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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1940

Page

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Old law invoked blocks sale of torpedo boats to Britain

President Roosevelt invoked a World War I neutrality act to halt the planned sale of 20 torpedo boats to Great Britain. Attorney General Jackson said the sale would violate the 1917 law prohibiting shipments from U S shores to belligerents. The administration also disclosed a separate bid for destroyers had failed.

Washington Roosevelt Great Britain Navy Mega Yatton Jackson United State

Duck Season May Be Set For Mid October

Montana game officials discuss opening dates for the 1940 duck season, with many recommendations favoring a mid-October start. Chairman Price of the commission said a formal recommendation will go to federal authorities alongside Canadian talks in Toronto. The commission also plans to set upland bird season later, with a July meeting to finalize netting and board business.

Montana Missland Price of Laurel Commigeron Price Helene Prine Wala Toronto Game Commission Alate

French At Last Lay Down Their Guns to Accept Bitter Peace

French authorities proclaimed a formal cease fire at 12 35 a m French time after six hours of renewed fighting. Germany with Italy had defeated France and occupied large areas. many French soldiers dead or wounded and the government practically surrounded by the invaders. General Charles de Gaulle in London formed a French national committee to continue the war and urged resilience while the axis power and Great Britain continued the struggle. Continued on page 2.

Associated Press Bordeaux France Germany Italy Republic Charles da Gauiladun London Bordraux Gersmana L’ectuse Aslgarde Peneatia Pablo New York CUS Britain Gantiuuerd Europe Naliay Battleshina Howeven de Gaylly Europa Washington News Chronicle Boreans Tie Newa Chronicle Reith Offeanna Brat Bunny Sir Nazaire Dean Wart England Trench Navy

Victory in Germany as nation erupts in triumph

Berlin dispatch reports radio broadcasts across Europe and beyond celebrating Germanys victory over its foe with drums and bugle calls. A proclamation from Reichsfhrer Hitler signals a unified war effort now aimed at remaining enemies as the nation marks a historic success.

Amelsied Berlin Geann Germany Trance Balin Paris Amsterdam Warsaw Coprahagen Fragus Oslo Hrogedls

Montana Delegation Plans Eight Votes For Dewey

At the Democratic nominating convention in Philadelphia Montana’s delegation voted to support eight Dewey votes under unit rule, with Wendell Wilkie opposed. The group denounces his reciprocity trade stance and dislikes his background. Tarry A. Bennett of Helena joined the resolutions committee and Ray McDonald of Butte joined the permanent organization committee.

Philadelphia Montana Thomas B. Dewey Wendell Wilkie Tarry A. Benpott Helena Resolutions Committee Ray McDonald Butte Permanent Organization

French Troops Rally For Mediterranean Escape Amid Frontline Chaos

French forces in the Savoy region race toward the Mediterranean seeking transport to North Africa to continue fighting axis forces. Italian attacks through Alpine passes and German mechanized units press hard from the north as ceasefire orders ease surrounding garrisons. Noted stronghold L'Ectuse near Aslgarde remains fiercely defended despite mounting pressure.

Chaney Tonday Savoy Mediterranean North Africa France

Rumanian Troops Clash With Reds All Along Border

Budapest reports indicate clashes between Rumanian and Soviet forces at multiple border points along the Dospester frontier. More than ten Red planes conducted reconnaissance over Bessarabia, the province formerly linked to Russian control but later joined Romania after World War I. Soviet Russia has not recognized the transfer of sovereignty.

Budapest Hungary Wucharest Dofester Red of Bessarabia Behlnd Trinster Jienla Rumania Soviet Russia

Italy Ends War With France After Axis Move

Rome reports Italy and France signed an armistice two weeks after Mussolini joined the European conflict. The accord, reached after long talks, halted hostilities as terms were presented to French delegates in Compiegne. Mussolini’s son-in-law Count Galeazzo Ciano discussed the German‑French provisions, and a formal ceasefire followed within hours.

Rome Italy France Benito Mussolini Adolf Hitler Jühler Compiegne Forest Galeazza Clone Toreign Mugsolini Musgolini Wi Palazzo

Dutch Firm Sells Control of American Firm Before Invasion

A Dutch company reportedly sold controlling interest in American TeCh corporation to a Swedish investor a month before the German invasion of the Netherlands. The deal, valued at 635,000 shares of $1 par stock, involved units linked to the Stockholm Enskilda bank, with ultimate ownership to be held by international creditors. The Dutch firm kept 2.43 percent of shares, while related securities actions and transfers, including Carnegie Metal, were noted in the April report.

