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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1950

Page

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Mines honor roll lists five straight-A students

Five Montana School of Mines students earned straight A’s in the spring term, led by graduates Robert B. Pullen and Robert R. Beebe from Butte. The 32 on the honor roll include Rich ard F. Marvin of Billings James H. Clement of Butte and others from Belt Bozeman Great Falls and Butte among graduates seniors juniors sophomores and freshmen.

Montana School of Mines Butte W. Milton Brown Robert B.pullen Robert R. Beebe Don Denis Bearcreek Francis M. Merrell Lima John E. Jordan Great Falls Theta Tau Glee Club Sigma Rho Copper Guards Frank J. Vorell Bozeman Charles J. Adams Belt Marcus Jordan Donald W. Johnson John T. Eastlick Arthur H. Lutts Kittery Point Maine Wilfred E. Nagel Wallace C. Love Bert E. Lake William S. Thielman Lewistown James W. Hardy Billings Alfred F. Dimon Hamburg New York Robert F. Gale Worden Donald W. Lewandowski Stockett Robert E. Potega Charles Arentzen Seattle Jack D. McLenegan William H. Schlieman Cut Bank Herbert M. Sherburne Browning Russell M. Corn Tooele Utah Robert I. Bennett Gordon B. Brox Valley City N. C Keith R. Bock Stanley Wellman

Butte’s New Hospital Attracts Tourists This Summer

Butte’s six story Community Memorial hospital under construction near the Montana School of Mines and Immaculate Conception church is a summer tourist lure. When finished in spring 1951 it will be a 122 bed fireproof modern hospital with attractive architecture and ample parking. Visitors include out of town physicians and hospital personnel who praise the design and location. Superintendent L A McDowell says work is on schedule.

Butte Community Memorial Hospital Montana School of Mines Maculate Conception Church L. A. McDowell George A. Fuller and Company, General Contractors

Butte Native Gerald Fogarty Dies in Los Angeles

Gerald Fogarty a 46 year old native of Butte and former Central high athlete died Saturday morning at his Los Angeles home after a long illness. He left Butte six years ago to settle in California where he worked for North American Aircraft and recently earned a major promotion to an executive post. Fogarty, son of a Montana pioneer family, began his education at St. Lawrence and Immaculate Conception schools and graduated from Central in 1924. He later attended Montana State University where he played football and basketball and competed in track. In 1923 he and Cornelius Reardon dominated all state scholastic football ends selections.

Gerald Jerry) Fogarty Butte Old Central High School Los Angeles California North American Aircraft Company Montana St. Lawrence Immaculate Conception Old Central Montana State University Missoula Central Cornelius “Oleg” Reardon

Vigilante Scouts Honored for Fine Conduct on Jamboree Trip

The Vigilante Council Boy Scouts from Montana attended the National Scout Jamboree at Valley Forge June 30 to July 6 and earned praise for exemplary behavior across cities visited during the 26 day trip. W A Lex Templin noted restaurant hotel and bus drivers lauded the boys while in St Louis New York and Washington DC. The trip is described as a strong statement against communism.

Vigilante Council Boy Scouts of America Butte Anaconda Deer Lodge Whitehall Sheridan Ennis Wisdom Dillon Valley Forge W. A Lex” Templin Templin

Man Hit by Car Near Deer Lodge Dies

Phillip Holcomb, a Canyon Ferry dam employee near Helena, died from injuries after being struck on US Highway 10 west of Deer Lodge. The accident occurred Friday night as he crossed the highway while returning to his car. the driver Leo Horton Cook of Corvallis, Montana, said he did not see him until impact.

Deer Lodge Phillip Holcomb Canyon Ferry Helena Here Holcomb Leo Horton Cook Corvallis Mont Cook

Stalin Replies to Nehru on Korean Fighting

Stalin issued his first statement on the Korean fighting in a personal note to Indian Prime Minister Nehru. The contents were not disclosed. Nehru had offered to mediate and the reply was delivered to Indian ambassador Dr. Radhakrishnan by Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko.

Moscow Stalin Jawaharlal Nehru Nehru Radakrishnan Andrei A. Gromyko

Anaconda Death Ties Carnival Workers to Slaying

Three Liebrand carnival workers are jailed in Deer Lodge County on a man slaughter charge in the beating death of 32 year old Earl F. Dubrun. George Bachellor, 27, faces murder charges. Donald Bachellor and Lee Brenenstahl are held as witnesses. Autopsy pending. statements indicate a pre dawn fight after a saloon dispute.

Anaconda Deer Lodge St. Ann Hospital Earl F. Dubrun George Bachellor Donald Bachellor Lee Brenenstahl Liebrand Carnival Bachellor Justice of the Peace John Petelin Walter H. Bolkovatz George Hartsell Michael Morris Bolkovatz Dubrul East Park Street

Reds Following Pattern Says Russian Victim

Dr Antanas Petraitis a Lithuanian-born physician now interned at St James hospital says communism uses the same deceit seen in the Baltic states a decade ago. He and his family fled Lithuania during World War II and he plans to become a U S citizen while warning Americans about Soviet propaganda and its threat to liberties.

Korea Russia Baltic States Antanas Petraitis Europe St. James Hospital Rasa Dalia Rimtas Lithuania America Petraitis

Sheep Shearers Meet Monday for 47th Annual Conclave

Members of Sheep Shearers Union No. 1 of North America gather in Butte for the 1950 convention opening Monday at Eagles hall. Delegates from across the U S and Canada attend through Saturday with sessions led by President Lavor Taylor and a closing banquet and dance to be announced.

