Violent Christmas Toll Tops Worst in History
Chicago dispatch reports 484 deaths during Christmas week with 2 traffic, 7 fire, 120 miscellaneous, and many drownings and fires from the cold wave. California led with 69 deaths, Texas 12, Ohio 34, New York and Indiana 27 each. official comparisons blurred by the long weekend.
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Chicago
United Press
Safety Council
California
Texas
Ohio
New York
Indiana
Government Ties Up Funds in Grain
The Agriculture Department reported that by November 40 the government had tied up over 60 million dollars in price support for 1948 grain crops. Most funds were loans to farmers, with the rest committed to buy grain later. Total under support reached 342,243,122 bushels, including 23,293,000 of wheat.
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Washington
Tete
Agriculture Départment
Tate Department
Fire Sweeps Garage Damage in Frank Duff Street Blaze
A fast moving fire before midnight Monday damaged a 1948 Plymouth and the garage behind Frank Duff’s home at 9324 Harrison. Fire Chief John O'Donnell reported the blaze started inside the car and spread to the roof, drawing onlookers as flames rose high. Units saved the firework of the building. the car and extra belongings suffered heavy damage.
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Frank Duff
Harrison
John O'Donnell
Bus Driver Faces Manslaughter Charge in Utah Crash
Tooele Utah December 27 1-. An involuntary manslaughter complaint was signed Monday against bus driver Lioya D Harris of Salt Lake City who survived a fatal two bus crash 63 miles west of Salt Lake City on December 18. The complaint concentrates on one victim Mrs Inez Magionos of Elko Nevada. A warrant was issued for Harris arrest.
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Tooele
Utah
Tooele County
Fay Gillette
Frank W. Fraitey
Lioya D. Harris
Salt Lake City
Harris
Burlington Trailways
Inaugural Dinner Invitation From Helena Democrats
Anacocnda and Lewis and Clarke counties invite state officers to an inaugural dinner in Helena with a reception at the capitol and an inaugural ball at the civic center starting at 9:30. Tickets may be obtained from Robert Glynn, Democratic central committee chair, with details from Wesley Wertz. CALIFORNIA STORM SUBSIDES. Rampaging storm ends with heavy rain and deep mountain snow, utilities repair power lines. several 60,000 volt lines down. Seats for 1949 inaugural parade still available at $2.60, $3, and $4. over 20,000 sold, about 44,000 more to be erected.
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Helena Anaconda
Deer Lodge County
Capitol
Helena
Civic Center
Robert* Glyan
Democratic Central Committee
Wesley W. Wertz
Lewis and Clare E County
Glynn
California
San Francisco
Washington
Den
Bonner appoints Blanchette as Montana secretary of state
Helena Dec 34 47 Governor elect Bonner announces W C Blanchette of Missoula as his secretary designate for Montana. Blanchette is a 24 year old native Montanan and World War II veteran who has worked as a radio program director and station chief. He arrived in Helena to seek housing for his family and has deep ties to Missoula and state institutions.
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Helena
John W. Bonner
W. C. Blanchette
Missouln
Montana
Blanchette
Fairview
St. Regis
Missoula Fo
Whlird
Missowa County
State University
Camp Roberts
Sith
Ytaly
Salt Lake City
Missoula
Louise Wineheell
Firth
Idaho
Michele Marte
Western Montiana Press-Radio Club
Hfis
Jsoula Lions Club
Oil Refinery Report Issued
A report shows that in 1948 the Barr iers Unto Oil company refinery at Laurel and the Carter Oil company refinery at Billings processed crude oil. Retail sales value of refined products exceeded 25 million dollars, announced Monday.
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Billings
Oi] Company
Laurel
Carter Oil Company
Employment Balls Expected to Grow
Columbia Falls reports employment on Hungry Horse dam projects rising from 800 this winter to 4,000 next summer. Winter delays slowed work along the Flathead River south fork. About 24 carloads of shovel parts arrived at Coram. The 3.5 million cubic yards of sand and gravel feed the cement plant and dam construction. First-half 1949 tasks include timber clearing road relocation cableways and pit gravel processing.
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Columbia Falls
Flathead Ryer
Coram
Cuba
Jury to Hear $28,000 Damage Suit Against Sheriff
A district court jury was selected Monday to hear a $28,000 damage suit against Sheriff E R Munger. The complaint from the boy's father alleges unlawful detention for four hours last April 30 after deputies questioned the youth about a cabin break in near Helena. The sheriff's office says the boy was questioned about a break-in and property destruction and that an arrest warrant was not issued.
