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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1940

Page

4

Many Are Killed As Nazi Bombers Attack Bordeaux

NBC recounts a night raid on Bordeaux with a long blast sequence and air raid shelter accounts. NBC correspondent Houlon Klett described repeated explosions and near misses as anti aircraft fire filled the night sky. Civilian crews later contained a 400 acre grass fire near Pipestona Hot Springs, blamed on a dropped cigarette.

Bordeaux Harcriftion New York Houlon Klett NBC Bor- Grapx France William Humphreys Paracudel Mira Hiett Souther Butle Wineball Pipestona Hot Springs Deeer Lodge National Forest C. A. Joy

President of France to go to Algiers amid surrender talks

The article details France facing rapid German advances toward Nantes and Lyon, with Paris repudiating a London broadcast by General de Gaulle. It notes the French cabinet sending emissaries to discuss surrender terms with Nazi leaders and the potential for peace negotiations, while command discussions continue. A separate Roseman conference note announces a summer meeting of the American Society of Animal Production at Montana State College June 27 to 29.

London Germany da Gaulle Charley Pomaret United States Pomparet Ma Gaulla France Wantime Fleel Jaatsland Beltuiny Nantes Loire River Breet Bt. Nazaire Loire Tours Cuer Lyon Roanus Amberiou Jose Felix Lequerica Ana Miting Priny Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Menatcbes Madrid Nenry Beranger Hera Generalisalmo Francisco Franro Spain Italy England Meld Roseman Bozeman Neutork Sectian Montana State Cotlegs

Dill War Tax Passage Clears Senate Amid Debate

The Senate approved final passage of the excess profits tax by 75 to 6 with Republican and one former Labor member voting for. A conference committee will reconcile differences with the House as lawmakers push for full study before enactment. The excise tax, tied to defense spending, passed 41 to 81 under a key amendment by La Follette urging against revenue legislation with no excess profit levy. A separate proposal by La Follette would tax profits above exemptions at 40 percent, but overall tax plans face delay as committees review details.

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Knights Templar GN Parade Marks Montana Convention

The Montana grand commandery of Knights Templar held the final night of its two day convention with a downtown parade and a dance at the Masanio temple. Officers will be elected and installed tomorrow afternoon.

Recreation Commission Sponsors Free Golf for Youth

The Helena Recreation Commission announced a free golf program for young men and women under 18 at Last Chance course. Instruction by Bill Roberts starts Monday at 9:00, then free practice until closing, with extended access for interested participants.

Recreation Commission Anines Wenton Helena Odnessay

Counties Forward Tax Money in Montana for 1999

Forty two Montana counties forwarded tax money for 1999 reports state figures by county. Names listed include Cascade and Sheridan with varied amounts, plus others such as Wheatland and Gallatin, as reported by State Treasurer Ray N. Shankan.

Montana Treaier Ray N. Shankan Cascade Gariichl Mewrher Sheridan Batata Wheatland

Grover Newcom Dies After Brief Illness

Grover C. Newson, 50, a native of Leavenworth Kansas and longtime resident since 1929, died in hospital after an illness. His home was 307 South Warren Street. Survived by a brother Ilves in Leavenworth. Body sent from Opp and Conrad mortuary to Leavenworth.

Grover C. Newson Leavenworth Kan Itelena Venilent In & Jocdl Hospital Yerlarday South Warren Street Brother Ilves Opp Conrad Mortuary Leavnuworth

Public Schools Get Federal Payments for Education

Montana district schools receive two thirds of funds for teacher salaries and living teaching work during the four month period. Allotments listed by county treasurers include Glangaiy Great Falls Helena Shelby Livingston and more. Montana State University also shown with a small allotment. Education programs emphasize practical experience and shop tasks like display advertising and window decorating.

Fedorn Gove Montana Vail Glangiay Great Palin Elena Shelby Livingston Aulte Grondlye Kallspell Montane Btale University

Vital Statistics and Death Notices from Local Paper

Vital statistics list births and deaths with names and locations. Benny Fernandes Holmes and Mon now welcomed a child at Nome 582 Mighland. Grover Newson, 66, longtime resident of the area, died in a local hospital yesterday. Funeral arrangements and times are published for Peter Hugh Conway of Ta Metong and John Longinald, killed in a plane crash near Tula Oklahoma, with burial details and church services noted. The Opp and Conrad mortuary directed arrangements, with services slated in St Helena Cathedral and St Peter's Procathedral, and burial in Resurrection cemetery and Forestvale cemetery respectively.

Airths Mon Benny Fernandes Holmes Yestering Nome Mighland St Helena‘ c Peter Hugh Conway Ta Metong Tueaday Biriut Resurrection Cemetery Conrad I. J. Daniel St. Peter's John Longinald Tula Okla Foreatvale

Tax Delinquency Reduced Here in County Records

County treasurer yesterday reported delinquent taxes reduced by 119,778.5 between May 1938 and May 1940. Delinquency fell to 49,900.90, about 0.486 of total, with 1,072,000 due in 1948 paid by noon. Average delinquency rates for 1936 1939 and 1988 stood at 6.75 or 2.21 higher than priority. Seventeen million Americans suffer from chronic diseases, per a New York tropical director.

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Lugker Heads State Chiropractors Association

Dr A J Lugker elected president of the Montana chiropractors association at the annual meeting. Other officers include the vice president and secretary treasurer. Time and place of the 141st convention to be announced with delegates to hold a second state convention in Montana Idaho and Wyoming.

A.dy Gawker Great Fails Wats Montana I Mndyr Ihatabers Molson Sf&tnoy Awate Awate Venipl Rivoca- Homa Montura Idaho Wyatting Yellowslone Roxbyeny

Woman 13 killed in crash of large bus

Alis Winston June 19 reports a Santa Fe Trailway bus crashed through a bridge railing and fell 20 feet into a dry wash. A 13 year old woman passenger died in Winslow hospital four hours after the accident from a crushed head fractured jaw and fractured skull. Doctor statements follow.

Winston Alis

Missoula to Move Conservation Corps Units to Montana District

The Fort Missoula DOC announced that movement of conservation corps units from Virginia Nevada and California into the Montana district will occur during June and July. The ramped increase will raise the state total to 18, the largest since 1936. County authorities report confusion over similar names as Informations filed this week in district court create potential issues with defendants, including Charlie Adams named in a grand jury action.

Missoula Thres Aganst R District Court Charlie Adams Maral K. Anderenn

Local Theft Complaint and Charge Report

Inre any complaint for the alleged theft of four touch and a value of nine dollars not the person named. Information was filed charging possession of deans iy not the person named. Reference to Lawrence Hay of MDL Ming Breet in 1988 includes unclear Germany related detail about iron ore.

Gharilo Adame Booth Main Stroet Lawrence Hayen Deans Iy Lawrence Hay Ming Breet Germany

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