Helena Independent Daily and Sunday Rates and Notices
Helena Independent announces subscription prices for daily and Sunday delivery by carrier or mail. Includes Montana and out of state rates, duties of proofs, and responsibility disclaimer for advertisement errors. The notice lists contact details and office practices.
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Associated Press
Associated
Othe USA
All News
Helena
Montane
Tranche Mission
Arcutans
United States
Independent
Montana Taxpayers Urge Postwar Public Works Pause
The Montana Taxpayer argues that public buildings and improvements may be deferred until national defense needs ease. Economist Dr. Marcus Nadler supports planning for postwar economic stability, urging preventive measures against disaster after the war.
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Montana
Marcus Nadler
New York University
Helena
A. T. Hibbard
Union Bank and Trust Company
Montana Taxpayers’ Association
Nadler
Britain
Washington
Bayonets Do the Trick in California Bomber Plant
The North American Aviation bomber plant in California resumed operations after military protection was provided, showing the strike lacked worker support. The piece argues government action against subversive labor leaders and defends ending plant possession, tracing tensions to the 1937 sit-down strikes. France pledges to defend its possessions, except against Hitler.
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North American Aviation Corporation
California
Allies and Free French Fight Nazi Axis Across Fronts
A Polish destroyer first sighted the German battleship Bismarck and moved in to engage as heavy fire opened. Free French forces led the Syria invasion van with Vichy French to urge surrender, thousands reportedly defecting. A Dutch warship stopped a French vessel carrying German nationals in the Caribbean while Greeks fled Crete to continue the resistance.
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Bismarck
London
Syria
Van
Norwegian merchant marine aids Allied war effort at sea
The piece notes the Norwegian merchant marine plays a vital role in the Battle of the Atlantic and in other theaters. It observes the Allies increasingly refers to allied forces as refugees from conquered nations join fighting units, expanding the anti Nazi coalition amid repeated RAF raids on Hamburg.
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Hitler
France
Pro America expands under state leadership in Montana
The Pro America group founded in 1938 grows steadily with early Montana chapters in Helena and widespread civic activity. State president Mrs B G Toomey led a convention in Helena, highlighting the organization’s aim of civic patriotism, public interest education, and support for a vital two party system. The group credits itself with aiding national legislation and opposing programs harmful to the public good.
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Pro America
Montana
Helena
B. G. Toomey
Ywarten
Father's Day Observed In Helena With Gift Glee
Younger children announced the forthcoming Father’s Day gift season during a four week period. Stores report strong dad-friendly sales as fathers, though ever stoic, enjoy the tokens and the chance to smile at the purchase, especially as bills come due on the first of the month.
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Father
Helena
Dad
Great Jurist Hughes and Britain in War Warnings
A reflection lauds Justice Hughes as a great American jurist whose career spans from New York governorship to the Supreme Court. It cites a California political blunder that might have altered history and notes retirement is near. The London Herald and St Louis Post Dispatch urge frank wartime realism over complacency to win in war.
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T. J. Walsh
United States
Charles E. Hughes
New York
Justice Hughes
California
I$lf
Jus Uce
Supreme Court
Lewistown Democrat-News
Britain
London Herald
London Daily Herald
Herald
Lord Beaverbrook
Daily Express
England
St. Louis Post Dispatch
Abyssinia praised and puzzled by past rulers and present rule
The Haskin Letter discusses Abyssinia as a long-standing monarchy facing modernity amid world war. It traces Ethiopia’s ancient ties, from Queen of Sheba to Menelek, Justinian influence, and gradual European contact, noting the Masain Law base, centralized royal authority, limited education, and tariffs. It highlights the empire’s resilience, isolation, and controversial slavery abolition.
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Abyssinia
Hthionia
Sams
Italy
Egypt
Sheba
Selemon
Menelek
Ethiopia
Auxome
Old Kingdom
Justinian
Nome
Arabia
India
Mediterranean
Frmentius
Athanasius
Christ
Mohammed
Risa
Columbus
America
Pedro da Covilliam
Portugal
Europe
Nihiopia
Rome
Theodore
Victoria
Feil Sea
Eritrea
Addis Ababa
First Americans and their policy in world affairs
Walter Lippmann argues that American foreign policy since Washington mirrors the late 18th and early 19th century approach. He asserts the United States has long combined defense of its interests with alliances, rejecting isolationism and paralleling Roosevelt and Hull with Jefferson and Monroe, challenging Lindbergh’s anti intervention stance.
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United States
Hull
John Adams
Washington
Hitler
Germany
France
Louisiana
Florida
Central
South America
Lord Grenville
Rufus King
London
King
Spain
Greaeé
Britain
Louisana
Adams
Jefferson
Monroe
Roosevelt
Willkie
Republic
Mississippi
Russia
Canada
Col. Lindbergh
Atlantic
Africa
New Orleans
Chicago
Azores
Cane Verde Islands
Casablanca
Dakar
Montreal
England
Fathers of the Republic
Gove Nnment
America First Committee
Towsright
New York
Answers to Questions From The Helena Information Bureau
A reader inquiry column lists factual questions and concise official answers. Topics cover American enlistment in the Canadian army, Boys Town reference in the South, lemon picking, a Mississippi congressman, suicides by action, and daily rations for soldiers, with authorities cited.
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Helena
Hope Haven Institution
New Orleans
Peter Wynhoven
Mississippi
Blanche Kelso Bruce
United States Senate
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