Britain faces new crises in North Africa and Iraq
War dispatch reports fresh friction in Basra as Britain seeks to move troops through Iraq amid a 50,000 strong Iraqi army under Gailani. In Libya Tobruk’s fate remains uncertain as Axis forces renew assault and a decisive North African battle looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirke L. Simpson
Pross
Britain
North Africa
Iraq
Balkans
Basra
Tobruk
Libya
North African
Suez Canal
Cairo
Greece
Empire
the Nile
Gailani
Dhibban
Lake Habbaniyah
Axis
Europe
Lorxion
Patriotism Inspires 1941 MS Normal College Emblem Day
In Dillon on May 1 a spirit of patriotism marked the 1941 M day at Montana State Normal College. Men students painted the emblem with red white and blue stripes on the hills west of town and a cleanup squad kept the campus spotless. Lunch at Dillmont Park followed by skating at the park rink and an evening dance capped the celebration. The committee led by George Aitken with Jess LaBuff and F Allen organized the events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Rink
George Aitken
Jess LaBuff
F. Allen
Ireland will not abandon neutrality says Gen. Aiken
General Frank Aiken, Ireland’s minister for coordination of defense, told a several hundred strong Butte Irish American audience that Ireland will remain neutral in the war. He said Ireland will fight only if attacked and rejected promises of food or ships in exchange for arms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Aiken
Eire
Christian Brothers’ High School
Ireland
Aiken
Sean Nunan
Butte
Offire
Mr. Nunan
Washington
Pacific Coast
Boys and Girls Week Plans Finalized in Butte
At a meeting of the Butte civic club executive committee plans for Boys’ and Girls’ week May 8 to 14 were completed. Speakers announced include M. Y. Daniels, James T. Finlen Jr., Dr. Curtis Wilson, and Earl Genzberger. City clergy, PTA groups, and grade school track meet organizers outlined activities from Health and Safety Day to Vocational Day and a stadium program after the parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte Civic Club
M. Y. Daniels
Exchange Club
Bill Cullen
Pat McCarthy
Finlen
John Boardman
American Association of University Women
P.T. A
Curtis Wilson
Earl Genzberger
Butte High School
King Receives National Lodge Appointment at Montana Convention
Don B. King longtime county commissioner and former board chairman was named Montana committeeman to a national Modern Woodmen of America encampment in Chicago in June. The honor came from the national head during the quadrennial state convention in the Pythian hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don B. King
Montana
Modern Woodmen of America
Chicago
King
Pythian Hall
Ed Beal
Anaconda
Frank B. Mack
Great Falls
Carl Brattain
Sidney
la Salle Hotel
Edward T. Stacey
Missoula
Mr. Beal
Arthur Mehrens
I. Nankervis
Butte
Fred C. Se
Nazis Strike Tobruk Outer Defenses Amid New Drive
Cairo dated dispatch reports German Italian shock troops breached Tobruk’s outer fortifications after an all night battle. Tanks led the assault as Axis forces push toward the Suez corridor while British naval gunfire targets supply convoys west of Tobruk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tobruk
Cairo
Egypt
Libya
Suez Canal
el Gazala
Admiralty
Ain el Gazala
Salam
Virginia City Lodge Wins Ritual Contest in Elks Hall
The Virginia City lodge won the district ritual contest at the Elks hall over Butte with 98.74 points to 98.07. Judges included Joseph Sullivan Ana conda Chester Coleman and Frank Losich. The winning team will represent the district at the state ritual contest at Helena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia City
Anaconda
Chester Coleman
Helena
Frank Losich
Dillon
Leo Musburger
William G. Nelson
Lowell M. Page
Ray B. Osborn
Frank Carey
Esquire
Tom Raymond
Ellis Oakwood
Butte
Leo Carter
James O'Neill
Leroy Schmid
Carro
Montana State Elks Association
W. J. Nichols
Butte Lodge
48-Hour Week Goes Into Effect at New Mexico Mines
Horace Moses announced an increase of four hours weekly to 48 hours for all workers on a 44-hour schedule at the Chino mines division of Nevada Consolidated Copper. The change, effective today, provides time and a half overtime after 40 hours while China mines continue 24-hour copper ore production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver City
N. M
Horace Moses
Chino Mines
Nevada Consolidated Copper Corporation
China Mines
Axis powers declare United States a full enemy
Mussolini's newspaper in Milan reports Germany and Italy now view the United States as a complete enemy and warn of Axis attacks on U S fleet and air forces. Commentator Mario Appelius denounces Roosevelt's Atlantic patrol plan as a hypocritical bid to provoke war.
