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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1955

Page

1

Soviets Back Lottery Plan in U.N.

The Soviet Union joined the United States Britain and France in backing a lottery deal to end the Security Council stalemate by electing Yugoslavia. The plan would have Yugoslavia resign late in 1956 after one year and the Philippines elected next fall to complete the two year term.

United Nations Russia U. S Britain France Security Council Yugoslavia Phillipines 11Th Assembly Philippines Turkey Poland Cuba Australia V. V. Kuznetsov Carlos P. Romulo Selim Sarper Romulo Sarper Kuznetsov

Optimistic NATO position reported to President Eisenhower

President Eisenhower received an optimistic briefing from Secretary of State Dulles on NATO strength after the Paris meeting. Dulles described European non-Communist nations as more secure and freer. The call came from Washington as Eisenhower prepared for Christmas at the White House.

Gettysburg Eisenhower Dulles North Atlantic Treaty Organization NATO Paris Washington White House Lewis Strauss Atomic Energy Commission Strauss Murray Snyder Atomic Commission Snyder

Bids Opened for Malmstrom and Glasgow AFB Projects

Army engineers examined Monday bids for apron paving and utilities at Malmstrom Air Force Base Great Falls Mont. Northwestern Engineering Co. and Nilson Smith Construction Co. of Great Falls were apparent low bidders at 2 296 311 02 with government estimate 1 749 729 Two road curb and utility schedules at Glasgow Base drew Northwestern Engineering Co Rapid City S D bids 769 539 and 815 050 against estimates 705 277 75 and 763 372.

Walla Walla Wash Army Montana Air Force Myron Page Malmstrom Air Force Base Great Falls Mont Nilson Smith Construction Co Northwestern Engineering Co Peter Kiewit Sons Co Billings Morrison - Knudsen Co S. Birch and Sons Construction Co L. McLaughlin Inc Glasgow Air Force Base Northwestern Engineering

Sleigh stolen in Dishman snow theft reported

Spokane county sheriff's officers searched Monday for a thief who took George Locher of Dishman s one horse open sleigh after a snow covered incident reported in Spokane County.

Spokane U.P Spokane County George Locher Dishman

Jordan King Dissolves Parliament Amid Riots Over Pact

The Ramallah Radio says King Hussein dissolved Jordan's parliament and called for new elections after riots protested reports Jordan may join the Baghdad Pact. In Jerusalem 200 to 300 rioters stormed the Turkish consulate, injuring the consul general, with four Arabs killed and 27 wounded in clashes. Bethlehem imposed a curfew as protests spread from Amman to the Holy Land.

Jerusalem Israel Ramallah Hussein Jordan Hakki Kentli Turkey Bethlehem Christ Radio Amman

Two B47 Bombers Collide Killing Eight Near Florida Bases

Eight airmen died when two B47 Stratojet bombers collided in flight over Florida. One plane from MacDill AFB and the other from Pinecastle AFB plummeted, with witnesses describing fire and wreckage across a trailer court. Names of the dead from Pinecastle include Maj Samuel L Castleberry and Capt Robert Chamberlain. from MacDill, Capt Robert B Harris, Capt Samuel Brier III, and Maj Frederick A Clark. a fourth crew member remained unnamed pending notification. The incident followed a downdraft and gear trouble in the MacDill aircraft.

Tampa Fla MacDill Air Force Base Pinecastle Air Force Base Orlando MacDill Pinecastle Pinecastle Afb Samuel L Castleberry Adel Robert Chamberlain Spruce Mich Arthur H. Miller Lakeland Lynn E. Hunter Berkeley Calif MacDill Afb Robert B

Six Feared Dead as Planes Crash Over Florida Route

An F86D sabre jet collided with a four engine B29 during a simulated bombing run Monday night. Three airmen were killed and three others missing. Both aircraft were from Tyndall Force Base in Panama City. A bomber fragment fell on U S 98 near Port St Joe narrowly missing beach houses.

Port ST. Joe Fla Tyndall Force Base Panama City U. S. 98

Manslaughter Charged Over Butte Crash Deaths

John F. Rolcke, 38, faces a manslaughter complaint filed by J. Frank Sullivan in Justice Ko pach's court. Alma Marie Smith, 49, and Lloyd G. Clark, 57, died when the automobile Rolcke drove crashed into a 15 foot embankment on U S Highway 91 south of Butte. Rolcke was seriously hurt and hospitalized. authorities seek notice when he can plead.

John F. Rolcke J. Frank Sullivan Justice of the Peace William Kopach Alma Marie Smith Rolcke Butte Lloyd G. Clark

Gift Spotter ad promotes easy Christmas shopping

A Want Ad Gift Spotter feature highlights the Treasure Chest gift store and other Gift Spotter Stores. The copy touts simple, quick shopping with gift items arranged for easy selection to aid Christmas purchases.

Treasure Chest

Dahlberg Era Ends At Butte High School Football

Butte trustees accept the resignation of veteran head football coach Harry Dahlberg after 34 years. Four assistants resign. Rae remains head basketball coach. Hawke stays as intramural athletic director. Applications for head coach close Feb 1 1956. principals posts open at Butte Junior High. Dahlberg to remain athletic director and head track coach.

Butte Harry Dahlberg Sam Leeper Frank Semansky William Hawke Robert Rae Rae Hawke John Kingston George Haney Dahlberg Department of Physical Education Mining City Robert Petersen

Farmers Produce Record Volume Despite Acreage Cuts

The government final crop report shows record total production from farmers this year with livestock products meats poultry and milk making the totals the largest ever. Wheat cotton rice and tobacco were large enough to add to government price support surpluses despite acreage restrictions.

