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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1955

Page

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U S and Portugal denounce Red remarks over Goa dispute

Secretary of State Dulles and Portugal’s Foreign Minister Cunha issue a joint communique condemning Soviet leaders remarks as an effort to create division among nations. Khrushchev and Bulganin push Goa issue, while Khrushchev vents at the Shwe Dagon Pagoda in Burma.

Washington Dulles Asia East E. P Paulo Cunha Portugal Far East Nikita S. Khrushchev India Goa Nikolai Bulganin Russia Rangoon Burma Nikita S. Khruschev

Jurors Acquit Laubach in Bixby Slaying

Fort Benton district court returned an acquittal for Arden Laubach on a first degree murder charge in the slaying of his brother-in-law Lee Bixby at a Teton River water hole. The 11 man one woman jury deliberated 4 hours 23 minutes with about 100 observers present. Laubach claimed self defense as feuding over years' dispute ended in the shooting.

Fort Benton Arden Laubach Laubach Inlaw Lee Bixby Teton River Chouteau County Bixby Harold Roudebush

Carroll College vice president Dr E W Neuman dies

Dr Edward W Neuman 51 vice president of Carroll College died in St John Hospital Helena after teaching Friday. A native of Iowa he earned a Ph D in chemistry from the University of Iowa and studied at Caltech. He joined Carroll in 1933 and became first lay VP in 1951 directing the chemistry dept and physics teaching. He built the college observatory housing a 12 5 inch telescope and directed CAA ground school training.

Neuman Carroll College State University of Iowa Iowa City California Institute of Technology Carroll CAA

Santa Blamed for Seasonal Cold Epidemic

H J Bannon of Grove Laboratories cites Santa Claus as a prime cause of the annual cold outbreak, noting the peak follows the busy Christmas shopping period. The remark ties the late year surge in colds to holiday activity.

New York Santa Claus H. J. Bannon Grove Laboratories, Inc

Former Communist leader James Jackson surrenders on charges

James E. Jackson Jr. 41, once Southern regional director for the Communist party, surrendered in New York on a conspiracy indictment for violent overthrow. He was arraigned before Judge Edward Weinfeld and held on 20000 bail, a fugitive since 1951. One of 21 second-string leaders indicted, he joins William Norman Marron as the remaining sought figure.

New York James E. Jackson Jr Communist Party Edward Weinfeld Jackson Richmond U. S. Atty Paul W. Williams Williams Brooklyn William Norman Marron New York State Party Flushing Queens

Merger of CIO and AFL Approved by Delegates

New York CIO convention delegates voted 660 to 3 to approve a merger with the AFL ending a 20 year split in union labor. The AFL had unanimously approved the plan a day earlier and both groups prepared for a joint session starting Monday.

New York CIO AFL

Four Children Burned Fatally in Arkansas House Fire

In Dumas Arkansas a kerosene fueled blaze destroyed a small frame house fatally burning four children aged 5 Patsy 3 Richard 11 months Tommy and 6 Sheila The parents Odell and wife were hospitalized with serious to critical injuries Neighor E R Henry Jr pulled Thatch from the blaze as city marshall Dayton Allison said the stove exploded while lighting an early morning fire The home burned to the ground

Dumas Ark Arkansas Odell Thatch Patsy Richard Tommy Sheila E. R. Henry Jr Thatch Dayton Allison

Harman Receives Max Fine and 90 Days Jail for Disturbance

Robert G. Harman, 25, pleaded guilty to creating a disturbance during an incident involving eight people near North Main and Pacific in Center ville Tuesday night. He received the maximum $200 fine and 90 days in county jail after a pursuit ending with a deputy shooting a tire on his car. A 15 year old, under a suspended juvenile sentence, was ordered to an indeterminate term at Miles City industrial school. six other juveniles remain in parental custody awaiting possible juvenile court action.

