Armed Units Honor Workers at Butte Arms Show
Picture shows a wartime reception with leaders from labor, industry, and military. In the lineup from left to right are James F. O'Brien of the Metal Trades council, James Byrne of the Butte Miners' union, D. M. Kelly of Anaconda Copper, Colonel Ginsburgh, Capt. D. B. Robinson, Capt. H. D. Williams, WPB’s Mr. Biemiller, Lieut. T. F. O'Grady, Capt. R. W. Marbaum, and W. H. Hoover of Anaconda Copper.
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James F. O’brien
The
Metal Trades Council
James Byrne
Butte Miners’ Union
D. M. Kelly
Western
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Ginsburgh
D. B. Robinson
H. D. Williams
Mr. Biemiller
WPB
Lieut
T. F. O'Grady
Capt
R. W. Marbaum
W. H. Hoover
Mexico declares war on Axis nations in world war step
President Manuel Avila Camacho signed Mexico's declaration of war on Germany Japan and Italy on Monday night making Mexico the twenty seventh United Nations member aligned against the Axis and the formal publication due tomorrow in the official gazette confirms the action.
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Mexico City
Manuel Avila Camacho
Mexico
Germany
Japan
Italy
United Nations
Rommel reported to have fled from Libyan front
Axis retreat widens in Libya as Rommel is said to have fled by air. Gen Crowell is a British prisoner, and Rommel's summer offensive falters under Allied air and ground fire. London officials link the move to Hitler's strategy diversion. U.S. air power prepares to join the RAF in a new offensive while the Cologne raid proceeds. The German counterattack damages Canterbury.
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Earl B. Steele
United Press Night
Libya
Middle East
Erwin Rommel
Ludwig Crowell
London
Rommel
Hitler
Rommell
Tobruk
Europe
United
Arnold
Cologne
U.S. Air Force
Rhineland
Canterbury
Japs Launch New Northward Drive in China
Japanese forces push north from Canton toward Hankow along the Canton Hankow Shanghai triangle. In Tokyo Shigenori Togo pledges China full equality in Nippon's proposed independent East Asian bloc while confirming continued support for the Nanking government amid recent Allied campaigns.
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China
Miles W. Vaughn
United Press Night News
South China
Canton
Canton - Hankow - Shanghai
Nippon
Chungking
Shinkwan
Kwantung Province
Tokyo
Shigenori Togo
Nanking
Japan
Malaya
Netherlands Indies
Philippines
Burma
Togo
Community effort raises 271354 dollars for Butte hospital needs
Community-wide drive in Butte reports total collections of 271354.34 dollars toward a 300000 dollar quota. Payroll and establishments contributions lead the tally with several units and companies listed as meeting or exceeding targets. Additional groups such as Du Pont, Florsheim, Butte Teamsters, and Daughters of Isabella received full participation cards.
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Butte
Nawempioyes
Ing
Mines Office
Labor Bureau
Geological Department
Traffic
Haknesworth
Neversweat
St. Lawrence
Anselmo
Badger
Belmont
Travonia
Leonard
Jae Andle
Mountain
Anaconda
Laden
Emma
Steward
Interstate Lumber
Butte Water Co
Bureau of Safety
Butte Daily Post
Oat
Labor Commission
du Pont Company
Florsheim Shoe Company
Butte Teamsters’ Union
the Daughters of Isabella
Col Ginsburgh Stresses Copper in War Effort in Butte
Col A R Ginsburgh of the general staff arrives in Butte for War Production day to urge copper's vital role in the war. He calls copper a key strategic metal and honors miners and smelter workers as soldiers of production, noting the need to outpace enemy efforts.
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Col
A. R. Ginsburgh
A. Robert Ginsburgh
United States Army
Butte
Ginsburgh
United States War Department
Butte and
Anaconda
Army
War Department brings arms to Butte Mines
Miners at the Butte copper mines received a closeup of military equipment including M3 warbuggies tanks and jeeps as Army soldiers explained operation and driving conditions. Guards kept curious workers from touching live weapons while questions about fuel and handling followed the demonstration.
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War Department
Butte Mines
Uncle Sam
No Parking Zones Set for War Production Parade
Police announce no parking after 5 pm on Tuesday in zones on Main from Broadway to Park and Granite to Quartz, Wyoming from Park to Platinum, Granite Main to Washington, Quartz Wyoming to Montana, Montana Granite to Quartz, and Idaho Granite to Quartz to clear for a history making parade linked to War Production day.
