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.
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Roosevelt
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Yatton
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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.
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Missland
Price of
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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.
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Italy
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News Chronicle
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Newa Chronicle
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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.
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Geann
Germany
Trance
Balin
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Hungary
Wucharest
Dofester
Red of
Bessarabia
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Inna
Chile
Herbert WK. Myde
Wall
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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.
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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
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Harold E. Stassen
Minnesota
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Donald Connally
Second Engineers
Commerce Department
White House
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Senate
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House
Stephen Early
Combally
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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.
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Wiles Peak
Idaho
Gad Lueck Creek
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