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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1940

Page

6

British hope hinges on Russia and Balkans during war

The piece argues Russia pursues its imperial aims in its own way and Moscow pressures Romania to accept terms, while Germany and Italy focus on the Mediterranean and Britain fortifies against air attack. It warns that Balkan war risks could blunt Axis advantages, and Britain could gain if winter slows invasion until spring.

Yen Mors Berlin Rome Russia Moscow Rumania Germany Balkans Italy Mediterranean France Britain Germap and Hallam Humanis Bones of the Axle Brittain England Bar Rock Rugala Baltic Balkan

Britain Russia and Axis shift in looming war forecast

The article argues that Britain's defense and potential counterattack against the Axis depend on endurance through upcoming months. It discusses Russia’s moves in Romania and the Baltic, aiming to weaken Germany and Italy, bolster Britain, and influence German and Italian strategies as winter approaches.

Inquiries on Defense Goods Sales Posted by Official

Miles Rowney, undersecretary of the office of government reports, said he had received many inquiries from Montana individuals and firms about defense supplies. He listed officers in charge at purchases across corps and agencies, and advised interested parties to write to the listed officers or notify the Navy Purchasing Office in San Francisco for local procurements.

Miles Rowney Uunta Office of Government Reports Wald Montana Quadernater Corps E. Glaur Fort Mason San Francisco Ordnance Department We le Wilson Ate Corps John D. Corkils Boeing Aircraft Company Seattle Engineers Corps Navy Department Navy San

Indiana Democrats name Schricker as governor nominee

Indiana delegates choose Henry F. Schricker for governor and renominate U S Senator Sherman Minton at a lively state convention. They back a third Roosevelt term, endorse Paw McNutt for president, and set Indiana to deliver 28 national convention votes in Chicago.

Indienapolo Indiana Dieut Henry F. Schricker United States Sherman Minton New Dealer Roosevelt Paw ¥. McNutt Frank M. McHale McNutt

Bottles Exhibit Opens At Gopatrick Cabin Today

The West Park Gopatrick cabin hosts an afternoon display from 1 to 6 showing unusual old and new bottles. Committee members Mrs John L Matonay Mrs L F Ropes Mae C Burros Mrs W D McClatchey and Mrs Clara Kennett invite anyone with old bottles to contribute. Over 100 visitors have already toured the cabin this summer and the public is urged to call a committee member if interested.

Gopatrick Hotona West Park John L. Matonay L. F. Ropes Mae C. Burros W. D. McClatchey Clara Kennett

Move for Extension of Route to Canada

Western Air Express sought an extension of its Great Falls Montana to Lethbridge Canada route seek approval from the Civil Aeronautics Authority with May 10 1929 deadline. President William A Coulter said the 170 mile link would connect Trans Canada Air Lines and Yukon Southern forming a through Los Angeles to Alaska route. Plans also include extending from San Diego to Phoenix via El Centro and Yuma and linking Los Angeles to El Centro via Palm Springs.

Western Air Express Great Falls Montana Lethtridge Canada Atr Une Willam A. Coulter Civil Aeronautica Authority Lethbridge Trans-Canada Air Lines Yukon Ang Southern Los Angeles

Varina Ray Helena Resident Dies After Illness

Varina I Roy of 820 Bley onth avenia Helena resident for many years died yesterday after illness. Funeral services will be at 2 o clock Monday in the Opp and Conrad chapel by Rev C B Whittler. Burial will be in Fort Catvale cemetery. May was born in Nebraska daughter of Thomas and Sophis Ray came here as a child. Surviving are two sisters Miss Daley Key Mia Will H Clark of Helena three nieces Sophia Ray and Alles Predevick a nephew R A Darideen and a brother in law N N Davidson all of Spokane Wash and a niece Mrs W D Reymond of Sharldan.

Mins Varina I. Roy Bleyonth Avenia Helena Iongllneen Opp Conrad Chapel C. B. Whittler Warkal Forcatvale Mind May Nebraska Thomas and Sophis Ray Dhe Daley Key Mia Will H. Clark Helyna Sophia, Ray Alles Predevick R. A. Darideen N. N. Davidson Spokann, Wath W. D. Reymond Sharldan

Esther Hughey to Take Training Work

Esther W. Hughey of Helena Business College departs today for the Stenotyne Teoch training institute in Chicago to learn modern data presentation methods. She will bring the knowledge back to train students at the school this fall.

Mre Esther W. Hughey Helena Business College Stenotyne Teochara ‘Training Institute Chicago

Camp Ayers Improvement Project Approved for Federal Funding

Sen Burton Whasler announced federal allotment for Camp Ayers improvements including a kitchen mess hall latrines and baths totaling 7081 dollars. Gen John W Mahan, adjutant general of the Montana guard, said the WPA operated contract awaits Parker approval. On clear days the Washington Monument stands six miles away from Bhena dosh national park vantage points.

Burton J. Whasler John W. Mahan Montananatong Guard Camp Roy EB. Ayers Mahan Joseph =. Parker W.P.A Washington Monument Bhenandosh National Park

Grand Canyon weed uncov ered by a detachment

A Detachment of Coronado’s Army marching north toward Mexico uncovered weed near the Grand Canyon. The report notes sparse details and names no specific units or dates. The finding is described as incidental within the campaign movements.

Grand Canyon Moxleo Thad

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