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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1940

Page

8

Langer Wins Republican Nomination for U.S. Senate in North Dakota

William Langer defeats incumbent Lynn Frazier and Thomas Whelan to win the Republican nomination for U.S. senator in North Dakota with 51,217 votes to 42,523 and 38,061 for Whelan. He faces Democrat Charles Vogel, Fargo, in the general election. Lewis Orlady loses governor bid to Jack Patterson.

Fargo N. D William Langer North Dakota United States Lynn J. Frazier Thomas Whelan Langer Frazier Whelan William Lemke Asher L. Burkick James D. Grenna Walter Welford Lemke Burdick Grenna Welford John Moses C. P. Stone Charles Vogel EB. A. Johansson Raub

Export-Import Bank Authorizes Credit to Argentina

The Export-Import Bank authorized a 20 million dollar credit to the government and Central bank of Argentina to finance purchase of U S industrial, construction and transportation materials. It is the bank's largest loan to a Latin American country besides a Brazil loan from the prior year. Jesse H. Jones noted war disruptions in European supply and said the loan is unrelated to a 1 billion dollar cartel plan under US consultation with other nations.

Washington Argentina United States Brazil Jesse H. Jones Jones Uruguay

Graham Reports To Labor Federation At Miles City

Montana’s primary election law drew fire from James D. Graham president of the Montana State Federation of Labor in his Miles City address urging repeal or reform. He backed pensions for silicosis victims and stronger industrial hygiene to cut occupational diseases, pushed changes to workmen compensation, and criticized the federal wage and hour law.

Miles City Montana James D. Graham Montana State Federation of Labor Graham August Rosquist Idaho Federation of Labor R. Bailey Stortz B. K. Wheeler Margaret Nagle Butte Sky Small Helena Kalispell Great Falls

Montana ranchers declared personal crisis reports

Two central Montana ranchers died by suicide, with John Haller 47 found hanging in a barn near Hobson Utica in Judith Basin and Robert Beattie 57 shot himself in a shed near Hilger. Lewistown dispatch notes both deaths occurred this morning and were ruled suicides.

Lewistown Montana Bcd John Haller Harold Bodley Hobson-Utica Judith Basin Robert Beattie Hilger Ee Roum Soros

Republican Platform Seeks End of Government Crop Control

The 1940 platform calls for ending government dominated production control while keeping farm subsidies temporarily until permanent policies ensure a profit price for farm goods. It criticizes New Deal parity goals and envisions a profit price via expanding industry and reducing unemployment. Also notes Haydock Tote Double result with Bachelor's Folly and Fool's Luck yielding a $1,145 dividend on a $2 stake.

Philadelphia Republican Party New Deal Haydock Park England

Nazi barter deals with South American nations eyed

A well informed source says Nazi agents seek barter agreements with Argentina and Uruguay to supply Argentine foods for German rail electrification and hydro plants. They aim to weaken US South American ties and offset coal and oil shortages with overseas shipments.

Buenos Aires Argentina Germany Uruguay United States

Baer vows to curb Galento rough play in upcoming bout

Ancel Hoffman, manager of Maxie Baer, threatens to pull Baer from Tuesday night’s Jersey City fight if Tony Galento uses illegal rough tactics. Hoffman vows Baer will fight by the rules and says he will forfeit the $2,500 guarantee if Galento fouls. He expects referee guidance from weigh-in, with Commissioner Abe Greene likely to reinforce.

Pompton Lakes N. J U.P Anecil Hoffman Maxie Baer Jersey City Tony Galento Maxie Maudlin Maxie Paulino Uzceudun Reno Baer Senor Uzcudun Livermore Lothario Hoffman Galento Lou Noya Philadelphia Antee Abe Greene

Rain and Sun Proof Golf Slack Suit Trial at Old Point Comfort

A rain and sun proof slack suit designed for all weather golfers is tested at Old Point Comfort Virginia. The outfit promises full motion and ample protection without obstructing vision. The model is Ruth Smith.

Old Point Comfort Ruth Smith

Wheeler Urges Anti War Nominations and Non intervention

Senator Wheeler of Montana urged both major parties to nominate candidates with clear records to avoid influence by a small group in New York pushing for intervention in the European conflict. He cited a meeting that produced the William Allen White committee and warned against any nominee who attended. He reiterated opposition to the presidents wartime cabinet picks Henry L. Stimson and Frank Knox.

