Thief Steals Two Planes Across Montana and Minnesota
Officials issued a wide alert after a runaway pilot reportedly stole two planes within 12 hours. A Stinson Voyager disappeared from Twin Bridges, was found later at Hebgen Lake, and a Piper Super Cub was taken from West Yellowstone. Investigators described the suspect as a 30 year old man with whiskers.
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West Yellowstone
West
Donald Skerritt
Gal
Latin County
Hebgen Lake
Leinarson Bros
International Falls
Minn
Civil Aeronautics Administration
CAA
Sheriff’s
Einarson Flying Service
Louis Gordon
Minneapolis School of Arts
Norbert Goulet
Salt Lake City
Los Angeles
Mississippi River
Gordon
Elinarson
Republicans See Passage of Postal Raise
Senator Carlson predicted Senate leaders will push a postal workers pay raise before Congress adjourns. He said Republicans expect an effort to embarrass President Eisenhower, who opposes the bill, with a veto possible and a veto override attempt. House already passed a $546 yearly raise for postal workers. Senate committee favors 7 percent plus cost of living adjustments for lower grades, with similar Civil Service raises.
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Washington
Sen
Carlson
Kan
Senate
Eisenhower
White House
Congress
House
Senate Post Office and Civil Service Committee
Post Office Dept
Democratic Senate
Syria and Jordan Trade Diplomatic Ultimatum Threats
Syria released a statement claiming Jordan issued an ultimatum threatening to sever relations and possibly use force if Syria does not halt an anti Jordan press campaign by Sunday. Jordan denied threats and said Rifai only noted unethical coverage targeting the king and royal family.
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Damascus
Syria
U.S
Jordan
Amman
Samir Rifai
Ahmed Rahby
Rifai
Slow Readers Find Defender
A Michigan State University English professor criticizes the recent stress on speed in reading. He argues hurried reading rarely allows time to think about the material, urging readers to slow down. The ad section offers items for use and requests readers to call 5451 with their want ads so others can read about them.
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Michigan State University
Dulles Challenges Red Rulers on Global Inspections
Secretary of State Dulles returned from London disarmament talks and urged the Soviet Union to accept broad aerial and ground inspections across Europe North America and the Soviet Union to reduce the risk of a surprise atomic war. He said acceptance and details could lower general war dangers and aid armament reductions.
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Washington
Dulles
London
Russia
West
White House
Eisenhower
U.N. Subcommittee On
Soviet Union
Eisen
Peer Criticizes Queen Stirs Up Royal Hornet Nest
Lord Altrincham, 33, attacks Queen Elizabeth II's speaking style calling it a pain in the neck. He warns the monarchy could collapse if open criticism is not allowed, publishing in the Conservative National and English Review.
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London
Lord Altrincham
Queen Elizabeth
Elizabeth II
Whee Big
National
English Review
All-tring-am
Helmville honors Aunt Maria 99th birthday in open house
Mrs. Mich ael J. McCormick a pioneer resident of Helmville celebrated her 99th birthday with an open house held by the community. A large white card of congratulations from President Eisenhower drew wonder and joy. Senator Mike Mansfield also sent best wishes noting her useful life and contributions to Montana.
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Helmville
Michael J. McCormick
Dwight D. Eisenhower
United States
Nevada Creek
Eisenhower
Montana
West
White House
Mike Mansfield
McCormick
Powell County
Maria
Ireland
William and
Mary Gaughan McAndrew
County Mayo
Mrs. McCormick
Mary Don McKee
M. J. McCormick
McElroy Considered for Defense Post in White House
Neil H. McElroy, Cincinnati soap maker and advertising expert, is "under consideration" for a major government post. Sources say a security check is under way before any offer, with no confirmed appointment for Monday. McElroy would potentially replace Defense Secretary Charles E. Wilson.
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Washington
U.P
Neil H. McElroy
Cincinnati
Procter and Gamble
Charles E. Wilson
Ohio
McElroy
White House
Pentagon
British Troops Sent Into Oman in Ground Action
British forces and armored cars entered Oman to support local tribal scouts and the sultan of Muscat and Oman against rebel Imam forces. The goal is to capture the Nizwa fortress amid anticipated strong resistance in mountain strongholds. The Imam’s Cairo representative vowed to seek UN intervention against British aggression.
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Bahrein
Persian Gulf
U.P
Britain
Oman
L. F. Sinclair
Muscat
Nizwa
Cairo
Sheikh Mohammed el Harithy
el Harithy
United Nations
Yellowstone Park Travel Gains Over Record Year
Yellowstone National Park reports 902783 visitors through July 31, up nearly 10 percent from last year amid a record travel trend. July's 554814 visitors exceed 1956 figures. July 4 set a new daily high with 24611 visitors. West Entrance remains the busiest access, with 290117 travelers. South 254361. East 193303. North 111725. Northeast 53277.
