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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1940

Page

8

All Forages Demobilized In Occupied Nation

French reports say terms were described as hard but honorable and France would have fought on in its colonies if terms had not been agreed. From Paris, authorities at Bordeaux the provisional capital, say government troops hold firm along the Alpine front as German pressure increases. The high command reports continued intense fighting along the front with German forces pushing toward Mont Blanc.

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Armistice terms drift as battles press on fronts

Readable war dispatches describe Marlow Run opening amid armistice talks with Premier Petain demanding a halt to firing none given yet. Reports say Germans advance along the Loire Cher corridor while French resistance holds in places near Bordeaux and along the Swiss border after repeated skirmishes.

Lincoln Boy Becomes Nebraska Governor at Camp Event

Lincoln June 22 17 year old David Wiiler who won this year’s Nebraska boys state encampment governor rises to chair the gubernatorial role. He says the budget passed by lawmakers trimmed every appropriation except salaries, and vows to uphold the boys’ reputation.

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Navy Bill Seeks Largest World War II Fleet Build Up

The proposed defense bill envisions a 26 aircraft carriers 14 carrier fleets 70 cruisers and 170 submarines along with 18 000 airplanes 25 million in harbor craft and 106 000 tons of auxiliary ships. It bars sale or scrapping of current ships without Congress consent and aims to spur Pacific coast shipbuilding after reports of aid to Britain. The measure faces Senate action post party conventions with expected hearings on Knox.

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Roosevelts defense bills push war prep and army reorganization

Senate and House actions fund defense with 2.06 billion for defense programs and 1.77 billion for emergency defense needs. Congress grants the War Secretary authority to negotiate defense contracts and allows expanded army air corps size. Rock Island converts 18 inch guns to 60 caliber for heavier weaponry. CCC requests tanks and parts for training. turnout of maintenance mechanics projected at 20,000 to 40,000, with possible doubling. Also notes on meat storage safety.

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British Waylay Nazi Battleship Out of Revenge

British planes attacked an enemy convoy and scored three direct hits on the Scharnhorst with two other bombers providing support. The ship was damaged in Trondheim fjord and possibly hit once or twice in a running fight with the battle cruiser Renown as Belis and Belarnhorst evaded a smoke screen. The escort convoy was shadowed for hours with several German planes destroyed or damaged.

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Marlow Bishtine Todes-Virita Leieh in her Lik pictures

A vintage cinema page highlights a lineup featuring stars such as Robert Taylor in Waterloo Bride and Donna Lee. The schedule includes multiple features like Curtain Call and Phantom Raiders, with varied companion acts and performances listed for Monday evening through Saturday.

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To Keep Lilacs Fresh in Water With Pruning Tips

Fragmentary note gives instructions for keeping lilacs fresh. It mentions cutting stems before placing in water, removing leaf tips, and applying branding from a spray. Content is uncertain and partially garbled.

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