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The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1940

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Molotov Attacks Imperialist Designs in United States

Soviet Premier Vyacheslav Molotov warned the Supreme Soviet that imperialist appetites are growing in the United States and elsewhere, predicting an Anglo American effort to aid Germany and Italy. He urged heightened Soviet vigilance and security measures, noting improved relations with Italy and Germany, while cautioning against a world imperialist war.

Moscow United States Vyacheslaff Molotov Supreme Soviet Today England America Germany Italy Supreme Soviet Parliament Japan Soviet Union Molotov

Governors and McKellar Leading Tennessee Primary Returns

Governor Prentice Cooper and Senator Kenneth McKellar led in early Tennessee Democratic primary returns. With 1,533 of 2,283 precincts reporting, Cooper had 144,272 votes while McKellar had 134,664. their Knoxville opponents, and others trailed behind. Both benefited from Crump organization support. Cooper campaigned briefly on his record.

Nashville Tenn Prentice Cooper U. S K. D. McKellar Senate George Dempster Knoxville J. Bailey Wray McKellar U. S. Senate John R. Neal Claude C. Toler Paris Cooper E. H. Crump Memphis

German attack claim fuels Britain crisis in new wartime talks

German military leaders claim a major attack against Britain is under way with intensified sea and air pressure as observers report victories for a western Atlantic raider and the Luftwaffe. Britain meanwhile readies an offensive defense, removing barriers to mobilize a mobile war effort.

Berlin Germany Atlantic Luftwaffe Air Arm Britain Europe Western Atlantic London Great Britain Alan Brooke England

Long-Range Bombing Planes For North Atlantic Defense

U S war planners project large long-range bombers for offshore defense of the Western Hemisphere. About 3,000 of these aircraft may be bought by July 1, 1942, with totals exceeding 25,000 new planes overall, costing roughly 2.794 billion dollars. Army and Navy aim to reach from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires, and to strike at sea-borne invaders within hundreds of miles of shore.

Associated Press Aviation Washington Army Navy Western Hemisphere North Atlantic Seaboard South Atlantic Europe America Asia Santa Monica Calif Baltimore Army Air Corps Rilo de Janeiro Buenos Aires Roosevelt

Roosevelt Heads Talk On Western Hemisphere Trusteeship

President Roosevelt and military leaders meet to discuss possible Pan American trusteeship over European possessions in the hemisphere. Secretary Hull praises Havana conference while Senate panel votes on expanding the Export-Import Bank by 500 million dollars to aid Latin American wartime trade. A minority opinion by Taft is anticipated. Helena appoints C Lamport as director of unemployment compensation division after O Donnell's death.

Washington United States Hemisphere Roosevelt Army Navy Sumner Welles Harold R. Stark Naval George C. Marshall Western Hemisphere Capitol Senate Banking Committee White House Havana Hull Senate Wagner D.-N.y Taft Ohio Adams Colo Frazier North Dakota Townsend Delaware Canaher Connecticut Tobey New Hampshire

Nazi Leaflet Raid Targets England With Peace Appeal

Nazi air raiders drop thousands of four page pamphlets over southeastern and southwestern England containing Hitler s appeal for Britain to talk peace. Explosives and incendiaries hit two towns. wardens sweep streets for pamphlets as dawn light reveals papers fluttering in the air.

London England Adolf Hitler Britain Hitler Reichstag Scotland

Opening Day Food Stamp Sale Draws 31 200 in Silver Bow

One hundred fifty relief clients in Silver Bow county bought their first allotments of federal food stamps yesterday at the county treasurer’s office. About $1,250 was collected before closing. The office will be open daily 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. for relief transactions, except Saturdays. Stamps redeemable at any certified food store in the county.

Bow Silver Bow County Helena Surplus Commodities Marketing Association

Does Man Have to Shave Under Court Orders?

In Brooklyn a court weighs whether Harry Strauss must shave his long beard for his September trial on the Finestein murder case. Assistant District Attorney Klein argues shaving aids witness recognition. defense calls it self incrimination and a rights violation. Judge Taylor, noting doubt, requests briefs on beards and forcible shaving.

Solomon A. Klein Brooklyn Harry Pittsburgh Phil) Strauss Strauss Klein Irving (Puggy) Finestein Franklin Taylor

Meyer Genzberger Honored On 88th Birthday

Butte resident Meyer Genzberger celebrated his 88th birthday with felicitations. A respected pioneer, he recently retired from active duty and lives with Mrs. Genzberger in the Virginia apartments. Born in Alexandria Virginia, he moved west as a young man and worked with Gans & Klein in Helena and Butte before heading the real estate and rental division at Anaconda Copper Mining Company.

Meyer Genzberger Butte Genzberger Virginia Mr. Genzberger Alexandria Gans & Klein Pioneer Helena The Anaconda Copper Mining Company

Unconfirmed reports of Soviet forces on western Russia border

Reports from Bucharest describe unusual Soviet military activity along Russia's western border. Travelers from the north claim nearly 200 divisions of the Red Army are concentrated in western Prussia and areas acquired by Russia after last year's Nazi Soviet conquests.

Bucharest Russia

Akron Rail Disaster Blame Placed on Crew Orders

A crumpled copy of trainmen orders found on conductor Harry Shafer and tied to the Pennsylva nia crash that killed 43. Investigators say the motor coach ignored siding instructions and met a freight train on single track. The railroad notes the crew disregarded signaling orders and lacked required permission.

Pennsylvania Railroad Cuyahoga Falls Ohio Central Press Akron Pennsylvania Harry Shafer Silver Lake Hudson P. W. Krick The

Montana Weekend Forecast With Scattered Thundershowers

Montana forecast calls for generally fair conditions Friday and Saturday with scattered afternoon or evening thunderstorms in mountain districts and cooler air in the southern portion Friday.

Montana

Foreign agents held by Richard L. Turner

Foreign agents are being held by Richard L. Turner. The unnamed authorities continue detaining individuals linked to espionage activities as investigations proceed.

Clean sweep detains 81 foreign agents in Panama Canal zone

Secretary of War Stimson announced a broad cleanup detaining 81 foreigners described as agents in the Panama Canal zone. He said all aliens except Panamanians have been discharged from Army and Canal zone employment for defense protection.

Washington Panama Canal Zone Stimson Canal Zone Secretary of War National Guard Reserve Senate Senate Military Committee War Department Nationnal Guard National Defense Commission Wheeler Dmont Wendell L. Willkie New York Daily News Panama Canal

German Armies Move in France Reported From Loire to Channel

Reports from Grenoble say German forces occupying France tonight are in motion from the Spanish border toward the Belgian frontier and the channel ports facing Britain. About 23,000 men in two panzer divisions are said to have crossed the Loire and held the seaboard as far south as the Spanish border, then were turned northward within 48 hours.

Grenoble France French British Isles Loire River

Wool auction at Billings sells 302050 pounds of fleece

Buyers purchased 302 050 pounds of wool at Billings in Merrion and Wilkins first Montana sale. Prices ranged 24 to 32 cents with top bid for 2350 pounds of low quarter blood wool. Total offered 1 100 000 pounds and next sale announced in Miles City.

Billings Merrion & Wilkins Denver Ogden Utah Reed Warnick Miles City Montana Sately

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