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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1946

Page

2

Butte Seniors to Be Graduated at Montana State University

MISSOULA June 9 Eleven Butte students slated for Montana State University 49th commencement. Of 151 seniors, 132 will earn bachelor degrees and 19 will receive masters. Posthumous degrees for deceased Frederic C Beyer and Glenn Van Bramer. Local graduates include Harry H Cloke Hugh F Edwards Colleen McCool Robert W Notts Robert H Bennetts Harry Jones Lewis Burdick John B McClernan Frank Jestrab Thomas Kelly Audrey Harrington.

Missoula Butte Montana State University Frederick C. Beyer Minot N. D Glenn van Bramer Billings Harry H. Cloke Hugh F. Edwards Colleen McCool Robert W. Notts Robert H. Bennetts Harry H. Jones Lewis M. Burdick John B. McClernan Frank F. Jestrab Thomas P. Kelly Audrey M. Harrington Andrew J. Beck Deer Lodge Alfred C. Sachs Helena Dorothy E. Davis Dillon Helen Anita Sugrue Edythe J. Kieg Mary Ann Luebben Dorothy Anne Gosman Drummond Randall W. Larson Ennis—Jane Jeffers Helena—Helen Mae Brutsch Dorothy May Angstman Charles A. Redpath, Jr Cedric N. Thompson Raymond V. Bottomly, Jr Three Forks Marvin Kermit Daniels Whitehall Terry J. Coghlan

Compromise on Spain Possible for United Nations Council

The Security Council considers a compromise on Franco Spain with a plan to adopt the sub committee report with edits. It would remove the time limit on breaking relations and leave a date to the Assembly while allowing flexibility in recommendations.

New York Spain United Nations Security Council Franco General Assembly Council

Byrnes Heads to Big Four Meeting in Paris

Secretary of State Byrnes sails for Paris to join the Big Four foreign ministers. He aims to push postwar world peace plans and press for treaties with Italy and eastern European states by year’s end. He travels with advisers Senator Connally and Senator Vandenberg.

Washington Byrnes Paris Molotov Russia Italy Connally Dtexas Vandenberg R-Mich

Important Issues Before Council In UN Deliberations

United Nations economic and social Council enters its third week of talks with more than six major issues unresolved. The Big Three nations remain split along the same lines as in the Security Council with Russia on one side and the United States and Great Britain on the other as a June 18 to 20 deadline looms.

New York United Nations Economic and Social Council Security Council Russia United States Great Britain

Bevin Speech Draws Russian Response in Pravda and Communist Press

Pravda commented that Bevin's policy speech showed psychological preparation for abandoning Allied collaboration. The Communist party newspaper echoed this, saying Bevin appeared to forecast future events in Paris.

Moscow Pravda Ernest Bevin House of Commons Bevin Communist Party Paris

Defense Against A-Bomb Outlined

Admiral Read says defenses against atomic bombs are in outline form and will be active after learning bomb effects on ships. He notes the Navy’s crossroads test and cautions that the atom bomb is not undefeatable, outlining need for base, cost, and human ingenuity in defense.

Washington Albert C. Read Atlantic Fleet Air Command Forces Adm Read

Phillipsburg Bureau Circulation Contacts

Philipsburg correspondent Mrs. Carol Haile provides contact details with telephone numbers 65 for 9 am to 5 pm and 153 for circulation inquiries.

Carol Haile

Philipsburg Man Taken by Death

William A. Roe 76 died at his Philipsburg home after a long Montana life born in Helena in 1870 He moved to Philipsburg in 1918 as mining company mill superintendent later served as policeman Survived by wife four sons and numerous relatives Funeral at St Philip church with high mass and Philipsburg cemetery interment Pallbearers listed with several named individuals

Philipsburg William A. Roe Helena Roe Montana Kentucky Philipsburg Mining Company Katherine Roe Thomas D. Roe Charles Roe Vancouver, Wash Clyde V. Roe Timothy Roe Portland Ore Dan McKenzie Boulder City Nev Carroll Huffman James Westfield Wilkes- Barre St. Philip Church Philipsburg Cemetery Rodney Huffman Arthur Taylor Jake Polish Marvin Dobbins Ed Franz Charles McDonald

Dr H L Koehler dies. long time Polson Three Forks physician

Dr H L Koehler prominent former Polson and Three Forks physician died suddenly from a heart attack at the Northern Pacific hospital in Missoula. He served in Circle Glendive Three Forks and Polson with Dr Diamond, later at Polson, World War I veteran, active in church and service groups. Interment in Three Forks with Masonic lodge in charge.

