuries after an automobile track collision on Canyon Ferry York road. Seven other girls, passengers in Eastman’s car, were not seriously hurt and four were to be released. The accident involved a gravel truck driven by Martin Weber. Police units investigated and seven injured were transported to St Peter’s hospital. The project location is in the Montana Children's Home building in the Helena valley.

Ruth Eastman Missoula N.Y.A Helena Alley Canyon Ferry York Road Miss Bessman St. Peter’s Hospital Miss Eastman Elsie Craft Columbia Falls Lucille Maffet Butte Ano Erkenoff Roundup Anh Pidel Helena Marcella Gamel Pauline Hawkies Marjory Helfern Amliss Hassman State Office Martin Weber Rodney Street Mike Tuohy Tuohy Canyon Ferry Road Weber Clyde Burgess Cliff Small Gert Christiansen Jack Corder Miss Hastman St Peter's T. L. Trawkins R. Wynné Morris E. H. Lindstrom Montana Children’s Jtomé Liufena Valley

U S Ships Do Not Carry Oil to Axis Powers

The maritime commission stated that American owned or controlled tankers are not shipping oil to Germany, Italy, or Japan since the war began. It noted five German flagged and five Italian flagged tankers have limited movement, with one ship under foreign registry en route to Japan under a prearranged contract.

U.S Washington Maritime Commission Germany Italy Japan

French Force Attacks British Fleet in Syria Action

French warships and planes attacked the British Mediterranean fleet as Allied land assaults in Syria and Lebanon were repelled on all fronts. British bombardment aimed at Sidon while Damascus residents praised French defense amid stalled progress by British forces.

Damascus Syria Lebanon Sidon Beirut Merdjayoun Kissoues Briteh Wura Kissoue

Two New Destroyers Launched by U S Navy

Boston June 14 The U S navy destroyers Forrest and Fitch were launched today at the Boston navy yard. Keels were laid for two more destroyers 634 and 625. The new ships, built in under a year, are 1700 ton Bristol type and were ordered last year under the 194 naval program. Also Cheyenne Wyo June 14 Jack Dodd of Cody elected president of the Wyoming Elks association at its annual convention. The 1942 convention city will be announced later.

Boston Forrest Fitch Boston Navy Yard ELKS Cheyenne Wyo Jack Dodd Cody Wyoming Elks Association Santa Monica Calif George H. Brett US 5. Army Air Corps Army Air Corps

New U S Armor Division to Be Tested in Tennessee War Exercise

The U S Army will bring an eight division armored force from Fort Benning to Chattanooga for a two week war test. The test aims to reveal the division's mobility and firepower as it fights from vehicles ranging from armored cars to motorized carriers. The exercise will involve VII Corps second army units including the 27th and 30th divisions defending against armored assault.

U.S. Armored Division Army of Tennessee United States Tennessee U. S.t Fort Benning Chattanooga Cumberland Plateau VII Army Corps Mit

Britain Not Facing Immediate Oil Shortage Says Exec

On arrival in New York from England a Standard Oil executive warned there is no imminent oil or gasoline shortage in Great Britain. He noted Britain has adequate supply despite conditions. An American retiree also observed limited meat and dairy availability for ration holders.

New York Great Britain Warners Grubb Standard of Company Atlantic England Fontaine Maury Jones Nica France

Inspiring Flag Day Service Draws Large Helena Crowd

Helena Elks sponsored Flag Day services in Hill Park drawing a large crowd. Capital City band led by Robert C. Clark performed, with Fred Lay and Thomas F. Smith delivering talks. Mayor Hayt issued a Flag Day proclamation as invocation and ceremonies proceeded, with The American Legion auxiliary aiding.

Hill Park Helena Lodge No. 193 the Elks Capital City Robert C. Clark Fred Lay Torney Bozeman Elks Lodge Thomas F. Smith Helena Elks American Legion Auxiliary Jack

Two-Year Pact Aimed at Ending Yards Strikes

The government asked 95 shipyards at work on defense orders to approve a two year agreement designed to avoid strikes stabilize employment and prevent worker migration. Drafted in Washington by a shipbuilding stabilization committee the pact sets a basic wage of 1.12 dollars per hour for first class skilled mechanics and allows work stoppages by employers or suspensions by employees during the term. A conference for final action is scheduled in Washington next Friday with key figures including Secretary of the Navy Know Charman Emory Land and William Knudsen and Sidney Hillman.

Associated Press Washington Office of Produuction Management Navy Maritime Commission C.I.C A.F.L

Pepper urges sending navy to aid Britain and guard Atlantic

Senator Pepper declares the United States should deploy warships to the Atlantic to help Britain. He names Dakar West Africa the Azores and Cape Verde as key areas and says a miracle or US ships could save Britain if Germany launches a blitz. He also suggests withdrawing substantial navy from the Pacific. Senator Wheeler cautions that fleet shifts from Pacific to Atlantic may be a grave mistake if Far East tensions are as strong as alleged.