Sheep Shearers Union No. 1 North America Eagles Hall Lavor Taylor Butte Thomas R. Morgan Montana Idaho Utah Oregon Wyoming Washington California Arizona Nevada Colorado Illinois Canada Mexico Taylor H. N. Collings Oscar Hansen Provo William O. Brownell Oakdale Calif R. K. Oliver Pilot Rock Ore Donald Brooks S. H. Lough P. J. Sutton Casper Wyo M. E. Stanger Stockton Patrick E. Gorman Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butchers Workmen of Chicago T. J. Lloyd Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butchers Workmen Denver Sheep Shearers’ Union Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butchers Workmen of North America AFL

Butte Weather Forecast With Scattered Thunder Showers

Partly to mostly cloudy conditions Sunday with scattered afternoon and evening thunder showers. Sunday morning low around 40 and Sunday afternoon high near 68. Period readings show School of Mines max 71 min 43 and Airport max 72 min 42. West of Divide expects 60 to 70 with thundershowers and cooling. East of Divide sees cloudiness and showers, cooler in the east and south.

School of Mines Divide Max. Min . Pep Billings Annes Ee Nemenneneens Belgrade Enses Broadus Butte Cut Bank Dillon Drummond

Yanks in Korea Get Powerful New Anti-Tank Weapons

Top officers disclosed that powerful new anti-tank weapons have been delivered to American forces in Korea and that United States tanks are being shipped there. Gen. Collins said the defense line will be established soon and U.S. forces will hold a bridgehead for future operations as the war progresses toward victory. Casualty figures were given with North Korean losses estimated at 8,000 to 9,000 through July 13 and American losses under 500.

Washington U.P Korea United States Douglas MacArthur Tokyo J. Lawton Collins Army North Korea Defense Department Collins Hoyt S. Vandenberg Air Force National Airport Vandenberg Truman Blair House Congress Armed Services Tru

Reviews U S Mistakes in Korean War

Robert C. Miller reports from Korea on the third week of the war and notes Americans now see the enemy’s strength and weaknesses. He cites inadequate intelligence as the greatest handicap and underestimation of North Korea as a key mistake. The North Koreans are described as well led, disciplined and willing to absorb punishment.

United States Korea U.P 38Th Parallel

Candidates Making Final Effort for Votes Tuesday

Silver Bow county prepares for the primary with office seekers rallying in a last push before ballots. Polls open Tuesday at noon MST and close at 7 p.m. MST, with about 223,051 eligible voters and roughly 320 absentee ballots already cast. Nominees listed include Harry J. Freebourn and Albert H. Angstman for associate justice, plus others for Congress and state treasurer.

Silver Bow County Clerk and Recorder’s Office First Congressional District Mike Mansfield Edward G. Cook Peter Meloy M. S. Galasso Ralph Y. McGinnis

Light State Vote Seen in Election

Helena Montana voters face a light turnout onprimary day as 29 candidates compete for state and congressional posts. War in Korea dampens interest though hot county races may draw more votes. Winners advance to the November general election for two U S representatives two state supreme court justices state treasurer rail public service commissioner and other offices. 250374 qualified voters, highest primary total since 1942. Mansfield and O Ewart do not campaign in state.

Helena Montana Korea Mike Mansfield Wesley A. O’ewart Mansfield Truman Jim Sullivan House Foreign Affairs Committee O'Ewart Washington

Tornado Strikes Craig Nebraska Injuries and Farm Damage

A tornado hit near Craig Nebraska injuring one person. It leveled four farms and damaged at least six more. Crops and livestock suffered heavy losses as power and telephone lines were knocked down.

Craig Neb Nebraska State Safety Patrol

Heavy fighting reported in Kum river sector near Taejon

United States forces reported heavy casualties after repelling Communist crossings of the Kum river near Taejon. American infantry regiments conducted counterattacks Friday and Saturday while air strikes and naval demolitions aimed to disrupt North Korean forces. Front line updates note a bridgehead on the Kum’s south bank remains but tank movements across the river have not been observed.

Tokyo MacArthur United States Kum River Japan Taejon Kum United States Eighth Army Red Associated Press William R. Moore Moore Eighth Army South Korea Pusan

Korean War at a Glance Reports Frontline Movements and U S Plans

The dispatch notes North Korean thrusts along Kum River near Taejon repelled by American defenses. President Truman may seek congressional authorization for mobilization and large funding. potential activation of National Guard and regular divisions. Rep Van Zandt warns Korea evacuation possible within 72 hours. Gen Collins says optimism. U S casualties under 500 and North Korean losses around 8 000 to 9 000 in three weeks.

Kum River Taejon Washington Trueman Congress National Guard Harrisburg James E. van Zandt United States Korea Gen Collins

Aerial Reconnaissance Initiated Along South China Sea Coast

Gen. MacArthur announced that U S naval planes from the Seventh Fleet have begun aerial reconnaissance of the South China Sea coast and Nationalist Formosa. The operation aims to deter a Chinese Communist attack on Formosa and prevent Nationalist air or sea operations against the Communist mainland.

Tokyo MacArthur United States South China Sea Formosa United States Seventh Fleet

Intrepid Fighter Pilots Blast Invading Forces

American Mustang and Shooting Star pilots at an advanced Korean base bombed and strafed North Korean troops along the Kum River front north of Taejon. Australian pilots reported heavy fire across barges and tanks, with several tanks destroyed and enemy fords reported at multiple river crossings.

Korea Kum River Taejon Kum Kongju Tho

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Mines Butte’s Gerald Fogarty Boy Scouts U.S Robert C. Miller Laeson Sector United States Army Medical Ed Hoffman NEA Acme Ralph Teatworth
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