Air Field Flooded as Sherman Dike Breaches at Fort Leavenworth
Fort Leavenworth's Sherman field, a $3 500 000 air field, was inundated after a dike broke Wednesday night allowing floodwaters from the Missouri to surge into the base. About 700 workers manned dikes during the day with emergency measures like flashboarding deployed as 3 000 flood fighters rushed to the scene. Army engineers reported all personnel escaped safely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Sherman Field
Fort Leavenworth
Kan
Missouri
Omaha
Council Bluffs
Kansas
Edward F. Arn
Mississippi
Iowa
National Guard
LaCrosse
Wis
Dubuque
St. Louis
Nunan investigated for undeclared income in 1945 50
Treasury agents told the House Ways and Means subcommittee that former internal revenue commissioner Joseph B. Nunan banked about 161000 dollars more than his income tax returns reported from 1945 to 1950. They could not explain 97328 dollars of the amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
Joseph B. Nunan
Internal Revenue
House Ways and Means
Nunan
New York
Adrian Dewind
Andres Soldana
Soldana
Brooklyn
Dewind
William C Carnes
Carnes
American Lithoford Corporation
St. Louis
Ecton Seeks Re-Election To U S Senate State Farmer Leader
United States Senator Zales N. Ecton of Manhattan announced on Wednesday his candidacy for re election to the U S Senate He notes he is the only Montana senator elected by direct vote and the only on the soil farmer among past Montana senators The article traces his Gallatin county farm roots education at Bozeman schools and Montana State College his World War I service and marriage to Vera Harris with children Zales Jr and Eloise and details of his early political career in Montana Barring continuation on page 8 column 5
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
United States
Zales N. Ecton
Manhattan
U. S. Senate
Senator Ecton
United States Senate
Montana
Zales Ecton
Gallatin County
Bozeman
Montana State College
University of Chicago
Vera Harris
Zales Jr
Eloise
George Moe
Seattle
Ecton
Senate
Way Cleared for Sale of Bonds in Montana
Montana received final clearance from the Federal Reserve Board to sell World War II bonus bonds. The sale resumes May 5 with bids on 21.7 million dollars to fund veterans monthly payments of 10 dollars Stateside and 15 dollars overseas for service between December 7, 1941, and September 2, 1945. Eligibility applications opened March 28 and run through year end. Bond proceeds come from a two cent per pack cigarette tax begun December 7, 1950, with a bond fund balance of 1.812 million at start of April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Montana
Federal Reserve Board
John W. Bonner
Bonner
Washington
State Examiners Board Oo
Two Boys Die in Auburn House Fire Tragedy
In Auburn Washington on April 23 a two story frame house burned killing Michael Popp 3 and John Popp 2. The tragedy follows a prior family loss two years earlier when Patrick Popp 2 drowned in Steele lake. Mrs Popp, infant Tommy and 7 year old Sharon escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Wash
U.P
Lawrence Popp
Michael Popp
John
Patrick Popp
Steele Lake
Industries Group Opposes State Initiative in Montana
The Associated Industries of Billings adopted a resolution opposing a Montana workmen’s compensation act initiative. They argue the measure would raise insurance costs without benefits to workers, deter new industry, and reduce jobs. The group sent the resolution to Gov. Bonner and urged a public warning and recall of petition circulators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billings
Associated Industries of
Citizens” of
Montana
M. E. Evanson
John W. Bonner
Butte Forecast Mostly Fair and Mild Through Thursday
The forecast calls for mostly fair skies and continued mild temperatures through Thursday and Thursday night. Expected low around 30 and high near 70 in Butte with regional highs 65 to 75 in Montana. Airport and School of Mines readings include mid 20s to mid 60s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School of Mines
Montana
Government Orders Hike of $3 Per Ton in Steel Price Ceilings
Michigan Governor G. Mennen Williams faces a staged sequence of reforms as Southern Michigan prison mutineers end their cell block 15 standoff. Ninety-nine rioters consent to peace terms after negotiators led by Dr Vernon Fox arrange a publicized published letter pledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan State Police
Southern
Michigan
Jackson
Mich
Southern Michigan
G. Mennen Williams
Williams
Jack
Crazy Jack) Hyatt
Vernon Fox
Crazy Jack
Earl F. Ward
Fox
Earnest C. Brooks
Donald S. Leonard
Julian N. Frisbie
Dance Festival Adds Callers Clinics at Butte Event
The Montana Square Dance Festival in Butte at the new Civic Center runs Friday to Sunday with added callers clinics led by Ralph Maxhimer. Highlights include performances by local clubs, Friday and Saturday sessions at the Butte Country Club and Hotel Finlen dinners, a Sunday children's festival, and profits donated to the American Cancer Society research and patient support programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Maxhimer
Butte
Country Club
Butte Country Club
Hotel Finlen
Montana Federation of Square Dancers
Civic Center
Silver Bow Chapter
American Cancer Society
Parents Convicted in Torture Death of 3-Year-Old
