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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1940

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Mussolini to Meet Hitler for Peace Terms in Munich

Rome reports Premier Mussolini departed on a dimly lit train under secrecy to meet Adolf Hitler in Munich to discuss shared peace terms for France. He conferred before departure with Marshal Badoglio and will be joined by Foreign Minister Count Ciano. The meeting marks a three month interval since a prior secret talk on the German Italian border.

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Women Serve on Montana Grand Jury for First Time

Seven women join the Helena district federal grand jury as the first female jurors in Treasure State history. Judge James Hajawin named the panel including Mrs. Norman Wincetine as foreman and others such as Catherine Gresh Mary Kelley and Ina Valen from Helena Deer Lodge Livingston Whitehall.

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Transfer of Allied Possessions Is Flatly Not to Be Tolerated

Washington reports the Senate approved a sweeping policy pledge that the United States would not recognize or acquiesce in any transfer of Western Hemisphere colonies from one non American power to another. The vote was 76 to 0, with Senator Connally urging firm action as France seeks peace terms with Germany and Hitler and Mussolini meet to decide France’s fate. The measure states the United States will resist any transfer by negotiation or by the sword and would act in Congress accordingly.

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G O P Chiefs Gather To Fix Platform

In Philadelphia temp chairman Stoletah Deway presided as GOP leaders met to draft the 1940 platform amid war crisis. Kenneth Simpson said the Dewey boom may have collapsed while Hyde urged focus on the world war, noting that a third of Americans face poverty and housing issues at home.

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Whitefish Youth Drowns in River Tragedy

Montana brief reports a Whitefish youth, Kalipati Juny Line, 43 percent listed or misread, drowned after a raft ferry toppled in the Whitefish River. Coroner Harry J. Campbell planned an investigation. Earlier drownings include Kalispell area boat capsizing and Missoula residents in Lakes Mary Rohan incident.

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Market Bears Blow Well in Uneasy Trading

New York, June 17. The stock market showed resilience after Paris capitulated to Germany as fears of a Nazi-dominated Europe weighed on sentiment. Prices dipped briefly but rebounded, with countervailing factors from Britain’s sea control and war demand for American goods. French buying had boosted early sales, but is expected to shift to the British commission as war orders continue.

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Canadian Troops Withdrawn After Landing in France

Prime Minister W L Mackenzie King told the house of commons that Canadian troops landed in France last week will be withdrawn. He said the early participation in action for the first Canadian division was made possible by changed circumstances and effective withdrawal steps began over the weekend.

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England Defies Nazis War Will Continue

Berlin reports German sources note Britain plans to keep fighting despite losses in France. Churchill declares the fight will go on, saying Britain and allies must defend freedom. France seeks conditions for uniting with Britain to continue the struggle.

England

Conrad Man Will Head Bankers of State Next Year

Glacier Park June 1 R D Mountain of Conrad was elected president of the Montana Bankers Association, succeeding O M Jorganson of Bulinga. John A Sanderson of Anaconda was chosen vice president and Fred Heinecks of Helena was also vice president. Etbel M Walker of Helena was elected secretary treasurer. A convention feature followed.

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Paris Returns Slowly to Normal After German Occupation

Paris shows signs of daily life resuming under occupation. Streets and sanitation functions return, cafes in the Latin Quarter reopen, and Galeries Lafayette resumes business. Monuments and churches display the French flag as U S Ambassador Bulett visits General von Sludnitz to discuss order and relief efforts.

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Eleven Killed in Midair Crash of Army Planes

New York June 17 Eleven army airmen died when two bombers collided half a mile above Queensborough in a fiery crash near Mitchel Field Long Island. A fourth plane in formation swerved and also went down. Paul Burrillagame West Point graduate led the three plane group and ordered position changes moments before impact. The disaster prompted an immediate army inquiry and spared nearby civilians from worse harm.

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Honorable Peace Is a Condition to Their Surrender

The Bordeaux correspondent of The Daily Mail reports a major engagement between the French Mediterranean fleet under Admiral Jean Darlan and the Italian fleet. Italians suffer heavy losses, timing unclear. French front lines still fiercely resisting as Germany presses a four‑pronged attack across France.

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Jura Battle Elevates French Hero in Alpine Clash

Ten French Alpine rangers fought off German forces near the Jura mountains by the Swiss border on June 15. French forces, bolstered by military backing from Foreign Minister Paul Baudoin, reportedly rescued a few thousand troops and escaped a ruined fortress as German assault faltered.

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Brewster Leads Barrows in Maine Senate Nomination Race

Portland Maine June 17 Maine Republicans gave U S Rep Ralph O Brewster a wide lead over Gov Lewis O Barrows in the state primary with more than half the votes tabulated Brewster 39186 Barrows 6114 Mrs Margaret Chase Smith was renominated for the unexpired term Governor Frederick G Payne led over Summer W Reed in a four corner fight for the GOP nomination and the World War ace was in the headlines.

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Federal Reserve Board to Meet Wednesday

Directors of the Federal Reserve bank of Minneapolis who attended the Montana Bankers association convention will meet in Helena Glacier Park Wednesday with Helena branch directors and officers. The Minneapolis board members will arrive this afternoon after convention sessions. The meeting will include routine business and the Helena branch report. J No Peyton, president of the Minneapolis book, will accompany the directors.

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Funeral services for Longmaid in Helena after fatal crash

Longmaid funeral set for Helena on Thursday for John Longmaid 24 a Tulae graduate killed when a ship failed and crashed at 2000 feet. Two others died in the crash, including a student and cadet. Services at St Peter Cathedral with burial at Forestvale. Longmaid was son of J Henry Longmaid a prominent Moviman executive. survivors include siblings and mother.

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