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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1940
Page
4
The Montana Standard discusses the idea that effort should benefit the worker rather than others, highlighting personal responsibility and the value of labor for the individual. It frames work as a path to self-reliance and moral virtue.
In a wartime defense push, leaders warn sacrifice means money, not comfort. Shipyard strikes at Kearny threaten four major warships and eight more near completion as America confronts rationing, long hours, and compulsory loyalty to a no-give stance against a global threat.
A exhortation warns Americans to facing the Nazi threat in Europe. It argues economic warfare by Germany could devastate US jobs and living standards even without military action. It urges vigilance, sacrifice, and defiance to prevent Hitler’s global dominance.
The Dies committee reports fear of trojan horse activity and subversive groups among 3.6 million aliens in the United States. Congress considers fingerprinting all aliens amid war refugee concerns and shrinking immigration.
A 1940 editorial argues the presidency must function as an organized command rather than a single man’s personal responsibility. It urges Congress, elder statesmen, and leaders of both parties to form a unified, clearly defined defense structure with a new muni tions administration, secretary of war, secretary of the Navy, and secretary of labor to ensure efficient production and mobilization.
Officials inspect Boulder dam workers after rumors of foreign sabotage. Reclamation Commissioner John C. Page orders enhanced screening to prevent disruption of power to Los Angeles and surrounding regions. The plant has nine generators, eight large at 82 500 kilowatts each and a smaller unit at 40 000 kilowatts.
The speaker questions why no effort has been made to locate the initial line of defense and recalls prior arguments from a few weeks earlier about related issues. The tone suggests unresolved debates and a call for clarity on strategic details.
Angelo Patri argues against forcing a dull student into college to satisfy family pride. He says talent and real achievement matter, not parental wishes, and emphasizes that professional schools demand high fundamentals. He urges accepting a child’s nature and pursuing suitable, skilled work paths.
Frances Carro and Rae Carro testified in New York Federal Court that their stepfather Michael Limi talo forced them to pass counterfeit quarters. Police raided the home, seized counterfeiting gear and $285 in fake coins.
The piece argues that selecting a lifelong occupation aligns with a person's strongest abilities. It contends success follows from doing what one does best and emphasizes focusing on natural talent to improve career prospects.
Edited by Vance Randolph the collection gathers 15 pieces on Ozark life showing mountain speech and equal regard for folk. It features George Milburn Rose Wilder Lane Nancy Clemens Rose O Neill and others in stories about defense debt payment and rural life in southern Missouri.
Buenos Aires begins procedures to appropriate 40 omnibus firms for not accepting shares in the municipal transport trust. All streetcar and subway firms joined the merger. nine more later agreed. The company now rejects initial asset valuations and seeks court revaluation.
A swarm assaults a windmill shaped wind charger on I M O Kennedys Mooreesburg home. The blades damage the buzzing insects but the swarm is wiped out. The charger keeps turning while the roof and ground around are covered with dead bees.
Prince Carol of Roumania returns to Bucharest last night to be tendered the throne he relinquished five years ago. The Boy Scout fund campaign reached 2401 dollars toward a 7500 dollar goal. York Wyman elected president of the Scandinavian Brotherhood. Alumni welcomed Mines class of 1930 at Silver Bow club with PF Pauly delivering welcome. Supreme Court declares prohibition amendment and enforcement act unconstitutional. Montana GOP to elect Shelly to national committee. Marlow term ends at convention. Moonshine blamed for deaths by a Butte physician. fusel oil cited. Miss Gertrude Nichols announces library closure for cleaning. Two rifle champions invited to American team for European matches. Boxing exhibition set for Miners' Union day at Broadway. Industrial school to operate on flat during summer. Ed McLaughlin reports biggest 1910 fish caught at Lake Pend Orielle.
A Jupiter influenced Gemini reading notes duality and energetic traits with Mercury ruling. It warns of jealously and misrepresentation but favors labor acceptance in politics and business expansion. women may see favorable home and public service trends as foreign and domestic events shape 1941.
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