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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1947

Page

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Four die in three car crash near Hardin Montana

Four people died and a fifth was seriously hurt in a three car collision near Hardin. Shirley Redding Sam Redding Jr and Marie Baker burned to death. Leor Shanrock Night watchman crushed. Gerald Evans suffered severe head injuries. Robert J Souhrada 22 Hardin charged with manslaughter.

Billings Hardin Shirley Redding Sam Redding Jr Marie Baker Leor Shanrock Hardin Night Watchman Gerald Evans B. W. Kronmiller Robert J. Souhrada Ed Holland Souhrada Robert Bragg Shanrock Redding Bragg Shonrock Shronrock Bobby Baker Herbert Dykeman Dykeman Baker Boy Montana

Paul Mantz Wins His Second Bendix Air Race

Paul Mantz of Hollywood flew a P-51 Mustang to win the Bendix trophy race, posting a four hour 26 minute 57 second course time and a 460.423 mph average. Joe De Bona finished second by 1 minute 18 seconds, Edmund Lunken third, Buck Gimbel fourth, and William Eddy fifth. Pilot Jim Ruble bailed out earlier when an engine caught fire near Winslow, Arizona.

Winslow, Ariz U.P Jim Ruble California Cleveland Here Paul Mantz Hollywood Mantz Air Force Joe Debona Thomas C. Call Los Angeles Edmund Lunken Cincinnati Buck Gimbel Jacqueline Cochran Lloyd Odlum New York Gimbel William Eddy la Jolla Calif de Bona

Removal Hearing Set on Bank Robbery Charge

Richard Mainhurst 27, a former Helena resident, faces attempted bank robbery charges in San Francisco. He will appear before Federal Judge R. Lewis Brown as prosecutors seek his removal to stand trial on the West Coast. Also on the same day Kenneth Eugene Godenauer and Fred Charles Godenauer plead to a federal car theft charge. A naturalization hearing with six to eight citizenship candidates is set for Thursday before an immigration examiner.

Richard Lewis Mainhurst Helena California Bank of America San Francisco R. Lewis Brown San Fran United States Harold Pease Mainhurst West Moose Jaw Saskatchewan FBI Brown Kenneth Eugene Fred Charles Godenauer Philadelphia Missoula Pease Immigration Service

Labor Day Quiet in Butte Ranchers Take Holiday

Butte prepared for Labor Day with a quiet observance. Mining on Butte hill will pause and banks, offices, and federal buildings will close. John R. Crawford of the Silver Bow Trades and Labor council said unions will hold programs at meetings. Neal Shea will give a radio address Monday. Residents planned trips to fishing spots and Western Montana camps.

Butte Butte Hill Federal Silver Bow Trades and Labor Council John R. Crawford Neal Shea Butte Miners Union Montana

Russia feels secure in power in Eastern Europe says US officials

U S diplomats view Moscow rapid ratification of peace treaties with Hungary Bulgaria Romania Finland and Italy as proof Russia now has a firm grip on Eastern Europe The Hungarian vote on Sunday is seen as a key to cementing Soviet control before the treaties take effect Officials note Romania and Bulgaria have recent anti Communist purges and arrests and fear a Communist rise in Hungary in the November 4 1945 election

Washington Russia Moscow Europe Hungary Bulgaria Romania Finland Italy State Department United States

Butte Boy Dies After Auto Crash Injuries

Five year old Robert Kreeze Bailey son of Mr and Mrs Thomas H Bailey of 623 North Main died at St James hospital from head and internal injuries suffered when struck by a car Friday evening in the 600 block on North Main street. Driver Jack Kelly 39 West Center and his father rushed the child to the hospital. The Daly Shea mortuary announced the body is at the mortuary.

Robert Kreeze Bailey Thomas H. Bailey North Main St. James Hospital Jack Kelly West Center North Main Street Kelly W. D. Kelly Butte Bailey Roland Marshall Clarence John Thomas Carol Jean Helen Rita Sharon Vincent Burns Springfield Mass Raymond Burns Jean Ann Burns Myles Bailey Deborah Garland Los Angeles Daly Shea Mortuary

Jockey Critically Injured in Deer Lodge Race

Deer Lodge crowd watches as jockey H. Carson is thrown when his horse leapt the rail during the Deer Lodge fair racing program. He suffers a possible skull fracture and internal injuries.

Deer Lodge H. Carson

Train Plunge Kills Fifteen in Spain River Collision

Fifteen people died and a score were injured when a train fell into the Ribota river at Calatayud after a bridge collapsed likely due to weakened foundations from a Friday storm. First reports from the scene cite the disaster as a major rail accident in Spain.

Calatayud Spain Ribota

Butte Montana Weather Forecast Sunday Outlook

Partly cloudy to cloudy Sunday with scattered afternoon and evening thundershowers. Expected maximum next 24 hours about 76. Temperatures at the airport show a high of 75 and a low of 54. West of the divide: partly cloudy with light scattered afternoon showers. high 65 to 75. East of the divide: Sunday partly cloudy and cooler with scattered light showers. high 65 to 75 west, 75 to 80 east.

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West German production plan ends Morgenthau hard peace approach

Soviet commander Marshal Sokolovsky accused the United States and Great Britain of rupturing the Potsdam agreement with a new western Germany production program. Gen. Clay defended economic unification, while Soviet media warned of east west rupture and Ruhr loss.

