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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1940
Page
10
About two thousand to twenty five hundred Butte youngsters enjoyed a second weekly outing at Columbia Gardens sponsored by Anaconda Copper Mining Co. The event featured full play equipment and trained attendants. Free bus transportation ran 9:30 to 12:30 to the Gardens with return trips 12:30 to 4:30.
Sen. Burton Wheeler warned in the Senate that lawmakers are repeating the 1916 path toward war. He urged adjournment for representatives to seek home sentiment against U.S. entry into war, saying mothers and laborers oppose war as six months ago and lamenting hysteria from New York.
The Civil Aeronautics Authority granted Pacific Alaska Airways permission to operate regular mail, passenger and express service between Seattle Washington and Juneau Alaska via Ketchikan. It will be the first direct air link between the United States and Alaska.
The Butte Chamber lists numerous standing committees with chairmen and members across divisions such as Conventions, Finance, Highways, Education, Elections, Parks and Playgrounds, Planning, Publicity, Relief, and many more. Names include E. G. Leipheimer, J. R. MacDonald, A. W. Stephen son, M. D. Cahill, J. Burke, H. A. Gallwey, J. H. Rowe, J. D. Newman, Dr. F. A. Thomson, Ward Fanning, and dozens of others.
In Russia, motorcyclists turn to grueling hill climbing tests where both genders compete intensely. Women join men in pursuing top honors in these demanding climbs.
British anti aircraft guns raked a 250 mile east coast corridor as German bombers crossed the channel for a second time in 24 hours. Air raid alarms sent civilians scrambling while Royal Air Force bombers struck German troop concentrations and targeted Ghent as warnings spread from Yorkshire to Kent.
Official dispatches say British forces including Highland regiments were driven back several miles from the Somme near Abbeville in darkness on Wednesday night. The air ministry reported raids on supply lines, bombings of Le Cateau, Hamburg and Kiel area targets, and a big effort to disrupt German communications as observers warned of a possible broader eastern thrust.
Edward R. Mitchell a Buttelay preacher will conduct a memorial service at Mountain View cemetery on Sunday for the victims of the Spectacular mine fire. Mitchell, a survivor of the 23 year old disaster, will lead a musical program as names of the deceased are called at the North Butte memorial plot.
The Montana Association of Bottlers of Carbonated Beverages will hold its annual convention in Livingston on October 13 to 15. Planned features include a Yellowstone park tour and an elk barbecue at Gardiner.
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