Washington Atlantic Great Britain Pepper Ira England Dakar Pacific Atlante Wheeler Far East

Weather Brief for Montana Scattered Showers Sunday

Partly cloudy conditions with widely scattered showers and thunderstorms likely Sunday and Monday. Temperatures show little change across the period.

Montana

Catholic Laymen's Annual Retreat Concludes At Carroll College

Representatives of 3 percent Montana parishes conclude the 12th annual Catholic laymen retreat at Carroll college this morning. The event includes the annual business meeting, officer elections, final conference at 11 o clock, and the noon banquet. About 150 men registered for the three day exercises under Very Rev Dr Emmet Riley, Carroll president and diocesan retreat director.

Montana Carroll College Emmet Riley Carroll Martin J. O’malley G.M Kenrick Seminary St. Lows Helena Montana Laymen’s Retreat Association R. [i O'liarn Townsend W. J. McMahon Butte Tergus

Communications Cut Between Berlin and Bern

New York June 14 The Germans cut telephone communications tonight between Berlin and Bern the main relay point in neutral Switzerland for European laws. There was no clear sign of significance beyond another blackout by the oasis since their Balkan invasion.

New York Berlin Bern Switzerland

Butte Man Is Named N Y A Director

G M MacMillan of Butte Montana appointed state youth director for Montana for fontana effective July 1 by Aubrey Williams N Y A administrator. He succeeds James B Love who resigned. MacMillan previously served as regional engineer for W P A in Salt Lake City since 1936 and deputy state WPA administrator after returning to Montana in 1939.

Washington G. M. MacMilan Butte Mont Fontana Aubrey Williams National Youth Administration MacMillan James B. Love Salt Lake City Utah Montana W.P.A Idaho Mentana

U S Freezes Axis Powers Assets In New Action

President Roc yer directs immediate freezing of German and Italian assets in the United States while strict supervision is imposed on all financial transactions with Soviet Russia. The justice department creates an alien property bureau to collect and study reports on alien property transactions as analysts question the measure's effectiveness given prior withdrawals by Axis powers.

Washington APJ Roc Yer Treasury Germany Tuly Soviet Russia Justice Department Moargenthau Morgentiau

Axis air danger to U S aviation warned

Los Angeles June 14 Aswald Ryan civil aeronautics board member warned that Axis operated airlines across South America threaten United States and hemisphere security. He said Axis planes, disguised as airliners, could be converted to long range bombers and fly daily over South American routes near the Panama Canal. The network spans from Buenos Aires to Santiago and Rio de Janeiro to western Brazil reaching toward Peru.

Los Angeles Aswald Ryan Civil Aeronautics Board South America United States Tyanio K.ild Rio da Janeiro Brazil Bolivia Peru

Stalin and His Army Are Laid at Odds

London reports a rift in Soviet policy as Stalin leans toward German appeasement while Red Army officers oppose it. Helsinki diplomats cite Defense Commissar Timoshenko leading internal resistance. Ankara sources say major Soviet German war developments are imminent as German troops shift toward Romania and possible Soviet action looms.

London Soviet Russia Joseph Stalin Adolf Hitler Red Army Finland Helsinki K. Timoshenko Stalin Ankara Turkey Steidigmarshal Hermann Gosing Fhet Germany Rumania Bessarabia

War Front Reports Rapid Shifts In Europe And Air Defense

London reports roads to Soviet occupied Bessarabia closed as strategic moves unfold amid German Ukraine war aims. Diplomatic chatter cites Goering on long war against Anglo-Saxon empires. Beilahs militia pilots credited with shooting down 900 German raiders in defense of the country. London notes a single German plane down over Britain with light raiding. Damascus reports French naval aircraft attacking Bilis fleet and bombardments near Beirut defenses.

London Turkey Bessarabia Rumania Reichsmarstal Hermann Goering Germany Ukraine Beilahs Mehter Erate Toalliary Airforce Britain P. Mh

Auto Industry Faces Record Demand Amid Curtailment Looms

Detroit June 14 The auto industry confronts record demand for 1941 model cars as defense needs push to cut production. Officials warn the 20 percent curtailment may widen, with plants already delivering about 4.18 million 1941 models and defenses orders totaling billions in armaments. Producers note they complied with the No. 1 task of supporting defense, ready to adjust further if required.

Detroit Jemany Anna Saea Httle Ini Defansa Ward Defense Omer Bevey Anttomboila Office of Production Management T He Defense

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York and Russia Kissone U. S Montana Parishes Aviation Authority Axis Nerr Bucharest Offcera Carol Bulgaria Romania Stiion Edward W. Myers Baltimore Robin Moor
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