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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1956

Page

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Soviet to Drive New Bargains in Middle East

Soviet foreign minister Dmitri Shepilov arrived in Cairo with a delegation to press new Middle East deals. Egypt welcomed Moscow’s recognition of Morocco and Tunisia and discussed the Aswan dam with Nasser and Ibrahim as Western aid packages totalling about 400 million dollars face Egypt’s needs for a water agreement with Sudan.

Cairo Egypt Dmitri Shepilov Middle East Shepilov Moscow Morocco Tunisia France Asia Arab World Almaza Military Mahhoud Fawzi E. D. Kisselev China Victoria Gamal Abdel Nasser Hassan Ibrahim Ibrahim Aswan Dam Russia The Nile Nasser United States Britain World Bank Sudan

Missed Target Continues Air Force Bombing Debates

Officials dispute a bombing error linked to a test code named Cherokee. Secretary Quarles denies the San Francisco Chronicle claim that Brig. Gen. Scott suggested enemies of strategic bombing promoted the reveal. Civil Defense observers and reporters left the scene after the explosion, hindering independent confirmation.

Air Force Robert L. Scott Air Force Director of Information Quarles Scott San Francisco Chronicle Civil Defense

NATO’s Crisis Deepens as Western Resolve Wavers

Diminished Moscow threats erode western unity and urgency for NATO. Greece clashes over Cyprus strain ties with Britain and Turkey. Iceland votes on expelling U S troops from NATO base. Washington weighs stronger U S leadership to counter the alliance crisis.

Moscow NATO Dulles America NATO Council Paris Greece Cyprus Western Alliance Britain Turkey Iceland United States Washington

Fort Harrison Veterans Entertained by Pythians and Gifts Presented

Veterans at the Fort Harrison VA hospital received unbreakable ashtrays from Emil Knoepke and Edward Yeager as part of a Knights of Pythias project initiated by Red Cross Lodge No. 32. The event featured entertainment by the DOKK and Nomads of Avradoka with numerous Helena and Butte members participating.

Knights of Pythias Fort Harrison Marjorie Wright Elward Tompkins Edward Yeager Dramatic Order of the Knights of Khorassan Emil Knoepke Pythian Jack Cassidy Cochairman Frank Heffern Butte Helena Dramatic Order of the Knghts of Elwood Tompkins Knoepke Pythian Supreme Lodge Veterans United States Canada Oscar Olsgaard Anaconda Dave B. Hopkins Oscr Lindstrom George Bawden William Smyers Harold Godtland Gordon Brox Ben Ivey Sonja Sanne Esther Fred Tretheway Rani Nomads Avradoka Fred Guettler Fred Herold Things Jensen Oscar Lindstrom Raymond Schilling Escoe Lamar Gladys Berryman Rudy Endresse Mary Roberts Margaret Nelson

Montana Rodeo Queen Contestants Highlight Polo and Horsemanship

Five contenders from Montana ranching families compete in the state rodeo queen event. Graff from Rocker shows polo and horsemanship with professional stock horse goals. McCauley of Boulder and Clemon near Jackson bring diverse ranching roots and school leadership. Pierce of Whitehall emphasizes riding since childhood and stage arts involvement. Each finalist balances horses, families, and local duties as they pursue crown ambitions.

Page One Colorado A&m Miss Graff Carl Graff Rocker Butte Rocker Cafe Miss McCauley Ed McCauley Boulder Jefferson County High School Loretta Heights School Denver Jefferson County Miss Clemon Tom Clemow Jackson Beaverhead County Dillon Rainbow Girls Miss Pierce W. R. Pierce Whitehall Whitehall High School

State Planning Board Aims to Boost Montana Industry

Mr Roys described the reactivated State Planning Board established July 1 with $25 000 from the legislature to coordinate industrial development in Montana The three core aims are statewide advancement guidance for communities and an industry inquiry and advisory service He urged research and planning to reveal opportunities and said industrial progress depends on public action

School of Mines R. J. Kennard Butte Anaconda Company Roys State Planning Board Montana Planning Board Rhys Montana State College

Montana DAVs elect delegates and officers at convention

Butte assistant adjutant C L Conaway and Billings public relations chairman Merhar elected as delegate and alternate to the national DAV convention in San Antonio. The auxiliary selects Irma Whelan as department commander, succeeding Wilma Merhar. Edna Williams and Ellie Blanchard named senior and junior vice commanders. Hallie Ammerman treasurer. Merhar adjutant. Jean Moore chaplain. Several auxiliary appointive officers named. Gov J Hugo Aronson speaks urging support for Montana Highway Patrol and its traffic-safety goals.

