06 Jun 1952
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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1952
Page
1
The 52nd Montana School of Mines commencement tonight awards 38 bachelor of science degrees in engineering along with six master, two professional and one honorary doctor of science for Dr. William Embry Wrather U S Geological Survey head who will deliver the address.
Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower held a 43 minute news conference in Abilene Kansas revealing his positions from civil rights to childhood dreams. He framed world peace and security as campaign issues and warned that Western Europe must not fall to communism as the United States would face higher costs and mortal danger. Senator Frank Carlson praised the impact on GOP sentiment and noted delegate shifts toward Eisenhower. Carlson said delegates from Kansas Missouri Iowa Nebraska Oklahoma and Arkansas met with Eisenhower in the last two days. Eisenhower denied ties to the Truman administration and stressed national defense priorities.
Maj. Gen. Robert W. Grow, author of a diary stolen by Red spies, will face a court martial by eight senior generals behind closed doors at Fort Meade Maryland. If convicted he could receive up to five years confinement dismissal and forfeiture of pay. Grow, a decorated veteran who served in World Wars I and II, was the military attaché in Moscow.
The United States urged the United Nations to stop drafting a freedom of information treaty. Deputy U S representative Walter Kotschnig said more UN efforts to guarantee press freedom led to increased restrictions.
The House passed a 1 billion dollar yearly GI bill of rights by 361 to 1 to fund free schooling loan guarantees and related benefits for Korean veterans. Rep. James P. S. Devereux opposed amid a gag rule and two lawmakers voted present in protest. The bill advances to the Senate for possible fall education allowances.
The Senate voted against Republican efforts to suspend federal controls on wages prices rents and materials and considered extending the defense production act for eight months. Amendments by Dirksen and Cain failed while Byrd urged invoking the Taft-Hartley act in the steel dispute and McFarland moved to shelve the bill until Monday.
In Panmunjom the United Nations said the Reds’ stubborn opposition blocks an armistice in Korea. Gen Nam Il and Maj Gen William K Harrison Jr clashed over forced repatriation and POW treatment as negotiations stalled. Civilians were reportedly wounded by an Allied shell fragment in the neutral zone.
Traffic officers issued at least 200 overparking tickets during a Thursday in Butte as Chief B J Riley warned drivers could receive as many as eight tickets per day under the new ordinance. Each ticket costs one dollar with potential two dollar fines if warrants are needed. A ticket desk now operates 9 am to 5 pm in city hall health office to ease payment.
The government removed price controls on white potatoes effective July 1 after the Senate voted to lift ceilings. Officials warned of a possible sharp but short lived price rise as growers may withhold stocks, with shortages blamed on prior controls and reduced 1951 crops. A Safeway spokesman said prices should ease after a brief rise, while a produce expert predicted a rapid dumping of high priced spuds. Three weeks may bring plentiful supply in stores.
Mining city Children flocked to Columbia Gardens for the first Children's day of 1952. About 3 000 attended, the largest opening day in years, with 500 more than last year. Weather reached 82 degrees, wading became popular, and cowboy swings drew crowds on the summer holiday.
Butte recorded its warmest June 5 since 1894 with an afternoon high of 82 at the airport and 83 at the School of Mines. The airport 82 was the warmest there since August of last year, with a forecast for cooler weather and 73 degrees plus scattered showers Friday. A heavy shower Thursday evening pushed precipitation to 43 by 9:30 p.m.
In Berlin on June 5 1952 the Soviet control commission demanded that the United States pay East Germany 14 million dollars for use of official telephone lines to Berlin since World War II. It threatened to sever lines if bills go unpaid, accusing American authorities of refusing past payments. Western powers have backup radio links ready.
Allied raiders were repelled by Red Korean defenders on an eastern front ridge near Panmunjom. The Eighth Army reported about 300 Reds firing grenades mortars and artillery, inflicting casualties on retreating forces with 650 artillery rounds. Fifth Air Force bombers damaged locomotives boxcars and supply vehicles in northwest Korea.
Considerable cloudiness and not so warm Friday and Friday night with scattered afternoon and evening showers. Temperatures range from a low of 41 to a high of 73 on Friday, and 43 to 82 for the period 12 midnight Wednesday to 5 30 p m Thursday. West of Divide expects scattered thundershowers Friday with highs 70 to 75. East of Divide remains fair Friday with possible afternoon thundershowers and rain west Friday night cooler west and north. highs 70 to 80, SW warmth 85 to 95.
The House approved a compromise foreign aid plan totaling 6.447 billion dollars with 230 voting yes and 115 no. The measure trims President Truman’s request, moves to the Senate for final approval, and faces further cuts from economy advocates in separate money provisions.
Las Vegas reports the eighth test in a spring series as a tower shot on Yucca flat lights the pre dawn sky Sacramento Calif felt the blast 300 miles away Carroll L Tyler AEC test manager says tests boost the nations atomic weapons position more than 7000 troops were involved in maneuvers with no hazard to humans and no damage reported
President Truman says the people must decide if Eisenhower is right about Democrats in power. He states he is neutral on current candidates, will not confirm a time limit, and will not be the convention nominee. He rules out work as a clothing czar and discusses steel and constitutional powers.
In Victoria BC on June 5 officials report British Columbia opticians will meet at their convention to discuss a plan for a reserve bank of spectacles and a master file of eye glass prescriptions. The system would store frames and lenses in a bomb proof vault for civil defense officials likely to lose their glasses during an enemy bombing raid.
Washington officials voiced guarded optimism for an early wage dispute settlement as CIO steelworkers strike nears four days. Senator McFarland said a Monday settlement is possible while John R Steelman reported more real bargaining at the White House. Detroit Steel reached a contract agreement with the union though details remained undisclosed.
The Montana Council of Mayors elected officers and the executive board of the Montana Municipal League announced plans for a two day convention starting Friday. Ralph Starr of Missoula was named chairman. James Austin of Great Falls, vice chairman. Buell Hayward of Glasgow, secretary. Mayor Phil Doherty presided over the executive board. Delegates will register Friday at the Finlen hotel with sessions at the Montana Power auditorium. The convention includes a dutch lunch, round tables, a smorgasbord, and an evening banquet with tours scheduled for Saturday afternoon.
Strong earthquakes rocked western Colombia near Bogota with tremors felt in sparsely populated areas 300 miles from the capital, according to U P dispatches dated June 5.
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