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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1940

Page

9

Complete county ballot lists many Democratic candidates

The primary ballot shows Democratic nominees for county attorney W E Coyle and others, with multiple positions for county auditor Hazel Bourquin Catherine Stanisich Dan Harrington and more. It notes Republican contenders in several races and reports 26 048 registered voters in Silver Bow county with filing deadlines and locations.

Cubs Coyle Frank J. Roe Phil O'Donnell William B Scotty) Frame Thomas J. Merkle Joe F. O'Donnell Francis P Red Neck Kelly Frank Moran Hazel G. Bourquin Catherine Stanisich Lemoine Sullivan John J. Brennan Neal E. Shea Elizabeth M. Rooney Dan Doc) Harrington Frances Mack Elmer Shea Justice of the Peace Silver Bow Township J. J. McNamara A. B. Cohen Dan F. Shea Fred W. Scheuer Leland Wege O'Leary John Mary) Moriarity Joseph M Bummy Namen Dixie) LaHood Alvin Bunny) Shea Eddie) McCarthy Constable South Butte James E. White Fred Sonny) Hicks Martin Jovick Harold Buss) Konen Bernard Hayes Si) Perkins Mary Jean Jean) Patterson M. D. O'Connell Leo Frenchy) Cheff Thomas G. Stimatz Frank K. Sullivan Mike Loughran Tige) Harrington James J Jim) McGuirl Paul Dosen Kate Rockefeller George H. Wade Silver Bow County United States U. S Montana Supreme Court Railroad and Public Service Supreme Court Secretary of State Silver Bow Colorado John Mack West Quartz Charles M. Rooney Butte St. Patrick's School Butte Business College North Main Scully) Prame Owsley Organized Labor Montana West Porphyry East Park Butte Miners’ Union Dublin Gulch Edward J. Wolohan

Northern Pacific Veterans Convene in Livingston Gathering

Vanguard of Northern Pacific railroad veterans arrived in Livingston for the annual Veterans association convention. About 350 NP employees and family members are expected to attend with meetings on Monday and a banquet in the evening. Tuesday includes a Yellowstone tour. Jesse Campbell of Seattle is president. Sidney L. Whipple of Spokane is vice president. E. W. Bennett of St. Paul is secretary treasurer.

Livingston Northern Pacific Railroad Veterans’ Association Yellowstone Park E. W. Bennett St. Paul Northern Pacific Yellowstone Jesse ©. Campbell Seattle Sidney L. Whipple Spokane Bennett

Lindbergh Urges U S To Avoid European War

Charles A. Lindbergh repeats his call against foreign entanglements urging the United States to refrain from European involvement. He warns against meddling abroad, warns of war risks, and argues the nation must build defenses and let Europeans handle their own conflicts. He cites dangers of forcing aid and echoes fears of a world dominated by Germany if war erupts. He condemns propaganda for war at home and stresses the cost to American families and future generations. He discusses German advances in France, the Maginot line, Verdun, and the potential German civil administration in Paris amid occupation news.

Congress England France Abyssinia Czechoslovakia Poland Finland Norway Europe Germany Maginot Line Verdun Paris Lower Seine Meuse Montmedy Denmark Luxembourg Holland Belgium Rouen Compiegne Hamburger Fremderblatt Reynaud

Germans claim Verdun capture and Paris fall in blitzkrieg advance

German press hails Paris seizure and Verdun victory, calling Maginot Line obsolete as German forces penetrate the frontier and threaten the east. Berlin papers outline France must regroup below Paris, reinforce Maginot, and brace for Italian pressure on the Alpine border.

Verdun Maginot Line Saarbrucken Berlin Nachtausgabe Paris Maginot Alpine

F D R Sent France Message on Aid to Allies

President Roosevelt pledged continued American aid to France and the Allies, promising increasing materials while warning that conquered territory would not be recognized. The message, sent before a Bordeaux cabinet meeting, aimed to bolster morale amid German advances and came during talks with British and French ambassadors.

