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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1940

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Axis powers forge Africa Monroe doctrine in talks

Berlin reports that a new Monroe doctrine for Africa is being shaped by Axis leaders in talks between Joachim von Ribbentrop and Benito Mussolini. Rome sources say the Fremdenblatt article links German and Italian aims to expel Britain from Africa and continental Europe, with closer ties to the United States after its Caribbean base acquisitions.

Berlin Africa Joachim von Ribbentrop Mussolini Rome Ham- Wiger Fremdenblatt Palaonia Great Britain Europe Caribbean Wremdenblatt United States Fromdanhlatt Washington

British Airmen Ambush 200 Nazi Planes in Clouds

British airmen clashed with a German squadron of about 200 planes above the English Channel. The engagement, described as the day’s greatest air defense effort for London, ended with more British planes shot down than German losses, though the British claimed several German aircraft were downed and the Germans retreated toward France.

Tondon London France English Channel High Command

Daylong 4-H Achievement Day Opens at State Fairgrounds

Lewis and Clark county hosts a full day of 4-H activities for boys and girls at the state fairgrounds with 125 entrants. Judging begins at 8 am, followed by sports events in the afternoon and a Banquet at the Placer hotel in the evening. Sponsors include the 41 council of Lents Clark county and Telcha Ktwants club. Judging finishes by noon, and a bake sale auction will sell many exhibits.

Lewis and Clark County State Fairgrounds Fairgrounds Placer Hotel Vamt Council of Lents Clark County Telcha Ktwants Club Tadaya Auc Hon Helen Allen Missoula

Nazis Say France May Declare War Broadcast Claim

New York reports a German wireless broadcast picked up by NBC claimed French foreign minister Paul Baudouin warned Britain France would declare war if six warships passed through Gibraltar were bombed or molested. London reports air raid casualties last night were lighter than on previous nights.

New York NBC Paul Baudouin Fraves Britain Gibraltar London

Dutchman One Man Air Force Wreaks Vengeance on Nazis

A Dutch flyer, Koens D Parmentier, former Royal Dutch Airlines chief pilot, operates as a lone avenger against German targets in Europe. After losing his family in Rotterdam during the Nazi offensive, he conducts nightly raids from England, directing strikes on Rotterdam The Hague and Amsterdam area. Rumors place a $10,000 bounty on his head.

New York Low Countries Hague Amater Wach Netherlands Rotterdam Royal Dutch Allines Parmentier Atcepe d. Ife England Royal Air Force

Maritime body to sell 25 ships soon

Washington reports the Maritime Commission plans to offer 25 laid up merchant vessels for sale to the highest bidder. The sale aims to unload 26 cargo ships from a Florida fleet, with no restrictions cited, potentially affecting British government actions.

Maritime Body Washington Maritime Commission Saia Fla

Kidnapping Shocks Bay Area as Count’s Son Is Taken

A brown haired 5 year old child of the Count and Countess de Tristan was abducted near their Hillsborough home. Police and family officials, including Loving Cates of the Phelps Hodge Corp, urged reporters and authorities to withdraw to allow ransom talks after the family said they would pay a $100,000 demand. The boy, guarded at his nurse’s side, prompted a broad search as negotiators sought to satisfy the kidnapper’s requests.

Halisborough Calif Marc de Tristan Tha Kd Naper Ead Cates Phelps Hodge Corp Aftiecis Ers CM Hirschey Wisbrough Po Mee Young Mere Was Hia Nurke Middle Agra Mary Foley

Roosevelt says free elections curb dictatorship in Philadelphia

President Roosevelt urged students and alumni at the University of Pennsylvania that no man should withdraw from society’s problems. Speaking at Convention Hall amid defense program displays, he tied the moment to the nation’s 200th anniversary celebration and noted the looming November race against Wendell Wilkie.

Philadelphia Roosevelt University of Pennsylvania Republican Party Wendell Wilkie University of Penasylvanis

President Roosevelt Attends Hyde Park Birthday Celebration

President Roosevelt arrived from Philadelphia and went to his Hyde Park home to participate in tomorrow's celebration of his mother Mrs Bare Delano Roosevelt's birthday.

