Weather and World Affairs Seen Through Thunderclouds
An assortment of commentaries on Khrushchev’s TV appearance and Cold War messaging critiques. It argues Americans cannot reach behind the Iron Curtain with independent news and cites Nixon’s troop-pull proposal as a strong counter. The piece warns propaganda and Chinese peace rhetoric hide military aims and laments failed information channels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron Curtain
Khrushchev
United States
Nixon
Russia
Mr. Nixon
China
Walter Judd
R-Minn
State Department
Red China
Lingerie Pronunciation and Historical Highlights
A compact roundup covers pronunciation of lingerie, NSC founding year, Gladstone’s terms as PM, Natoma opera composer, and Borodin’s identity. It lists birth and event dates for Guarnerius, Schumann, Lincoln, Roosevelt and George VI, Peter the Great, Georgia charter, Payne, Kempis quote, and a note on physique terminology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Safety Council
William Ewart Gladstone
England
Alexander Borodin
Giuseppe Antonio Guarnerius
Robert Schumann
Abraham Lincoln
Franklin D. Roosevelt
King George VI
Washington
Peter the Great
Czar
Russia
Georgia
John Howard Payne
Weather seeding debate and birthday quiz mixed in column
A column blends a weather council statement on cloud seeding with a celebrity birthday list and a name-guess quiz. It includes a 19th or 20th century actor birth note, political figures, and a June birthday roundup, ending with a light horoscopic prognostication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council of the American Meteorological Society
Missouri tale of a fish call luring bluegill and bass
A Missouri line claims Jack Carnes of Arkansas perfected a fish call to lure bluegill and bass. The note notes Arkansas tall tale framing, with a jab about Texans. An entomologist adds mosquitoes begin biting 10 minutes after sundown, hinting at daylight time effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Carnes
Arkansas
Missouri
All-Purpose Insect Repellent Hits Market
A new insect repellent goes on sale promising effectiveness against a wide range of pests including the kibitzer in crowds. The product aims to deter insects in outdoor settings and sports venues with a broad spectrum formula.
Roadside signs spark aversion and defense of press space
In a fulsome, idiosyncratic essay the author rails against federal road sign restrictions and highway influence on free speech. He defends roadside announcements as journalism, mocks media power, and laments costs borne by small readers and newspapers. He attacks censorship while praising certain visual ads.
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People’s Choice
TiIlwill
Washington
Dept. of Commerce
New York Times
Sulzberger
Burma Shave jingles spark Westbrook Pegler critique
In a retrospective riff, Westbrook Pegler laments Burma Shave ads criticizing their poetic meter and quips. He argues the signs improved public taste over Irving Berlin and praises the anonymous laureate behind Burma Shave. Pegler urges letting the signs remain as symbols of freedom of expression.
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Burma-Shave
Palmetto Flat
Massachusetts
Yuma
Burma- Shave
Irving Berlin
Burma
Pardner
Life's Like That by Fred Neher
Cartoon caption about family views on Leroy and his father. Leroy is seen as a typical teen while his father views him as typical for a teen. The strip plays on parental misunderstandings and generational gaps.
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Fred Neher
Daddy
Leroy
From Poverty to College Dream for John Henry
John Henry dreams of attending college and becoming a doctor despite his mother’s belief that they are too poor. He plans to finish high school and pursue higher education, challenging family expectations. Richard Brown’s ambitions are mentioned as a contrast to their own poverty.
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Joe McCarthy
Erst
Reds
Eastland Committee
Egbert Murrow
Doctor Oppenheimer
Foreign Aid
John Henry
Richard
Richard Brown
Scholarships for ambitious youth widen college path
Angelo Patri urges parents and teachers to guide students toward scholarships in high school. He notes options from employers colleges private donors and government programs. Early planning in elementary or later years helps align courses and qualifications for college eligibility. John Henry can go to college.
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John Henry
Your Birthday Horoscope for Saturday June 8
The text outlines personality traits for a birthday on June 8 with emphasis on arts talent and dramatic potential. It advises self control patience and practical care in personal affairs while highlighting Gemini Cancer Leo Virgo Libra Scorpio and Sagittarius daily readings with guidance on decisions plans attention to detail and community involvement.
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Gemini
Leo
Virgo
LIBRA
Scorpio
Sagittarius
Chowder and Marching Club vexes Ike in House
Washington columnist notes a tight-knit Republican group led by Vice President Nixon clashing with President Eisenhower. The Chowder and Marching Club frequently opposes White House proposals, with members like Hillings Norblad Keating and Jackson showing low approval of administration plans. Ike’s patience wears thin as he criticizes their clamming up and reluctance to support his agenda.
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Washington
Congress
Richard M. Nixon
Eisenhower
House of Representatives
Mr. Nixon
White House
Patrick J. Hillings
California
Hillings
Donald M. Jackson
Ike
Walter Norblad
Oregon
Kenneth Keating
New York
House
Texas
Bruce Alger
John J. Rooney
Brooklyn
State Department
Capitol Hill
Katharine Price Collier St. George
Exclusive
Tuxedo Park, N.Y
Two Butte Men Drown In Ruby Dam Storm
Howard Rundell aged 36 of 1738 Farragut and his cousin Arthur West about 30 of 1820 Stewart drowned when a fishing boat capsized in a storm at Ruby Dam near Alder. The incident occurred on June 8, 1947.
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Butte
Howard Rundell
Farragut
Arthur West
Stewart
Ruby Dam
Alder
Butte American Legion
Clark Park
Livingston
Great Falls
McMahon
Smyth and Tremblay
McGonigle
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Montana
Silver Bow County
Associated Press
Butte, Mont
Sam Walter Foss
Idaho
Utah
Lilian Campbell
Central Press
Thomas A’ Kempis
San Francisco
George Washington
University of
Istanbul
Turkey
Britain
Court of Appeals
Syria
Jordan
Frank Lloyd Wright
Alexis Smith
del Ennis
Cole Porter
Fred Waring
Samuel N. Behrman
Marcia Davenport
Robert Cummings
Mona Freeman
Lan
Victor Herbert
Ureyseh
Emiann
By Westbrook Pegler
By Angelo Patri
Stella
Scott
R. J. Scott
Night Hawk
Nighthawk
King Adome
Imhotep C
Washington Scene
George Dixon
Margaret O'Leary
Mary Gill
D.C
Pat R. Gagner
Butte Country Club
Elling Halvorsen
Butte High School
Herman Kenna
Karl Kennna
Owsley Block
Phoenix Bldg
Harrison School
Columbia Gardens
Helena
Kiwanis Clubs
Anaconda
Deer Lodge
Hotel Finlen
W. L. Booth
Butte Club
A. G. Luedemann
Lester Loble
Earle Genzberger
William Jovick
Ed Jovick
Gonzaga University
Montana Bankers Assn
Silver Bow Club
Silver Bow
Jefferson
Madison
Powell
Beaverhead
A. W. Robert
Whitehall
E. J. Bowman
E. A. Harden
Ralph W. Place
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