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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1939

Page

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Argentine Beef for U S Navy is Prohibited

A broad report outlines a wave of strife in the Holy Land with 175000 Jews demonstrating against British plans for an independent Arab ruled Palestine. Jerusalem reports about 100 casualties and Tel Aviv 40 with many policemen wounded while Europe sees Polish German talks.

Associated Press Holy Land Palestine Europe Poland Germany Jerusalem Tel Aviv London House of Commons Warsaw Berlin Gazeta Polska Pomorze Spain

Un-American Activities Probed Over Anti-Semitic Campaign

Washington May 18 The House committee on un American activities said it has evidence of a coordinated anti Semitic campaign in the United States with ties to Maj Gen George Van Horn Moseley retired The panel read letters alleged to be from Moseley to a New York National Guard officer and a reserve captain warning that Jews would be blamed and calling for removal of influence The activity reportedly involved mailings to Army reserve officers and American Legion officials and discussions at an exclusive New York club detailing predicted events such as fleet movements.

Washington Dies D.-Texas House Committee On un-American Activities United States George van Horn Moseley Moseley Fifth Corps New York National Guard America Army Reserve American Legion New York Atlantic Pacific Dies Said

Peace Recovery Program Urged On Republicans

Senator Styles Bridges urged Republicans to adopt a peace and recovery program and suggested borrowing Lincoln era planks. He joined John Hamilton of the RNC in a banquet address at Wigwam site, warning against drift toward economic chaos and half measures.

Chicago Styles Bridges Rep.n. H John Hamilton Republican National Committee Abraham Lincoln Wigwam Lincoln Hamilton Roosevelt Buchanan Republican Party Abe Bridges

Kiwanis International President Speaks at Butte Dinner

International Kiwanis president H G Hatfield addressed a packed Finlen hotel gathering, interpreting club aims as helping the underprivileged. He noted 2,927 clubs with 103,411 members in the U S and Canada and cited Spokane’s 28 homes for widows and children. Brake-testing by district patrols found about 2 of 100 cars in Butte with defective brakes and 50 drivers arrested from 2,400 examined, with tests to cover Anaconda and beyond.

Butte District High H. G. Hatfield Kiwanis Finlen Hotel Kiwanis Club Montana Great Falls Helena Livingston Hatfield Oklahoma City Board of Regents University of Oklahoma Spokane Club United States Canada

WPA appoints Montana deputy administrator

Joseph E. Parker, state WPA administrator, announced Gregor M. MacMillan, regional engineer for Denver, will serve as deputy administrator in Montana. MacMillan, a native of Butte, replaces C. W. Fowler, reassigned to the Washington office.

Gregor M. MacMillan Denver Montana Works Progress Administration Butte WPA C. W. Fowler Washington Joseph E. Parker Parker

Senate approves naval appropriation bill with 45,000 ton battleships

The Senate passed a 773 million dollar naval appropriation by a 61 to 14 vote to fund two 45,000 ton battleships and 21 other ships, with a prohibition on Argentine canned beef purchases. Senators Byrnes Borah Connally defended and criticized naval build programs, while O Mahoney announced the bill's passage to Montana stockmen amid cattlemen opposition to foreign meat.

Washington Senate House Vandenberg R.-Mich Byrnes D.8. C Naval Navy Japan Borah Idaho Connally Texas United States King Utah Appropriations Committee Farmer-Laborite Livingston Midwest Montana Stockgrowers’ Association O Mahoney Wyo F .E. Mullin Denver American National Livestock Association Roosevelt Hull Senate of Naval O'Mahoney Wheeler and Murray Montana Adams Colo Scrugham O’mahoney-Scrugham Mollin

Government says business must do more to ease distress

W. Gibson Carey Jr, newly elected president of the United States Chamber of Commerce, told the Merchants Association of New York that government has done little to alleviate hardship. He warned against claims that business is on strike and warned industry does not seek war.

