Soviet Union ends state of war with East and West Germany
Moscow announced the end of its state of war with East and West Germany while retaining the 4 power right to concern Germany as a whole. The decree, read at a news conference by Press Chief Leonid Ilyichev, signals a new move against Western defense plans and may aim to block West German ratification of Paris armament accords. In Bonn, Adenauer cabinet calls a special meeting to weigh the Moscow declaration as Berlin officials warn of a possible Berlin blockade threat.
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Moscow
Soviet Union
West Germany
Germany
Leonid Ilyichev
Soviet Foreign Office
Presidium
Supreme Soviet
Bonn
Konrad Adenauer
Adenauer
Black Forest
Erich Ollenhauer
Berlin
East Germany
West Berlin
Boon
Paris
Montana Farmer Shot to Death Near Carter
A 50 year old farmer Lee Bixby was shot and killed Tuesday over water rights at Buck Ridge five miles north of Carter in Chouteau County. Neighbor Art L Laubach, 49, is in custody as officers investigate. Bixby left a wife and six children.
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Fort Benton
U.P
Chouteau County
Jack Bradley
Lee Bixby
Carter
Art L. Laubach
Bixby
Bradley
Buck Ridge
Teton River
Laubach
Don McGinnis
Cancer Registry Plan Explained
Dr. B Aubrey Schneider of New York outlined cancer registries as vital tools for professional workers and the public. He said registries show cancer volume and details, helping physicians improve diagnosis and treatment at the community level. The date for implementation is December 31 1955 and registries are part of hospital program standards. Movies 146000 Could Live and Cancer A Research Story were shown to promote awareness and regular physical examinations.
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B. Aubrey Schneider
New York
American Cancer Society
Schneider
Montana
ACS
Silver Bow
Finlen
American College of Surgeons
Russian Silence Surprises U.N. Trusteeship Council
UNITED NATIONS The Soviet Union did not press for a seat for Red China as the Trusteeship Council began its 15th semi annual session. Soviet Delegate Vasily F Grubyakov skipped the usual denunciation of the Chinese Nationals and pitch for the Communists surprising delegates amid rising Formosa tension and recent statements by Eisenhower and Premier Chou En-lai.
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United Nations
Soviet Union
Red China
U. N. Trusteeship Council
Vasily F. Grubyakov
Formosa
Eisenhower
Chou En-lai
Refugees From Tachens Reach Keelung As Evacuation Fears Grow
A small stream of Tachens refugees, 193 in number including 18 sick and wounded, arrived at Keelung near Taipeh as Nationalist authorities ponder evacuating the Tachens under Reds pressure. They sailed on two Nationalist destroyers with 7th Fleet waters guarding the final leg, while Peiping Radio warned of U S atomic threats and Tokyo heard a United Nations cease-fire urging deceit.
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Taipeh
Formosa
Keelung
U. S. 7Th Fleet
Yikiangshan
Tachens
7Th Fleet
Peiping
U. S
Formosan
Tokyo
United States
United Nations
Chou En-lai
Red China
Red Coast
Frederick N. Kivette
Formosa Strait
Kaohsiung
Salis
Remarkable Unity Is Lauded by Ike
The House voted 409 to 3 to empower President Eisenhower to wage war if necessary to save Formosa. The swift action showed bipartisan backing and high hopes for peace with a grave risk of war. Senate action was awaited with possible votes Thursday or Friday.
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Washington
House
Eisenhower
Formosa
Senate
Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committee
George
D-Ga
Foreign Relations Committee
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Adm
Arthur W. Radford
Reps
Siler
Kentucky
Sheehan
Illinois
Barden
North Carolina
America
Plot to Overthrow Paraguay President Crushed
ASUNCION Paraguay a plot to overthrow President Gen Alfredo Stroessner has been discovered and crushed the government announced Tuesday. The ringleader was Dr Eulogio Estigarribia former head of the Colorado party expelled recently. The government charged he was aided by civilians retired officers two Military Academy officials and cadets in the academy class. Some were reported under arrest. Stroessner emerged as dominant figure last May when he led a revolt against President Chaves and was elected last July 11. The Colorado party long held political monopoly in a nation of 1 200 000. The communique signed by Interior Minister Tomas Romero Pereira said public safety was assured.
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Asuncion
Paraguay
Alfredo Stroessner
Eulogio Estigarribia
Colorado Party
Military Academy
Storessner
Federico Chaves
Stroessner
Patria
Tomas Romero Pereira
Chaves
Romero Pereira
Bill to End Caucus System of Electing Trustees in Senate
Montana senators introduce three measures to abolish caucus nominating for first class school districts and replace with petition filings. The bills also push longer polling hours for first class districts and maintain 2 to 6 p.m. polls for others. Companions route education committee review with interstate compact ratification included.
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Senate
Helena
Montana
H. H. Dokken
Gallatin
Ing
Columbia Basin
Dokken
Billings
Bozeman
Kalispell
Education Committee For Study
MacArthur Receives Warm Welcome In L A
General Douglas MacArthur lands at Los Angeles International Airport with his wife and three aides in dense fog to celebrate his 75th birthday. The party arrived aboard a United Airlines jet just minutes before the airport closure, amid a tumultuous reception from awaiting crowds.
