Truman Urges Strong U S Defense to Back Universal Policy
President Truman called for a universal foreign policy and strong military forces to deter aggression. He urged passage of extended Selective Service and armed forces unification amid opposition in Congress. In a Soldier Field rally before about 70 000 people he warned against politicizing national safety and stressed US duty to protect the weak.
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United States to push colonies issue to United Nations
The United States signals it will place the fate of Italy's prewar colonies before the United Nations to break a stalemate over wartime treaties for Italy Finland Hungary Romania and Bulgaria. Britain backs Byrnes plan for a April 25 spadework meeting in Paris amid cautious French support while Russia remains silent. A May 1 deadline for a 21 nation conference was set in Moscow last fall and its feasibility is in doubt.
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Draft Law Becomes Central Issue in Elections
Washington April 6 draft law surges as a political flashpoint. The House military committee signals pushing peacetime extension of the selective service act to the new Congress. With the act expiring May 15, voters will seek stances from 80th Congress candidates on whether to renew through 1947. The committee may propose delaying inductions while keeping the law in effect until February 15.
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Dingman and Colston Elected as School Trustees
Oscar A. Dingman and Lee C. Colston won district No. 1 school trustees seats on the Independent ticket in a close vote. Dingman led by about 600 votes, Colston by 85 over Dr. Harry Farrell, with 4,764 of 21,781 ballots cast. Land purchase for a school site near Front Main Montana and Rowe addition won 3,450 to 1,079. election results show Independent majority.
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Truman Receives Chicago Medal For Service To Nation
President Truman accepted a Chicago city medal at a civic luncheon in which Mayor Edward J. Kelly praised him as a sturdy oak guiding the country out of chaos. The President lauded Illinois as the nation’s bread basket and expressed pleasure at being honored and the hope that he deserves the award.
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Sugar Refinery Strike Averted Delayed by Conciliators
A nationwide sugar refinery strike set to begin Saturday midnight was postponed at least until Monday as conciliators seek a fact finding board. About 825,000 workers idle nationwide amid other labor disputes, while Detroit’s six day transit strike was settled pending union approval.
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Wreckage strewn as Exposition Flyer crashes near loading station
The Chicago bound Exposition Flyer derailed after six cars parted from the rear on Western Pacific tracks. Two killed and 77 injured as the locomotive and cars struck siding switches and homes. Telegraphers differ on warnings while repair crews work. line fatalities at 35 years.
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Local Jewish Relief Drive Sets 20000 Goal in Montana
The Butte Jewish Welfare chest announces a state wide drive supporting the United Jewish Appeal with a local goal of 20000. Helena will host fund raising April 7 to 14, inviting broader participation beyond Jewish residents.
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Irene Weissberg
Northwest pharmacy leadership names chairmen at Spokane conference
At the sixth annual Northwest pharmacy leaders conference in Spokane Washington R J Losleben of Malta Montana was elected chairman of the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy for five Northwest states and Alaska Dr Allen I White of Washington State College was named chairman of the district for the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy
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Dentists to Meet for 43rd Montana State Association
Dentists from Montana and guests from Idaho and Utah gather in Butte May 2 to 4 for the Montana State Dental Association annual meeting. Host is the Butte Dental Society led by Dr. A W Kiely with Dr. P H Bowden supervising clinics and a strong program featuring Drs Swenson Mullins Thompson and Weyer.
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Billings
Solons Plan New Strategy on Farm Parity Prices
Washington April 6 Allotted farm state legislators revealed a plan to add a parity price boost to the OPA extension bill to win White House approval They aim to move it in the House the week of April 14 but House Banking Committee members say they can block the move The Senate already included a parity rise in a minimum wage measure but President Truman said he would veto if the parity provision remains The plan hinges on pushing the amendment onto the temporary price control extension while fearing opposition from OPA foes and timing with the one year extension on OPA
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Communist Lines Broken After Two Day Conflict
Government forces 40 000 men push toward Changchun Manchuria capital amid heavy clashes with Chinese Communists. Kaiyuan battle yields 500 casualties for government side and 4000 for Communists as Russians begin troop withdrawals and truce talks loom. U S correspondents confirm coal center Fushun stripped by Soviets as fronts shift ahead of cease fire.
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Captain Bert Davis Orders New State Marine Unit Commander
Capt. Bert Davis arrives in Butte to relieve Capt. Kenneth H. Sayre as head of the Marine District Headquarters Recruiting Station. Sayre leaves active duty for civilian life in San Francisco to join the stock exchange. Davis, of Arcadia Louisiana, graduated Louisiana Tech in 1939 and enlisted in June 1941 at Quantico Virginia for officer candidate school.
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International Court of Justice elects Guerrero as president
The Hague April 6 Jose Gustavo Guerrero a 70 year old Salvadoran jurist was elected president of the International Court of Justice established by the United Nations on the basis of the old world court.
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Food Ministers Seek German Coal and Fertilizer Amid Famine Fear
European food ministers from 17 nations met in London and urged Allied authorities to prioritize German coal and fertilizer exports to avert famine. French minister Longchambon proposed larger German miner food rations if needed to boost output, while Blaisdell noted exports require sustained German imports. Hoover in Brussels predicted good wheat prospects as he tours Europe.
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Butte Weather Forecast Sunday Outlook
Increasing cloudiness Sunday and cloudy Sunday night with little temperature change. Max next 24 hours at School of Mines and Airport 49. Past 24 hours at School of Mines 48/30 and at the Airport 47/27. Precipitation trace. West of divide Sunday partly cloudy, high 45 to 55. East of divide Sunday partly cloudy, cooler east, high 45 to 55.
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United States to revert Galapagos base to Ecuador
The State Department announced that the United States will return its Galapagos island base to Ecuador on July 1. The wartime outpost on the desolate rocks was built as part of a defense agreement tied to the Panama Canal.
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Truman Urges Swift Action on Unification
President Truman pressed for fast congressional action on unification of the armed forces during an Army Day address in Chicago. He urged extending the draft, universal military training, and forming a National Defense Department with a single civilian head and three service chiefs. The Navy opposes haste, but the President argued further study would be useless.
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Rotary District Conclave Set in Butte This Spring
Rotary International to hold the 23rd annual District No. 112 meeting in Butte from April 21 to 23. Delegates from 28 Montana clubs, over 500 attendees, will elect district officers and conduct district business. Program features receptions, luncheons, sight seeing, and games with governor Clarence G. Manning presiding.
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