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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1940

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Japan Faces U S Iron Embargo Amid Indo China Tension

Washington reports the United States imposes an embargo on all iron and steel scrap exports after October 15, with exceptions for Western Hemisphere and Great Britain, aiming to pressure Japan over its Indo China advances. Secretary Hull reiterists principles of peace and international law guiding U S conduct with other nations.

Washington United States Japan Great Britain East Asia Indo-China Hull 17

British Bombers Fire 100 Mile Continent Coast Raid

London reports a 100 mile run of fires along the Belgian to French coast from Zee Brugge to Cap Gris Nez. RAF bombers began near Dunkerque and moved south of Calais Boulogne, reaching Ostend as German searchlights probed the night sky. Dover shells reply from German batteries as Berlin raids follow.

London Zeebrogee Belgium Cap Gris Nez France Dunkerque RAF Calais Boulogne Cap Gris Nez Britain Dover Lowely

Survivors of Disaster Rescued After Eight Days at Sea

London reports 16 survivors and 40 adults pulled into port after eight days in an open boat following the sinking of the City of Benares on September 17. British flying boats and a rescue crew saved the group, with 248 passengers total and 77 children bound for Canada still missing.

London Pridar Nea Benurey Dixanter Atlantic City of Benares Eafety Canada Auil Beltish Xiother Air Ministry

British Relief Committee To Be Formed In Helena

A Helena committee of the British War Relief society will be formed at 10:30 this morning in the Blog room of the Placer hotel. Mrs. Livingston Farrand of New York City will describe the society’s work as Mrs. W. OL, Fitesimmona serves as temporary chair. Mrs. Farrand has organized committees in Missoula and Hamilton and plans others in Butte and Great Falls. She appeals for relief of British women and children.

Halooe British War Relief Society Placer Hotel Helena Livingston Farrand New York City W. OL Fitesimmona Willl Far Lord Lothian United States Department of State Washington, D. C Farrand

Wallace to Visit Helena October 3 During Western Swing

Henry A. Wallace Democratic vice presidential nominee will arrive in Helena October 3, announced by Arthur F. Jamey Montanas Democratic central committee chair. The former secretary of agriculture travels by special railroad car, from Missoula he will be met by Lainey and other party leaders, then motor to Missoula for further events including a breakfast in his honor.

Henry A. Wallace Helena Arthur F. Jamey Haver Montana Democratic Central Committee Lainey Missoula Lanvy Wallace

Great Falls Man Named In Will Left By Salt Lake Woman

In Salt Lake City the will of Mrs. Joseph Beam provides trust funds for University of Utah and University of Nevada students. The probate filing notes aid for mining and engineering students with a preference, as the widow of A. Walter Beam died September 19. Beneficiaries include John Josephow of Great Falls.

Great Falls Salt Lake Salt Lake City Joseph Beam University of Utah University of Nevada Beam Walter Beam John Pephow Great Falla

French Permit Japanese Land Troops In Indo China

Two thousand Japanese troops landed in Indo China under French guard and moved toward Haiphong and Tonkin. Japanese planes bombed an railroad crossing wounding 26 and killing 18 villagers. The bombing was later called a mistake and a protest to Tokyo was lodged. French and Japanese units exchanged only curt salutes as they advanced toward Haiphong. Haiphong’s garrison remains to check any strong Japanese foothold.

Indo-China Flatphong Red River Raiphong Tonkin China Tokyo Haiphong

Vern D. Clark New President of Loan League

Vern D. Clark of Bilinge was named president of the Montage Building and Loan league conducting sessions of the organization annual meeting yesterday. Other officers named include John Schroeder Helena vice president Mat vic president T A Price Missoula second vice president and Robert Walther Helena secretary treasurer. More than 30 building and loan association representatives from eight Montana cities attended the one day convention. Resolutions urged immediate congressional passage of legislation to perfect operation of the home loan bank system federal savings and loan systems and federal loan insurance. Speakers included Paul Applegate John W Schroeder Joseph Swindelhurnt Judge Albert Bessocou Irving Bogardus R J Fremous J W Freeman Robert C Wallace and Wen S Hill.

John Schroeder Helena Mret Vic T. A. Price Missoula Robert ©. Walther Great Falls Building and Ioan Association Montana Eitica Onn Home Loan Bank Federal Suvingated Loan Insurance Corporation Federal Greet Falin Robert CG Wallace, Helens Wen Hill Montana

Chinese Prepare for Attack on Japan Forge

Chungking September 24 A Chinese army spokesman says Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek is reinforcing forces in western Kwangsi near the French Indochina border. The buildup aims to strike first if Japanese troops enter the colony and threaten China.

