Stassen Proposes U S Plan to Halt H-Bomb Race
The United States offers to halting new nuclear weapons with Russia and proposes a 53 to 47 split in turning over fissionable H bomb materials to international control. Harold E. Stassen outlines a broader plan to end the H-bomb race and suggests a 10 month moratorium on tests if Russia halts bomb production in 1959.
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U.S
Harold E. Stassen
Stassen
U.N. Disarmament
United States
Ousted Russians Charged With Treachery
Moscow reports say four leaders toppled from Kremlin posts face treachery charges as Red Star denounces their alleged actions. The shakeup widens with China’s support for Khrushchev moves while Molotov Kaganovich Malenkov and Shepilov face intensified criticism across the Soviet Union.
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Moscow
Red Army
Kremlin
Red Star
Georgi K. Zhukov
Defense Ministry
Communist China
Nikita Khrushchev
Peiping
Maxim Saburov
Mikhal G. Pervukhin
Saburov
Communist Central Committee
Pervukhin
Russia
Lazar Kahanovich
Kaganovich
V. M. Molotov
Georgi Malenkov
Dmitri Shepilov
Molotov
Malenkov
Soviet Union
Armed Services
Voters to Decide Liquor Tax Issue in Montana
Secretary of State Frank Murray announced that Montana voters will decide the 8 percent liquor tax in November 1958 after objectors gathered enough signatures. The drive shows 13 516 signatures from 23 counties, with 40 552 needed to halt the tax, requiring 15 percent of the governor vote in 1956 across 29 counties. Certification to Gov Aronson could come Monday.
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Helena
Frank Murray Friday
Montana
J. Hugo Aronson
Venezuela recalls ambassador over Peron refuge in Argentina
Venezuela orders home its ambassador to Argentina amid disputes over sheltering ex-dictator Juan D. Peron. Peron loyalists are said to be active in Latin America attempting to restore him in Argentina after his ouster in 1955. The Venezuelan embassy cited deteriorating ties and ordered the ambassador and family to return to Caracas.
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Buenos Aires
Venezuela
Argentina
Juan D. Peron
Peron
Latin America
Atilano Carnevali
Caracas
Possie
Dewline Electronic Fence Nears Test Operation
The three thousand mile Dewline system to warn of incoming bombers is near test operation after final equipment installation. Main section runs from Point Barrow Alaska to Baffin Island with an Alaska extension under way. Officials plan operational status as a complete unit later this year. public notice ensures safe flight procedures along cross arctic routes.
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Elton C. Fay
Washington
Point Barrow
Alaska
Baffin Island
Greenland
Alaskan
Aleutian Islands
United States
United States Air Force
Dewline
California Brush Fire Rages Across 5000 Acres in Santa Susana
A 5000 acre brush fire in the Santa Susana Mountains burned on three fronts near Chatsworth. Over 600 firefighters fought the blaze Friday night hoping to trap three hot spots. About 15 structures, mainly cabins and outbuildings, were destroyed or damaged as a 20 mile line surrounded the rugged area. The fire began Wednesday near a movie location ranch, with sparks from a passing train suspected as a possible cause.
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Chatsworth
Calif. i
Santa Susana Mountains
Keith Klinger
San Fernando Valley
Want Ads Put To Work At Cornerstone Ceremony
In a playful moment the late Gov Alfred E Smith dismisses baloney during a cornerstone ceremony. The piece highlights the practical power of Want Ads inviting readers to call 5451 to locate brick layers or other workers.
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Alfred EF. Smith
New York
5451
U S Skeptical About Any Soviet Switch
The United States questioned Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev over firing Molotov and other Stalinists and urged proof of a real move toward peace. State Dept officials doubted Moscow's motives and called for concrete steps on disarmament and German reunification to show genuine changes.
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Washington
United States
Nikita Khrushchev
V. M. Molotov
U.S
State Dept
Lincoln White
Eisenhower
State Dulles
Molotov
Georgi Malenkov
Lazar Kaganovich
Dmitri Shepilov
Germany
White
Moscow
Forest Rangers Are Transferred In Montana Districts
Two district forest rangers in Deer Lodge National Forest are moved. George R. Wolstad moves toward Missoula as range conservationist. John L. Rogers transfers to Bozeman as zone range conservationist to lead ongoing range allotment analysis across Eastern Montana forests.
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Deer Lodge National Forest
Rolf Jorgensen
George R. Wolstad
Whitehall District
John L. Rogers
Deer Lodge
Paul A. Hoskins
Lima
Beaverhead National Forest
Wolstad
Missoula
Division of
Region One
Montana
Idaho
Washington
South Dakota
Whitehall
Nezperce Forest
Bitterroot
Kootenai
Bridger Forest
Wyoming
Wasatch Forest
Utah
Rocky Mountain
Miles City
Forest Service
Federal Land Bank
Spokane
Montana State College
Whitehall Chamber of Commerce
Rotary Club
Saddle Club
Rogers
30Zeman
Custer
Gallatin
Helena
Lewis and Clark
Beaverhead
Helena National Forest
Colorado A&m College
Kiwanis Club
Red Cross
PTA
Powell County Sportsman Assn
Deer Lodge Recreation Board
Masonic Lodges
Elks, American Legion
Montana Conservation Council
Boy Scouts
Red China Says Nationalist Plane Shot Down
Peiping Radio reported that over two days antiaircraft guns shot down one Nationalist Saber Jet and damaged three more in the Swatow area. Four fighters reportedly intruded on Thursday with one plane plunging into the sea after being hit. warnings followed a Wednesday intrusion with three planes damaged.