Washington Agriculture Department

Liquor Store Fire Destroys Stock Worth 10000

A one hour blaze in Augusta gutted the state liquor store late Monday. Fire Chief H J Cottle said the interior was completely wrecked and about 10 thousand dollars of liquor was destroyed. Calming reports said some liquor salvaged while Helena administrator J E Manning noted insured stock and similar value.

Augusta H. J. Cottle Helena J. E. Manning Manning

Real Estate Gift Certificates Offer Far-Flung Options

New York shoppers can buy real estate gift certificates valid for diverse properties from a $6,900 New Hampshire summer cottage to a Riviera villa or a castle in Ireland. The national clearing house markets these certificates as last minute Christmas gifts.

New York National Realty New Hampshire Riviera Ireand

Jury Is Chosen for Trial of Robert Maguire

A jury of four men and eight women plus an alternate were selected in District Court for the trial of Robert D. Maguire former Silver Bow County treasurer charged with embezzling over $32 000 from September 1951 to September 1954. Presentation of the state's case begins Tuesday in Department 1.

Robert D. Maguire Silver Bow John Lukanich E. Park Anna M. Bradley W. Platinum Mary M Spruce Rose Henline W. Silver Emil L. Castiglioni Hannibal Peter Kennedy W. Pacific Department No. 1 District Court John B. McClernan Montana

Bandits rob Post Office Cash In Belflower Parking Lot

Three bandits robbed a postmaster and an assistant in Belflower California in the parking lot of the Western Bank and Trust Co. They stole 19321 dollars in cash plus checks and money orders. Police were alerted and investigating the heist.

Belflower Calif U.P Ree Western Bank and Trust Co

Westinghouse rejects governors arbitration on strike

Westinghouse Electric Corp refused proposals from Pennsylvania New York and Maryland governors to submit the walkout and disputed issues to arbitration. The firm cited stockholder ties and potential five year competitive impact. The IUE supported arbitration while workers line up for 100 Christmas loans aiding idled staff.

Pittsburgh Westinghouse Electric Corp George M. Leader Pennsylvania Averell Harriman New York Theodore McKeldin Maryland McKeldin Leader Big Electric Afl-Cio International Union of Electrical Workers United Electrical Workers (Independent Westinghouse IUE Columbus, Ohio Sharon

Administrations Seeks Five Billion Foreign Aid Request

Washington reports the administration plans to request about five billion dollars in new foreign aid authority for the 1957 fiscal year while keeping spending near four billion this year. Officials cite backlog buildup, waning Cold War pressure, and Soviet moves in Asia as reasons for the shift.

Washington Congress Molotov Geneva Iron Curtain Communist Party Khrushchev India Burma Afghanistan Mansfield United States

Ex Governor Bonner Seeks Montana Governor Post

Former Montana governor John W. Bonner entered the 1956 Democratic gubernatorial race with a "Let's Build Montana" platform. He filed his nominating petition and joined Havre’s Danny O'Neill as declared candidates, with a June 5 primary looming and a April 25 filing deadline. Bonner, 53, opposes tax increases and remains a Helena attorney who lost to J Hugo Aronson in 1952.

Devan L. Shumway Helena U.P John W. Bonner Montana Bonner S. C. Arnold Danny O'Neill Havre Arnold H. Olson J. Hugo Aronson

Natural Gas Strike on Mackay Ranch Near Roscoe

Gulf Oil reports first day production of 1842 million cubic feet from its initial well on William R. Mackay’s Carbon county ranch near Roscoe Montana. The well reached 5355 feet on Sept 2 with delayed filing. no further wells yet to gauge field extent.

Helena Montana Gulf Oil Co Montana Oil and Gas Conservation Commission First Gulf Carbon County William R. Mackay Montana Republican Central Committee Roscoe Commission Gulf

Montana Weather Outlook From East And West

The Montana forecast shows considerable cloudiness in the east with scattered showers in the southwest and light snows or freezing rain in the east and north. A slow warming trend covers most of the state, while the extreme southwest remains warm. Highs reach 5 to 20 degrees above normal in the east and north, with 45 degrees in the southwest. In the west expect mostly cloudy skies, light snow or rain at times, with rising temperatures and highs around 25 to 40 degrees.

Montana

Mansfield Says Faith Broken If Report True

Senator Mansfield says if the Eisenhower administration seeks five billion dollars for new foreign aid it breaks faith with Congress. He calls for an official statement and warns the move may reflect panic over Soviet actions in the Middle East and Asia.

Washington Sen Mansfield D-Mont Eisenhower Congress Senate Foreign Relations Committee Democratic National Committee Gramt Dulles Treasury Humphrey Paris White House Russia Middle East Asia

Rockefeller Resigns as Eisenhower aide in psychology unit

Nelson A. Rockefeller submitted his resignation as President Eisenhower's special assistant on psychological strategy. The President accepted with thanks and noted Rockefeller's compelling personal responsibilities. The resignation takes effect December 31.

Washington Nelson A. Rockefeller Eisenhower Rockefeller

Freed by Reds Free Bradshaws After China Release

Two American missionaries Dr. and Mrs. Homer Bradshaw of New York City crossed the border from Red China Tuesday. They were very weak but walking. Their release leaves 13 American civilians still imprisoned in China.

Hong Kong U.P Homer Bradshaw New York City Red China Bradshaws

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