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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1939

Page

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Hitler Lets Yugoslavia Keep Borders At State Dinner

Adolf Hitler pledged to respect Yugoslavia's borders during a five day visit as Prince Paul of Yugoslavia joined a lavish Berlin state dinner. The Fuehrer praised a frank exchange of views aimed at benefiting both nations while issues over Danzig and encirclement were left for later discussion.

Hitler Yugoslavia Prince Paul Berlin Adolf Hitler Fuehrer Nazi Germany Balkans Paul Danzig Olga Yugo

Townsend Plan Booted Out by Big House Vote

The House defeated the Townsend Old-age pension bill by 302 to 97. Dr. Francis E Townsend fidgeted in the gallery as the vote sent the measure to defeat. The roll call showed 55 minority Republicans on record for the bill with one paired vote.

Washington House Francis E. Townsend Representative Boland Pennsylvania

Sinking of Thetis Traps 78 as Warships Race to Bay

Rescue efforts focused on the Bay of Liverpool as 78 crewmen remained trapped aboard the submarine Thetis after a test dive. Oil slick and a lifebelt appeared on the surface while 25 warships from across the coast converged. No diving bell was available, boosting uncertainty over any possible escape.

Birkenhead England U.P Bay of Liverpool Thetis Bay Liverpool United States Squalus Portsmouth N. H United States Navy Davis Belt

Industrial optimism hinges on policy trust at Montana

Donald B. Gillies, a notable visitor at Butte, urged during Montana School of Mines commencement that industry must gain confidence in government policy to enable large investments in replacing obsolete equipment. He warned that a long period of neglect has left U.S. industry lagging, despite advances in laboratories and research.

Roosevelt Meets Industrial Leaders On Recovery Drive

President Roosevelt spends the night discussing business recovery with eight top industrialists in a Washington meeting arranged by Commerce Secretary Hopkins. Attendees include Averill Harriman United States Steel E R Stettinius J r and others from major firms.

Hopkins Washington U.P Roosevelt Harry Hopkins Averill Harriman Union Pacific A. D. Whiteside Dun and Bradstreet E.R. Stettinius Jr United States Steel J. F. Fogarty North American Company Charles C. Conway Continental Can Gano Dunn The White Engineering Corp Charley R. Hook American

Hoover speaks at Anaconda Copper Night on Montana prospects

W H Hoover, general western counsel of Anaconda Copper Mining Co, told Anaconda Kiwanis members that copper prospects in Montana are better than at any time in 50 years. He cited developed mining techniques, advanced metallurgical methods, and strong world demand for copper fueling optimism for the industry’s future.

Anaconda Montana W. H. Hoover Anaconda Copper Mining Company Anaconda Kiwanis Club Civic Club Butte Hill

Irrigation Project Investigated in Musselshell County

Reclamation Commissioner John C. Page informed Rep. O'Connor of Montana that an investigation into the $135,000 Dead Man's Basin irrigation project would be launched immediately. O'Connor had urged Roosevelt and the Bureau of Reclamation to include the Musselshell project in a $5,000,000 interior appropriation for water conservation.

Washington John C. Page O'Connor D.-Mont Musselshell County Montana Roosevelt Bureau of Reclamation Montana Representive

Two PWA Water Storage Projects Remain in Montana

Helena June 1 The state water board chief engineer E B Donohue said only two PWA water conservation projects in Montana remain unfinished the upper Musselshell storage and the West Fork of the Bitter Root storage. The statement followed a month of continuing work.

Helena PWA Montana E. B. Donohue State Water Board

Montana School of Mines 37th annual commencement

Citizens of Butte and the state are invited to the Montana School of Mines commencement tonight in the college gymnasium. President Thomson announced the event with general admission and reserved seats for the graduating class and guests. Doors close at a designated time, so attendees should arrive by 7 50.

Butte Gillies Montana School of Mines At & O Francis A. Thomson

Delegates Arrive for Montana Business Women Meet

Delegates to the 17th annual Montana Federation of Business and Professional Women's clubs began arriving in Anaconda. The event opened with executive and board sessions led by President Margaret Ford. An informal reception was hosted by the Anaconda club under Davidson. Registration starts at 9 AM tomorrow at the Montana Hotel.

