10 May 1942
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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1942
Page
1
Montana wool growers anticipate surpassing the 1917 World War I era record with a bigger shorn population, current prices around 36 to 44 cents a pound, and a projected rise of over 10 million pounds in sales. The industry emphasizes drought and price stability, famed Rambouillet and Hampshire stock from Deer Lodge valley, and Montana territory wool commanding premiums.
Moscow reports the Red Army steadily pierces German lines near Leningrad with guerrilla help while sustaining heavy local combat. The defense of Leningrad is praised for an ice road across Lake Ladoga enabling thousands of tons of vital supplies to move under harsh conditions.
The British air ministry says 400 to 800 foot level raids struck Rostock Warnemuende and surrounding targets last night. 19 Lancasters Manchesters Wellingtons Hampdens and four Stirlings were lost, the heaviest toll in five months. Rostock suffered large civilian casualties with thousands killed in recent nights. The raid aimed to disrupt German submarine bases and air power ahead of a possible invasion, and followed German Arctic assaults on convoys.
Allied headquarters in Australia report Gen Douglas MacArthur says the first phase of the Coral Sea battle ended with Allied victory. Japanese invaders were repulsed and initiative remains with the Allies. The outcome is described as a temporary halt with greater battles expected ahead.
An American admiral and a State department official arrived in Martinique to secure assurances that French Caribbean possessions will not threaten the United States. President Roosevelt ordered the move as a show of resolve against any Axis advantage near America. Admiral John H Hoover and Samuel Reber opened talks with High Commissioner Georges Robert of Martinique.
CAMP SAN LUIS OBISPO Calif May 9 Driving from Camp Roberts to Camp San Luis Obispo is no trick ordinarily the distance is only about 40 miles but negotiating the distance in back of an Army truck with about 13 other soldiers and their assorted barracks bags hand trunks satchels full field packs gas masks and overcoats well that's something else The 14 of us settled down on the wooden seats or on bags and suitcases Not until the truck was miles down the highway did someone think to wonder wasn t there somebody sitting in that corner before we threw the bags on Nobody bothered to investigate A car from Kansas passed our truck and three soldiers almost fell out of the truck saved by the safety belt trying to get a look at the girl who smiled and waved The roll call at our destination showed no one missing
Prime Minister Churchill will broadcast to the world Sunday night at 1 pm mountain war time to outline developments in Britain's fight for survival and victory on the second anniversary of his selection as PM. He is expected to describe Britons’ role in the 1942 campaign toward a victory at all costs.
The Pay Roll Division of the St. James hospital extension project opens its drive with a 7:30 PM kickoff at the Finlen hotel. City workers are urged to donate at least one day’s pay toward a $600,000 hospital unit as part of a $50,000 community effort to build a modern hospital for a growing metropolis.
Advance tickets indicate a record turnout for a Wednesday noon luncheon at the Finlen hotel. D. M. Kelly of Anaconda Copper Mining will deliver the address, with J. R. Thomas of Montana Power presiding and introducing him. Tickets are 75 cents and lunch ends by 1 30 PM.
The Navy reported on Saturday that a small Panamanian merchant ship was torpedoed off the Atlantic coast of the United States.
Boston commander Max Singer, national head of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, outlined a three point program themed Unity for Victory at a Butte VFW banquet. He criticized internal appeasers and urged public cooperation, noting memory of Pearl Harbor.
St James hospital school of nursing marks 36 years of growth with 370 graduates and strong armed forces service records. The program averages 66 students. 13 to graduate Monday as a new class enters next fall. The school blends theory with hands on training across medical surgical obstetrical and pediatric nursing in excellent facilities.
Mrs. Sarah Amyabelle Lamb, famed mother and teacher, nearing her 90th birthday, reflects on children's timeless nature and daily life. She will be honored at a Mother's Day dinner hosted by her daughter and son-in-law at 2544 Harrison Avenue, Minnesota North Mon.
The article reports Allied offensives on four fronts including Chinese forces led by Lieutenant General Joseph W. Stilwell advancing toward Mandalay amid Japanese resistance. It notes a strong U.S. naval and air showing in the Coral Sea, Russian front renewals, Royal Air Force raids on Rostock and Warnemunde, and rising anti Nazi actions in occupied Europe, with Heydrich directing crackdown and Cardinal Faulhaber condemning war in a public sermon.
GREAT FALLS May 9 President Frank Bird of Montana Power challenges Secretary Ickes and Senator Murray claims of a power shortage. He cites 200000 HP to Anaconda Copper, 50000 HP to Utah Power & Light, and 20000 HP to Washington, saying government plant plans misstate facts.
A Montana forecast calls for cooler conditions Sunday with showers and thunderstorms. Saturday’s temperatures reach a high near 66 degrees and a low around 37.
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