British Bomber Raid Targets Calais and Rouen Air Bases
British air force swarmed Calais and Rouen targets in a daylight strike supported by Hurricane fighters. Over 400 incendiaries fell on Rouen while Calais airfields, including a Schipiel area, were hit in swift waves. One Blenheim fighter was shot down. others returned safely. The attack aimed to hinder a likely German invasion by destroying coastal gun emplacements along the Channel.
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Schipiel
Amsterdam
Munaler
Germany
Minerals Bill Sent to House by Senate
Washington June 21 The Senate passed and sent to the House a bill to provide 10 000 000 in government loans for developing strategic and critical mineral deposits needed for national defense The loans would be made by the Reconstruction Finance Corporation and limited to 20 000 per individual or group to develop deposits of strategic and other minerals Under current law NFLC mining loans are restricted to gold silver tin or gold and silver deposits and to entities engaged in those ores
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Reconstriction Finance Corporation
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Report on French Navy Taken Over by British
Washington reports authoritative sources say Britain has taken the bulk of the French fleet intact and many French planes sent to England or North Africa to avoid German seizure. A battleship possibly Jean Bart may have been towed to an English port. some ships under construction reportedly destroyed by French. A Pioneer Dies in Colo. obituary notes Mrs. Gurha Goodsell, 12, who went to Denver in 1893, died after a short illness.
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Authorizativa
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England
North Africa
Jean Bart
Engish
Ajno
Germany
Brent
Guriha Goodsell
Denver
Acquittal in Murder Case Ends Los Angeles Trial
Lesley Al Williams was exonerated of blamed for the death of Misa Pearl Wessel after a jury deadlocked at 10 to 2 for a capital verdict. Judge Thur Crim urged a rare discharge, with retrial assigned to Inde Senit as officials said there was no evidence linking Williams to the woman’s fall from a cliff on Hollywood Boulevard. The article also notes a mid‑story radio interruption and unrelated notices.
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Tuna
Lesley al Williams
Misa Pearl Wessel
St. Lewis
Juteo A. A. Beate
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Arethur Crim
Tha Casa
Women railroaders conclude sessions in Gallatin canyon
In Bozeman on June 21 Mazet Corns of Minneapolis was named temporary president of the National Hallway Business Women's association at the first national convention near here. Over 100 delegates from railroad sectors gathered, receiving charters for local groups, with Karst ranch chosen as 1941 convention site.
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Mazet Corns
Minneapoli
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Mailway Business Women's Club
National Hallway Business Women’s Association
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Gallatin Canyon
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Nell Severance
Taylor Appointment Protested by Church
Denver residents report resistance to Myron C. Taylor's appointment as Roosevelt's personal representative to the Vatican. The Colorado Methodist conference adopted a resolution protesting the move despite strong opposition from some delegates. R. Yay Wilson of Lamar questioned the church's stance, urging unity on the matter.
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Myron C. Taylor
Roosevelt
Vatican
Colorado
Methodist Church
R. Yay Wilson
Lamar
Berlin quiet as word returns home after ar mingce
Berlin, Ing 22, there were no cheering crowds or parades as news arrived of a significant military or political development. The city greeted the message with restrained calm, reflecting recent German history and the lack of festive reaction to the event.
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Ing
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LDTB
London Serene as Negotiations Continue in London
London reports calm as peace talks resume in the capital. Readers observe maps of France and Hitler’s realm, with no official comment issued. public alertness remains high amid raid precautions and defense prep.
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London
France
Hitler
France Faces German Armistice Terms as Nazi Pushes In
The article analyzes Hitler’s demand that France accept terms to end hostilities and enable Germany’s broader war against Britain. It argues France must choose between surrender, collaboration, or a protracted struggle, detailing how the armistice would entangle French industry, labor, and government in support of Nazi aims.
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Italy
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Darcett
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Hiller
Compiegne
Nershal Petain
Hitler
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Ehse
Ulity
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Vital Statistics and Notices From Helena Area
Marriage licenses list Jemen D Bpllard of Helena and Morenes Blanche Gibbons of Minneapolis. Births report daughters born to Mr and Mrs James Wheaton at St Johns Hospital and to Mr and Mrs Melvin Fills at 117 Blake Street, St Johns Hospital. Funeral notices: Catharine Bipich, 65, East Helena resident. burial at East Helena Catholic Cemetery. services by Herrmann and Company. Jon Patrick, 12 years, died near Livingston. burial at Farragut Valley Cemetery. Hawaii and Puerto Rico refinery competition prompt appeals in Congress.
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Tequiemmana
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Mre
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Eant Helens
Eaat
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Farratvale Cemetery
France Must Reply Yes or No to Armistice Demands
A historic railway car in Compiegne hosted German and French negotiators on November 11 1918 and reappeared with Hitler present later in a recounted ceremony. The preamble outlined German and Italian war aims demanding no resumption of fighting and guarantees for continued war against Britain while seeking reparations. High ranking German and French figures stood in the car as voices and banners marked the tense moment that could alter world history.
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E.S.T
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Italy
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Horst Wexgel
Fuehrer
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Wilson
Rir
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Garman
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Budlis
Hera
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Reich
Minke
Garmeny
Great Britain
Britain
Tn Thia
Maranall Hermann Willelm Goering
Erich Weeder
Joachim von Ribbentrpp
Maurice Athanase Ja Luc
Charles Husteigar
Leon Noel
Jean Marie Joseph Bergeret
Rudolf Hees
Team Wheatons Welcome Twin Girls at St John’s Hospital
Jim Weaton named as seullow director for the W. aukes to organize tenme ny fas one to hin own family. They are twin girls, one four pounds and nome outeca, and the other five pounds and some ouncce, who a sied at St. John's hospital yesterday, already the main attraction of the maternity ward, they wotl re ported doing 'just dandy' Just. eight.
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Nome Outeca
St. John's Hospital
Plan for Allies to fuse two governments rejected by France
Bordeaux June 21 France rejected Britain’s offer to fuse the two nations into a single government. Paris cited lack of time for elaboration and for a new defense program, delaying any joint plan. The proposal was presented to the French cabinet led by Paul Reynaud and prompted the resignation of the Arguand government.
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France
Nero Tooigh
Paul Reynaud
Arghaud
Missoula fugitives may be in blue car
Missoula reports a sedan used by two men who assaulted a local woman and shot Joneé Owens. The abandoned vehicle was found, Chief Harry Smith said the suspects may be headed toward a blue 1996 model coupe with Montana license No 43134. Owens was injured while attempting to aid police.
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Joneé Owens
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Palce
Harry Smiths Taid
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Owens
Serlou
King Carol Casts Lot Swiftly With Nazi Regime
Duchareat Romania June report says King Carol moved toward a Nazi styled dictatorship. He announced plans for a “nation” party to replace the present party of national rebirth. Iron Guard, peasant party, and royal elements figure in a move seen as desperate to gain German support and avert possible partition.
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Party of National Rebirth
Madomguett
Christian
Roelal
Mart Iron Guard
Uig Mart
Io Mt
Iron Guard
Long Wan Tabied
Peattent
Pub Ucly
Storm of Lightning Starts Forest Pres Fire Near Missoula
Missoula June 22 Lightning sparked about 135 fires across the northern Rocky Mountain region. A major blaze burned 560 acres in the Benton Creek area south of Bonner’s Ferry, Idaho, with foresters hoping to gain control tonight as over 900 men fought a four mile front. Another fire scorched 160 acres near Florence, Idaho.
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Forrata
Rocky Mamain
Benton Creek
Bonner'a Farry
Idaho
Florence
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