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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1940

Page

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Roosevelt labels critics crooked over Pan American plan

President Roosevelt branded critics as crooked for opposing a Pan American economic organization and cooperative sales of about 2 billion dollars in American staple exports outside the Western Hemisphere. He linked criticism of two Republican appointees to political motives while framing the moves as part of a broader economic defense and military efforts.

Hyde Park N. Y Roosevelt Western Hemisphere Frank Knox Henry L. Suntsan

Spanish Cabinet Reported Under Reorganization

Spanish cabinet reorganized as the government tightens control under Franco. Serrano Sunner to take over foreign affairs while Belgneder shifts to high commissioner of Noracco. Serrano Sunner already leads interior, public order, health and administration in a growing government alignment.

Spain Francisco Branco Serrana Sunnér Franco

Seven Killed Under Tree by Lightning in Storm

Deputy Sheriff A. Connell and others sheltered under a tree near a farm when a thunderbolt struck. Seven people died instantly, others were fatally injured as the storm raged, with rescue attempts and watermelons noted at the scene.

Ocele Beran Persona Ware A. ©. Connell

Nye Seeks Roosevelts Resignation To Avert Disaster

In a Senate session Senator Nye accuses President Roosevelt of policies causing national danger and calls for his resignation. Nye urges questioning of former Secretary of War Woodring over alleged transfer of a top defense secret to Allies. Hyde Park and the war cabinet reshuffle are noted as partisan charges fly.

Associates Press Washington Roosevelt Senate Nye N.D Hyde Park Harry Woodring Senate Military Committee Woodring National Defense Hla Barkley Henry Arnold Hyda Tayk Henry L. Bumson Cen Waadving Frank Tenox

Yellowstone Park Fire Rages Across Chipmunk Creek Forest

A Yellowstone Park blaze spread rapidly as gusts swept through the 2,000-acre Chipmunk Creek area. Crews from four workers camps moved to the front to shore up lines while officials called the break not serious and said they were watching winds closely. A new lodgepole stand fire started nearby this afternoon.

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State Purchases Insurance for Automotive Equipment

Montana Governor Ayers announced state procurement of public liability, property damage, and fire insurance for state owned vehicles at a total premium of 20 462.94, down from 24 280.80 last year, with policies awarded to Cogswell-Dawson Company of Great Falls and the William R. Davis Agency of Great Falls. The plan increases equipment coverage by 2 percent and becomes effective July 1, following ten bids.

Montana Stale Board of Examiners Roy EB. Ayers Cogswell-Dawson Company Great Fajla Wiliam R. Davis Agancy Great Falia Fira Ingurange Sam W. Mitchell Harrison J. Freejbourn Mittal Constating Clifford J. Walker Deauty W. L. Witzaimmane Board of Examiners William Hosking Lia Mity Inguranea Cogswell- Dawnon Company Great Falla Notson-Smith Company Helena Mr. Harness Ayers Toon

Knox Defends Acceptance Avers It Is Non-Political

Col Frank Knox, 1936 Republican VP candidate, said the Navy post should be nonpolitical as naval expansion grows. He stated the administration asks him to serve under Roosevelt and that the Navy’s conduct must remain free of party influence. He emphasized personal readiness to assist the president, noting what happens to him is unimportant.

Knox Chicago Tung Navy Col Frank Haosdvelt Republian Philadelphia G.O.P Tor Deyma Paris Nan Maid

Visits City as Federal Home Loan Bank official

A visiting official from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Portland yesterday met with local bankers. The delegation included Mr. Johnson, former vice president of the American National Bank and former state bank examiner, who accompanied the visitor.

Fedoral Home Loat Bank Portland Ore

Japanese Join Forages With Hitler in Asia Spark

Hongkong reports British authorities announce Japanese troops began occupying areas in south China near the colony border. Communique says no alarm. Circles say Tokyo seeks closer ties with Germany and Italy and may act against British and French possessions in the southern Orient.

Hongkong Crown Colony South China Tokyo Japan Germany Italy Orient

First Day Summer Dust Storm Hits City With High Winds

A strong dust storm swept Helena on the first day of summer bringing moderate temperatures earlier, then a powerful wind damaged visibility. An unofficial wind velocity record reached 54 miles per hour at the airport as dust filled streets and caused minor eye irritation, with light rain and no major property damage reported.

Helena Fay

Nazi Air Assault Rages Over Britain In Violent Raid

Waves of German bombers attacked southern and eastern England in the week’s fiercest air raid. Anti aircraft fire and fighter clashes filled the sky as civilians sought shelters and survivors reported widespread explosions and fires.

Dondon England Leavy Denettion

Defense Tax Bill Approved In Conference Committee

Washington June 21 AP Passage of no defense revenue with parting income taxes and adding about 2 900 000 persons to the ranks of such taxpayers becomes a certainty tonight as Senate House conference committee agrees on the measure. Estimate yields about one billion dollars a year with exemptions raised and various surtaxes altered in the final plan.

Washington Senate-House Conference Committee Senate House White House Cooper D. Tenn

National commander to visit Helena veterans event

National commander of the American Veterans receives schedule for a Helena visit Wednesday June 28. He will tour Fort Harrison veterans hospital midday and serve as lead speaker at an evening meeting for service men at the Helena chapter.

Helena Carl Cros Con Maader Fort Uarrison Veterans Hospital Vs Service Men

France must reply yes or no to peace terms

London dispatch reports six French tankers moved to British ownership at Istanbul. In Compiegne Forest Hitler demanded a yes or no answer from France to a conqueror's peace. Emissaries conferred with Germany’s representatives. Hitler ordered removal of the armistice memorial car and its train slabs at the 1918 site.

France London Reuters Istanbul Compiegne Forest Adolf Hitler Germany Hitler Amerial Rebh Marshal Fach

Preparation and Peace to Occupy the G O P

A Philadelphia Sun editorial notes the Republican convention work on platforms under Alf M. Landon and Clean Wrank. Subcommittees draft items addressing foreign affairs and party unity while some attendees favor two platforms one concise and the other detailed. The piece hints at continued discussion in tomorrow’s session.

Philadephia Sunett -Ip A. Caitros Aeeay Slertaratton Wldea Tilo Alf M. Landon Landon Tommorrow Clean Wrank

Berlin Experiences 115 Second Air Raid Since War Started

Berlin and Ita reported a brief air raid at 2 16 a m after sirens wailed for 36 minutes. Plumes of smoke observed, but no bomber explosions heard in the city center. Authorized sources called it a radio alarm with precautions taken and no further information available.

Berlin Ita Tao

French Fleet and Syrian Army Will Never Surrender

French official sources say the Mediterranean battle fleet and Syrian forces would keep fighting beside the British regardless of any German peace terms. They insist surrender is impossible and that the struggle must go on.

Alexandria Middle-East Syria France

Debarkations Halted at Gibraltar and Algeciras

Debarkations at Gibraltar and Algeciras were halted today as the crew of a Spanish ship operating between here and Abraltar was refused permission to dock. The incident disrupted the daily sailing between the two ports.

Algeciras Spain Gibraltar Here Abraltar

French Government Studies Peace Proposal Amid War Talks

June reports from Horteaw say officials labored over a 30 page message decoding terms tied to Adolf Titler. French and German delegations held a prolonged session after telephoned consultations in a railway car where the Arm Jatten pact was discussed. Air raids were reported on southwest France and the Vosges front as negotiations continued with no immediate conclusion.

Adolf Titler Birhrer Olega- Hon Nto Bordeaux Toulouse France Mayzeille Mediterranean Avea Vosgea

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