Italians Aid Germans in Syria Air Offensive
Cairo dispatch reports the Italian air force joined Germany in occupying key Syrian airfields. The raid on Aleppo air base destroyed at least one Fascist plane and set hangars afire as British bombers targeted Rhodes in a broader aerial clash that could widen the war in Syria.
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Cairo
U.P
Germany
French
Syria
Aleppo
Rhodes
Dodecanese
Crete
Maxine Weygand
Henri Dentz
Amman
Transjordania
Axis air shifts in the Mediterranean may alter war balance
The Rome report claims German air forces withdraw from Sicily signaling possible Axis strategy change. If Luftwaffe concentrate on Crete and Greek bases while Italy controls central Mediterranean, the Libyan front and Suez corridor could face renewed pressure. Observation notes British evacuation along the Libyan coast and reinforced Axis units.
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Rome
Sicily
Mediterranean
Middle Sea
Gibraltar
Crete
Dodecanese Islands
Italy
Egypt
Sicilian
Libya
Graziani
Britain
London
North Africa
Theattle
Straits
Alexandria
Suez Canal
Mussolini
Hitler
North
Africa
Greece
Government May Take Over Plant
A high government official confirmed reports that the government would take over the North American Aviation plant by presidential proclamation Monday if striking employees do not return to work Saturday. The move would place an Army or Navy officer in charge to continue production and address wage disputes after defense leaders condemned the strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North American Aviation Company
War and Navy Departments
Office of Production Management
Army
Navy
Roosevelt
OPM
Pacific Coast
North American
Defense Mediation Board
Willkie Urges National Unity for Roosevelt Policy
Wendell L. Willkie urged unanimous support for Franklin D. Roosevelt’s foreign policy in a Chicago stadium address. He backed United States bases in Iceland to shield American shores and rebutted Lindbergh’s America First criticisms. A brief "no foreign war" protest interrupted the speech as 23 000 attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Wendell L. Willkie
Roosevelt
Willkie
United States
Iceland
Chicago Stadium
Charles A. Lindbergh
Lindbergh
New York
America First Committee
Hitler
Goering
Mr. Roosevelt
C. P. Dodge
Houston
Texas
Wendell Willkie
Republican Party
July 4 Program Support Urged for Celebration
Mayor Barry O Leary urged public moral and financial support for the three day July 4 celebration in the city council chambers. He promised a dollar of entertainment per dollar donated and asked citizens to contribute via treasurer Earl C Simmons at city hall. The lineup includes a July 3 comic parade street dance directed by Jack Duggan Eddie Price and Joe Duffy and a grand July 4 parade with many floats and dozens of organizational contingents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barry O'Leary
Earl C. Simmons
Jack Duggan
Eddie Price
Joe Duffy
Northwest
Butte to Read Weather Forecast for Weekend
Showers expected Saturday and again Sunday with cooler conditions on Saturday. East portion of Montana should stay generally fair while western areas see rain. Cooler near the divide and slightly warmer in the extreme east on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Ton
Montana
Divide
Jim Masterson Joins Sunday Staff
The Standard announces a new weekly series by Jim Masterson starting Sunday June 8 featuring Montana anecdotes from his Miles City eastern plains background. Masterson, a former cowboy and prominent stock grower and legislator, will contribute sketches and drawings for Sunday readers.
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the Standard
Jim Masterson
Montana
Old Miles City
Eastern Prairies
Sunday Standard
U S Demands Status Quo in East Indies
Washington June 6 The United States asserts continued interest in the status quo of The Netherlands East Indies and urges Japan to modify its policies to improve relations with the U S Secretary Hull recalls past statements on intervention and warns against altering the region’s status quo by force or coercion The policy toward Japan and the Pacific remains unchanged despite rumors of peace moves.
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Washington
United States
Netherlands East Indies
Japan
Hull
East Indies
Netherlands Indies
Pacific
Europe
Asia
Three Navy Flyers Die in Midair Collision
Three Navy pilots died when two planes from the heavy cruiser Chester collided in midair over the San Clemente Island area near San Diego. A fourth crew member parachuted safely. The accident happened during a routine flight late Thursday. details were released Friday as the crash occurred about 60 miles at sea.
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San Diego
Calif
Navy
Chester
San Clemente Island
Davis to Moderate Civic Dinner With Colorado Governor Speaker
Butte attorney Tom J Davis will preside over the civic dinner at the Finlen hotel on June 24 with Colorado Governor Ralph L Carr as principal speaker. Helena Governor Sam C Ford will introduce Carr. event aims to unite local Rotary clubs and attract regional attendees.
