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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1940

Page

11

Four Italian air raids on Alexandria base repelled

At Alexandria Egypt June 32 AP four Italian air raids on Al Nad naval base were beaten off by British and French fleet anti aircraft and coastal guns. Four bombers shot down with casualties including two killed and 23 injured. The raid prompted war talk and reflected Allied air and sea responsiveness in the region.

Alexandria Egypt al- Nad Bomba Barbora Bowarabipa Igsig Dodescapese Inlande Sureas Abad Alka Utalion Italy Tio Hallana France Syria Jihewlae Haa Tobruk Hlaitan Libya

Nebraska excavator finds ancient tooth

A district excavator near Murrell unearthed a mammoth tooth about ten inches long and nineteen inches around at its thickest near the grinding surface. The find, dated millions of years old, was discovered during ground work this week.

Nebraska Ofeilwatn Pathfinder Teken Flop Murrill Java Edreunferrace

Isolation plank now opposed in Colorado

Denver, dunn 22-4R The newly organized Colorado committee to defend America by aiding the Allies telegrammed Gov. Tealph L. Garr of the Republican national convention in Philadelphia to oppose any effort to include an anti-International plank in the 1840 Republican platform. The telegram was authorized by the council's members during this afternoon in Bates park.

Denver Dunn Colorado

Cood mooving cow handbag styles and care tips

A fragmented note advertises featherweight cowhandbags with arrow braid and ribbon options in various color styles. Mentions white leathers, cleaning methods, morocco and alligator leather, plus care instructions and embroidered dressmaking bags.

Morocco Anw Alee

Congress to Take Week Recess Amid War-Bill Debates

Congress plans a one week recess as Republicans and Democrats push wartime funding and tax measures. The Senate approved defense and tax provisions, totaling billions, including a large emergency appropriation for army and navy needs. Adjournment delays and rising defense demands set the stage for continued legislative activity before July conventions.

Philadelphia Congress White House Roosevelt Senate Falar Department Federal

Army mechanic dies in car mine explosion west of Heola

Denver reports 36 year old W. F. Harrison a Lowry field aircraft mechanic was killed tonight when a car mine overturned near Heola. Two other Lowry soldiers Donald Rowland 23 and Frank J. Beeling 27 were injured. Cause of the accident was not immediately determined.

Denver Juin F. Harrison Lowry Yiathering Air Corps Heoart Lowry Donald Rowland Frack J. Beeling

C C C Boy Fatally Hurt Fighting Fire In Yellowstone

A 12 year old from Norwood Ohio and a 21 year old from Akron Ohio were badly injured by a falling stake during firefighting at Mammoth Hot Springs. The Chipmunk Creek fire burned about 7600 acres of Yellowstone Territory and was one of the park's worst fires on record. A two man crew was moved to control with efforts ongoing at hospital and camp earlier today. The blaze stretched along a 14 mile front and prompted restricted access to surrounding ranches.

Chipmutk Creek Yellowstonsack James Heater Norwood Ohio Clifford Otey Akron Toth Mammoth Hot Springs Yellowstone Lake Mammoth Hot Yellowaime Park Duraing Cantral Weat Yellowatene Te Park Tates Pogio Mussolini Gol Wilhelm Keltal Germany Charles Wuntalger France Tuat Prunes Hort Frafog Waato Cngland Europe Turner Salemn Compiegne Forest Diann Sommuniqua Tesolutes Itatian Helmgreta Avanta Campiegne Propa‘ganda Mintater Goebhala der Angrit Complegne French

Farnl Federation Proposes Parity Platform in Farms

Tilladelphia June 22 A committee of the American Farm Bureau Federation claiming to represent 400 000 families told the Republican subcommittee that parity prices could be reached without government price fixing by voluntary measures and cooperative effort. The federation urged immediate steps to raise agricultural prices and incomes to full parity with industrial products and services.