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Hong Kong
Red
Billings Youth Survives Wilderness Ordeal
Robert Foster, 17, of Billings, wandered for two days in Central Montana’s Judith Mountains with no food before finding a ranch house and safety near Lewistown. His family and sisters greeted him at home after a strenuous search led by his father.
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Billings
Robert Foster
Montana
Claude Foster
Judith Mtns
Lewistown
Truman Library Dedication Weekend Opens In Independence
Public figures gathered in Independence for the dedication of the Harry S. Truman Library and Museum. Preliminary ceremonies occurred Friday with the main ceremony Saturday when the former president transfers ownership of the building grounds and 32 million documents to the government.
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Independence, Mo
Independence
Harry S. Truman
Youth 15 admits killing during botched robbery
Midland 15 year old Robert Earl Mayfield told newsman Cope Routh he tried to rob men sleeping under a warehouse found four cents and killed Joe Raymond Hampton in a rage. Mayfield said he drank gin from a revolver prize and noted the killing did not bother him.
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Midland
Tex
Robert Earl Mayfield
State School For Boys
Gatesville
Cope Routh
Midland Reporter- Telegram
Bill Keel
Young Mayfield
Joe Raymond Hampton
Keel
Routh
Mayfield
Two Havre Children Drowned in Reservoir Near Havre
Two 10 and 9 year old Havre youngsters Shirley Ann LaSalle and Dennis Willey drowned while riding a horse on a flood control reservoir south of Havre. A California visitor, Leo McNutt, on shore, alerted authorities. Coroner said no inquest. Firemen recovered bodies from 7 to 10 feet of water as rescues failed. Independence Day toll lists drownings and a traffic death.
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Havre
R. C. Timmons
Shirley Ann LaSalle
Dennis Willey
Timmons
Leo McNutt
California
MccNutt
LaSalle
Bull Hook Dam
Bear Paw Mills
Hill County
Eda Charlene Golie
Fresno Dam
Fay McDonald
Jack Angell
Emil Eliason
Miss LaSalle
William LaSalle
Willey
Jack Willey
Montana
Traffic Deaths Rise During July Fourth Holiday
The AP tallied 367 deaths as Independence Day weekend passed its midpoint with 213 traffic, 128 drownings, and 26 miscellaneous fatalities. A seven‑victim Michigan crash and high drownings highlighted the toll while NSC urged cautious optimism noting figures still lag holiday estimates.
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Michigan
Associated Press
National Safety Council
NSC
Compemish
Lower Michigan
Paragould
Ark
Kenneth McPhails
Lemon Grove
Calif
Seven of Family Killed in Crash
A rural delivery truck rolled onto a state highway and was struck by a car carrying nine members of an Arkansas family. Seven members died. the truck driver and surviving children were critically injured. Names include Bynum Collins and his wife Florence with several children. State police cited a two vehicle collision on M-115 and County Road 604 with one witness.
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Copemish
Mich
O.R
Arkansas
Bynum Collins
Paragould
Ark
Florence
Linda
Harold
Gary
Thomas
Terry
Warfield Laws
Lake City
Dennis Collins
Bynum
Clara Collins
Wesley Collins
Collins
Fifty Die When Boat Capsizes in Behar River
In Calcutta a boat carrying 75 passengers capsized in the Behar Province River of Koel, drowning fifty people and leaving 25 survivors as floods worsen.
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Calcutta
India
U.P
Behar Province
Koel
State Spraying Pilot Is Killed
Kenneth W. Spencer a 39 year old World War II bomber pilot was killed when his light plane while spraying grasshoppers crashed on the Nels J Arthur ranch near the Stillwater River southwest of Absarokee. The accident occurred between 5 and 5 30 am and was witnessed by T P Mulvihill president of Jordan Airways of Columbus who reported the crash and fire. Spencer leaves a widow Helene and a 17 year old daughter Kenny Jean.
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Columbus
Kenneth W. Spencer
Spencer
T. P. Mulvihill
Mulvihill
Jordan Airways
Civil Aeronautics Administration
Billings
Stillwater River
Absarokee
Teamsters Union
Helene
Kenny Jean
Knowland Eyes Long Senate Fight Over Civil Rights Bill
Senate Republican leader Knowland said a filibuster against the civil rights bill could trigger round the clock sessions starting late next week. He intends to move Monday to bring up the bill, aiming for a vote by week’s end and a prolonged session into mid-September to settle the issue and proceed with the legislative calendar.
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Washington .P
Senate
Sen
Knowland
R-Calif
House
Fallout at Atomic Test Site Described as Insignificant
At the Nevada test site the largest U S atomic explosion to date shook the area. AEC reported the main air mass deposited only minute fallout along its path while minor damage occurred near Groom Mine. Marines reported unscathed after engaging a dust cloud.
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Groom Mine
AEC
Ground Zero
G. M. Johnson
Break at 1912 Edenton trestle leaves two missing
A Norfolk Southern freight train crossed a 5.1 mile Albermarle Sound trestle near Edenton N C and caused the structure to collapse at dawn. Two crewmen are missing after the 145 ton engines and a freight car sank to 20 feet. Three crew members were rescued.
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Edenton
N.C
Norfolk Southern
Albermarle Sound
R. Bray
Raleigh
W. M. Munden
Norfolk
Elizabeth City
C. E. Jones
Pantego
Jones
John Lowery
Burton Ranking
Lowery
Rankin
J. C. Poe
America
Second Aerobee-Hi Rocket Flops at Fort Churchill
A runaway Aerobee-Hi rocket crashed 700 yards from its launch site in Manitoba after under two minutes aloft. The 21 foot device carried 145 pounds of recording instruments and exploded on impact with no injuries. A second Aerobee-Hi launched 12 hours earlier succeeded. Both tests aimed to study ionospheric electric charge densities in day and night.
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Fort Churchill
Man
U.P
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