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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1948
Page
6
The House voted to cut the foreign aid measure by 26.7 percent from the President's request, totaling about 5.98 billion dollars for 15 months. Secretary Marshall warned the cut would hobble Europe’s recovery, while supporters expect Senate action and a conference to reconcile differences.
In Asuncion on June 4 the provisional regime placed deposed President Higina Morinigo and several close allies under house arrest after a military coup. Foreign Minister Cesar Vasnowrelins, Col. Fowique Gimenez, and other officers were reportedly detained, with former Education Minister Mario Ferrang and Health Minister Cesne Gigllarderie among those implicated.
Fort Smith Arkansas report on twins born premature four weeks early joined at the abdomen and chest walls. Delivered by caesarean section to Mrs J P Mikles Jr. with Dr W F Adams stating survival chances good but twins cannot be separated. combined weight about nine pounds. Father listed as a sawmill worker.
A message from Kangting reports 800 Chinese deaths after a quake near Lihway May 23. The village near Shwa in Sichuan province was largely destroyed. the report reached Chong King and Ankara via Central News Agency channels. In Turkey, a flash flood killed several in Aninsya, north central region.
President Truman told Chicago listeners that Congress should pass broad laws to deliver homes, healthcare, social security, fair wages, and inflation brakes, stressing democracy over suppressing Communism. He urged refugee relief for Europe and a strong U.S. stance against Moscow while criticizing limits on displaced persons legislation and urging quicker action without crippling amendments.
HELENA June 4 Montana Democrats say they are hot under the collar because they will not be allowed on President Truman s train when it passes through the state next week State Party Chairman Lester Lob le said Friday night Leading party officials and workers had planned to ride the train into Montana and then to Butte where the President was to make a public appearance Tuesday He said Other Presidents including Roosevelt didn t keep Montana Democrats off their trains I am very much disappointed that President Truman isn t going to follow the presidential act by past Presidents
New York June 4 7 The potential long distance telephone workers strike was ended Friday as AT and T and the IBEW signed a 21 month contract with federal mediation. The deal preserves some wage gains while adding concessions on overtime pay night differentials and a union dues clause subject to Taft Hartley. The contract runs to March 2 4050 with a 60 day ratification process by 250000 union members in 42 states.
Gov. Thomas E Dewey said he would not accept the vice presidential nomination if offered to him as a second choice. He arrived in Boston for a one day visit to secure Massachusetts delegates support as a potential second choice for the Republican ticket.
Stassen and Gov. Earl Warren of California talked in San Francisco about the national Republican shape but no commitments were asked for or given. The Minnesotan pressed for unity as they discussed the party's future during a June forum.
Columbus June 4 UP Henry A Wallace third party was barred from the Ohio ballot by Secretary of State Edward J Hummel who ruled the group violated state election laws banning parties advocating overthrow or sedition. The Wallace committee said lawyers would pursue the matter in Ohio Supreme Court while a New York national spokesman anticipated appeal.
Washington June 4 7 Senator Langer sought to attach the eight lights program to the draft bill but Senate leaders predicted passage. Senator Gurney chairman of the Armed Services Committee opposed the rider and pledged to block it on the Senate floor. The chamber approved 40 minor amendments and debated age limits for volunteers while considering foreign legion ideas and a plan to draft foreign nationals for overseas service with possible citizenship after five years.
SEOUL June 5 Lt Gen Job R Hoge demanded Russia issue full apologies for a border shooting that wounded an American civilian. He described the incident as very serious and urged the Soviet Occupation Zone commander to apprehend offenders and ensure accountability.
Turkish police and a United States narcotics agent seized about 1 million dollars worth of heroin in Istanbul. Four men were arrested as leaders of the city’s first dope market near the U S consulate area as agents staged a buy, with coordination from Turkish police.
Washington June 4 The United Mine Workers and coal operators will resume negotiations on a national soft coal contract starting Monday after a federal judge pressed for renewed talks. Leader Lewis agreed to participate via his lawyer, though it was unclear if he would attend in person. The Southern association’s inclusion remains a sticking point.
The body of Lt. Naranche, famed local athlete and Butte native, arrives June 17 and funeral services are set for the next day at the Serbian Orthodox church. He died leading troops in the North Africa campaign March 20, 1943, and will be interred at Mountain View cemetery with military honors from Silver Bow post and the American Legion.
In Oregon and Idaho the flood crisis deepens as the Missouri and Columbia rivers swell. Rescue teams pull remains from Vanport, while western Montana endures alarming levels. Officials urge aid and precaution as dikes strain and towns brace for higher crests along the Columbia and Fraser rivers.
West of the divides expected considerable cloudiness with scattered showers. Highs 60 to 70 and variable clouds east of the divide. Partly cloudy east with scattered showers and thunder possible. Temperatures from the School of Mines reach a high of 66 and a low of 47. At Aire Parl, highs around 58 and lows near 40 with 49 percent precipitation.
In Sicily a general strike caused disorders with wounded civilians. A failed flash strike near Cremona left 14 wounded as police fired. Palermo dock workers and Sardinia miners threatened stoppages, while heavy patrols and armored cars restrained unrest across Rome and other cities.
Arabs report Friday night combat killed 580 Jews and wounded 1,000 in a northern Palestine land battle while a Jewish communique says four Egyptian ships were neutralized in a brief naval clash off Tel Aviv. The Iraqi defense ministry cites 8,000 Egyptian troops in the Jenin area and more prisoners taken as fighting spread across the region. Military headquarters say Egyptian ships attempted to approach Tel Aviv but were repelled by the Israeli navy planes and coastal guns. The Security Council was urged to rule quickly on Jewish military age immigration as a barrier to cease fire efforts.
Convention committees are named as Mon tazu members of the Ancient Order of Hibernians gather at Hibernia hall Centerville for a 9:30 am session led by J W Cosgriff of Great Falls AOH president. Auxiliary leadership under Mrs Julix O Pennell of Anaconda to assist. Breakfast recess at 11 30 am business resumes 1 20 pm officers chosen before 5 15 pm adjournment. Judge J J Butich to preside at 6 pm banquet at the Casino with Rev Father James P O Shea and Horace Dwyer among speakers. Mass at 11 00 am Sunday. new officers to be seated at 2 00 pm led by Mrs Lena McDonald. State AOH officers include Rev Father J A Ranney, Steve O'Hara, Thomas F Murphy, Joseph Malley, Hugh Daly. Auxiliary officers listed.
Congress approved and sent to the President a Social Security measure raising monthly federal contributions to aid 3,500,000 needy aged, blind, and dependent children. The bill increases payments by $5 per month for the aged and blind and $3 for dependents, with maximums up to $50 for a needy aged or blind person and $27 for a dependent child under federal state matching.
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