Soviet Premier Warns West on Congo Aggression
Premier Khrushchev warned the West to keep its hands off the Congo calling it a target of imperialist aggression. He reiterated the Soviet stance as the Congo seeks stability amid Cold War tensions.
16 Jul 1960
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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1960
Page
1
Premier Khrushchev warned the West to keep its hands off the Congo calling it a target of imperialist aggression. He reiterated the Soviet stance as the Congo seeks stability amid Cold War tensions.
Secretary-General Hammarskjold named Undersecretary Ralph Bunche as commander of the growing UN Congo force of African troops, to hold until Swedish General Carl von Horn arrives. A 600-strong advance units flew in from Tunisia and Ghana, with more to follow from Morocco and Ethiopia.
John F. Kennedy accepts the Democratic presidential nomination at the Los Angeles Coliseum pledging to meet the New Frontier challenges and lead the nation back to greatness. He contrasts his plan with Richard Nixon and addresses religion, urging unity and free judgment. Lyndon B. Johnson named the running mate as the convention ends.
Los Angeles AP Sen Mike Mansfield of Montana is set to succeed Lyndon B Johnson as Senate majority leader if Johnson becomes vice president. Mansfield, the assistant leader, resists the demanding post, while Johnson would push to place loyalists in leadership. The path depends on Johnson’s vice presidential bid and Senate support among key moderates.
Five year old Ricky Lott of Great Falls drowned in the Missouri River Friday afternoon. He wandered into the water while playing with his 8-year old brother Harvey and another companion northwest of Great Falls. Recovery followed after about an hour of dragging by Cascade County Search and Rescue Unit. Ricky was the son of Junior and Ruth Lott.
Fragments report Butte sees 89 degrees on Friday the highest in the Mining City since last year. A July 23, 1959 reading shows 90 degrees and a year ago on July 15 records stood at 86 and 52.
Southwestern Montana hosts a weekend outdoors lineup led by a Deer Lodge Rodeo bronc riding contest Sunday night featuring Casey Tibbs, Trails End bucking horse, and 15 top riders. Other events include calf roping bull riding girl barrel races and more. Several national travel editors join locals to explore Montana's outdoors as towns host fairs and rodeos across the region.
Lawrence Tibbett 63 renowned Met Opera star and versatile singer died Friday at Roosevelt Hospital after an operation for a head injury. Born Bakersfield 1896 he rose to fame with Verdi Falstaff at the Met in 1925 and later bridged opera radio film and Broadway. He left two marriages and three sons.
The Butte Citizens Project subcommittee backs local purchase of the Butte Brewery to assure continued operation. Clyde Carpino and Dick Kunkel lead the group which urges full public support. Brewmaster Henry Walsdorf presents a favorable report comparing the brewery to independents in the region. For more information contact the Butte Citizens Project at 2-1206.
New York Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller said he will not accept the vice presidency on the Republican ticket under any conditions. Despite Nixon as presumptive nominee, Rockefeller stressed he would not serve as second on a Nixon ticket and handled reports of GOP delegates urging a bid with cautious denial.
The Silver Bow Trades and Labor Council endorsed the strike by Butte telephone operators against Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Co. Delegates were urged to provide moral and monetary support. The council session featured Donald Mahoney, IBEW international representative, speaking Friday.
The report notes Senator John F. Kennedy integrated the New Frontier into Democratic campaign rhetoric on Friday night. It parallels parallels with historic terms used by Franklin D. Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman to describe policy visions and party messages.
Silver Bow County officials on Friday outlined a partial budget indicating 1960-61 operating costs of 2,335,933 with a total tax levy of 53.405 mills to raise 1,642,124. The plan also includes road and garbage district levies and notes prior years’ expenses. The commissioners expect a public hearing next week on a full preliminary budget.
Montana east remains fair and warm with widely scattered thundershowers Saturday and Sunday. Highs 90 to 100, Saturday night lows 60 to 70, near 50 in higher valleys southeast. Montana west stays mostly fair with isolated thundershowers in mountains Saturday and Sunday. Highs 85 to 95, Saturday night lows 45 to 60.
A contract to supply a U S firm with 10 000 Moskvich cars during 1960 and 1961 has been signed in Moscow Tass reports. The notice urges readers to use Classified Ads for the total American market and to phone 5451 for Standard Post rates.
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