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Rome
Benito Mussolini
Germany
Italy
United States
U. S
Mario Appelius
Il Duce
Milan
Popolo d'Italia
Roosevelt
Economists Propose Installment Taxes and Defense Savings
A group of about 170 economists urged Congress to adopt installment prepayment of taxes and compulsory purchase of defense securities to curb inflation amid expanded war spending. They favor a flexible income tax, collected via employers, to adjust tax rates with rising prices and redirect savings into defense issues to stabilize the economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
Congress
House
Ways and Means Committee
Morgenthau
Hart
Bandit Kills Two Ada Men in Eight Mile Chase
Police arrest the suspected killer after an eight mile pursuit in Ada Oklahoma. Victims Alf Hardage 32 a filling station manager and Alec Powell 25 an employer were found shot in the car. The motive remains undetermined and no money was taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Okla
Raymond Rains
Alf Hardage
Alec Powell
Rains
Hardage
Powell
Quinton Blake
Blake
As Eight Grade Student Sees It on Democracy
Editor notes this is a Blaine School eighth grade piece on democracy. It defines democracy as rule by the people and equality for all, credits forefathers, Presidents, and soldiers, and states the debt to repay and democracy meaning everything in America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte Public Schools
United States of America
America
Beaverbrook Named to New Position
Lord Beaverbrook, minister of aircraft production, was named minister of state on Friday a move viewed as making him virtually deputy prime minister. He will direct economic war efforts while Churchill concentrates on military and diplomatic tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lord Beaverbrook
Beaverbrook
Britain
J. T. C. Moore-—-Brabazon
Frederick James Leathers
Ministry of Shipping
Winston Churchill
Greece
Libya
Charehi
Lower Electric Rates Cut Montana Power Bills
Montana Power announces a second rate reduction effective Thursday, totaling 649000 dollars in annual savings for Montanans. The plan lowers residential minimums to 75 cents, reduces top kilowatt-hour rates, and adds a one cent water heating rate. Commercial rates now mirror residential tiers for up to 6 kilowatt-hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana Power Company
Montana
Butte and Montana Weather Forecast
Butte: partly cloudy Friday and Saturday with late showers in the late afternoon or evening. Montana: widely scattered showers or thunderstorms Friday and Saturday. Cooler in the east and central portions Friday.
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Butte
Montana
Airlines Planes Will Be Sent to Great Britain
In response to President Roosevelt, commercial airlines and private citizens offered a substantial number of transport-type aircraft for Britain. The move followed government plans to prepare 50 large American oil tankers for British needs, with Jesse Jones coordinating private and airline contributions under lease lend terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Washington
Britain
Jesse Jones
Jones
Planes Expected To Be Delivered In Next Three Days
An official stated a substantial number of planes will be delivered within three days. An assistant estimated about 20 to 30 planes to be turned over, with airlines unable to spare more without cutting service. The Civil Aeronautics Administration reported 17 351 civil aircraft registered in the U S on Jan 1 1941, including 358 transports used by airlines.
British Land Another Force at Iraq
British Imperial forces bolster Iraq defences as Axis pressure grows near Suez and oil fields. New troops land at Basra amid Iraq government opposition, with fears for Habbaniyah air base and growing Nazi intrigue in Iraq.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Imperial Army
Iraq
Suez
Egypt
Asia Minor
Basra
Habbaniyah
Euphrates
Baghdad
Pierce Tobruk
Tobruk
Archibald P. Wavell
Balkan
Syria
France
Turkey
Middle East
Mosul
U. S. Chamber Pledges Aid for Defense
The United States Chamber of Commerce pledged support for defense production and urged a moratorium on labor disputes while disputing how to pay for the emergency. At its four day convention it elected Albert W. Hawkes as president and highlighted three policy differences with administration officials on defense priorities and economic stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States Chamber of Commerce
Business
Chambers of Commerce
Albert W. Hawkes
Nearyn
N. J
Hawkes
James 8. Kemper
Chicago
Chamber
Ade
Moisture Deficiencies Shown in Forest Service Readings
Moisture shortfalls up to 13.2 inches were reported from Deer Lodge National Forest winter stations on May 1 readings 1940. Skalkaho summit near Anaconda recorded the largest drop, with 23.8 inches of snow this year versus 46.3 in 1940. Pipestone Pass showed smaller deficits and Snow depths varied across Storm Lake and surrounding districts as officials compiled moisture figures.
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Deer Lodge National Forest
Skalkaho
Anaconda
Pipestone Pass
Pipestone
Butte
Storm Lake
BE. P. White
Stormlake
Range al Flint
Redman
W. W. Skalsummit
Kaho
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Trish
National Lodge
Ain el Gazela
Ain
Nile Valley
Palestine
Salum
Gambut
Dessie
Ethiopia
Virginia City Lodge
New Mexico
U.S
Albert G. Hart
Iowa State College
Harris
Harvard University
Bandit
Oklahoma
Slayer
Short Chase
Leona Johnson
Blaine School
Airlines
Great Britain
Ene Ay
U. S. Chamber
Forest Service
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