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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1940

Page

4

Rift in Axis May Come Soon as Dispute Rumors Grow

Reports from Berlin suggest a possible rift between Germany and Italy over armistice terms offered to France. The secrecy surrounding Franco German discussions fuels rumors that Hitler's Europa for Europeans may clash with Mussolini's empire plans. Officials deny Italy exclusion from peace talks, while observers await published terms to gauge real divides.

Germany France Bes Italy Berlin MEA Paris Russia Lithuania Poland Rumsnie Carpathian Black Sea Rumanian Bessarabia Ruseia

Germany, Mussolini and the Mediterranean Aim

The Munich talks suggest Hitler may shape France terms to confront immediate European problems rather than pursue Italian empire dreams. Moscow grows uneasy as Germany defeats France and Italy advances, possibly leaving Mussolini to seek empire in the Mediterranean. Germany faces famine risks and shipping limits to deploy heavy units to desert fighting, while Franco British power remains a key obstacle.

Poland Witlar France Germany Ars Europe Mussolini Mediterranean Berlin Italy Harlin Moscow

Wing Dust and Rain Hamper Golf Meet

Thief, Oklahoma June 20 1974 wind dust and rain disrupted the Trans-Mississippi golf tournament mid round. Art Doering Chicago 23 former Stanford champion outplayed Don Belo macher Dallas to win 3 up. Johnny Dawson Hollywood marked a 1956 Trans champ defeat by O Hars Watts Dallas 3 and 2. Doering meets Jack Munger Dallas in 36 hole quarterfinals. Munger beat Charley Dexter 4 and 2 advancing to face George Coleman Miami Oklahoma. Mily Holt Cottey Fort Worth tops Texas amateur Texan Open titles and defeats Zale Chaign Oklahoma City 2 and 1. Hamilton Oklahoma City ousts Jack Malloy Tulsa 1 up to reach quarterfinals.

Okla Rate Art Doering Chicago Stanford University Don Belomacher Dallas Johnny Dawson Hollywood Cult O'Hars Watts Doering Jack Munger Munger Charley Dexter Alts George Coleman Miami Oki Oklahoma EB. J. Rogers Oklahoma City Mily Holt Cottey Fort Worth Dr. Zale Chagain Young J. C. Hamilton, Jr Jack Malloy Tulna

Vital Statistics and Local Births and Deaths

Marriage licenses listed for James T. McGollan and June Patricia O Connor of Ana Anda and Alexander Grant Swaney and Mildred Agatha Buckneburg of Helena. Births reported at St John’s Hospital in Seattle and Helena area. Obituaries note Catherine Stipich of East Helena and Joby Petrich of Italian descent dying in Livingston with services planned at Opp and Conrad Mortuary.

James T. McGollan June Patricia O'Connor Anaanda Alexander Grant Swaney Mildred Agatha Buckneburg Helena John Edward Jenkins Lenora Cecelia Kamp Seattia Bhatia Ldvingston Opp and Conrad Mortuary Fuseral Servicear

French Fleet to Carry on Battle

Cairo dispatch reports the French fleet in the eastern Mediterranean resolved to carry on the war whatever the conclusions of the French German negotiations. The June 21 message notes honorable quarters in Cairo were sold today to support war effort.

Cairo Egypt Cafro

Duke of Windsor and wife reach Barcelona

Barcelona dispatch reports the Duke and Duchess of Windsor arriving late Friday night from Junquera near the Franco Spanish frontier. They were met by the British consul and escorted by the duchy’s secretary and seven officials as they crossed at Part Bow.

Barcelona Windsor Junquera East Caast Nist Part Bow

German Denial of East Prussia Troop Concentrations

Bertin June 21 reports deny German troop concentrations in East Prussia facing Russian divisions in Lithuania. Official statement says German troop movement along the German Lithuanian border has not taken place.

Bertin East Prussia Lithuania Nts

Forest fire in Yellowstone defies crews at Chipmunk Creek

Yellowstone Park reports its worst forest fire in years. Chief Ranger Francis LaDue mobilizes Civilian Conservation Corps and fire guards into 100 man camps as winds push flames toward Chipmunk Creek and Yellowstone Lake. By morning, partial containment reported in some areas, but transportation and access remain difficult for large crews. One small blaze near Whitelake controlled, while others near Soda Hutte and Firehole Cascades burn but are held in check.

Yellowstone Park National Park Todam Tre Tiene Sra Worestern

Personal notices from the Placer and Harvey corridors

Local personals list several residents visiting or registering at the Placer and Harvey yesterday including GD Wood Billinga Gus Wyendt Katlepoll Carl Frick Bute L L Green Missoula Traxel Fillings W Sheridan JW Whorry Sheridan F Liguin Butte H Fincher Binrka Mra Addie J Clarke librarian and others boarding the Northern Pacific for Tyronto Kirkeyville Cincinnati Ohio to attend or travel on various schedules.

Gus ‘Wyendt, Jr Katlepoll Piacer Wens Carl Frick Bute Placer L. L. Green Missoula He Placer Ewe Ow. C. Traxel Harvey Ee JW. Whorry Sheridan Hervey Ae F. . Liguin Butte Matvey Mra Addie J. Clarke Tata Tyronto Cnn Thare

Men Held in Jail on Investigation Charge

Morris Sanders and Gordon Fee book, held on an investigation charge connected with prowling a car on Grand Street. A Helene resident identified them after attempting to sell a stolen steamer robe and coat, later recovered, belonging to Harry Underhill of Pendiston. Sanders and Peacock held in county jail awaiting further action by local authorities. Rosemey reports Rural Electrification conference set for June 20 at Montana State College with allotment discussions.

Morris Sanders Gordon Fee~boek County Jar Grand Street Helenie South Main Dollee Jalil Harry Underhill Pendiston Ore Banders Peacock Rosemey Sxamtoing Division Rural Electrification Administration Montana State College Cannes-Ion Armin J. Hill Rural Electrification Montana Extension Service

Montana projects extend completion date to June 30 1941

Washington June 30 1940 The house appropriating committee approved a one year extension for 230 Public Works Administration projects including dams in Broadwater and Powell counties a Hamilton reservoir a Jordan canal a Havre gas distribution system and a dam at Middle Creek near Bozeman The new completion date is June 30 1941 for projects underway but not finished by June 30 this year.

Washington Air Montana P.W.A House Montana Broadwater County Powell County Hamilton Jordan Havre Middle Crvek Bozemad

Maneuvers and testing roll through Honolulu drills

Honolulu reports alert status in the Hawaiian department as troops prepare for a series of maneuver problems. The exercises feature rest intervals and trials of new equipment including helmets and ammunition. Wide-base tires with slightly wider rims are being tested, signaling equipment modernization.

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