Balkans Coup Hit Ties to Axis Allies
The Balkans crisis strikes a blow to Axis partners as Russia pivots against Romania and Hungary. German and Italian reactions vary, with Bucharest diplomats signaling surprise while Rome and Berlin appear caught off guard by Soviet moves. The shifting balance may alter near-term European strategy and jeopardize West Front gains.
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Humania
Berlin
Rome
Azterapitela
Germany
Russia
Ruemanis
Carol
Hitler
Bucharest
Rumania
Norcow
London
Parle
Poland
Balkans Upheaval Shapes German War Strategy
The draft notes a shifting balance as Russia looks to back a new order in Europe, threatening Balkan stability. It warns of Turkish belligerence and Soviet aims, with millions massed near Romania raising the risk of wider conflict. Britain seeks time to bolster defenses while Germany weighs avenues in the Balkans.
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Balkans
France
Garman
Hallan
Balkan
Germany
West
Italy
Alruggi
England
Rider
Muswoliai
Europe
Moscow
Moor
London
Axia
Balkane
Trelind Wolf
Berlin
Britain
Alio
Ford and Lindbergh Confer at Big Plant
Detroit June 28 Hanry Ford and Col Charles A Lindbergh conferred on airplates at the Ford office and the Miller was shown through the Ford engineering department where preliminary work toward possible Rolls Royce aviation engine production is under way. Rexham fined for drunken driving. judge Merry G Thekett imposed $100 penalty after police officer Karl Brown and Jim Williams nabbed Maxtrum Thursday night.
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Detroit
Hanry Ford
Charles A. Lidbergh
Ford
Ford Engineering Department
Aindbergh
Harl Rexham
South
Mali
Merry G Thekett
Sle
Fiag
Karl Brown
Jim Williams
Maxtrum
Seventeen Vessels Set to Bring Americans Home From War Europe
New York dispatch reports sixteen ships on high seas or en route to ports to repatriate nearly four thousand Americans stranded by Europe’s war. Government orders and neutral relief logic guide evacuations, with ships like the Washington sailing to bring home 1,500 to 3,000 from Galway while seeking to avoid submarine risk. The Manhattan awaits orders for another repatriation voyage, aiming for London and Lisbon to collect about 1,200 more Americans.
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New York
Big Tinera
Itte Freichters
High Seas
Europe
Soma
Washington
United States
Mediterranean
USBL
Hongkong
Galeway
Ireland
Gove
Dr Martin Gilmore Visits Portland Briefly
Dr. Martin Gilmore of Portland stopped in town for a short visit while en route to Portland. A graduate of Carroll College he completed medical studies at St. Louis University and currently serves as a physician at St. Vincent's Hospital in Portland.
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DR. Martin. Gilmore
Martin Gilmore
Portland
Jore
Levening
Dutte
Gilmore
Carroll College
St. Lowla Maiverosity
St. Vincent's Hospita
Personal notices from Billings and nearby towns
Names of residents and guests at local hotels and venues, including G N Handel, F B Bennett, M C Falkner, Vic Owen, A W Dskwan, and M rs D W C Ranmedy, with mentions of regional places like Harvey, Placer, and Roseman. A note on Northern Pacific travel and a final line about ducks killed by polluting lead notes.
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G. N. Handel
Billings
He Harvay
Veteran Pastors Honored by Methodist Group
A banquet at St Pauls social hall honored veteran pastors as members of the Order of Caleb for 30 plus years. Nearly 200 delegates attended the Methodist Conference session in enrollment and talks covered personal power and ideals. News noted new officers, district lay leaders, and a rise in World Service benevolences with 18 210 Montana Methodist members.