Highland Roosevelt Philadelphia Hyde Park Bare Delano Roveettle

Nestern Democrats to Hold Parley

John Ronner, Democratic committeeman, left tonight for Rome Idaho to represent the party at its control committee of Montana. A western conference of the party will bring representatives from 11 western states to discuss the parley.

Butto John Ronner Democratic Attorney Maneral Beta Rome Idaho Montana Democratic Party

Helena Bids Grand Farewell to Guardsmen in Big Parade

Helena saluted its National Guardsmen bound for Camp Murray with a large farewell parade and dance. Thousands lined the drizzly streets as units from Helena and Rosendale joined the guardsmen for a sendoff that featured a citywide procession from Pioneer Park to the Civic Center and a celebratory dance. Brig. Gen. John W. Mahan and Capt. Noy B. Arnold attended, joining the federal service volunteers and the Montana guard members heading to Camp Murray for a year of training.

Carp Murray Hulena'y Kunnimet Titte Kuloh Ag John W. Mahan Montana National Guard Noy B. Arnold Rafer Formice Helena Ny Old Regiment Camp Mureray Mohan

Equinoctial Storm Brings Montana Rain Faint Thunder

Equinoctial weather brings drizzle across Montana with record lightnings and a temporary blackout in Billings area. Rain totals from Velena to Conrad range from 0.3 to 0.9 inches as communities brace for changeover to autumn.

Montana Treagire Dore Monana Velena Roveman

Chinese French military accord seen if Japan invades Indo China

Hongkong reports say Chinese and French experts have resumed talks and reached an understanding on military collaboration in French Indo China if Japan invades. French authorities reportedly would allow Chinese troops to enter Indo China to oppose any Japanese invaders as negotiations continue.

Hongkong Japan Chines Indo-China

War Department Orders Large Tank and Ammunition Contracts

Washington reports a 78 million dollar order for several thousand tanks plus contracts for smokeless powder ammunition and other ordnance material. The War Department announced the packages totaling around 279,490 dollars in ancillary costs.

Washington War Department Sithgather Fark

Dutch Officer Says Morale of Invaders Is Severely Shaken

Former Dutch artillery captain Capt. Carter Weele told how Nazi troops training for the invasion of England mutinied and were marched to labor camps with hands tied. He and other passengers cited German losses in maneuvers and civilian informants in occupied France and Holland aiding British forces.

New York England Carter Weele Exeter Lisbon France Holland

Willkie Appeals to Democrats in Fresno Rally

Willkie urged Democratic voters to support him during a Fresno stop on his campaign trail aboard the Willkin Train. The scene featured cheers for Willkie and shouts of support from children, with Willkie asserting only a three term limit would justify any president. Authorities report a partisan clash of chants as the candidate moves north for further addresses.

Willkin Tuote Ban Francisco Democenie Tee Fresno Wiltkig San Trancisco Tulare

November Voting In County Apt to Make New Record

Officials report a flood of interstate registrants at the county clerk and recorder’s office as the deadline for registration nears for the November general election. By close of day many more than expected lined up to register or renew their voter cards, signaling a potential record turnout.

Soonty Nor & Electon Cenitrias

Britain Offering U.S. Use of Singapore Base

Washington reports say the United States may be allowed to use Britain’s Singapore base as part of exploratory discussions with Lord Lothian and Richard G. Casey. Talks cover possible measures in the Far East amid Japan’s pressure on French Indochina and Britain’s Singapore stronghold role.

Washington United States Singapore Hull Tov Lord Lothian Richard G. Camey Far East Foca Japan French Indochina Parisle

D A V Forget-Me-Not Sale Today At Fort Tarleton

The D A V Forget-Me-Not sale proceeds benefit disabled veterans and families. Led by Mrs Tin Mo Johnson the BAY auxiliary and volunteers organize donations and purchases including shoes, radios, and hospital needs for veterans in Fort Tarleton area.

D.A.V Annua BAY Amliliry Mra Tin Mo Johnson

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