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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1948
Page
4
A Philadelphia plane disaster kills 43 with the tally continuing from Page 1. No GOP delegates identified among the dead. Rev P J Phelan of Cantralia moved among the injured administering rites as reporters from Pottsville press continued coverage.
Western representatives lined up along party lines as the House voted 87 to 102 to override President Truman's veto of the Bulwinkle bill shielding rail and surface carriers from antitrust action for rate agreements approved by the Interstate Commerce Commission. Colorado Wyoming and Montana figures weighed in on the override, with Republicans backing and Democrats opposing.
A publican described the scene as gruesome tragedy near Bryce Canyon in Utah with wreckage over an acre of scrub, luggage and photos scattered among flames. The DC-8 was banned after the Bryce Canyon crash that killed 52, spurring pilots to demand 87 safety revisions and a 500 hour test. Investigators were sent to Mount Carmel to study the mishap and no engine cause was given.
Washington June 17 President Truman signed a bill authorizing the construction of the Preston Beach Idaho reclamation project by the Interior department. The act provides funding and sets the project scope, marking a key step in developing irrigation and flood control in the region.
Members of the July 4 celebration committee for Bubte met in city council chambers to secure funds for a typical Mining City Independence Day event. The plan includes parades street dancing sports events and a Tire works display as part of the celebration.
A vintage ad promotes FASTEETH denture powder to keep upper and lower plates from sliding or clicking. It claims the alkaline formula prevents rocking and slipping, reduces odor, and requires no paste, with availability at drug stores.
The city plans a notable fireworks display atop Big Butte on either Sunday night July 4 or Monday July 5, with higher costs prompting heavy fundraising. Events include a July 5 parade, a July 4 evening or July 6 afternoon sports program, and a Bell Creek fish fry for grade schoolers.
Legals notice to creditors of the estate of Frank B Shott also known as Frank Shott deceased. Executors require claims with vouchers within ten months after first publication. Claims must be presented to Mesmer and Meyer at 111 Pennsylvania Building, Butte Montana, Silver Bow County, Montana.
Washington June 1 Conferees from the House and Senate wrangled for four hours over foreign aid cuts and reported no agreement on fundamental issues The House seeks 2 16 billion dollars in cuts while Economy-minded lawmakers push for substantial reductions Senate leaders said no progress was made led by Rep John Walter and Sen Styles Bridges both signaling a stalemate until further talks.
German authorities say Fritz Kuhn, a German American band leader, was recaptured in Munich after escaping Dachau on February 4. The camp director Anton Zirngibl was dismissed. Kuhn had been awaiting trial before a German denazification court and was convicted in absentia on April 20, sentenced to 10 years.
In Portland Oregon on June 17, about sixty thousand flood victims resume returning to areas once evacuated as rivers slowly recede. Large-scale returns are hindered by still high water levels and flooded channels.
Senate investigators level final blame on the State Department for Voice of America broadcasts stirring Congress. Senator O Mahoney disputes the finding arguing insufficient funding prevents proper supervision of the radio programs. House panel votes to dismiss fraud charges in 1845 Granger election case.
Charles W. Rigler fifty, a Park county stockman, died after a horse fell on him while he was rounding up cattle at a ranch about forty miles south of Livingston. Funeral services planned for Saturday in Livingston.
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