Panama Seeks Remon's Assassins In Martial Law
Panama tightens security under a state of siege as secret police hunt Remon assassins. The 46 year old president was killed at a race track and a large funeral cortege followed. Former president Arias among those detained for questioning.
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Rayburn backs extending high tax rates on liquor and fuel
House leader designate Sam Rayburn endorsed President Eisenhower’s request to renew the current high tax rates on liquor cigarettes and gasoline for another year. He said the extension will likely win Congress approval and avoid a revenue shortfall of over two billion dollars next fiscal year. The 52 percent corporation tax would drop to 47 percent April 1 if not renewed.
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Five Year Term Given For Knifing Case
George William Lewandoski 47 pled guilty in District Court to first degree assault and received a five year state prison sentence from Judge T E Downey. Lewandoski admitted the attack on Elaine A Pollack 36 sending her to Community Memorial Hospital in serious but improving condition after being stabbed thrice with a 10 inch butcher knife.
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Suspect in Slaying En Route to Butte
William C. Knofel 23, a suspect in the May slaying of Quong On, a Butte Chinese resident, is to be brought from Los Angeles Wednesday morning. He was arrested December 23 and is a former Butte resident. He left LA with lawmen about 6 p.m. and is due around 7:10 a.m.
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Pope Urges World to Transform Cold Peace into True Peace
Pope Pius XII calls for turning the current cold peace into a genuine peace and asks Christians to build a bridge between East and West. He warns against Communist propaganda in his 16th annual Christmas message dated December 24, released by the Vatican. At 78, he says the era shows some progress but remains a provisional calm driven by fear and power calculations rather than shared purpose.
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US Restricts Travel by Soviet Citizens
The United States barred Soviet citizens from travel over 27 percent of the nation, including 1,000 counties in 39 states and a border band around the Great Lakes. The measure exempts about 50 UN staff, with 400 Russians and families affected. A 1952 rule still limits most Russians to within 25 miles of Washington or New York centers, with 48 hours notice required for outside travel.
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Sheppard Denied a New Trial in Murder Case
Judge Edward Blyth denied Dr. Samuel Sheppard a new trial based on 41 alleged trial errors after a 10 week proceedings concluding with a life sentence. A separate motion for newly discovered evidence is set for hearing on January 8. Marilyn Sheppard, 31, was found slain July 4 at the lakefront home.
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Montana Brothers Named Stockmen of the Year
Mark and Tom Clemon two Montana brothers from Jackson Wisdom Big Hole Basin win 1955 Livestock Men of the Year award. They are the first joint recipients in 12 years of the Record Stockman honor praised as a near unbeatable matched team. They will receive the Oscar of the livestock industry at a forthcoming presentation.
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Russia Signals Readiness for Calculated Risks in Wartime Press Drive
Moscow appears poised to avoid major war moves while taking calculated risks to deter Western action. Soviet media inflates security fears, portraying citizens ready to bolster defense, defend peace, and back state strategy as Paris arms debates grip the nation. The Kremlin orchestrates messaging to shape public perception ahead of international developments.
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Julia Ellidge Pioneer Leader Dies in Ennis
Virginia City native Julia Ellidge former Montana Society of Pioneers president dies at Madison Valley Hospital Ennis after a month of illness Born December 17 1867 she was last surviving Romey child and widow of a Madison Valley rancher Survived by three children Mabel Manning Perry Ellidge and Francis Ellidge Funeral arrangements pending at Raper Funeral Home Virginia City membership in Order of the Eastern Star noted
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Treasure hunt targets mud wreckage diamonds in Scotland
Insurance officials say mud around the wreckage of a crashed airliner will be dug up and shipped to London to search for diamonds valued at about 2.8 million dollars.
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361 Lost Lives Over Weekend 255 in Traffic
The New Year weekend killed at least 361 in accident fatalities, with 255 from traffic. Christmas weekend set records with 392 traffic deaths and 515 total. Ned H. Dearborn urged laws and enforcement to curb reckless driving.
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Governor congratulates Joliet couple on 60th anniversary
Helena Governor J Hugo Aronson telegraphed Joliet residents Mr and Mrs James H Bradley to mark their Diamond Jubilee on January 2. He sent belated congratulations noting the couple’s 60 years together.
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Ike's Program Expected to Win Approval
Washington Republicans from the White House preview hailed President Eisenhower's State of the Union as constructive and likely to win broad support. Ike will deliver the about 6400 word address to a joint session Thursday, with Knowland and Bridges predicting bipartisan backing despite no Democrats present at the briefing.
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Junior League Follies Set for Bow Theater
The Junior League Follies of 1955 will be presented at Bow Theater on February 16 and 17 to raise funds for welfare projects including a well baby clinic and expansion of child recreation. Mrs. Lloyd Crippen announced the show produced by Jerome Carghill Inc and featuring local Butte entertainers.
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First German Helicopter Built by Henrick Focke
The article notes Henrick Focke of Germany built the first practical helicopter model, contrasting with Da Vinci and Cayley. It also mentions want ads for selling items including two washers described as in excellent condition.
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Nehru Refuses Indian Aid for Hammarskjold Mission
New Delhi reports Prime Minister Nehru rejected sending a senior Indian diplomat on Dag Hammarskjold’s mission to Peiping to secure the release of 11 American airmen and other UN personnel. Hammarskjold pressed for the meeting, but India abstained in the General Assembly vote directing action.
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Aronson To Outline 14 Point Highway Plan In Short Montana Session
Governor J Hugo Aronson, veteran of seven sessions, will present his State of the State to a bipartisan joint session in Helena Tuesday at 1 pm. He seeks approval of a 14 point highway financing program and aims to set it as the top priority in both chambers. The Legislature, now controlled by differing parties, opens a brief organizational session.
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Senate leader Gosman presides in Helena session
Lt. Gov. George M. Gosman of Beaverhead presides over the Montana Senate now in session in Helena. A former state chairman of the Montana Republican Central Committee, he brings veteran experience from six legislative sessions and has been active in Dillon civic government.
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Undercover FBI Agent Testifies About Communist Death Sentence
Senator Mc Carthy's Investigating Committee hears from Miss Mary Stella Beynon who claims she faced a Communist death sentence for FBI undercover work. She says she joined in February 1946 to report on party activities and was expelled in May 1947 after a report was captured. Theodore Wright, a Westinghouse employee in Wilmerding PA, denies current Communist membership.
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Montana State Weather Forecast Tuesday Snow Likely
Mostly cloudy with light snow on Tuesday and Tuesday night. Highs range from 20 to 35 across the state with warmer conditions in the east. West Montana expects 20 to 30 as fog and low clouds persist, with increasing snow showers by Wednesday.
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