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Tom J. Davis
Colorado
Butte
Rotary International
Finlen Hotel
Ralph L. Carr
Sam C. Ford
Helena
Svibilw
J. R. Thomas
Butte Chamber of Commerce
Kiwanis
Lions, Exchange
Active
Butte Business and
Rotary
Carr
Montana
Thomas
West Broadway
Davis
Gov. Carr
Denver
Mr. Davis
County Property Owners Pay Large Share of 1940 Tax Bill
Silver Bow county property owners paid 1 133 051 32 of a 1 359 638 69 tax bill for 1940. The May 31 deadline for second half approached. Delinquency is expected near 10 percent after adjustments, lower than last year’s 12 percent. Collections totaled 455 451 63 with most in May and December to April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Bow
George O'Brien
Former Deputy Sheriff Dies in California
W. D. Tracey, 76, a longtime Butte deputy sheriff and notable Mining City figure, died June 4 at his sister’s home in San Bernardino California. The notice was received, with continued details on Page 10 Col 5.
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W. D. Tracey
Butte
San Bernardino
Calif
Weygand to Direct All Resistance from Algiers
French officials said Gen Maxime Weygand will direct overseas defenses from Algiers as Syria and Tunisia face possible British attacks. Cabinet and defense leaders studied methods to reinforce colonies and transfer air units, with Germany and Italy reportedly approving. Weygand will not travel to Syria, relying on his knowledge of the region to direct a vigorous defensive posture.
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Vichy
U.P
Syria
Empire Defense
Maxime Weygand
Algiers
Tunisia
Germany
Italy
Weygand
Pierre Boisson
Dakar
French East Africa
Jean Esteva
Charles Huntzinger
Jean Marie Bergertt
Italians Attack Gibraltar
Italian long-distance bombers and torpedo planes violently attacked Gibraltar in the western Mediterranean. The raid followed German bombers hitting Alexandria, and the Italians claimed a complete suprise for the defenders. Planes flew round trip about 2000 miles from bases on the Italian mainland. Details of damage were not announced. Departure of German planes from Sicily was disclosed by Giornale d Italia with no destination given.
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Rome
Gibraltar
Britain
Guardian Rock
Mediterranean
Alexandria
Egypt
Sicily
Giornale d'Italia
Luftwaffe
Germans Enter Syria and Iran Move for Palestine Invasion
Turkish political circles report the German high command will have enough forces in Syria within two weeks to invade Palestine. hundreds of fifth columnists and war materiel move into Iran, with oil pressure on Iran and a German staff already at the Teheran legation.
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Istanbul
Syria
Palestine
Iran
Iraq
Russia
Reich
Britain
Rhodes
Dodecanese
Beirut
Henri Dentz
Dentz
Teheran
Four men seize payroll at Minneapolis Brewing Co
Four men robbed payroll funds estimated at $50,000 from the Minneapolis Brewing Co. after wounding an employee who did not immediately respond to their orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis, Minn
Minneapolis Brewing Co
Plans Set for Annual Butte Scout Rally at Clark Park
Plans are complete for the annual Boy Scout rally and field day in Clark Park. Leo Maney reports 119 Scouts from Butte and Anaconda have sent in entry blanks. others expected. Events include a grand entry parade, first aid contests, mile relay, mast raising, signaling, string burning, fire by friction, rough and ready, four chariot races, and a closing ceremony with demonstrations by emergency corps members. The jamboree aims to illustrate Scouting methods for the Silver Bow area council and invites the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Park
Leo Maney
Butte
Anaconda
Emergency Corps
Silver Bow Area
Cabinet Discusses France’s Defense Amid Vichy Dilemma
The Vichy government meets as cabinet and colonial commanders discuss defense of possessions amid warnings from the United States. Cordell Hull’s note calls cooperation with Germany for aggression utterly inimical to other powers. Vichy emphasizes safeguarding France’s vital interests in a difficult situation.
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Associated Press
Vichy
Germany
France
Middle East
Foreign Office
Cordell Hull
United States
Draftees Listed for June 16 In Silver Bow County
Silver Bow county posts the 11th draft roll calling 31 men to report June 16 at 10 30 AM. Inductees will ride to Missoula for final exams two hours after gathering at draft headquarters. Leaders for boards Nos. 1 and 2 chosen. transfer from board No. 3 pending. Names include Philip J. Carden and Edward L. Chouinard plus 12 from board No. 1 and nine from board No. 2 with transfers staggered for Missoula departure.
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Silver Bow County
Selective Service
New Jersey
Missoula
Philip J. Carden
South Gaylord Street
Edward L. Chouinard
West Broadway
Carden
Joe Harris
Grand Avenue
Chester A. Doyle
Harrison Avenue
Harry J. Page
Shields Avenue
Walter T. Buchanan
Mercury Street
Albert W. Hofbauer
Sanders Street
Marvin J. Lapin
Highland Mine
Edward J. Shutey
Montgomery Street
James E. Baxter
East Broadway
John Sorich
Edwin P. Frey
Massachusetts Avenue
Frank G. Chakaran
Ferrell Street
Chouinard
Thomas CC
Wigal
Quartz Street
James N.ley
Stanley E. Olsen
Zarelda Street
Robert D. Attfield
Daly Street
Walkerville
Leo J. Cote
Yew Street
Frank S. Mance
Street
Rinaldo Parini
Elk Park
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Advocates
U.S
Boo Lindbergh
Mayor O'Leary
F. R
United States Chamber of Commerce
O'Brien
Weygand Will
Butte, Anaconda
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