Tax Reduction Measure to Be Revived
The Republican leadership moved to rush a personal income tax cut of 4 billion dollars a year through Congress effective January 1, 1948. The plan faces President Truman’s veto and calls for rates from 30 percent in the lowest brackets to 10 percent in the highest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Republican High Command
Congress
Truman
House Rep
Sena
Ohio
House
Martin
R-Mass
Ways and Means
White House
Knutson
R-Minn
Ways and Means Committee
M.S. T
Rep. McCormack
Massachusetts
Rep
Priest
D-Tenn
Taft
Senate
Byrd
D-Va
Millikin
R-Colo
Senate Finance Committee
An- Taft
Farm Production Boost Possible in Montana
Montana foresees a 5 to 10 percent rise in 1947 farm output if favorable weather continues. H. H. Ellsworth of the Northern Pacific railway cites subsoil moisture and June rains as boosting crops from alfalfa to flax, but warns heat waves or pests could affect final yields.
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Helena
Montana
H. H. Ellsworth
Northern Pacific Railway
Ellsworth
Beach
N. C
Flathead Lake
Senate panel boosts GI bill allowances and auto aid
The Senate labor and public welfare committee approved measures to raise living allowances for veterans in college under the GI bill. It also would increase the earning cap for veterans on job training and renew the program providing automobiles to amputees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Labor and Public Welfare Committee
Governors Seek Restoral of Missouri Basin Funds
Governors from ten Missouri basin states plan to petition a Senate sub committee in person for restoration of basin development funds cut by the House. Army engineers report floods since Jan 1 caused 26 deaths and about 111 million dollars in damage through June 30 1947 with 3 million acres flooded and agricultural losses of 77 million. railroads highways and homes also harmed.
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Omaha
Missouri Basin
Senate Appropriations
House of Representatives
Army
Missouri
Nebraska
Val Petersen
Lewis A. Pick
Pick
Charles Jackman Dies After 50 Years in Butte Community
Charles Jackman a lifelong Butte resident died at his home 1009 Caledonia. He was a Decal county Indiana native and longtime associate of Wall and Jackman Real Estate. He held posts in Mount Moriah lodge 24 A F and A M O E S chapter 39 Scottish Rite and Bagdad Shrine. He survived by wife Kate and two daughters, plus many relatives. Body at White's funeral home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles 8. Jackman
Butte
Caledonia
Decal County
Indiana
Jackman
Wall and Jackman Real Estate Company
Mount Moriah
A. F
A. M
Scottish Rite
Bagdad Shrine
Associated Charities
Kate S. Jackman
E. W. Beighler
Reinhold Nordsick
Columbus
Ohio
Florence Gunn
Elizabeth Chandler
Blackfoot
Idaho
W. L. Smiley
Berkeley
Calif
Rachel and
Ann Beighler
India
Margaret
Katherine Nordsick
White
First Marriage License Issued Under New Wedding Law
The first license under Butte’s new pre marital blood test law was issued to Frank A Rafferty and Mabel E Harri man of Auburn. Deputy Clerk Julia McHugh announced they passed the required examinations and received their license to wed after a brief processing period. The initial pre marital test was conducted at Murray hospital laboratory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Washington
Frank A. Rafferty
Mabel E. Harriman
Auburn
Julia McHugh
Murray Hospital
Mississippi Crest Brings Flood Crisis to Missouri Illinois Areas
River crested at record height as levee workers in Perry county Missouri fought to hold back flood waters threatening Claryville and McBride opposite Chester Illinois. Red Cross reports 14,000 homeless in Missouri and Illinois. 34,812 across four states with thousands of homes damaged or destroyed. Crest expected near Cape Girardeau on July 4, the 103rd anniversary of the city’s historic flood.