Washington Americal Tesch Corporation Interents Sgeman Netherlands Ue Securities Commission Interesia Stockholm Enskilia Carnegie Metal Company Navid RN Damaree Pittsburgh Demares

German Planes Range All Over England and London Threatened

London reports widespread German air raids across England during the night. Civilian deaths occur in a town in the southwest while six injured in another area. London and surrounding regions faced the most extensive bombing since the war began, with Wales and the northwest also affected. Londoners sheltered as air activity continued and communications with New York were disrupted for hours.

England London Juna Lenton Engl Elgem

Japanese Warships Sent to Indo China

Tokyo dispatch reports Japanese warships sent to Indo China port Tamphong to observe shipments of munitions and supplies to China. Admiralty confirmed ships came from the China fleet. exact force size not stated.

Indo-China Tokyo Tuerday Waranins Wer Tiaipong Indo- China Tolny Vnasnia China

Foreign Policy Debate Shapes Republican Platform

Philadelphia reporters canvassed Republican leaders as they argued over the foreign policy plank. Myde and White pledged a noninterventionist line, promising to keep faith with past generations and avoid dragging the United States into European quarrels or world police actions. They claimed the party would focus on democracy at home and resist external bankers or manufacturers dictating policy.

Philadelphia Inna Chile Herbert WK. Myde Wall Myo Ita America United States Mydo Nysaeine Euvet

Employers Asked to Endorse National Guard Enlistment

June 25 report from Montada national guard commander Colonel E. OM Birely urges state employers to back defense by promoting National Guard enlistments. He requests strong cooperation to begin a campaign and allow training pauses at Fort Tamia, Wash, and outlines plan steps for early August activities.

E. OM Birely 16Ard Montada

Willkie Move Begun by Group as Republicans Meet

At the Philadelphia convention Hall on June 24 1940 Harold E Stassen launched the Republican keynote praising private enterprise and urging national preparedness fifth column defense and governmental effectiveness He criticized Roosevelts bid for a third term and noted discussions of Willkie gains among attendees Taft claims Hobart Tal aide notes Willkie momentum amid party debate

Stop Willkie Philadelphia Harold E. Stassen Minnesota Applauss Slassen Roosevelt Wendell Willkie Taft Appokeaman

Program Today Vitladelphia National Convention

The program for Thursday June 25 at the National Convention ended to order. Prayer by Rev De Paul H Andreen Lutheran Church of Corkato Minn. Address by permanent chairman Rep Joseph W Mactin. Singing of God Bless America. Address by former President Herbert Hoover.

Vitladelphia Tursday Regeblenu Aany MTS Paul H. Andreen Clurch Corkato Minn Auther Joseph W. Mactin Magsavhuneites Thovena

Nine Defendants In Sedition Case Acquitted in NY Trial

In New York a 13 week sedition trial ended with acquittals for nine of fourteen young defendants charged with conspiring to overthrow the government and steal funds. Jurors debated for hours before reaching the verdict, with lingering questions about the remaining five defendants.

New York Fondinia Uranielyn Federal Court Arersion Dell Tudo Marelle Benres Austom J. Ralgat Hoover Ehter

Montana Delegation Praises Billings Appointment as Chair

The Montana delegation expresses pride in Tom Burke of Billings being named chair of the rites committee at the Republican National Convention in a strong show of unity. James Speer of Great Falls notes the delegation is here to work and will follow the party line, praising Marko as a capable rules committee chair.

Philadelphia Jone Tom Burke Billings Rites Montana James Speer Great Falls Marko Chatavan

Chairman's Address at Republican Convention Report

Narold Fr. Broxson governor of Minnie Nola spoke in Philadelphia last night as temporary chairman at the Republican convention. A Dewey statement claimed no large scale Willkie to Dewey delegation shift and a thorough check found over 40 Dewey votes on the first ballot. A "stop Willkie" movement emerged from members of the national House party factions.

Narold Fr. Broxson Minnie Nola Philadelphia Helena Thomas B. Dewey Patlonal House of Repressular Fives

Connally to Lead Aeronautics Agency Post

Col Donald Connally, commander of the second engineers, was detailed to the commerce department as administrator of the aeronautics authority pending a special law. The White House indicated the president will appoint him once Congress acts. Connally, 64, West Point 1910 graduate, has been stationed in Denver and served in World War I with the 40th Division in the St Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne campaigns.

Washington Donald Connally Second Engineers Commerce Department White House Comereks Senate Connally House Stephen Early Combally C.A A

Five Forest Fires Demand Attention in Western Part

June 11 report from Hamilton details five forest fires in the Western region around Rural Root and Altter Root forests. A man with supplies traversed terrain toward a burning area near Wiles Peak, about five miles south, as firefighting crews increased to 300 across multiple fronts. Fires were attributed to Nehiing activity. one blaze on Gad Lueck Creek prompted a 15-mile search before containment and the rise in smoke.

Hamilton Wiles Peak Idaho Gad Lueck Creek Aintriat

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