France Agrees to Armistice Terms with Germany
London reports that France must cede over half its continental territory and hand over arms to German quartermasters. Britain repudiates the Bordeaux government and will work with a French national committee in London. Armistice requires surrender of arms and coast, effectively making France a passive ally in the battle of Britain. Fighting continues until a cease fire is signaled.
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French Envoys Reach Rome for Separate Armistice Talks
Rome June 23 The same French emissaries who bowed to Hitler’s dictates tonight faced Italy’s terms for a Separate armistice. Fasists boasted the world would see the empire crumble within 24 hours. General Charles Huntziger led the French party, arriving from Germany by Junkers and heading to Villa Mazioni near Rome for talks. Italo French negotiations aim to halt hostilities within 24 hours and pave a formal peace treaty recognizing Mussolini’s territorial demands. Approval expected. French delegates to depart once signed.
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Belgium Refugee Government Will Not Surrender Fight
In a London radio address Henri Jaspar, Belgian cabinet minister, denied that the refugee government would give up the fight against Germany. He said he would speak for the government until others joined him in London as the Belgian government remains in exile in France. King Leopold’s army surrendered to Germany, but the government chose to continue resisting.
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Petain Answers Churchill On France Peace Terms
From Bordeaux on June 23 France defends its lines as Marshal Petain replies to Churchill's criticisms of France accepting German terms. Petain says Britain must respect France and that France seeks rebirth through its own efforts while Britain signals continued skepticism.
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Two Convicts Escape From State Prison At Deer Lodge
Two auto theft prisoners escaped from the Montana state prison at Deer Lodge between 2 30 and 5 p m today. Fugitives Edwin John Bastian 16 formerly of Ryegate and Arthur Cole 18 formerly of Pablo used trustee privileges to gain freedom. Prison officials do not know their direction of flight. Bastian was admitted March 28 from Golden Valley county to a three year term for grand larceny. Cole has been a prisoner since February 27 serving a one year term for grand larceny from Flathead county. A $100 reward is offered for each fugitive.
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Philadelphia Hosts Grand Old Party Convention
Philadelphia prepares to welcome 125000 visitors for the national Republican convention. Minnesota Governor Stassen is slated to deliver the keynote, with Massachusetts Representative Martin likely to chair. The event promises busy schedules, political activity and entertainment.
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Quake Felt in Guanajuato Mountains Near Celaya
A slight earthquake was felt today in the mountains of Guanajuato northwest of Mexico City. No damage was reported.
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Montana Forecast Sees Generally Fair Weather
Montana expected to see generally fair conditions on Monday and Tuesday with little change in temperature. The outlook notes stable patterns with no precipitation expected and mild temperatures across the state.
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U S Ready to Aid American Nations in Crisis
U S Ambassador Edwin C. Wilson said the United States stands ready to provide immediate aid to any American country asking for help to counter “extra continental activities” threatening liberties. He spoke at a luncheon for Quincy officers in Montevideo amid rumors linking the ship to a German plot to topple Uruguay's government.
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Republicans near agreement on foreign policy plank
A Republican platform subcommittee reached a tentative foreign policy and national defense plank calling for peace and US preparedness and non intervention in European wars. Alf Landon, absent, said the draft is practically finished and unanimously agreed. The full committee was to meet next to review subcommittee reports.
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St Nazaire Falls to Nazis Amid Riverfront Push
Berlin reports the capture of the Loire shipbuilding port of St Nazaire with enormous booty including tanks. German high command says a 10 000 ton transport and a 4 000 ton ship were sunk by air and a 16 090 ton Allied tanker was torpedoed.
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Montana Delegation Names Chairman for GOP Convention
The Montana delegation to the Republican national convention elected James Speer of Great Falls as chairman. E. K. Cheadle Jr of Shelby was named to the credentials committee and Tom Burke of Billings to the rules committee. The group planned to wait for convention developments before voting as a unit, with eight votes possibly for Thomas E. Dewey on the first ballot.
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New York
National convention opens with Hamilton speech
National chairman John D. M. Hamilton will gavel the Republican convention to order at noon Pacific time today. In a brief eve speech he said the party must defeat any third term bid by President Roosevelt to save the country from a long step toward dictatorship.
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Program for Republican National Meet
Philadelphia June 22 1940 official convention schedule outlined with events Monday through Wednesday. Activities include invocation welcome address election of temporary officers, rules resolutions, committee announcements, Independence Hall ceremonies, Stassen keynote address Hoover remarks, Mummers parade and platform adoption with nominations to follow.
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Roosevelt and Edmund Lowe Join Marine Reserve Duty
James Roosevelt and actor Edmund Lowe , sons of the president and a Hollywood star respectively, today applied for duty in the 22nd battalion marine reserve. They are joining the reserve amid the ongoing mobilization.
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Willkie Gaining Strength Sparks 1940 GOP Fray
In Philadelphia on eve of the Republican convention Wendell Willkie appears to dominate the race with Taft and Dewey as rivals. Dewey managers plot a preballot strategy to pool support and trigger a rolling surge, while Illinois supporters may shift after a first ballot for Dewey.
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Myron C Taylor Transfusion Before Rome Operation
Myron C Taylor president Roosevelt's personal representative to the Vatican received a blood transfusion this afternoon. His wife a surgeon and a nurse arrived by clipper from the United States to strengthen him for a train trip to Rome for an operation by Dr Whipple.
Huge Montana Idaho Florists Convention Planned for Fall
Preliminary plans for a joint Montana Idaho and Northwest association florists convention were unveiled at a Finlen hotel meeting. About 1500 attendees are expected as the Northwest group meets in Montana for the first time. A $10000 floral exhibit will be open to the public, with a special train to be run from the west coast. Fred Gust of Butte was elected editor of the Montana Floral Topics.
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