Japan readies statement on world peace and East Asia order
Tokyo reports that a cabinet statement will be issued after tomorrow's meeting. The message stresses Japan's commitment to world peace and the creation of a new East Asian order, while outlining continued adherence to allied and neutrality pacts. British specialists in Ankara noted in dispatches from June 23.
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Tokyo
Tapan
Pacific
Comet
Japan
East Asia
Ankara
Turkey
Middle East
Record Heat Pushes June Highs Across Several Cities
A brutal heat wave sent temperatures to near record highs including 98 in multiple towns and 105 in Harare, with no rain. Farmers fear damage to spring wheat as the weather bureau warns of no relief soon. Forest fires scorched about 15 acres near Lincoln, driven by strong winds and heat. fire danger rose to a peak for the season.
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Harare
Billings
Glasgow
Great Falls
Malta
Lewistown
Miles City
Poplar
Liyingston
Missoula
Butte
Boreman
Helena
W. 0. Zirnstein
Helenaational Forest
Hogan Creek
Lincoln
Forest Service
C.C
W. E. Fry
G.C.C
Fry
British Air Raids and Russian Front Toggle News
British bombers hit northern France rail targets and invasion coast in a continuing RAF offensive as German losses mount. Moscow reported Brest-Litovsk’s fall to Germany with 5,000 troops captured and 300 tanks destroyed, while 127 German planes were shot down in two days. Spain weighed aiding Germany, and reports from Ankara claimed some gains against the Baltic front amid heavy losses for both sides.
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London
France
Air Ministry
R.A.F
Russia
Baltic
Black Sea
Brest-Litovsk
Moscow
Red Army
Kelno
Lomzha
Shaulai
East Prussia
Kaunas
Lithuania
Leningrad
Estonia
Latvia
Madrid
Spain
Germany
U. S
Alexander
Hed Army
Weddell
Ankara
Galatis
Bessarabia
Baltic Sea
Aidies
Lai
Grodno
Volkovtsis
Kobrin
Vladimiryolsyak
Rava 1
Tusska
Brody
Drive for 10000 Hospital Fund Begins Today
Campaign to raise ten thousand dollars for St. Peter's hospital starts this morning. After two meetings at the YMCA last night, 45 solicitors received donation cards. General chairman T. Schultz announced pamphlets are available by calling him at 472. Contributions may be given to drive workers or at Helena Bank, to cover a three year operating deficit the trustees recently approved funding through donations.
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St. Peter’s Hospital
Y.M.C.A
T. Schultz
Helena Banc
Schultz
St. Peter's
Admiral Kimmel Sees United States Entering War
San Diego reports Admiral Husband E. Kimmel, commander in chief of the U S fleet, telling 8 500 Consolidated Aircraft employees that America is in a state of emergency that may soon become a state of war. He said fleet ships will skip Independence Day visits to mainland ports due to the emergency.
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San Diego
Cali
Husband
Kimmel
U. S
Consolidated
America
Drive of Nazis Into Russia Affects Wheat Exports
Chicago reports show wheat futures climbing as Nazi advances into Russia disrupt harvest prospects. Analysts warn Russia’s output may be harmed by warfare and mobilization, raising concern over global supplies and potential North American shipments to Asiatic Russia.
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Leningrad
Russia
Franklin Mullin
Chicago
Sia
Pacific
Property seizure bill rewritten for defense use
Washington reports a narrower property seizure substitute proposed by Undersecretary Patterson. It would allow the president to requisition military and naval equipment, tools, patents, and plans to promote defense, while aiming to reassure business fears and speed passage.
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Washington
Robert P. Patterson
Patterson
Senate Military Committee
Emory
Land
Martime Commission
Downey
Calif
Commerce Jones
Urz- Ins
St. Lawrence Seaway
Gasoline Usage in State Shows Gain Over Five Years
A Montana survey by E B Emerick of Conrad reports gasoline consumption rising from 125,580,981 gallons in 1939 to 133,054,533 gallons in 1940, an increase of 8,123,602 gallons, while diesel fuel rose from 732,820 to 1,514,761 gallons. The figures assess total Montana consumption without origin of crude.
