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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1949

Page

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Group snapshot lists Anaconda company and hospital board members

In the lower picture, M. A. Mulligan represents York and Sawyer architects while J. D. Murphy and others from Anaconda company stand with E. R. Burkhardt, F. A. Linforth, C. E. Weed, D. M. Kelly, E. R. Borcherdt, and Mr. McGlone. The line includes H. J. Rahilly, E. F. Moyle, E. T. Henderson, R. H. Glover, Henry Young, J. S. Cohen, C. D. Woodward, George Short, and Kenneth Christie, all connected to Anaconda or hospital governance.

M. A. Mulligan York and Sawyer J. D. Murphy Anaconda Company E. R. Burkhardt George A McGlone Barker H. J. Rahilly Mr. Rahilly E. F. Moyle E. T. Henderson R. H. Glover Western Henry Young J. S. Cohen C. D. Woodward George Short Kenneth Christie

First Structural Steel Goes Into Place for New Hospital

Work on Butte’s six story Community Memorial hospital proceeds on schedule as the first heavy steel column is raised and secured at the west side site. The ceremony drew Mining City residents, Community Memorial officials, Anaconda Copper officials, and builders’ representatives. A 110 foot derrick swung the column into place from the first to third floor under C E Huggans guidance.

Butte Majestic Community Memorial Hospital E. S. McGlone Western Anaconda Copper Mining Company Samuel Barker Community Memorial Hospital Board Anaconda Company C. E. Huggans Bethlehem Steel Hospital Community Memorial Association Bethlehem Steel Company

Reds in Finland Bid for Power

Communist led strikes threaten to paralyze industry in Finland as a cabinet minister labels them a bid for power. In Kemi a clash between about 2,000 strikers and police left one dead and 16 injured, including 10 police. Elite troops occupied Kemi and banned meetings, seizing arms.

Helsinki Finland U.P Kemi Aarne Blick Blick Arre Simonen Anto Varjonen

Dock Strike Deepens as AFL Pickets Endanger Ports

In Honolulu Hawaii the 109 day dock strike worsened as AFL teamsters vow to keep picket lines to blockade ports despite a settlement with CIO longshoremen. Arthur Rutledge announced the move with ILWU President Harry Bridges supporting respect for crossing truck drivers’ lines.

Honolulu T. H U.P Hawaii AFL Teamsters CIO Teamsters’ Union International Longshoremen’s and Warehousemen’s Union Arthur Rutledge AFL Joint Council of Teamsters ILWU Harry Bridges

Wreckage Found After B 26 Missing Flight

Wreckage of a large two engine B 26 plane found scattered across Mt Hood about 50 miles from Portland Oregon. Three aboard were reported missing since April 21 on a flight from Hamilton Field California to Portland.

Portland Ore U.P Mt. Hood Here Hamilton Field Calif

Weather Forecast for Butte and Montana Divides

Partly cloudy to cloudy with afternoon thundershowers in Butte Friday and little temperature change. Highs 75 to 85 across west and east of divide with scattered storms and showers, most notably Friday afternoon. Temperatures range from mid 70s to mid 80s in the region.

Divide

Police Set House Ablaze Ending Gunman Siege

In Chicago a three hour battle ended when police set fire to a house where James Craig, 28, fled as officers closed in. Craig had wounded two policemen and held off more than 100 cops with machine gun fire before perishing in the flames.

Chicago U.P James Craig Craig Ray Crane

American staff moves from Canton to Hong Kong

The United States embassy announced it is relocating its staff to Hong Kong. The American consulate general will close Friday afternoon in Canton.

Canton United States Hong Kong

Firemen State Convention Sessions Today

After a Thursday picnic at Columbia Gardens Montana State Firemen's Association members from across Treasure State begin the 57th annual convention with morning business sessions. Auxiliary members meet at the Montana Power auditorium while delegates stay at the Finlen hotel. The event concludes Saturday night.

Columbia Gardens Montana State Firemen's Association Treasure State Finlen Hotel Montana Power Company

Boys Nominated for State Posts

Dillon August 18. The Frontier party's Gary Boyles Glasgow and Pioneer party's William Fine Somers will run for American Legion Boys State governor in a general election Friday morning. Chief Justice Hugh Adair will officiate at the oath ceremony Friday afternoon at Western Montana College of Education auditorium. A later announcement will name Senate and House members and house attaches along with board appointments. A special musical program is planned for 8 p.m. in the college auditorium where the conclave is held. The Frontier slate includes Lieutenant Governor Bruce Ellis Glasgow secretary of state Milo Orsmeth Havre auditor Joe Tome Miles City attorney general Don Lagrand Cut Bank treasurer Clifford Collings Kalispell superintendent Marvin Reynolds Missoula supreme court clerk Art Woolston Miles City railroad commissioner Bob Burke Butte Bernard Gremaux Lewistown and Don Peterson Cut Bank. Pioneer nominees: Lieutenant Governor ...

