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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1940

Page

3

Nazi cannon report hints at European and Canadian impacts

Wartime dispatches note fears that seizure of Bess eredia ty Rusa could alter European contact with Canadian lands. Reports say British air raids target Germany and the Dutch and Belgian coasts while German-held areas face bombardment. A White Book accuses Allies of preparing to extend the war before the May invasion.

Besseredia Ty Rusa Rumania Spaniah Germany Belsian Englan Dnb den Helder Autia Europe Foreign Office Britain Netherlands Ruhr

Red troops advance in Bessarabia and Bucovina

Russian forces advance on the Hungarian frontier pressuring Romania over Transylvania while Hungarian and German officials align to defend existing borders. Romania mobilizes after Soviet moves into Bessarabia and northern Bucovina, with German aid pledged to press for original territorial demands.

Benearabia Carol Bonides Atorf Budapeat Transylvania Rumania Cernaud Dorohio Moldavia Berlin Moscow Budapest Hungary Bucharest Aun Har Red Germany Tussia Bessarabia Bucovina Ment Ultimaum

Wool market in Boston shows gradual subsidence

The Boston wool market trends report a week of gradual subsidence with prices largely unchanged on the Cooler street and lower in the Fat West. Buyers await government contracts as South American stock and European sales shift on a competitive basis.

Boston Gom- Dierdial Bulletin Bummer Street New Mexico Midwest Montana

Tree Sitting Girl Returns To Foster Mother

Des Moines Iowa June 28 Deputy sheriffs reported today they captured a 12 year old girl who had wed in the open for three days and nights in defiance of her foster mother. She was found yesterday in an apple tree in an orchard behind her family home. A conference at the house led to an agreement that the girl would return to make her home with her mother.

Des Moines Iowa Sharifty

Roosevelt Grants All Defense Purchasing Supervision Powers

The proclamation by President Roosevelt centralizes control over shipping and defense logistics. A new office of merchant ship movements will be run by Assistant Secretary Herbert Gestyn to guard against sabotage and regulate cargo handling, with port captains enforcing rules and power to search vessels and crews.

Roosevelt Treasury Herbert Gestyn Marbors Morgenthau Gay Tim Mable IL Nelson Sears, Roebuck and, Company

Germany promises Latins better deal in new European order

A Garden broadcast reported by CB-8 claimed Germany would grant South American nations a stronger economic role if they kept a positive attitude. It also said rumors of Nazi influence in South America were part of a Zionist-propaganda effort and armament makers seeking campaigns.

New York CB-8 New Order Europe South America Uruguay Pro- Brith Dlementa

Compulsory Training Ideas Echo German System

The president proposes compulsory government service for American youth, drawing on Germany’s labor camps and youth programs. It contrasts German Youth Labor Service with US CCC efforts, noting conscription for labor, military indoctrination, and post six month schooling, amid broader European trends and divergent models.

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Four Firms Bid On High School Expansion Project

The school board reports four firms bid on a major high school expansion including a 170-foot addition to the east end and a 150-foot addition to the west. The project, financed by prior approved funds, may allocate work to NYA if needed. Construction aimed to start soon and finish before September when school opens.

Patrolman Slagle Dismissed by State Patrol

Capt. W. T. Harwood of the state highway patrol announced that Patrolman Frank Slagle of Torring has been dismissed. The decision was reported from Choysing Wye on June 25 by AF. Further details were not released.

Choysing Wye W. T. Harwood State Highway Patrol Frank Slagle Torring

Period of Danger on Highways 15 Near Now

Chicago reports a period of danger on highways 15 as National Safety Council warns drivers and pedestrians to exercise extra care during vacation travel. Motor vehicle fatalities for the first five months of 1946 reached 11,600, up from the previous year, with 2,810 deaths in May alone. Also noted is a marriage license application by Virgil Ehlert of Cut Bask and Le Howse Byall of Booksve.

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Lincoln volunteers blood drive organized by Kaighia

In Lincoln Nebraska on June 1 9 AP reports Pitty Lincoln Kaighia of Colgibus organized a volunteer blood drive today. The effort aims to recruit professional donors and double the number of blood supplies for local needs.

Dorors Lincoln Neb Pitty Lincoln Kaighia

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