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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1940

Page

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Ayers Hag Establishes Third Consecutive Budget Balance

Wolf Point Montana Governor Roy Ayers announced that Montana's state budget has balanced for the third consecutive fiscal year producing an all time cash balance in the general fund. He noted the fiscal year ends June 30 and June 29 is the last business day. The governor cited auditor William Hosking confirming the record balance and praised living within the state income. Continued on Page 4.

Wolf Point Montana Roy EB. Ayers Ayers William Hosking Hosking

German Raids on England Inflict Some Casualties

London reports German air raids early today caused several casualties and heavy damage in the midlands industrial area while southwest Wegland saw minor material damage and no casualties. A government communique said enemy crossed the coast and mines are to action. Submarine Grampus was ordered overboard and presumed lost.

London Thy

Balkan Officials Confer With Axis

German, Italian, Romanian, Bulgarian, Yugoslav and Hungarian representatives held a conference in recent events, discussing transport and train matters. The session followed by radio broadcasts indicating officials from multiple Axis-aligned nations met amid unfolding developments.

Lemion Ital Tacnet Fions

Russia says parachute corps used in occupation of Bessarabia and surrounding areas

Moscow reports Soviet parachute troops carried out yesterday's occupation in Bessarabia and parts of northern Rumania region. Tass cites rapid advances capturing Bolgrad Storoghinets and Gertz stations Navoschen and Lipknoy near the Prot river, with distance markers from Mogilev Podolsky to Kishiney.

Moscow Rumania Tass Bolgrad Bessarabia Sie Pit Danule Lycra

Chairman Of Republicans Picked Later

Philadelphia June 29 The Republican National convention rear guard clashed over naming a national party chairman. A sub committee was appointed to confer with Wendell Willkie and decide the candidate. Influences favored continuing John D. M. Hampton with Willkie’s apparent support. The opposition remained.

Philadelphia Wendell Willkie John D. M. Hiumpton Willie

Wendell Wilde group backs presidential ticket in Iselean Independent

Interletures of Wendell Wilde repiblian group for president are listed on page 14 of The Iselean Independent. Alf M Tugne fon 936 presidential nominee at Cleveland four years ago opposed Hamilton as his campaign manager. Hamilton called the committee creation natural amid rapid party shifts. Willkie would gain a chance to shape plans, with current committee staff staying on. Willkie left the city without revealing his choices. Continued on Page 16.

Wendell Wilde Alf M. Tugne Fon Cleveland Hamilton Winkle

U S WILL END FISCAL YEAR IN DEFICIT NEAR FOUR BILLION

Washington reports that the government will finish the fiscal year with a near four billion dollar deficit due to record spending and ongoing defense programs. Expenditures are running higher than revenue, with projected deficits around 2.8 to 2.9 billion if current figures hold. The treasury expects further outlays from potential rearmament programs, while revenues from government corporations may trim the gap.

U. S Washington Ehabkike Ap Eno Tonerrey Stuart Ieaving & Waffelt Fm Peacetima Ict Jifives Trenshvy Atticinla

Lady Mosley Arrested in Latest Fifth Column Drive

Londen June 29. Scotland Ford reports Lady Mosley, wife of imprisoned British fascist leader Sir Oswald Mosley, arrested at Sudley Farm Denham near London. The prewar social figure linked to Nazi sympathy and British Union activities, with ties to Germany through visits and a controversial Nazi salute, faces detainment amid wartime security actions.

Lady Mosley Londen Scotland Ford Adolf Sitler Britain Eng Rzance Monley Donald Mosley Nan Aurora Fuahrer Nazi Germany Moxley Nerendale Valkyrie Preeman-Nutford England Germany Sfetara Tililer Tay Morey Marlowa Merridga

Roosevelt signs foreigner registration act for safety

President Roosevelt signed legislation requiring registration and fingerprinting of all foreigners in the United States to counter Fifth Column activity. He stressed the measure does not target loyal aliens and urged citizen and noncitizen cooperation, warning against harassment of any loyal aliens. The article notes continued coverage on page 4.

Washington Roosevelt United Beaty Congress Fors Tank Corps Addiiion

Parisians Clash With Nazis Over Occupation Rules

Parisians faced tension with German Italian forces as protests and clashes erupted over occupation policies. Reports describe damaging incidents and a censored public response, including a proclaimed cessation of hostility order amid wartime control. The chaotic exchanges reflected growing resistance to occupation when civilians faced new directives.

