France Surrenders as Armistice Dooms 1940 Pact
Berlin reports France signs armistice at Compiegne forest surrendering to Germany. The agreement, framed by Hitler, follows the Paris government’s capitulation and sets terms to be finalized with Premier Mussolini. War shifts to a stalled new phase as leaders move toward further concessions and peace talks.
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Biggest sea force in world history authorized in act
The House passed a $4.0 billion warship program to build the greatest fleet of sea power the world has seen, amid two hours of debate. The measure caps a broad defense package including a $1.0 billion tax bill and a $1.7689 billion emergency appropriation for army and navy needs, while Senate opposition grows over Colonel Frank Knox's nomination as secretary of the Navy.
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Senator Glass Weds In Quiet Virginia Ceremony
Washington, Feb 22. Senator Carter Glass married Mrs Mary Scott Mead of Amherst Virginia in a quiet ceremony at Axconaton Episcopal Church at 4 30 p m The Rev Burney Phillips US Senate chaplain officiated Senator Glass 62 and Mrs Glass 60 were joined by Senator Harry Flood Byrd Best man The couple left for their country estate Montview near Lynchburg after a recent illness forced plans for a longer wedding trip to be postponed. Glass has been married once before his first wife died about three years ago.
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French to Meet Italians Monday in Peace Talks
London dispatch says French peace negotiators are to hold their first talks with the Italians on Monday. Report from Bordeaux indicates optimism for a quick start though some expect two to three days to finalize arrangements.
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CCC Boy Fatally Hurt Fighting Fire
Two CCC enrollees battled a blaze near Chipmunk Creek in Yellowstone National Park. One, 19 year old James Roster of Norwood Ohio, died en route to Mammoth Hot Springs. His mother Mrs. Clara Fischer has been informed.
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Montana Highway Department Starts Biggest Road Build Ever
The Montana Highway Department unveils its largest road construction program. State Engineer Don A. McKinnon announced plans to boost paved highway miles to 4 811. The project includes 6 miles grading 119 miles graveling 133 miles sealing and 98 bridges costing 5 781 892 99 under federal aid. Over 2 000 workers will be employed plus a major maintenance effort with roofling new oiling and slide repairs.
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Bombings Hit Krupp Armaments at Essen and Bremen
London reports Royal Air Force bombed the Krupp armaments plants at Essen and the Walter-Wulf works at Bremen during last night's raids. Major strikes targeted Bremen and Hamburg area bases, with explosions across Germany and in the Netherlands. A Turkish reconnaissance aircraft reportedly sank a large enemy supply ship in the North Sea.
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Congress to Take Regend for a Week
Congress adjourned for a one week recess after passing a billion dollar tax bill and over four billion dollars in appropriations. The House adopted a resolution to end a long day and recessed until July first. Senators and representatives sent to President Roosevelt measures including a 1.77 billion dollar emergency defense act and funding for relief the Labor Department and the Federal Security Agency.
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Runaway Train Halted After High Wind Incident
A wind gust estimated at 75 mph sent seven Milwaukee boxcars rolling 42 miles downhill from Galbraith to near Cold Herings, east of Vananda and Forsyth. A work train engine stopped the cars at Cold Herings after telegraphers alerted Vincanda crew. the runaway was contained on the siding.
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British Waylay German Battleship in Revenge for Sinking Carrier
British forces say they hunted the 25,000 ton Scharnhorst off the Transhelmed coast and badly damaged her in retaliation for the loss of the carrier Glorious. A large Italian submarine surrendered to a British trawler in the Gulf of Aden. The Scharnhorst, escorted by destroyers, briefly escaped before a destroyer closed in as Royal Air Force fighters and torpedo bombers joined the attack.
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Axis naval power would be third stronger than U S if French fleet is taken
Hyde Park June 22 Roosevelt received from naval experts data suggesting that if Germany captured the French fleet, axis sea power would be one third greater than the United States. The figures imply British control in Axis hands would raise axis supremacy to two and a third to one. Roosevelt, concerned with Western Hemisphere balance, noted Japanese and U S fleets near parity in a broader naval rating.
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Toga Seekers Gather in Philadelphia for Nomination Convention
Philadelphia June 2 leading candidates for the renomination arrive to a party convention city buzzing for the first open contest since 1920. Wendell Wilkie from New York joins Thomas E Dewey era figures, Robert A Taft from Ohio, Frank Gannett and Gov Arthur James of Nevada. Arthur Vandenberg from Michigan not in town until tomorrow. Delegates expected to align with each rival bloc as the race unfolds.
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De Gaulle Forecasts France Demobilized Under Occupation
General De Gaulle warned in a BBC broadcast that if Germany’s terms prevail French land sea and air forces would be demobilized arms surrendered and the country fully occupied He urged continued resistance with allies and all free French to fight wherever possible while the government and people seek honor independence and freedom
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Churchill Grieved Over Frances Armistice Act
Tanian June 23. Prime Minister Whastert Ghur expresses British distress at France's acceptance of the German armistice terms. He argues the French government lacks support and vows that Britain will persist in aiding the French cause for liberty and restoration, while noting current conditions in Paris. (Continued on Page 2)
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England Faces Storming Threats From Nazi Press
A German dispatch warned England to brace for bombings as air power intensified. The German press claimed well-armed bombers would raid English coast towns, framing England as a prime target for rapid attacks and a blockade.
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Place of Peace Talk With Italy Is to Be Secret
In Roma an official announcement kept the location and time of armistice talks between Italian representatives and French emissaries confidential. A German broadcast outlined three proposed groups of terms: occupation of France’s coastal areas, measures to limit British power, and reparations to Germany for damages from World War I.
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Hamilton veteran elected commander VFW Montana
W Waters of Hawilten was chosen as department commander of the Montana VFW. The group selected Lewistown as the next encampment site with leaders including Jr. S. Hauvon and Goris Fates. The department backed hospital support for Fort Harrison and urged Montana laws on school oath and veteran preferences.
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