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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1940

Page

5

Navy plan to add officers and panama actions noted

News brief reports that plans to appoint 10 additional Navy officers were announced amid broader strategic moves. It mentions naval dispositions in Europe and South America, including ships and patrols, and notes government measures to prepare for potential large movements of people. Germany announced a purchase of Hungarian fruit and vegetables for over $8 million.

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Armistice terms reshape French theater and German aims

German plans on armistice with France stress occupation by troops, sea restrictions, and limited fleet retention. Berlin frames post surrender strategy to boost Britain defeat, with Stuel and Wiesbaden overseeing implementation. Emphasis on fueling war economy and air power against England, leveraging rapid French collapse and land links to Spain.

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Resident Signs Tax Bill to Raise Defense Fund

The measure authorizes sale of national securities and raises the debt limit from 45 to 48.9 billion dollars to fund defense. It imposes an income tax for 1940, due in March, adds a 10 percent gift tax, increases excise taxes, boosts surtax for higher incomes, and expands the corporate tax. An additional 10 percent windfall tax is levied, with overall citizen tax bills reaching about 100 pounds.

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Relief Grants Discontinued In Summer Plan Shutdown

The relief program will end in summer as a new plan begins July 1, involving federal food stamp act funds of 9160,405. Grants were approved for counties including Cascade 7600 and Silver Bow 4500, with allocations to Chouteau, Deer Lodge, Fergus, Madison, and Yellowstone among others as the state shifts burden to federal aid.

Valley County Silver Bow Yellowstone Brandford Cas Mlewoula Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation Blandford Deer Lodge

Agricultural Act Signed by President and Funding Details

The legislation funds the Agriculture Department with about 1.106 billion for this fiscal year, including 100 million borrowing Power from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation, 125 million for rural transmission and rehabilitation, and 60 million for farm tenancy. Net year allocations fall from 1.499 billion to about 29 million after borrowing adjustments, with emphasis on erosion control and forest infrastructure. In other news from San Sebastian, US diplomats arrange evacuation for about 300 Americans from France as the occupation shifts.

Tha Department Reconstruction Lanee Corporation Agriculture Department Manan

Conventions Clash Over Hoover Nomination and Willkie Hopes

Amid chaotic convention intrigue, Hoover Trusts a strong antiwar plank while opponents push for a Dewey or Willkie surge. Delegates weigh Roosevelt criticism, defense pledges, and potential ballots as party factions jockey for the 1936 nomination.

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Britain anxious over disposition of French fleet

Britain frets over the fate of the French fleet as European tensions rise. Prime ministerial and diplomatic figures debate alliances and the impact on balance of power, with comments on Japan, Bordeaux, and France’s course amid upheaval.

Britain

Seattle man is low bidder on post office

Warrington June 18 U B amb Sheldon of Seattle submitted a low bid of 76826 for construction of a post office at Hamilton Mort the public works administration announced today Other bidders included Vinge and Jensen company Als Dertion Minn 4783950 and Na Bulltora inc Minneapolis 0G Mallann dx a 3 960 0 in Brasil Thee Argentina

Warrington U—Bamb Sheldon Seattle Hamilton Mort Public Works Administration Vinge and Jensen Company Als Dertion Minn Na+ Bulltora inc Minneapolis

Republicans Approve Platform Containing Defense Emphasis

The Republican platform committee reviews a plank backing strong national defense and prescribes military readiness while urging noninterference in European and Asian affairs. A Brooks proposal calls for vigorous defense and criticizes the Roosevelt administration.

Beck Landon Earlily Wayland Brooks Mitcols Thia Naw Deni Brooks Britain Natiova Roosevelt

Martins QF Bozeman Passes In Rosman

Rosman notes the death of Mrs Martin widow of B Marin who served as a Dastatate regent and honorary regent of the Montena DAR chapter. She was a benefactor to civic projects and funded a church indoor play building.

Italy gains small border area in France armistice terms

The armistice terms outline demilitarization of a French coastal belt from the Italian frontier to the Mediterranean. France surrenders its fleet and restricts forces across colonies and Europe. Italy and Germany supervise demobilization, with France to prevent citizens from leaving territory to fight Italy and to halt war-supply movements to Britain or others.

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State Methodists Open Sessions in This City Today

State Methodists begin sessions in the city with a morning holy communion at 10 and 11 o clock. Bishop Hammaker to speak at the executive session followed by committee work and a 6 o clock board of education banquet with Dr C L Cuffora presiding. Dr James Bratt Kenna to address at 8 o clock on Recovering God as part of a sermon series.

van de Mark Missionla Wul Presids James Bratt Kenna University Temple Fealtie, Wash

Tuberculosis Still First Death Gall Among Aboriginals

Denver reports that tuberculosis remains the leading cause of death among American Indians though control efforts show progress. Dr Ralph B Snavely of Bad Fren efeco notes population decline since 1492 and a current figure near 350,900 with growth around 1 percent yearly. Dr John J Sippy of Stockton named president elect. officers installed include Dr W P Shepard, Dr Roy L Gheere, and H B Foote.

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Japan to Proclaim East Asia Monroe Doctrine

Tokyo reports the Asahi newspaper states Japan will issue a sweeping pronouncement framing an Oriental Monroe doctrine. It warns all powers against interference in East Asian territories and asserts Japan's supreme authority over regional affairs.

Japan Tokyo Asahi East Asia

Italians Lose 50 Planes in Africa

London reports Italian air losses in Africa amounting to about fifty planes. British raiders claimed success in the ongoing African fighting as of tonight, with details appearing in page 30 of the edition.

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