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Yellowstone Park
Yellowstone National Park
National Park Service
West Yellowstone
McClellan and Goldwater Alarmed by Hoffa Plan
Senator McClellan and Senator Goldwater voiced alarm at James Hoffa s proposal to merge all transportation unions into one federation. They warned a single transport union could become a super government and hold vast economic power. Hoffa faces a rackets inquiry and a subpoena dated for August 13 with hearings resuming Monday.
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Washington
Sen
McClellan
D-Ark
James R. Hoffa
Hoffa
Dave Beck
Teamsters
Sen. Goldwater
R-Ariz
Goldwater
Senate
New York
Robert F. Kennedy
President Eisenhower opposes Senate civil rights measure
President Eisenhower reportedly opposes the Senate version of the civil rights bill and would prefer no bill at all rather than accept its jury trial amendment. Rep. Joseph W. Martin Jr. calls the measure dead for this session, suggesting a deadlock may push the issue to 1958. Administration leaders say compromise looks unlikely as Congress nears adjournment.
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Frank Church
Idaho
Joseph C. O’mahoney
Wyoming
Lyndon Johnson
Texas
Estes Kefauver
Tennessee
Richard Russell
Georgia
Senate
O’mahoney
Kefauver
Church
Russell
Johnson
Eisenhower
Washington
Joseph W. Martin, Jr
House
Congress
Administration
Martin
Tito Khrushchev hold two day meeting in Romania
Yugoslav President Tito and Soviet Premier Khrushchev met for two days this week in satellite Romania and agreed on concrete forms of cooperation. The talks focused on maintaining ties via exchange of party delegations information and publications. Western experts suggested the move could mark a significant Soviet Yugoslav accord since 1948.
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London
Tito
Yugoslavia
Nikita Khrushchev
Romania
Moscow
Communist Party
Russia
Khrushchev
A. I. Mikoyan
Otto V. Kuusinen
Communist International
Party Presidio
Edvard Kardelj
Alexander Rankovic
Soviet Union
Joseph Stalin
Belgrade
Montana Orphans Visit California for Disneyland Greeting
Six busloads of Montana orphans traveled to California with plans for a Disneyland welcome. Gov. Goodwin Knight could not meet them due to a schedule conflict. A red carpet reception was planned with actors Bing Crosby Bob Hope and Roy Rogers. The trip was financed by Benjamin Brinton a former NYSE treasurer and Ennis Montana rancher.
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Sacramento
Calif
Montana
California
Goodwin Knight
Disneyland
Anaheim
Nevada
Carson City
Reno
Bing Crosby
Bob Hope
Roy Rogers
Benjamin Brinton
Air Force
New York Stock Exchange
Ennis, Mont
Dayton Firefighters Responded To Suspected Fire Alarm
Four sleeping Dayton fire department members were awoken by a man pounding on the door to summon them to a blaze in the engine house where fire hose is stored. Fire Chief Charles Spreter estimated damage at $1,000.
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Dayton
Dayton Fire Department
Charles Spreter
Boy 9 Hangs Self While Playing Cowboys and Indians
Denver police report nine year old Albert Pugh tied an electrical cord to a pipe in his basement and hung himself while playing alone. His eight year old brother William found the body after the cord slipped from a bench. Firefighters failed to revive him. Albert had previously nearly hanged himself months earlier.
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Denver
Albert Pugh
Albert
William
Ruby Pugh
Montana Weekend Weather Outlook
Montana east will see considerable cloudiness with a few showers in the north and extreme west on Sunday. Highs 70 to 80 with mostly cloudy conditions Sunday night and Monday. Lows 45 to 55. Montana west faces mainly cloudy skies through Monday with a few showers in the north portion on Sunday. Highs 70 to 80, cooler Sunday night and Monday, lows 45 to 50 north and 75 south Monday.
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Montana
Hungary arrests anti communists in Budapest crackdown
The interior ministry announced arrests of several leaders from anti communist splinter groups in Budapest. It names the Christian Hungarian party founder Karoly Zajkovari and two ex MPs Hugo Paur Ferenc Mateovics among those seized, with trials expected soon and the death penalty possible for anti state crimes. The crackdown follows earlier detentions linked to counter revolutionary activities including Father Albert Mindszenty.
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Vienna
U.R
Hungary
Mem
Ministry of the Interior
Janes Kadar
Budapest
Albert Egon Peer
Jonal Mindszenty
U.S
Interior Ministry
Christian Hungarian Party
Hungarian Democratic Union
National Bloc of Independents
Karoly Zajkovari
Hugo Paur
Ferenc Mateovics
Budapest Radio
Helicopter Set to Arrive Monday in Butte
A Sikorsky H19 helicopter en route from Geiger Field Washington to Butte will land at 2 p.m. Monday bearing greetings from Brig Gen Sam W Agee commander of the 9th Air Division. Messages come from Mayor Willard Taft and Henry Glaze president of the Chamber of Commerce.
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Wash
Spokanite
Geiger Fie
Spokane
Bri Conn
Butte
Sikorsky
Sam W. Agee
9Th Air Division
Defense Command
Willard Taft
Henry Glaze
Chamber of Commerce
Air Defense Command
Geiger Field
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