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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1940
Page
6
An editorial by Gayda argues the United States must not assume a high mission to decide Europe’s destinies. It warns U S intervention would favor one European regime over another, provoke retaliation, and undermine Monroe Doctrine policy by entangling America in solely European disputes.
In a British parliament address Churchill spoke of a “new world” aiding the old. U S figures react that the cue aims to rouse intervention. Italian press warns of potential Atlantic war if Britain moves to Canada. Italy tightens commerce rules while urging Italians to leave Turkey as Smyrna repatriations rise.
Helena June 6 Miss Margaret Nagle supervisor of rural schools in the Ruth Reardon state office resigned to pursue an active candidacy for public office Maude Appleyard assistant will succeed her
Washington reports one of the era's greatest risks is Britain moving its government to Canada to continue the fight. Officials note Canada as the likely base, with the imperial fleet operating from Halifax or Esquimalt and a western hemisphere war extending into the Atlantic and beyond. President Roosevelt pledges U.S. resolve if foreign powers threaten Canadian soil.
French Premier Reynaud praised Allied resistance in Flanders and detailed a reduced war cabinet of eight. He credited General Weygand with a new defense against motorized German units along the Somme and promised retaliatory air responses to Paris raids. He likened 1940 troops to those of 1914.
Germany drives west toward Le Havre and Cherbourg risking Paris while Italy edges toward joining the war. Mussolini braces Fascists for a wartime announcement as Britain and the United States weigh aid and arms. Air raids grow, and Britain signs a trade pact with Romania amid Baltic tensions.
Syracuse's varsity crew defeated an unspecified opponent today by six and a half lengths in a decisive victory on the water. The result highlights Syracuse's strong rowing program during the competition.
The Butte lodge of Elks sponsors its annual Flag Day program next Friday at the Butte high school stadium with Silver Bow American Legion and Red Men lodging. An attendance of 5000 is hoped if weather allows. Fred I. Root chairs the committee with several officers and local leaders.
Italy braces for possible war as Mussolini prepares a Piazza Venezia rally with mass gathering lines ready. Authorities plan blackout enforcement, hospital trains, and guard actions while Fascist groups mobilize and broadcast plans to inform the public.
Wisconsin finished three miles at Onondaga Lake in 17 minutes 4.5 seconds while Syracuse clocked 16 minutes 34.5 seconds. The race featured a sharp pace and close competition between the two teams.
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