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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1941
Page
1
Berlin reports Germany will take immediate retaliatory measures against American assets and protests the U S order freezing German funds. No concrete retaliation details given, but officials deny U S charges of Nazi consulates engaging in inadmissible activities as relations chill.
Washington reports that United States and Canada formed joint economic committees to speed mobilization of continental defense resources. The panels will study more efficient coordinated use of shared resources and how to reduce waste and economic dislocation from policy shifts. The move follows a Roosevelt King conference held April 20 in Kyde Tark.
Officers halted a search for two youths suspected of hold up and kidnapping Clarence Hofmann at a Worden service station Monday. Hofmann was later released near Billings unharmed.
President Roosevelt said the National Guard likely would not be kept on active duty for more than a year. He noted the issue was under study and that Secretary Stimson reported a forthcoming official reply.
A embargo was placed on the export of oil from the Atlantic coast today after yesterday’s stoppage of shipments from Philadelphia to Japan. The action follows disruptions in fuel flow and affects regional trade, signaling heightened controls on crude exports.
U S border patrols and customs officers were ordered to prevent German nationals in the United States from depart ing pending further instructions. The move ties to the Roosevelt freezing order and aims to curb German movement into Mexico and South America amid fears of reprisals and subversive activity. About 60 percent of Germans here have applied for American citizenship.
A party of more than 150 Helena residents greeted about 200 travel editors from eastern and midwestern papers. They toured Montana’s fountain ranges, arrived after a thunderstorm, and were hosted at a Placer Hotel dinner led by Chamber president Lester Loble. Local officials and tour managers highlighted state history and tourism potential.
A coroner's jury ruled both drivers negligent in a fatal collision at York Canyon Ferry Road intersection. Ruth Eastman 26 acting superintendent of the NYA girls resident training project died from a cerebral concussion and physical shock. Witnesses included Elsis Craft Pauline Hawking and truck driver Martin Weber. Jurors named Roy Towers Charles Streed bak Max Worthington BE Vv Martin Hugo Dobler George Nie woehner Walter Schulke Amos Shellady.
Britain reveals a secret wireless system that acts as electronic watchmen to detect incoming aircraft. The pulsed radio location device signals approach from miles away, providing early warning and guidance to fighters. Described by Air Chief Marshal Sir Philip Joubert, it marks a new military art using electric waves unaffected by darkness or fog.
Partly cloudy weather spreads across Montana on Wednesday and Thursday with scattered showers in the mountains. The north central region warms slightly on Wednesday as conditions remain mild and unsettled across the state.
Tom J. Davis of Butte Montana was unanimously elected president of Rotary International. Rufus F. Chagin was reelected treasurer for his 29th term. Davis, a Michigan Law School graduate, will deliver his inaugural address to delegates Friday.
Montana WPA employment rolls will be trimmed by 3,000 workers, state administrator J B Parker announced. The cuts reduce employed staff from 8,500 to 5,500 across the state.
New York June 17 The army air corps has a new super bomber in initial construction stages. The plane reportedly will combine the 7000 mile range of the Douglas B-19 with the 450 mile per hour speed of the latest four engine planes. The Herald Tribune says the army already regards the B-19 as outmoded due to its top speed of 212 miles per hour.
Toby Globe of Minneapolis national vice commander will be principal speaker at the annual meeting of the Montana department Disabled American Veterans. Marcus Rasmussen of Missoula is state commander. The gathering runs Friday through Sunday in Great Falls starting June 17.
A 14-year-old Louise Ford died in a California hospital after medical aid failed to raise funds for her funeral. Her parents sought help to cover expenses before doctors said there was no chance of recovery from double pneumonia. Deputies and police removed a crowd outside the Ford residence as the girl was taken to a waiting ambulance.
June 17 dispatch says British bombers in sandwich formation with fighters attacked French coastal targets in fierce fighting to repel the German assault. Officials report German planes destroyed over the English Channel and occupied France with British losses. Watchers say 150 British airmen and fighters took part as Kent coast endured explosions and a new American aided offensive was under way.
World War II field reports describe heavy combat in North Africa near the Libya Egypt border. British forces press a double push toward Fort Capuzzo and Halfaya Pass aiming to trap Axis troops at Salum, with claims of advancing on Balom and securing positions at Wadi Halfa as German and Italian reinforcements move toward Tobruk.
Secretary Stimson launches bid to win congressional approval for the $285 million St. Lawrence seaway and power project. He warns the war may last years and frames the project as vital to national defense. The effort targets securing funding and support from lawmakers in Washington.
Vichy dispatches report French forces recaptured the strategic town of Merdjayoun in a counteroffensive against invading British troops. The drive extended to Kuneltra region southeast of Merdjayoun as fighting continued with British reinforcements arriving. British and Free French units were reported reaching hills overlooking Damascus and advancing toward the capital, with cannon fire heard in the city for hours.
Premier King asserts Canada joined the war to safeguard freedom shared with Britain and rejects claims Canada sought payment for aid. He spoke to New York audiences via NBC and CBC, noting Canada's direct war effort was funded domestically in addition to large credits and humanitarian contributions.
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