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Famlenes
Arcu
Ont
E.R. Munger
Oither I
Ilegally
Jar
Helena
Indian Is Fined in Traffic Case
Hardin December 27. An Indian man was fined 100 in a drunken driving case arising from an accident where Philip E Rides Pretty died in a burned pickup truck. Robin Tron of St Xavier was jailed briefly after the justice court release. Deputies reported the truck caught fire and the occupants could not escape.
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Hardin
Robin Tron
St. Xavier
Justice Court
Neputies
Philip|e Rides Pretty
Iron and Mrs. Rides Pretty
Yerman Wins Zane Grey Award for Western Story
Great Falls writer Yerman received the Zane Grey Award with a $250 prize for Foxs story The Man Who Rode Back. The honor was announced Monday by the Zane Grey Western magazine and recognizes outstanding Western storytelling.
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Great Falls
Yerman Ox
Zane Grey Western Magazine
Fox
Thieves Steal Safe and Cash in Malta
MALTA December 27 Sheriff Frank Partridge pursued suspects after a 20 pound safe and about 500 dollars in money and merchandise were stolen from the veterans club at Saca last week. The safe was valued at 2000 dollars and the money came from slot machines and merchandise.
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Malta
Phillips County
Frank Partridge
Saca
Partridge
Veterans Club
Libby Man Sentenced on Grand Larceny and Auto Collision Shares
Dez 27 Libby District Judge Deas King sentenced Gassius Tom Duncan 23 Libby to 2B years at hard labor in Montana prison for grand larceny after confessing auto theft. He received a suspended two year term on two manslaughter charges from a 1946 collision. Earlier a 1947 sentence for larceny and an arrest in Idaho last month.
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Libby
Dez
Deas
King
Gassius
Tom Duncan
Montana
Duncan
Tdaho
Religious education director to become Montana conference superintendent
Billings announces Monday that George F. Auckney, who has directed religious education for Minnesota Congregational churches for ten years, will resume duties as Montana conference superintendent starting January 1, with Rev. T. Rutledge Beale, pastor at Billings, confirming the transition.
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Billings
George F. Auckney
Minnesota Conference of Congregational Churches
Montans Conference
T. Rutledge Beale
Mystery Death Probed in Great Falls
Great Falls December 27 A doctor says detective Dr L R MacBurney is probing the death of 39 year old Daddy Evans found by his brother at his home. Evans a truck driver born in Great Falls had bruises but no weapon was found. Coroner cited death between midnight and 6 am. Survivors include a brother William a sister Mrs Charles Templeton of San Francisco and an uncle Constable Joe MacPherson of Great Falls.
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Great Falls
Wiliam
Charles Templeton
San Francisco
Joe MacPherson
Great Fails
Montanans urged to wage battle against subversive forces
James J. Fisherly of Great Falls, president of the Montana Chamber of Commerce, called on Montanans to rededicate themselves to opposing subversive forces and warned that communism threatens liberty and the nation’s progress. He urged serious consideration of the international situation and cautioned against alien ideologies undermining American life.
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Hyaisna
James J. Fivherly
Great Falls
Montana
Gom- Merce
Legislature Halls Ready in Helena Ahead of Assembly
Helena December 27 The state Senate and House chambers will be ready for use when lawmakers arrive before January 31. Custodian Tom Brownlow reports the Capitol has been cleaned lights and conditioning systems checked and renovations completed for the January 4 opening. Regulators expected to arrive soon.
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Senate
House
Helena
Lawemakers
Capitol
Tom Brownlow
BALION Census Report Reveals Trail Use and Park Trails
Dec 2 report notes 41 599 hikers and 4 780 horsemen using Glacier Bark trails with 1 400 miles of maintained paths. Green Falls Trail listed as most popular amid Montana observations.
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Balion
Gree Falls
Non-Combatants Ordered Out in Tangku Amid Turmoil
Reports from Nanking and Shanghai detail General Fu Tso-yi ordering all non-combatants to evacuate Tangku as clashes flare near Tientsin. Chinese naval units shell Communist probing forces while Nationalist defenses tighten. government seeks mobilization, seeks unity, and weighs peace terms.
