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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1940
Page
4
Montane Standard urges strict forest fire precautions as wardens patrol lookout towers and public cooperation increases. Regulators impose axe shovel and bucket rules to minimize man made fires amid dry July August forecasts in western Montana.
The June Philadelphia event signals a resurgent GOP with new leadership. Wendell Willkie is hailed as a fearless, fair minded fighter who can unite business and labor, restore confidence, and push the party toward a strong, credible program in the era ahead.
The piece warns of an early forest fire season in Montana with dry conditions and recent blazes in Yellowstone Park and the Flathead region. It notes reduced June rainfall, melting snow, and growing risk as visitors plan trips into the woods and mountains across western Montana.
The piece draws stark parallels between Britain’s stand against Napoleon and today’s struggle with Hitler. It notes Britain’s isolation, past alliances, and naval feats led by Nelson, contrasting Napoleon’s failed campaigns with Britain’s enduring resistance and potential for renewed alliances as war avenues shift toward Russia and Spain.
Wing of the purge sees those leaning toward Communism as most dependent on idle labor. The remark links political ideology to work activity within WPA ranks.
Citizens may gain a first hand view of appeasement as a political concept. Observers debate whether yielding to demands avoids conflict or signals weakness. Public interest centers on leadership decisions and potential impacts on policy.
The Isle of Man, a self-governing British possession, boasts no crime and no debt. Hall Caine, famed Manx author, earned vast wealth and produced the Life of Christ in 3.5 million words. He lived simply, wrote with a stub pencil, and left a substantial estate.
A locomotive on the Kuibyshev railway is manned by a family team. Engineer E. Z. Trefilov directs with wife Maria Trefilov as his assistant. Maria, who trained as an assistant engineer at Ufa, joined after an appeal by Zinaida Troitskaya, a prominent Soviet deputy and head of the Moscow Belt line.
A parenting column urges teaching children time awareness by giving them a watch and having them time tasks. It argues children struggle to gauge end times for play and recommends practical exercises like timing chores, walking to school, and errands to build reliable time sense.
Gracie Allen’s book compiles broadcasts with satirical prompts from the Gracie Allen Self- Delusion Institute. The spoof work promotes political ambition and mocks elites with ads suggesting how to become president for a price and laughs at a world teetering on crisis.
A satirical piece features Gracie instructing students on becoming a U S President, promising perks like paid vacations and a free battleship to fish from. It mocks political ambition and advises quirky methods such as invisible ink checks and plowing under friends for bonuses.
Cancer from June 22 to July 22 is linked to the moon and poetry while loving home luxury and public entertainments. Adverse aspects with Mars foretell violence against organizations and troubling European news. naval expansion and postwar commerce strategies feature prominently along with patriotic female relief efforts.
Ten to thirty doctors from across Montana attended the state medical association meeting in Butte. The Thistles beat Sons United 5 2 in a Gardens soccer game. Dr G J McHeffy, UM graduate, began internship at Murray hospital. Montana birthrate rises slightly while nation declines. Senator Walsh backs Irish plank for party platform. Miss Lulu Jane Ninno elected to Montana State Nurses association board. Mines league opener halted at 10 0 as darkness fell with Timber Buttes ahead. J H Driscoll elected president of the Butte Workingmen’s Union. Fish hatchery at the Gardens attracts crowds as Butte Anglers report hatching eggs and 14 pound trout. Englewood Car line extension nearly done with track laid and wire being strung. Tom Foster of Sheridan reports drought worries among Ruby river farmers. The Montana State Tennis association sets the state tournament for Hunter’s Hot Springs on August 15.
The Rev B C Foulger in cassock blessed the Horse and Groom inn in Blackbournton England then led parishioners to the saloon bar for drinks. About thirty parishioners and the church warden attended. The vicar paid the bill and joined a darts game while helping landlady Mrs Emily Farmer, a widow, start the inn.
Mrs. Annie Paton of Rhyl died recently during a 20 year match played by mail with her nephew Hugh P. Harrison. The two opponents lived 20 miles apart in England and exchanged one move per week, leaving the game unfinished. Harrison considered taking on a new opponent but declined.
A Buenos Aires department store showcases six prominent Argentine artists each designing an original window display with total creative freedom. The innovative exhibits are drawing strong public interest and attention.
The reading predicts a year of activity and initiative for Cancer individuals born on this day. It notes potential ambition and originality in children born now, with occasional moodiness and quick temper as summer approaches. It mentions doctors and surgeons may be in demand and marriages may be forthcoming.
Friends of David Lloyd George urge the former prime minister to reconsider and accept a cabinet post if offered by Winston Churchill. They argue his entry would strengthen the British government after Churchill formed his cabinet months ago and Lloyd George refused a post then.
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