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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1940
Page
4
The Montana Standard editorial urges readers to value political freedom as campaign debate looms. It cites Willkie’s call for a crusading campaign to unite America, defend freedom, and prepare the nation against dictators, urging sane voters to engage and decide independently.
The piece argues the campaign will reveal core issues of Americanism and unity, pitting New Deal premises against a Republican platform. It predicts debates will expose flawed economics that rely on debt and redistribution while stressing a return to solid fiscal logic and stronger national resolve.
Governor Roy E. Ayers celebrates three consecutive balanced budgets with cash reserves in Montana. He credits disciplined, businesslike state government, a loyal staff, and new services funded by increased revenue, including social security cooperation and water conservation costs. The speech contrasts Montana’s finances with Washington’s deficits and foresees readiness for future challenges.
A reflective piece on national political conventions deeming them human, open to patronage and jester roles, with nods to Will Rogers, Bryan, and Lincoln. It notes amateur leadership, possible shifts away from professional politicians, and hints at a new era of public discourse. It ends by announcing Afghanistan's King Zahir Shah planning a central broadcasting station for public talks and education.
The passage reflects on Edward’s abdication for love, the duchess, and the prince who ascended after George amid hopes and exile. It portrays a world once proud of Edward as a promising monarch now left without country or purpose, lamenting his diminished status.
A mother pressures her son to study law, claiming inheritance and duty while he deserts home for a job in South America. The piece blends moral meditation on parental love with astrology led forecasts and a sweeping Tamarack community panorama, naming locals like Aunt Hannah, Addie Dooney, Inez LaMarr, and Phyllis Rayburn amid life’s cycles.
Cancer natives are tenacious loyal and industrious with possible career ups and downs. They should avoid speculation and seek fitting vocations. Changes in affection may affect marriages. best partners include Scorpio Pisces Taurus or Virgo. Sunday June 30 predicts mixed omens and clergy workload growth in the year ahead.
Edith Roberts delivers Tam arack a humorous yet candid resort tale set in a Wisconsin or Michigan cutover town. The plot follows a seasonal influx of tourists and a core group of permanent residents along Big Squaw lake as they hustle to sustain life after the nine dormant months.
Dr. John W. Gunn named life member of Montana State Medical Association. J R E Seivers elected vice president for 1931-32. Wilbert McInerney named assistant U S attorney in Washington D C. Pacific Northwest Medical association opens in town with notable doctors from the region. A Chinese police unit is formed to curb narcotics trade led by Quong Loy. City council discusses recreation centers and Milwaukee railroad service to Thompson Park. Women's Democratic club of Butte organized. Mamie Lenaghan chairs. Sinn Fein growth described by Rev Father Connolly. Boxer Young Mooney defeats Ike Davis in ten rounds at Noonan's arena. Christoforo Colombo Society elects B E Colzadelli president. Martin Bonino re-elected treasurer. Star King the horse, formerly with Theodore Hennessy, races in North Dakota with a 2:12 record. Children’s day cut short by substation fire and rain delaying streetcar service.
Charlie Chaplin filed suit in a New York federal court seeking 1 million dollars in damages after Life magazine halted circulation on a complaint that an issue contained an unauthorized image of him in the title role of The Dictator. The case centers on rights to the photograph and publication.
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