Butte C. L. Conaway Billings Merhar San Antonio Tex Barbeau Irma Whelan Wilma Merhar Edna Williams Ellie Blanchard Great Falls Hallie Amerman Missoula

State University to discuss report and events program

State Druggists and Dean Jack Orr will deliver his report at the gathering. A president's scholarship award will be followed by dancing. DST schedule notes a Sunday brunch at 1 15 p.m. in the Finlen with Mrs. Elmer Carkeek as hostess and a talk on Montana Indians by the artist.

Jack Orr State University School of Pharmacy Finlen Elmer Carkeek Leonard Pusey Gregory Hall John Pancic Morgan Langan Frank Heston Jack Doherty Keith Anderson Orrin Guannell

Forest Facilities Hearings Set

Washington House Agriculture Subcommittee schedules hearings on a dozen bills to improve camping sanitation and facilities for national forests used by about 50 million visitors annually. Chairman Grant says proposals address capacity well beyond the original design. Hearings set for June 25 26.

Washington House Agriculture Subcommittee Grant D-Ala

Burglars Crack Safe in Back Room Breakin

Police describe a careful method to bypass a steel safe with hammer and chisels and a fireproof interior. They used cardboard shields, ripped a leather bag holding four thousand dollars, and left tools and improvised rope on the roof with no fingerprints found.

Economist Bowersock Calls For Tax Cuts Or Easing Policy

Washington banker Justin Bowersock executive vice president of Union Trust Co says the economy needs a stimulus to avoid a recession. He urges tax relief or easier money policy or both while noting weak auto and home sales and stock market decline. Dr Schmidt views the downturn as a rolling readjustment with some industries rising as others fall.

Justin Bowersock Union Trust Co Washington Bowersock Federal Reserve Board Secretary of Commerce Weeks Schmidt Federal Reserve

Record-breaking summer business forecast by retailers

The ANPA reports retailers expect 1955 summer sales to rise with 72 percent predicting increases up to 40 percent and 21 percent flat. Ninety-five percent will spend more, averaging a 10 percent rise, with newspapers remaining the primary advertising medium. About 90 percent will devote 70 percent or more of their ad budgets to newspapers.

New York Bureau of Advertising ANPA

Bolivia Bolsters Security Amid Election Tensions

Bolivia tightened security across the country ahead of the Sunday vote as opposition called for a two month postponement. Police fear subversive plans while 13 opposition figures sought asylum in foreign embassies.

LA Paz Bolivia Eduardo Messuti Roca Republican Socialist Union PURS Federico Fortun Defense Ministry D. Jorge Escalante Posse Oscar Unzaga de la Vega Falange Hernan Siles Zuazo Siles Zuazo Nationalist Revolutionary Movement MNR

Fiesta Days parade lineup signals opening of Butte celebration

The western parade on June 28 at noon marks Fiesta Days and the Butte Rodeo. Entries from out of town will be announced Tuesday. The route runs from the courthouse east on Granite and through downtown to the Civic Center. The Fourth of July parade will feature an entry list announced Tuesday and eight jet planes from the Great Falls Air Base if conditions permit. Governors, state officials, and leaders from multiple communities will attend dedication ceremonies for the new four lane highway over Excelsior Street.

Harry Bennett Butte Courthouse Granite Main Broadway Montana Park Arizona Utah Front Harrison Majors Civic Center Don Satterthwaite Harold McGrath Chamber of Commerce Great Falls Larry Smith J. Hugo Aronson State Highway Commission Aronson Excelsior Street Anaconda Deer Lodge Dillon Philipsburg Ennis Twin Bridges Whitehall Three Forks Wisdom Wise River Jackson Frank Gersh Gene Daly Willis Gerry Silver Bow County Ed Foley John Good Larry O’farrell Clifford Hensley Kiwanis Club Naranche Memorial Stadium Rial Havens Montana Livestock Auction Co Livestock Center Butana Speedway Pete Yerkich

Nepal, a small state with seven million people

The article notes Nepal as a northern state on the India border with a population of seven million. It mentions its location and demographic size as a basic geographic fact.

Nepal India

Butte Hospital Notes Admits and Dismissals List

Community Memorial notes admissions for Charles H. Rowell and Francis G. Cleland among many others. Discharges include Nina Mattioli Dorothy Rogers Elizabeth Renner and several named residents from Meaderville Walkerville Dillon and Whitehall.