Dillon U.P Frontier Party Gary Boyles Glasgow Pioneer Party William Fine Somers American Legion Boys Montana Hugh Adair Senate House of Representatives House Western Montana College of Education Bruce Ellis Milo Orsmeth Havre Joe Tome Miles City Don Lagrand Cut Bank Clifford Collings Kalispell Marvin Reynolds Missoula Supreme Court Art Woolston Bob Burke Butte Bernard Gremaux Lewistown Don Peterson

Link to Vaughan With Maragon Not Direct

Senate investigators released testimony showing John Maragon as an alleged smuggler but failing to tie Maj. Gen. Harry H. Vaughan to his activities. The record mentions a Paris flight after the war and a gift of seven deep freezers from the Verley company, with no firm corroboration of favors.

Washington U.P Senate John Maragon Truman Harry H. Vaughan Vaughan Maragon Paris Albert Verley Company Chicago Europe David Bennett Verley Company Clyde R. Hoey D-N. C

Truman criticizes Senate investigators for leaks

President Truman reproached the Senate five percenter investigators for leaks from closed sessions and urged fair treatment of Maj. Gen. Harry H. Vaughan until his case is stated before the panel. Vaughan has appeared in the probes amid testimony he used influence to aid private clients with government business.

Washington Truman Senate Harry H. Vaughan Vaughan Senate Committee Acme Joseph McCarthy R-Wis Karl Mundt R-S. D Senate Investigating Committee Committee Harry Vaughan

Four Major Fires Strike Missoula

Missoula suffered four major fires on Thursday causing estimated total damages over 300000. The Montana Flour Mill plant faced about 230000 in losses with 100000 in building damage and 130000 in stored grain. Land M Tire Company warehouse near the mill reported losses above 15000. Linda's Lunch, a newly built restaurant five miles south, burned for about 23000 according to owner Paul Davis. An East Side Fuel Company fire on the outskirts added further damage.

Missoula Montana Land M Tire Company Linda Paul Davis East Side Missoula Flour Company

Hahn Unable to Testify in Abatement Case

The defense rested in abatement proceedings against Walker's Social club after a doctor’s certificate said George Hahn, club secretary treasurer and business manager, is confined to his room for an indefinite period due to a heart condition. Hahn attended court as a spectator earlier in the trial, and defense attorney William Meyer said Hahn could not testify because of illness.

Walker George Hahn Hahn William Meyer Mr. Hahn

Help Slated for Europe Cut in Half

The House approved a foreign arms aid bill totaling 1.45 billion dollars but cut western Europe funding by half to 1.16 billion. The measure preserves aid for Greece, Turkey, Iran, Korea and the Philippines, and heads to the Senate amid further battles over total sums.

Washington U.P House Truman Western Europe James P. Richards D-S. C John M. Vorys Ohio Greece Turkey Iran Korea Philippines Richards-Vorys Vito Marcantonio A-L N.Y Senate Tom Connally Dtexas Senate Foreign Relations Committee Richards - Vorys

Cahill-Mooney Wins Butte School Addition Bid

The Cahill-Mooney Construction Company of Butte won the contract to add two rooms to Longfellow school for seventh and eighth grade use with a bid of 36793. Other bids for the general work ranged higher including MacKinnon and Decker of Helena at 39772 and Julius Olsen and Son of Butte at 43541.71 A separate repair contract for Butte schools was held in abeyance pending bid study.

Cahill-Mooney Construction Company Butte Longfellow Butte District No. 1 Cahill-Mooney MacKinnon and Decker Company Helena Julius Olsen and Son Sundberg Plumbing and Electric Company Harry Ross

Scientists Attack Loyalty Order and Security Clearances

The AAAS denounces President Truman's loyalty order for federal employees as basically objectionable. It also criticizes security clearance programs of the military establishment and the atomic energy commission for their impact on scientists.

Washington Truman American Association For the Advancement of Science AAAS National Military Establishment NME Atomic Energy Commission Aec

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