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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1940
Page
1
In Philadelphia on June 23 Wendell Willkie appears strongest among Republican presidential hopefuls as delegates gather for the 1940 convention. Early hotel lobby samplings suggest the race centers on Willkie Taft and Dewey with talk of a Taft Dewey alliance.
Delegates from the western states and Alaska voted to draft a non intervention platform plank at the Republican National Convention. Senator Thomas of Idaho warned he would bolt the party and oppose any candidate backing intervention, stating he would not vote for anyone who supports such aims. The drive to oppose intervention appeared determined, with only two dissenters on the motion.
Washington reports secretary of Dies committed Hubert Stripling announced hearings to be held in Austin Texas next week on alleged fifth column activities connected with the national defense program. He promised to reveal no witness names or details beforehand.
London reports a British ministry summary of the French German armistice terms. Article 1 orders immediate cessation of hostilities with French troops already surrounded to lay down arms. Article 2 sets a security line north and west, with occupied zones and a timetable for extending control after the convention. Article 3 grants Germany rights of occupation with limited French administration and allows Paris as government seat if desired. Article 4 requires demobilization and disarmament of French forces in occupied and unoccupied zones, with German decision on force levels.
The Montana delegation to the Republican National Convention elected James Speer of Great Falls as chairman. B. K. Cheadle of Shelby was named to the credentials committee and Ton Durke of Billings to the rules committee. They will caucus on convention developments before voting as a unit, with eight votes possibly for Thomas E. Dewey on the first ballot.
Washington June 23 Congress has recessed amid expectations that several major defense and policy measures will be taken up again. A provisional total of 14,539,970,697 dollars in spending is cited, with more than a third for armament. Other large defense programs, including a wild plant training plan, are under consideration as the Roosevelt administration continues to push the agenda.
Four teenage boys from McMechen were drowned when their rowboat was swamped by rushing water at a dam near MecMechen seven miles south of Wheeling West Virginia. Victims named Samuel Googelein Melvin Craddock Poland and William Clark.
Phingmphia June 23 11 candidates seek the Republican presidential nomination with 11 contenders pledged to various candidates. Leaders include Stylen Bridges Arthur Caper Thomas Dewey Arthur James Charton La Massary Hanford Mac Nidar Jerrold Sanwell Robert Taft Arthur Manggobers and Wendell Willkie. Chairman Join Janillian predicts a large field may extend the convention and a possible five day session, with balloting expected to begin Thursday as the deadlock risk grows.
Two youths, Arthur Cole and Fae win John Boatman, both 18, escaped from the Montana state penitentiary. A reward of 100 was announced for information leading to their capture. The warden noted they were serving sentences for grand larceny and had prior ties to Golden Valley and Flathead counties.
Myron Taylor, President Roosevelt's personal representative to the Vatican, received a blond transmission after arrival by clipper mail from the United Binica. The transmission was allowed to strengthen him for a train trip tomorrow to Rome for an operation.
In London, June 23, General De Gaulle announced a French national committee to continue the fight against Germany. He proclaimed the war is not lost and urged continued action. The broadcast also indicated Britain would repudiate Petain’s treaty and reinforce resistance as the war posture remained firm.
United States Minister Edwin G. Wilson told the Uruguayan government that the United States will cooperate with all Western Hemisphere nations to combat threats to political and economic freedoms. Wilson spoke with Foreign Minister Alberto Grant during a visit in Montevideo, stressing full cooperation against non American sources undermining stability.
Berlin reports the fall of the Loire port St Nazaire, a key shipbuilding hub for France. The German command claims the sinking of a 10,000 ton transport and another of 4,000 tons by German forces, with further details continued on page 2.
A plane crash near Wik City killed three occupants and left a fourth dying. Victims include Maiot Peayo Chanoweth and 90 year old Tames V. Turkington of Grangeville. Wreckage retrieved from a jumble, with rescuers securing skulls and other injuries, but the fourth passenger likely would not survive.
London reports that armistice terms require France to yield control of more than half its continental territory to German troops and hand over its fleet to German quartermasters. The British government says the terms strip France of independence and repudiates Marshal Pétain's government at Bordeaux, stating it will deal with a French national committee formed via London.
London June 23 The British government announced it has received pledges of support from the French colonial empire determined to carry on the war against Germany despite the armistice signed at Compiegne. The war cabinet met two and a half hours to study the terms of the armistice.
A terse military note reports large French troop movements toward Africa with air support. Observers describe formations crossing the Mediterranean toward Tunisia. Reports also mention French units at the Swiss frontier attempting a crossing toward the Rhouasok region.
A London radio report said the Belgian government would not abandon the war against Germany. The cabinet remained together as refugees and officials awaited arrival of other members to determine future actions.
In Rome Italy presented armistice terms to France at a guarded villa as plenipotentiaries began discussions on a truce to end France's conflict with the Berlin axis. A Berlin broadcast via NBC said negotiations should conclude “some time Monday” with little fanfare.
Ambassador Joseph P. Kennedy urged Americans to fund the Red Cross during a radio appeal. He warned of a likely major siege and said current funds are pitiful next to needs. He urged immediate, ample aid to support humanitarian efforts.
Iron Guard leader Horta Sima urged comrades to join King Carol's new party as turmoil shakes Romania. He warned of possible misfortune but claimed the party would help Romania face the future and reshape regional order.
The Duke of Windsor and his wife arrived in Madrid at 5:20 p.m. and dined with Sir Samuel Hoare, Britain’s ambassador to Spain. The maid note from June 23 reports the visit and engagement details in the Spanish capital.
Fire broke out in Vetrigtown Park near Mammoth Hot Springs burning over 2,000 acres along Leiba creek. The blaze prompted evacuations as firefighters withdrew after containment. James Meatar, 19, of Norwood Illinois, died, and Clifton Otey, 21, of Akron Ohio, was injured. Otey remained in critical condition at Mammoth Hot Springs hospital.
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