House backs cutting trade with Czechoslovakia over Oatis case
The House approved by 362 to 1 a resolution demanding Oatis’ release and calling immediate termination of trade with Czechoslovakia unless the AP correspondent is freed. Rep. Wood dissented, opposing UN involvement. Oatis, jailed since April, was convicted of espionage in Prague.
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Washington
House
Czechoslovakia
Associated Press
William N. Oatis
Czech
Oatis
Beamer
Hom
Marion
Ind
House of Representatives
Senate
Congress of the
United States
United Nations
Congress
Wood
Idaho
Truman
State Department
Armstrong
Rmo
Plane Crash Kills Wolf Point Man
A light Aeronca single engine plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Wolf Point municipal airport killing 56 year old Ben Peterson a Wolf Point businessman and pilot. Peterson died instantly and owned by George Cloftus the airport manager. Jacob Nass witnessed the takeoff and no witnesses to the crash. He was identified by his pilot license. Peterson had farmed north of Wolf Point and is survived by two brothers in North Dakota.
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Wolf Point
Ben Peterson
Peterson
Jacob Nass
Nass
George Cloftus
North Dakota
One Legged Alleged Swindler Indicted
A federal grand jury indicted Sam Mason on nine counts of perjury and six of grand larceny. He was accused by a Senate subcommittee of taking about 250000 dollars from people with promises of cheap leases on government property. Mason allegedly lied nine times during testimony on June 27 before Senator Hoey's investigative panel. If convicted on all counts, he faces up to 150 years in prison.
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Washington
Sam Mason
Mason
Senate
Hoey
D-Nc
Governor Bonner Hails V J Day In Dillon
Governor John W. Bonner told a Dillon V J Day crowd that citizens must meditate on sacrifices and work at home to protect democracy. He urged fighting internal and external enemies, strengthening the government, and supporting widows orphans and the disabled. A parade and banquet followed the speeches.
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Dillon
John W. Bonner
Depot Lawn
Lloyd Whipple
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Truman denounces slanderers in clash with McCarthy
President Truman assails slanderers he sees as harming American freedoms, implicitly targeting Senator McCarthy and allied lawmakers. McCarthy responds with fresh accusations against Jessup and offers to prove ties to Communist fronts.
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Washington
Truman
McCarthy
R-Wis
Congress
Hearst Dies at 88 in Beverly Hills Mansion
William Randolph Hearst famed publisher dies at age 88 after strokes in his Beverly Hills home. He remained active in guiding Hearst papers until a Monday coma. sons and Hearst executives present as editors received direct orders and tributes.
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Beverly Hills
Calif
William Randolph Hearst
Hearst
William Randolph, Jr
George
John
David
Randolph
Martin F. Huberth
Hearst Corporation
Richard E. Berlin
Truman
Douglas MacArthur
William Randolph Hearst, Jr
Montana Chapter of ACS to Receive Charter at First Meeting
The Montana chapter of the American College of Surgeons will hold its first annual meeting at the Finlen hotel on Saturday August 18. Dr. Joel W. Baker will present the ACS charter to Dr. H. H. James Butte as toastmaster. Norman J. Holter of Helena will speak on The Atom Knocks at the Doctor's Door. Mayor Thomas R. Morgan will welcome attendees at 9:15 AM.
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Montana
American College of Surgeons
Finlen Hotel
ACS
Joel W. Baker
Mason Clinic
Seattle
H. H. James Butte
Baker
Norman J. Holter
Holter Research Foundation
Helena
James
R. E. Benson
Billings
L. W. Brewer
Missoula
J. C. Shields
Butte
H. J. Hall
S. A. Olson
Glendive
Surgeons
Thomas R. Morgan
Raymond E. Benson
Lawrence L. Howard
Centerville Soldier Wounded in Korea
Leslie A. Best, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Best of 136 Missoula Avenue, was wounded in action in Korea as announced by the Defense department. Best enlisted last March and has two brothers in service. Walter and Donald G. Best, with Donald recently promoted to corporal in Stuttgart. Two other Best brothers, Melvin and Earl, served in World War II.
