Senate backs pledge not to cede Western Hemisphere possessions
The Senate unanimously approved a bill stating the United States would not acquiesce to the transfer of western hemisphere colonies between non American nations. The 76 to 0 vote came after Sen. Connally urged clear policy. House action was planned for tomorrow as Hitler and Mussolini discussed peace terms with France.
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Washington
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France
Germany
House
Hitler
Mussolini
Connally
D.-Texas
Axis leaders to meet on France fate in western Europe
Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini will confer tomorrow to decide France’s fate and dictate terms to the crushed republic. Mussolini leaves Rome for Munich to meet Hitler amid secrecy with Ciano and Badoglio accompanying him.
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Adolf Hitler
Mussolini
Europe
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Pietro Badoglio
Count Galeazzo Ciano
Hitler
France calls for honorable peace as forces fight on
France insists on an honorable peace while European leaders seek terms. Baudoin says France will resist unless terms preserve spiritual freedom, as German advances press on. Britain offers to unite with France to bolster resistance, but the plan reportedly fails and Reynaud's government falls. Petain named premier as responses continue.
Montana Bankers Elect Conrad Man President
R D Mountain of Conrad was elected president of the Montana Bankers association to succeed O M Jorgenson of Billings. John A Sanderson of Anaconda became first vice president and Fred Heinecke of Helena second vice president with Ethel M Walker re-elected secretary treasurer. Dr Laurence R Lunden warned the defense program could boost the economy but urged policy coordination. Over 200 delegates attended the Montana Bankers convention first day program.
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R. D. Mountain
Conrad
Montana Bankers’ Association
O. M. Jorgenson
Billings
John A. Sanderson
Anaconda
Fred Heinecke
Helena
Ethel M. Walker
Laurence R. Lunden
University of Minnesota
Montana Bankers’ Convention
Lunden
Havre Man Elected Head of York Rite Masonic Body
Havre resident Percy W. Coles was elected and installed as grand master of the Royal and Select Masters, the York Rite body meeting in Billings. He succeeds John B. Carkeet of Butte as officers, with Ralph L. Arnold of Missoula delivering the principal address at the dinner.
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York Rite Masonic
Missoula
Ellsworth E. Lyman Jr
George W. Padbury Jr
Helena
Francis W. Sharpe
Great Falls
Matthew W. Kau
Advance Guard of Republicans Opens Meeting to Write Platform
Philadelphia June 17 The advance guard of the Republican convention met to write its 1940 platform. Herbert K. Hyde Oklahoma named temporary chairman amid war crisis talk. Kenneth Simpson New York warned the Dewey boom may have collapsed and Hyde urged focus on domestic issues for national defense.
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Dewey
Herbert K. Hyde
Oklahoma
Kenneth Simpson
New York
Poilus Battle on a Long Front as Peace Terms Sought
Paris era reports that French forces fought along the front after France asked Hitler for peace terms and received no reply. The front is disorganized with four ribbons split by German forces, hardest fighting near Orleans and along the Loire. The Paris government says French navy and air force remain intact and soldiers reiterate willingness to surrender only for honorable peace.
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Unrelenting Sun Forces Mercury to 88 Degrees
An unrelenting sun pushed the city mercury to 88 degrees yesterday afternoon tying the season high set June 12. The weatherman added a day long breeze to ease the heat with continued fair weather expected tomorrow and little temperature change.
Soviet Troops Move to New Baltic Bases After War Concessions
Soviet Russia rushed troops and tanks to Baltic bases seized from Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania after ultimatums. The occupation creates an armed Soviet eastern Baltic presence, with Red armies near German borders. Moscow stated moves followed three notes to Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia.
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Western tourist trade outlook improves says travel bureau
Travel bureau authorities visiting Butte report a brighter outlook for Western tourism this season and expect many Americans to take vacations in the Northwest despite jitters from unsettled international events. The group toured the Leonard mine after dinner and planned a breakfast before continuing their tour.
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Butte
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Tourist Bureau
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Thompson
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Churchill Declares Britain Will Fight On Alone
London reports Prime Minister Winston Churchill vowed Britain would continue the fight against Nazi Germany alone. He said the island nation remains the sole defender of the world cause and would defend its homeland despite France seeking peace.
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Germany
England
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Jensen outlines credit business losses and cost cuts
Walter A Jensen of Seattle, field secretary for the National Retail Credit association, told the Butte Retail Credit association dinner that nearly half of US business was done on credit and losses, mainly from office costs in collecting slow accounts, total less than one fifth of one percent. He noted the need to cut selling costs as unit costs fall, citing a garment that dropped from 30 to 9.50 in price over 20 years.
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Walter A. Jensen
Seattle
National Retail Credit Association
Butte Retail Credit Association
Finlen Hotel
Jensen
Montana Forecast Shows Fair Weather This Week
The forecast indicates generally fair conditions for Montana on Tuesday and Wednesday with little change in temperature. No significant precipitation is expected and daytime highs should remain near seasonal norms.
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France Denies Surrender As Peace Plea Triggers Cabinet Reform
War dispatches report France will not lay down arms but seeks information from Germany on conditions to stop French child killings. Other items note Dutch Polish Norwegian ships urged to British ports, Canadian troop withdrawals, British raid in North Africa, U S fleet maneuvers, and Louisiana officials probing a German consul general in New Orleans.
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