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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1941
Page
5
Helena Independent reports subscription rates for daily and Sunday delivery, details mail options, and advertising policy. Provides contact and proofreading terms for advertisements and states the paper’s policy on errors and proofs.
Non-Defense spending for House Bill 4590 moved forward in the Senate Appropriations Committee. The panel recommends an total appropriation of 185,119,000 for the Interior. Increases target the secretary’s office, land and wildlife programs, irrigation, and Bonneville power efforts. A notable 130,500 rise seeks broader markets for Bonneville Grand Coulee power and private industry translation studies including charcoal making and mining.
Britain claims success in Syria against weak Vichy forces relies on superior transportation. Germany blocked from effective aid except by air with no nearby air bases. If Germany moves on Gibraltar or Suez via Crete or Rhodes to Cyprus, Britain must maintain initiative to keep Nazis at bay while awaiting future developments.
A buck private is reported to have "captured" a farmer during southern army maneuvers after mistaking his bine denim for enemy attire. The incident warns mailmen and locals to avoid being mistaken for Confederate forces amid ongoing tensions.
The Agricultural Adjustment Administration advances a marketing plan with quota controls. Wheat growers issue Farm Wheat 511 sale cards proving entitlement to market. Without the card, sellers face a 49 cent per bushel penalty. The card confirms either a settlement on excess wheat or exemption from penalties.
The text discusses penalties for grain over allotment and the need to disclose compliance with quota restrictions via an intermediate “Farm Wheat 521” card. It notes many non-complying farmers exceed quotas, and the amount of wheat unmarketable without penalties remains to be worked out. It then covers Vacation Land Travel editors being hosted in Helena to learn Montana’s scenic and historic attractions.
An editorial notes a prompt government-led resolution of a California aviation strike. It praises unity against subversive acts, praises army involvement at the plant, and urges workers to return to duty. It cites congressional action and Selective Service influence, urging workers to act patriotically to restore labor peace.
Nazi party members attempt to explain the Hess flight and urge the public not to trust newspaper reports, implying readers lack newspapers to verify claims.
Americans who sent tools to Britain also included a small package on their first food ship. A note from Jones Machine Tool Works in Cincinnati explains the milk inside is intended for the recipient's children. The gesture blends defense aid with personal care, echoing charitable spirit during wartime.
A Pittsburgh engineer survived a 3,000,000 volt artificial lightning strike while in a car, arguing no voltage difference across the body caused harm. The note recalls the old belief cars shield occupants from lightning and cites widespread vehicle usage as context.
Washington reports census findings show continued mobility across the nation, driven by economic conditions and farm shifts. Historically large rural to urban moves have persisted since 1885 to 1900 and continue, with significant migration from southern birth states to northern cities and widespread farm-to-farm shifts in the Cotton Belt amid drought and market pressures.
A collection of quotes from public figures in Washington and abroad. Albert B. Fall recalls Teapot Dome critics while Douglas Fairbanks Jr. visits South America on a goodwill tour. L Edward Scriven notes shifting world perceptions and F T La Guardia condemns ethnic labeling amid wartime unity. Ben Lear praises American soldiers’ training and rank.
Major George Fielding Eliot argues Hitler faces limited options and may target Russia for food oil and manpower while maintaining pressure on Britain. He weighs risks of a western peace offensive versus an eastward assault, noting Luftwaffe limits, Allied power, and Rommel’s reports in North Africa. He cautions against underestimating Britain and the U S and urges a proactive strategy to prevent a Nazi victory.
The Detroit News notes a summer trend with a hat and yard sized di ameter for the fair gardener, while the New Star and St. Louis paper remark on two kinds of people, owners of the earth and the 98 percent paying interest, reflecting varied attitudes toward possessions and work.
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