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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1939

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Poland Poised in German Danzig Talks as Litvinov Furore Stirred Europe

The Associated Press reports Poland expected to reaffirm a firm peaceful stance in response to Hitler's demands on Danzig and the Polish corridor while maintaining territory. France backed Poland as Moscow’s reaction to Litvinov's ouster remained unclear. The Rome-Berlin axis welcomed the tension as Britain and France eyed potential negotiations.

Danzig Europe Poland Soviet Russia Joseph Beck Adolf Hitler Pomorze Beck Germany Moscow Maxim Litvinoff Wyacheslaff Molotoff

Quake rocks area around Boulder Dam

An earthquake near Boulder Dam in Nevada rattled the region. The 12:43 p.m. quake and three aftershocks caused dust clouds and rock fall but officials said the $10 million dam structure escaped damage and no property damage was reported in Boulder City or Las Vegas.

Las Vegas Nev Boulder Dam Nevada Boulder City Tom Mead Bureau of Reclamation

3 000 Slain in Japsin Bomb Raid Over Chungking

Japanese planes bombed Chungking tonight in a devastating raid. Chinese authorities estimate 3,000 killed as twenty seven bombers struck near the airport and arsenal and damaged business districts. Consuls at the scene were hit but no injuries reported among them. Some bombers were said to be manned by Soviet pilots flying for the Chinese air force.

Chungking U.P

Chinese Air Attacks Claim Japanese Division Destroyed

Reports from Shanghai say Chinese planes attacked a Japanese army division at Leitang near Nanchang in the Hankow Changsha sector and nearly wiped it out. Planes reportedly cooperated with artillery and dropped 1000 pound aerial torpedoes for the first time in the war.

Shanghai U.P Leitang Nanchang Hankow-Changsha

Cody Entrance To Park Opens In Wyoming

The Cody entrance to Yellowstone National Park opened today with the highway in fair condition except for about two miles under construction. The opening was delayed from last week due to thawing damage to the highway.

Cody Wyo Yellowstone National Park Park Service Cody Gateway

Mines seniors start longest coast to coast education trip

Thirty two Montana School of Mines seniors depart at 6:20 p m from Union Depot for a cross country journey visiting World fairs. The trip includes Salt Lake City San Francisco Ogden Washington New York and a White House meeting with President Roosevelt. Dr Curtis L Wilson accompanies the group as professor of metallurgy.

Union Pacific Salt Lake City San Francisco Ogden Washington White House Roosevelt New York Curtis L. Wilson Union Depot Montana School of Mines

Britain and United States discuss war materials exchange

Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain announced in the House of Commons that talks have begun between Britain and the United States on exchanging raw materials needed for potential war. Washington would provide cotton and wheat in return for British rubber and tin, with Ambassador Joseph P. Kennedy handling the U S side.

U. S Britain London Chamberlain House of Commons United States Great Britain Washington Joseph P. Kennedy America Byrnes South Carolina Transatlantic Telephone Cordell Hull Belgium Netherlands Kennedy Clement R. Attlee Labor Board of Trade

Montana Weekend Forecast Brings Clouds and Showers

Partly cloudy conditions in Montana on Friday and Saturday give way to scattered showers and cooler air, especially east of the divide.

Montana Divide

Irish Army Orders Men to Mobilize in Ulster

Belfast dispatch reports the outlawed Irish Republican Army in Northern Ireland urged all armed units to prepare for immediate orders from headquarters. The proclamation warns of a decisive struggle as Britain plans a supplementary reserve tank unit in Ulster without conscripting the six counties, amid IRA opposition.

Belfast Irish Republican Army Northern Ireland IT. R. A Britain House of Commons Royal Armored Car Corps Neville Chamberlain Ulster Northern Counties

Scribner’s Magazine to suspend publication after May issue

Scribner’s Magazine will suspend after the May number due to scarce working capital and a summer revenue slump. Publication will resume in the fall if sufficient capital is secured to operate soundly. The magazine has carried works from nearly all leading writers of the past 50 years.

New York Scribner’s Magazine

Senate subcommittee boosts agricultural appropriation bill greatly

Washington May 4. A Senate subcommittee approved an annual agricultural appropriation bill totaling more than 1.213 billion dollars, far above the House figure. Many funds go to administration farm programs and soil conservation payments. Senator Townsend warned of later opposition while Senator Russell said the full committee would act soon.

Washington Senate House Townsend Russell

Associated Industries Head 10 greet noted leaders at Utah meet

George S. Martin state manager of the Associated Industries of Montana will fly to Salt Lake City to meet National Association of Manufacturers officials who will attend events in Butte on May 24. He will discuss the Butte program with national officers and arrange a civic banquet and reception. Howard Coonley will lead the delegation to Butte.

George S. Martin Associated Industries of Montana Salt Lake City National Association of Manufacturers Butte Utah Manufacturers’ Association Utah City Martin Howard Coonley The National Association Walworth Company

Showers Bring Relief to Montana Farm Areas

Montana farmers welcomed beneficial rain after a dry spell with the heaviest rain near Great Falls. Rainbow Dam recorded half an inch by 5 p.m. and readings across the region ranged from .02 to .31 inches. Showers extended to Glasgow with traces reported in Butte as the day topped at 73 and low of 39.

Montana Great Falls Rainbow Dam Glasgow Butte

Former secretary of state warns US must not be drawn into new war

National coal miners in eight states begin a walkout after failed negotiations between United Mine Workers and Appalachian operators. About 338,000 miners idle in the region since April 1, with further layoffs in 18 states as soft coal production halts. Secretary Perkins hoped to settle by tomorrow morning while Mayor LaGuardia cautioned about fuel shortages for transit. A separate Senate hearing featured Bainbridge Colby warning against entering another war and urging stronger congressional control over policy and neutrality rules.

United States New York United Mine Workers Appalachian Indiana Ilinois Iowa Kentucky Perkins Washington Bainbridge Colby Wilson America Senate Foreign Relations Committee Congress Vandenberg R.-Mich

Young Passenger Demands Goodbye Kiss at Air Lines

In New York a prim young woman buys a Chicago ticket then refuses to depart until Passenger Agent Ernest Albrecht is kissed goodbye. The bus prepares to leave as other passengers watch. He steps from behind the counter and kisses her, then she leaves.

New York United Air Lines Fourty-Second Street Chicago Ernest Albrecht Albrecht

Senator Harrison warns against tax revision without curbing spending

Washington May 4 Senator James Harrison chairman of the Senate finance committee told the Chamber of Commerce dinner that sweeping tax revisions or net tax cuts are impossible until federal spending is reduced. He accused business groups of driving higher expenditures and urged economies at the national level.

Washington Harrison D.-Miss Senate Finance Committee Congress Chamber of Commerce of the United States

Pitiful Plight of Travelers Learned Here

A Cherokee woman collapsed outside a East Park street clothing store in Butte yesterday. Police officer Cyril Kohn rushed to the scene as bystanders gathered. The woman recovered with her husband supporting her, while five children aged 21 to 11 watched nearby.

East Park Street Butte Cyril Kohn Kohn

Streit to Receive Montana University Honorary Degrees

Clarence K. Streit New York Times correspondent and author of Union Now and Fred Thieme assistant regional forester will receive honorary degrees from Montana State University at commencement June 5. Streit will earn a doctor of laws. Thieme a master of forest engineering.

N.Y. Times Forester Fred Thieme Missoula Clarence K. Streit New York Times Streit Thieme Kaimin Sentinel Mu Sigma Epsilon

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