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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1944
Page
4
The Montana Standard lists subscription prices for daily and Sunday delivery by mail or outside the state. Rates include one week one month six months and one year options with premiums for Sunday only and Canada delivery. Official paper of Silver Bow County.
The article argues that air base deployment in Russia marks a turning point in World War II. It credits coordinated Allied and Soviet efforts, predicts a dramatic rise in bomber sorties above 9 000 daily and possibly 25 000 with more bases, and highlights American munitions production as vital to sustaining Allied air power.
The Army and the 100th annual American Psychiatric Association meeting in Philadelphia note psychiatry advancing by at least five decades due to war. Col. William C. Menninger explains psychoneurosis as a real illness not insanity and stresses its solvable, non insane nature amid military service challenges.
In civil life a man may take a vacation or drink to cope with stress. In the army there is no middle ground. A soldier is either on duty or hospitalized, the speaker notes.
Congressman Jerry Voorhis argues in American Mercury that attacks on Congress threaten democracy. He warns strong presidents erode legislative leadership, urging voters to demand a robust, representative Congress to balance powers and safeguard liberty.
The rival Greek factions declare a ceasefire and unite to resist the Germans. The piece notes Nazi conquest across Europe aided by local collaborators and cites Yugoslav and Norwegian traitors as examples. It argues unity would have hindered the Nazi advance and hints at internal political tensions in Greece and Europe.
The report notes General Douglas MacArthur covering about 800 miles in a 30 day period, described as the best progress so far. The account emphasizes rapid movement and strategic tempo in operations.
Westbrook Pegler imagines a grim postwar fall of the United States after France collapses. Hitler invades Britain then turns west, with Britain and French fleets, Japanese threats, and Latin America leaning toward a victor. The story portrays a shattered America, Nazi rule, mass arrests, and a Vichylike collaboration among officials as the country endures occupation and upheaval.
The piece laments calls by various liberals and anti Fascists in China and abroad for punishment of Americans. It condemns cooperation with an occupier as treason and argues that those who did not defy the conqueror will face death for betrayal.
A guide notes how to shape behavior by arranging circumstances to curb misdeeds. It suggests limiting opportunities for faults, using clear limits with Jimmie and Susie, and training children to value home life while accepting inevitable actions.
Angelo Patri urges proactive prevention in child safety and health. Supervise children around machines, teach safety rules before work, and ensure close supervision to reduce accidents. Emphasizes cleanliness, regular baths, proper nutrition, milk intake, adequate sleep, and avoiding contagion to maintain healthy growth.
Benefic aspects favor the United Nations and the Navy with decisive battles before midsummer. War workers face nerves and must avoid apathy. Public scrutiny rises over motives in elections and leadership. Socialistic ideas spread as people demand safety and security worldwide. Children born today show ambition and technical talent.
Hollywood notes Carmen Miranda used English lessons to charm audiences while keeping her Brazilian wit. Her accent and grammar drew laughs from radio hosts and fans, though she insists she can think in Portuguese and wonders if imperfect speech implies silliness. A British actor’s faux pas story ends with a humorous sting.
Ernie Pyle writes from London on war front life and the shift from planning to action. He recalls faces gained weight from desk duty, details nurses and Col. William Profitt Sr, and describes waterproofing and ship convoys as invasion prep intensifies.
Miss Margaret McHale is named president of the Butte Music Teachers association. Mrs. James R. Spencer and son James travel to Missoula for Montana State University commencement. Helen Spencer graduates. Philip Lehwalder attends Montana State Normal College graduation. sister Margaret also graduates. John P. O Neill, ex assistant mine superintendent for Anaconda Copper, drowns at Boulder. Dr. M C Smetters returns from Waverly after a death in the family. Frank H Ayers sues for control of an East Broadway restaurant. A Florence trial hears the Mona Lisa theft case from the Louvre.
Chicago based D Howard Doane told the American country Life Conference that after the war farmers will gradually shift into food processing. He said it is as easy to sell a carload of soy bean oil as to sell a carload of soy beans, and processing will raise profits without raising finished product prices.
Sgt. Clarence F. Marcy of Excelsior Springs was blown from his bomber when it exploded. He awakened suspended in his parachute, was rescued by a naval plane off New Britain, and is recovering in a Navy hospital.
Moise Letoille of Troy Vermont a 49 year old dairy farmer who served in World War I with two good arms now works a 12 hour day cutting pulpwood and serves on the local Red Cross committee in addition to his dairy duties illustrating wartime civilian effort.
A U P dispatch notes envelopes delivering New Hampshire license plates carry the slogan You as well as your car will last longer by your careful driving. The message ties vehicle care to responsible driving and public safety.
War department reports German forces deploy a prefabricated steel pillbox that can be moved by tractor. The device enables rapid fortification and field defense, reflecting German engineering in wartime logistics.
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