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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1940

Page

4

United States withdraws chief diplomat from Bordeaux

Washington reports the U S secretary of state announced Anthony J. Drexel Biddle will leave Paris for London to resume duties as ambassador to the Polish government while Bullitt remains out of direct contact. Morgenthau delays decision on French securities and recognition, signaling guarded stance as Paris resists. A separate quake near Guanajuato lightly rattled Mexican mountains with no damage.

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German Planes Threaten England and London

Reports describe German raids range across England including London with heavy antiaircraft actions. Polish forces arrive from Wraclaw, led by Prime Minister Sikorski, vowing to fight alongside Britain for a free Poland. De Gaulle and French leaders pledge resistance, with Britain tightening embargos and air defense preparations as authorities forecast future air command by the Allies.

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Italy Ends Fight With French Foe

Italy and France signed an armistice near Rome at the Vila Olgiuta after long talks. Marshal Badoglio signed for Italy and General Weygand for France. Hostilities will cease at 1 36 a m Italian summer time tomorrow. Britain remains to face the axis powers. France agreed to surrender and demobilize, with occupation changes planned for French territories.

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Townsend Bureau Newly Weds Visit Townsend

Newlyweds Dr and Mrs William McElwen visited Townsend after their Jordan wedding on June 25. They will reside in White Sulphur Springs with partial time at the hospital in Spwaeend.

Townsend William McElwen McHiwes Jean Janad White Sulphur Springs Jordan McElwes Heapltad Spwaeend

No Place In This Nation For Battle Of Sexes

Glacier National Park June 24 Dr Minnia Te Maffett Dallas Texas national president of the Federation of Business and Professional Women’s clubs told the sixth biennial regional conference women must support women in executive positions with the same loyalty they give men executives. Jasmine Rankin first woman elected to Congress urged Americans to face the future with faith in democracy. Four hundred representatives from several western states attended the conference.

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Fire in Yellowstone Park Burns Across 2000 Acres

Yellowstone Park crews fought the Chipmunk Creek fire amid unfavorable weather. Four fire camps kept watch as some men were reassigned, with officials noting the blaze had surpassed 2,000 acres and temperatures near 76 with 30 percent humidity.

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Veterans of Spanish War stress steps for defense of country

Billings officials opened a joint session of the United Spanish American War Veterans and the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic. Justice George A Eberly said the organization favors prepared defense but opposes fighting on distant battlefields. Mrs Frances M Mankell urged constant alert to guard the nation, roles of allied groups discussed, joint encampment to close Wednesday afternoon.

Billings Slane America United Spanish American War Veterans Grand Army of the Republic George A. Eberly Nebraska Supreme Court U.S. W United States Walim Frances M. Mankell Trcoma Wash

Young mother and son drowned near Averton Summy

Missoula reports Mrs Fort M Wilcox 28 and her son Earl M Wilcox Jr drowned in Flat Creek ten miles west of Averton Summy while part of a fishing party attempting to wade the stream. The tragedy was discovered and both bodies recovered. Bozeman notes data centers for Western states show attendance at Western Regional meeting of International Crop Improvement Association at Montana State College July 28 and 29 with Ralph B Mercer of Montana extension service commenting on the program.

Missoula Fort M. Wilcox Earl M. Wiloa, Jr Flat Creek Averton Bozeman Mprovement Association Montana State College Ralph BD. Mercer

Truce Reached in Miles City Labor War

In Miles City a labor conflict paused after a 36 hour shutdown of two mines and a restaurant closure. Workers returned as pickets resumed outside eateries while unions pushed for all employees to join. Court and federal act references appear in context with the reopened facilities and ongoing labor dispute.

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Escaped Prisoners Not Yet Recaptured Near Lodge

Montana youths Arthur Cole and Edwin John Dantian, aged 18, fled from the state penitentiary and were at large near Lodge on June 24. They were serving terms for larceny and forgery, armed status not confirmed, with capture warrants posted. The Montana Typographical Conference plans a two day section in Anaconda beginning Saturday.

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Willkie backer Carr eyed for cabinet post in 1940 race

Governor Ralph J. Carr of Colorado is rumored as a possible ascent for Wendell Willkie’s inner circle as a backer and potential cabinet appointee. The Colorado governor, linked to the Willkie bloc, had previously not had a first ballot Colorado voter pledged, signaling a shifting alignment in the GOP nomination battle. Personal notes piece lists several residents visiting or traveling, including Mrs Reagan, Mrs McCormick, and other local families visiting from Livingston, Seattle, Butte, Roundup, Manhattan, and nearby towns.

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