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Butteman
Leslie A. Best
Richard Best
Missoula Avenue
Korea
Defense Department
Centerville
Walter
Donald G. Best
Stuttgart
Germany
Melvin
Earl
Three Forks GI Wounded in Korean War
The Defense department reports Pfc. Russell M. Williams of Three Forks Montana was wounded in Korea. He had been injured previously and returned to duty, and is the brother of Elpidel Marie Williams.
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Three Forks
Washington
Defense Department
Montana
Russell M. Williams
el Pidel Marie Williams
Peruvian Consulate Attacked by Mobs in Guayaquil
The Peruvian government announced that the consulate at Guayaquil, Ecuador, was attacked by mobs. Peru demanded satisfaction and guarantees against future attacks after police dispersed the trespassers before entry.
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Lima
Peru
Guayaquil
Ecuador
Butte Weather Forecast and Regional Update
Partly cloudy in Butte with little temperature change. Expected low 38 and high 68 on Wednesday. Airport readings from Monday night to Tuesday afternoon show low 37 and high 79. Montana West of Divide expects mostly cloudy with scattered showers and highs 70 to 80. East of Divide sees fair but increasing clouds with highs 70 to 89.
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Montana
Divide
Driscoll Eulogizes Late MSFL Head At 54th Convention
Butte's John H. Driscoll, acting MSFL president since James D. Graham's death, delivers a tribute while leading the Montana State Federation of Labor's 54th annual conclave. He recalls Graham's 1929–recent tenure, urges opposition to sales taxes, and stresses citizen voting duties as delegates applaud.
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John H. Driscoll
Butte
Montana
Montana State Federation of Labor
James D. Graham
The
Labor Organization
Driscoll
Graham
John W. Swackhamer
Missoula
James FE. Murray
Helena
W. D. Rankin
Heat Wave in Texas Tops 30 Deaths
The Dallas report notes the Texas heat wave growing deadly with 30 fatalities including Lamar Jones, a 30-year-old saw mill worker in Mauriceville. Drownings add six to the toll as rain clouds vanish and cattle markets break records with livestock moved to greener pastures or fattening grounds.
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Dallas
Texas
Lamar Jones
Mauriceville
Orange
San Antonio
Midwest
Search continuing for crash victims
Seattle reports a B50 bomber crashed into a frame apartment building killing at least 11 and injuring 12. Coroner Brill said another body likely remains in the wreckage as searchers sift through charred rubble from the Monday disaster that destroyed the four engine plane and much of the building.
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Seattle
John P. Brill, Jr
Brill
Boxcars on Way to Ease Northwestern Grain Pileup
The Interstate Commerce Commission told Senator Murray D. Mont that empty boxcars are enroute to handle grain piling up in the northwestern states. Acknowledges supply chain concerns and government action to relieve grain backlog.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Murray Dmont
Utah Prison Riot Ends as Hostages Freed at Prison
At Point of the Mountain Utah convicts ended a seven and a half hour uprising after releasing two hostages acting warden Weston E F Haslam and guard Edward A Schmidt and letting them walk free at 4 15 p m. The riot drew 150 officers and prompted state officials to appoint Haslam as warden while promising hearings on grievances and no reprisals.
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Point OF the Mountain
Utah
Utah State Prison
Weston EF. Haslam
Edward A. Schmidt
No Strike Threat in Montana by Metal Trades
In Minnesota and surrounding states, AFL metal trades unions report no Montana strike threat against Anaconda Copper Mining. James A. Brownlow says negotiations with Anaconda continue as Utah unions warn of a potential Aug. 20 cessation.
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Montana
Metal Trades
Minneapolis
AFL Metal Trades Unions
Anaconda Copper
James A. Brownlow
Metal Trades Department
The
AFL
Brownlow
Washington
Anaconda
Utah
the Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers Union
Ind
Denver
Salt Lake City
Kennecott Copper Corporation
Prisoner Slays Guard and Escapes from Cook County Jail
A convicted murderer awaiting execution beat guard George Turley to death, took a shotgun, and fled after swapping cells and exiting through a vent. Police issued a general alert for 25 year old Harry Williams, a six foot two inch Black man previously jailed for a purse snatching murder last December.
