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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1954
Page
1
Washington Secretary Benson ordered a further 13 percent cut in 1955 wheat planting and called a July 23 grower referendum to approve rigid marketing quotas. He warned the measures may be the strictest in U.S. farming history to curb new crop surpluses, with about 2 million farms affected and a two-year bread-grain supply after this year's harvest.
Washington Senator Mundt said the McCarthy Army controversy has produced the final points yet warned that the last grain of evidence cannot be found. He announced a premeeting to gauge agreement for the formal report while noting special counsel Ray Jenkins will help draft it if needed. Mundt indicated Hensel’s charges may be dropped with a rebuke to McCarthy, and Senator Flanders kept alive a resolution to strip McCarthy of chairmanships unless purged by July 15.
Two Montana livestock auction men assumed executive control of the National Livestock Auction Markets Assn in Idaho Falls. Danny O'Neil of Havre was elected national president and C. T. Tad Sanders of Billings secretary manager. O'Neil takes office immediately while Sanders takes office Aug 1. Forrest Noel of Lewistown was named to the national board and O'Neil also joined the board.
The Montana Federation of Women's Clubs meets at the Finlen Hotel for its 35th annual convention with officer balloting and talks on Tuesday. Notable speakers include Mrs. Carroll E. Miller of Missoula and Mrs. Gladys Knowles of Billings. Miller, Montana's first general federation elected officer, will address public affairs and traffic safety, while district dinners and a night session honor her work and leadership.
In Hagerstown Maryland a thief took a parked car bag from entertainer Harry Albacker. The suitcase held a 10-foot, 60-pound python, prompting a dramatic surprise for the thief.
The Commerce Department reports Europe’s economy improved in the first quarter of 1954 as foreign reserves rose by about 500 million dollars, aided by continued U S aid. Exports outpaced imports by 170 million dollars, maintaining a net U S balance of 1.385 billion dollars for foreign nations.
Smokers consuming a pack or more daily cut life span and double death rates from cancer and heart disease in men aged 50 to 70, according to the American Cancer Society. Heavy smokers have a 75 percent higher death rate from all causes than non-smokers. findings may extend to younger men and women who smoke.
Senator Margaret Chase Smith secured a decisive Republican nomination in Maine, defeating Robert L. Jones as she touts her record and criticizes McCarthy. Early returns show a strong lead growing to a 4-1 to 5-1 margin across 368 of 626 precincts, with McCarthy a peripheral issue. U S Rep Robert Hale claimed renomination in the First Maine District, beating two opponents.
Benson announced receipt of a $1,000 cash seed loan payment from an anonymous Montana farmer. The envelope carried no return address and an unsigned note asked credit to the debt. Benson said the origin would be traced, praising farmers as honest and the salt of the earth.
A Philipsburg infant, Douglas Morrison, 17 months, nearly drowned after falling into an irrigation ditch near Stony Creek. Cousin Shirley Morrison, 26, of Deer Lodge, breathed air into the boy for about an hour until he revived, then received care at Granite County Memorial Hospital and improved.
Cpl. Claude Batchelor a 23 year old from Kermit Texas will be court martialed by the Fourth Army in San Antonio for alleged treasonous acts in Korea and efforts to spread disloyalty at home. The general court martial will hear charges including consulting with the enemy and promoting Communist doctrine in North Korea while a non capital trial. Witnesses will come from across the United States and the trial is slated for mid August with open proceedings for press and public.
President Eisenhower will host key Republican and Democratic lawmakers at the White House on Wednesday to receive a firsthand briefing from Walter Bedell Smith, the undersecretary of state, who just returned from Geneva with a measured assessment of prospects for peace in the Far East.
Chou En Lai leads a diplomatic push in Geneva aimed at neutralizing Laos and Cambodia by negotiating two party military commissions to oversee withdrawal of foreign troops. He meets Cambodian foreign minister Tee Phan and Laotian vice premier Phoui Sananikone as France grapples with Mendes France’s shifting timetable and cabinet.
In Bozeman friends learned that Kenneth Conzelman 33 survived surgery after a Wyoming car crash killed his wife and three of their four children. Victims Janis 11 Dwight 7 Sandra 6 and the injured Jimmy 16 months. Wyoming Patrol found no skid marks. a family fund drive in Bozeman has raised over $1,000.
Guatemala's government announced a victory claiming its regular troops repelled rebels at Gualan near Zacapa in a brief skirmish. The anti-Communist forces reportedly held 25 towns as rebel radio claimed gains elsewhere.
Washington The Inter American Peace Commission suspended temporarily its consideration of Guatemala’s complaint of foreign aggression at Guatemala’s request. The five nation group kept interest in charges against Honduras and Nicaragua, without admitting UN jurisdiction. State Department said Guatemala pledged to protect about 1,290 U.S. citizens and allow departures if needed, with Ambassador Peurifoy empowered to act. The UN Security Council had previously vetoed a move to refer the matter to the OAS and then called for a cease fire and withdrawal of aid to fighting forces.
Increasing high cloudiness Tuesday and Tuesday night with few thundershowers and cooler Wednesday. Tempts range from 55 to 80 across the period. Montana forecast divides west of Divide with highs 75 to 85 and scattered thunder showers Tuesday night or Wednesday, east of Divide fair and warm, highs 80 to 90, with cooler west Wednesday. Table notes define maximums for 12 hours and minimums for 18 hours ending Monday.
More than 600 delegates attend the Montana Rainbow Girls convention at Butte High School with ritualistic ceremonies and closed sessions. The group voted an annual stipend to the Nellie Lovell Educational Loan Fund. An evening program featured Lillian Thomas and Susan Robertson in a vocal duet and a marimba solo by Barbara Everett, with a service by Laurel Assembly No. 38. Tuesday plans include officer elections, drill exhibitions, and a concluding banquet.
Betty Lou Dahl Butte's Diamond Jubilee queen and daughter of Mr and Mrs Dr Dahl from 1618 S Gaylord leaves Tuesday morning via Western Airlines for Los Angeles. She will return Friday and appear on the Queen for a Day program in Los Angeles and on KOPR radio in Butte Thursday evening. The coronation is scheduled June 27 with a public coronation ball at the Columbia Gardens pavilion.
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