Wartime Officer Claims Secret Gun Sent to Russia in 1944
Col. Frank C. Lynch, former Aberdeen proving ground chief, alleged a highly secret self aiming anti aircraft gun was shipped to Russia in 1944. The Army later said Russia received only standard 90 and 120 millimeter anti air guns, not secret weapons.
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Los Angeles
Army
America
Russia
Frank C. Lynch
Pasadena
Aberdeen
Proving Ground
Chief of Ordnance Office
Washington
Chief of Ordnance
Philadelphia
Japan
Los Angeles Times
Bulgaria U S Likely to Sever Diplomatic Ties
Washington January 19 official reports said a break in diplomatic relations between the United States and Bulgaria was imminent after Bulgaria demanded the recall of U S minister Donald R Heath. The State Department offered no reason for the demand. The two nations were believed to sever relations likely on Friday.
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Washington
United States
Bulgaria
Donald R. Heath
Sofia
State Department
Heath
Permit Line Reaches Out to Hallway
Lines of car owners seeking driving permits in Silver Bow county stretched into the courthouse hallway while the license plate window remained quiet. Both plates and permits were issued steadily through the day.
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Silver Bow County
Treasurer's Office
Midwest Flood Tension Eases Amid Widespread Disruption
The Associated Press reports the Midwest flood crisis showing signs of relief as levees hold but heavy thaw and winter storms disrupt travel. Snow and rain caused closures across western Washington and Oregon, with thousands displaced along the Mississippi and Ohio basins and Red Cross declaring disaster areas.
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Midwest
Pacific Northwest
Washington
Mississippi
Ohio
Wabash
Vincennes
Ind
Butte Weather Forecast Friday Turn Cloudy Mild with Light Snow
Partly cloudy to cloudy and mild Friday with occasional very light snow flurries. Expected high around 40 in Butte with a low near 26. Other zones show varied cloudiness and light snow or freezing drizzle, with winds and temperature ranges across Divide and Yellowstone valley.
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School of Mines
Divide
Yellowstone Valley
House Refuses Aid to South Korea in Key Vote
Washington on January 19 reports the House defeated the administration's request for 60 million dollars in economic aid to South Korea for six months by 193 to 191. The decision follows criticism of Truman Far Eastern policy and involvement with Chiang Kai-shek's forces. President Truman and Secretary Acheson had urged approval, warning collapse of South Korea in months. Seoung Seoul dispatch notes South Korea's Syngman Rhee calls the move a near shock but not final.
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Washington
Truman
House
Korea
Little Republic
Chiang Kai-shek
China
Formosa
Acheson
Congress
Mr. Truman
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Vorys
Ohio
Seoul
Syngman Rhee
United States
Republic of South Korea
FBI Knows Serial Numbers in Brink's Heist
The FBI says it has serial numbers for about ten percent of the nearly one million dollars stolen by nine masked gunmen in Boston. Key actions include Hoover taking charge, a New Jersey ex-convict questioned in Miami, three money bags tied to the Boston Fed, a regional coordination conference ordered by Massachusetts AG Francis E. Kelly, and a shoreline search across New England. Arthur Langano of Englewood, N.J., was arrested in Miami for questioning as Boston detectives pursue links to the robbery.
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Boston
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Brink's, Inc
FBI
J. Edgar Hoover
Miami
Fla
New Jersey
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Providence
R. I
Francis E. Kelly
New England
Brink's
Englewood
N. J
John D. Ahearn
Langano
Senate Delays Action on Taxes
The Senate rejected 45 to 35 a proposal by Senator Cain to immediately take up tax cuts. Democratic Leader Lucas said the Senate would consider cuts later, but not at this time.
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Washington
Senate
Cain
R-Wash
Lucas
D-Nl
Acheson Signals Flexible US Spain Policy Shift
Secretary of State Acheson announced the United States may support a UN resolution allowing Franco Spain to regain full diplomatic recognition if governments choose freely. He stressed no endorsement of Franco or its policies, only a return to normal diplomatic exchange. the stance hinges on accepting current facts and Spain’s internal strength.