Polson H. L. Koehler Three Forks Northern Pacific Hospital Missoula Koehler Kendall Wis Loyola University Chicago Circle Glendive John Diamond Milwaukee Railroad Diamond Methodist Church Lake County Western

Arab League Discusses Jewish Immigration to Palestine

In Bludan Syria officials of the Arab League council met to consider protesting a United Nations recommendation by a British American committee that 100000 European Jews be admitted to Palestine. A four member sub committee will report to the full council, which is in extraordinary session. The council declined to discuss Arab sanctions during the session.

Bludan Syria Arab League Council United Nations Palestine Foreign Affairs Committee Council

Eisenhower Praises UN Work as Selective Service Continue

General Dwight D. Eisenhower told Norwich University graduates that faith in the United Nations must be earned and the UN must work. He urged continued selective service until international cooperation is secured and received an honorary military science degree from the Vermont college.

Northfield U.P Dwight D. Eisenhower Army United Nations Organization Norwich University Eisenhower U. N Military College

Helena Legion Juniors Meet Billings Juniors In Exhibition

Helena Legion Juniors host Billings Juniors at Memorial Park at 6 15 PM Monday for an exhibition baseball game. The Capital City club has won five of six starts, its only defeat by alumni of the team.

Helena Helena Legion Billings Memorial Park Capital City

Downey Baby Born in St. James Hospital

Butte briefs report Mr and Mrs John J Downey of 1751 Harrison are parents of a boy born Sunday at St James hospital. A fishing hook was removed Sunday afternoon from the left index finger of eight year old Joseph Tucker of 653 South Alabama in the St James hospital emergency ward after it became imbedded while he fished near Race Track.

John J. Downey Harrison St. James Hospital Joseph Tucker South Alabama

Local Visitors Stop in Dillon This Week

Dillon notes record a visit from Jack Gavin of Butte, formerly of Dillon, and a Dillon alumnus Frank Anangst from Livingston. Bill Clarke of Enterprise Oregon visits family in Dillon while Sr. and Mrs. Reynold Schmidt depart for Portland after staying with Mrs. Ella Pierce.

Dillon Jack Gavin Butte Frank Anangst Livingston Bill Clarke Enterprise Ore W. H. Clarke Hugh. Sr Reynold D. B. Schmidt Portland Ella Pierce

Death of Mrs Alice German In Butte After 60 Years

Mrs. Alice J. German wife of Albert E. German died Sunday at the family home 910 Colorado. A native of Pennsylvania she lived in Butte sixty years and celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in August 1939. Survivors include husband a daughter Myrtle Bowlby a grandson Robert E Bowlby two sisters and a brother-in-law and an aunt and a nephew. Body at Whites Funeral home.

Alice J. German Albert E. German Colorado Pennsylvania Fred Henderson Alhambra Calif Elizabeth Cole Salt Lake City Utah Mae Wright Butte Whites’ Funeral Home

New Offer Seen to Avert Strike Continues on Page 1

The article reports union leaders open to compensatory time off while doubts remain. Maritime employers propose wage increases and overtime rates as night negotiations resume after NMU strike instructions. Government plans to keep ships sailing and Truman warns use of armed forces if needed.

Great Lakes Truman National Maritime Union New York Portland Ore Houston Chicago Cairo Honolulu

Argentine Worker Delegate Likely To Be Seated At Maritime Conference

In Seattle on June 9 1939 a credentials committee meeting is tentatively planned for Monday to decide whether the Argentine workers' delegate will be seated at the International Maritime Conference.