Anaconda Montana Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs Anaconda Club Is Davidson Ontana The Vention Margaret F.ford Kalispell

Nova Wins by Knockout Over Baer at Yankee Stadium

Lou Nova, the blond Alameda California contender, defeated Max Baer by technical knockout in 11 rounds at Yankee Stadium New York. Baer weighed 210 and a half pounds to Nova's 202, as referee Frankie Fullam stopped the bout at 1 21 of the 11th after a bad cut inside Baer's mouth and continued bleeding choked the ex-champion.

Yankee Stadium New York Lou Nova Alameda Calif Max Baer Baer Nova Frankie Fullam Max

Montana Weather Outlook for Friday and Saturday

Montana forecast calls for generally fair conditions on Friday and Saturday with warmer temperatures on Friday. Regions near major towns may see mild highs and light winds as skies stay clear.

Montana

Forty Mines seniors to receive degrees at 37th commencement

Forty Montana School of Mines seniors and graduate students will receive their degrees at the 37th annual commencement tonight at 8 o'clock. Donald Burton Gillies, president of the American Institute of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers and former mining engineer on the Butte hill, will deliver the address on The Future for Engineers. Two honorary degrees will be presented by Dr. Francis A. Thomson.

Montana School of Mines Donald Burton Gillies American Institute of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers Republic Steel Company Francis A. Thomson Gillies

Wall Street Jester Satirizes Market With Baw Street Journal

New York readers await the Bond club annual joke paper titled Baw Street Journal. On page one a rabbit pulls Roosevelt from a hat with the caption Thats news. The issue mocks Wall Street with caricatures and spoof stories, declaring all in carnival spirit and no libel menace.

New York Wall Street Wall Street Journal

Butte High seniors to receive diplomas today

One hundred eighty eight? No. 378 Butte high school seniors will graduate this morning at 10 o'clock in the school auditorium. Dr. A L Strand of Montana State College will give the commencement address and N Scott Lyle will present diplomas. Overflow seating and a school PA broadcast will carry the program.

A. L. Strand Montana State College Butte High School N. Scott Lyle Board of Mozart Bozeman

Moseley Cloto Testimony Before Dies Committee

Major General George Van Horn Moseley concluded a two day Dies committee appearance with a prepared anti semitic statement stricken from the record. He professed fear of assassination by red foes and voiced approval of Hitler objectives amid criticism of some U S patriotic leaders.

George van Horn Moseley Dies Committee Malin Craig Army Moseley James E. Campbell Owensboro Washington Hitler United States

Northern Montana airport sought by Cut Bank and Shelby

Cut Bank publisher Dan Whetstone said the two towns are coordinating to secure a suitable airfield and an airmail stop if a northern extension from Great Falls occurs. Western Air Express serves Salt Lake City to Great Falls, and Inland Airlines runs Cheyenne to Great Falls. Efforts target a 400 acre tract on the Blackfoot Indian reservation across the Marias River from Cut Bank.

CUT Bank Dan Whetstone Shelby Great Falls Western Air Express Salt Lake City Inland Cheyenne Wyo Whetstone Blackfoot Indian Reservation Marias River

Easterner Convinced West Wild

Rosa Pietro of Flushing New York visited Missoula Montana and was assaulted by an Indian who grabbed her pocketbook and twisted her arm. Sergeant Joseph Pietro her son witnesses the incident and she plans to return June 14. Pete Woodcock awaits action on a larceny charge after a drunkenness conviction.

Rosa Pietro Flushing N. Y Redman Brick Montana New York Joseph Pietro Missoula Hiseah Pete Woodcock Pietro Tenderfoot

Butte Legion Rodeo to Highlight Treasure State Jubilee

The Butte American Legion rodeo set for July 6 to 9 as part of the Treasure State Jubilee promises more special acts than any U.S. rodeo. Producer Leo Cramer says top trick riders ropers and entertainers will headline alongside numerous contestants for prized prizes. Ticket sales directed by Carl Jehle will begin next Wednesday.

Leo Cramer Butte Butte Rodeo Carl Jehle The American Legion

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Russia Molotoff Reich Townsend Bill Papa Bazooka Bob Burns Santa Monica Robin Little Robin Gertrude Christensen Reteay Mines School Donald B. Gillies White House Page Executive Committee Board of Directors Geline Bowman College At & O’clock Butte High Northern West Wild
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