Robert G. Harman Justice of the Peace J. J. Winston Centerville North Main Pacific Harman State Industrial School Miles City

Habeas petition of Ronan man denied by federal court

Patrick L. Adams of Ronan, 24, had sought a writ of habeas corpus alleging illegal detention under the Selective Service Act. Judge William D. Murray denied the petition after Adams had submitted to induction and taken an oath at the Navy Butte Main Recruiting Station. Adams will report to the Navy Recruiting Station in San Diego for basic training. The ruling marks the first such Montana federal case, with the petition directed at Navy officials.

Patrick L. Adams Ronan Adams Navy Butte Main Butte Adam Army Navy Roy Mur Ray Armed Forces John A. Hein Cmdr Hein San Diego Montana

Butte Stores Extend Hours for Shopping Opportunties

Butte merchants in most lines will open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today for extra shopping. The extended hours apply Saturday Dec 10 and 17 and Monday Dec 19, with Christmas Eve hours 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. for last-minute shoppers.

Butte

U N package deal on admissions termed blackmail

China denounced a proposal to admit 18 nations to the United Nations as a package deal calling it blackmail and a surrender to the Soviet Union. The plan, backed by Canada and 27 others, would include 13 Western nations and five Soviet satellites, with China threatening a veto over Outer Mongolia if necessary. Diplomatic observers note behind the scenes efforts to avert a Chinese veto and seek a compromise in the Security Council.

United Nations China U. N Soviet Union T. F. Tsiang Assembly Canada Paul Martin Tsiang Outer Mongolia Security Council Formosa Oriental Council

Economists See Improved Farm Picture in Montana and Plains

Federal Reserve Bank economists report a brighter farm outlook for Montana, the Dakotas and Minnesota with October sales rising more in smaller towns than cities. Wheat and most grains show gains over 1954, cattle and hog markets surge, though prices remain low. District income may exceed 1954 in three states, while dry areas feel the price squeeze. Nonfarm employment and weekly earnings also rise, with third quarter district earnings up 6.7 percent from a year earlier.

Helena Federal Reserve Bank Montana Dakotas Minnesota South St. Paul South Dakota

Snowfall Blankets Mining City Area

An almost steady snowfall on Friday covered Mining City in a fluffy white layer. The Christmas like scene was brightened by mild temperatures and illuminated street decorations with a Friday high of 23 and a low of 15. Precipitation totaled .07 inches. Saturday forecasts call for more snow and continued cool weather with a high of 25.

Butte

Repudiates Confession in Canton Child Murder Case

Lewiston Illinois report states Attorney Blaine Ramsey said Friday that taxicab driver Lloyd Miller aged 29 has repudiated a confession that he raped and killed eight year old Janice May of Canton.

Lewiston, Il U.P Blaine Ramsey Lloyd Miller Canton, Ill Janice May

Gift Spotter highlights Dick's Toy and Hobby Shop ads

The Gift Spotter in the Want Ad section features Dick's Toy and Hobby Shop among daily gift suggestions to ease Christmas shopping. The feature emphasizes ready holiday ideas and ongoing advertisements from gift stores.

Dick’s Toy and Hobby Shop

Bridge collapses injuring 32 near Eagle Pass Texas

A 400 foot span of a temporary bridge collapsed while workers dismantled it near the Rio Grande, throwing about 100 people into the creek bed. Thirty two were injured, two critically, as responders rushed doctors, plasma and supplies from San Antonio and Uvalde. Some victims were taken to Mexico.

Eagle Pass Tex Rio Grande San Antonio State Health Dept Mexico Border Patrol Alfred Gurke Gurke

Mayor elect Christopher Fulfills Drink Pledge at City Hall

San Francisco Mayor elect George Christopher kept his promise to reporters by filling the press room water cooler with bonded bourbon whiskey, fulfilling an election pledge made if he were elected. The act occurred Friday as reporters gathered at city hall to cover his victory and transition.

San Francisco U.P George Christopher

Train Wreck Kills 12 and Injures 50 in Barnes England

A speeding electric passenger train plowed into a standing freight train near Barnes station injuring around 50 people and killing 12. Fire illuminated the sky as rescue teams rushed to hospital patients while officers estimated the toll would rise.

Barnes England London

Glasgow Murder Suspect Charged

A 25 year old ex convict James W Black was charged with the mutilation murder of 75 year old August Hoffman in Glasgow. Hoffmans death came after beating and stabbing with scissors or a knife and authorities believe robbery was the motive. Black was arrested at his trailer home and held pending arraignment next week.

