21 Aug 1951
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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1951
Page
1
A T33 training jet crashed near McGuire air base in Fort Dix New Jersey hitting a truck full of soldiers. Twelve on the ground and both crew members died with at least 21 injured. Names withheld until next of kin notification pending.
The Senate sent to the House a defense housing bill totaling 1.635 billion dollars to aid workers in defense areas. It allows lower down payments nationwide with ranges from 4 to 20 percent depending on price and loan type, and extends mortgage terms to 25 years.
A tropical hurricane with 130 mph winds moved toward the Mexican mainland from the Gulf of Mexico.预计 landfall between Nautla and Tuxpan Tuesday. Storm extends hurricane and gale winds far from its center, with possible squalls reaching the lower Texas coast. No deaths reported on the Yucatan peninsula yet. Jamaica had fatalities four days earlier.
Senator McFarland denounces the Capehart Bricker minority report on the RFC inquiry as political poppycock and demagogic interference. He defends President Truman and DNC Chairman Boyle from charges of dishonesty, calling the report a high point in political effrontery.
The House approved a 90 percent cut in civil defense funds for fiscal 1952, approving 62.26 million dollars instead of President Truman's request for 535 million. An effort to restore funds by 81.7 million was defeated 134 to 47. The move followed warnings of Russia possessing more and larger A-bombs than previously estimated.
The eighty seventh communication of the Grand Lodge AF and AM of Montana opens at 9 AM with Percy W Coles in charge. The gathering marks the second of three state Masonic group meetings this week as the Masonic Secretaries association meets in its twenty third annual conclave.
Butte high school tumblers and accordion band members depart Wednesday evening for the west coast to perform for armed services units at Fort Lewis and McChord Air Force Base and for hospitalized veterans at Madigan General Hospital. They will present letters of greeting to Seattle officials, with Mayor Thomas R. Morgan delivering a greeting to Acting Mayor M. B. Mitchell.
Clara Jean Rios, 45, of 219A South Dakota, was hospitalized in poor condition at St. James after being struck Sunday night at Broadway and Wyoming. She suffered rib fractures and possible internal injuries. Police say Roy Barrett, 905 North Main, turned from Wyoming onto East Broadway. Rios was on the crosswalk.
Tehran reported British Iranian oil talks at the edge of collapse over the Abadan refinery dispute. Premier Mossadegh faced a tough dilemma as American envoy Harriman warned against negotiating in bad faith while cabinet meetings continued.
The joint permanent defense board of Canada and the United States met in Edmonton to discuss defense at the top of the world.
Leading chemists forecast cures for infantile paralysis and the common cold and a moon voyage within 75 years. They foresee rain control for picnics and widespread use of plastics in housing and synthetically produced food backed by solar energy.
Butte area shows partly cloudy skies with scattered afternoon showers and small temperature changes. In Butte readings, minimum around 38 Tuesday morning and maximum near 78 Tuesday afternoon. Montana west of Divide expects partly cloudy with scattered afternoon thunder showers, high 75 to 85. East of Divide fair Tuesday, partly cloudy west with isolated showers or storms, warmer high 70 to 80. Not as cool Tuesday night.
Montana education board approves a $750000 men’s dormitory at MSU Missoula and a $245000 women’s classroom and gym building. Total project cost may reach $1.645 million funded from bond allocations and federal and internal loans. The board also OKs residence for presidents and adds $40000 for two new instructional labs at Northern Montana College. Roger Baldwin is newly appointed to the board.
Oliver Clubb, former chief of the State department China section, testified before the House Un-American Activities Committee that a 1932 New Masses visit included meetings with leftists and Whitaker Chambers. He said a personal diary refreshed memory of meeting Chambers, who later confessed courier activity for a Soviet spy ring.
Bourke MacDonald of Butte urged Montana Boys State delegates in Dillon to value freedoms over personal gain. He advised belief in God, humility, and vigilance against enemies and those opposed to liberty during the American Legion sponsored event.
Dillon Montana August 20 The eight cities of Montana Boys State an American Legion citizenship school began here Sunday and elected officers Monday Bannack Mayor Jack Dunbar Butte treasurer Jim Bishop Conrad police judge Bill Rallings Billings councilmen Kenneth Sammons Cut Bank Gordon Collier C E Steffen Belfry Larry Siler Conrad John Romasko Helena Jimmy Dick Soola Dale Shupe Harlem E Ruthledge Eka laka Longhorn City Mayor tie between Ray Dickinson Great Falls and Ray Nill Helena treasurer Dick Wilson Kalispell police judge Ed Argenight Cut Bank council men Leroy Schilling Fairfield Ray Davis Dillon Jim Roberts Billings Tom Gunderson Havre Ed Wester man Butte Franklin Peterson Bridger Eddie Muneta Harlowton Monte Duncan Whitehall. Alder Mayor tie between Wayne Cousey Cut Bank and Ken McAllister Polson treasurer Bob McClellan Lewistown police judge Floyd Smith Fort Benton councilmen Bill Leys Conrad Henry Higgins Billings George Palmer Plains Norman Dwell Joliet Tom Messick Edgar Max Kipp Cut Bank Bill Quam Whitefish Arno George Absarokee. Bow and Arrow Mayor Dick Ely Missoula treasurer Frank Newcomb Great Falls police judge Leroy Cranston Bigfork council men Clayton Briden Walier Jim Monger Belgrade Jerry Stomsvik Cut Bank Louie Knox Helena.
In Kaesong near the truce talks, Korean Lt Gen Nam Tai accused Allied troops of slaying a Chinese patrol leader. UN officials disputed the charge noting preliminary findings do not identify armed bands as UN forces and warn a hostile civilian group may be aiming to disrupt negotiations.
In Korea on Tuesday Aug 21 Communists moved thousands of reinforcements toward the front while South Koreans pushed north in heavy combat. Allied air, naval and artillery bombardments pressed the enemy, with 610 sorties and New Jersey shelling eastern concentrations. North Korean supply trucks numbered over 3400 as roads clogged with convoys bound for battle zones.
At Oregon State Prison in Salem 1521 inmates skipped their 14th meal as a sit down strike continued. Forty returned to work as cannery operations reopened with staff from the state mental hospital. Gov McKay backs Warden Alexander amid calls for his firing and a clash with Sen Yeater over prison leadership.
Charles W. Morse, longtime Anaconda Copper Mining staffer and former superintendent of the zinc concentrator, died Saturday night at his Dover New Hampshire home after a heart attack. He retired years ago and moved with his wife to New Hampshire. Survived by wife Alice Morse two children and in laws in Helena. Born February 25 1874 Grass Valley California. Began at Anaconda smelter in March 1915 and UC Berkeley graduate 1907.
Washington Aug 20 Senate committee action on the 8.5 billion foreign aid program was delayed as only five of 26 members attended a joint session. Chairman Connally postponed until Wednesday. Senator Lodge opposed any cut in the 5.3 billion military aid portion for Europe.
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