War Revenue Bill Approved by House Committee
The House ways and means committee approved a 5.929 billion dollar war revenue bill raising taxes on individuals and corporations. It trimmed a joint filing provision, directed higher postage rates, and cut second class mail subsidies as it outlined surcharges, excess profits levies, and post war refund expectations.
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Washington
U.P
Treasury
House
Ways and Means Committee
Post Office Department
Surtaxes
45 MPH Speed Limit Planned In Montana Highways
Fort five miles per hour will be legal speed on Montana highways in the near future likely by July 1 Colonel Sheridan says. After a set date patrolmen will arrest violators with a five to ten dollar fine. Existing limits include 55 mph at night and 45 mph on restricted city-adjacent sections. Attorney General Guillickson notes 1939 law gives the patrol supervisor authority to establish limited zones and post speeds.
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Helena
Montana
Col
C. L. Sheridan
Sheridan
Howard M. Guillickson
Chinese Force Recaptures Railway Town Kweiki
The Chinese high command announced the recapture of Kweiki in Chekiang Kiangsi corridor as Japan presses toward Lishui airfield. Eastern forces stalled near Shangjao while Chinese troops claimed gains against Kwangfeng outposts with heavy Japanese casualties.
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Chungking
China
Kweiki
Japan
Chekiang-Kiangsi
Chekiang
Shangjao
Lishui
Chuhsien
Tokyo Radio
Chekiang Province
Kwangfeng
Argentine Deputies Demand Action On Axis Relations
Argentine deputies demanded a clear policy shift after the Rio de Janeiro conference. The chamber voted to summon Foreign Minister Enrique Ruiz Guiñazu to July 2 to report on the torpedoing of the Rio Tercero and whether to rupture relations with Germany, Italy and Japan.
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Buenos Aires
Chamber of Deputies
Enrique Ruiz Guinazu
Chamber
Germany
Rio Tercero
Rio de Janeiro
Italy
Japan
Mines students claim places on honor roll
Twenty four Montana School of Mines engineering students led by Thomas J Hallin Gardiner earned top marks for the second semester with perfect A averages. The roll includes ten Montana cities and scholars from Turkey Canada New Mexico and Idaho. Miss Beryl W Garrison led the women with an index of 2.74.
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Montana School of Mines Engineering
Thomas J. Hallin
Gardiner
Somer
W. M. Brown
Regis Mallin
Montana
Butte
Walkerville
Silver Star
Kalispell
Fort Benton
Helmville
Belgrade
Anaconda
Glendive
Brown
Turkey
Canada
New Mexico
Idaho
Beryl W. Garrison
Aeat
Montana Mines
Nazis Prepare for Great Mass Effort
Berlin reports say Germany doubts a second Western front and plans the largest combined attack on the Russian and African fronts since invading Russia. Neutral observers forecast Germany able to wage another year, with a major summer push on Russia if RAF raids or failure of a western front shift the balance.
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Bern
Switzerland
Germany
Europe
Russia
Berlin
Kerch
Kharkov
Zurich
Die Tat
Salvage Campaign Garners Strong Butte Support
Joint statements from leaders of two scrap drives report progress. Rubber collection head S. J. Connolly cites 329,249 pounds collected by Wednesday afternoon, while Civilian Defense commander Eugene Savage notes eight tons of metal and one ton of rubber gathered for pickup. Zone 8 area instructions and contact number 5481 are provided for arranging truck calls.
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The
Petroleum Industries
Civilian Defense Corps
Butte
J. Connolly
Petroleum Group
Eugene Savage
Woolman
Boardman
Granite Streets
Main Street
Gaylord and
Warren Streets
Front Street
Commander Savage
WPA
Brazil Seeks Axis Submarine Base
A high source said naval and aviation forces are probing reports of an Axis submarine base on the coast of Maranhao state in Brazil. It is unclear if submarines operate from the base but reports suggest Axis raiders may hide and refuel in river mouth waters along the swampy shoreline.
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Rio DE Janeiro
Maranhao
Dean Ford to Lead Montana State Journalism School
Berkeley, June 24. James L. C. Ford, UC Berkeley assistant professor of journalism, will become dean of the Montana State University Missoula School of Journalism around September 1, succeeding Arthur L. Stone. Ford brings 12 years of newspaper experience and prior teaching at Wisconsin and Oregon. He formerly worked for United Press, the Chicago Tribune, and the Associated Press in San Francisco. The Montana school hosts 32 member schools of the AAASDJ.
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Berkeley
Calif
James L. C. Ford
University of California
Montana State University
Missoula
Arthur L. Stone
Ford
University of Wisconsin
University of Oregon
New York City
United Press
Chicago Tribune
Associated Press
San Francisco
Montana
American Association of Schools and
Departments of
Yields Seen for Winter Wheat in Federal-State Report
The joint weekly forecast from the Federal Weather Bureau and Agricultural Marketing Service predicts winter wheat and other early grains will exceed last year’s crop in Montana where ranges are strong, stock water abundant, and livestock in good condition. Spring wheat is advancing, labor issues affect beet thinning with varied completion levels by county. Hay acres may stay uncut due to labor and crop pressure, while grasshopper infestations remain subdued by cool weather.
