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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1940

Page

3

War threat grips Balkans as Russia presses Romania

Across southeastern Europe, nations mobilize as Red Army advances into Romania amid fears of broader Soviet expansion. Hungary eyeballs Transylvania while Turkey moves half a million troops to the Black Sea frontier. Berlin and London echo a tense diplomacy as Germany and Italy hint at acquiescence.

Bulgaria Turkey Dardanelles Black Sea Mediterranean Russia Rumanain Carol Romania Hungary Budapest Sofia Rumania Transylvania Dobrudja Rome Berlin Hitler Mussolini Europe British Isles Kischiney Chisinau Bessarabia Cernowitz Bukovina Cetatea-Alba Odessa Red Army Danube Suveava River

Anaconda Grad Joins Marshall Wells via Kinman Business U

Miss Jeanette Du Monthier of Anaconda Montana, a Kinman Business University student, secured a position with Marshall Wells Company in Spokane through the KBU Free Lifetime Employment Department. She is a Kinman Day School graduate and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William J. Du Monthier.

Jeanette du Monthier Kinman Business University KBU Marshall Wells Company Spokane Miss du Monthier William J. du Monthier Anaconda Mont William EBU National Employment Board American Association of Commercial Colleges J. J. Kinman

Civilians Fire on by Raiders Along English Coasts

Civilians are machine gunned by raiders along England's east and southeast coasts. A southeastern town was shaken by explosions from France as residents rushed to cliffs to watch air activity over the Channel. Ground tremors and blasts believed to come from bombs. Explosions heard from Calais direction as Royal Air Force planes sped across the Channel.

France Channel Calais Royal Air Force

Two Escape Death as Train Strikes Auto

Injured people were taken to hospital after a train struck a car. In the cab of the front locomotive were engineer H. Jondrow and fireman R. C. Asherman, both of Livingston, with Lou Mihelich of 120 Cherry involved in the incident.

Page One H. Jondrow R. C. Asherman Livingston Lou Mihelich Cherry

Hungary Sends Troops Marching In Romania Crisis

Hungary appears to prepare for a possible advance into Transylvania as Russian troops move toward old Romania beyond the Soviet ultimatum. Official news says chauffeur troops have been deployed near the Romanian frontier amid tensions over peace or war in southeastern Europe and a potential rift between Moscow and Berlin.

Europe Russia Romania Carol Hungary Transylvania Bulgaria Moscow London Calais Channel Islands Germany Britain Charles de Gaulle Red Army Bessarabia Bucovina Kremlin Ruthenia Czecho-Slovakia Bucharest Rumania Berlin Old Rumania Carol of Rumania

Bulgaria Hesitates Over Dobrudja Return Amid War Talks

Bulgaria shows no mobilization in progress and Sofia reports normal city life as talks with officials and diplomats reveal three points. Hope grows that Bulgaria may recover Dobrudja, yet there is reluctance to risk hostilities. Russian moves into Romania are welcomed but without strong rejoicing despite close ties.

Bulgaria Dobrudja Rumania Russia

Dawson elected Beta Theta Pi president

William W. Dawson a law professor from Western Reserve University Cleveland and visiting Tulane University New Orleans was chosen president of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity at Del Monte California June 28.

del Monte Calif William W. Dawson Western Reserve University Cleveland Ohio Tulane University of New Orleans Beta Theta Pi

Witnesses Detail Accident Near Soon-to-Be Overpass

A man sitting outside his home about 500 feet from the crossing witnessed the accident. The crossing will be eliminated this summer with two overpasses and a state bridge now under construction. Highway Patrolman William Holdorf aided sheriff's men in the investigation.

Demands sent to International Settlement from Nanking

The Japanese sponsored Chinese national government in Nanking sent a broad list of demands to the Shanghai International Settlement municipal council after the murder of Ma Shih Ying. Demands include arrest of assassins, Nanking jurisdiction over courts, cooperation with Nanking finances, suppression of anti Nanking publications, and protection for Nanking representatives.

Shanghai Nune National Government of China Nanking International Settlement Central China Daily News Wang Ching-Wei Ma Shih-Ying Chungking

Inter-state picnic set for Sacajawea Park on Sunday

Beaverhead county residents plan to attend the annual inter-state picnic at Sacajawea park on the continental divide border of Montana and Idaho. The event features community singing led by Parke T. Scott, a review of Laura Tolman Scott’s park work by Miss Jean Bishop, and a talk by Dillon attorney John Collins on local history. If weather delays, the picnic will be moved to the following Sunday.

Lemhi County Idaho Forest Service Parke T. Scott Armstead Jean Bishop Laura Tolman Scott John Collins Dillon Archie Henneberry

States Rights Topic At Dillon Kiwanis Dinner

Professor T N Hoover head of the history department at Ohio University spoke on States Rights at the Dillon Kiwanis Club weekly dinner. He highlighted federal state interference examples and noted the club will skip its next meeting due to July 4.

Dillon T. N. Hoover Ohio University Montana State Normal College Dillon Kiwanis Club Kiwanis Club

Dillon Softball Team Tops League Leaders 18 to 7

Dillon news notes include the fire department defeating Gleed's 18 7 in a Dillon Softball League game and details on the L D B church annual picnic. Also mentions UP train schedule change and a Royal Air Force honors funeral in Sheringham England.