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Tangku
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Taku Neishdors
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Tientsin
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Far East
Eveashorn
Teliady
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GeneralissimeiGhieng Kai
Central Daily News
Death recalls William MacAdams long civic career
NEAV Westminster reports the death of B G William MacAdams a former student and publisher who served as president of British Columbia since 1894 and helped form Home Oil. The notice notes his Edmonton ties and early involvement in local media ventures. Also mentioned is a separate prize event awarding 825000 to Mrs R J James of St Ignatius for a radio jingle contest with a ceremony planned Thursday night.
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B. G
William
Piotier
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Britis Columbia
Home Oil Company
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Capitol
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R. J. James
St. Ignatius
Dog kills baby in France incident at Vanne
A family dog climbed into a statue area and slept on the 1 month old Mateel Raoul, causing suffocation. The infant died Monday in Dre. 27, France.
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Baby Vanne
France
Mateel Raoul Yere
Detained on Coast as GI Bride Law Expiring
Sixty one Chinese and Filipina brides and fiancées were detained at immigration headquarters in San Francisco Monday night. They had arrived to beat the expiration of the GI bride and fiancée laws which allow foreign born spouses of American veterans to enter without visas. The law expires at midnight Tuesday.
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Francisco
One Man Dies in New York Fire
New York on December 27, a blaze swept a four story rooming house on the Lower East Side. Firefighters used 15 foot ladders as elderly residents were carried to safety from the top floors. One man aged about 88 to 72 died in the flames, others were rescued or believed saved. Fire damage was extensive and the cause remained undetermined early investigations suggested possible cigarette fire.
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New York
Lower East Side
AMI
Reno Shaken by Two Quakes Hits Reno and Vicinity
Two sharp tremors rattled Reno Nevada and nearby areas on Monday night causing rocking houses and frightened residents. Residents described vibrations and creaking homes, while others noted Christmas light displays and yard decorations remained largely intact after the quakes.
Deer Lodge News Fyssees Nee Curtecponden TM Siecutation
Deer Lodge report notes a local event involving community figures with unclear details. The item references a group of residents and a project described with unconventional spellings, suggesting a localized update or naming confusion within the town’s notices.
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Deer Lodge News
Masonic Party Planned in Deer Lodge
Prepartions are under way for a Masonic holiday party at the Masonic temple Wednesday night at 7 30 with members of all Masonic bodies and their families invited. A program includes entertainment for children and adults and refreshments to close the evening.
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Deer Lodge
Masonic Temple
Winifred
Lapp
Arthur ‘Murphy
Merjorie: Beck
Lillian Breeding
Mariin Harris
V. J. Rabearte
Ada Holt
Kyle ‘Shrang
License Plates and Driver Permits for 1949 On Sale Jan 3
In Montana all county treasurers offices will sell 1949 license plates and drivers licenses starting January 3. Drivers must display plates by February 1 and licenses must be obtained after January 1. Sheridan notes a $150 fee for holders of valid 1948 licenses and details a temporary receipt and envelope with blank forms. Applicants not licensed in Montana pay $1.50 and receive stamped receipts noting non-issuance until exams.
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Helena
Monttana
State Highwey Patrol
Charles L. Sheridan
Sheridan
Io County
Montana
GOP Insurgents Demand Greater Voice in Senate
GOP insurgents pressed for stronger control over party policy as they push to widen representation within the Republican conference. Senator Morse of Oregon, identifying with the liberal wing, urged broader distribution of conference offices to balance conservative and liberal members.
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Washington
Benate Republican
Lhepper
GOP
Voup
Senator Morse
Oregon
Republican Party
Morse
Senate
Republican Conference
Millkin
Tremor Felt Near McCulloch City Limits Residents Report No Damage
The tremor struck around 6 20 p m MST and a second jolt at 8 p m MST shook Jim city limits of Reng. McCulloch described candles swaying on the dinner table and chandeliers rattling as doors and windows rattled. No damage reports followed.
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McCulloch
Esst- Jim
Reng
Holy Land War Nearing an End
New York report quotes Dr. Ralph Bunche, United Nations acting mediator for Palestine, saying despite fighting in the Negev the end of the holy land war is in sight. He notes the Negev clash is localized and urges against a general wider resumption of fighting.
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New York
Ralph J. Bunche
Unitied Nations
Palestine
Negev
Holy Land
Bunche
United Nations of Council
Sesse
Bumche
United Nations Truce
Hula
Wegey
Gega
Fire devastates Diehl Motor building in Bellingham
Damage estimated near 160000 dollars swept through the three story Diehl Motor company building in downtown Bellingham Washington last Monday afternoon. No deaths or injuries were reported as a result of the blaze.