Glasgow U.P James W. Black August Hoffman Gordon White Justice of the Peace G. R. Austin Roy Hatton Glen Browning William Archambeault Black Hatton Hoffman White James T. Shea Minneapolis

U S Envoy Stresses Berlin Unity After Soviet Stand

BERLIN The Western powers warned the Soviet Union they will maintain their bridgehead in divided Berlin until Germany is unified. U S Ambassador James B Connat from Bonn reiterated the pledge at a crowded news conference alongside British and French representatives, outlining allied positions on Berlin's status.

Berlin Germany U. S James B. Conant Bonn

Berlin Crisis Deepens Over Detained U S Officials

U S ambassador Conant visited East Berlin to discuss the detention of two U S congressmen and two other Americans by Communist police and Russian guards. He criticized the Soviet stance on four power status and asserted Western refusals to recognize East Berlin rule. Conant rode through East Berlin with the American flag flying, signaling U S protest.

Berlin P. A. Dibrova Dibrova East Berlin East Germany Neues Deischland Conant East

Close Alliance With West Favored at Bonn

The West German Bundestag backed a policy of close alliance with the West as the path to German unity. It urged Russia to agree to reunification as a basis for lasting peace with the Soviet Union. The Socialists failed to push proposals for concrete unification steps and warned against military blocs.

Bonn Germany Bundestag Soviet Union Adenauer West Germany Moscow

Traffic Injuries Fatal to Rancher

Sidney Montana Charles Roller a 48 year old Poplar area rancher died from injuries sustained November 23 when struck while fixing a loose tailgate on his pickup about 12 miles south of Sidney on Highway 16. Gerald Dahl 46 and Thomas Gibbs 61 were minor injured. Roller had halted to load cattle for Glendive. Coroner said no inquest. Montana highway toll 1955 rises to 216 with this death.

Sidney U.P Charles Roller Poplar-area Here Highway Patrol Roller Gerald Dahl Thomas Gibbs Glendive Dahl Homer Gorder Montana

Montana Weather Summary for Friday to Sunday

Montana east region shows considerable cloudiness with scattered light snow in the west portion. Temperatures little changed with highs Saturday of 10-15 F in the east and north, 15-25 F in the southwest. Saturday night and Sunday partly cloudy with not quite as cold Sunday. Montana west mostly cloudy with a few snow flurries Saturday and Sunday and little temperature change. Saturday high about 20-30 F. The table notes maximums for 12 hours and minimums for 18 hours ending at 5:30 p.m. Friday.

Montana

Montana Governor lauds oil conservation gains

Santa Fe Montana Gov J Hugo Aronson told IOCC delegates that oil conservation increased reserve potential, extending life of Elk Basin Kevin Sunburst and Cut Bank fields while unlocking higher potential at Poplar Bowes Glen dive Sumatra and others The law, enacted in 1953, targets waste and differs from other states by not addressing market demand proration or correlative rights Kansas official Harry Snyder Jr predicted record drilling and production in Kansas with reserves high and many untested producing areas awaiting exploration

Santa FE N. M Montana J. Hugo Aronson Interstate Oil Compact Commission Elk Basin Kevin Sunburst Cut Bank Poplar Bowes Glendive Sumatra Aronson Montana Oil and Gas Conservation Commission Conservation Commission IOCC Kansas Corporation Commission Harry Snyder Jr Snyder Kansas Fred Hall

Hopes Shattered Classified Ad in Oregon Labor Press

A fragment from the Oregon Labor Press in Portland shows a Geiger counter offered for 200 dollars as trade for a new Davenport chair or sectional, valued at 250 dollars, reflecting a hoped trade.

Portland Ore Oregon Labor Press

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U.S E. W. Neuman Santa Adolf Heusinger Democratic “Streitkraefte NATO Alfred Gruenther Rocquencourt France Heusinger James Jackson Dangerous Red West Reds U.N Montana Weather Montana High Low Billings Belgrade Broadussettee
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