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Washington
Acheson
United States
United Nations
Spain
Connally
Dtexas
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
President Truman spars with Byrnes over governor bid
President Truman criticized James F. Byrnes as free to act as he pleases after Byrnes, now a South Carolina lawyer, challenged for the governorship. The remarks came during a broad news conference addressing hydrogen bombs, coal, House rules, taxes, and personnel questions including Myron Taylor's Vatican post and Maj. Gen. Harry Vaughan. A Senate committee rebuked Vaughan over gifts and associations.
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Washington
Truman
James F. Byrnes
South Carolina
Byrnes
Russia
David E. Lilienthal
Atomic Energy Commission
Rules Committee
Rayburn
Congress
Taylor
Myron Taylor
Vatican
Vaughan
Harry Vaughan
Senate
Senate confirms Floberg as assistant secretary of the Navy
The Senate on Thursday confirmed John F. Floberg of Illinois as assistant secretary of the Navy. Republican objections blocked Adm. Forrest P. Sherman for chief of naval operations, with the nomination stalled while Republicans seek an investigation into the ouster of Adm. Denfeld.
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Washington
Senate
Truman
John F. Floberg
Illinois
Adm
Forrest P. Sherman
Naval Operations
Sherman
Denfeld
Mother and Son Sentenced to Die in Electric Chair
In Franklin Tennessee a mother Betty Burge and her son Sherman Burge were sentenced to die by electric chair for the December murder of waitress Mary Opinlsky Dean, 25, of Indianapolis. Mrs Burge 57 and her son 35 faced the verdict side by side without emotion.
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Franklin, Tenn
Betty Burge
Sherman Burge
Mary Opinlsky Dean
Indianapolis
Ind
President Still Unconvinced in Coal Dispute
President Truman maintained no national emergency exists over the coal contract dispute but warned he will act against John L. Lewis if necessary. Taft argued an emergency exists and Denham seeks a temporary injunction to end the three day work week. In Pittsburgh 3,000 miners clashed at a Brownsville meeting over the three day schedule, while 16,000 miners in UMW district 31 likewise refused to return to work.
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Washington
U.P
Truman
John L. Lewis
Lewis
United Mine Workers
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Senate Labor Committee
Robert N. Denham
National Labor Relations Board
Taft
Denham
Federal District Court
Richmond B. Reech
Thursay
Pittsburgh
Brownsville
William J. Hynes
UMW District 4
Monongah
W. Va
Cecil Urbaniak
UMW District 31
Warmer Weather Comes to State
Montana forecast shows no sub zero highs Friday though snow flurries sleet and freezing rain expected to make travel hazardous. Highs vary by region from 0 to 45 degrees across the state with warmer readings on the west side and several towns remaining above freezing all day Thursday.
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Helena
Montana
Continental Divide
Weather Bureau
Billings
Dillon
Missoula
Livingston
West Yellowstone
Dangerous fugitive hunted in Butte
Orba Elmer Jackson, a 46 year old armed escapee from Leavenworth, is sought in Butte after a Bozeman sighting. Police describe him as five feet 11 inches, about 170 pounds with hazel eyes and gray hair, possibly driving a dark Chrysler with Washington plate A-187-505, accompanied by a male companion.
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Rman
Leavenworth
Kan
Bozeman
Butte
Orba
Elmer Jackson
Jackson
Washington
Truman Leaves Way Open to Build Hydrogen Bomb
President Truman signaled openness to potential hydrogen bomb production while avoiding direct confirmation. Officials reported broad administration support for pursuing experimental work, though Lilienthal opposes immediate development until international control efforts advance. The president refused to comment when asked about direct negotiations with Russia, or on Lilienthal’s possible Moscow mission. Continued discussion noted on page 6.
