Senate backs Monroe Doctrine style Western Hemisphere pledge
The Senate approved a resolution declaring the United States would not recognize transfers of Western Hemisphere possessions between non-American nations and would consult with other American countries to defend common interests. The House was set to vote next, reinforcing the Monroe Doctrine approach amid urgency from Senator Connally. President Roosevelt unveiled plans for a two ocean navy and an inter-American trade offensive, including a central trading agency for 22 nations.
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Britain defies Germans and vows to fight alone in war
British leaders refuse alliance and pledge to continue resistance as Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini prepare to meet to discuss terms for France. Mussolini departs Rome secretly to join Hitler likely in western Europe to outline the peace dictated to the prostrate republic.
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Churchill vows Britain will fight on against Nazi Germany
London reports Prime Minister Winston Churchill pledged Britain would continue the fight alone until Hitler is defeated. He called Britain the sole champion defending the world cause and said the empire would strive to be worthy of the high honor. France rejected a proposed all‑in‑one union and peace with Germany, solidifying England's peril from blockade, bombardment, and invasion.
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France Demands Honorable Peace as War Goes On
France presses for an honorable peace with Germany while reaffirming that its armed forces still fight bravely. Paris cites resistance as essential to national spirit, even as Hitler and Mussolini plan balance talks in the west. Britain offers a union act to support France, but the plan appears rejected amid French government turmoil.
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Bankers hear defense program boost to economy
Dr. Laurence R. Lunden told the Montana Bankers association that the new armament program should lift the domestic economy but warned success depends on coordinated policies. More than 200 delegates attended the Montana Bankers convention as the first day’s program concluded.
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Havre Man Elected Head of York Rite Masonic Body
In Billings Montana the grand council of Royal and Select Masters elected Percy W. Coles of Havre as grand master, succeeding John S. Carkeet of Butte. The session included installations and reappointments for various grand officers, with Ralph L. Arnold delivering the principal address at the dinner.
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Advance Guard of Republicans Sets Platform in 1940 Meeting
Philadelphia June 17 The advance guard of the Republican convention met to craft its 1940 platform. Dewey supporter Herbert K. Hyde Oklahoma was chosen temporary chairman while anti-Deweyite Kenneth Simpson New York warned the Dewey boom had collapsed. War and domestic policy dominated discussions as Hyde urged action to solve domestic woes to defend abroad.
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Poilus Battle On Along Wall Confused Front
French forces struggle along a confused front after asking Hitler for terms of peace and receiving no reply. Battles rage near Orleans and along the Loire while French insist on an honorable peace and defend their flag. German advances push into Dijon Autun and across the Loire. French navy and air force report to be intact.
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Unrelenting Sun Pushes Mercury To 88 Degrees
An unrelenting sun forced the temperature to 88 degrees yesterday afternoon tying the season high recorded on June 12. The weatherman followed with a day-long breeze while predicting continued fair weather for tomorrow with little temperature change.
Soviet Troops Move to New Baltic Bases
Soviet Russia pressed troops and tanks to bases seized from Latvia Estonia and Lithuania by ultimatum. The occupied Baltic states became an armed camp on the Baltic shore with red armies near German frontiers. Reports claimed concentrations in eastern Poland as Moscow cited notes to Lithuania Latvia and Estonia.
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Thousands of French Troops Refuse Petain Talk Fight Near Swiss Border
Thousands of French soldiers refused to believe Marshal Petain's radio speech and pressed on to stop German advances. German columns pushed through eastern France while French forces, including Alpine chasseurs, crossed toward the Swiss border amid artillery duels and renewed fighting near Neuf-Breisach and in the Vosges. Basel reported Maginot forts opening fire after Petain spoke, as the conflict persisted along the frontier.
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Butte Credit Association Dinner Addresses Credit Losses
Walter Jensen of Seattle told the Butte Retail Credit association that about half of U S business was on credit last year and losses were under one fifth of one percent. He cited office expenses in collecting slow accounts and urged lowering selling costs as unit costs fall.
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Montana Forecast: Fair Weather Tuesday and Wednesday
The Montana forecast calls for generally fair conditions on Tuesday and Wednesday with little change in temperatures. No precipitation is expected and daytime highs should stay near seasonal norms. Overnight lows remain mild, with light winds typical for the period.
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France refuses surrender. cabinet reform urged
War bulletins report France asking Germany conditions to stop the slaughter of French children and reform its cabinet. Petain seeks information from Germany, Dutch Polish Norwegian ships told to head to British ports, Canadian troop withdrawals discussed, British raid in the western frontier captures Italian soldiers, U S fleet maneuvers extend in Pacific, and Louisiana officials seek recall of a former U-boat commander.
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