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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1948

Page

6

Truman Will Take On Congress On Return To Dignity

President Truman drew a Wyoming crowd and promised to take on Congress when he returns. En route from Omaha he collected ranch gear in Kearney and a sombrero in Cheyenne, spoke at the governor’s mansion to about 2,500, and invited to Frontier Days. The western swing included a church stop and light talk on issues, with no policy details.

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Butte Welcomes Truman Amid Decoration and Parade

Butte prepares for President Truman with bunting and banners as a parade through the business district unfolds. Local officials announce ceremonies at Narende stadium with open air address, while Missoula and Athens items note related travel and a minor crash involving the Griswolds.

Nebraska Delegation Split Over President Visit

Nebraska Republicans and Democrats show deep rifts after President's Omaha visit. Omaha rally drew about 2,000 as delegates claim disarray in planning and support. Delegates Truman and another Nebraska Democrat say divisions grew from the trip with Republicans controlling arrangements.

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Mediator May Decide Today on Truce Time

Israel said Count Folke Bernadotte would decide Monday when a four week Palestine cease fire would begin. The communique noted he would communicate conclusions to both sides and expect replies. Israel warned it might appeal to the Security Council if Bernadotte’s plan failed. Meanwhile Arab forces reportedly attacked Malikya, threatening the northern Jewish border area as Syria pressed a two pronged assault.

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Lightning Hits Destroys BAP Depot at Rocker

A lightning strike around 2 a m Sunday razed the Duke Anaconda and Pacific railway station at Rocker four miles west of Butte. Firemen from Centerville Boulevard and Butte fought the blaze without a water supply, removing belongings of station agent Homer LeRue and his family as the wooden 40 year old depot burned while residents and travelers watched.

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High Officer Kidnapped by Reds in Europe

Tass dispatches from Moscow London and Berlin report that Starday Americans kidnapped a high Russian officer on duty in Germany and handed him to the British who allegedly tortured him for a month before release. Russians accuse U.S. officials of noncooperation while British deny abduction claims.

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De calls U S leadership to push peace in Palestine

New York reports Gov Thomas E De said Sunday the United States must exercise its leadership in the United Nations to secure a just lasting peace in Palestine and to assure the constancy of a free state of Israel.

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Two Year Draft Measure Tops Congress Agenda

Congress pushes two year draft measure to the head of a crowded agenda as a two week drive toward adjournment looms. Senate debate on selective service continues with Senator Langer resisting race-based amendments while a Republican Democrat coalition seeks to advance the military bill. House plans to pass a measure on displaced persons and extend adaptive and recovery programs, amid a broad push on appropriations and other key bills before adjournment.

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Butte Weather Forecast Summary

Forecast for Butte and western Montana calls for fair skies and warmer conditions. Highs around 79 degrees, overnight low near 48, with a maximum near 70 expected in some areas and a 22 percent precipitation chance. East of Divide remains warm with highs near 85 while western zones stay fair and mild.

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York Rite Conclave Draws 600 Masons and Guests

The York Rite Conclave on Mining City activities attracted about 600 Masons and ladies, with sessions by Montana Grand Commandery, Royal Arch and Council of Montana. A banquet, parade, and ball were planned at the Masonic temple with leaders including Herbert K. Lange presiding.

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Missing Butte Plane Sighted in Utah Wreckage Sought

Early Monday searchers found the bodies of Bruno Koski and Harold Smarth of Butte Montana in Utah near Bear Lake while wreckage of their light Aeronca plane was reported. Officials believed the missing aviators disappeared after taking off from Butte on a Saturday bound for Salt Lake City. The wreck sighting came from Logan control with Idaho crews joining the search. Koski and Smith were 25 and 21 respectively, graduates and workers from local industries, living at 1917 South Montana.

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Pennies Pay for Baby Born Here

Mrs Pan Maria of 1951 Stewart promised to pay a rector bill in pennies when she had her first baby. At St James hospital last week she delivered a son to Mr and Mrs Maria and presented about $4 in pennies in a small suitcase to Dr McMahan who cashed the receipt.