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Truman
Washington
Russia
David E. Lilienthal
Atomic On Commission
Moscow
Lilienthal
Lake Success
N. Y
U.P
United Nations
Jacob A. Malik
Preliminary Civic Center Cost Reported for Butte Project
Preliminary work on Butte civic center shows costs of 51 649 14 with 11 750 interest on loan. Architect J G Link has 41 925 paid, about 75 percent of his fee based on 860 000 estimate. remaining 25 percent due on completion. Nine warrants issued since July total 9 097 95 covering surveys, labor, materials, and travel. Bond issue of 995 000 approved by taxpayers.
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Butte
Silver Bow
J. G. Link
Civic Center Building Fund
Architect
Butte Taxpayers
Federal Agencies to Operate Dams
Sioux City Iowa January 19 federal agencies now building dams in the Missouri basin plan to operate them after completion. Brigham Gen S D Sturgis Jr says areas of authority between the bureau of reclamation and corps of engineers are being set up with state interests respected. Governors in Omaha discussed area home rule and a Missouri valley authority. Bonner Montana asks postponement of states rights issues. health water priority over irrigation is noted. Bonner cites Montana law and possible compacts or litigation.
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Sioux City
Iowa
Missouri Basin
Thursay
Bureau of Reclamation
Corps of Engineers
S. D. Sturgis, Jr
Missouri River Division
Inter-Agency Committee
Omaha
Nebraska
C. Petrus Peterson
Peterson
Missouri Valley Authority
TVA
Interagency Committee
John W. Bonner
Montana
Forrest Smith
Missouri
Bonner
North Dakota
Governor
Reclamation Bureau
Montana Chamber of Commerce to Convene Convention
Registration opens Friday for a two day Montana Chamber of Commerce convention in Billings. G. J. Skibbins will outline Montana industry opportunities and civic renewal aims while Dean Chaffin reports on chamber reorganizations. Ralph W. Gwinn and other leaders will address legislative liberty and river basin development themes. Seven new directors join the state chamber alongside long serving members.
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Billings
Montana Chamber of Commerce
G. J. Skibbins
Montana
Skibbins
America
Dean Chaffin
Bozeman
State Chamber
Norman J. Holter
Helena
Valley Authority
Dean Russell
New York
Foundation For Economic Education
Rep
Ralph W. Gwinn
Congress
State Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
R. H. Elliott
Fred A. Martin
Livingston
Paul McClure
Great Falls
Albert Gates, Jr
A. L. Hammerstrom
Paul Jelinek
Miles City
Noel Carrico
Glendive
P. G. Neville
Plentywood
J. F. M. Travis
Havre
R. E. Nelson
Chateau
H. B. Markus
Whitefish
T. J. Jacobs
Missoula
L. S. Waite
Butte
C. M. Wall
Soviet Walkouts Halt United Nations Atomic Talks
Soviet delegates walked out of the six power atomic talks in Lake Success and left in protest at Washington New York and Geneva. The moves aimed to pressure for expulsion of nationalist China from international councils as Moscow widens its campaign.
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United Nations
China
Washington
New York
Geneva
New York City
Far Eastern Commission
United Nations Trusteeship Council
Admiral Denfeld Seeks Retirement Amid Unification Row
Admiral Louis E. Denfeld asked to retire from the Navy effective March 1 amid Senate clashes over his ouster as chief of naval operations. The 58 year old officer told reporters his action was taken with regret but in the Navy and national defense interest. He will live in Westboro and work from a borrowed desk in Boston until the retirement is acted on.
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Boston
U.P
Louis E. Denfeld
Navy
Senate
National Defense
Europe
Denfeld
Westboro
First Naval District
Adm
Hewlett Thebaud
Francis P. Matthews
Eight Hour Day Debate Sparks Industrial Efficiency Talk
A craftsman notes modern tools let a six hour output equal or exceed past eight hours, while a Butte building committee representative argues production, not hours, drives national wealth. He warns shortening days risks stagnation and urges using science to raise output.
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Build
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