In Los Angeles on April 23, a judge found Anna Ingraffia and Paul Ingraffia guilty of murder and manslaughter in the death of 3-year-old Phyllis, who died after prolonged beatings including with a broom handle in a Lynwood motel on December 13. Sentencing set for May 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Thomas L. Ambrose
Anna Ingraffia
Paul Ingraffia
Phyllis
Lynwood
Commies Probe Allied Positions on Korean Front
Communists probed Allied lines on the Korean battlefront aiming to take prisoners and map Eighth Army dispositions. Two Red platoons charged Allied positions under artillery fire in the Pukhan river sector before retreating. The Fifth Air Force reported raids on railroad lines south of Sukchon and destruction of bunkers and artillery positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seoul
Korea
Eighth Army
Pukhan
U.S
Fifth Air Force
North Korea
Sukchon
Air Force
Groveerete
No Man's Land
Rubinoff Loses Diamond Violin Charm in Butte
Renowned violinist Rubinoff mislaid a diamond violin charm on his Butte tour stop for a benefit concert. The solid rock keepsake, carried since Aug 6 1937, is insured for at least a placeholder amount, and Rubinoff urged finders to return it to a Butte Lions member or his Encino address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Rubinoff
Butte High School
Grant Park
Chicago
James C. Petrillo
American Federation of Musicians
Chicago Federation of Musicians
Butte Lions Club
Encino
Calif
House Defeat Blocks Truman 23 Federal Judges Bill
The House defeated a bill allowing President Truman to appoint 23 federal judges by a 165 to 149 vote, likely ending the measure. Absenteeism and party lines shaped the result as critics warned of expanding executive power amid steel-mill seizures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Truman
Chamber
Judiciary Committee
Senate
Representative Keating
R-N. Y
Keating
Hoffman
Rmich
Celler
D-N. Y
GOP
Eisenhower Gains First Ballot Momentum In GOP Race
Eisenhower and Taft faced strong showings in Pennsylvania and New York as delegates shifted in AP tallies. Eisenhower leads in delegate potential, while Taft argues bound status limits immediate impact. In Democratic totals, Kefauver leads, Harriman gains from New York results, with write‑in votes prominent in Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Pennsylvania
New York
Eisenhower
Sen
Robert A. Taft
Taft
Associated Press
W. Averell Harriman
Sen Estes Kefauver
Harriman
East
Kefauver
Harold F Stassen
President Truman
Gov
Adlai Stevenson
Illinois
Capitol
Effort to Abolish RFC Defeated in Senate
The Senate backed a motion to recommit the RFC abolition bill to the banking committee by June 2. Debate and party switches produced a volatile vote pattern as Byrd sought liquidation over reforms. President Truman faced pressure over RFC reorganizations after the prior investigative fallout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dirksen
R-I
Senate
Byrd
D-Va
RFC
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Congress
Truman
Putnam Sees No Justification for More Steel Price Hike
Washington April 23 AP The government ordered a price ceiling increase of about 3 per ton for steel while Economic Stabilizer Putnam said no further rises are justified to cover wage raises. The move followed the administration’s step toward a pay order for seized mills. Putnam directed Arnall to issue an order under Capehart allowing price adjustments to reflect cost changes up to July 26. The Capehart action could total about 3, officials say, far short of wage board demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roger L. Putnam
Truman
Putnam
Secretary of Commerce
Sawyer
Putnam Than
Ellis Arnall
Capehart
No Solid Progress in Truce Talks at Panmunjom
April 24 reports from Panmunjom show prisoner exchange negotiations proceeding through private sessions with no clear progress. Allied spokesmen emphasized ongoing executive discussions as Communist resistance to voluntary repatriation remained the major obstacle, amid Peiping broadcasts opposing the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munsan
Korea
Panmunjom
Peiping
Tokyo
Publishers Rap Seizure Order
New York April 23 The American Newspaper Publishers Association debated a resolution condemning any president seizing the press or radio The measure urged resistance to any such attempt and was backed by Maj Gen Julius Ochs Adler of The New York Times The issue followed President Truman's steel seizure and press conference statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Truman
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Julius Ochs Adler
New York Times
Adler
United States
J. Hale Steinman
Lancaster
Two Bodies Recovered From Flathead Lake
Kalispell April 23 A U P report states two 26 year old cousins Elvin Morrow and Clarence Rhodes were found drowned in Flathead Lake near the area where John Morrow 56 father of one of the men had been recovered earlier. Deputy Coroner Sol Catron suspects a sudden storm overturned their aluminum boat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalispell
U.P
Flathead Lake
John Morrow
Elvin Morrow
Clarence Rhodes
Elder Morrow
Sol Catron
Europe
Also Mentioned on This Page
Industries Group
Belgrade
Broadus
Cut Bank
Dillon
Drummond
Glasgow
Great Falls
Havre
Pers
Commies
Banking Committee
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!