Berlin United States Great Britain Wassily D. Sokolovsky Germany State Department Morgenthau Sokolovsky Allied Control Council Lucius D. Clay Britain Ruhr Nacht Express Berliner Zeitung Moscow

Civil Rights Congress Ties Target to Communist Front Charges

The House Committee on Un American Activities labeled the Civil Rights Congress a Communist front, accusing it of waging a campaign against the U S government. It published a sponsor list including Senator Glen H Taylor and several congressmen and notable figures, tracing the group to a 1946 Detroit conference and the merger of International Labor Defense with the National Federation for Constitutional Liberties.

Washington House Committee On UN- American Activities Civil Rights Congress United States House Communist Party Detroit International Labor Defense National Federation For Constitutional Liberties Congress Glen H. Taylor Rufus E. Clement Atlanta University Ring W. Lardner, Jr Francis J. McConnell F. Q. Matthieson Harvard University Lee Pressman C. I. O. General Counsel A. M. Schlesinger Harvard Walter Rautenstrauch Columbia University Ralph E. Wager Emory University James H. Wolfe

89 Persons Killed as Holiday Begins

Traffic fatalities rose as Labor Day exodus began with 89 deaths since Friday 6 p m. Auto accidents caused four deaths and one drowning. Twenty more died in other holiday mishaps. The National Safety Council estimates about 250 more may be killed over the three day weekend. The council urged cautious driving to reduce the toll.

National Safety Council

Paris theater fire leaves dozens dead, hundreds injured

A Paris suburb cinema fire killed more than 50 and injured about 200 as balconies collapsed trapping and trampling patrons. Police retrieved 38 bodies with up to 20 more feared, while officials and relatives gathered near the ruined theater in Reuil.

Paris Reuil St. Germain Versailles Justice of the Peace Rue de Marly Seine-et-Oise

Butte Pro Am Lead By Owen 65 In Tourney Start

Butte pro Roy Owen fired a five under par 65 to lead the three day Butte pro am event at the country club course. His team led after 18 holes with 62 best-ball score while George Sarsfield chased with 63.

Butte Roy Owen Butte Country Club Country Club Owen George Sarsfield Lin Storti Helena Ralph Olsen Danny Kane Bob Wenham Jene Jones Sarsfield Storti Olsen Wenham Bob Sparck Rudy Merhar Zemljak Jimmy Robinson Seattle al Chapman Bozeman Hank Merhar Portland Guy Owen Montana Pebble Beach Calif Spokane Joe McCaffery G. W. Perry L. M. Childs Great Falls Ray Gallant Tom Mulholland Mel Woodland Pete Yerwich Ray Gill Skeets Ferguson Billings Pete Sisich Anaconda

Community recreation center plan draws taxpayer support

In Silver Bow county an effort to fund a civic recreation center and athletic field gains momentum as signatures for a bond issue call gather. Committee chair Walter Barnard says 20 percent of taxpayers must sign and a special election will be sought within a week with a Sept. 9 committee meeting in the Finlen hotel. Petitions are to be filed at the chamber of commerce. signers need only be on the last tax roll and have voted previously. The center would serve recreational and cultural needs with no offices planned.

Silver Bow County Walter Barnard Gold Finlen Hotel P.T. A P-T. A Chamber of Commerce Addis McGrath Barnard

Most Butte Veterans Expected to Cash Terminal Leave Bonds

Many Butte and Montana World War II veterans will redeem terminal leave bonds for full value plus accrued interest starting Tuesday. Bank redemption requires original separation orders or discharge papers for identity. social security cards are not acceptable. Only the veteran can cash the certificate after identity is confirmed.

Butte Montana Truman Chase Veterans’ Administration Treasury Department

Parade of Legionnaires Draws 1.75 Million on Fifth Avenue

New York hosts a massive American Legion parade during the 29th annual convention, with 50 000 registered delegates and an estimated 1 750 000 spectators lining Fifth Avenue. Army searchlights illuminate the reviewing stand as veterans from two world wars march past. Police Commissioner Wallander called it one of the city’s largest parades.

New York Ed MecGrael American Legion Army of American Legionnaires Fifth Avenue Arthur W. Wallander

Inter-American mutual defense pact unanimously approved

Nineteen American republics at the Quitandinha conference endorsed a mutual defense treaty uniting North and South American states. The accord creates a western hemisphere security zone from pole to pole and commits immediate aid if attacked within the zone. Nicaragua and Ecuador did not participate, Canada may join, and signatures will follow at closing ceremonies.

Quitandinha Brazil Nicaragua Ecuador Canada South Pole

Co operation urged for Butte housing project progress

Tim J. Sullivan president of the Butte Development Association reports steady progress on the low cost housing project. Construction of 31 homes in the Grand Avenue addition is underway as organizers seek reconsideration by the Plumbers union on work day length. Co operation between labor and management is urged to expand to 2,000 more homes and boost Butte’s growth and prestige in the Northwest.

Tim J. Sullivan Butte Development Association Grand Avenue Sullivan Development Association Plumbers’ Union Butte Development Association Mesigners Northwest

Girls Died and One Critical After Pills in Soda

In Anchorage Alaska two 12 year old girls Judy Munson and Patty Marchbanks ingested sleeping pills dissolved in soda. Judy Munson died en route to hospital while Patty Marchbanks remained in serious condition. The incident occurred after a party at Naknek village where pills were taken from a medicine chest.

Anchorage Alaska Providence Hospital Judy Munson Martin Munson Naknek Patty Marchbanks United States Marchbanks

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