Sputnik Viewed by Editors in Montana Papers
Editors in Montana weekly papers react to Sputnik first by lampoon and wit. The piece cites a 185 pound ball orbiting Earth every 96.1 minutes at 520 miles high traveling 18000 mph. It jokes about observers, scientists, and politics while noting secrecy and public fascination with the Soviet achievement.
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Firstnitsky
Johnny Robison
Chateau
Montana
Academy of Science
Johnny
U.S.A
Aurora
Ike
G.C
Ad Lib reflects Cold War fears over Sputnik and faith
In the Liberty County Times column from Chester Montana, the writer cites Hemingway on Soviet space claims and warns that while Sputnik won’t end the U.S., the arms race and missile power pose existential danger. The piece argues fear, thrift in military spending, and spiritual growth as keys to facing Soviet power and avoiding moral decay.
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Liberty County Times
Chester
Montana
Hemingway
Russia
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Sputnik
United States
Awards at Cub Scout Meet in Dillon
Pack 60 Dillon Cub Scouts will hold a regular meeting Friday at 7 30 in the Bagley school building. Advancement awards will be presented by Cubmaster Dave Williams and the month’s activities reviewed. Parents are urged to accompany the scouts.
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Dillon Cub Scouts
Bag- Jey
Dave Williams
Divorce Bid in Beaverhead Court for Jenkinses
In Beaverhead County Montana a summons in the Fifth Judicial District calls Harold W. Jenkins to answer the complaint seeking a divorce from Betty Irene Jenkins. Grounds include threats and infliction of grievous bodily and mental suffering over more than a year, with the case filed October 22, 1957. Attorneys Collins & Burns.
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Fifth Judicial District
State OF
Montana
County OF
Beaverhead
Harold W. Jenkins
H. E. Contway
Said District Court
Alene Archer
Collins & Burns Dillon
Beaverhead 4-H Leaders Attend Southwest Conclave
Several Beaverhead County 4-H leaders will attend a two day district conference of the Montana 4-H Local Leaders Association in Whitehall October 24 and 25. Representatives from multiple counties will participate with hosts Jefferson county and leaders Mrs Henry D Horton and Mrs Norman Bohrnsen taking roles. The agenda includes workshops planning discussions calendar review and a banquet with Horton as toastmistress.
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Beaverhead County
Montana 4-H
Local Leaders Association
Whitehall
Ed Atkins
State Leaders Association
Lewis and Clark
Broadwater
Madison
Beaverhead
Silver Bow
Jefferson
Powell, Granite
Deer Lodge
Montana Extension Service
Montana State College
Sears-Roebuck Foundation
Jefferson County
Henry D. Horton
Butte
Norman Bohrnsen
Philipsburg
Geraldine G. Fenn
Tax cuts eyed as feasible next session says aides
Aides argue a $72 billion administration program could be financed by delaying less urgent items while defense funds backlog stands at $8 to $10 billion. They say a $1.5 billion surplus this year could fuel a five year tax reduction plan down to 42 percent, with Sadlak and Herlong backing it.
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Defense Department
Ron EseSs
Sadlak
Rconn
Herlong
D-Fla
Jnation
History shows higher education challenges belief more
The saying notes that as knowledge increases, belief often decreases, reflecting doubt born from studying and questioning established ideas.
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Dillon Examiner
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Fatebey Department
Montana St
Dillon, Montana
National Editorial Association
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Qnta State Press
Continental
U. S
G. C
Chateau Acantha
Bernard Tone
Betty Irene Jenkins
Fuller
George Jumper
Elm
Mont
Hampshire Rams
Columbia Rams
R. E. Brown
Baxter Hotel
Bozeman
Circle “S” Ranch
Polaris
State Bank & Trust Company
I. Stewart Burwell
Stewart Burwell
Sam Wilkinson
RM Stone
Audrey Larsen
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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