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Bellingham
Wash
UEK
Diehl Motor Company
Confesor Charged in Slayings Amid Persecution Claims
Manila reports senator Thomas Confesor charged with the killings of two Pilipino officials in 042. Supporters cry political persecution as Confesor, reported to be in Gaklind, Galil, suffers from exhaustion per his physician. Details withheld per condition.
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Manila
Thomas Confesor
Confesor
Gaklind
Galil
Confesar
Tan
Coast Guard Rescues 18 From Argentine Tanker
NORFOLK VA Dec 27 Two Coast Guard cutters rescued all 18 crewmen of the Capitra, an Argentine merchant tanker that broke up off the North Carolina coast. Agassiz saved the last two survivors from the stern at 6 56 a m MST Monday, while Chergee had taken 16 from the bow on Sunday.
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Norfolk, Va
Coast Guard
Hag
Capitra
Atlantic
North Carolina
Coast Guard Cuter Tee Agassiz
Chergee
Woman Found Dead In Pa Apartment Identified
A 27 year old woman identified as Mrs. Michael Begani was found dead in her Pa apartment late Monday. Authorities say stockings were tied around her neck. Deputy Coroner Sherman E. Herrold announced the finding.
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Dee
Sherman E. Herrold
Vieting
Michael Begani
Accident Victim to Leave Hospital in Santa Monica
Deer Lodge December 27 Word reaches Tom Coughlin that his sister Miss Kathleen Coughlin will be able to leave the hospital in Santa Monica shortly Miss Evelynt Coughlin of Lis Lis went to California to visit her sister and accidentally fell downstairs into a basement She suffered a broken arm and fractured four ribs The accident occurred around Thanksgiving and she has been hospitalized
Evans Family Holiday Visit in Deer Lodge Montana
Mr and Mrs Orren Evans and daughter Karen of Seattle toured Deer Lodge to spend Christmas with Evans family. It is their first Christmas together in years. In Montana they will also visit James Skakles of Opportunity with Mr and Mrs Webster Evans and relatives.
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Bey Lodge
Der
Orren Evans
Karen
Seattle
Deer Lodge
Soldier Eugene Wares to enter air corps training
In Deer Lodge on December 27 Mrs. Marinus Jensen reports her son Eugene Wares is joining the Army Air Corps for specialized mechanical training. He will return to the United States in a year to continue training toward a crew chief role after completing basic training at a Texas air field.
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Deer Lodge
Marinus Jensen
Eugene Wares
Granie’ United
Guam
I Sa
Deer Lodge Hosts Independent Teams In Evening Basketball
Deer Lodge will host an independent basketball doubleheader with Dillon’s independents Thursday at 7 o clock in the high school gym. The prelim pits Deer Lodge De Molays against the Butte De Molay team.
Ashley Funeral Details Set for Deerlodge Community Church
Funeral services for Jobo Ashley will be held at the Community Church 14 Elliston at 2:20 Tuesday afternoon. The Rev. Albert Munkett of the Mechallist church will officiate. Burial will be in the Elliston cemetery.
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Deer Lodge
Jobo Ashley
Elliston
Priest dies on altar as fire sweeps church
In Buffalo New York on December 27 a priest identified as Rev. John W Peel died on the high altar of St Stephen Remen Catholic church when a fire swept the rectory nearby A second priest Rev Martin B Fell his assistant was badly burned and rushed to Emergency hospital Also an unrelated line lists day and night school courses in accounting and secretarial training
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Buffalo
N. Y
John W. Peel
St. Stepheny Remen Catholic Church
Martin B. Fell
Peel
Executiva
High @choat
Tito Will Seek Western Aid
Belgrade December 27 Tito said Yugoslavia would seek western aid while denying submission to capitalist powers. He outlined new trade plans to parliament and submitted a 161,006,005,005 dollar budget, criticizing satellite states for using capitalist trade to resist modernization.
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Belgrade
Yugoslavis
Marshal Tito
Tito
F Origin
Sayiar
Yuposlavia
Ford Family Welcomes First Son At Henry Ford Hospital
In Detroit on December 27 a son was born to Mr and Mrs Henry Ford at Henry Ford Hospital weighing seven pounds three ounces. The child is the Lords first son. The mother and baby are reported fine. The couple already has two daughters Charlotte age seven and Ann age five.
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Henry Ford
Henry Ford Hospital
Charlotte
Ann
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