Allied forces press toward Damascus in heavy fighting
Allied forces shell Damascus amid heavy artillery as British and Indian troops advance toward Mezze airfield and near Damascus defenses. French resistance stiffens and Gen Dentz refuses open city surrender. Soviet Union reports full Red Army training while outward calm prevails amid border guard alert.
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Jerusalem
Nise
Damascus
Henri Dentz
Mezze
Jebel el Kelb
Trans-Jordan
Aged Slayer Is Put To Death In Colorado Chamber
Canon City Colorado June 20 seventy six year old James Maneos Jim Stephens died in the state penitentiary lethal gas chamber for slaying Lynn Dean the town marshal of Mancos. He yanked off his blindfold just before the chair was closed and spoke of a dirty scheme as he faced the gas. Stephens was convicted December 8 1959 and entered the chamber at 802 p m dying at 827 p m after the chair sealed.
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Canon City
Colo
James (Maneos Jim) Stephens
Colorado
Teficher
Stephena
Cortez
Cola
Lynn Dean
Mancos
Dean
Stephens
F D R Delivers Firm Warning on Nazi Sinking Acts
President Roosevelt warned Nazi Germany that the United States would resist with force if sinking of ships continues. He said the Robin Moor sinking is part of a German plan for world domination and that Germany must make full reparations. The message to Congress signals a stand against intimidation and possible U S resistance.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Nazi Germany
U. S
Robin Moor
Congress
Germany
Rabin Moor
United States
Senate approves WPA relief fund amid reform clashes
Washington June 20 AP Without a record vote the senate approved a 936 390 000 relief fund for the coming fiscal year and kept Roosevelt calls for cutting WPA restrictions. The measure returns to the house with 50 485 000 of senate increases and other amendments. The Senate and House backed 875 000 000 to fund WPA jobs for about 1 000 000 people over 12 months from July 1, far below this year’s 1 381 000 000 and 1 700 000 workers. The WPA warns 400 000 relief jobs must be dropped by early July. Senator Murray seeks to strike a house provision banning David Lasser from WPA payroll duties. Senator Adams objects as Lasser faced criticism for remarks toward Congress. Senate Glass misidentifies Hunter, then suggests disposal. Roosevelt urges relaxing relief rules including ending 18 month rotation. The Senate adds a preference clause for those certified but unable to find WPA work for three months. In Portsmouth New Hampshire AP submarine U 9 crushed by 402 foot depth, all 83 crew lost unofficially acknowledged. The navy holds hope but contact uncertain and divers prepared with helium and magnetic drag.
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Washington
Senate
Roosevelt
W.P.A
House
WPA
Murray
D. Monr
David Lasser
Adams
Colo
Lasser
Workers Alliance
Congress
Glass
Val
Colorado
Howard Hunter
Hunter
Portsmouth
N. H
Falcon
Ade
Flest
Navy
Portsmouth Navy Yard
Safe Drivers Meet In Helena for Finals in Contest
Montana's junior safe driving championship will be decided in Helena on July 1 after state finalists chosen by road test and written exam compete in driving maneuvers. Winners advance to national finals in Dearborn, Michigan, Aug. 21–25 with university scholarships totaling 98 prizes. The Montana field includes Claire Burgan, Helena, and many others from Great Falls, Dillon, Belgrade, Missoula, Butte, and more.
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Montana
Helena
Dearborn
Mich
Leach
Claire Burgan
Rachel Hansen
Great Falls
Hazel Smith
Nashua
Donna Folich
Ardelle M
Sonnevik
Dutton
Virginia Behblen
Culbertson
Donne Trojinger
Dillon
Inez Coleman
Belgrade
Margaret Trocinsky
Glendive
Loretta Parshall
Poplar
Carol Richardson
Townsend
Joyce Stubblefield
Anaconda
David K. Rowand
Mark Farris
Jack Bennett
Missoula
Bill Armstrong
Cut Bank
K. M. Davis
Lester Rutledge, Jr
Big Sandy
Fred Swain
Chateau
Leslie & Waite
Butte
Joe Townsend
Boo Hamer
Frank Adams
Billings
Murt H. Gides
President's Message Liked in London
London reports on President Roosevelt's Robin Moor speech with Daily Express warning that undeclared war cannot continue without breach. Lord Beavertrook comments that Roosevelt may protect American ships, implying potential action, while other papers praise the message and editorial support grows.
