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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1940

Page

4

Western legal philosophy in Montana courts

The piece recalls Montana and western U S legal tradition from vigilante days to judges like General Charles S. Warren and Federal Judge George M. Bourquin. It notes Judge James Baldwin defending a defendant amid an arrest for drunkenness and cites the saying that since 1862 a man can get drunk every 30 days.

West Montana Charles S. Warren Butte Warren George M. Bourquin James Baldwin Baldwin

Editor's notice for Montana Standard letters policy

Public letters to the Montana Standard are addressed to Editor Montana Standard. Advertising subscriptions or business matters go to Standard Publishing Company.

Montana Standard Standard Publishing Company Daily & Sunday

The Terms of Versailles Revisited by Hitler

The piece argues Hitler will mirror Allied terms from 1919, noting Versailles harshness and the war guilt clause. It lists the territorial losses, reparations, and disarmament imposed on Germany, and suggests real enforcement failed, questioning if such crushing terms could prevail again.

Adolf Hitler France Germany Versailles Hitler Alsace-Lorraine Belgium Denmark Poland Sudetenland Czechoslovakia Danzig Memel League of Nations Africa Shantung Peninsula China German New Guinea Pacific Isles Saar J. M. Keynes Rhineland

Debate on U S naval defense and action against Axis

A historical reflection argues broad American consensus to resist Axis expansion, double the navy, and counter a European monopoly after a potential total victory. It warns Congress may delay action, risking naval inferiority before a four year build is complete, and urges decisive measures to defend the hemisphere.

United States Senate House Congress Americas Europe America Hitler Great Britain Japan Berlin Rome

Financial Preparedness and Deficit Alarm in 1930s

The piece recounts President Roosevelt's 1933 emergency message citing a 20 to 48 billion national debt rise, tripling regular government costs to over 9 billion annually, and civil payroll growth from 566,000 to over 1,000,000. Senator Byrd warns that true national defense requires fiscal restraint and robust financial preparedness amid looming deflation and potential future crises.

Roosevelt Congress U.S Byrd Virginia Senate Finance Committee Senate Army Navy

Footprint Mystery in Animal Crossing Writings

A description questions whether mud or snow in Animal Crossing leaves footprints. It notes delicate hoofed prints with hind feet nearly covering fore print marks, illustrating a graceful walk.

Youth arrogance and the limits of reason disarm spiritual life

The speaker argues that youth in their pride trust senses over spirit, ignoring the vast unknown. Experience shows goodness comes from faith beyond reason, with warning that neglecting moral law risks physical and spiritual harm. Tradition, marriage, and the Golden Rule provide lasting security amid changing temptations.

God

Navy impotent to defend hemisphere borders

A 1940 Tribune opinion criticizes U S naval preparedness, arguing the navy is the sole defense and laments Americans’ failure to unite against German expansion and Russia’s alleged alignments. The piece questions public will to act to safeguard naval power.

Russia Germany New York Tribune, Inc

Japanese official places Cherry cigarets on Manchukuo grave

Yasumaro Shimojo, chief of the Japanese bureau of decorations, dropped a package of Cherry cigarets on a soldier’s grave in Manchukuo. The soldier’s mother, Mrs. Tomotaro Mae of Tokyo, had requested the gesture. On returning to Tokyo, Shimojo gave the Mae couple cherry blossoms he picked in Manchukuo.

Yasumaro Shimojo Japanese Bureau of Decorations Manchukuo Tomotaro Mae Tokyo Shimojo Mrs. Mae

Girl swims two and a half hours to safety at Sydney harbor

Miss Phyllis Anderson, 19, fell into Sydney Harbor and swam for two and a half hours before reaching a warship and summoning help. She endured salt water intake and drank fresh water for two days to quench her thirst.

Sydney Australia Phyllis Anderson

Willkie Supporter in New York Apartment Rally

Mrs Wen dell L Willkie stands by her husband Wendell L Willkie in a New York apartment with a Win With Willkie poster. She believes his dark horse candidacy will secure the Republican nomination and his presidential win.

Willkie Wendell L. Willkie New York

The War Against the West by Aurel Kolnai reviewed

A column endorses Kolnai's book as a sharp 700 page intelligence report on Nazi intellectual blitzkrieg. It warns of nihilism threatening Christianity, democracy, and humanities, citing quotations from Nazi officials and advocates moral and military rearmament against such ideas.

Aurel Kolnai Viking Press Kolnai Nazi Germany Mr. Kolnai Adolf Hitler Hitler H. Frank Dr. Ley Labor Front W. Stapel Baron E. Wolzogen F. Walters Wilhelm Stapel Fuehrer A. Hitler Europe Jung

Butte News Highlights From 1930 And Earlier

Public notices from Butte report Lloyd Pietsch named assistant principal for next year and Sullivan heading the city directory. Lydia Gudmansen wins third term as Montana Graduate Nurses president. Lions club summer camp prep progresses with local contractors starting work. Also noted: Jerry Mullins moves to Seattle. Walsh urged for Democratic National Convention chair. alumni picnic plans discussed. vandals target West Side shrubbery. St John the Baptist society celebration praised. Kid Tracy vs Nutty boxing draw. Alice Gold and Silver Mining assets transfer to Anaconda. Reduction Works to face Boston Montana at Gardens with McLaughlin Kirstahler batteries.

Lloyd G. Pietscch Butte Scott W. Fries Sullivan Lydia Gudmansen Montana State Association of Graduate Nurses Helena Butte Lions Club Jerry Mullins Seattle Thomas J. Walsh Montana San Francisco Mike J. Sheehan Butte High School West Side St. John the Baptist Society Thornton Kid Tracy Nutty Jerry McCarthy North Main Street Alice Gold and Silver Mining Company Anaconda Company Beadle Boston Gardens McLaughlin Kirstahler

Horoscope for Cancer Era Forecast on June 24

Cancer readers receive a mixed forecast with strong notes on thrift and finance. Mentally sharp individuals may excel in business, while romance looks unlikely for the young. The piece warns against new ventures and urges mortgage payments, caution in national politics, and possible leadership changes abroad.

Europe Spain

Italy Imposes Heavy Taxes on Titles and Distinctions

Under a new law Italy imposes heavy taxes on titles, the range being from about $6,000 on the title of prince down to $1.50 on the lowest grade of an Italian or foreign order, and any new grant of distinction, Italian or foreign, must carry the tax.

Italy

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