Seattle U.P

Mrs Pearl Rasmussen Dies of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever

Pearl Rasmussen 48 died Sunday in a Hamilton hospital from Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Coroner F O Burrell said she and husband William Rasmussen moved to a ranch near Corvallis two years ago and she had not left the ranch this spring. She likely was bitten by a tick from livestock. She is survived by her husband. funeral arrangements are pending.

Hamilton Pearl Rasmussen Rocky Mountain F. O. Burrell William Rasmussen Corvallis Burrell

John Jensen of Helena Dies

Helena June 9 John Jensen 71 native of Copenhagen Denmark and longtime Helena resident died Sunday at his home 55 Pine He was born February 9 1875 and came to the United States as a child He is survived by four children whose whereabouts are unknown and a brother Ole Jensen of Rigby Idaho The body is at the Herrmann and Company funeral home.

Helena John Jensen Copenhagen Denmark Pine Jensen United States Ole Jensen Rigby Idaho Herrmann and Company

Food Consultant Arrives in Miles City for Horse Meat Talks

James T. Burt of Washington D C, food consultant for UNRRA, met with Miles City chamber of commerce and stockmen to discuss UNRRA purchases of range horses for processing into canned and cured meat. He said UNRRA seeks such meat to free beef, pork and lamb for domestic use and planned further talks. A plant may open in Minneapolis within 30 to 40 days while the nearest existing plant is in Butte.

Miles City James T. Burt Washington, D. C Chamber of Commerce Burt United States Butte Minneapolis

Scout Camporal Comes to Close in Dillon

Montana Boy Scout Camporal ends after three days of activities. More than 600 scouts depart for home following services in Dillon, a trip to Bannack, and closing awards at the city ball park. Eugene Savage and Lex Templin led the event with Robert Boomer as local chairman.

Dillon Montana Bannack Dillon Church Ball Park Eugene Savage Butte Lex Templin Robert Boomer Beaverhead County

Legion Auxiliary to Seat Officers in Dillon Meeting

New officers of the American Legion auxiliary in Dillon will be installed Monday at 8 o'clock in the home of Mrs. Ben Davis. Mrs. D. W. Paddock will become president, replacing Mrs. Paul Lacry. Other officers include Mrs. J. W. Walters as first vice president, Mrs. J. C. Fuller as second vice president, Mrs. Luther Smith as secretary-treasurer, with Mrs. Dee Patton, past state president, serving as installing officer.

Legionnaires Will Name Leaders

Beaverhead post of the American Legion will elect officers at a meeting in the headquarters Thursday night June 13. Nominations will be in order before the election, Post Commander B. A. Risley said. James P. Brennan of the Montana Unemployment Compensation commission will explain the state program and the veterans readjustment allowance plan. The post has an all time record of 309 members to date, Adjutant George R. Baker said.

Dillon Beaverhead American Legion B. A. Risley James P. Brennan Montana Unemployment Compensation Commission George R. Baker

Firemen Quell Blaze in Dillon Shed and Garage Fire

Dillon volunteer firemen answered a Saturday afternoon alarm to a fire destroying a small shed and damaging a rear garage at the Harry Graves residence on Helena street. Believed started by children, the shed burned to the ground and water damage affected garage contents. loss considered relatively small. Fire Chief O T Vandegrift led the response.

Dillon Harry Graves Helena Street O. T. Vandegrift

Masonic Groups Plan Open Conclaves in Helena

The York Rite grand bodies begin their 37th annual assembly of the grand council of Royal and Select Masons in Helena with Judge Llewellyn L. Callaway presiding. Sterley A. Miller will lead the Royal Arch Masons in its 57th convocation. The Knights Templar hold its 59th annual conclave with Earl S. Bardwell as grand commander.

Pastor Installed at Cathedral in Helena

The Rev. Michael J. Halligan was installed as pastor of St. Helena cathedral by Bishop Joseph M. Gilmore in a solemn pontifical high mass. He succeeds the late Monsignor James J. Tougas who served the diocese for three decades.

