Mossadegh Asked to Return as Iran Faces Turmoil
In Tehran on July 22, Mossadegh won a parliamentary vote to resume premiership after his resignation. The Hague ruled Britain’s oil nationalization case lacked jurisdiction. The exit of Qavam sparked day-long clashes leaving many dead and prompting calls for trial and execution.
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Iran
Mohammed Mossadegh
Britain
International Court of Justice
the Hague
Mossadegh
United States
Chile
Canada
Brazil
Ahmed Qayvam
Qavam
Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi
Jumpers Hurt in 1000-Foot Army Demonstration
Fourteen paratroopers of the 188th Airborne regiment were injured on a thousand foot demonstration jump over a nearby farm in Fort Meade Maryland on Tuesday. Seven of the injured were taken to hospitals as the unit conducted the display for observers.
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Man Held in Attacks on Two Women Near Yellow Stone
Bozeman July 22 A man with a pistol forced entry into two tour groups near West Gate of Yellowstone Park. He raped both women, one multiple times, and robbed a husband. Rich ard Kreling 18 of Modesto Calif is jailed on open charges after confessing. Sheriff Don Skerritt says evidence includes a pistol found nearby.
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West Gate
Yellowstone Park
Don Skerritt
Gallatin County
Richard Kreling
Modesto
Calif
Skerritt
West
Yellowstone
Milwaukee
Wis
Ottawa
Kan
Hebgen Lake
West Yellowstone
Kreling
Metcalf Leads Cannon Narrowly After 100-Vote Error Emerges
Silver Bow county canvass shifts the Democratic race for Montana's first district. Lee C. Metcalf gains 100 votes in precinct 53, turning Cannon's net lead into a Metcalf advantage of about 51 votes countywide. Unofficial totals show Cannon 6,833, Metcalf 3,753 with nine precincts left to canvass. A dispute over precinct 51 tallies and voided Progressive ballots highlighted the close contest as officials await a full recount.
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Cannon
Silver Bow County
Lee C. Metcalf
Butte
County Officials From 11 Western States Hold Meeting in Butte
Helena July 22. County officials from 11 western states will gather in Butte to discuss federal ownership of public land at the Interstate Association of Public Lands Counties meeting. Sessions begin Friday evening at the Finlen hotel with the association’s executive committee meeting beforehand.
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Interstate Association of Public Lands
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Finlen Hotel
N. W. Edwards
Teton County
Chateau
Association
California Jolted by After-Shock of Monday Quake
Tehachapi residents and crews battle debris after a powerful after-shock, the strongest since the initial quake. Los Angeles and other southern California cities felt it as 11 killed and at least 35 injured statewide. Damaged Tehachapi valued at about 2.8 million dollars. state prison for women condemned. Red Cross tent city houses over 400 inmates with potential October tent living.
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California
Hugo Benioff
Los Angeles
Hollywood
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Butte and Montana Weather Forecast for Wednesday
Butte will be clear to partly cloudy and warmer on Wednesday with mostly cloudy skies and possible thunder showers late Wednesday evening and night. Expected temperatures range from 47 to 78 degrees with regional variations across Montana, including highs near 70 to 80 west of Divide and near 70 to 80 east of Divide, with showers possible in western and southern sectors.
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Divide
One Major Threat as Democratic Split Fades
CHICAGO July 22 One major threat of a great split in the Democratic party faded Tuesday night as leaders reached a compromise on a loyalty pledge to the national ticket. A proviso would shield delegates from signing if it violated state law or party rules, easing tensions after southern objections. The plan aims to prevent walkouts and keep the convention unified, with the pledge to be incorporated into permanent rules while the proviso applies only to this convention.
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Blair Moody
Michigan
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Averell Harriman
New Jersey
Adlai Stevens
Illinois
Stevenson
Chinese Troops Grasp to Hold Old Baldy Crest
In western Korea near Chorwon, Chinese forces stubbornly hold the shell-stripped peak Old Baldy as Allied artillery, tanks, mortars, and air strikes pound the hill. The Eighth Army cites over 1,300 Reds killed or wounded in seven days of fighting while UN pilots target Pyongyang area targets and supply lines. Both sides dug in after renewed crest action, with night quiet cited on Tuesday.
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Chorwon
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Gunmen Hold Up California Bank
Two well dressed gunmen robbed the North Oakland Branch of the American Trust company in Oakland California taking over 23000 dollars from 30 employees and customers. They escaped in a stolen blue green sedan. The six minute mid afternoon operation matched a prior East Oakland heist.