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Hibernians Close Annual Conclave Reelects Officers

Members of the ancient Order of Hibernians reelect W. di Coxgruff of Great Falls as president at the 40th annual state convention held in Anaconda. Mrs. O'Donnell of Anaconda is state auxiliary president. next convention set for 1950 in Anaconda. Officers from last year are renewed. Sunday activities included a St Mary church mass and an address by Mary Dee of Butte. A Montana history on the order was given by Hugh Daly with a musical program by local entertainers.

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Eight escapees slain at Veracruz prison break attempt

Veracru z Mexico June reports say eight prisoners were shot and killed by guards as they attempted to flee through a tunnel dug under the wall of the San Andires Tuxtla prison. Police received word of the escape plan and guards opened fire.

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Missouri River Floodwaters Recede In Western Montana

Flooding across western Montana eases as Missouri River waters recede after three weeks of heavy rain and snow. Thousands of farm acres and homes between Toston Canyon Ferry and Great Falls suffer destruction or damage, with evacuation in Sun River and surrounding areas. Cattle swim in debris-filled water while highways reopen gradually and aid from Cascade County officials and Red Cross continues.

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Water closes Highway 10S near Lahooad park

Jefferson river waters recede but three feet still cover the road as 2 inches remain on the levi. US highway 10S near Lahooad park is closed to traffic and detours route motorists via Kielena through Tiehway 10% to Wahueh, Virginia City, and Riis.

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Columbia Crests Again Threaten Dikes Along Columbia River

Flood crisis widens as crest nears from Portland to Vancouver and Astoria. Army engineers warn the 120 mile dike stretch remains critical for days while thousands guard industrial areas. Vanport housing project yields two bodies as disaster toll rises across the Northwest. Continued on page 5, column 1.

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Anaconda Boy Fifth in National Marble Tournament

A national marble shooting event concluded with Mickey Alvord of Salt Lake City winning the championship after rising from consolation. George Telles of Cheyenne placed second, Walton Haynes and Donald Robins among others also distinguished. Buddy Slaughrey and Jimmie Baxter were noted as strong performers in the veterans event.

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Mining City graduates large class to receive 432 degrees

Twenty four Butte students from Montana State University in Mis souri will receive degrees Monday at commencement. Altogether 432 degrees will be conferred in the fifty fifth annual exercises, largest in history. Dr Lawrence A Knypton of Stanford will speak. Names include Foley biology, Shone psychology, Gadbow English with honors, Sweeney education, Mulligan pharmacy, Henningsen MB A, Mayfield English, Hoxanson education, Evans journalism, Funk music, Plohi home economics, and many others across disciplines. (Continued on Page 5)

Butte Montana State University Missouri Lawrence A. Knypton Stanford University University of Chicago Bute Phlip Foley Joyce Shone Vincent L. Gadbow JoAnn Ryan Shirley K. Standiford Anna Lou Kern Louis J Daniel M. Yovetich Henry D. Bertoglea Mary A. Kelleynd James P. Harrington Stuart E. Fits’chen Barbara A. Grunert Jack P. Sweeney Ben Tyvand Robert P. Whalen Ralph T. Me Avoy Marian F. Barry Ndaywsan Oppenheimer Bess M. Mulligan Frederic B. Holbrook Willitan Mufich Arving Pearson Lan Frederick Henningsen William R. Sliger Sarah McNells Anguati Caro McConnell Albert 4. Takarich Thomas D. Byrne Frederick D. Mitchell Robert A. Tuckes Armstead Raymond Hoxanson Rhoda Haveringtos Ralph E. Evans Wilbur EB. Funk Deer Lodge Mary L. Plohi Anna Harwick Ralph Bergstrom Wesley Wendland A. Mary Kidd Dell Ernest K. Tallent Lois B. Hazelbaker William J. McMannes Joseph W. McCracken Frances K. Clawson

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