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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1940

Page

2

Armistice Terms Threaten French War Role and Britain’s Blow

The armistice terms tied to France threaten mass refugee repatriation and deny Paris a fighting role. Britain argues the Petain government has effectively ceded war influence to Germany and Italy, with France’s coast and industry placed under occupation and vulnerable to Allied air attacks.

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Major Eliot Pushes Pan American Defense Unity Plan

Major Eliot urges a definite Pan American defense policy with naval unity among Latin American navies. Proposes joint maneuvers, cross fleet coordination, and expanded US Latin American military missions to deter aggression and accelerate coordinated defense across the Western Hemisphere.

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Nine Defendants In Sedition Case Given Acquittal

A sedition trial concluded with acquittals for nine defendants while one was convicted only of conspiracy to steal government ammunition. Several defendants faced mixed charges and some were discharged early. others were found not guilty on additional counts with jury deadlocks on still more, leaving official retrial decisions pending.

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Montana Supreme Court Orders Billings Officials to Sign Housing Pact

The Montana Supreme Court issued an alternative writ directing Mayor and City Council of Billings to sign a cooperative agreement with the Billings Housing Authority or show cause on July 2 why they have not. The issue centers on securing $402,000 in federal funds for the housing program, with authorities alleging the officials oppose the project. Chief Justice Howard A. Johnson signed the order, requiring the mayor to execute and deliver the agreement or appear to justify the delay.

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WPA Projects in County Are Completed

WPA official H. J. Hinrichsen reports three of five county WPA projects finished. The Helena water system work was completed May 17, Fort Harrison recreation hall finished June 6, and improvements on the Granada at the new high school completed June 17.

H. J. Hinrichsen W.P.A Diniitet WTA Helena Fort Harrison

Mopping-up Work Begins on Boulder Lakes Fire

Fire near Boulder Lakes burned two acres of timber before control late Sunday night. W L Coltfinn said crews started mopping-up yesterday as cooperators reported extinguishing several lightning fires in the Helena forest. The incident raises the year’s total to eight fires in the region.

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Harriet Howard Mars 84 Local Resident Since 1908

Mrs. Harriet Howard 84 longtime local resident died yesterday at St. Peter's hospital after three weeks illness. Funeral services set for 2 PM today at the Opp and Conrad chapel. Burial at Forestvale. Survived by husband DeWitt. two daughters Mrs. Carl Male and Mrs. Willard Knadler. son Francis A. Howard. granddaughter Mrs. Everett Batten. six other grandchildren. three great grandchildren. nephew William Stallwood. Born in Henley on Thames England July 19 1866. Came to United States at 21 and to Montana in 1889. lived in Gallatin Valley before moving here in 1903.

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HGH Officials Pay Tribute To Butler General

Newtown Square June 24 Officials and ranking military members paid tribute to Major General Smedley Butler, retired, at ceremonies in Butler. The service honored his career with a military guard, two Marines presenting a pulsed honor. Oakland Cemetery hosted the burial details as James Strate, 34, of Darby, died in Hamilton. Strate served four years in the United Bridges Navy and left in 1938. Survivors include his father, three brothers and two sisters, all of Darby.

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Methodist Meeting Delegates Arrive for City Conference

Delegates and committee members began preparing reports for the annual Methodist church conference opening at 8 20 Wednesday morning in St Pauls church. Notable speakers include Dr Joseph Haach president of Western Union university in Chung Tu China and Bishop W B Mammaker. Nearly 200 attendees expected.

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Young Democrats Plan War Relief Dance Saturday Night

The Young Democrats sponsor a war relief benefit dance at the Civic Center Saturday night with Gov. Roy Ayers and Lewis and Clark Red Cross chapter backing. Federal, state, county, and city officials are invited along with candidates and friends. organizer Les Dickay cites a large turnout. An air cooling system by Doug Christie promises crowd comfort through a wet media airflow setup.

Panocrats Les Dickay Young Domocrats Roy BW. Ayers Lewis and Clark County Red Cross Doug Christie Civic Center Balding

Short freedom fling slated for prisoner

Inmate Joe Sparks of Dest prison faces release soon after a burglary sentence in Shelby. His liberty may be followed by a trip to Missouri on forgery charges. Sheriff Wilker of Paris, Missouri, requested Sparks’s return. Governor Ayers approved the requisition and Wilker left for Deer Lodge to claim Sparks.

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Kealy Buckles T0 Plate Orchestra to Perform Summer Event

Noral Whittinghill to serve as master of ceremonies for a summer program by Kealy Buckles T0 Plate orchestra. An arrangements committee led by Art Baker, with Mabel Monroe, Tommy Meredith, and Lee Dickey, plans an evening dance and entertainment program.

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