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U.P
North Oakland
American Trust Company Bank
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East Oakland
Anti Truman Delegates Win Decisions Amid Convention Drama
In Chicago on July 22, the Democratic credentials committee elected to seat regular anti administration delegations from Texas and Mississippi. Mississippi supporters led by Gov. Hugh White prevailed 33 to 17 over a loyalist faction led by Tillie Clark, while Texas regulars supporting Gov. Allan Shivers won 36 to 13. The contest shifts to the convention floor for final determination. Maury Maverick, a former Texas congressman, urged freedom from southern reactionaries during the hearing, insisting the party must move past factional strife as Texas Democrats battled anew in another committee room.
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U.P
Texas
Mississippi
Hugh White
Tillie Clark
Allan Shivers
Defending Champion Wins First Place in Womens Derby
Butte resident Mrs. Jewell Granley Lee, defending state women's champion, tied for medalist honors with Jane Hibbard of Helena in Monday’s qualifying round at the Butte Country Club course. Tuesday afternoon she earned solo first place in the women’s derby at the same venue.
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Jewell Granley Lee
Butte
Jane Hibbard
Helena
Butte Country Club
Scene
Montana State Golf derby yields Lee victory in edge over Barry
In the 35th annual Montana State Golf Association tournament headlines, Mrs. Lee won the derby on the 10th hole after a strong showing in match play. She defeated Nancy Foutz 5 and 4 to reach quarter finals, where she and Mrs. Hibbard advanced. Betsy Barry finished second in the derby, with Stupea, Hibbard, Acker man and others following in order of finish.
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Mrs. Hibbard
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Kalispell
Nancy Foutz
Butte
Betsy Barry
Hamilton
Mrs. Barry
Selow
Dorothy Stupen
Anaconda
Jane Hibbard
Helena
Dorothy Ackerman
Garnet Bogan
Bozeman
Ceil Case
Great Falls
Doris Lueck
Livingston
Lucy Holliday
Stupea
Hibbard
Barry
Stupcen
George Sarsfield
Butte Country Club
Montana State Amateur Golf Opens Thursday at Butte Club
The 35th annual Montana State Golf Association men's amateur championship begins Thursday morning at the Butte Country Club course. Five former state champions lead the field including Steve Seman and George Sarsfield of Butte, Gene Jones, Lloyd Skedd, Gene Fehlig, plus notable entrants Skeets Ferguson, Bob Wenham, Ed Chinske.
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Butte Country Club
Steve Seman
Butte
George Sarsfield
Gene Jones
Lloyd Skedd
Helena
Gene Fehlig
Pioneer golfer Thatcher attends 35th Montana State Golf event
Pioneer of Links Hamilton Thatcher observes the 35th Montana State Golf tournament at the Country Club. He was runner up to E J Barker of Butte in 1922 and helped open the old Butte course in 1910. His son Hamilton Jr of San Gabriel and daughter Mrs John S Barry Hamilton enter the 1952 tourney. Mrs Thatcher stays home with grandchildren.
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Montana
Thatcher
E. J. Barker
Butte
Anaconda
Missoula
Hamilton, Jr
San Gabriel
Calif
John S. Barry
Hamilton
Roosevelt Echoes Big Ovation at Democratic Convention
At Chicago convention hall Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt drew the largest crowd response, defending Truman era policy and urging unity for peace. She Read from an undelivered 1945 FDR speech and praised the UN, while delegates shift toward Stevenson amid pressure from Kefauver Harriman and a liberal coalition.
Truman May Pick His Choice Today
A White House spokesman said President Truman told the Missouri delegation he may name his choice for the Democratic nominee on Wednesday. The decision hinges on overnight developments at Chicago, likely tied to the Stevenson boom, as Truman followed the convention closely by TV and other means.
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White House
Truman
Missouri
Chicago
Adlai Stevenson
Illinois
Democratic Convention Program for Wednesday Sessions
The Democratic national committee released a revised program for Wednesdays third day of the national convention in Chicago. Morning items include credentials rules and permanent organization reports, election of officers, with Gov Johnston Murray chairing. Night program features Rayburn installation and addresses by Speaker Rayburn and Vice President Barkley along with platform and resolutions work.
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Democratic National Committee
Calvin Rawlings
Utah
Blair Moody
Michigan
Johnston Murray
Oklahoma
Sam Rayburn
Texas
Rayburn
Alben W. Barkley
Committee On Platform and Resolutions
Reports Accord on Civil Rights
In Chicago on July 22 a group of 19 platform drafters reported a compromise civil rights plank aimed at avoiding a party split at the convention. The language will resemble the 1948 plank but with toned down terms to satisfy southern delegates. Senator John Sparkman of Alabama and former solicitor general Philip B. Parkman are credited with shaping the harmony move.
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Philadelphia
John Sparkman
Alabama
Solicitor General
Philip B. Parkman
Maryland
Democratic platform pledges support for collective security and UN
In Chicago on July 22 a draft Democratic foreign policy plank pledges staunch backing of collective security and United Nations programs designed to prevent World War III. It rejects the notion of U.S. alone facing danger, urging strong global allies. Continued on Page 2.
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