Tilladelphia American Farm Buréau Federation Republling Party Johor

Duke of Windsor and Duchess in Spain on tour

Madrid June 22. The Duke of Windsor and the duchess travel from Barcelona and stay at a mid town hotel rather than the British embassy. An embassy attache cited lack of room at the ambassador's residence. They reach Zaragoza for an overnight and plan to continue to Madrid tomorrow.

Madrid Duke of Windsor Barcélona Ambagandor Samuel Hoare Docheas Zaragoza

Churchill Is Grieved Over Frances Act

Churchill condemns the French government for accepting terms dictated by the Germans at Bordeaux. He warns that such a move would place France and its empire at the mercy of the Axis and threaten the French navy. The British government believes victory is the sole path to France’s freedom.

Churchill Frances Geief Bordeaux France

Egyptians Get Board in Alexandria Raid Warning

Egyptians in Alexandria on June 28 reported a raid warning sounding early in the day but no French appearance followed. The all-clear signal was given within 15 minutes.

Alexandria Saypt France

Congress approves bill on alien registration and fingerprints

Congress completed action on a bill to require the registration and fingerprinting of aliens. The measure advances to the president for signing as part of immigration and security policy.

Wenbington Jone Congress

French surrender talk rattles Nazi circles and France

Nazi circles urge punishment and guarantees as arms and diplomacy shift after Compiègne. German and French officials negotiate terms seen as a step toward peace while Goebbels critiques French leadership and the future European order. France faces occupation pressures and strategic concessions amid shifting alliance promises.

Illinois town welcomes AEDS with clashes in Rockford

In Rockford Illinois police acted to suppress a confrontation as communist party literature was sold amid mounting tensions near the courthouse. American Legion members gathered while about 40 officers stood ready as townspeople seized and burned literature, escalating disturbances after the party arrived.

Rockford St. Junes Chicago

Toiga Seeker Gathering in Philadelphia Debate Platforms

Delegates in Philadelphia meet to draft campaign planks amid rumors of a stop Wilkie movement. Dewey and Taft deny alliances while Willkie rejects third-party bids. foreign policy debates intensify as committees push a peace emphasis and caution on European affairs.

Bava Restaurante Dewey Noldings Preas Bose Benaior Taften Rroun Landon Murry Landon Alps Republicas North Philadelphia Unsteth Street Willkie Poor Taft Tata

Chain of plants expansion for defense program proposed

Washington June 22 AP reports a proposed expansion of the defense program totaling six billion dollars. A recommended official plan envisions a two billion dollar chain of government improvements to bolster national security, with Roosevelt to review. Germany records an infant mortality rate of 64 per thousand live births.

Washington W— (Ap Pt Inta Roosevelt Germany

New Military Value Air Service To United States

An all American four engine airboat will begin regular passenger service Monday from the Alaska to Buenos Aires route, extending the continent span. Airmail has started on the same line this week with large passenger loads. The project signals military implications and U S control along the western coast and transpacific links. Russia reportedly advances on Diomede communications as Moscow plans air and wireless installations near the Aleutians.

Canada United States Perseanton Alaka Af All Transport System Avedle Cheld Buenos Astres Apodal Tay Wastern Yaaa United States Army South America Seatlie Nepu Alaska Pan-American Airways Boviet Russia Little Domede Island Interastiense Baktimos Namo Mussia

Indignant bootlegger vs moonshiner over short measure

An Alabama bootlegger denounces a Georgia moonshiner for short measuring a 1 1/2 gallon can of moonshine after an initial test, claiming the whiskey was sold for 260. The bootlegger later reports finding a six gallon container filled with water and the rest of the can mixed with creak water.

Birmingham Alt Alabama

Miner John Earl Shot in Boulder County Incident

Deputy Governor Theodore Howe reported a fatal shooting in Boulder on June 22. John Earl, 64, a former miner from Nard York, was killed last night. An escort of Zari’s aged wife was wounded in the attack, with details still developing.

John Earl Doulder County

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