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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1950

Page

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Mothers Demand End of Dairy Workers' Strike

Pittsburgh report notes thousands of women press negotiators to resume dairy deliveries after a six day walkout. A mother of a four month old and a four year old spoke for other concerned families seeking milk, while a spokesman said talks are deadlocked. State police patrols reduced violence as DC considers emergency milk imports.

Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Nelson K. Bennett Bennett Washington House District of Columbia

Wyoming Residents Hurt in Three Car Crash

Two Byron residents Mrs. Lucille Mere dith and Miss Edna Moore were injured in a Wednesday crash on Harding Way south of the city. Patrolman Herb Slack said Mrs. Meredith received bruises and lacerations while Miss Moore suffered concussion shock and bruises. The wreck occurred when 74 year old Thomas O. Crouse of Bozeman lost brakes on the incline, driving into the drinking fountain area and colliding with Mrs. Pankey’s car, then hitting the Meredith vehicle where Moore and Mrs. Meredith stood nearby.

Lucille Meredith Edna Moore Byron Wyo Harding Way Herb Slack Meredith Moore Thomas O. Crouse Bozeman Crouse Clara Slack Georgia Pankey Emma Street Butte Rudy R. Meredith Ihe Pankey

Children’s Day Celebrated at Columbia Gardens

The second Children’s Day of the season will be observed Thursday at Columbia Gardens if weather allows. Ted Beech, superintendent, announced free transport for all children under 14 from Park and Main at 9:40 a.m., with departures every 20 minutes. last bus to Butte leaves at 4:30 p.m. A new feature, an Alaskan totem pole gifted by Mrs. Gail Givens of Anaconda in memory of her father William Hamilton, was placed on the lawn.

Columbia Gardens Ted Beech Anaconda Copper Mining Company Park and Main Streets Butte Gail Givens Anaconda William Hamilton

Missoula Girl of 20 Killed by Train Near Rock Creek

Missoula resident Dolores Marie Ashenbrenner, 20, a Northern Montana College coed in Havre, was killed instantly when struck by a Northern Pacific passenger train near Rock Creek, 23 miles east of Missoula. Coroner Ralph Simmons probes the incident as witnesses place her at the crossing.

Missoula Dolores Marie Ashenbrenner Northern Pacific Rock Creek Garden City Northern Montana College Havre Ralph Simmons

Jamboree Scouts Leave Sunday for National Meet

Butte Scouts head to Valley Forge for the National Boy Scout Jamboree. George W. Richardson acting for Mayor Morgan will bid farewell to 48 Vigilante council scouts, 21 from Butte, before the Montana delegation of about 250 boards the train in Helena for the East. Leaders include Templin and Jones with others listed. The Montana special will tour Detroit, Chicago, Niagara Falls, West Point, New York, Philadelphia, and more before Valley Forge.

George W. Richardson Thomas R. Morgan Butte Valley Forge W. A. Templin Morgan California Shrine Los Angeles Attorney Richardson Helena Montana East John W. Bonner State Capitol Northern Pacific Chicago Detroit New York Philadelphia Indianapolis St. Louis St. Paul Butte Area Templin W. Wayne Jones Walter Bartholf Whitehall Frank Palmer Frank J. McCormick Deer Lodge Council Boy Scout Detroit Lakes Niagara Falls West Point Military Academy New York City Washington, D. C

Montana Carnival Truck Tragedy Claims Two Lives

Helena June 14. Eugene Laverne Borglin 27 of Utica Kansas died from injuries after a carnival truck drove off MacDonald pass road west of Helena Sunday. Passenger Clifford E. Martin 26 of Los Angeles was killed in the same crash.

Helena Eugene Laverne Borglin Utica Kans MacDonald Pass Here Borglin Clifford E. Martin Los Angeles

NEW FEPC MOVE SET FOR JULY 12 IN SENATE

Senate leaders plan a July 12 session to push a new fair employment practices commission bill. Senate Democratic Leader Lucas of Illinois urged all senators to attend to counter southern opposition.

FEPC Washington Senate Lucas Illinois Fair Employment Practices Commission

Flag Day Speaker Urges Citizens to Save Freedom

D J McGonigle warned against communism and socialism endangering American life during Flag Day observances at Butte lodge No 240 Elks hall. The event, held with Silver Bow Post 1 American Legion and Boy Scouts, stressed public opinion as a check on those movements.

