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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1940

Page

8

Lindbergh Urges Neutral Alliance to Build Self Defense

Charles A. Lindbergh told radio listeners that the United States should cooperate with other American nations in defense but place military bases where needed for security. He warned against involvement in European war and argued against sending troops before months of preparation. He condemned foreign meddling and warned that war would mortgage lives and families, urging America to build its own defenses.

Washington Charles A. Lindbergh United States Tio Hess Westurce Lindberen Congress Failura England France Abyasini Czechoslovakia Poland Finland Norway Ini Americas Hurone Germany Europe Thin Natlay

Nazis Claim Verdun Fort Is Captured

German authorities trumpet Verdun fort capture as Paris falls, asserting victory nears and Maginot line crumbles. Reports say 200000 prisoners taken in 70 days of blitzkrieg while bombardment targets the Maginot line and southern front.

Verdun Thia France Maginot Germany Paris High ‘Command Vernailca Shane Nigh Soarpricken Phot Maginot Moe Verdun Llne Perin Moalmady Apeakins Paria Denmark Norway Luxembourg Holland Helgum

Italians Report Attack on Genoa and Alpine Fighting

Italian sources report an assault on Genoa with Alpine forces and naval actions in the Ligurian Sea. French ships bombarded Genoa as torpedo boats and coast batteries engaged, with casualties and damage cited amid broader Mediterranean strikes near Turin and Venice.

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CANDIDATES IN COUNTY RACE FILED

Helena voters face a crowded county race with filings closed. Candidates include Wins Jr seeking the office once held by his father, a Democrat. W. A. Campbell on the Republican ticket. Mae Overman and W. C. Campbell among Democrats. Morrison seeking the state senate. Graig and Manning among county posts. Whalen unopposed for district court clerk. various justice of the peace and constable races noted. Ottawa, June 15 report mentions Canada wartime trade bill proceeding.

Wins, Jr Wandors Helena Heleta High School Kemper Miliary School Montana State University Law School Micaaula I Ma Union Bank Viding Montana State Bar Association Colle Wine Actout Sigma Chi VU. B. Army Infantry Reserve Dar U. 8 Ho Tnamn I Slyilan Aeronautics Welona Na Ona Jn Dore Alo Fina Aaker Vigoronn Bawin H. Multz Fegislature Multe Kase Felena University of Montank Ilo Engagoul Saat Helong Hie Montana Legisle Montana Morthon RE. Morrison Olherings Justice of Tha Peace Constallo Bompart W. L. Jones J. Ke Mathews Jamra McKelvey Helena Township Teo Rinda Wacry EB. Smith Justice of the Peace Mr. Rinda Dopuy Eberitr Grand Central Hotel Harvey Harry Smith Lion Smith Rerie of Lagios Charles

Battleship orders mark milestone in 45,000-ton hulls

In a Washington dispatch June 16 the Oames Minsouri and Wisconsin were named as the two 45,000-ton battleships whose construction was ordered this week. The decision follows recent naval expansion plans and reflects the push for capital ship readiness amid ongoing global tensions.

Washington Fant Hoosewelt Wisconsin

Aviation group holds its first meet at college

The Civil Aeronautics Authority summer class held its first meeting at Carroll College with ground school sessions at 7:20 PM on Monday Wednesday and Friday starting April 1. Patricia Holmes became the third girl registered joining Lucile Diamond and Betty Gono. total registrations reached 27. Ground school fees are $12 with room for three more students and five alternates. The Rev Dr BE Noumin conducts the ground school, with Flight Instruction starting Monday at Helesa airport and R B MacRinnon as flight instructor.

Civil Aeronautics Authority Claax Carroll Cotlege Patricia Holmes John J. Holmes Lucile Diamond J. G. Diamond Betty Gono Milton G. Gunn Laren Foota Richard McLamory Velena Coursa BE. W. Noumin Helesa R. B. Maorrinon

Veterans to hold session in Yellowstone Park

Livingston June 16. Van guard of Northern Pacific railroad veterans arrive to attend the annual convention of the Veterans association in Yellowstone park Monday. About 350 veterans and family members expected. Business sessions Monday and banquet in the evening. Tuesday a tour of Yellowstone planned. Campbells and Whipple depart with Bennett handling secretary treasurer duties. Budapest June 15. Hungary forbids men 14 to 61 from leaving the country without permission and restricts women 18 to 60 from travel.

Livingston Northern Pacific Railroad Veterans’ Association Yellowstone Park T. W. Hennett St. Paul Northern Peoffle Employes Ao Jessa (. Campbell Seattle Railroad Veterans Sidney L. Whipple Spokane Bennett Lefti Mungany Acis Budapest Hun-gory Tenaya

Cadet Ilavolkt GC Brown Receives West Point Honor

Cadet Ilavolkt GC Brown of Concord N H is photographed during Commissioning Week at the U S Military Academy West Point wearing the collar star that signals his outstanding achievement This West Point star honor marks the cadet's distinguished service and leadership as he prepares for graduation and future duties.

U. S. Military Academy West Point Ilavolkt GC. Brown Concord, N. 1

Red Army Moves Into Lithuania Threatens Baltic States

The Stockholm Tidningen reports Soviet forces advance into Lithuania with expansions feared to include Estonia and Latvia as part of a broader European war dynamic. Observers in Kaunas suggest Russia aims to widen influence, while German fears grow of an eastern thrust and potential German troop redeployments.

Estonia Latvia Red Army Lithuania Poland Stockholm Kaunas Russia Germany Kaunte

Daughters Born to Wynne Morris and Ruchmiller Couples

A daughter was born yesterday to Dr and Mrs W Wynne Morris of Logan at Saint Peter's Hospital. Another daughter was born Tuesday to Mr and Mrs Fred Ruchmiller of Joliet at Saint John's Hospital. Lara A Veayson, 61, of McLellan Brook Med, died yesterday. Funeral services will be Monday at 2 pm at Opp and Conrad chapel with Rev C R Ewanson. burial at Forest Vale Cemetery. Butterflies generally have slender bodies while larger moths are afoul.

Win Mra W. Wynne Morris Logan Atreat At. Peter's Ipapital Yeaterday Gay Fred Ruchmiller Weukeahaatreat Jolna Hoapital Tuenday Lara A. Veayson Mclellan Oroek Aerviena Opp Conrad Chanel C. TR. Ewanson Buylal Forestvale

Milwaukee Board 3 LID In Favor Of Consolidation

Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad directors reportedly approved a plan to consolidate with Chicago and Northwestern. The Milwaukee board directed counsel to pursue federal approval and possible reorganization. Commissions and committees were formed to handle consolidation details and retain Walter as special adviser.

Milwaukee Board The Daily News Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad Wripelpte Bi Paul Chidago and Northwestern Robert ‘. Swaine St. Paul New Yurkit Milwaukee Interstate Commerce Federe Northwestern Fult Luther MM, Waller Connast North Western New Yorkhursday Milwaneon Board Walter Sotvise FH. C. Orton Lawrence Hows Howa Hnoy Ronda Commerce Commission Twisconsin

Swabians Volunteer for Aitler's Armies

Report from Bucharest indicates Swabians in Transylvania renounced Romanian citizenship and enlisted in the German army. Transmissions via Budapest were delayed by a Hungarian censor for 13 hours.

Aitler Buchareat Rumania Transylvania Budapest

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