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London
Roosevelt
Robin Moor
Daily Express
Lord Beavertrook
Nazis Accuse U.S. Consular Officials of Espionage
Berlin reports claim Germany has evidence that American consular officials in Germany gathered information for the British and passed it to a central Washington office. The note sparks talk of a possible break in U.S.-Germany relations, with officials warning a rupture would be unprecedented.
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Berlin
Anl
Germany
United States
Washington
Cathedral Choir to Sing at Parker Stevensville Mass
A vested choir of 70 men and boys from St. Helena Cathedral will perform at a centennial celebration in Stevensville. The solemn pontifical mass marks 100 years since Father DeSmet brought the crucifix to the frontier, honoring Catholic history in Montana. Rev. Mathias A. Weber leads the choir.
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Stevensville
Old St.Mary's Church
Montana
Peter DeSmet
St. Helena
Helena
Mathias A. Weber
Longest Day Arrives As Summer Officially Starts Today
Weather bureau notes today marks the longest day with summer arriving at 12:34. Sunrise is around 4:82 and sunset near 8:27, though the text contains errors. Forecast calls for partly cloudy skies with possible scattered mountain showers and a temperature change.
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Weather Bureau
Lindbergh Says Quick End of War Can Save Civilization
Hollywood June 20 Charles A Lindbergh warned that peace or Hitler victory is the choice facing Europe and possibly America. In a mass meeting he urged staying out of the war to preserve American life and ideals and argued European civilization can be saved only by ending the war quickly. He challenged claims that modern warfare makes invasion more likely or that defending England protects America, urging preparedness without becoming a military state. He asserted America’s best defense is its current position and the ability to trade, not invasion.
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Moscow
Red Army
Russia
Germany
Izvestia
Tzestin
NKVD
State Police
Hollywood
Charles A. Lindbergh
Europe
America
Follywood Bowl
American First Committee
Lindbergh
England
Air raid warden drive attracts diverse New Yorkers
In New York and nationwide, volunteers rush to police stations to sign up for civilian defense duty as officials announce calls for air raid wardens. Among early registrants are veterans, a 60-year-old, a Chinese town applicant Gina Y Lee, and Helena native Captain Beary set to lead transport duty, with 82 stations serving as centers. An 18-year-old and a woman with an eye injury also join the wave of applicants during the 13 hour registration period.
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Chinatown
A A A Reports Large Farm Subsidy Outlays
The Agricultural Adjustment Administration announced total outlays of 700,754,252 dollars in farm subsidies and admin expenses for the 111 month period ending June 1. Washington state offices incurred 14,714,414 dollars while state figures varied including Colorado 10,082,943 dollars Montana 12,180,960 dollars Nebraska 189,952,849 dollars and Wyoming 3,739,403 dollars.
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Washington
Agricultural Admstment Administration
State
Colorado
Montana
Nebraska
Wyoming
Ford Signs Historic Union Pact With Ford Workers
Ford Motor company, long a non-union firm, agreed to a union shop and dues check-off with the United Auto Workers. President Philip Murray and Ford personnel director Harry Bennett witnessed the signing, marking Ford as a pioneer in installing a union shop and automatic dues deduction after negotiations lasting two weeks.
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Washington
Ford Motor Company
United Auto Workers Union
Philip Murray
Harry Bennett
Ford
Weather Outlook for Montane Taruy Region
Clouds linger Saturday with showers and possible thunderstorms across the mountains and north central portions. Sunday brings continued unsettled weather with similar cloud cover and chances of rain. Temperatures show little change across both days.
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Taruy
Porilon
RAF Strives To Cripple German Invasion Bases
RAF launches a powerful aerial offensive against German industrial targets and invasion aims as Britain faces the threat of a Nazi invasion. The campaign targets Ruhr and occupied ports while diplomacy weighs options should Germany collide with Russia. Some sources suggest the Russians could become allies, with Britain ready to aid if needed. The London Standard calls for aid to Russia to sustain resistance if war expands.
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Lawion
RAF
Britlai
Hitler
Talst
German Ruhr
Poland
Rumania
London Standard
Lord Beaverbrook
Germany
Russia
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