Washington Wheeler D.-Mont New York William Allen White Henry L. Stimson Frank Knox Navy

Oklahoma Cager Has Versatility

Oklahoma’s All-Big Six forward Jimmy McNatt showcased range by winning the university intramural sextathlon at Norman. He ran 100 yards in 10.0, threw 335 feet, high jumped 5 ft 4.5 in, drove 225 yards, swam 50 yards in 34.5, and made 45 of 50 free throws.

Norman Okla Jimmy McNatt Oklahoma McNatt

Poster Threatened Fire Dance Night Ends in Blaze

A Belfast Plaza poster promising a bright dance night preceded a major fire that engulfed the Belfast dance hall, a billiard parlor, and shops. The blaze caused about 400000 dollars in damage and occurred just 200 yards from the city fire department headquarters.

Belfast Plaza Northern Ireland Belfast

British Visitors to Bermuda Must Carry Passports

The British embassy announced that from July 8 all foreign visitors to Bermuda must be accompanied by a passport visited by an authorized British consular officer. British subjects are required to hold valid British passports.

Washington U.P Bermuda Great Britain Embssy

West Point Graduate Lieut O'Brien Heads to Coast Artillery

Lieut John F O'Brien son of Mr and Mrs John O'Brien 1112 Waukesha will report to Fort MacArthur Calif for Coast Artillery duty on Sept 15 He visited Butte recently Miss Helena Thompson bequeathed house contents and 120000 to Workington England to support a museum and research into human diseases

John F. O'Brien John O’brien Waukesha United States Military Academy West Point Butte Fort MacArthur Calif Helena Thompson Workington England

United Spanish American War Veterans End Meeting

United Spanish American War Veterans and auxiliaries concluded their annual encampment in Billings and named Roundup as the 1941 convention site. Officers for the U S W V and its auxiliary were elected with delegates chosen for the Detroit national convention.

United Grand Army OF Republic End Meeting Billings Regis Framsham Bozeman L. W. Watson W. H. Barnes Havre Sam Kellerman Great Falls Frank Ottis Butte Theo Watson Auxiliary Susie Bates Kathryn Thompson Anna Nugent Miles City Alice Wilcox Bertha Stephens Missoula Margaret Paxton Emma Brown Anna Plenger Pearl Morgan Ottie Davies Lydia Leathers Livingston Bates Detroit Fransham Hilburn Andrew Malum Harry Slack Montana Volunteer Veterans’ Association W. R. van Orden Robert Leavens Stoddward

Editor forecasts more intensive Italian activity

Rome reports editor Virgino Gayda says Italy will join Germany in direct attacks on the British Isles and in broader cooperation against the British empire across multiple fronts. A separate note mentions a fictional detective in Cardiff named Sherlock Holmes of New South Wales, whose house has been robbed three times.

Rome U.R Germany British Isles Giornale D'Italia Today Virginio Gayda Italy British Empire England Gayda Sherlock Holmes Cardiff New South Wales

State Water Board Seeks Bids On Garfield Dam Repair

The state water conservation board will advertise for bids on a $75,000 repair job for the big dry dam in Garfield county. Bids open July 12 with work starting soon after. The project includes rebuilding the $140,000 conservation unit damaged in February 1939 and constructing an auxiliary spillway.

Helena State Water Conservation Board Garfield County Roy FE. Ayers

Ex-Butte Labor Organizer Kills Woman and Self

In Hardin on June 26 Marie Leeland, 34, was fatally shot in a local tavern by Mike Blackie Halco, 47, who then killed himself. Halco, once a Butte labor organizer, allegedly accused Leeland of robbing him in Billings years ago. a stray shot wounded a Gillette sheep shearer, Brown, but he was not seriously injured.

Hardin Marie Leeland Mike Blackie) Halco Brooks Halco Butte Leeland Billings Wyo Brown

Cars collide on Harrison avenue injure none

Sheriff deputies report two vehicles driven by W. R. Morris of 1310 West Gold street and Len Andres of 512 East Broadway collided in the 3000 block of Harrison avenue last night. Both cars were damaged and no occupants were hurt.

W. R. Morris West Gold Street Len Andres Broadway Harrison Avenue

Egyptian residents depart Rome after Italy Egypt cut

Egyptian residents in Rome including diplomats journalists and businessmen depart for Egypt by special train after severance of diplomatic relations between Egypt and Italy. They were seen off by foreign office officials.

Rome U.P Egypt Italy Foreign Office

Weygand Calls for Discipline and Confidence in Government

War Minister Gen Maxime Weygand issues an army order urging strict discipline and unwavering trust in the government after a recent setback. He praises military virtue, honors past glory, and calls for unity, renewal of the nation, and loyalty to the future leadership of France.

Weygand Bordeaux U.P Maxime Weygand Tiny France

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