D. J. McGonigle Butte Lodge No. 240 BPO Elks Silver Bow Post No. 1 American Legion Boy Scouts of America United States

Nine Men Killed as B 25 Crashes in WV Wilderness

A B 25 bomber from Olmsted air base Harrisburg with seven hours fuel from Philadelphia to Kansas City crashed into a spruce mountain in the Monongahela forest near Elkins West Virginia. Nine military crewmen from Ogden Hill and Hamilton Field died. An immediate investigation was planned.

Elkins W. Va Monongahela National Forest Philadelphia Omaha Neb Olmsted Air Base Harrisburg

Teacher Falls From Roof After Key Forgetfulness

In Billings on June 14 a 55 year old La vina schoolteacher, Mrs. Emaline Martin, fell from a kitchen roof while trying to enter her apartment after forgetting the key. She suffered a brain concussion, skull fracture and internal injuries and remained in critical condition at a Billings hospital. She was attending the summer session at Eastern Montana College of Education.

Billings Lavina Emaline Martin Eastern Montana College of Education

Smuts Resigns as United Party Leader

Field Marshal Jan Christiaan Smuts resigns as United Party leader in Johannesburg after a serious pneumonia illness. Smuts, 80, is a former prime minister.

Johannesburg Union of South Africa Jan Christiaan Smuts United Party Smuts

Revolution Breaks Out in Peru Kills and Hurt Numbers Unverified

Peru faces a violent upheaval with reports of 90 dead and about 200 injured amid the unrest. The article notes chaotic conditions and shifting political responses in a tense national crisis.

Peru

Anaconda Flood Strikes Downtown After Storm

Heavy rain and hail drenched Anaconda on Wednesday afternoon and overflowed the city sewer system. Water rose over a foot on lower streets with heaviest runoff on Park Avenue and East Third Street, flooding basements of businesses in the 300 to 500 blocks of East Park.

Anaconda Park Avenue Third Street East Park East Third

French Air France Skymaster Crashes Near Bahrein Island

Air France announces a Skymaster, believed to carry 53 passengers, crashed while approaching Bahrein island in the Persian Gulf. It is the second Air France Skymaster crash in three days. 11 rescued, 46 killed in the prior incident. The aircraft was en route from Saigon to Paris. sabotage by Communist agents is suspected.

Paris U.P Air France Skymaster Persian Gulf Bahrein Island Saigon Indo- China

Invasion Threat to Indo China Reported

Hong Kong dispatch notes a reported reduction in Chinese Communist invasion threats to Indochina. Estimates place 200,000 troops moved from the border to the east China coast toward Formosa, with earlier counts up to 600,000. Observers cite uncertainty on planned action and the impact of U.S. aid to Bao Dai's Vietnam.

Hong Kong China Indochina Formosa Asia East China South China United States Vietnam Bao Dai

British Laborites Survive Tests In Commons Marathon

London June 15 The Labor government defeats Conservative opposition on nine votes in a marathon House of Commons session. Debates centered on new higher taxes on gasoline and petroleum levies. Government margins ranged from 11 to 17 with a working majority of eight as many members were absent.

London House of Commons

Montana Cattlemen Oppose Higher State Grazing Fees

Northern Montana cattlemen protested a Montana land department plan to raise grazing land fees from about 12 cents to 6 to 8 cents an acre per year. The Land Board referred the plan to Commissioner W. P. Pilgeram to draft a tentative schedule for review.

Montana Helena State Land Department Montana Land Board W. P. Pilgeram Land Board

Senators urge rapid tightening of security at missions abroad

A Senate foreign relations subcommittee urged immediate tightening of security at American diplomatic missions to counter a growing Communist spy threat. Senators Green and Lodge called for firing all aliens employed overseas, noting many have already been discharged in Germany and elsewhere. They spoke during hearings in Paris, Frankfurt, Washington and New York.

Washington U.P Senate Foreign Relations Theodore F. Green DR. I Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr R-Mass State Department Germany Green Lodge Joseph R. McCarthy Paris Frankfurt New York Millward E. Tydings D-Md Amerasia Edward P. Morgan Subcommittee John 8 Service

State Veterinary Convention Opens Here Today

The 40th annual Montana Veterinary Medical Association meeting opens Thursday here with speakers from Montana and other states. Dr. Howard Welch of the Montana Veterinary Research Laboratory will toast, while Dr. G. A. Morrison presides at 9:30 AM as Mayor Morgan welcomes the group. Montana leaders include Dr. H. W. Jacobson and Dr. E. A. Turnicliff. Rocky Mountain Laboratory officials attend, with Dr. J. Fredrick Bell among them. Out-of-state guests include Dr. H. S. Cameron and Dr. J. E. McCoy. The convention ends Saturday.

