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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1940

Page

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United States Began Negotiations for Rubber and Tin

Washington reports federal official Jesse H. Jones started negotiating for large rubber and tin supplies for national defense. The move followed Roosevelt signing a law expanding Reconstruction Finance Corporation powers. Jones also said talks were under way with the International Rubber Regulating Committee as defense needs prompt purchases. A $20,000,000 loan aided South American purchasing power.

Washington Jesse H. Jones Roosevelt Reconstruction Finance Corporation United States Orient South America Roosevalt Reconstruction Finance Corperation Data H. Jones International Rubber Regulating Committee

Large Blaze Menaces South Fork Forest in Montana

A major forest fire driven by high winds scorched over 210 acres of heavy timber in the Flathead National Forest near Coram Montana. A 42 man firefighting crew battled to corral the blaze as it moved toward virgin Amber stands in the remote South Fork area. The Missoula regional forester requested additional equipment and personnel. The South Fork primitive area, famed for big game like deer elk and bear, faces renewed danger from the fire.

Kallepell Finthead National Forest Coram Mont South Fork Flathead River Foreat Missoula Montana

Berlin says British peace feeler reported

Berlin reports a German radio commentator says Britain is seeking peace terms with the Axis and that Germany will not comment on the radio source. The broadcaster asserts England is attempting to reopen communications and notes any official statement would come from an authorized spokesman.

Berlin England

Audacious British raid against German coastal positions

London reports a bold British foray along the German held continental coast. Heavily armed troops with fleet and royal air force support stormed positions landing at undisclosed points and returning with useful information. Further raids may follow as observers note no surprise about the operation.

London Britain England Fleet Royal Air Force Rade Gald Belgium Zesblugge Hayls

Nazis Predict England’s Destruction Grow More Vicious

Berlin reports the German press forecasts a counter blow against Britain far stronger than nightly air raids. DN and official agencies cite British losses of 371 bombs killed 118 and 41 wounded on June 20, claiming British air defense shows nervousness. Hitler, visiting Paris tomb of Napoleon, is linked to the plan as Germany readies a final assault.

Berlin Germany Britain England DNB Adolf Uwller Napoleon Aiight Brown

Wheeler Reports Canadian Airline Extension Remote

Senator Wheeler says expansion of Montana to Canada air service is remote due to Canadian complications. He relays that the Civil Aeronautics Authority cannot act now on extensions from Great Falls to Lethbridge, promising action as soon as possible. Local leaders had urged an early decision.

Buite J. Wheeler Mont Buite Chamber of Commerce Serview Montana Canada Butts Great Falls Propotala Civil Aeronautics Authority Lathbridge Wheeler CAA

All Time High in State Land Rentals Reported

Mrs. Nanita Sherlock, state land board commissioner, said rentals from land leases hit a record 185000 during the period starting with the 1239 harvest. A long term 10 year leasing program, effective February 1928, boosted crops and land development. The change increased revenue from crop shares and supported fencing, water development, and conservation efforts.

Nanita BD Sherlock Land Board Tate Lesen Stockman

D A V Head Feted At Dinner Here

Lewin J Murphy of South Bend Indiana national romancer of the Disabled American Veterans addressed a capacity crowd at a banquet at Iiddy's Drive In cafe where he was honored. His address The DAV A Where Has It Been and Where Is It Going packed with information about the organization. He reviewed the history of the DAV from its Detroit origin in June 1921 and offered a sketch.

Lewin J. Murphy South Bend Ind Disabled American Veterans D.a.v.'s Aux- Mary Iiddy Dav.a Murphy The D.A.V Detroit

Rumanian Air Service Ends After Clash

Bucharest reports end of all capital to Cerimuth air service following clashes with a Russian plane. Four Tusujan aircraft were fired on near Cernauts. one shot down, bombs dropped on a village. Foreign minister Lav rentieff seeks stronger vo tations, two tentative dates postponed. (Continued on Page 12)

Bucharest Sun Cerimuth Dnsay Gene Ila Alta Hexxirahlan Jeltica Revie Plang Cernauts Saylat Lavrentieff Rilgaria Huechargsh Morsow Nelally Ruddan Mandarhat

Russian Workers Must Boost Hours

Stalin instructed workers to extend daily hours and increase weekly days to boost metal planes tanks and guns production. He warned of consequences for quitting without permission, emphasizing wartime needs and tougher labor discipline.

Monecow Stalin Thursia Griaon

Axis plot to convert France to Axis control and theory

A distorted account discusses France stepping away from democracy under German and Italian armistice terms. It claims Paris will be wooed or coerced into an Axis aligned order, warning of a broader spread of totalitarian gospel and critique of Britain over France’s surrender and naval surrender pledges.

