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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1957

Page

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Paroled aircraft thief held after plane theft

Mohave County deputies arrest Inglewood man Marion L. Resner in a Temple Bar cafe after search teams tracked a stolen Piper Super Cub from West Yellowstone to Nevada. Resner, on parole from San Quentin, surrendered without resistance and faces federal charges for transporting a stolen plane across state lines.

Ingelwood Porter Resner San Quentin Glendale Nev Las Vegas Kingman Barney Dehl Lee Waltz U.S Twin Bridges Mont Blythe Calif Mexico Federal Bureau of Investigation

Falls Airman Survives Plane Crash Near Power Farm

Otto Evers, 21, an airman from Malmstrom AFB in Great Falls New York City, walked into a Power farm house after crash landing his Cessna 140 on Bootlegger Trail by the Teton River. He reported engine trouble forty five minutes out of Shelby and described a dead stick field landing. Authorities had issued a statewide alert before he was found safe.

Great Falls Mont Power Otto Evers New York City Malmstrom Air Force Base Bootlegger Trail Teton River Civil Aeronautics Administration Shelby Evers Great Ss

Optometrists Elect Leaders at 50th MOA Anniversary

Dillon man Dr. R E English installed as MOA president with Dr. A C Jacobson of Anaconda named president elect as the Montana Optometric Assn marks its 50th anniversary convention. Kalispell’s Dr. C M Antjon and Wolf Point’s Dr. R Sorenson elected at large directors. Ruth Kendall, Butte High student, to receive college scholarship.

R. E. English Dillon A. C. Jacobson Anaconda Montana Optometric Assn C. M. Antjon Kalispell R. Sorenson Wolf Point Finlen Hotel G. E. Bowen Miles City A. M. Skeffington St. Louis Butte Country Club Jacobson Ruth Kendall Butte Southwestern Optometric Assn. of Montana MOA

Jordan Tightens Syrian Border

Damascus reports Jordan tightens security on the 220 mile frontier as Syrian press files harsh attacks on King Hussein. Amman denies issuing any ultimatum and cites a strong protest. Border checks increase while the frontier remains open amid regional tensions.

Damascus Syria Jordan Hussein Amman Shaker Intaky al Jabal al Sham

Fugitive Escaped Air Force Prisoner Captured in Ohio

S. Sgt. Milton J. Martin, 27, who escaped Bergstrom stockade near Austin, later stole a plane and crossed state lines. He was arrested at Springfield Municipal Airport by Ohio Highway Patrol and held in Greene County Jail. FBI says warrant filed in Oklahoma City.

Xenia Ohio Air Force Greene County Austin Tex. S Milton J. Martin Bergstrom Air Force Base Springfield Ed Mason Cincinnati Federal Bureau of Investigation Martin Oklahoma City

Budget Reform Backed By Ike Not Favored By Defense Secretary

Secretary of Defense Wilson told Congress that a Hoover Commission accrued spending plan endorsed by Eisenhower could disrupt defense programs and threaten national security. He warned partial financing would create future trouble and leave immediate programs short of cash. The House Appropriations Committee disclosed his closed door testimony.

Ihe Secretary of Defense Washington Defense Wilson Congress Eisenhower House Appropriations Committee House Hoover Commission On Senate House Rules Committee Appropriations Congressional Budget Cutters

Butte Not Hit By Forecast Tornado Storm

Forecasters warned a severe wind and hailstorm could strike Butte on Sunday night with winds up to 70 mph and hail to one inch. Crews mobilized, emergency lines opened, and police alerted service companies as the system dissipated before reaching Butte.

Butte U.S. Weather Bureau Helena Great Falls Dubois Idaho CAA Whitehall Montana Power The Telephone Company Weather Bureau Montana

Spanish Train and Bus Mishaps Take Big Toll

In Spain a military train crash near Madrid killed 13 soldiers and injured 68 when it collided with a locomotive. Four cars were destroyed. In Pamplona area a bus carrying 37 nuns overturned into a gully killing eight and injuring 12. The nuns were visiting castles on the Pamplona Estalla highway.

Madrid Spain Here Pamplona U.P Sanguesa Pamplona-Estalla St. Lawrence Parish

Mexico City Quakes Ripple Through Capital After Major Tremor

Five tremors rocked Mexico City on Sunday following last week's devastating quake that left 68 dead and caused extensive damage. No injuries or damages were reported from the latest quakes as residents braced for aftershocks amid ongoing recovery efforts.

Mexico City

Montana Weather Summary for Montana East and West

Montana east expects mostly fair skies with scattered thunder showers Monday through Tuesday and strong gusty winds. Temperatures reach 90 to 95 in both days with lows 55 to 65. west will be partly cloudy Monday, mostly fair Tuesday with scattered afternoon storms mainly in the south, highs 80 to 90 and lows 50 to 60.

Montana

Solon Lashes Ike On Defense Funds

Rep Mahon accuses President Eisenhower of being wrong on defense needs both before and after the Korean War. He says the 38.3 billion defense ceiling and 313 million less than requested show Congress providing restraint while Pentagon holds back.

Washington Mahon D-Tex Eisenhower House Defense Appropriations Korea Rep Scott R-Pa Columbia University Texas Democrat Congress Pentagon

Rights Bill Veto Seen If Present Form Passes

Vice President Nixon said Republicans have an excellent chance to win the House in next year’s elections but face a tough fight for Senate control as Democrats hold majorities in both chambers. Senator Smathers warned Nixon is overestimating GOP chances and urged caution. Nixon, a 1954 campaigner, said he will push to build a Republican House and Senate in 1958 and may again campaign nationally. Keating pressed for candidates for 1960. Nixon declined to answer on the spot.

