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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1940

Page

3

Hitler Mussolini Meet to Consider Terms for France

Reports say Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini planned a joint meeting to decide France’s fate after its military collapse. Rome indicated Mussolini was moving toward an unannounced western European destination, possibly Munich or Versailles, amid French surrender pressures and ongoing German advances.

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Storm in Wisconsin Leaves Two Dead and Several Injured

Land O Lakes Wisconsin June 17 two persons were killed and at least four injured as tornado winds ripped through the Lakeland region damaging several frame homes. The storm description notes the violent winds and local impact with casualties and property damage.

Land O'Lakes Wis Persona Wisconsin Lakeland

Jura Battle Sees French In Hero Role In Crisis

War front dispatch describes small French Alpine force in Jura amid German pushes toward the Swiss border. Maginot troops and Alpine chasseurs withdraw under pressure, fight back near Bellegarde as Verdun campaign unfolds and Petain calls for terms. Report notes continued artillery fire and French forts resisting German advance.

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Births and deaths noted in Helena area records

A string of vital events from Helena area outlets reports births at St Peter's and St Jane's hospitals to couples Julius Streely Carlson and Edwin Justin, plus a birth in Helena. Funeral notices list James I Bompaon, 72, with services at a local church and burial at Forestode. A death in Gratz, 80 years resident John Schroider, is listed with services pending. Also noted: wartime update from Hong Kong on Yangtze region control and a Pueblo poisoning suicide case. An unusual item covers origin of pin money with a brief etymology note and hippo trivia.

Julius ¥. Streley State Nursery St. Peter's Hospital John Carlson Clark Street Wan Edwin G. Justin Bad Helena St. Jane’s Hospital Andy Jann Melvin B. Farmer Lyndale Avenue

Britain vows continued war as France falls to Axis

Britain declares the fight must go on despite France’s fall and government upheaval. Churchill, speaking in Melbourne, pledges unwavering resolve around the empire, warning of blockades, bombardment, and possible invasion while outlining plans to keep Britain in the war.

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British France unite in one nation proposal heats news

London broadcasts say the British government proposed a union of Britain and France. Reports in New York relay a CBS broadcast claiming a pledge to conclude a formal pact joining the two nations. Other items note Hitler's timetable for a six week campaign against Britain and Petain's reported cassation of fighting. Berlin signals a firm yet nonvengeful stance toward France.

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Film Actor Richard Arlen Beaten at Wilshire Country Club

Hollywood June 17 A film actor Richard Arlen was attacked and severely beaten at the Wilshire Country Club golf course by William Tate 30 of Mollywood who accused Arlen of stealing Mrs Tate s love Police turned Tate over to Arlen s bodyguard former Detective Lieutenant Frank James He was booked on suspicion of assault after Arlen said Tate kidnapped him 10 weeks ago and threatened to beat him to collect money Also note Civilian Conservation Corps enforcements summoned to fight a forest fire near Newcastle Wyoming burning about 300 acres of timber in Sweet Water country eight miles north of Newcastle.

Hollywood Richard Arlen Wilshire Country Club William Tate Mollywood Lim Arlen Laloy Tooo Castle Wyo Civilian Conservation Corps Sweet Water Newcastle

Navy expansion plan seeks four additional warships

Washington June 17 The administration adds a large naval build up to the defense plan asking Congress to authorize construction of four more warships over four years at an estimated cost of 1.2 billion dollars. The move aims to raise U S military power to counter Atlantic and Pacific threats by 1944 with 26 battleships 14 aircraft carriers 70 cruisers 338 destroyers and 170 submarines. The bills were introduced by Representatives Vinson and Kennedy and are part of broader defense measures approved as Congress advances other programs.

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Postponement of Bio Integration Program Sought to Aid Defense

Electric Bond and Share asks the Securities Commission to delay integration of utility holding companies to coordinate facilities with national defense. In a formal response it cites lack of time to prepare data and requests an indefinite postponement, noting urgent defense-related demands complicate reorganization.

Washington Electric Bond and Share Company Commission Citatons

President signs boundary water pact bill

Washington reports President Roosevelt signed a bill granting congressional consent for Montana North Dakota and Wyoming to negotiate a contact for division of Yellowstone River waters. The measure amends a prior act by extending consent to North Dakota.

Washington Roosevelt Congress Montana North Dakota Wyoming Yellowstone River

Two New Motor Divisions Of Army Planned

Secretary Woodring announces creation of two streamlined motor divisions to bolster coastal defense. The 7th Division will base at Camp Ord California with motorized artillery and truck infantry ready to move to San Francisco Los Angeles or San Diego. The 8th Division will be stationed mainly at Camp Jackson DC with Fort Myer Virginia housing part of its consillery battalion. Troops drawn from 38 000 new enlistments funded by Congress.

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