France Europe Herlin

Britain Extends Blockade to France

New York reports on June 27 that Britain has broadened its blockade to include France. Ships to and from French ports cannot be searched or boarded, per a Turkish radio note heard by NBC. The broadcast claims German occupiers reach toward the Sino border and that ships leaving Spain or Portugal face interception under naval contraband rules.

London Britain New York Great Britain France N.B.C Syantoh Bodts Usval

Britain Hailed as French Fleet Heads to Africa

Fragmented dispatch reports a large French fleet moving toward North Africa to aid the defense of French Morocco and Algeria. Claims of air battles plus scattered confirmations across Gibraltar and nearby waters indicate French naval and air units preparing to “fight it out” despite a Bordeaux government surrender.

London Jung P—Reltona Gloeuliar Unila Perhapa Porte Tharida Moutenatary Heotland Scotland Bordeaux Warana Ganokal Nogues Moiterranean Romiah Agurens Xisedran Gibiratas Natve Ceablanga Algiers Pyreach

Japan to put Indo-China stance to Hitler

Tokyo reports Japan will seek Hitler's view on Indo-China policy. Naosuke Sato, the Tokyo envoy, will discuss Oriental holdings with Mussolini and von Ribbentrop if needed. Officials say Sato has not been given binding instructions and may relay Japan's position through Nazi channels if necessary.

Japan Hitler Tokyo Jinman France Great Britain Netherlands Adalt Miter Mussolini Italy Sato

Wilkie Getting Mixed Reactions at Republican Convention

At the Philadelphia convention Wendell Willkie drew mixed applause and boos as delegates heard his name amid a crowd waving banners and campaign placards. Speeches favored peace and preparedness while Dewey Taft and Gannett names were also met with strong demonstrations.

Philadephia Wendell Wilkie Willkie Thomas 5 Dewey Frank E. Gannett Robert A. Taft Crief Gannett Deweyltes Charles Hallack House of Representatives Indiana Halleck Connecticut Afola Rhode Island Delaware Virginia California Maryland West Virgiats Monteva Minohards New Jersey Warahington

Program Today Philadelphia June 2046 Convention Notes

The program for Thursday at the Republican National Convention lists opening activities, prayer, and nominations for president and vice president. The text notes uncertainty about whether a presidential nomination requires roll call and if the convention may extend beyond Friday.

Philadelphia Ani Hallotay

Platform of Republicans Wins Assent

Philadelphia June 28 The Republican platform denounces the Roosevelt administration and declares preparedness and power necessary for America. It accuses the New Deal of sedition in our unprepared state and warns against amending the constitution to allow a president beyond two terms. The piece notes continued controversy and omits further details.

Philadelphia Andomn Republic Ahlanening & Campaign Slaran America Republian Hooseevelt Ahayanil Congress Washington United States

French Ambassador to London Resigns

The French ambassador to London Charlns Corbin reportedly asked for re-migration to the Bardean government of Marshal Hane Philippe and that the request was accepted. The fragmentary notice notes Corbin’s resignation from the post in London.

London Tandon Charlns Corbin Marshal Hane Philippe Fotain

Arrest of Former Premier Daladier Reported Ordered Arrest

An unconfirmed report from Caxac binnea in French Miararra states former French premier Tiburrt Tabre dler was ordered arrested. The note claims Daladier arrived at Cusatlaien to meet General Nugnes, high commissioner of Marur, who allegedly issued the order to detain him immediately.

Mary Scott Menda Amherst Amberst Sun Carter Glass Virginia Ginan Wita Daladier Cibraltar Caxacbinnea Miararra Tony Tiburrt Tabredler France Nugnes Marur

Hardin Man Kills Woman in Tavern Then Slays Self

Marie Sucland, 44, was shot and killed in a Hardin tavern by Mike Blackie Luka, 47, who then killed himself. A bartender reported a scuffle with a labor organizer named Hale. a second shooter wounded a man in Gillette before Luka's self-inflicted gunshot. Brown, mentioned in the report, survived.

Hardin Self Dune Marie Sucland Mike Blackie) Luka William Crooks Brooke Hale Una Butte Seelind Ner Robbine Billings Marco Thatiet Gillette Wyo Ahorn Shearer Brown Saran Halco

English Down Two German Bombers

London June 27 two German bombers were shot down by British fighters during the night over Great Britain the air ministry announced today.

London Great Britain Air Ministry

Two Montana Ranchers Take Own Lives In Rural Dark

In central Montana, two ranchers died by suicide in separate incidents. Inti Hater, 47, and Rusty Bennittle, a prominent Wilger rancher, were found after self-inflicted gunshot wounds at or near their homes. Worries over the war and domestic strains were noted as possible causes.

Central Montana Tewistava Jung Indav Inti Hater Rhial Qurnihg Manglas Dyother Dab Harald Hedley Lewistoun Hodson Utena Rusty Robart Bennittle Vt Wilger Hifles

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