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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1940

Page

2

Churchill and Petain Quarrel Over French Surrender Terms

In Bordeaux on June 23 the clash between Churchill and Petain over France’s surrender terms dominates a report detailing France’s fight to the end, Laval becoming premier, Gaulle ousted from the cabinet, and American ambulance volunteers departing Bordeaux as German advance closes in.

Churchill Petain Bordeaux Italy France Leruselere Alpes Detenne Althhough Markbol Pejhin Britlehemutcieinu Bert Proadeant Hordeaux Fetain Church Hordeeux Jammnd Morisloos Hospital Britain Ronald Hugh Campbell Bordseuz Tecro Laval Bimcell Laval Marshal Ienry Philipps Petelo Charles da Gaulle Pramier Reybaud London de Gaulle

France Surrenders Fleet and Arms Under German Armistice

Armistice terms require France to surrender fleet and all arms, place under German Italian control, and demobilize. Occupation extends north to Tours and Mediterranean coast, with Paris included. French government told to cooperate, with refugees and wartime duties shifted to Axis powers. Britain frozen from aid.

France Germany Britain Mary Rome Tealy Italy Genevo Switzerland Iinilee Meliterranean Alpe Batoy Nite Dauphine Alexanftria Brilats Relwin Ministry of Saturmustim Fratco Bardonin Aiatsler Marshal Potain Baudouin Marshal Pelsin Manven London Peeaer Alona Paris Uteir Homer Wilzkrieg Compiegne Geneva Tours Tira

Armistice terms outline and French reaction in war’s end

The document lists armistice terms including surrender of all artillery tanks anti aircraft weapons aircraft and munitions in German occupied areas. Prisoners of war and land defenses are discussed along with communications and transportation shutdowns. French leaders express resistance to humiliation and pledge to continue resistance while Britain vows support for France and a victorious outcome.

Noutral Germany Jorelon Allo France Qin Peonnl Willy Toutlnoue Jo & Ward M. Boudouin Mazahal Petoin Chainter Dee Roucules Matrahal Petutn Falil Ja Maasea Great Britain Cheriah

All Aliens to Be Fingerprinted Across Nation

Washington official announces plan to start registration and fingerprinting of 3,500,000 aliens within two weeks. Congress approves funding for 600 additional federal investigators to monitor spies and saboteurs. Industry estimates suggest $7,000 investment per worker for improved output.

Washington Jonw Sualles Department Congress Allone Aod Hia Funda Mors Federel Bureau Torentigat Egenta Rombe

Swift March of Conqueror Unchecked Threat to France Reach

Allied tanker breaks from convoy as German high command touts swift French capture and major fortifications. The report claims vast Allied losses and German advances across the Atlantic coast and through the French border, citing battles around St Nazaire, Nantes, and the Loire region with hundreds of thousands captured and strategic forts falling. The communiqué notes air battles north of Burgundy and strikes on Atlantic shipping, while warning of rapid German advances toward the Ithane valley and Lor raine regions.

St. Nazalia Adolf Hilles Tthane Lyon Fastrarde Wear Alps Straatouem Murat Yonges Atlantic St. Nazaire Gironde Bich Burdwany High Command Trehttng Rhone Alsace Lorraine Alpa

Alaska Airline Launches First Passenger Flight

An inaugural Pacific Alaska Airways service set to operate its first passenger flight the next day between Seattle and Juneau Alaska. The event marks a milestone for the carrier as veterans and notable travelers prepare to board the inaugural trip for the new route from Seattle to Alaska.

Seatite Jude Vateran Invarnor Kodoowamsiters Pacific Alaska Airwaye Denthe Jineau Aletha

De Gaulles Plea Signals Resolve Amid Armistice Turmoil

General de Gaulle defends French independence after dismissal from the army and formation of a wartime committee with Britain. Churchill presses France to continue fighting. Britain outlines an armistice terms that would leave large parts of France under German and Italian control, with Bordeaux as a remaining major city.

Hordeaux Britelo Caille Pramier Reynaud Cathtust Britain Bering Mally Mifiuln Fleche Germany Carier Gnearal de Gaulin de Goute Murnimi Potsin France Churchill Lord Lloyd First A.V. Alexander Bordeaux Exchange Telegraph Ste Hretory Britloh Tha Miele Ouraalree Mary Bud White Améralty Webt Commandar

French Troops Deploy Across Frontiers Amid Alpine Resistance

French forces mass along the Savoy frontier facing reinforced Alpine units as General De Qualle appeals for citizens to resist. Nearly 180,000 fortress troops flee Alsace and head toward the Mediterranean for possible North African deployment. Geneva residents hear distant artillery as bridges are blown and Alpine lines tighten. Northern villages report German detachments occupying Belfort region while returning refugees recount upheaval across Lower Alsace.

Fragny Chevrantorn Switzerland Savoy Seneral de Qualle London France Toulon Theotroom Gazis Schad Mediterranean Barly General Bean North Africa Geneva Gunn Anneay Than Fhane Jura Alva Deep Korgen Witding Roaidsorn le Jaux Eclas Worta Barky Lower Alaoce Fle Belfork Read Thait Fatioe Foronate

Americans Afraid to Face Truth in Crisis Speech

Palo Alto Calif June 29 4 Americans are afraid to face reality and avoid responsibility, warned Dr Ray Iginn Wilbur Stanford vocal at a mid year conference. He argued many will not face punishment and cited Lindbergh remarks and public reaction as evidence.

Palo Alto Calif Ray Iginnn Wilbur Stanford California California Publishers’ Association Lindbergh Elros Birt Kink Garman

Civil Liberties Union Defies Bill To Bar Radicals From Relief

New York on June 2, the American Civil Liberties Union team condemned a proposed congressional action to ban communists and German American workers from public service, private employment, and relief programs. The union denied the move as unconstitutional, noting pending legislation in Congress and a U.S. Civil Service order excluding the two groups.

Civil Liberties Union New York American Civil Liberties Union Congressionsy Civi Bitin W.F.A U. S. Cl Service Commission

Printers Elect Colorado Springs Leader in Intermountain Union

Fy-R. OC. Ivankiln of Greeley was elected president of the Intermountain conference of the International Typographical Union at its three-state meeting in Colorado Springs.

Colorado Springs Cojo Ivankiln Greele

French Colonials to Carry On Amid British Support

Continued coverage notes a determined French colonial spirit despite France's armistice. UK pledges social arrangements to sustain empire with money support from Syria, Indo China, Morocco, Senegal, the Cameroons and Jubut, while French morale wavers over leadership, armistice terms, and the duty to rebuild.

Syria Morocco Senegal France Dritieh Boredeaux Alner Hitler Germany

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