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Montana
State Preparedness and Advisory Commission
E. B. Emerick
Conrad
National Defense Council
Emerick
Montana Woman Killed in Car Crash Near Devils Lake
In Devils Lake North Dakota on June 28 Mrs Nels Wick of Fairview Montana was killed and Mrs Halvor Dahl of Fairview was seriously injured in a collision between an automobile and a truck. Both women were thrown through the windshield. Mrs Dahl was taken to a Devils Lake hospital. Wick sustained only minor injuries.
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Devils Lake
N. D
Nels Wick
Fairview
Mont
Halvor Dahl
Weather Outlook for Montana This Week
The Montana forecast calls for fair skies and continued mild conditions through Tuesday and Wednesday with no precipitation expected. Temperatures are expected to be above seasonal norms, providing dry and tranquil weather across the state.
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Montana
Montana to Re lay 50 Miles Of Road In Western Region
State Highway Engineer Howard W. Holmes said work has begun on laying about 50 miles of western Montana highway segments along U S routes 93 10 and 10 A from Bear Mouth to Saltese Rayally to Big Arm and Rayally to Plains. He questioned oil quality and cited recent rain related crashes as justification for immediate action.
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Montana
Holmes
How
Ard W. Holmes
U. 8
Saltese
Rayally
Big Arm
Plains
Aolmes
Big Army Supply Bill Approved by Senate Committee
Washington June 28 The senate appropriation committee approved a 10.6 billion dollar army supply bill to fund rapid expansion. The panel added 500 million for defense construction and trimmed minor items, while the House version carried 10.009 billion.
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Washington
Senate
House
British drive toward Palmyra in Syrian campaign
British motorized columns have reached the desert garrison of Palmyra after 150 miles along caravan trails. They face resistance from a Vichy column and plan further movement to extend the thrust toward Beirut, the Lebanese coast, on the southern flank of the Russian German front.
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Associated Press
Cairo
Egypt
Desert
Palmyra
Sincers
Beirut
Lebanon
School Budgets Are Arenaved No Levy Increase Is Needed
The board of trustees of school district No. 1 last night approved a small budget increase for high school and elementary operations. The plan keeps the elementary levy near current levels while adjusting state aid and cash balances. Superintendent Payne Templeton noted a total figure around 143,540 with a slight rise in expenditures and a maintained levy structure under Montana law.
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Board of Trustees of School
Montary
Sea
Payne Templeton Sald
Montana
Copper Subsidy Plan Considered by Defense Officials
New York June 28 The Wall Street Journal reports defense officials are studying a copper price subsidy plan to bolster defense needs. The proposal would set a double price ceiling, with old production at 12 cents per pound and additional output sold at about 2 cents above that, potentially fixing tonnage per company amid a projected metal shortage.
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New York
Wall Street Journal
United States
Higher Estate and Gift Taxes May Be Imposed for Emergency Levy
Washington reports that a new emergency levy may raise about 4.5 billion dollars via estate, gift, and excise taxes. The Ways and Means Committee proposes higher estate and gift taxes, with remaining revenue from excises on alcohol, autos, and appliances. Corporations likely face higher taxes under the plan, and rates for income taxes could rise substantially. The justice department backs immigration controls to deter Italians from leaving the United States.
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Washington
Tue
Marrison
Miss
Yiold
Doughton
N.C
House
Ways and Means Committee
Treasury
Amercia
Justice Department
Immigration and Border Ostro
United
Catholics Gather in St Paul for Eucharistic Congress
Catholics gather in St Paul for sessions of the Eucharistic congress as Cardinal Dougherty arrives from Philadelphia to preside and deliver greetings on behalf of Pope Pius XII. A large crowd greets the papal legate in Union Depot as the event opens with a pontifical mass and ceremonies.
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Dennis
Cardinal Dougherty
Philadelphia
St. Paul
Deu/Murray
St. Paul Diocess
Nis
Dougherty
Nence
Pius XII
Christ
Eucharistic Congress
Ing
Congress Temor
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