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St. Paul's Church
Nenolot Piecact
Order of Caleb
Caleb
Fort Benton
Roner
W. J. von Orade
Montana
Van
Harry Chapper
Laure
Philo Haynes
C. E. Cunningham
George Reid
J. A. Martin
Hammater
Deoyver
St Paul's Federation_ Lack
Jamen Bratt Kenna
Senttio
Anil Apoka
Ar, Reevon of
Hutte
Seasion
Ralph Lodge
Helene
Yellowstopl
Palmier Johnson
Greatells
Glacier Park
Gordon Reynolda
Missoula
Tom Sanford
Kollapellarea
Howerd Harmen
Dutton
Morgan
Hayre
Dans
Whven
Thelrans
Nital Yuncham
Mia
Willin Thurow
Three Forks
John Mayee
Polton
Reuben Mutton
Livingston
Watler B .Apaulding
Borman
L Ccha
Elena
FP. T. Spencer
Butte
John Meeke
Dillon the Hey
Miles City
Coniference
World Service
Hey
Fred C. Fulfort
Stmilatician
Methodist
Summers Brake Loses To Federal Building In A Run Battle
Federal Building came from behind to beat Summers Brake 12 to 7 in an A game on Carrel diamond. Federal struck early, added a three run homer by Roos in the third, while Summers Brake managed only one run until late. Errors and hits fueled the Federals’ rally as both teams traded blows through seven innings.
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Federal Building
Pio
Summam Brake
Roos
Federata
Jontasn
Balertea
Kobus
Kracher
Kahls
McGartick
De Gaulle Touted Leader Of Free French In Britain
London dispatch reports Charles de Gaulle praised as leader of all Free French by British government while a diplomatic critic warned not to overstate Britain Potala ties. The note quotes praise for de Gaulle but cautions relations with Petain era leadership remain unaltered. Also mentions a grass fire on Eleventh Avenue near the old Intermountain College.
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London
Charles de Gaulle
Germany
Preas Association
Britain
Eleventh Avenue
Intermountain College
Helena Active Club sent delegates to international meet
Three official delegates plus several members represented the Helena Active Club at the International Meet held at Many Glacier Hotel in Glacier National Park. Presidents and other officers attended as programming and elections were noted, with Ed March to assume district governor duties.
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Neyreat
Elena
Ofuv Aye
Actly
International
Glaciera Hotel
Glacier National Park
Yeatertiny
Delopates
Jaygynden
Hel Mora
Qohley Searles
Tommy Everatt
Paul Keller
Charlie Tonalck
Tvl
Shoity
Alate Wehway Department International
Ed Mareh
EW la- Yell
Anaconda
Former Helena Man Named Official of Eastern Airfield
Word was received yesterday that 3. Howard Firebaugh, a well known former Helena resident, is named an assistant manager of the Dayton to Cincinnati airfield system. Firebaugh recently left Helena about two years ago for Alameda and Salt Lake City and will relocate to Cincinnati on July 1 to assume new duties.
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Howard Firebaugh
Helene
Salt Lake City
Cincinnati
Firebaugh P
Helena Orphans To Be Girgis Guests
An event in Helena invites the Orphans to be guests of Girgis. Velena orphans will be escorted at Boerock this afternoon by Harold Joyea post No. 1116, Veterans of Foreign Wars, with assistance from the post auxiliary at the American United Shows.
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Helena
Girgis
Velena Orphany
Boerock
Harold Joyea
New Tax Act Uplifts Cigarette Prices and Inventory Rules
The Internal Revenue Bureau outlines the July 1 1940 cigarette tax rise under the new statute. A floor tax applies to all cigarettes sold to wholesalers and retailers, with inventory urged by June 29. Reports and forms will be distributed soon for official stock tallies and remittance due by August 1 1940.
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Internal Revenue Bureau
Lewis Panwall
Internal Revenue
Anas
Aedb
Altere
Offis
Eschdeuley
Helens
Band
Pennett
Erick
Penwell
Helena Dowlerg
nUrvep
Funeral services for Mrs Varna Ney Helena resident
Funeral services for Mrs Varna Ney a long time Helena resident who died Thursday will be held at 2 oclock today in the Opp and Conrad chapel by Rev L Huke. Burial will be in Forestvale cemetery. Also services at 10 30 this morning in the Opp and Conrad chapel for Frank E Smith 64 a well known Helena resident of 50 years who died Thursday. Burial will be in Forestvale cemetery.
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Varna ‘Ney
Helena
Conrad
Jim the Opp
Conrad Chanet
L. C. Hicks
Frank E. ‘Smith
Helena Ret Dent
Thorsday
Forestvale
Light Helena quake rattles city before 11 o clock
A minor earthquake was reported in Helena just before eleven with a brief tremor lasting about one second. Several residents felt the shake while others did not, and officials noted limited impact and no major damage.
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Helena
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