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ST. Louis
Mississippi
Missouri
United States
Perry County
Claryville
McBride
Chester
Ill
Illinois
Red Cross
Iowa
Nebraska
Weather Bureau
Cape Girardeau
Baby Delivered After Mother Dies in Arkansas
In Clarksville Arkansas a daughter was born by Caesarean section to Adolph Kriepke after his wife died en route to a hospital. Dr. James M. Kolb said the baby born weighing six pounds seven ounces had an even chance to live. Autopsy cited a blood clot in the right lung as the mother’s cause of death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksville
Ark
Adolph Kriepke
James M. Kolb
Assembly Suspended After Ramadier Accuses Right Wing Plot
The national assembly in Paris was suspended amid uproar as Premier Paul Ramadier accused right wing deputies of aligning with the extreme right Black Maquis accused of plotting to overthrow the Fourth Republic. The charge sparked a heated clash over alleged conspiracies within the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
U.P
National Assembly
Paul Ramadier
Maquis
Boeing unveils second stratocruiser in 20 days
Boeing Aircraft unveiled its second giant postwar airliner in 20 days. The double decked Stratocruiser rolled from the production building to begin flight tests. The huge plane is described as the largest fastest and most luxurious airliner yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratocruiser
Seattle
Wash
Uu.p
Boeing
Heaviest Travel Forecast For Fourth of July Weekend
Chicago reports the holiday forecast for record travel as 30 million vehicles expected on highways and nearly 4 billion miles driven. The National Safety Council predicts 275 highway deaths and increased injuries from fireworks drownings and mishaps despite fuel supply stability in the Midwest. Rail, air, and bus lines prepare for peak congestion as public transportation sells out in many areas. Travel to national parks and points of interest already up 20 percent this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Safety Council
The
Safety Council
Midwest
American Automobile Association
Washington
County Physician Is Appointed
Dr. E. T. Gangner, a Montana Wyoming practitioner for 27 years, was named Silver Bow county physician by the board of commissioners. He arrived from Dillon last February and formerly served seven years as Union Pacific surgeon. He studied at Gonzaga and Creighton, earning B S and M D degrees in 1920. The widower is son of the late Mr and Mrs Fred Gangner and will reside in the Leonard hotel. County office hours remain 1 to 3 weekdays and 10 to noon Saturdays.
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E. T. Gangner
Montana
Wyoming
Silver Bow
Board of Commissioners
Gangner
Butte
Dillon
Union Pacific
Gonzaga University
Creighton University
Fred Gangner
Anaconda
Leonard Hotel
Soviet Threat Defied by Britain and France
Paris July 2 The Three Power conference on American aid to Europe collapsed after Russia rejected British and French proposals for an economic steering committee. Bevin and Bidault said they would proceed with the Marshall plan with or without Soviet cooperation, Molotov warned of consequences, and Britain defended its stance while France pledged continued effort.
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Paris
Europe
Russia
France
Britain
Ernest Bevin
United States
George C. Marshall
V. M. Molotov
Great Britain
Molotov
Bevin
Foreign Office
Georges Bidault
Boatyard Bombed as Four Men Escape Injuries
Four men escaped injury when a small bomb hit a Wittman boat yard shop in Maryland on Wednesday. A second bomb exploded nearby leaving a large crater. J Walter Jones, shop proprietor, and three helpers were inside when the blast collapsed one end. Wittman lies about 40 miles southeast of Baltimore. Authorities and military branches said no bomb carrying planes were in the area.
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ST. Michael's
Wittman
J. Walter Jones
Baltimore
Chesapeake Bay
Easton
Washington
Army
Navy
Butte Forecast Sees Warmth and Thunder Showers
Generally fair and warmer Thursday with scattered thundershowers in the afternoon. Highs near 85 in the next 24 hours. school of mines and airport reports show highs of 86 and lows from 41 to 47. Montana outlook calls for scattered thunder showers west and central with hot highs 90 to 95 and cooler in the far west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School of Mines
Montana
Plane Overdue in Central Africa with 10 Aboard
A French West African plane carrying 10 passengers is more than 36 hours overdue. Search operations extend across the jungle zone between Bangui and Douala as reported by the French News Agency on Wednesday night.
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Paris
Bangui
Douala
Don’t Let Death Take Your Holiday Warns Montana Patrol
Montana Highway Patrol urges extreme caution for Fourth of July travel in Butte and across the state. Chief Riley warns residents to save lives and property as traffic is expected to be heavy. Patrol records show July 4th fatalities ranged from one to six in past years. Five safety rules include center-line adherence speed limit of 50 signs sober driver and early slower travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana Highway Patrol
Bart Riley
Butte
Riley
Charles L. Sheridan
Highway Patrol
Montana
Butte Hosts Three Day Fourth of July Celebration
Butte announces a three day Fourth of July festival titled Wild West and Wide Open with a downtown parade led by the Montana State band, a greyhound race opening night, and Copper league baseball games. Friday features a patriotic parade at 10 am, band concert, racing events, and a McQueen vs Silver Bow Parks ball game. Saturday offers a fishing derby for youths at Bell Creek at 8 am and other weekend events as preparations proceed.