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Helena
Federal Weather Bureau
Agricultural Marketing Service
Montana
Blaine County
Big Horn
Richland
Yellowstone
Abolition of CCC Appears Likely
Washington on June 24 the Senate appropriations committee backed the House stance by voting 15 to 9 to cut off 80 million dollars for the Civilian Conservation Corps for the new fiscal year. Senator McCarran aimed to restore the funding but faces a Senate floor fight as the panel acts to save wartime economy. A McKellar bid to drop 58 million for the National Youth Administration failed by over two to one.
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Washington
Civilian Conservation Corps
Senate Appropriations Committee
House
McCarran
D.nev
Senate
House Appropriations Committee
Senator McKellar
D.-Tenn
National Youth Administration
Runners Must Supply Finish Line Tape in France
The French commissariat of sports ruled that runners must bring their own finish line tape for track meets. Officials released sponsors from furnishing yarn due to textile shortages.
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Vichy
Commissariat of Sports
Rommel Seeks to Encircle British Force in Egypt
Axis forces mass for a flanking push against the British Eighth Army atop the Egyptian frontier escarpment. Rommel aims to strike through Fort Madalena and Bir El Shegga as air and armor skirmishes intensify in a battle anticipated to be pivotal in the defense of Egypt.
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Cairo
Rommel
Eighth Army
Royal South African Air Force
Salum
Egypt
Tobruk
Fort Madalena
Salam
Bir el Shegga
Ai.e L
Cirenaica
Butte Rodeo Advance Ticket Sale Attracts Heavy Demand
Advance sales for the Butte rodeo set for July 16 17 18 are the heaviest in years say Silver Bow County Navy Relief Society officials. Proceeds support Montana's $15000 relief quota for navy families affected by wartime losses. Ticketing begins city wide with American Women's Voluntary Services handling the sale. Regular patrons of the bronco busting show boost advance purchases beyond prior years.
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Butte
Silver Bow
Axis war aims push for quick decisive blows in Russia and Africa
War correspondent notes Hitler orders commanders to act swiftly in southern Russia and North Africa as fighting sharpens around Kharkov. German gains are uncertain while Russian lines hold from Kharkov to the Sea of Azov. British forces retreating toward a wide turning move, while the Eighth Army enjoys shorter lines for a potential decisive test.
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Kirke L. Simpson
Hitler
Russia
North Africa
Caucasus
Egypt
Tobruk
Cairo
London
Eighth Army
Married Men With Children Will Be Last to Be Drafted
Washington policy from selective service establishes four draft categories based on financial dependents and marital status. Married men with children would generally be last called, while essential war industry jobs may transfer workers to critical sectors. Some married men could be drafted sooner if needed to meet schedules.
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Washington
Selective Service
Roosevelt
Beigg Ose
Paul V. Nutt
Army
McNutt
National War Supply Program
Rubber collection drive tallies yet to be finalized
A national report to President Roosevelt shows 100 538 tons of rubber collected by filling stations as of June 24 with the drive ending June 30. Dealers and buyers’ totals are pending. officials note western states performed well while the East and South show momentum. Per capita records highlight Nevada, Montana, Oregon, and Arizona high and Pennsylvania, New York, Alabama, New Jersey low.
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Washington
U.P
Roosevelt
William R. Boyd, Jr
Petroleum Industry War Council
White House
Harold L. Ickes
Ickes
Ralph K. Davies
Boyd
Nevada
Montana
Oregon
Arizona
Pennsylvania
New York
Alabama
New Jersey
German Offensives Press Kharkov and Sevastopol Fronts
On the Kharkov front the Germans renewed a heavy attack with tanks aiming to breach Soviet lines east of Kharkov and push toward the Caucasus. At Sevastopol the assault continued with two infantry divisions advancing against shell torn fortifications as Soviet counterattacks recaptured ground in two northern sectors. The Barents Sea also reported a Soviet warship sinking an enemy transport.
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Moscow
Kharkov
Sevastopol
Barents Sea
Caucasus
Izvestia
Red Army
Severnaya Bay
Russia
Weather outlook scattered showers and mild temperatures
A steady trend of little temperature change with scattered afternoon showers. Wednesday brings a high of 69 and a low of 41 degrees, with cool conditions continuing into the evening.
Reception for Bishop Hammaker Opens Montana Conference
A reception in honor of Bishop W. E. Hammaker of Denver opened the Montana conference session. speakers included Rev. F. E. Logee Mrs J P Wills and Mrs J J Haggerty. Local pastors helped plan the event as the fourth annual Montana conference gathered in Butte.
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W. E. Hammaker
Denver
Colo
Methodist Church
Colorado
Utah
Nevada
Wyoming
Montana
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Mines Engineering
Western
Thomas E. Hawkins
Brazil
University School of Journalism
Navy Relief
the War News
Sea of Azov
Kharkov Front
Black Sea
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