New German Right Wing Party Formed By Merger
In Kassel, a new party uniting the National Democratic party and German Right has formed in western Germany. About 250 officials attended a Saturday meeting singing Deutschland Uber Alles while 10 Communist hecklers were retained without violence. Franz Richter and Dr Heinrich Leuchtgens lead the group as it seeks nationalist and militarist support amid protests from the republic’s government.
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Butte Leads Montana 1949 Building Permits Jump
Montana building permits totaled 19.62 million in 1949, slightly above 1948. Butte saw the largest gain with 3.98 million in 1949 versus 776,810 the prior year, while Malta rose next. Missoula Anaconda Great Falls Bozeman Billings posted gains, Helena Kalispell Livingston Miles City declined.
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Hippopotamus Dies at Barcelona Zoo from Public Cruelty
Pip the hippopotamus died after ingesting tacks nails lead weights lighters and other metal objects reportedly fed by visitors to the Barcelona zoo. Zoo keepers found a large amount of metal in the animal's stomach as authorities investigated.
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Winter thaw sparks Pacific floods and Alaska rain requests
A mid winter thaw triggers floods in the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia with Willamette River slated to crest above flood stage. Ten thousand homeless in Arkansas and Tennessee from swollen rivers. Alaska seeks rain. Train wreck near Klamath Falls injures a fireman as a passenger train is detoured.
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Butte Weather Forecast For Monday
Partly cloudy to cloudy forecast for Butte with occasional light snow. Monday high near 32 with recent highs at the airport 59 and lows 25. West of Divide sees rain or snow showers early Sunday night then partly cloudy Monday with snow flurries and a high around 30s. East of Divide is mostly cloudy with light snow north and east, a colder Sunday night and Monday with lows 5 below to 25, highs 30 to 35 above extreme southwest.
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Will We Develop Hydrogen Bomb Decision Is Sought
Senator Wherry urged a decision on developing the hydrogen bomb before Korea aid or broad defense policy. He argued it would provide greater protection for the dollar and life, while others debate international control and humanitarian concerns. Wherry and others blamed the House Korea vote on policy toward China as the main friction point.
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Hiss Plans Appeal After Spy Conviction Suit
Alger Hiss, once a Yalta aide to President Roosevelt, says he will appeal Saturday's perjury verdict that brands him a spy and liar. Defense attorney Claude B. Cross promises the appeal as Judge Henry W Goddard schedules sentencing for Wednesday. Nixon accuses two administrations of trying to cover up the case and says he will present evidence to the House.
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Mantz Sets Record Flying Coast to Coast in 4 Hours 53 Minutes
Stunt pilot Paul Mantz flew his red-nosed Mustang coast to coast in four hours 52 minutes 58 seconds, a new propeller-driven aircraft record. He shaved seven minutes seven seconds from Joe DeBona’s previous mark of five hours five seconds. Official NAA approval required. departure 8 13 19 a m MST from Lockheed terminal, arrival 6 06 17 p m MST at LaGuardia.
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Tucker acquitted in Tucker car fraud trial in Chicago
All eight defendants in the Tucker mail fraud case were found innocent after a three month trial. Preston Tucker, 46, head of the company that raised 28 million dollars, declined comment. Co defendants also silent. Prosecutors claimed a large confidence game. defense said failure not a crime and no proof of intent to mass produce autos. The government relied on 73 witnesses and over 1,000 documents.
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Alan Hale Dies Suddenly at 57 in Hollywood
Hollywood mourns actor Alan Hale aged 57, stricken by a liver ailment complicated by pneumonia. He died at Hollywood Hospital after being admitted Saturday night. His wife Gretchen and children Alan Jr and Karen were at his side. Hale had just returned from Montana for the premiere of Montana, where a cold led to complications ending a 40 year film career.
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Hale accompanies stars to Montana premiere in Helena trip
Hale traveled with Actress Alexis Smith and Actors James Brown and Craig Stevens to Butte two weeks earlier, en route to Helena for the film Mon tana premiere. He appeared in robust health at that time.
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Nearly 60 000 U S Coal Miners Refuse to End 7 State Walkout
Berlin imposes new blockade as Soviet authorities halt U S military trains and traffic at the western border. The slowdown cuts a major Berlin link, delaying Frankfurt and Bremerhaven routes to Berlin. US Army transport officers report trains held near Marienborn and Helmstedt with limited details.
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Northwest China forms new regional government
Red China announced on Sunday that the vast northwest has been placed under a new regional government. The northwest military and administrative committee was established January 19, as reported by Peiping radio and picked up by the Associated Press in San Francisco.
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Tax Bill Veto Foreseen If Revenue Fails
Washington report notes a high placed Democrat foresees a presidential veto if Congress passes a tax bill that trims excises without offsetting revenue. President Truman plans a tax message calling for roughly $750 million in excise cuts and higher levies on corporations estates and gifts. House GOP pushes for a quick excise only bill while White House seeks a balanced package.
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Lawyers Group Charges FBI Mass Loyalty Checks Illegal
The National Lawyers Guild accuses the FBI of illegal mass loyalty checks that threaten democracy. Attorney General McGrath says he has full confidence in the FBI and Hoover. The guild cites 28 FBI reports from the Judith Coplon case to demand an independent inquiry into FBI methods. Truman reportedly will not comment.
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U S Businessman Vogeler to Face Trial in Hungary
Vienna dispatch reports American businessman Robert A. Vogeler, held incommunicado in Communist Hungary for over two months, will be tried on espionage and sabotage charges within weeks. The trial is to be public, though Vogeler may be defended by a Hungarian attorney appointed by the state. American envoy Nathaniel P. Davis met with Matyas Rakosi, who offered limited assurances on U.S. attorney involvement and visa access for reporters.
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Standard Electric
Anti union anti trust bill outlined in Senate
Senator Robertson of Virginia said he would introduce legislation to make unions liable under anti trust laws in cases of unreasonable restraint of trade or actions affecting industries essential to the national economy. The bill references penalties up to five thousand dollars per violation and aims to curb coal industry disruptions linked to the United Mine Workers.
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Lewis Locals Rebel at 3 Day Week
United Mine Workers officials report about two thirds of John L. Lewis 90,000 striking miners refuse to end the walkout. Confusion and uncertainty prevail in seven states where diggers have been striking for two weeks as weekend voting on ending the strike continues.
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United Mine Workers
John L. Lewis
Government officials warn coal shortage nears emergency
Washington reporters summarize that U P Government labor officers admit the coal shortage is reaching emergency proportions fast though President Truman will likely stay hands off for four to five days. Interior Department surveys for the White House show coal stocks at an all time low.
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Seven-State Strike Tallies Split On Work Return
The walkout tally shows 34 350 back to work and 55 650 continuing the strike across seven states. UMW officials refrain from guessing how many who voted to return will mine coal, noting reports that some still favor continued action.
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Build Butte Commitee Decries Six Hour Day Drive
A Build Butte committee representative says the six hour day discourages craftsmen from relocating to Butte. He notes visiting workers could not accept six hour shifts due to low pay and recalls a past eight hour day period that boosted union membership. The group plans further talks this week with employer contractors to discuss restoring an eight hour workday.
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