Army Bill Breaks Historic Funding Record for U S Army
Congress approves a record 10.38 billion dollar Army appropriation surpassing 1919 totals and sends the measure to the White House. The Senate also extends the stabilization fund and devaluation power, prolongs the Commodity Credit Corp, and grants the Maritime Commission control over ship movements.
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Washington
Congress
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Commodity Credit Corporation
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Maritime Commission
Pope to Address War Views on Vatican Radio
Pope Pius XII prepared to speak about the war waged by the Axis against Soviet Russia in a 20 minute world broadcast from Vatican Radio. The Osservatore Romano said he would expound views on divine providence in human events. The pontiff prayed at St. Peter’s tomb before the address, as translations were planned in multiple languages.
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Pius XII
St. Peter
Soviet Russia
Osservatore Romano
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Vatican Radio
St. Peter’s Tomb
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Paul
Annual First Aid Contest at Columbia Gardens
The Anaconda Copper Mining company sponsors the annual first aid contest at Columbia Gardens this Sunday afternoon. Twenty seven teams from various mines and departments compete starting at 2 pm with music by the Butte Mines band. Cash prizes total 1350 dollars with a top prize of 300.
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Butte Mines
Butte Properties
Anaconda
St. Lawrence
Belmont Mine
Badger State Mine
Emma Mine
Original Mine
Anselmo Mine
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Leonard Mine
Steward Mine
Lexington Mine
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Anaconda Company
Soldiers Write From Camp Roberts Draftees Describe Life
Draftees at Camp Roberts share likes in exchanges with comic books soda fountain music and 10 minute rests. They dislike 5 10 A M first call and hail varied state origins from 48 states. Observations note post exchanges stocked with cigarets soft drinks magazines and popular soldier fare as reporters describe camp life.
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Cal
Ali
Sammy
California
Love
Sportsmen State Picnic at Goughs Corner July 6
Montana’s wildlife district No 8 hosts its sixth annual picnic at Gough’s Corner ten miles west of Deer Lodge on Highway 10. Expect 7,000 to 10,000 attendees with free coffee and a full program for all ages. Delegates from six counties name officers and clubs arranging the outing.
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Gough's Corner
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British Urge Army to Attack Coast
Britons press for daring raids on German held continental coasts now that Germany is occupied elsewhere. General J F C Fuller urges amphibian tanks and coordinated army navy operations to divert German forces and extend air assault campaigns.
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Sunday Pictorial
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Comines
Lille
France
Bremen
Air Ministry
Vulcan
Vegesack
Johnson Leads Texas Race for U S Senator in Early Returns
In Dallas on June 28, Lyndon B. Johnson led in unofficial returns for the special Texas Senate election to fill vacancies from deaths. Gov. W. Lee O Daniel trailed, with Gerald C. Mann moving into second ahead of Martin Dies. Early figures from 16 of 254 counties show Johnson at 95 652, O Daniel 82 174, Mann 177 816, Dies 41 842.
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Gerald C. Mann
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Butte Prepares for Fourth Celebration Draws 15000 Outsiders
Butte plans a three day patriotic festival with parades sports street decorations and a mammoth street dance on July 3. Mayor Barry O’Leary predicts about 15000 visitors from outside the mining city and Helena Anaconda and southwestern Montana are already showing interest. Fireworks led by W T Griffiths promise an elaborate display with huge shells and waterfalls.
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Barry O'Leary
Helena
Anaconda
Montana
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Butte High Stadium
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W. T. Griffiths
Motorist Held After Auto Strikes Pedestrian
Paul Wertin of 205 Watson Street was struck by a car in the 1000 block of East Mercury Street. The driver, Jerry Sanderson, was arrested near Park and Thornton streets and held on a charge of hitting a pedestrian. Wertin suffers facial and head lacerations with possible chest injuries and is listed in fair condition at St. James hospital.
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Tom Calpin
Dan Reagan
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James O Eastland Named to Fill U S Senate Seat
Governor Paul Johnson announced the interim appointment of James O Eastland, Ruville attorney, to fill the Senate seat left by Pat Harrison’s death in Mississippi. A special election must be held within 90 days to choose a successor for Harrison’s term expiring January 1942.
Propaganda Battle Behind War Front Aims to Redefine Allies
War correspondent notes Goebbels and Nazi experts tasked to prove the Soviet Union’s two year alliance with Germany was a sham. They claim the Russian bear was never a lamb but a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Front runs about 1500 miles show uncertain Soviet strength.
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Russia
Goebbels
Soviet
Hitler Promises Details of Allied Advances in Russia
Berlin reports urge European mobilization against communism as Hitler vows to publish “big successes” next Sunday. German claims include Minsk captured, six ships sunk near England, and heavy RAF losses with 36 British planes downed in 24 hours.
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Europe
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Red Army
Ankara
Minsk
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Royal Air Force
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Bremen
Butte Montana Weekend Weather Watch
Sunday and Monday forecast for Butte and Montana shows partly to mostly cloudy skies with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Temperatures rise modestly with warmer conditions Sunday and again Monday. Cooler in the extreme east portion, warmer in the west, and overall unsettled but mild for the period.
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Senators See Increased Lend-Lease Fund
Washington June 28 Amid varied foreign policy views senators agreed that any substantial aid to Russia would require a multi million dollar rise in the present seven billion lend lease program and new armament plant spending. Some speculated the administration would seek more funds soon while others questioned revenue sources.
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War Department urged national emergency declaration sparks Capitol debate
Washington reports circulated at the Capitol that the War Department seeks a congressional declaration of a national emergency. Opponents warn it would keep National Guardsmen in service and expand presidential war powers. Other defense moves push material priorities, energy controls, and shipbuilding progress.
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Soviets Claim Nazi Losses Hit Hard in Massive Tank Battle
Moscow reports the Red Army halted German advance in Minsk sector as 4,000 German tanks clash with Soviet armor in former Poland. Russian communique cites high Nazi losses and Soviet prisoners taken in Slauliai area while continuing heavy fighting near Minsk with 300 tanks destroyed from the 39th corps.
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Poland
Russian Information Bureau
Minsk
White
Russia
Red Army
Slauliai
Lithuania
39Th
Napoleon
Red Air Force
Defense Failures Are Scored by House Report
The House military affairs committee issued a critical report on defense progress listing major failures and delays causing a shortage of strategic materials. It cites lack of clear leadership and a national shift to social reform as key factors and calls for decisive action and streamlined agencies. The document notes critical aluminum and rubber shortages and plans to boost aluminum plant capacity to 600 million pounds annually, seeking 1.4 billion pounds total output.
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Washington
House
Defense
Anaconda Stampede Opens With Mile a Minute Pace
Anaconda begins its first rodeo in over a decade with a thrill filled start. More than 3,000 attended the opening performance at the Athletic field arena under clear skies after a drizzly parade. The two hour show features bronc riding calf roping Brahma bull fighting and specialty acts with a second showing Sunday at 5 p.m.
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Rodeo Grounds
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