United States France Congress Roosevelt Lord Lothian Count Rene de Saint-Quentin Bordeaux Mr. Roosevelt

Tax measure discussed in Senate amid war finance efforts

The Senate moved to expand the Reconstruction Finance Corporation lending by 1 billion while a war profits tax bill, backed by Senator Tom Connally, targets anti profiteering. The plan lowers income exemptions to 800 for singles and 1600 for married couples, raises corporate and excess profits taxes, and includes a 10 percent cut in non defense spending.

Senate Reconstruction Finance Corporation Tom Connally Texas Finance Committee House Philadelphia John G. Townsend R-Del Treasury

Soviet Forces Report Lithuania Surrender After Pact

Tass broadcast says Germany and Russia signed a border pact on June 10 and Lithuania capitulated to Soviet terms. Molotov accuses Lithuanians of torturing Red soldiers and plots against the Red Army. Soviet troops to enter Lithuania to ensure pact compliance.

Tass Germany Russia Berlin Soviet Union Lithuania Juozas Urbsys Viascheslav Molotov Red Army Estonia Latvia Molotov Wilno Poland

Husband and wife split on politics in Butte race

Mr George Swift filed for the Democratic nomination for precinct committeeman in precinct 51 while his wife sought the Republican nomination for committeewoman in the same district. The couple, residents of Butte for 20 years, say politics is their only disagreement.

Phil C. Goodwin West Woolman Silver Bow Butte Earl (St) Perkins North Main Walkerville Leo (Frenchy) Cheff Longfellow Mary Jean Jean) Patterson Maryland Miners’ Union Auxiliary M. D. O'Connell South Crystal J. F Jimmie) Chatham Garrison Frank K. Sullivan North Washington Paul Dosen East Second Mike Loughran West Quartz Legislative Assembly Thomas G. Stimatz South Arizona John Tige) Harrington Montana Kate Rockefeller West Park Josephine Hebert Silver Bow Street Margaret Patterson Anaconda Road Lena Butori Main Meaderville Loretta McCartan Caledonia Mary G. McCaffery Amos G. Blair West Broadway Louise West Casey Francis Burns Boardman Mary Lois McSovern E. A. (Skeets) Clabattari Spruce Robert D. Corette Albert E. Wilkinson U. S. Building Alex Blewett Harrison Grace M. Roderick Wyoming Marie Swift Marcia Frank Troyer East Broadway Mary E. Shallenberger Hamilton Block W. R. van Orden Hamilton George Swift Swift

United States Recognition Policy on French Government

The United States would recognize any legally constituted French government regardless of its location, whether on the continent or if Reynaud proposed moving to northern Africa or the western hemisphere possessions. The aim is to deny recognition to any government set up by Germany in France.

Germany France United States Reynaud Africa

State Essay Winners Named at Legion Meeting

Two Girls' Central high school students won first place in Silver Bow post American Legion essay contest on national defense and Americanism. Miss Tutty won in defense with Why Increased National Defense Is the Best Insurance Against War. Miss Dunne won in Americanism with Wave On Old Glory for Peaceful America.

Central High School Silver Bow Post American Legion Legion Miss Tutty Miss Dunne

Verdun Falls to Nazi Forces as World War Spreads

Nazi troops pushed toward Verdun and crossed the Seine near Romilly while Paris reported the Eiffel Tower swastika and the Unknown Soldier grave under Nazi guard. In Europe, Russia moved into Lithuania, Italy occupied French border territory, and Britain considered arming civilians as fighting widens.

Chaumont Paris France Eiffel Tower Rhine Alsace Maginot Champagne Seine Romilly Troyes St. Dizier Marne Suite Louviers le Havre Verdun Kaiser Maginot Line England Reynaud Bordeaux Roosevelt Russia Lithuania Kaunas Europe Stockholm Estonia Latvia Germany Scandinavia Italy Genoa Britain Capruzzo Maddalena

Butte Briefs on Hospital Births and Admits

Three babies born at Murray hospital yesterday two boys and a girl. Parents listed as Roy Bray 1814 A street A J Preston 1807 Garrison and Clarence R DeDycker 2541 Harrison Avenue. Admits to Murray hospital include Robert Cave Meaderville John O Hern Livingston and others.