New York United States Chamber of Commerce W. Gibson Carey, Jr Merchants Association of New York

Butte Forms Centralized Welfare Unit

Formation of an eight member central council for Butte welfare agencies was approved at a district meeting. The group aims to coordinate services among public and private social welfare groups and study local needs to set policies. The council represents public welfare, health nursing, Butte Junior League, Catholic social services, veterans, service clubs, schools, and the Salvation Army. It will meet June 1 to begin planning.

Butte Butte Junior League Catholic Social Service Bureaus Veterans Salvation Army Central Council

Memorial Day Parade Plans Drafted by Committee

Details of the Memorial Day parade on May 30 were announced by committee members in charge of arrangements. Three divisions will comprise parade personnel with a lineup including the Police Department, City Fire Department, firemen on foot, Honorary Marshal Tom Bain, patriotic organization leaders, Butte High School band and Lincoln School drill team, Women’s Relief Corps, Grand Army of the Republic auxiliaries, veterans groups, miners’ union auxiliary drill team, Ellis’ drum corps, Boy Scouts, and Walkerville Fire Department.

Pa- Trade Andijolor Butte Police Department Fred Martin City Fire Department Tom Bainbridge Butte High School Lincoln School Women’s Relief Corps Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic United Spanish War Veterans U. S. W. V. Auxiliary Miners’ Union Auxiliary Ellis Walkerville Fire Department

Quints Bow To Royals Then Meet King and Queen

The Dionne quintuplets will bow to the King and Queen in Toronto next Monday. They are not being coached on what to say or do, as Dr Roy DeFoe says overtraining could make them self conscious. The children feel familiar with the royals via a large photograph at home.

Callander Ont Dionne Toronto Roy DeFoe Dr. DeFoe

Montana CNG Banquet to host NAM leaders next Wednesday

Montana business executives prepare for a two part event with the National Association of Manufacturers. A civic dinner at 6 30 pm at the Finlen hotel honors NAM officials and sponsors from the Chamber of Commerce. Howard Coonley will discuss Industry's Program and Walter Weisenburger will address Organizing for Recovery. A 2 15 pm meeting at the Finlen hotel involves Montana industry leaders.

Montana Business Executives National Association of Manufacturers Finlen Hotel Chamber of Commerce Howard Coonley Walter B. Weisenburger W. H. Hoover Anaconda Copper Mining Company Chamber of Commerce Inter-Club Relations Committee Montana Associated Industries of Montana George S. Martin Earl W. Brown

Montana Weather: Partly Cloudy With Tstorms Friday Saturday

Partly cloudy Montana forecast with scattered showers or thunderstorms on Friday and Saturday. Friday will be warmer, Saturday cooler.

Montana

Luminous Centerline Trials Begin on Montana Highways

Montana engineers test glowing centerlines by mixing tiny glass crystals into standard road paint. D A McKinnon says crystals reflect headlight beams like a spangle and embed in paint without extra labor. A three mile strip from west of Helena to MacDonald Pass is laid to test luminosity durability and economy.

Montana Helena Montana Highway Department D. A. McKinnon McKinnon MacDonald Pass

Lower House Approves River and Harbor Appropriation Bill

Washington May 18 A bill authorizing river and harbor projects nationwide at 83 728 100 dollars won House approval and was sent to the Senate Economy minded members had struck two proposals from the measure endorsed by the rivers commission Continued on Page 9 Col 5

Washington House Senate

Annual Doll Buggy Parade in Butte Saturday

Bluebirds of the Camp Fire Girls stage their annual doll parade in Butte tomorrow at noon. Decorated doll buggies pass through the business district led by the Butte high school band and drum corps with a police escort. Prizes include a week at Camp L. O. Evans for first place, half a week for second, and a Bluebird tie and beret for third. Nine groups participate.

Butte High School Butte Bluebirds Camp Fire Girls’ Organization Camp L. O. Evans

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U. S. Navy U.S Quebec George VI Queen Elizabeth Legislative Council Maurice Duplessis State Patrol Clarence LeSueur le Sueur Anaconda Philipsburg Deer Lodge Dillon Three Forks Statt Shaneseth Livestock Association Tina W. G. Carey
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