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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1940
Page
4
A 19th century tone notes that Montaze Standard cites Confederate officers claiming only 15 to 20 percent of volunteers meet standards. It argues this conflicts with U.S. health authorities’ report of record national health and CCC veterans’ fitness, urging investigation into the anonymous claims about American youth stamina.
A note directing submissions to Editor Montana Standard and business inquiries to Standard Publishing Company is provided with a postal address and brief guidance. The text emphasizes where to address letters and business matters for publication.
A call for government to empower industry rather than legislate from above. Business leaders, labeled as economic royalists, pledge unified, voluntary sacrifice to build a free and strong national defense, resisting dictatorship and regimentation while demanding policy align with industrial and economic methods.
Washington officials warned that American youth show less stamina than the World War generation. They say the nation may lack soldier material capable of withstanding hardship fatigue and disease like the A E F troops.
A Senate debate on national defense measures reveals two camps. One advocates aiding Britain and France, even sending U S equipment abroad, while the other urges strengthening the United States first and resisting intervention. Isolationists warn against entanglement, urging adherence to the Monroe Doctrine. The piece calls for calm, sober deliberation and an end to political bickering.
Dorothy Thompson argues that France’s collapse shows inward anger and foreign betrayal at home. She warns the Western Hemisphere must unite politically and economically through a pan American program, including customs, currency, and a common defense, to withstand Nazi hegemony.
The piece notes a surge in Proxy Parents firms with New York firms employing over 150 staff to escort children to theaters concerts parties and tours while parents attend their own affairs The article questions the impact on the next generation as parental duties are outsourced and children increasingly accompany adults in public venues.
Psychologist explains why under four year olds bite out of emotion not malice. Manage bites with calm talk and time apart while protecting children from teasing and bullying. Check teething symptoms and offer safe chewing items to ease discomfort.
A literary review of Carson McCullers's first novel centers on Singer the deaf mute and an ensemble including Mick Kelly Jake Blount Dr Cope and Bill Brannon. The piece praises its original characters and a balanced style between Hemingway and early 20th century literary voices, noting the book's strong writing even as it questions its meaning.
Miss Helen Hirschy of Butte hosted a shower for Miss Helen Anson, bride elect to Leonard Smith, June 28 in Wisdom. Twenty one invited. two course luncheon. bridge prizes won by Mrs Bob Lee and Miss Lillian White. gifts lavish. Also noted are local travels to state REA meeting and rural electrification efforts, plus Egypt considering scrap iron plans.
Bozeman hosts joint department encampment of G A R U S W V National Indian War Veterans and VFW with M J Mullen of Butte opening remarks. Boy Scouts visit Camp Castle Rock. Dixie Lahood boxing match with Santiago Zorilla announced for June 30 at Clark Park. Rain delays Bryan speech. Rankin not seeking office. poppy sale raises over 1500 dollars. Chief Red Fox addresses Montana Christian Association. Oregon State? not. Flynn completes 24 day Pittsburgh to Butte journey. seven tires used. St Aloysius Academy winner Francis Sheehan. St John the Baptist events and welcome by Frank Boucher.
Cancer traits include devotion to home and family and strong memory. Sunday June 23 brings adverse planetary aspects but favorable church influence for relief work and war refugees. National issues focus on education reforms and vocational training. international news hints at labor growth and Pacific naval moves with earthquakes forecast for Japan next month.
In Stevensville on a special session June 20 Mildred Emebo worthy Matron and Otto York worthy patron led Beulah chapter. Three candidates received degrees and Mark D. Fitzgerrald delivered an illustrated lecture on the order symbol. A lunch was served in the decorated dining room to about 50 guests.
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