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Butte
Montana
Granite
Washington
Park
Arizona
Broadway
Courthouse
Montana Racing Association
Ruth Hall
Naranche Memorial Stadium
McQueen
Silver Bow Parks
Bell Creek
Meter Ordinance Passes Council in Butte Parking Plan
Butte city council advanced a pay for parking scheme on principal streets by approving a new parking meter ordinance. A July 9 special meeting will consider bids to install 600 meters for a 180 day trial with a one cent for 12 minutes and five cents per hour rate.
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Butte Business District
Granite
Wyoming
Montana
Galena
Park
Arizona
Idaho
Broadway
Main
Dakota
Hamilton
May-Garsson Case Heads to Federal Jury Deliberations
The May-Garsson war fraud trial went to a federal court jury Wednesday night. Seven men and five women were ordered to deliberate at 6 a.m. Thursday after Justice Schweinhaut charged the jurors. Andrew J. May and munitions manufacturers Henry and Murray Garsson faced 11 weeks of bribe conspiracy proceedings.
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Washington
May-Garsson
Henry A. Schweinhaut
Andrew J. May
House Military Committee
Henry and
Murray Garsson
Chief Who Fought Custer Is Dead
Sioux chieftain One Bull who fought at the Custer massacre died at Standing Rock reservation South Dakota age 94. He was born February 1853 son of Chief Makes Room nephew of Sitting Bull and buried at Little Oak Creek mission beside his wife Scarlet Whulwind.
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Billings
One Bull
Custer
Reginald Laubin
Makes Room
Sitting Bull
Standing Rock Reservation
South Dakota
Little Oak Creek Mission
Scarlet Whulwind
Woman Cleared in Shooting at Missoula Home
A coroner's jury ruled in Missoula on July 2 that Mildred E. Ryan acted to protect her daughter Barbara Ann when she shot and killed husband Bert E. Ryan five times. Witnesses testified he berated and beat them, had fired shots, and that the verdict prevents charges against Mrs. Ryan.
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Missoula
Mildred E. Ryan
Barbara Ann
Bert E. Ryan
Ryan
Ousted State Department workers linked to foreign powers
Secretary of State Marshall said evidence exists that some of the ten discharges last week over disloyalty questions showed indirect ties to foreign representatives. He asked the FBI to prioritize loyalty checks on remaining staff and denied any witch hunt while affirming most employees are loyal.
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Washington
Marshall
State Department
FBI
America Readies Marshall Plan Amid Paris Breakdown
Washington reports the State Department is ready to push the Marshall plan for European recovery despite Soviet rejection of cooperation with France and Britain. Officials expect a British American accord on Germany industry and foresee U S aid backing any practical recovery program.
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Washington
State Department
Europe
Russia
France
Britain
United States
Soviet Union
Marshall
Paris
Germany
Molotov
Montana Tax Collections Rise in 1946 47 Year
Montana tax collections for the 1946 47 fiscal year totaled 13 740 007 up from 10 813 572 23 the prior year driven by gasoline fuel and income taxes. The largest jump came from gasoline taxes at 1 564 868 with automobile fuel taxes climbing to 8 612 658 from 7 047 790. Increases also appeared in corporation licenses income and other categories while several items fell including coal stores natural gas and freight car taxes.
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Helena
Montana
State Board of Equalization
Two Women Slain in Boston as Suspect Is Held
Boston July 2. Hollis C. Tupper 38, a truck driver, is held on suspicion of murder after slayings of his estranged wife Katherine 36 and nurse Helen Kininski 33, occurring about 20 minutes apart. Police say the suspect attacked both victims in separate locations, influenced by a motive to remarry Kininski after divorce. The mother of the suspect testified to witnessing one attack and identified a shiny weapon.
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Boston
Joseph Fallon
Hollis C. Tupper
Charles Tupper
Fallon
Helen Kininski
Brookline
Katherine
Bang
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Joe Engels
New York Herald-Tribune
Charles Jackman
Assembly
Chicago
By Tom Williams
Associated Press
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Belgrade
Anne Ne
Broadus
Cut Bank
Drummond
Glasgow
Whitehall
Holiday
Garsson
America
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