Montana Veterinary Medical Association Montana Howard Welch Montana Veterinary Research Laboratory G. A. Morrison Great Falls Thomas Morgan G. W. Cronen United States Bureau of Animal Industry Helena Association H. W. Jacobson Havre E. A. Turnnicliff Bozeman Rocky Mountain Laboratory National Institution of Health Hamilton J. Fredrick Bell W. L. Jellison Carl L. Larson William H. Burkitt Montana State College H. F. Wilkins Hadleigh Marsh Out of State H. S. Cameron University of California J. E. McCoy College of Veterinary Medicine Washington State College J. Micuda Phoenix Ariz E. C. Stone R. I. Burkhart Pearl River

Circus Man Dies in Accident Near Miles City

A semi truck overturned on highway 212 near Miles City killing Bud E. Anderson 55 owner manager of the Seal Brothers circus. Seven of 12 horses were fatally hurt. Norman Anderson said shows would continue as survivors include the widow. Montana road deaths for 1950 reach 65.

Miles City Bud E. Anderson Seal Brothers Circus Government Hill Emporia Kan Highway 212 Norman Montana

Congress Told of Narcotics Traffic Rise Across U S

Narcotics traffic in the United States has increased notably in New York Chicago and San Francisco. H J Anslinger told Congress attributing the rise largely to higher opium production in Iran. He noted efforts with Mexico and Peru to curb cocaine supplies and disclosed a big NY to North Carolina ring shipping drugs.

Washington United States New York Chicago San Francisco H. J. Anslinger Congress Iran Anslinger Senate Crime Investigating Committee North Carolina A. E. Baughman Secret Service Senate Appropriations Senate Las Vegas Nev Far East Pacific Coast Mexico Peru New York-North Carolina South

Weather Forecast Butte Cloudy With Showers Thursday

Mostly cloudy and cooler with showers Thursday. Expected maximum 60 and minimum 35 for Thursday. Readings update for School of Mines and Airport with highs 57 to 66 and lows 34 to 35. West of divide partly cloudy with showers. East of divide mostly clear with cooler showers and thunder storms.

School of Mines Divide

Rebels Claim Control of Arequipa

Peru's military government announced it subdued a Communist revolt in Arequipa. Rebels reportedly gained full control of the downtown area with about fifty killed and two hundred wounded. Officials attributed the unrest to Apra, Communists, and Oppositionists aiming to disrupt July 2 elections.

Lima Peru Arequipa URP New York Juan Francisco Mostajo Apra Bulletin Col Meza Cuadra Mostajo

Virginia Senators Reject Nominee For Trade Commission

Sen. Harry F Byrd and Sen. A Willis Robertson protested President Truman's pick of Martin T Hutchinson for the federal trade commission. They accused the Richmond attorney of political motivation and lacking judicial temperament, while Hutchinson defended his qualifications and free enterprise beliefs. The nomination drew questions before the Senate commerce committee as Hutchinson testified.

Washington Harry Flood Byrd Virginia Truman Byrd Federal Trade Commission A. Willis Robertson Martin T. Hutchinson Richmond Hutchinson Old Dominion Senate Commerce Committee Robertson Byrd-Robertson Congress The Trade Commission William M. Boyle, Jr

Missoula Boy Drowns in Salmon River Idaho

A five year old from Missoula, Alfred Hurlburt Jr., drowned when a truck veered off US Highway 93 near Salmon River and plunged into the stream. The vehicle followed the family car driven by Mrs. Hurlburt, with no recovery of the boy's body reported as of Wednesday.

Salmon, Idaho Alfred Hurlburt Missoula Mont Salmon River Here Harlourt Hurlburt

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Street Wyoming Chamber GOP Millikin Martin R-Pa George D-Ga Finance Committee House Indo-China Fort Belknap Missouri River Valley Badlands South Bearpaw North Valley Winnett Willow Creek Pilgeram Gene Etchart Glasgow Association of Montana Grazing Districts Associated Press Max Min Pep Idaho
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