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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1941
Page
7
The Independent announces its publishing scope and postal terms, noting staff including editor and Associated Press affiliations. It outlines delivery options, subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, and policy on advertisement pricing and proofs.
The article weighs early views on Russia’s defense against Nazi invasion. It notes few expect a Russian victory, compares to China’s stalemate with Japan, and questions Napoleon’s relevance. It mentions uncertain Western fronts, British initiative in air power, potential shifts if Russia collapses, and a wary Washington defense buildup amid wartime tension.
Secretary Morgenthau announced a tax study group to examine federal state local relations with a aim to end overlapping taxation. A possible federal takeover of gasoline tax collection and uniform taxes on income and luxuries is discussed as a likely trend during and after the emergency. States may lose more under increased federal financing while property tax reliance could grow, pending Congress action. The army will train 8,000 nurses by January 1.
In this reflection on war and invention, the piece cites Charles F. Kettering on the power of a single decisive invention. It notes heavy investment by Uncle Sam, including university labs and war and navy departments, with specialists drawn from reserves and expert lines, in pursuit of pivotal breakthroughs.
The text notes that a single strong idea could turn the war in our favor if found in the haystack, with nations unable to match our potential in producing the discovery. It also marks last Saturday as the calendar and thermometer aligned for the arrival of simmer.
The sixty fifth anniversary of Custer's defeat at the Little Big Horn is noted with reflections on gallantry and controversy. The piece compares the battle’s fame to the Alamo and questions whether Major Reno could have altered events, while honoring the courage of Custer's men. A closing line wonders about Britain's new plane detector aiding collectors.
The loss of submarine 0-9 off Portsmouth New Hampshire during diving operations raises questions about recommissioned vessels. Built in 1917 and deemed obsolete after earlier wars, such subs have not seen active service recently. Secretary Knox indicated the disaster will not halt old submarine use, though many favor newer designs for training and safety.
WPA bands fill in at military camps where army bands are lacking. The program funds dramatic art projects, and NEA reports show soldiers welcome the performances and express approval of the music.
From the New York Sun. Michigan representative Dondero urges lawmakers to keep decorum and avoid foot on chairs and exposed stockings in the Senate. The piece recalls earlier publicized incidents including Senator Wilkinson Call’s shoe and the teacup question.
Express shipment data from airplane plants show the greatest rise in two years with a 287 percent increase. Parts dies dies and light machinery now wing from factory to factory by air, shaving days and minutes off the buildup of new planes.
The article analyzes how belligerent nations regulate imports and exports to secure supplies, protect domestic producers, and set postwar destinies. It notes wartime and postwar tariff increases, quotas, and subsidies, with Germany as a key example, and discusses effects on U.S. agriculture and global welfare. It contrasts historical trade barriers from piracy to modern controls, highlighting the farmer’s stake in national defense and the broader economic impact.
A collage of quotes from diverse figures including Lieutenant John Bassett of the Canadian Black Watch Naj General Charles L. Scott and Justice Felix Frankfurter. The remarks touch on freedom life duty and honor amid wartime. General De Gaulle adds caution about faith in sacred promises while emphasizing resilience.
Washington, June 24. Tom Connally of Marin Texas, the long haired senator, mixes humor with sharp questioning on the Senate floor. He presses amendments to the selective service bill and criticizes the Aluminum Company of America during hearings, showcasing Texas strength and wit as he defends presidential action and government intervention.
A reader question service lists brief answers on diverse topics. It covers inscriptions at New Haven graveyard, U.S. narcotics arrests, Tennessee wonders, Chamberlain quote on Hitler, U.S. Army nurses count, largest aircraft, Crete distance from Cyprus, Resolute desk, Tariff Act comma error, New York noise, Pan American Highway, and coumarin uses.
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