Paria Bertini Franca

Italian Air Marshal Dies as Plane Shot Down Over Libya

Rome reports Marshal Malo Bulho and nine others killed when their plane was shot down by British aircraft near Tobruk Libya. The list includes Tripoli general and relatives of notable Italians. Five crew and five passengers died as Mussolini ordered national mourning and fascist headquarters suspended broadcasts briefly after the tragedy.

Rome Malo Bulho Tobruks Libya Ylelina Mohn Coven Tripoli Wiliter Balha Nownpapay Gorriera Tadane Aalin Signer Warrars Aml Glout Florio Ginn broQyer-iujaw Trini Mussolini Sirmun Italy Hom

Methodists End Conference in Helena Tonight

The Montana Methodist conference concludes a ten day session in Helena with appointments to be announced by Bishop W. Maminker of Denver. The morning opens at 9 30 with conference inaintst presided by W. P. Jinnett and Rev. Mary Chanpell. Bishop Maminker to deliver the morning sermon at 10 30 and an ordination service follows at 2.

Methodists Church Xession Panetora Thatate Fammaker Denver Ater Tha Oy W. P. Jinnett Nev Chanpell Mam~ Minker

80 Year Old Sport Model Hermit Seeks Wife

An elderly recluse from Lovens searches for a wife after decades alone. He outlines his unusual plea, including living in the woods and needing support from government commodities. A potential match voices cautious curiosity and sends photos and letters.

Hermit Omuia Jutta Pete Brerrit Hermilim Ycarold Loven Myrtle Masoi Pete Pato Myre

Unclear unrest in French Morocco amid war talks

Report from Tangier reviews a troubled French Morocco with paralyzed commerce and restless locals. Officials claim northern Africa fully submitted to the French government, while doubts remain about loyalties of five ports and allied warships patrols.

Madrid Morocco Tangier Gibraltar Northern Africa Dromber-Marahad Menri Potatn Flves Alazanditn Mediterranean Defire Tanger

Seizure of Nazi Goods by Soviet Stirs Tension

June 29 report says Soviet seizure of German owned materials in Bessarabia risks worsening Germany Soviet Union relations. At Chilia harbor the Dunarex grain cargo was seized. in Baltzi freight cars loaded with sugar were halted after territory ceded to Russia. Germany and Hungary threaten aid to Romania if Soviet troops advance further.

Buchacres Bessarabia Germany Soviet Union Chilia Harbor Danube Dunarex Baltzi Besarabia Russia Haly Rumania Carol

Chamberlain Now Urged to Quit Cabinet

In a parliamentary development Lord Salisbury and Lord Tilton urged Neville Chamberlain to resign from the cabinet amid calls from opposition leaders that his leadership threatens the government. The debate centered on the need for new direction after weeks of mounting criticism.

Chamberlain

Helena Doctor Named Vice President N P Surgeons Assoc

Spokane dispatch reports Dr. G M Wilkunson of Grand Forks North Dakota elected president of the Northern Plains Surgeons Association at its 17th annual meeting. The group invited to meet with the Minnesota State Medical Association in St Paul in 1942. Wheeler Spokane named first vice president and Dr B W Rimer Breckenridge Minnesota second vice president with Hr T Mawking Helena Montana third vice president and Dr Roecos GC Webb Minneapolis secretary treasurer.

Spokane Wash G. M. Wilkunson Grand Forks N. D Northern Railway Mian Ly Mawking Helena Mont Roecos GC. Webb Minneapolis Secretory-Tressurer

Torpedo Report Stirs Shipping Circles

A confusing torpedoing report about the steamship Edgehill/Mentifying, picked up by Mackay radio from an American expert, remained unconfirmed. London and Washington sources offered no official details as the vessel’s true identity and status could not be verified.

New York Holzehill Lloyd's Resister London Washinpglen Messale Mackay Maer Edgehill British Isles Agithnora

Axis Intervene Said by Rome Report

New York dispatch reports Arlils a radio quoted Rome saying Germany and Italy will intervene to resolve the Danubian problem as they did in Czechoslovakia. The Birds station aired the NBC broadcast linking the claim to the Italian capital.

New York Arlilsa Radio Germany Italy Czechoslovakia NBC

Japan Sees War as Opportunity for Empire Gain

A group of leading Japanese army men at a conference voiced views that war could yield a dominant Asia for Japan. They called for a strong stance and a new order while denouncing continued cooperation with powers like the United States and Britain. Observers note military leaders were disappointed by Arita's call for spheres of influence and warned rumors of avoiding relations with the U S and Britain could spark greater friction.

Tokyo Tino Europa Sus Japan Niehl Nicht Empira Kovels Minnister Waehho AriGe Donavar Arita United States Great Britain Britain Ison

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