California Brush Fire Ravages Santa Monica Mountains
Wind driven blaze believed arson started in Woodland Hills raced through the Santa Monica Mountains destroying about 50 homes and cabins and blackening 3000 acres. Fire crews and planes fought the flames as thousands fled and 1000 firefighters worked to save structures including near Glenwood and Topanga Canyon.
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Joyful New Year Celebrations Across World and Butte
The year 1959 opened amid widespread cheer as nations from the Kremlin to Kalamazoo celebrated. In Butte, Montana, citywide festivities included carnivals, late-night horn blasts, and parties at clubs and lodges, with watch night services and prayers for peace and loved ones in service as mild weather favored outdoor gatherings.
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Mining City
State Looks for Economic Gains in 1959
Montanans expect economic growth with possible records in some sectors as 1958 outcomes mix prosperity and recession. Experts cite five drivers: agriculture remains strong with livestock prices up about 15 percent in 1958 and grain outlook favorable.
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Aronson predicts banner 1959 for Montana
Gov J Hugo Aronson in a New Year greeting for Montanans foresees a big year for the Treasure State with continued growth across most fields. He cited healthy operation of free enterprise amid a strong political and economic climate and urged optimism and unity to fulfill Montana’s promise as the true Treasure State.
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Helena
J. Hugo Aronson
Montana
Northwest
Oregon
City Driving Permits For New Year Go On Sale Friday
Butte and Walkerville drivers must buy 1959 city driving permits starting Friday morning. In 1958 13 848 permits were sold in Butte, down from 14 881 the year before. Permits cost 50 cents and fund traffic control. a state license is required to obtain a city permit. Police warn of arrest for delay.
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Butte
Walkerville
Bernard Holland
Mansfield Man of Year Named in Montana Spotlight
Montana voters named Senator Mike Mansfield man of the year for 1958 citing his international role as a UN delegate and space law thinker, his strategic planning work for the Senate, and a strong 76.2 percent re-election showing. The AP report notes his soft-spoken manner and wide recognition beyond Democratic strongholds.
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South
Associated Press News Report
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Montana Motorists Post Best Traffic Record Since 1951
Montana's 1958 highway fatalities totaled 191, down from 210 in 1957 and marking the best toll since 1951. Highway Patrol credits radar and strict speed enforcement, warns of 1959 roadblocks for intoxicated drivers, and pledges New Year patrols and increased enforcement with 15 radar units. Governor Aronson calls for safe New Year driving.
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Alex B. Stephenson
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Sidney
Drummond
Road Conditions Are Hazardous and Emergency Crews Respond
Road conditions deteriorate into hazardous levels prompting reports of traffic incidents and fire department response. Widespread slick surfaces and limited visibility increase crash risk while authorities urge caution and slower speeds.
Hazardous New Year Weather Closes Roads Across Nation
Party-goers faced dangerous driving conditions as snow sleet and freezing rain slicked highways from the Midwest to Ohio and into the Southwest. An ice and snow belt stretched from southern Idaho to western Wyoming while motorists confronted reduced visibility. The Weather Bureau forecast continues to warn of developing winter conditions.
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Man Named Sam Mce Dowrey Stumps Butte Police New Year's Eve
A transient calling himself Sam Mce Dowrey confounded Butte police on New Year's Eve claiming his fingerprints were stolen in Peoria Illinois in June 1948 and insisting the faults lied with others. The story notes officials did not involve J Edgar Hoover.
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J. Edgar Hoover
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Comeback Year Ahead for Butte Coach Rae After Injury
Bob Rae, longtime coach of the Butte High School Bulldogs, battles back from a ladder fall that left him partially paralyzed and hospitalized from June to October. A former state champion coach in 1956 57 and 1957 58, Rae remains determined to return to the sidelines as 1959 begins.
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Moon Rocket in 1959 Promised by Soviet Union
London dispatch reports Moscow says Soviet scientists will position to send a rocket around the moon in 1959 and begin trials of nuclear powered civil aircraft. The 1959 forecast highlights interplanetary rockets, Sputnik progress, and atomic engine use for civil aviation.
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Loyalist Cuban Forces Crush Rebel Bid at Santa Clara
Government troops aided by armor and air power forced Fidel Castro's rebels back from Santa Clara and drove them eastward toward Camaguey. Officials say the attack aimed to split Cuba and threaten Havana, with casualties running high on both sides and a vow to continue until the revolt is crushed.
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Angry rail rider ad sparks protest group in London
An anxious commuter’s want ad to contact him for grievances against British Railways led to contact with other dissatisfied riders and the formation of a protest group in London. The piece notes ads for renting rooms or apartments using the number 5451 to quickly find tenants.
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British Railways
Western Powers Warn Khrushchev Over Berlin Move
The United States Britain and France delivered coordinated notes to the Soviet Union rejecting Khrushchev's threat to cede East Berlin by end May. They warned Moscow could face demands for a return of territory seized in World War II and recalled Allied positions in postwar Berlin.
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Montana Citizen To Be 101 Today
Phillips County oldest resident William A Dorn reaches 101 on New Year's Day entering his 102nd year in good health and spirits. Dorn’s 100th birthday featured a dinner last year and he attended State Sen. Robinson’s Christmas dinner for bachelors and widowers over 65. Messages of congratulations came from President Eisenhower Gov Aronson and several senators. He plans to spend Thursday with son William and daughter-in-law Dora at home in Kelso Washington with daughter Elise Wilma Kelson. son Charles in Michigan will miss the gathering. Dorn has four grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
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Dorn
Fred L. Robinson
Eisenhower
Montana Weather Cold Wave Threat With Blizzard-Grade Winds
Montana forecasts warn of a cold wave advancing from the north into northern Montana by late Wednesday night, with strong 30 to 45 mph northerly winds, blowing snow, and possible near blizzard conditions. Temperatures fall below freezing north of the front, then drop sharply into single digits and below zero, while the south stays milder but windy. West Montana sees scattered snow and much colder air, with highs 25 to 35 and frigid lows, as the system moves across the state.
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Helena
Weather Bureau
Alberta
Divide
New Storm Set To Hit Montana Late This Week
The Weather Bureau warned of a severe storm moving from Alberta into northern Montana by midnight and spreading across the state Thursday. Strong winds, dropping temperatures, and reduced visibility were forecast with highs falling from the 40s to below freezing and lows near 5 below to 5 above in the north.
Eastern Airline Strike Ends After 38 Day Shutdown
Eastern Air Lines said flight engineers signed an agreement bringing to a close the 38 day strike that halted flights at the Miami based carrier.
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Fla
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