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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1940
Page
1
President Roosevelt urges full speed ahead with arming the Allies and preparing the United States for any eventuality. He condemns Italy’s attack as a dagger thrust against a neighbor and warns of dangers if force and hate prevail. The UVA graduation address is summarized on page 3.
Thousands of World War veterans in Budapest demanded Hungary back Germany and Italy even to war after an official communique reaffirmed non belligerency. The message said Hungary favored Italy and Germany over neutrality and hoped Italy would keep the Balkans from widening the fight.
The Rome radio announced Italy entered the war on Germany’s side against France and Great Britain. Berlin claimed Italian troops advanced into France via the Riviera, though Rome offered no confirmation. The blackout of the capital continued as Mussolini’s Black-shirt forces reportedly prepared the first strike at midnight, June.
Paris residents flee as German armored units approach the city. Premier Reynaud joins French armies, ministers withdraw to the provinces. Havas suspends services. Paris papers halt. Front lines lie about 35 miles from the capital while civilians flood outward.
Congressional reaction to President Roosevelt’s radio address ranged from strong support to concern about possible involvement in war. Senators Minton Wheeler Adams Pittman offered views praising democracy while cautioning on conflict, with debates over Monroe doctrine and European affairs.
Montana Supreme Court Chief Justice Howard Johnson will address Elks Flag Day exercises next Friday evening at Butte High School auditorium. If attendance reaches a record it could exceed five thousand. the event is free and open to the public. The program is sponsored by the Butte Elks lodge with cooperation from the Silver Bow American Legion post and the Butte Chapter of the Improved Order of Red Men.
Diminishing revenue will compel School District No. 1 to trim operating expenses by about $36,000 in 1940 41. The proposed budgets total $762,358.77 with $476,410.97 for elementary schools and $213,529.12 for the high school, plus $72,417.80 for debt service.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer endorses President Roosevelt remarks at the University of Virginia commencement. It warns that Mussolini and Hitler show the peril to free peoples and rejects U S isolation as a lone island in a world ruled by force. Continued on Page 2, Col. 52.
President Roosevelt extended provisions of the neutrality act to Italy after Mussolini declared war. He issued three proclamations and an executive order, but did not extend the combat zone. Proclamations address US neutrality and the war between Italy and France and Britain and regulate use of US ports and waters by belligerents.
The liner Manhattan arrived in New York Harbor with 1,907 refugees from Genoa and Naples. The eight deck ship carried 194 children and many infants, prompting the laundry to suspend services to wash diapers. Other refugee ships followed, including the President Roosevelt and President Harrison, as war raged in Europe.
The House Military Committee backed a peace time army rise from 280 900 to 490 000 and authorized mobilizing the National Guard for U S duties. The Senate gains and other defense measures moved forward as President Roosevelt urged related legislation.
The forecast for Montana predicts generally fair conditions on Tuesday and Wednesday with little change in temperatures. No significant precipitation expected.
Istanbul June 10 Turkish cabinet met to decide whether to declare war or seek peace as Italy joins Britain and France in the conflict. A national assembly meeting and partial mobilization are expected, potentially expanding Turkey's armed forces from 400000. Officials say any actual war move hinges on whether Italy’s actions bring the conflict to Turkey’s doorstep in the eastern Mediterranean and Turkey would honor October pledges to aid the Allies.
Belgrade reports large Italian forces landed at two points along the Jugoslav coast. Split notes troops at Zara and Lagosta both Italian holdings, as Jugoslavia prepares to defend its territory if war spreads. Mussolini pledges not to occupy Jugoslav soil while seeking to prevent wider conflict.
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