Community Memorial Charles H. Rowell W. Center Nina Mattioli Leatherwood Dorothy Rogers Arizona Elizabeth Renner W. Quartz Everett Ealy Francis G. Cleland Opportunity Mae McClernnan W. Porphyry Ronald C. Brown W. Copper Harriet Mencarelli Front Meaderville Billie and Debora Lynch Roberts Mae Williams W. Daly Walkerville Georgine Gallant Iowa Harry Scott Whitehall Gene M. Reed Maryland Jerry Hanley 12Th St Barbara Ferris State Barbara Jean Hall Elm Andrew Wattam S. Montana Laura Burnham W. Silver Mary Therese Blaskovich Matte Chho F. Wedler Madison James Moran N. Washington Everett Candelaria Rogers Hotel Vincent Dais Willow John Erskin Lowell Leo A. Cassidy

Harriman Blasts Eisenhower in West Front on Kremlin Policy

Harriman accuses President Eisenhower of weakening U S prestige and free world unity with his neutral stance and missteps at Geneva. He cites White House clarifications and urges major Western plans, farm price reforms, and use of food aid to fight communism while criticizing the D Ewart grazing bill as a fox guarding chickens.

Kremlin White House Harriman Eisenhower America Free Nations United States Washington Dulles Geneva West Free World New York State Wesley O’ewart Montana Interior Secretary McKay Wesley D’ewart McKay D'Ewart

GOP Leaders Weigh Platform Drafting Panel Roles

GOP leaders consider Sen Styles Bridges as chairman of the platform drafting resolutions committee with Sen H Alexander Smith possible if Bridges declines Rep Martin and Sen Saltonstall express confidence Eisenhower will head the ticket President Eisenhower laughs off questions about remaining in the race while enjoying his first non liquid meal since surgery and receives a cartoon from golfers at the National Open in Rochester NY doctors report steady progress and plan further nourishment and a visit from family and officials expected Monday meeting with Nixon and Dulles set at Walter Reed.

Sen Styles Bridges New Hampshire Senate Republican Policy Committee H. Alexander Smith Bridges Rep Martin Sen. Saltonstall Senate Gop Eisenhower Washington White House James C. Hagerty Thas Rochester N. Y Hagerty Walter Reed Army Hospital Oak Hill Country Club Ben Hogan Carey Middlecoff Byron Nelson Sam Snead FE. R. Messner Times-Union Ike Walter Reed Marvin L. Arrowsmith Jim Hagerty President's Army John Eisenhower Nixon Dulles

Dog Poisoning Report Leads Police to Martin Case

Martin Case, at 1037 West Granite, told Butte police Saturday his dog was poisoned. The report identifies the incident as a criminal act under investigation with no suspects named at this time.

Martin Case W. Granite Butte

Conferees Near Agreement on Nationwide Road Measure

Senate and House conferees closed on construction provisions of a giant interstate plan. They still must resolve miles total with Gore stating a Wednesday session to bridge 42,500 or 40,000 miles. Toll roads accepted with minor revisions. financing disputes remain for later talks.

Washington Senate House Sen Gore D-Tenn House Senate

Americans wounded in Greek Cypriot consulate attack

A bomb attack at the consulate wounded several Americans who were seated together. the assailant fled as TNT devices exploded. British forces arrested three Greek Cypriot youths nearby and rushed the injured to a military hospital. Victims' names and full injuries were not released immediately.

Courtney

Washington Vice Consul Boteler Killed in Nicosia Attack

The State Department reported Saturday night that Vice Consul William Boteler, a Washington D.C. resident, was killed by terrorists’ bombs in a restaurant in Nicosia. His body was in a British military hospital. Six other wounded persons were reported but details were not available.

Washington State Dept William Boteler Nicosia Boteler Washington, D. C

Boteler Killed by Bomb in Nicosia Raid

William P. Boteler a 26 year old State Department consular officer was killed four weeks after arriving in Nicosia by a terrorist bomb. He previously served in Seoul and Germany and was a Woodrow Wilson High School and Haverford College graduate. He was unmarried and survived by his father and a brother.

Washington U.P William P. Boteler State Department Nicosia Charles M. Boteler Insurance Company Seoul Korea Germany Washington, D.C Young Boteler Woodrow Wilson High School Haverford College Philadelphia Boteler Charles M. Boteler Jr

Auto prowled in Butte. woman reports wallet stolen

Mrs. Bonnie Fontaine of 611 A 8. Dakota told Butte police Saturday her car was prowled in the 100 block on West Granite and a wallet with small change was taken from her purse.

Bonnie Fontaine Dakota Butte West Granite

Plane crashes into Taegu houses. eight Koreans killed

A South Korea Air Force Mustang fighter collided with another Mustang over Taegu, crashing into three houses. Eight Koreans were killed, one pilot was severely injured after bailing out, and the second aircraft avoided major damage. The report notes Korea’s trucks move more petroleum than any other single commodity.

Seoul South Korea Air Force Taegu

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