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Los Angeles
Douglas MacArthur
Los Angeles International Airport
United Air Lines
Montana Weather Blends Snow With MildWednesday Forecast
Mostly cloudy and mild with occasional snow expected Wednesday. Max around 32 and low near 15. Tuesday highs near 32 and low 25. East Montana cools with clouds, west stays partly cloudy with 30 to 40 possible, NE very cold. West Montana eases to clouds, lingering cold east, Thursday partly cloudy but not as cold.
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Montana
Relatives of Captives Face Travel Hurdles to China
Washington officials reportedly lean toward denying passport requests by relatives seeking to visit Americans imprisoned in Red China amid ongoing hostilities. Officials note lack of diplomatic ties and absence of protection, while China’s Chou En Lai had said some relatives would be allowed to visit. The situation could deter trips during tense coastwise shooting.
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Washington
State Department
Red China
Red
U. S
China
Treason Charges to Be Amended at Court-Martial
Maj. Am Brose H. Nugent faced a bid to dismiss two treason charges as his military trial proceeded in Ft. Sill. Defense argued the specifications watered down treason by removing claims Nugent, then a POW in Korea, aided the enemy. Judge ordered amendments naming additional prisoners who allegedly signed propaganda documents.
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FT. Sill
Okla
Ambrose H. Nugent
Nugent
Korea
Billy J. Shuman
Central Committee
United States
United Nations
Shuman
Donald L. Manes Jr
Maj
Thomas Reese
Rankin Cleared on Any Intent to Violate Law
Kalispell report says Judge Dean King cleared Walter R. Rankin of intent to do wrong in directing Montana's park system. Yet Flathead County District Court ruled Rankin owes about 22 000 dollars for state money and property diverted, plus 150 for a portable light plant. P Stanley Ross of Malta awarded 8000 for a diesel launch mortgaged asset, 245 interest, 1000 note, 600 attorney fees. Rankin resigned as state parks director in 1952 and recently left Bozeman after a National Guard command role change. Continued on page 14.
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Kalispell
Dean King
Walter R
Barney) Rankin
Montana
Flathead
Rankin
Stanley Ross
Malta
Bozeman
Montana National Guard
163 Infantry
Corps of Army Engineers
Atomic Clock Promises New Time Standard
Columbia University physicists announce an atomic clock that surpasses Earth rotation as a time standard and would mark a shift to atomic standard time. The device should keep microwave signals precise, aid navigation, and measure Earth's rotation slowing.
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New York
Columbia University
Charles H. Townes
Columbia
Physics Department
House Committee Seeks $9,665,000 for Montana Schools
The Montana House Appropriations Committee asked for 9,665,000 dollars from the general fund to operate state schools for the next two years. Chairman John MacDonald said the funds would cover 90 percent of the program under House Bill 82, with Barrett proposing 27,800,000 dollars annually for education. The panel noted current revenue prevents 100 percent funding without cuts to other services.
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House
Helena
House Appropriations Committee
General Fund
Montana
John MacDonald
Dgarfield
Fred Barrett
D-Liberty
Barrett
MacDonald
Dean Chaffin
R-Gallatin
Chaffin
Nicaragua declares end of Costa Rican rebel incursion
Nicaragua announced that all Costa Rican rebels have crossed into Nicaragua and been interned. More than 250 rebels were disarmed as OAS observers watched. Fighting halted last Friday and about 200 rebels remained in the buffer zone. President Figueres accused Somoza of backing the revolt, which he denied.
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San Jose
Costa Rica
Nicaragua
Managua
Oscar Sevilla Sacasa
Sevilla Sacasa
Organization of American States
OAS
la Republica
Jose Figueres
Anastasio Somoza
Somoza
Car Speeding At 74 M.P.H. Ends With Wheel Drop
LAS CRUCES New Mexico police units directed by Sgt Jerry Brunk using a radar speed meter ordered a speeding car to stop. State Policeman Leo Teague signaled the vehicle ahead and as it halted the right front wheel detached from the car.
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Las Cruces
N. M
M.p.h
Jerry Brunk
Leo Teague
Teague
How to Keep Cream From Curdling in Coffee
A note suggests adding a pinch of salt to prevent cream from curdling in hot coffee. The piece also promotes Want Ads as a quick relief option for financial pinch, urging selling unused items, renting space, or taking a job. An advertiser cites a mahogany radiophonograph combo as a sweet result from the ad.
Brownell Urges Pay Hikes for Federal Judges
Brownell urges raising federal judges pay and congressional salaries to address a "rather critical" vacancy crisis. He notes 60 openings in two years and argues the disparity with local and state judges is shocking. President Eisenhower called increases long overdue.
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Washington
Congress
Brownell
Senate Justiciary
Eisenhower
Judiciary
Dirksen
R-Ill
Ike Not to Hold News Conference This Week
President Eisenhower will skip his weekly news conference as Congress weighs defense of Formosa. White House Press Secretary James C. Hagerty cited ongoing questions on Formosa and said the President does not want to speak further while the matter remains before Congress. The House approved the Formosa policy, while the Senate has not acted yet.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Congress
Formosa
White House
James C. Hagerty
House
Senate
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