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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1941
Page
4
Official paper of Silver Bow County. The Associated Press news dispatches credited to it. Entered second-class matter at the Butte post office. Subscriptions offered for daily Sunday, Sunday only, and Canada deliveries with various terms.
A 1930s perspective argues that the Communications Commission improperly controls radio and risks private broadcasting. The piece contends annual licenses, censorship fears, and ads rates being shaped by regulators threaten free speech and press. Congress faces hearings on constitutional rights and regulatory overreach.
Army officers training the selectees report the 1941 group as disciplined and eager to learn. Colonel Adelno Gibson, chemical officer of the Second Army, says the selectees are outstanding soldiers and gentlemen, overcoming fears they might be soft or ill-mannered. The new Americans show respect for officers and strong self control during large maneuvers in Tennessee.
The text praises industrialists and workers for turning civilians into soldiers and supplying modern warfare gear. It highlights the importance of the man behind the gun and the peerless role of industry and labor in supporting the army. The selected Army is doing its part.
The President’s first Congress report under the lend-lease act shows Britain aid as a small start from seven billion authorized. He argues America will outproduce Britain in munitions and ensure supplies reach the front despite neutrality laws, signaling a belligerent stance amid peacetime.
War reshapes the beauty trade by restricting rare flower oils, aluminum, brass, talc, and cellulose acetate used in nail polish and hair tools. Imports falter and prices rise, linking a $230,000,000 industry to wartime munition needs. Hairstyles may become scarce as perms and marcel waves decline.
A man who heard much talk of sacrifices now adds one spoon of sugar to his coffee, a change from his prior habit of using none. The shift signals personal restraint in daily routines amid broader discourse on sacrifice.
The article contrasts mothers restricting children's diets with the lure of neighbors warm kitchens. It follows Joe aged 15 as he sneaks to Freddy’s house for doughnuts and cocoa, while home rules demand restraint and scheduled meals. It ends by asking for a balanced middle way.
Hollywood writer director Preston Sturges often names characters with quirky labels in his films. The article notes how Veronica Lake's role is simply "The Girl" and other cast members are cited as "The Valet" or "Butler Burrows" in multiple pictures. It contrasts playful character tags with political echoes about democracy versus repression, ending with a reflection on free voting and personal belief in America compared to totalitarian regimes.
Thomas B. Morgan, former Italy correspondent, presents a hard edged critique of Mussolini in a newsy, reportorial style. He argues Italy’s dictator betrayed allies and peoples, citing Spain Greece Egypt Libya and Ethiopia and alleging a million and a half deaths. Morgan claims Mussolini deceived socialists royalists capitalists workers and the Italian public, selling them out to Germany.
A report from Great Falls notes Governor Sam C. Ford dining at 7 15 a m in a downtown restaurant we are told he sat at the counter and ate two coffees two hot cakes and two scrambled eggs The piece also makes a quip about democracy and a science fact on sun rays with a 280 to 20 millionth meter wavelength.
Gemini forecasts note dual talents and restlessness with Mercury ruling. The piece warns of epic wartime issues, graft risks in defense spending, and a potential rise in patriotism as wartime steps unfold. It calls for disciplined children and stable home counsel amid national upheaval.
This first of five articles outlines the National Nutritional Conference for Defense findings on required daily allowances for calories protein calcium iron and vitamins. The series will cover these nutrients and conclude with a suggested daily diet for health.
The National Nutritional Conference chart lists daily calories for various groups. A moderately active man needs 3000, very active 4500, and sedentary 2500. women range 2100 to 3000. Children require calories by age, with 13–15 year olds around 2800 for girls and 3200 for boys, rising to 3800 for boys aged 16–20. Examples show common foods and their calories.
Harry Willbach of the New York state crime bureau argues Chicago is no longer the nation's crime capital, citing a Northwestern University Journal study showing Chicago’s crimes fell 60 percent since 1927 despite population growth. He notes 19,272 major crime arrests in 1939 and says police effectiveness improved with declines also seen in other cities.
Close students of German news suggest evaluating Berlin bulletins. German high command notices are often accurate about positives but omit reverses. Nazi spokesman statements reflect foreign office views and may be twisted for diplomacy. DNB reports and German controlled outlets are unreliable under Goebbels’ propaganda ministry.
The Jalisco government reveals in a damage census that in Tuxpan 966 of 1,723 buildings were destroyed, 600 nearly ruined and uninhabitable, and 97 badly damaged. The report notes residents remaining in damaged structures and ongoing reconstruction efforts.
Stewart analyzes possible Axis moves from France to Dakar via Spain and Portugal. He cites Vichy France, Franco, and Gibraltar, arguing the Iberian Peninsula could become a base for invasion while noting guerrilla risks and Portugal’s stance.
A. T. Morgan defeated Art Merkle 1 up in the 18 hole golf finals of the annual C. W. Goodale cup series at the Butte Country club. Walkerville officials halted a scheme to sell permits to Butte residents at 25 cents restoring the price to 1.00. Butte Electric Railway seeks 6 percent fare for adults and 3 percent for children under 12. Balfour Baker of Los Angeles visited Butte. F A Linforth spoke on geology at the Butte Rotary club. Lions in Columbia Gardens required heated cages to separate two lions. Rev Purley A Baker discussed anti-saloon policy with local leaders. John S Boyle named as drowned en route to San Francisco convention delegates.
Moscow report notes voices and music recorded on film then printed on paper tape. An experimental factory produced 20 recording machines and 20,000 phonograms last year, including dramatic, musical and operatic pieces. The plan is to print 150,000 phonograms this year.
Drought tightens in Calitzdorp South Africa driving water to 20 cents per barrel. In Gamba near Olifants River eight miles away farmers sell livestock as fear grows over potential livestock losses.
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