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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1940

Page

6

Senator Wheeler urges anti war men for opponent nomination

Senator Wheeler of Montana urged both major parties to nominate presidential candidates with records showing independence from big finance and international bankers. He criticized the New York based propaganda urging intervention and said the nation should be prepared to defend its shores while opposing entering the European conflict. He opposed President Roosevelt's choice of Henry L. Stimson as secretary of war and Frank Knox as secretary of the navy.

Washington Wheeler Mont New York Bate William Allen White Lam Henry L. Stimgon Frank Knox

Pepper Box Triumphs Over Mcaffick's 7 10

The Pepper Box defeated Mcaffick's 7 to 6 in a baseball game last night. Pitcher McMekin struck out 19 while Pat Dowd earned five strikeouts for Pepper Box. McGaffick's lineup featured Hooper and McGaffick, with Dowd and McMekin delivering strong performances.

Abcoat Mek Pat Dowd Hooper McMekin McGaffick Dowd

U S Starts Purchase of Tin Rubber Frames War Aid

The Export-Import Bank arranged a large loan to finance industrial and transport material purchases in the United States for Argentina to ease wartime supply dislocations. Reports say Argentina sought the loan after war disruptions cut European sources. A U S warship mission to South America accompanied by naval officials signals ongoing Pacific to Atlantic ports visits.

Argen Joan Pres Naz! Agente Argentina Uruguay United States Warshiy South America Lewis Compton Navy Phoenix Pacific Valparaiso Chile Wichita Quincy O'Brien Montevideo Vungrese Wilb Jones Sir John Hay London International Rubber Commuittee Hay East Indies Netherlands East Indiea Europe

British Raid Reportedly Expands Across European Front

The ministry of information described coast landings and contact with German troops alongside claims of no British casualties. Reuters and the British Press Association offered differing views, noting aggressive action and harbor damage from the English Channel shores as part of a broad offensive. France's Charles de Gaulle announced a fighting region with fleet support, while Turkey and France outlined new defense coordination. Berlin denied British coastward attempts as poorly managed naval activity near the German held French coast.

Ministry of Information British Press Association Reuterk England Germany Legion Charles de Gaulle Exchange Turkey Troq Traq Syria Britain Ankara L. A. Amery India Commons Europe Mediterranean Berlin Thureday Englich Channel DNB Nnne

Land Department Sets Record in Rentals of Grazing Lands

The Land Department reports a record in grazing rentals over the past two years. By June 30, 1938, 2,961,876 acres yielded $163,895 annually. By May 15, 1940, 3,040,141 acres under grazing leases produced $200,564.26 yearly, offsetting prior 64 percent cuts.

Sherlock Montana Lees Llaxon

Nazis claim England will be destroyed in new phase of war

The German high command asserts Britain will be crushed as air raids hit central England and northern Germany. Reports say airports and airplane factories in central England were bombed, with attacks on Bellingham and other munitions centers. Three armed merchant ships torpedoed near Ireland, and a German airbase at Stavanger, Norway, claims two bombers shot down. A new decree makes public gathering venues lockless to improve safety.

Bittetower England Bellingham jBtukaa Ern Dienst Am Deutschland High Command Glo Germany Ireland Saranac Bayonne France Stavanger Norway

Rumanians End Air Service After Clash Across Dniester

Rumanian officials deny reports of infantry clashes across the Dniester as Soviet and Rumanian authorities refuse to confirm. The disputed region of Bessarabia, once part of Romania, has seen mounting tension after World War I and a shifting balance of power. Ion Mihailache, ally of Jiu Mantu, resigns royal councilor post amid internal unity policy in a shifting Romanian political scene as Trademade replacement of Germany in the world toy market noted.

Bessarabian Dniester Rumania Rusaia Devsarabttz Yaar Moscow

Langer Wins GOP Nod in North Dakota Senate Primary

Fargo North Dakota June 26 William Langer former North Dakota governor won the Republican nomination for U S senator over incumbent Lynn J Frazier and State Senator Thomas Whelan with 61217 votes to 42823 and 38061 in 1882 of 2257 precincts counted He will face Democrat Charles Voert Fargo in the fall general election and North Dakota has not elected a Democratic senator.

Langer Charles Voret Fot Fargo Danoleratie North Dakota

Axis HAG Plot on France From Axis Perspective Reveals Control Aims

The text discusses Axis plans to convert France into a non belligerent ally, keeping naval and colonial assets while French troops are interned. It suggests propaganda will aim to keep France under heavy Axis influence, with French public opinion shaped at home. It notes possible use of French military assets to aid Britain, but portrays a trend toward reducing France’s global power rather than destroying it.

France Ule Britain Ite Axia

France Surrenders and Axis Gains Threaten Western Allies

The text reflects on France's capitulation under German Italian terms, warning of French passivity in the war against England. It notes the armistice preamble read to the French leader and the implications for France's fleet colonies, with fear London senses disintegration of French democracy and full Axis control pending further acts.

Hitler Muassoros Aritha France London Procerble England

War Era Plywood Factory Wall Panel Construction

Fragmentary notes describe plywood production linked to wartime needs. Mentions a wall panel with dimensions and a reference to German Reich wrongdoing, but details are unclear and largely procedural. No clear event date or names emerge from the readable text.

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