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Main
Broadway
Park
Wyoming
Washington
Montana
Idaho
New Rental Schedule for Silver Bow Homes Drawn Up
The Butte housing authority has drawn a new rental schedule for Silver Bow Homes to take effect July 1. Rents will be based on about 20 percent of tenants income, with annual income re examinations underway. There are 245 units and all rents will be frozen to incomes.
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Silver Bow
Silver Bow Homes
Housing Authority of
City of
Butte
Carl E. Warner
Annie Oakley and companions in mining city spectacle
A quintet billed as Girls Annie Oakley Avis Antelope Arsenic and Allah attracted crowds in Butte yesterday. The troupe appeared well dressed as they paraded the business district, claiming they would soon be sent overseas to battle Jap and Fascist enemies for Uncle Sam.
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Annie Oakley
Mining City
Avis
Antelope
Allah
Butte
Atie Oakley
Uncle Sam
Czechs Executed by Nazi Order After Heydrich Attack
Prague radio reported 27 Czechs executed including four women in retaliation for the Heydrich assassination. The total now stands at 109 since the attack last Wednesday, among them novelist Vladislavy Van cura, a 74 year old woman, and two university professors.
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Prague
Reinhard Heydrich
Gestapo
Heydrich
Vladislavy Vancura
United Service Organizations Drive Nets Early Support
The Butte unit launches a $15,000 USO campaign to boost morale and entertainment for servicemen. Headquarters at 5 South Main Street. Donors visit booths downtown to contribute as campaign chair Frank R. Venable reports strong local interest.
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Butte
United Service Organizations
No. 5
South Main Street
Frank R. Venable
Butte and Anaconda Labor to See War Production Day
Butte and Anaconda copper workers are honored as War Production Day demonstrations unfold with a national program and a record parade. Army and Navy officers and air heroes arrive, including Edward H. O’Hare, Hewett T. Wireless, and Colonel A. Robert Ginsburg. An estimated 50 000 spectators are expected at Butte high school stadium for the twin programs despite weather.
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Edward H. O'Hare
Navy
Hewett T. Wireless
Flying Fortress
Army
A. Robert Ginsburgh
Andrew C. Bierailler
War Production Board
Com
Lewis Strauss
Richard W. Maibaum
Harry C. Williams
Donald B. Robinson
Thomas O'Grady
Butte
Anaconda
Notice to Miners for War Production Parade
To all members of Butte Miners' Union No. 1 all non on shift members urged to join the War Production parade Tuesday evening assemble by 7 at the lineup site Main street north of Granite street and East Quartz street This is your parade Paul Fall Jr Financial Secretary.
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Butte Miners’ Union No. 1
Miners’ Union
Main Street
Granite Street
East Quartz Street
Paul Fall, JR
Patriotism to Highlight Talks Today at Butte High
Patriotism will accent a speaking program at the Butte high school stadium this afternoon at 3 30 and again after the evening parade at 7 30. Ten speakers include Col A Robert Ginsburgh who arrived from Washington to supervise a military display the first of its kind. Dr Francis A Thomson Montana School Mines president will preside and Rev Thomas Ashworth will give the invocation. The stadium is expected to be crowded. A loud speaker system will be used.
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Butte High School
A. Robert Ginsburgh
Washington, D. C
Francis A. Thomson
Montana School — Mines
Thomas Ashworth
Butte Miners Find O'Hare a Regular Guy
Lieutenant Edward H. O’Hare, celebrated for downing six planes in minutes, charmed three Butte miners as a plain, friendly figure. He said fame is tiring and he prefers ordinary life, sharing a simple chat about mutual work in a common cause.
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Butte
O'Hare
Edward H
Butch) O'Hare
Navy
Michael Landers
John Dwyer
John Walsh
Butch
O’hare
Butte to Host Historic Arms Parade and Display
Butte prepares for a two part arms show with a 3 30 start at the high school auditorium and a 7 30 parade, featuring tanks and weapons through city streets from Miners Hall to the stadium. Union leaders organize units as thousands gather for what officials call the largest labor parade yet.
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Libyan
Butte Arms
General Staff
Andrew C. Ricos
War
Anaconda Co
B. A. & P. Railroad
U.S. C. Finance
Great Falls
Charles L. Stevens
Charles Lewis Stevens
Butte News
Associated Press
Butte Schol Auditorium
Tory
Miners’ Hall
Granite
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