Washington Nixon House Senate Sen. Smathers D-Fla GOP Congress New York Keating R-Ny Smathers Ken

Hopes of Keeping Arms Talks Alive Are Higher

Western diplomats in London on Sunday night believed disarmament talks could survive, blaming any breakdown on the Russians. They noted John Foster Dulles’s U N appearance gave the talks a lift, while Moscow Radio’s criticism of open skies proposals did not dampen resolve. Negotiators warned of tougher bargaining ahead before any first stage accord. British sources doubted Russia would accept open inspections for all of the US USSR Canada and much of Europe, protest by Valerian Zorin over gaps for Iceland and North Africa. An Arctic limited zone proposal targeting the area north of the Arctic Circle could gain more attention.

London John Foster Dulles U. N. Disarmament Subcommittee Moscow Radio Soviet Union United States Canada Europe Valerian Zorin Iceland North Africa Arctic Arctic Circle Alaska

Montana orphans visit Disneyland in California

More than 200 Montana orphans from Butte and Twin Bridges toured Disneyland in Anaheim as guests of Benjamin Harrison Brinton a New York stockbroker and ranch owner. The group travels on six chartered buses and will visit Yosemite and Yellowstone before returning home. Brinton aims to spark public interest in adoption.

Anaheim Calif Butte Twin Bridges Mont Disneyland New York Benjamin Harrison Brinton McAllister Walt Disney Amusement Park Yosemite Yellowstone National Parks Brinton Nellie Avery

Walter George Dies in Vienna at 79

Walter F. George a 34 year U S Senator and NATO ambassador died at his Vienna home at 1 52 a m EST after a long illness. The Georgia conservative and internationalist twice chaired the Foreign Relations Committee and defeated Eugene Tal madge in 1938 when Roosevelt tried to purge him. He retired Jan. 3. President Eisenhower called his loss a great national impact.

Vienna Walter F. George U. S. Senate NATO Senate George Eisenhower Georgia Sen Herman E. Talmadge Foreign Relations Committee North Atlantic Treaty Organization Roosevelt Lawrence Camp Eugene Talmadge Camp

Metcalf Pushes Pegging of Lead and Zinc Prices

Rep. Lee Metcalf seeks pegged domestic lead at 18 cents and zinc at 15 cents a pound to aid ailing industry. His bill would impose a six cent import tax when prices stay below those levels, suspended after two consecutive months of higher prices. He notes the sector valued over $1 billion with 35 000 direct jobs and many more indirectly, states Montana leads in metals, and reports current production costs and prices.

Washington L.P Lee Metcalf Metcalf East St. Louis Ill

High Source Predicts Action by Eisenhower

A top administration official said President Eisenhower would veto the Senate civil rights bill as sent unless the jury trial provision is narrowed to voting rights cases. The House and Senate dispute over federal enforcement and jury trials for criminal contempt could push the bill to a conference to resolve differences.

Washington Eisenhower Senate House Senate House

Batista Claims Rebel Strike Plans Smashed

Cuban President Fulgencio Batista said rebel plans for a general strike were destroyed. Proclamations warned workers of job loss if they did not return by Monday. The regime ordered a 45 day suspension of constitutional guarantees and crackdowns on agitators.

Havana Cuba Fulgencio Batista Batista

Helicopter Visits In Butte Today

A Sikorsky H-19 helicopter on a 2300 mile flight from Geiger Field Spokane will stop in Butte at 2 30 p m to deliver greetings from Gen. Sam W. Agee Spokane Mayor Willard Taft and Spokane Chamber president Henry C. Glaze The 84th Fighter Group crew led by Capt. Omar M. Olsen and Capt. William O Mayfield will be stationed at Geiger Field for the trip with stops in several states and cities later this week.

Geiger Field Spokane Wash Ninth Air Aeto Bridgeport Conn Butte Sam W. Agee 9Th Air Division Air Defense Command Willard Taft Henry C. Glaze Spokane Chamber of Commerce Missoula Billings Mont Miles City Dickinson N. D Bismarck Fargo Minneapolis Madison Milwaukee Wis Fort Wayne Ind Youngstown Ohio Harrisburg William O. Mayfield Utica Joseph C. Cook Luise, Ky 84Th Fighter Group

Vision Tip: Read Through a Tiny Hole

Scientists suggest improving vision by narrowing focus. For reading small type, curl finger to create a tiny opening and look through it. For daily profits, check the want ads and call 5451 to announce your need.

Three Boys Admit Plot to Slay Father in Minnesota

Cro sby Minnesota three boys aged 10 13 and 15 confessed a murder pact after Ole Aamodt 55 was found dead near their farm. Ira Aamodt fired the rifle claiming he thought his father was a bear then admitted intent to kill. William and Richard denied knowledge until Ira's confession.

Wickland Aamodt William Richard Ira Brainerd Carl Erickson

Young Woman Dies in Harlowton Road Crash

Mrs. Joe Muir age 21 died after a truck she rode in crashed into a bridge near Twodot Montana Sunday. Her husband, a local rancher, survived with minor injuries. This was Montana’s 111th traffic fatality of 1957, compared to 149 a year earlier.

Harlowton Joe Muir Adot Muir Twodot Montana

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