Dillon Jack Gavan Missoula L. D William Hillstead Dick Evans Dillon Fire Department Gleed Royal Air Force Sheringham Exgland

Beaverhead Ranchers Struggle With Prolonged Dry Spell

Beaverhead county ranchers face continued moisture shortages as sun and dry winds scorch ranges. Crops show the drought’s impact after a three week spell, and haying starts earlier in Beaverhead valley due to water scarcity.

Dillon Beaverhead County Beaverhead Valley

Open Night Double Header On Dillon Softball Field

Leading softball teams clash when the Dillon league tops meet the Northwestern Ma chine in a double header to christen Dillon’s new lighted field Saturday night July 6. Third and fourth place teams play in the 6 45 pm program as Kiwanis sponsor remarks from Jack Barrett precede speeches by Mayor D A Galt and a Dillon Elks drum and bugle corps exhibition.

Dillon Northwestern Machine Butte Kiwanis Club of Jack Barrett D. A. Galt Dillon Elks Drum and Bugle Corps

Beaverhead 4-H Girls Hold Annual Roundup and Picnic

Beaverhead county 4 H club girls held their annual roundup style revue and picnic supervised by Miss Gladys Tofte. Doris Mc Adams will represent the county in clothing at the North Montana fair in Great Falls in August. Janet Peterson and Anne Hansen will attend the fair to give 4 H demonstrations, first Beaverhead members to do so. Florence Casterline won first in first year clothing, Jessie Knox in second year, Patricia Smyth in third year, Doris McAdam in fourth year.

Florence Casterline Jessie Knox Patricia Smyth Doris McAdam Dillmont Park

Turkey mobilizes half million men and fleet toward Bulgaria

Istanbul reports Turkey has mobilized about half a million troops and deployed surface ships and submarines into the Black Sea. The fleet leads a northern maneuver toward Bulgaria while widespread troop movements press toward the frontier and the Dardanelles defenses amid Soviet pressure from Romania and a tense regional backdrop.

Istanbul Turkey Black Sea Europe Bulgaria Dardanelles Russia Rumania

Belgrade asserts Yugoslavia stays neutral in Russo Romanian crisis

Government spokesman in Belgrade said Yugoslavia will remain neutral amid Russo Romanian tensions. Some outside factions favor Russia as the sole power to counter Italio German Balkan dominance after France’s collapse. In Detroit Ford and Lindbergh discussed airplanes and mass production of Rolls Royce aviation engines with no statements issued.

Belgrade Jugoslavia France Russia Balkans FORD Lindbergh Detroit Henry Ford Col Charles A. Lindbergh Ford Engineering Department

Rumania Faces Rapid Mobilization Amid Soviet Push

Soviet forces seize Bessarabia and northern Bukovina after an ultimatum. Romanian king Carol declares national mourning as mobilization accelerates. Moscow pilots land near Kischiney and Cernowitz with maps showing new borders. Romanian government reorganizes amid tension with Hungary and Bulgaria.

Red Army Bessarabia Bukovina Romania Carol Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini

Social shower for bride to be Miss Pearl Smith in 1917

Miss Pearl Smith was honored at a Tuesday evening shower at 1917 Carolina avenue hosted by her sister Mrs. Lawrence Hawkesworth and Mrs. R. H. Toole. Pink and white flowers, games, gift presentation, and a pink white buffet capped the event.

Pearl Smith John McKenna Lawrence Hawkesworth R. H. Toole Carolina Avenue Jean Marie Hawkesworth Enda Healy Jean Manning Jane Pipal Loretta Lynch Marguerite Brisbin Alice Hollahan Phyllis Skedd Esther Finnevid Doris Matthews Margaret Marron Lillian Doyle Tom Bolitho Ray Rickard Gerald Harrington J. Walter Keller Ella Monroe James Osselle Hawkesworth Toole

Firestone reports six month profit and land auction in Melbourne

Firestone Tire and Rubber Co and its subsidiaries posted net six month earnings of 2.565 million dollars ending April 30, or 60 cents a share, down from 2.852 million or 76 cents. In Melbourne an acre at Elizabeth and Collins streets drew over four million dollars at auction, while municipal records show James Ross paid about 150 dollars over a century ago.

New York Firestone Tire and Rubber Company Firestone Auto Supply and Service Stores Elizabeth and Collins Streets Melbourne Australia James Ross

German Belgian Talks Opened by Belgian Premier

Berlin reports that Belgian Premier Hubert Pierlot announced the start of German Belgian governmental discussions. Pierlot said Belgium seeks homecoming for officers soldiers officials and civilians and to keep Belgian unity while continuing the war on the side of allies. He noted contact with German occupation authorities and remaining Belgian authorities.

Berlin Hubert Pierlot Bordeaux Leopold France Belgium

Confession Plan Fails in Lozada Murder Case

Uruguay police puzzled as two men confess to the Jaime Lozada murder in Rio Negro. Santos first admitted guilt. Leon Freydenberg followed in Montevideo declaring the act. Freydenberg says he lied to get prison meals and rest.

Jaime Lozada Estrancis San Roman Rio Negro Uruguay Santos Leon Freydenberg Montevideo Lozanda Freydenberg

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