Paul Mackin M. A. Weber Father Halligan James J. Tougas

Patriotic Groups Open Conclave in Missoula

Memorial services at First Methodist Church Mis soula opened joint Montana department encampments of four groups United Spanish War Veterans U S W V auxiliary Womens Relief corps and the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic Registration opened Sunday afternoon with a church service then a joint council meeting at a hotel Business sessions begin Monday afternoon and the annual campfire is Monday evening meetings run through Wednesday

Missoula First Methodist Church of

Child's Body Recovered In Lewistown Ditch

The body of 22 month old Ralph Harvey Swan son of Mr and Mrs Vern Swan Lewistown was recovered from the Lewistown north irrigation ditch. Acting Coroner Erwin Judd said the child had been missing since June 1 after falling into Spring Creek while playing near home. Ed Tresch of Lewistown found the body while returning from a fence inspection trip.

Lewistown Ralph Harvey Swan Vern Swan Lewistown North Erwin Judd Spring Creek Ed Tresch

Montana farmer dies after car strike in Malta

Peder Medust a 63 year old Phillips county farmer died from injuries after being struck by a car driven by Elmer Mayhew of Malta Saturday night Coroner Wilford Bell said Sunday He is survived by his widow a son Hans Medust Kalispell banker and former Malta mayor three other sons and a daughter An inquest will be held Bell said

Malta Peder Medust Phillips County Elmer Mayhew Wilford Bell Hans Medust Kalispell Bell

Martinsdale Notes Captains a June Community Dance

The Martinsdale aid held a dance at the hall honoring newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. John Plank and presented a gift. Guests included Paul Cameron, Dean Poole, Walter Whelan, Howard Harper, Julian Bell, and many locals who attended the American Legion district convention at White Sulphur Springs.

Martinsdale John Plank Paul Cameron White Sulphur Springs Dean Poole Harlowton Walter Whelan Howard Harper Twedot Julian Bell Lennep The American Legion Olaf Haugan Harold Albert Haugen William Jordet Carl Vennes Dave Kellas Glenn Christensen Delpine Almon Berg Lena Sondeno Iver Sondeno Lebo Mildred Lambert Roundup Marion Coates John MacPherson Helena Trona Calif Coates Butte Haugan Lambert Charles Cameron Ross Turley Sheridan Wyo Charles McCrae Harry Cameron California Connecticut McCrae Navy

Copper shortages threaten widespread electric plant curtailment

New York June 9 acute copper shortages will force broad plant shut downs in the electric manufacturing industry this month. R L White president of the National Electric Manufacturers association warns the crisis will cripple a 1.5 billion dollar industry employing 400000 people and consuming 50 to 60 percent of mined copper. Wire and cable makers face immediate curtailment while appliances and parts suppliers expect reduced markets. Government stockpiles offer limited relief.

New York R. L. White National Electric Manufacturers Association White Wire and Cable Wire and Cable Company

Congress Set for Case Bill Veto

Washington June 9 Congress prepared for a veto of the Case labor disputes bill as President Truman weighs his options. A pending message to Congress is expected Tuesday or Wednesday outlining a decision and potential substitute legislation. Leaders plan to discuss wording at a Monday meeting after Truman works on the message in the hot capital.

Clair Johnson Washington Congress Truman Capitol Potomac Capitol Hill Congressional Senate Barkley Rayburn Texas House Mr. Truman Federal Mediation Board White House

Communists Fire on U S Planes Over Harbin

In Changchun on June 9 a high official said Chinese Communists shot at two United States Army transport planes. Two American airmen were wounded as the planes, bound for Changchun from Peiping, drifted into Communist held territory during a storm. The craft, carrying American and Chinese cease fire team members, reportedly searched for an airfield and had nine bullet holes.

Changchun United States Army Peiping Executive Committee Harbin

New Draft Plan Sways Congress on Military Service Extension

Congress nears a compromise on extending the draft law with Sparkman plan as a possible middle ground. House and Senate set extensions to February 15 and May 15 respectively and discuss scrapping an induction moratorium if pay raises are excluded. Both houses agree on 18 month inductee service and banning drafting of fathers.

Sparkman House Senate

Billings Poly technic Institute Announces Summer Session

Registration begins Monday for the summer season at Billings Polytechnic Institute and classes start Tuesday as announced by registrar E. W. Jones.

Billings Billings Polytechnic Institute E. W. Jones

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