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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1940

Page

9

Funeral rites mark Coleman family in Deer Lodge

Business activity paused from 2 to 3 pm in Deer Lodge to honor Joseph L. Coleman and family. Services at St. James Episcopal Church included songs by Hugh K. Evans and organist Mrs. A E Maxwell. Burial followed in Hillcrest cemetery with pallbearers named.

Deer Lodge Joseph L. Coleman St. James Episcopal Church Alf Whitworth Sylvan J. Pauly W. E. Keeley Larry Farmer A. J. Lochrie Butte

F.D.R. to Open Pennsylvania 160 Mile Dream Highway Soon

Harrisburg June 20 The United States set to formally open the Pennsylvania Turnpike on July 4 with President Roosevelt leading ceremonies. The 160 mile four lane toll road links Harrisburg and Pittsburgh through seven mountain tunnels. It promises no traffic lights or cross roads and includes rest stops, fences, and grade control. The project cost 70 million dollars with 40.8 million bonds outstanding and 29.25 million funded by Public Works.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania Roosevelt Appalachian Mountains Pittsburgh Middlesex Irwin Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Public Works Administration Philadelphia Steel Mills Atlantic Sea Board Philadelphia Navy Yard Youngstown Cleveland Pennsylvania Turnpike Lincoln William Penn Turnpike Midwest South Penn Railroad William H. Vanderbilt New York Central Andrew Carnegie Pennsylvania Railroad Hudson River J. P. Morgan Vanderbilt Raymond Wilcove

Senate debate on defense taxes sharpens as La Follette backs excess profits

Senate allies push a pay-as-you-go defense tax plan while the La Follette amendment imposes 20 and 40 percent rates on profits above exemptions. House and Senate leaders clash over economy steps, with Byrd supporting economy moves but the panel voting to delay further nondefense cuts. The tax bill would add 2,000,000 new filers, raise corporate taxes, increase individual rates, and expand nuisance levies including gas and tires. Italy meanwhile cuts imports but tourist losses persist.

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Public meeting on weed control district set for Friday

Farmers invited to hear the petition for establishing a weed control district at the courthouse Friday at 2 PM. The Board of County Commissioners will conduct the hearing. Roy A. Michaud of Anaconda, a district court judge candidate, visited Deer Lodge amid news of Mrs. Michaud attending the Coleman funeral.

Deer Lodge Board of County Commissioners Roy A. Michaud Anaconda District Court

Spain sees surge in motor trucks after revolution

A Barcelona report notes an order for 1,000 motor trucks from a foreign concern and another order for 50. Currency difficulties may push adoption of a barter system to cover part of the payments.

Spain Barcelona

Germany Orders Farmers to Report Machinery Repairs

Germany requires farmers to report all necessary repairs for every piece of agricultural machinery to Berlin. The register will help the government plan and deploy repairs efficiently.

Germany Berlin

Postmasters Meet Highlights Fort Peck Dam Visit

Will visit Fort Peck dam across the Missouri River as a key entertainment feature of the Montana Association of Postmasters meeting on June 24 and 25 in Wolf Point. The trip is described as a multi million dollar project drawing interest from attendees.

Wolf Point Fort Peck Missouri River Montana Association of Postmasters

Pioneer Stockman William Trackeray Dies From Fall

Havre Montana June 19. William Trackeray age 67 a Hill county stockman died from injuries after a fall at his Milk River valley ranch home He settled in the area circa 1887 and was a longtime pioneer in the region.

Havre Milk River Valley William Trackeray Pioneer Hill County

Montana Knights Templar Hold Midway Convention Parade

The Montana grand commandery of Knights Templar marked the midway point of its two day convention with a downtown parade and a dance at the Masonic temple. Officers will be elected and installed tomorrow afternoon.

Billings Montana

Italian King appeals for 48 hour grace amid Nice bombardment

A Nice report attributes Italy’s delay in opening bombardment to King Victor Emmanuel’s appeal for a 48 hour civilian evacuation period. The king reportedly left for the front to lead Italian troops.

Nice France Italy Victor Emmanuel

British Predict Famine in Europe

A British spokesman warned of famine in Europe, blaming Germany for the crisis as harvests in the southeast fail and Russia malfunctions. Belgium faces imminent famine within two months, while Germany and its import sources confront a grave winter shortage amid deteriorating conditions. County Mayor Bire postponed public works until after the season.

Britain Europe Russia Germany Belgium Bire

Weary firefighters struggle to control Chipmunk Creek blaze

In Yellowstone Park the 1500 acre Chipmunk Creek fire remained uncontrolled after 300 firefighters worked through night. Chief Ranger Francis A. La Noue doubted full control by tomorrow as transportation limits hindered adding 600 to 700 more men. A storm sparked two more fires near Soda Butte and Fire Hole Cascades, with small crews containing them.

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