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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1944
Page
4
Official paper of Silvertow County with delivery options for daily and Sunday editions. Rates listed for mail subscriptions including one week one month and one year across domestic and Canada regions. Associated Press news dispatch rights noted and provenance stated.
The piece reflects a World War II home front observance on June 6 1944 the invasion of Europe. It honors American armed forces Canadian and British participation and asks divine blessing for victory safety for troops and a just lasting peace. It notes immense military buildup and the prayerful resolve of the nation in a moment of destiny.
The article notes the Democratic need to placate the Solid South in selecting a vice president, with Wallace facing strong Southern opposition. It recalls historical patterns where past parties passed over popular figures for geographic balance and political calculations.
The Italians, slow to warm up to Americans at first, now greet U S troops with cheers and bouquets as bridges of friendship solidify. Capt. Mark Reardon comments on the changed mood from mistrust to liberating allyship.
Engineers rebuilding roads describe the scene as Americans met with sudden, emotional gratitude from Romans. Civilians cheered, cried, and offered flowers as tanks moved into enemy positions, with locals providing tips on German positions. The passage suggests renewed unity could shape a Europe needing no future rescue.
The War department reports 183 618 prisoners of war in the U S with 130 000 Germans 50 000 Italians and the rest Japanese in 203 camps. Since 1941 only 285 escapes occurred and 280 recaptured. From 1941 to last March they logged 19 300 000 man days in farm harvest canning lumber salvage laundering and warehousing.
The article discusses evolving views on world order after Sumner Welles address. It argues the United States must define its commitments and how far to use military force in future crises, noting Wilson's settlement failed and cautioning against assuming his solution is correct.
Walter Lippmann argues the Paris debate over a separate German peace treaty versus a united league. He warns the Wilsonian choice risked vague commitments and a failed settlement, urging limited force promises via specific treaties and immediate involvement of neighboring states to enforce German disarmament. China looms large as a comparison to Europe.
Horoscopes warn accidents may be more common than usual and advise aged persons to safeguard health through the summer. Greed and graft are foretold in business. Race prejudice may affect politics at conventions. Neptune and Saturn imply foreign policy talks and tough diplomatic issues.
A mother explains her son’s repeated slapping of other children despite firm discipline. The advisor emphasizes consistent, repeated experience to teach manners, noting growth occurs inside first and impressions bloom later. Patience and steady guidance shape behavior as children internalize lessons over time.
The New York Times hints a Louisiana legislative idea to ban coats and neckties from June through October as a test of shifting customs. The piece recalls Huey Long era politics and practical governance, suggesting interests in clothing trades and the governor’s authority shape such bills.
A collage of short notices from June 7 across years details William A. O Kelly Jr entering the Naval Academy and Robert D. Corette traveling to the Century of Progress in Chicago. Other items note a Mrs. Guy Bliss hosting a Mountain View Methodist Ladies Aid meeting, Miles Romney entering gubernatorial race, William H. Maloney a Park and Main car incident, a $37 000 annual loss by Butte and Superior Mining, and graduation rolls for Philipsburg Anaconda high schools with named students and principals.
Maas and Waldstein Co. have developed a new lacquer used on signal and communications gear at tropical bases in Newark New Jersey to guard against humidity and fungus. Previously fungi would grow on gear, absorb water and cause short circuits.
For over four decades V A Giguere ran Concord New Hampshire's leading four man barber shop. A manpower shortage forces him to operate by appointment only.
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