Chungking

Reclamationists Seek Large Sums to Fund Program

George Krulatz 47, of 929 Ninth Avenue, was killed in a mining accident at Boulder bar in Confederate gulch. He was crushed by a cave-in while working with H. K. Anderson, rushed to Townsend hospital, and died about 4 31 yesterday afternoon. Survived by widow, two daughters Dorothy and Lillian, parents Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Krulatz of Superior, and sisters Annis Wilkinson and Mary H. Krulate of Superior. Body at Opp and Conrad funeral home. arrangements pending.

George Krulaty Ninth Avenue Boulder Bar Confederate Gulch Krulats K. Anderson Townsend Hospital Superior Telona Lincoln Mountain States Telephone Company

Gase-Wheeler Plan Is Stressed in Resolutions

At Great Falls the ninth annual convention adopted resolutions urging expansion of the reclamation program. The push calls for 10 million dollars yearly in refundable funds, plus CCC labor and federal relief aid to implement the Cane-Wheeler act and reduce migration. It seeks 75 million annually for migrant farms, irrigation, and community stabilization, with 1 million for surveys and inventories of water supplies.

Great Falls National Reclamation C.C.C Bureau of Reclamation

Akioad Hands Off in Europe

Berlin reports a ceremony at the reichskancellery marking the arrival of Italian Foreign Minister Count Galeazzo Ciano amid talk of a Rome Berlin sponsored Monroe doctrine for Europe and Africa. The plan, described as destiny making, would frame Europe and Africa with German and Italian influence and warn other nations to keep hands off.

Berlin Reichschancellery M.S Count Galeazzo Ciano Europe Africa Galonezo Hamburger

Japs Rush to Buy Copper in New York Market

Japanese interests moved to buy several thousand tons of copper in New York, raising export prices after the president restricted scrap iron exports. Spot quotes showed 9.0 to 9.5 cents per pound delivered, with the market reacting to the policy change.

New York Ent Conner

Active Aid Will Be Given Axis if U S Joins War

A Tokyo-Berlin accord will be announced, censor blocked details. A Japanese informant says if the United States enters the European war Japan will likely aid Germany. He notes U S opposition to Japanese expansion and cites export limits and a new $25 million Ex-Im Bank tour to China as signs of Washington’s stance.

U. S Shanghai Tokyo Berlin Associated Press Japan United States Orient Germany America Britain Hoosevaltscaterday Americas Great Britain Japa China Waanington Export-Import Bank Bavlet Rusela Ruselan Sanagecos

WILLKIE PLANS TO AID FARM GROUPS

Wendell Willkie spoke at the Ak-Sar-Ben Coliseum in Omaha pledging a national economic conference and a farm program. He would unite farm, factory, and labor groups to attack economic stag nation and end the hardship, drawing strong applause from the cheering crowd.

Willkie Omaha New Wendell Ta Wille Avany

Legion Rejects Strict Neutrality Policy At National Convention

Milo J. Warner of Toledo Ohio elected national commander as American Legion closes its 22nd convention amid turmoil over a hands off policy on foreign disputes. Delegates split with 1451 voting delegates nearly all opposing the resolution while Warner won in a landslide with broad state support and more than 700 voting power.

Rostan American Legion Milo J. Warner Toledo Ohio Legionnaires Oaly Department Attred Kelly Oregon America Warner France

Embargo Seen as Slow to Halt Japanese War Machine

Military observers promoted the notion that the United States embargo would not immediately stop Japan’s war effort. The plan aimed to slow operations but faced questions about immediate impact. The piece notes the embargo’s limited immediacy and its potential to disrupt Japanese industry gradually rather than halt routine war production at once.

Shanshil United States Iran Japan Gila Niikhig AL

Dakar Fiasco Draws Severe Press Criticism in London

London reports harsh critique of the Dakar expedition handling as Prime Minister Churchill faces questions over the Franco British effort to seize French West Africa. Critics say advisers pushed the plan despite risks, while de Gaulle’s Free French leaders claim the withdrawal shows their forces will fight Germany.

London Dakar Churchill French West Africa Germany House of Commons Presa Vernon Bartlett MM. P Agaln Columins Charles de Gaulla

House approves draft aid bill to fund nation’s military buildup

Washington dispatch reports the House passed a billion and a half dollar draft and mobilization bill after committee review. The measure would fund pay, maintenance, and training for about 345,150 National Guard and 896,959 to 900,000 draftees, with $165 million for airplanes and $160 million in contracts to accelerate production as the nation readies for war.

Tee Malateoanca War Department Tans

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