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Chicago
Cook County
Harry Williams
Williams
George Turley
Turley
Anthony Dulski
Big West Side
Quake Kills 44 in Western Turkey Officials Say
An earthquake in north western Turkey last night killed 44 people and left 75 injured, according to official tallies issued on Tuesday. The tremor struck Monday night, aiding responders racing to reach affected areas.
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Istanbul
Turkey
UN Ready to Clobber Reds If Ceasefire Talks Fail
Allied patrols pressed Red positions on the Korean front as air forces flew 925 missions against railways and supply hubs. Gen. Van Fleet warned the Reds could be clobbered if talks collapse, citing heavy air attacks and floods. Bomber strikes hit Pyongyang, Wonsan, Kyongpo, and Chinnampo with significant damage reported.
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Lan Fleet
United States Eighth Army
Korea
James A. van Fleet
Eighth Army
Kaesong
van Fleet
Kansong
Hwachon Reservoir
Kumsong
Iron Triangle
Pyongyang
Far East Air Forces
FEAF
Wonsan
Kyimipo
Chinnampo
Fisherman’s 106-pound blue catfish stuns Yankton crowd
Just another fisherman in Yankton South Dakota brings in a 106 pound blue catfish on a Tuesday. He says the fish fought so hard he had to shoot it.
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Yankton, S. D
Tom Brennan
Truce team proposes buffer zone subcommittee plan
Allied truce delegates propose a two man subcommittee to work out a buffer zone in Korea with one member from each side and limited staff. The move follows deadlock at the Kaesong armistice talks as Joy submitted the idea in writing.
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Munsan
Korea
Adm
C. Turner Joy
United Nations
Kaesong
Joy
William P. Nuckols
United Nations Command
Nam IJ
Inspection Date Set for Reserve
The Butte Naval Reserve Surface division 13-2 will be nationally inspected on September 13 as one of 12 top units in the United States vying for the James V. Forrestal trophy. Lt. W. J. Waylett leads the division, with Rear Adm. A. E. Smith having recently awarded the district trophy. Competing divisions include Woonsocket Rhode Island Jamestown New York Hazleton Roanoke Daytona Beach New Orleans Oshkosh Santa Monica Santa Cruz Pearl Harbor and Washington D C.
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Butte
Navy Reserve
13Th Naval District
Naval Reserve
13Th District
United States
James V. Forrestal
W. J. Waylett
Naval Reserve Inspection Board
Washington, D. C
Potomac River Naval Command
Chest of
Naval Personnel
A. E. Smith
Woonsocket
R. 1
Jamestown
N Y
Hazleton
Great Falls Officer on Missing Plane
The Navy identified 12 sailors missing after Sundays crash of a Navy Privateer near Adak Alaska. Among the missing is Lt (jg) Robert Wilfred Conklin of 2509 Fourth Avenue South Great Falls Montana.
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Washington
Navy
Adak
Alaska
Robert Wilfred Conklin
USN
Fourth Avenue
South
Great Falls
Mont
Two-Car Collision Hurts 7 Persons
A two car crash on the Butte Deer Lodge highway injured seven people near Crackerville and the Opportunity turn-off. Mrs. Owen D. Speer 64 was rushed to St Ann hospital with skull fracture and shock. Isvetta Bennett and grandchildren were treated, others released. Bennett’s husband and Mr Speer were not seriously hurt.
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Anaconda
Deer Lodge
Butte- Deer Lodge
C. R. Olsen
Owen D. Speer
St. Ann Hospital
Isvetta Bennett
Speer
Johanna
Tom
Janet McElwain
Warm Springs
Crackerville
Speer Auto
Butte
Stanley Bennett
Bennett
Anaconda City
Bryant
Silver Star
McElwain
State Hospital
Speers
Milwaukee Avenue
Olsen
Hartsell
Jack
Postal hike eyed by Senate post office committee
The Senate post office committee approved a $350 million postal rate increase raising the penny post card to two cents and first class letters from three to four cents. The plan would also raise parcel post and periodical rates. A separate bill authorizes a $250 million pay raise for postal workers.
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Washington
Senate Post Office Committee
Senate
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