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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1940
Page
5
The Supreme Court deems delegation of spending power unlawful and the governor vows to veto any appropriations beyond the budget next session. If overridden, the dispute could trigger a debt crisis. The message warns against German tariffs and highlights tensions over national policy and free speech.
The Republican National Committee promptly rejected Knox and Stimson as a coalition cabinet, arguing the picks do not bind the parties. The piece notes their World War II credentials, interventionist leanings, and fear of dragging the U.S. into European conflict. It cites defense aims and party strategy ahead of Philadelphia meetings.
The piece notes U.S. states favor budget balancing to halt rising debt. Oklahoma in 1949 moved to curb deficits by giving the Governor quarterly power to cut appropriations when revenue lagged. Governor Phillips bore political blame for acting beyond the legislature’s reluctance, signaling a decisive shift in state fiscal policy.
The National Safety Council notes drownings in 1939 dropped to 4 400 from 5 000 in 1938, a 12 percent decline. Officials credit school swimming instruction, YMCA life saving programs, and Red Cross safety education for the gain. Caution urged as hot weather returns, with many drownings tied to overconfident swimming. An unrelated sentence on Stalin and Adolf is mentioned but not elaborated.
Edmund Stevens, special correspondent in Europe for the Christian Science Monitor, reports from Romania after a Russia tour that enmity between Soviets and Nazis remains sharp. He notes decades of fear of Germany, refuting optimism about Moscow Berlin ties, and claims Stalin moved troops last August to deter or defend against Germany.
The piece argues that Britain seeks to conciliate Mexico over expropriation of British property, aiming to restore diplomatic ties and a benevolent policy toward Mexico. It notes the shared interest of Britain and the U S to keep Mexico quiet if conflicts arise, while warning that pirates are still pirates in the hemisphere.
Editorials argue that European democracies crumble, the French resistance falls, and Britain faces disaster unless the United States rapidly strengthens preparedness. The piece urges decisive administration, rejects social experiments, and asserts the republic will mobilize swiftly to defend democracy, signaling a shift toward wartime footing with a call for rapid military buildup.
Frederic J. Haskin reviews the evolution of the United States ballot from simple electors to modern blanket ballots. He describes ballot formats, marking methods, and machine use, noting state variations, voter behavior, and the shift toward national party conventions shaping November outcomes. He highlights ballot design, penalties for incorrect marks, and the role of polling procedures across states.
A collection of quotes and notices from various voices including Representative Johnson and Mayor La Guardia discussing vigilance, democratic processes, and world order during wartime. The passage features remarks from American War Veterans, Wendell Tillkin, and George Y. Denny Jr. plus humorous slips and a garden shelter anecdote.
Walter Lippmann argues that the United States must rapidly expand its navy to defend the Western Hemisphere against a possible European axis victory. He warns Congress that a second navy cannot be built in four years and that failure to act risks losing naval superiority to Hitler and Japan, threatening vital American interests and the hemisphere’s security.
Reader questions cover Shipka Pass, 1877 Russian siege, the Duke of Windsor’s 1924 U.S. visit, 1939 tourist trade by New York and California, baseball speed records, frowning versus smiling muscle use, Longfellow quotation in Watershed Bridge film, freedom of conscience monument in St. Mary’s City, Woodrow Wilson’s war pledge in 1916, and a note on advice to young men about marriage while earning a small salary.
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