Murray Hospital Roy Bray A” Street A. J. Preston Garrison Clarence R. DeDycker Harrison Avenue Robert Cave Main Street Meaderville John O’hern Livingston John Tomson Basin Reese Humphreys South Montana Street Helen Hollywood Deer Lodge Myrna Zanon West Gold Street St. James Hospital Charles Griener Utah Avenue Walter Stanton Cottonwood Barth Rask Keokuk James Harris

Demonstrators Arrive at U S Embassy in Rio de Janeiro

A group carrying American flags arrived in front of the U S embassy in Rio de Janeiro to deliver a message to Ambassador Jefferson Caffrey. The dispatch notes censored reporting of police dispersal and a separate demonstration occurred near the Municipal theater.

Rio DE Janeiro United States Jefferson Caffrey Caffrey

Supreme Court Denies Rehearing in Wilson vs Davis et al

Montana Supreme Court denies petition for rehearing in the suit by Mrs. Frank K. Wilson against Andrew J. Davis J G Poore and Carl J Stahl all of Butte. Plaintiff sought 200000 in property losses from a conspiracy claim. district court ruled for defendants and the high court affirmed 4 to 1.

Helena Montana Supreme Court Frank K. Wilson Andrew J. Davis J. G. Poore Carl J. Stahl Butte District Court Supreme Court

Swiss Warnings Rise as Parachute Invasion Fears Grow

Switzerland increased defense prep with sharp warnings as intelligence reportedly uncovered troubling signs. Libyan and Italian East African positions were noted as ongoing concerns, signaling heightened regional tension.

Switzerland

Mrs. Con SmI Taken By Death

Mrs. Con SmI died after a long life in Montana with roots in Boulder and Butte. She lived with her daughter and son-in-law in Butte for several years and was a devout Catholic of St. Patrick's church. Funeral plans await arriving relatives as the family mourns noted siblings and in laws.

Boulder Philip C. Smith van Nuys Calif John J. Smith Helena Paul T. Smith J. B. Murphy Monterey J. C. Harris Butte Norman Drew Juneau Alaska John Philip Murphy Sally Harris Diane Drew J.C. Maguire Los Angeles R. C. Monahan Alice Maguire Nell Maguire Fred W. Burns Rose Maguire Ruth T. Maguire

Grasshopper Valley Herding Association Holds Special Meeting

The Grasshopper Valley Herding association held a special stock growers meeting at the DL ranch to discuss allotments on the forest reserve grazing district in Elk horn. W W Schowe and George Harrison oversee salt distribution for summer range. new riders and visitors noted.

Polaris Grasshopper Valley Herding Association DL Ranch Forest Reserve Elkhorn W. W. Schowe Jackson George Harrison Phil Lyons Butte Herding Association Bob Harrison Watts Bloomsburg Harrison Hollis Harrison Evelyn Shirley Bozeman Olive M. Harrison Grasshopper Valley

ALL BRITISH EYES FOCUSSED ON FRANCE IN CRITICAL HOUR

British officials praised President Roosevelt for aiding France and pledged continued Allied support. They refuted French separatist rumors and warned Germany and Italy aimed to sow discord. The war, they said, would continue regardless of French capitulation rumors. Britain expected to defend the Isles if needed while aiding France.

France Roosevelt Reynaud United States Congress Germany Italy London

Chile Sees Tart Arising From Wineries To Meet Acid Needs

Chile anticipates tartaric acid production as a winery byproduct will cover the nation’s entire acid demand. Experts expect alcohol and wine industries to drive supply, reducing imports and stabilizing pricing for chemicals used in food and beverage processing.

Chile

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